Bacteria are everywhere in the environment. Although we understand there is a delicate balance of bacteria in our bodies which keep us healthy, many don’t grasp the complexity of how bacterial populations interact, adapt, and survive. They form structures called ‘biofilms’ which have become a hot topic in functional medicine as it relates to treating resistant or recurrent infections.

In today’s episode, we dive into the topic of bacterial biofilms- when to suspect them and ways to treat them.

Today on The Lab Report: 
4:00 What are biofilms?
6:05 EPS, persister cells, and quorum sensing
8:40 Clinical importance and redeeming qualities?
11:35 Treating biofilms
13:20 Antimicrobial lipids
14:55 “What is it?”
18:50 Biofilm take-home points

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Bacteria are everywhere in the environment. Although we understand there is a delicate balance of bacteria in our bodies which keep us healthy, many don&rsquo;t grasp the complexity of how bacterial populations interact, adapt, and survive. They form structures called &lsquo;biofilms&rsquo; which have become a hot topic in functional medicine as it relates to treating resistant or recurrent infections.
In today&rsquo;s episode, we dive into the topic of bacterial biofilms- when to suspect them and ways to treat them.
Today on The Lab Report: 
<ul>
<li>4:00 What are biofilms?</li>
<li>6:05 EPS, persister cells, and quorum sensing</li>
<li>8:40 Clinical importance and redeeming qualities?</li>
<li>11:35 Treating biofilms</li>
<li>13:20 Antimicrobial lipids</li>
<li>14:55 &ldquo;What is it?&rdquo;</li>
<li>18:50 Biofilm take-home points</li>
</ul>
Subscribe, Rate, &amp; Review The Lab Report
Thanks for tuning in to this week&rsquo;s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.
Don&rsquo;t forget to <a href="https://www.gdx.net/">visit our website</a>, like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/genova.diagnostics/">Facebook</a>, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/genova_gdx">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genovadiagnostics/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/genova-diagnostics">LinkedIn</a>. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: <a href="mailto:podcast@gdx.net">podcast@gdx.net</a>.
And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.
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