The healing trajectory of many chronic wounds, such as venous leg ulcers (VLUs), can be affected by the presence of biofilm. As a microbiologist studying wound biofilms in 3M’s medical solutions division, here are my insights into the complexity and antibacterial effects of the wound biofilm community … Antibacterial effects are often assessed in a laboratory environment where meaningful experiments can be performed in a controlled environment. However, the bacteria we encounter in our daily lives are not usually found in the lab, which poses a significant challenge to antibacterial effectiveness … read more
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