Silphium integrifolium is an American perennial prairie native plant that is being domesticated for a sustainable oilseed crop by researchers at the University of Minnesota.
Biofilms are collections of microorganisms joined by an extracellular matrix, and are an important survival mechanism. Cells secrete adhesive molecules that allow them to cling to each other.
Streptococcus suis is a global economic and welfare concern in the swine industry; pathogenic strains of S. suis are associated with central nervous system and systemic disease.
The elderly and those with chronic diseases demonstrate a two to ten-fold increased risk of hospitalization and elevated mortality in the setting of multiple types of infections, including SARS-CoV