NPJ Biofilms Microbiomes December 2022 PMID 36528619

Density and temperature controlled fluid extraction in a bacterial biofilm is determined by poly-γ-glutamic acid production.

Ryan J Morris, David Stevenson, Tetyana Sukhodub, Nicola R Stanley-Wall, Cait E MacPhee

Mentions

9
Peak: 4 in Dec 2022
across 2 sources since Dec 2020

Extended reach

31,571
potential audience

Total likes

14

Video views

98

Mentions per month

Dec 2020 – Mar 2023

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect genuine interest, as seen in tweets highlighting the 'cool time lapse movies' and noting the article as a 'neat preprint,' which indicates curiosity and admiration. The tone is generally positive and exploratory, emphasizing visual intrigue and scientific importance, thus leading to a moderate engagement and impact perception.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the research, with many expressing curiosity or approval of the findings and their relevance to biofilm studies.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate high interest, featuring phrases like 'neat preprint' and mentioning visual elements like 'time lapse movies,' indicating active engagement and curiosity.

EngagementModerate engagement

The engagement appears moderate, with users sharing impressions, referencing the article, and noting the methods, but lacking deep technical debate.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest awareness of potential implications in microbiology and biofilm research, though they do not emphasize immediate clinical or environmental impacts.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores how bacterial biofilms, specifically from Bacillus subtilis, produce an extracellular matrix involving polyglutamic acid (PGA), which influences fluid extraction from underlying substrates and affects biofilm development.
  • Fluid movement within the biofilm is driven by flagella-dependent activity and is regulated by extracellular polysaccharides (EPS), with PGA production increasing at higher temperatures, leading to unique, mature biofilm structures.
  • The findings indicate that environmental factors like temperature and matrix components such as PGA and EPS significantly impact biofilm morphology and behavior, challenging previous assumptions about PGA's role in certain bacterial strains.]

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Dr. Heidi Arjes
@HeidiArjes · X

Neat preprint from @bacteriacities with really cool time lapse movies of biofilm formation. Density and temperature controlled fluid extraction in a bacterial biofilm is determined by poly-γ-glutamic acid production https://t.co/OZxELkIDJb

Sep 21, 2021 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 791 followers View post →
bioRxiv Microbiology
@biorxiv_micrbio · X

Density and temperature controlled fluid extraction in a bacterial biofilm is determined by poly-γ-glutamic acid production https://t.co/NOAo8gKvvL #biorxiv_micrbio

Dec 21, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 20,878 followers View post →
Nicolas Fanget
@nfanget · X

New article! Read Density and temperature controlled fluid extraction in a bacterial biofilm is determined by poly-γ-glutamic acid production https://t.co/PWcDSKWD50 in npj Biofilms

Dec 17, 2022 · 1 like · 940 followers View post →
Microbiome Articles
@microbe_article · X

Density and temperature controlled fluid extraction in a bacterial biofilm is determined by poly-γ-glutamic acid productio... - Morris RJ et al. - https://t.co/26MCY4z2ew #microbiome

Dec 18, 2022 · 7,154 followers View post →
Lars Dietrich
@laahrs · X

RT @craftimism: Neat preprint from @bacteriacities with really cool time lapse movies of biofilm formation. Density and temperature contr…

Sep 21, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,069 followers View post →
Eric Pollitt
@StaphEric · X

RT @craftimism: Neat preprint from @bacteriacities with really cool time lapse movies of biofilm formation. Density and temperature contr…

Sep 21, 2021 · 2 shares · 426 followers View post →

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HealthyBuilds
@HealthyBuilds · X

Density and temperature controlled fluid extraction in a bacterial biofilm is determined by poly-γ-glutamic acid production https://t.co/AKG6wzdqxv

Mar 17, 2023 · 202 followers View post →
Microbiome Articles
@microbe_article · X

Density and temperature controlled fluid extraction in a bacterial biofilm is determined by poly-γ-glutamic acid productio... - Morris RJ et al. - https://t.co/26MCY4z2ew #microbiome

Dec 18, 2022 · 7,154 followers View post →
Nicolas Fanget
@nfanget · X

New article! Read Density and temperature controlled fluid extraction in a bacterial biofilm is determined by poly-γ-glutamic acid production https://t.co/PWcDSKWD50 in npj Biofilms

Dec 17, 2022 · 1 like · 940 followers View post →
Eric Pollitt
@StaphEric · X

RT @craftimism: Neat preprint from @bacteriacities with really cool time lapse movies of biofilm formation. Density and temperature contr…

Sep 21, 2021 · 2 shares · 426 followers View post →
Lars Dietrich
@laahrs · X

RT @craftimism: Neat preprint from @bacteriacities with really cool time lapse movies of biofilm formation. Density and temperature contr…

Sep 21, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,069 followers View post →
Dr. Heidi Arjes
@HeidiArjes · X

Neat preprint from @bacteriacities with really cool time lapse movies of biofilm formation. Density and temperature controlled fluid extraction in a bacterial biofilm is determined by poly-γ-glutamic acid production https://t.co/OZxELkIDJb

Sep 21, 2021 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 791 followers View post →
bioRxiv Microbiology
@biorxiv_micrbio · X

Density and temperature controlled fluid extraction in a bacterial biofilm is determined by poly-γ-glutamic acid production https://t.co/NOAo8gKvvL #biorxiv_micrbio

Dec 21, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 20,878 followers View post →