The increasing threat of antimicrobial resistance has shed light on the interconnection
between humans, animals, the environment, and their roles in the exchange and spreading …

Preterm infants are at increased risk for invasive neonatal bacterial infections. S.
epidermidis, a ubiquitous skin commensal, is a major cause of late-onset neonatal sepsis …

Introduction S taphylococcus epidermidis is a commensal bacterium ubiquitously present on
human skin. This species is considered as a key member of the healthy skin microbiota …

Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus are opportunistic pathogens that
cause nosocomial and chronic biofilm-associated infections. Indwelling medical devices and …

Tattooing and use of permanent makeup (PMU) have dramatically increased over the last
decade, with a concomitant increase in ink-related infections. Studies have shown evidence …

Rhodotorula mucilaginosa survives extreme conditions through several mechanisms,
among them its carotenoid production and its branched mitochondrial respiratory chain …

Mammalian cells produce and metabolize almost exclusively L-lactate, bacterial species
have the capacity to produce both D-lactate and L-lactate. The aim of this study was to …

Biofilm is the primary cause of persistent infections caused by Streptococcus suis (S. suis).
Metabolism and AI-2 quorum sensing are intricately linked to S. suis biofilm formation …

Fiber-based and fiber-formed power sources that can be seamlessly integrated into fabrics
are of great importance to the development of smart textiles. In this regard, possible use of …

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a versatile human pathogen that is
associated with diverse types of infections ranging from benign colonization to sepsis. We …