This research explores how bacteria use special proteins called amyloids to perform various important functions. These proteins can form strong fibers that help bacteria stick together and survive in challenging environments. Understanding how these proteins work is crucial for addressing bacterial infections and developing new therapeutic strategies. Impacts on everyday life: – Helps explain how bacteria form resistant communities that can cause infections – Provides insights for developing new antibacterial treatments – Improves understanding of food contamination and preservation – Contributes to development of new biomaterials – Advances knowledge of bacterial survival in medical and industrial settings