0356/2021 - Brazilian scientists: much to learnthe microbial biofilm lifestyle (a resistant, resilient, well-orchestrated, and dynamic organization) Cientistas brasileiros: muito a aprender com o estilo de vida do biofilme microbiano (uma organização resistente, resiliente, bem orquestrada e dinâmica)
In the present perspective, some parallels are drawn between a career as a scientist in Brazil and the ability of microorganisms to form a biofilm. Do these connections really exist? Over billions of years, microbial biofilms have evolved in order to form a cohesive, well-structured, organized and dynamic community, which is characterized by its resistant/resilient profile to several environmental stressors. Adapting to constant change is a necessary attribute for survival and perpetuation of all live organisms, which are key signatures present in the hereditary molecule. Brazilian scientists are faced with many stressful situations along their journey in academia, which requires constant adaptability, reorganization and, above all, resilience. Can we take some lessonswhat we know about the biofilm lifestyle developed by microorganisms? The answer is YES!
In the present perspective, some parallels are drawn between a career as a scientist in Brazil and the ability of microorganisms to form a biofilm. Do these connections really exist? Over billions of years, microbial biofilms have evolved in order to form a cohesive, well-structured, organized and dynamic community, which is characterized by its resistant/resilient profile to several environmental stressors. Adapting to constant change is a necessary attribute for survival and perpetuation of all live organisms, which are key signatures present in the hereditary molecule. Brazilian scientists are faced with many stressful situations along their journey in academia, which requires constant adaptability, reorganization and, above all, resilience. Can we take some lessonswhat we know about the biofilm lifestyle developed by microorganisms? The answer is YES!
Cientistas brasileiros: muito a aprender com o estilo de vida do biofilme microbiano (uma organização resistente, resiliente, bem orquestrada e dinâmica)
Resumo (abstract):
In the present perspective, some parallels are drawn between a career as a scientist in Brazil and the ability of microorganisms to form a biofilm. Do these connections really exist? Over billions of years, microbial biofilms have evolved in order to form a cohesive, well-structured, organized and dynamic community, which is characterized by its resistant/resilient profile to several environmental stressors. Adapting to constant change is a necessary attribute for survival and perpetuation of all live organisms, which are key signatures present in the hereditary molecule. Brazilian scientists are faced with many stressful situations along their journey in academia, which requires constant adaptability, reorganization and, above all, resilience. Can we take some lessonswhat we know about the biofilm lifestyle developed by microorganisms? The answer is YES!
Santos, A.L.S.. Brazilian scientists: much to learnthe microbial biofilm lifestyle (a resistant, resilient, well-orchestrated, and dynamic organization). Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2021/dez). [Citado em 22/12/2024].
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