Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Subject "biofilm"
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The life-cycle of methanogenic granular biofilms
(NUI Galway, 2019-08-19)Anaerobic granules, sometimes referred to as methanogenic granules, underpin the sustainable treatment of wastewater in high-rate anaerobic bioreactors. They are spontaneously-forming self-immobilised biofilm aggregates ... -
Overlaps in the regulatory networks of Listeria monocytogenes in response to environmental cues
(NUI Galway, 2019-09-30)The facultative intracellular pathogen Listeria monocytogenes is a highly adaptable organism widely distributed in the environment. The ingestion of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes by at-risk individuals can ... -
A study into two pillars of staphylococcal pathogenicity: biofilm and antibiotic resistance
(NUI Galway, 2018-10-22)Biofilm formation on inserted medical devices by the opportunistic pathogen, Staphylococcus epidermidis, continues to be constant threat in clinical health-care settings. Once established, biofilms are almost impossible ...