Chapter 1: Biofilm Basics

Welcome to Bacteriaology 101 with Alice!

Welcome, young scholar! Today we'll be diving into the wonderful world of biofilms, those fascinating communities of microorganisms that thrive on every surface from your kitchen sink to your favorite coffee shop.

Did you know that biofilms are like tiny, microscopic cities, complete with their own governments, economies, and social hierarchies? Okay, maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration, but they do have a pretty complex sociology.