Fighting bacterial resistance is one of the concerns in modern days, as antibiotics remain the
main resource of bacterial control. Data shows that for every antibiotic developed, there is a …

The major targets for antibiotics in staphylococci are (i) the cell envelope,(ii) the ribosome
and (iii) nucleic acids. Several novel targets emerged from recent targeted drug discovery …

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) have emerged as major pathogens in healthcare-
associated facilities, being S. epidermidis, S. haemolyticus and, more recently, S …

Antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria are a serious threat to human health. With increasing
antibiotic resistance in common human pathogens, fewer antibiotics remain effective against …

The increasing occurrence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens, especially superbugs, is
compromising the efficacy of traditional antibiotics. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) loaded …

Practical Handbook of Microbiology, 4th edition provides basic, clear and concise
knowledge and practical information about working with microorganisms. Useful to anyone …

The biological diversity of the unicellular bacteria—whether assessed by shape, food,
metabolism, or ecological niche—surely rivals (if not exceeds) that of the multicellular …

Antibacterial agents have saved many lives and helped the growth of modern medicine over
the past half century. The emergence of drug resistance, jeopardizing the effectiveness of …

Wall teichoic acid (WTA) and lipoteichoic acid (LTA) are structural components of Gram-
positive bacteria's peptidoglycan and cell membrane, which are mostly anionic …

Novel antibiotics are urgently needed to combat the rise of infections due to drug-resistant
microorganisms. Numerous natural nucleosides and their synthetically modified analogues …