Although the notion that “the normal lung is free from bacteria” remains common in
textbooks, it is virtually always stated without citation or argument. The lungs are constantly …

Class C β-lactamases or cephalosporinases can be classified into two functional groups (1,
1e) with considerable molecular variability (≤ 20% sequence identity). These enzymes are …

The role of food‐producing environments in the emergence and spread of antimicrobial
resistance (AMR) in EU plant‐based food production, terrestrial animals (poultry, cattle and …

1. Cardinal-Fern ández P, Bajwa EK, Dominguez-Calvo A, Men éndez JM, Papazian L,
Thompson BT. The presence of diffuse alveolar damage on open lung biopsy is associated …

The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) locus is strongly associated with T cell-mediated
autoimmune disorders. HLA-DQ2. 5-mediated celiac disease (CeD) is triggered by the …

Bacteria of the genus Pseudomonas are ubiquitous in nature. Pseudomonads display a
fascinating metabolic diversity, which correlates with their ability to colonize an extremely …

Water-based opportunistic pathogens (OPs) are a leading cause of drinking-water-related
disease outbreaks, especially in developed countries such as the United States (US) …

Fermented fish and fermented fish-based products are part of the diet of many countries all
over the world. Their popularity is not only due to the unique flavor, the distinct texture, and …

Genes of unknown function are among the biggest challenges in molecular biology,
especially in microbial systems, where 40–60% of the predicted genes are unknown …

Microbial multidrug resistance (MDR) is a growing threat to public health mostly because it
makes the fight against microorganisms that cause lethal infections ever less effective. Thus …