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Biofilm
IUPAC definition Aggregate of microorganisms in which cells that are frequently embedded within a self-produced matrix of extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) adhere to each other and/or to a surface. Note 1: A biofilm is a fixed system that can be adapted internally to environmental conditions by its inhabitants. Note 2: The self-produced matrix of extracellular polymeric substance, which is also referred to as slime, is a polymeric conglomeration generally composed of extracellularbiopolymers in various structural forms.[1] Microbes form a biofilm in response to many factors, which may include cellular recognition of specific or non-specific attachment sites on a surface, nutritional cues, or in some cases, by exposure of planktonic cells to sub-inhibitory concentrations of antibiotics.[4][5] When a cell switches to the biofilm mode of growth, it undergoes a phenotypic shift in behavior in which large suites of genes are differentially regulated.[6] Formation[edit] Development[edit] Related:  Morgellons & LymeResearch/parasites&protocol (theories)

Newly Discovered Rope Worm Infection Wow. This is amazing. And horrifying. Notice that he mentions the role of heavy metals toward the end. Obviously, a heavy metal cleanse such as EDTA and DMSA would be helpful in the process of cleansing and eliminating. These are the main ingredients of the most effective anti-parasite formulas. I've also bolded a few interesting things about these herbs that we might want to keep in mind. Parasite CleanseGreen hulls of black walnut: is known to have powerful effects on killing many varieties of parasites.The dried and ground green hull of the Black Walnut contains tannin, which is organic iodine, as well as juglandin.

Glutathione Thiol groups are reducing agents, existing at a concentration of approximately 5 mM in animal cells. Glutathione reduces disulfide bonds formed within cytoplasmic proteins to cysteines by serving as an electron donor. In the process, glutathione is converted to its oxidized form, glutathione disulfide (GSSG), also called L-(–)-glutathione. Once oxidized, glutathione can be reduced back by glutathione reductase, using NADPH as an electron donor.[3] The ratio of reduced glutathione to oxidized glutathione within cells is often used as a measure of cellular toxicity.[4] Biosynthesis[edit] Glutathione is not an essential nutrient, since it can be synthesized in the body from the amino acids L-cysteine, L-glutamic acid, and glycine. Cells make glutathione in two adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-dependent steps: First, gamma-glutamylcysteine is synthesized from L-glutamate and cysteine via the enzyme gamma-glutamylcysteine synthetase (glutamate cysteine ligase, GCL). Function[edit] Cancer[edit]

Bacteria, Biofilms, Antibiotic Resistance and Infections Bacteria are interesting and abundant microorganisms that sometimes exist as separate cells. Many bacteria grow in colonies called biofilms, however. In a biofilm, bacteria are attached to each other and to a solid surface, They are also surrounded by a protective material which they secrete. Biofilms form in our bodies. Where Are Biofilms Found? Biofilms form in many places. A biofilm often has a slimy consistency and can be large enough for us to see without magnification. How Does a Biofilm Form? The first step in biofilm production is the formation of a conditioning film on a surface. Free-floating bacteria (also called planktonic bacteria) land on the conditioning film and stick to it. The bacterial cells become surrounded by a protective material that they release, which is sticky and helps attach them to each other and to the solid surface. The extracellular matrix of a biofilm protects the bacteria from attack by the host’s immune system. Biofilms and Infections

Carnicom Institute - CDB - Growth Progressions This paper will outline specific, identifiable and repeatable growth stages of the cross-domain bacteria (CDB) and its associated forms. It will be seen that a wide variety of growth forms will ultimately emerge from what appears to be a simple, non-descript spherical living entity; as such the term 'pleomorphic' is fully justified in this presentation. This is the case even when the study is restricted to the most primitive form of existence (i.e., the CDB) and this sets the stage to for us anticipate a high level of survivability and adaptibility for the organism. The outline of presentation is based primarily upon chronology. This image above represents the basis of all subsequent work here. The above image is a clear and unhindered presentation of the CDB as they have been isolated. The photograph above is an important one and it has been difficult to capture. What are the known methods of reproduction? Two types of cells exist : prokaryotic and eukaryotic.

Biofilms and Infection | ENT Kent © 2007 – 2015 JW Fairley Content last updated 18 August 2014 Disclaimer All information and advice on this website is of a general nature and may not apply to you. Complexity of biofilm. © 2003 Center for Biofilm Engineering Montana State University-Bozeman What is a biofilm? A biofilm is a community of micro-organisms, attached to a wet or moist surface. Individual micro-organisms can only be seen under a microscope. Two marvels of biological structural engineering in niche environments. Micro-organisms attach themselves to all kinds of surfaces. The plaque that builds up between the gum and the tooth is a biofilm. Biofilms also build up in humans. Biofilms start as just a few bugs forming a thin layer. Five stages of biofilm development. Graphic by Peg Dirckx and David Davies &copy 2003 Center for Biofilm Engineering Montana State University. A bug’s life Bugs, germs, bacteria, micro-organisms – we think of them as dirty and dangerous, to be avoided, controlled, exterminated. Disclaimer

Carnicom Institute - Morgellons : The Breaking of Bonds and the Reduction of Iron Three methods that appear to interfere with the molecular bonding of the iron-dipeptide complex that is now understood to be characteristic of the "Morgellons" growth structure have been established and identified. The iron-protein complex is believed to be of, or similar to, the "Rieske Protein" (iron-sulfur) form. These three methods also appear to be variably successful in reducing the oxidation state of the encapsulated iron from the Fe(III) state to the Fe(II) state. The discovered methods involve the use of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) and glutathione. The results of applying glutathione appear to be especially promising at this time, as it appears that a major disruption in the bond structure has taken place after approximately 72 hours. This result has been a primary target of research through this past year, and it may represent an important potential inhibitor to the structure growth. Listen to a Research Discussion on This Topic Additional Discussion:

Coping with chronic, rare, and invisible diseases and disorders - DYING, SURVIVING, AND AGING WITH GRACE • Helpful websites and other resources • Managing pain • Rare and undiagnosed diseases • Memoirs of coping with chronic, rare, or invisible diseases or special health problems • Coping with invisible chronic illnesses Helpful websites and other resources Because I write about illness and medical research and the professionals who try to help those with medical problems, I find myself wanting to recommend links that don't really fit into the other categories on this site, or even into the concept of the site. What are invisible illnesses? Rare and undiagnosed diseases • National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). [Back to Top] Accord Alliance Promotes comprehensive and integrated approaches to care that enhance the health and well-being of people and families affected by disorders of sex development (DSD, which includes some conditions referred to as "intersex") After Surgery to Slim Down, the Bills Can Pile Up (Lesley Alderman, NYTimes, 12-31-10). Arthritis Autoimmune diseases [Go Top]

Antifungal Herbs Some of these antifungal herbs are powerful. Talk to your health care practitioner before beginning any herbal treatment, especially if you are pregnant, have medical conditions or take any medications which may be adversely affected by the herbs’ medicinal qualities. Also important to note: Some plants have a wide range of effects, which differ depending on what part of the plant is used. Though I’m no herbalist, I’ve done a lot of reading and searching for antifungal herbs. Talk to a qualified herb specialist for proper dosing instructions. Please listen to your own inner wisdom, and while using herbs to boost your progress let a healthy diet be your number one remedy for overcoming the yeast and keeping it in its place. Get more info here about Candidate, a homeopathic remedy for Candidiasis, Candida and Yeast Infections made by a company I trust. Antifungal Herbs Black walnut is used for canker sores as well as syphilis and herpes sores. Black Walnut products. Barberry products. Pine Oil.

Morgellons tick lyme infections from unknown fungal parasites Almost 95% of all Morgellons symptoms are caused by a newly transmitted, or perhaps already present borreliosis (Lyme disease) and sometimes with the typical viral, protozoal and bacterial coinfections. Which are caused from Anaplasma, Babesia (intracellular in red blood cells, anaemia, red pin prick dots on skin, dark urine), Bartonella (intracellular in granulozytes), Chlamydia, Rickettsia (meningo/encephalitis) Mycoplasma (respiratory, nerves, organs), and with the later rise of opportunistic infections (Candida, Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus, etc.). Lyme disease which is caused by the spirochetal bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi s.s. In any case, spirochetes are very extraordinary and higher developed bacteria. For example, many bacteria live inside the human gut, to digest our food. Check this video about highly organized plaque with spirochetes Infection with the Borrelia genus of spirochete depends on whether and how these and other pathogens can enter directly into a wound. 1.

The EPS Matrix: The “House of Biofilm Cells” Has This Intuitive Healer Solved the Mystery Behind Chronic Illness? The Answer May Surprise You 24th January 2016 By Carolanne Wright Contributing Writer for Wake Up World “Within the first 3 minutes of speaking with me, Anthony precisely identified my medical issue! Imagine a future where doctors are rarely consulted for the diagnosis of disease. Sound far fetched? A Young Boy and a Surprising Message When Anthony was four-years-old, he began to experience a force, which he calls Spirit, speaking directly to him. Although Spirit never appeared again visually to Anthony, he continues to hear guidance from Spirit clearly to this day. A Hidden Health Crisis Anthony’s book specifically addresses a secret epidemic that’s wreaking havoc with our vitality. To make the situation more complex, the medical community understands little about the virus and fails to recognize that there are over 60 varieties. The Epstein-Barr virus also excretes toxic byproducts. Certain forms of the Epstein-Barr virus can be extremely aggressive, causing massive damage to tissue and the nervous system.

Anti-Biofilm Strategies, Lyme, Autism, Alzheimer's - for Natural News Readers Get 15% off your first order. Use the coupon code 'biofilm15' at checkout. Valid until the end of March, 2015. by Dr. When I listened to our professors, some 30 years ago, talking about infectious diseases or microbes, biofilms were never mentioned. It is interesting that the publications which discuss biofilm rarely if ever mention EDTA or flavonoids, while the publications which discuss EDTA chelation rarely if ever mention biofilm. Although Anthony van Leeuwenhoek, who discovered microbial attachment to his own tooth surface, is credited with the discovery of biofilm nearly 40 years ago, one of the major breakthroughs happened when Dr. Today we know that biofilms are involved in most (probably all) microbial, and even some viral or mixed multispecies (bacterial, viral, fungal) infections in the body. Biofilms can vary in thickness from a mono cell layer to 3 inch/7 cm thick layer but mostly on average are 100μm thick. Biofilm is often beneficial in nature. Lyme and Biofilm

BioAPI physical evidence from chemtrails This web sites not bother with the scientific details or patents behind the actual nano-tech. I, like yourself I'm sure are not a nano-tech engineer. If you want details you can read for the next ten years if you want. Patents are easily found for all of this. They want and need you to focus on the super technical nonsense, look past it; the closer you look , the less you will see To summarize from the FAQ page - chemtrails spray the entire planet with nano-fibers which you breathe in. All of these fibers are in your body and brain. For an impressive prologue to this you can refer to the Gamer (2009) clip in which you are told exactly what they are doing and demonstrates it for all to see. Nano-fibers are now directly shown and referenced in clips for Doomsday Book (2012) and Vexille (2007). Also see The Host (2013), where they outright show you a pretty good representation of the nano-fibers . Everyone knows red wine stains absolutely everything. There you have it. Now what do they do?

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