This brief review explores the intricate interplay between bacteriophages and plasmids in
the context of antibiotic resistance gene (ARG) dissemination. Originating from studies in the …

A myriad of nonantibiotic compounds is released into the environment, some of which may
contribute to the dissemination of antimicrobial resistance by stimulating conjugation. Here …

Phages exert profound evolutionary pressure on bacteria by interacting with receptors on
the cell surface to initiate infection. While the majority of phages use chromosomally …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health threat, exacerbated by the ability of
bacteria to rapidly disseminate antimicrobial resistance genes (ARG). Since conjugative …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been recognized as an important health crisis in the
twenty first century. Type IV secretion systems (T4SSs) play key roles in the dissemination of …

Conventional antibiotic and multidrug treatments are becoming less and less effective and
the discovery of new effective and safe antibacterial agents is becoming a global priority …

Jumbo phages are characterized by their remarkably large-sized genome and unique life
cycles. Jumbo phages belonging to Chimalliviridae family protect the replicating phage DNA …

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Genetic elements play a crucial role in spreading recombinant strains with new traits.
Bacteria share genetic elements and transfer them to one another through various means …

Mobile genetic elements (MGEs) drive horizontal gene transfer, a fundamental process in
bacterial evolution. They play a crucial role in the genetic diversity and adaptability of …