Intestinal commensal bacteria can inhibit dense colonization of the gut by vancomycin-
resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE), a leading cause of hospital-acquired infections,. A …

Novel bacteriophages (phages) possessing a broad host range are consistently and
routinely reported, yet there is presently no consensus on the definition of “broad host …

Methanotrophy is the ability of an organism to capture and utilize the greenhouse gas,
methane, as a source of energy-rich carbon. Over the years, significant progress has been …

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum is one of the most diverse species of lactic acid bacteria found
in various habitats. The aim of this work was to perform preliminary phenotypic and genomic …

Whole genome sequencing (WGS) of bacteria has become a routine method in diagnostic
laboratories. One of the clinically most useful advantages of WGS is the ability to predict …

Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections are a major clinical
challenge. Many isolates are carbapenem resistant, which severely limits treatment options; …

Three novel, anaerobic, Gram-positive bacteria were isolated from the eggshell of two
separate white leghorn chicken flocks and the ileum of a healthy pig, and designated …

Background Diarrhea is the second leading cause of death in children under 5 years of age.
Enhanced understanding of causal pathways, pathogenesis, and sequelae of diarrhea is …

For cost-competitive biosynthesis of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), the screening of efficient
producers and characterization of their genomic potential is fundamental. In this study, 94 …

Despite the impact of childhood diarrhea on morbidity and mortality, our understanding of its
sequelae has been significantly hampered by the lack of studies that examine samples …