Escherichia coli is a versatile bacterial species that includes both harmless commensal
strains and pathogenic strains found in the gastrointestinal tract in humans and warm …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections, especially
among women and older adults, leading to a significant global healthcare cost burden …

The presence of a diversity of virulence factors such as Chaperone-Usher (CU) fibers in
uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) pathotypes virulome has offered these bacteria a …

We aimed to analyze the strain-by-strain expression of a large panel of antimicrobial
activities counteracting the virulence mechanisms of bacterial vaginosis-associated …

The fast-progressing landscape of the bioprocessing industry emphasizes innovation and
efficiency enhancement, propelled by the integration of advanced solutions. Additive …

Aryl polyenes (APEs) are specialized polyunsaturated carboxylic acids that were identified
in silico as the product of the most widespread family of bacterial biosynthetic gene clusters …

Escherichia coli is one of the most common members of the intestinal microbiota. Many of its
strains are associated with various inflammatory infections, including urinary or gut …

To successfully colonize a variety of environments, bacteria can coordinate complex
collective behaviors such as biofilm formation. To thrive in oxygen limited niches, bacteria's …

Biofilm formation enhances bacteria's ability to colonize unique niches while protecting
themselves from environmental stressors. Escherichia coli that colonize the urinary tract can …

Bacteria can enhance their survival by attaching to inanimate surfaces or tissues, and
presenting as multicellular communities encased in a protective extracellular matrix called …