3D reconstruction of Salmonella Typhimurium biofilms in presence of differentially charged micro-nanoplastics (MNP). The study examined how MNP exposure influences bacterial attachment, aggregation, and extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) production- key factors that enhance biofilm resilience in food processing environments. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) was used to visualize biofilm architecture and development over time. Understanding these interactions is critical, as enhanced biofilm formation may increase bacterial persistence, antimicrobial resistance, and the risk of contamination, posing serious threats to public health.
LSM 880, stained with FilmTracerFM 1-43 green biofilm cell stain
From Jayita De in the Pratik Banerjee Lab