Biomineralization describes the process of mineral precipitation from soluble precursors by living organisms. It is sometimes associated with single bacterial cells, for example, the formation of magnetosomes by magnetotactic bacteria, as well as with groups of bacterial cells that form biofilms and precipitate calcium carbonate (CaCO₃). Recently, there has been growing evidence connecting isolated bacteria and bacterial biofilms with calcium oxalate (CaOx) formation in kidney stones. Read more about Congratulations David on your latest publication in Crystal Growth and Design!