Colgate Palmolive Company

University of Michigan

The University of Newcastle Upon Tyne

Alexander Rickard

Laurence Du-Thumm

Hans Stettler

Steven E Miller

William Giannobile

Nielson T Baxter

Michelle Swetky

James G Masters

Harsh Mahendra Trivedi

Lynette Anne Zaidel

LaTonya Kilpatrick-Liverman

Carlo Daep

Luciana Rinaudi Marron

Adam Underwood

Gregory Kruse

Derek S Samarian

Deon Hines

Ethan Kolderman

Nick Jakubovics

A system for testing biological samples includes a frame having first and second sides and an aperture extending through the frame from the first side to the second side. First and second covers are attached to the first and second sides of the frame to form a well bounded by the frame, the first cover, and the second cover. An electromagnetic imaging device is used to image the biological sample through the first cover. A method is also conceived, wherein a first fluid is supplied to the well, the first fluid including live cells. A biofilm is grown from the live cells. A second fluid is supplied to the well and the biofilm is imaged using the electromagnetic imaging device.

Apparatus, system, and method for testing biological samples

The present disclosure relates to methods for characterizing and diagnosing dental diseases. In particular, the present disclosure relates to methods for characterizing and diagnosing dental disease (e.g., gingivitis and periodontal disease) based on levels of AI-2 in oral fluids and plaque.

Compositions and methods for characterizing and diagnosing periodontal disease

The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for destabilizing biofilms, altering biofilm 3D structure, and dispersing biofilms, in order to enhance biofilm cell removal and/or sensitivity to other agents (e.g., environmental or co-applied treatments). In particular, the present disclosure relates to the use of L-arginine in the removal and/or sensitization (e.g., to antimicrobials) of microorganisms in medical, industrial, domestic, or environmental applications, as well as treatment of bacterial infections (e.g., in biofilms).

Compositions and method for destabilizing, altering, and dispersing biofilms

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Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America

Alexander Rickard