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Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing

Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing is a research topic within Molecular Biology. Science Explorer counts 33k research works in it since 1950. 10.0% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the formation, properties, and implications of bacterial biofilms, with a focus on the role of quorum sensing in regulating biofilm development and antibiotic resistance. It covers various aspects such as microbial communities, virulence, extracellular matrix, and chronic infections associated with biofilms.

  • Biofilms
  • Bacteria
  • Quorum Sensing
  • Antibiotic Resistance
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbial Communities
  • Virulence
  • Extracellular Matrix
  • Chronic Infections
Research works
33k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
3.2k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.0%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+6%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
China
32% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
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