Biofilms are also implicated in contact lens and catheter-associated diseases. Bacteria behave differently as individuals than as part of a community. Some bacteria are able to sense high populations of their species and to respond by migrating towards the aggregate. Understanding signaling within bacterial populations and communities could lead to new approaches for therapy that target specific disease causing organisms within a host. Other Applications of Biofilms Other positive applications of biofilms include formation of alginates, which are used as wound dressings, hair products, and in ice cream.
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