n.生物膜

Biofilms are complex, multicellular communities of microorganisms embedded in a self-produced extracellular matrix.
生物膜是微生物嵌入自我产生的外周基质的复杂多细胞群体。
The formation of biofilms on medical devices can lead to persistent infections that are difficult to treat.
医疗器械上的生物膜形成可能导致难以治疗的持久感染。
Researchers study biofilms to understand how bacteria adapt and communicate within these structured communities.
研究人员研究生物膜以了解细菌如何在这些结构化的群体中适应和交流。
Antibiotics often struggle to penetrate and eradicate biofilms, making them a significant challenge in healthcare.
抗生素通常难以穿透并消除生物膜，这在医疗保健领域是一个重大挑战。
Tooth decay is an example of a chronic biofilm infection, where bacteria form a protective layer on teeth.
蛀牙就是一个慢性生物膜感染的例子，细菌在牙齿上形成保护层。
Engineers are developing new materials to prevent biofilm formation on surfaces, such as in water treatment plants.
工程师正在开发新的材料以防止生物膜在表面形成，例如在水处理厂。
In industrial settings, biofilms can cause fouling in pipes and machinery, leading to efficiency losses and maintenance issues.
在工业环境中，生物膜会导致管道和机器的堵塞，导致效率下降和维护问题。
Scientists use techniques like confocal microscopy to visualize the intricate architecture of biofilms at the molecular level.
科学家使用像共聚焦显微镜这样的技术来可视化生物膜在分子水平上的精细结构。
The immune system often struggles to combat biofilms, as it faces a resilient and coordinated bacterial community.
免疫系统常常难以对抗生物膜，因为它面对的是一个坚韧且协调一致的细菌群体。
Bioremediation strategies are being explored to break down and remove biofilms from contaminated environments.
正在探索利用生物修复策略来分解和清除受污染环境中的生物膜。