University of Iowa researchers have succeeded in wiping out established biofilms of Staphylococcus aureus (staph) by hijacking one of the bacteria's own regulatory systems. Although the discovery is not ready for clinical application, the findings offer insight into a dispersal mechanism for staph biofilms and might help identify therapeutic targets.Biofilms are communities of bacteria that grow on moist surfaces, including heart valves, bone and medical implants. (Source: MRSA / Drug Resistance News From Medical News Today)

 

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