Review
Open access
Aug 2026
Mechanobiology of bacterial biofilms: from structure and rheology to developmental dynamics and environmental adaptation
Bacterial biofilms represent a dominant mode of microbial life with profound implications for healthcare, industry, and environmental systems. The mechanical properties of biofilms fundamentally govern their structural development, functional performance, and resilience to external stresses. This review presents a comp...
Ruo-Hong Chen, Liming Zhao, Jingjie Yeo
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