First isolated and classified in the 1960s, Caulobacter crescentus has been instrumental in
the study of bacterial cell biology and differentiation. C. crescentus is a Gram-negative …

Myxobacteria are Gram-negative δ-proteobacteria found predominantly in terrestrial habitats
and often brightly colored due to the biosynthesis of carotenoids. Carotenoids are lipophilic …

Bacterial pathogens like Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) employ transcription factors to
adapt their physiology to the diverse environments within their host. CarD is a conserved …

The ability to regulate gene expression through transcription initiation underlies the
adaptability and survival of all bacteria. Recent work has revealed that the transcription …

Bacterial cell division is crucial for replication and requires careful coordination via proteins
collectively called the divisome. The tubulin-like GTPase FtsZ is the master regulator of this …

Using an in vitro transcription system with purified RNA polymerase (RNAP) to investigate
rRNA synthesis in the photoheterotrophic α-proteobacterium Rhodobacter sphaeroides, we …

In response to nutrient deprivation, bacteria activate a conserved stress response pathway
called the stringent response (SR). During SR activation in Caulobacter crescentus, SpoT …

Proper regulation of the bacterial cell envelope is critical for cell survival. Identification and
characterization of enzymes that maintain cell envelope homeostasis is crucial, as they can …

Bacterial cell division requires the assembly of a multiprotein division machinery, or
divisome, that remodels the cell envelope to cause constriction. The cytoskeletal protein FtsZ …

The production of whole-liquid eggs is of significant economic and nutritional importance.
This study aimed to assess the phenotypic and genotypic diversity of mesophilic aerobic …