Association·nasa
Microgravity increases microbial biofilm formation
Claim that microgravity increases the number of viable cells, thickness, and biomass of microbial biofilms, alters extracellular polymeric substances, and up-regulates genes involved in cell aggregation and biofilm formation.
Confidence
80%
active
Evidence Quote
“Microgravity up-regulates biofilm-related genes, increases biofilm thickness and cell aggregation”
Relationship
microgravity increases Microbial biofilm formation