BiophysicsbioRxivPreprint
Sporulation modulates viscoelastic development through extracellular matrix restructuring in Bacillus subtilis biofilms
Nicolas A. Ducharme, Joseph Larkin
This study shows that sporulation in Bacillus subtilis biofilms significantly affects viscoelastic properties more than matrix production, enhancing community-level physical stability.
DOI 10.64898/2026.09.23.753867