Virginia Tech scientists have provided new evidence that
biofilms — bacteria that adhere to surfaces and build protective coatings — are
at work in the survival of the human pathogen Salmonella.
One out of every six Americans becomes ill from eating
contaminated food each year, with over a million illnesses caused by Salmonella
bacteria, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Finding
out what makes Salmonella resistant to antibacterial measures could help curb
outbreaks.