Tripartite efflux pumps and the related type 1 secretion systems (T1SSs) in Gram-negative
organisms are diverse in function, energization, and structural organization. They form …

Biofilms are a widely observed growth mode in which microbial communities are spatially
structured and embedded in a polymeric extracellular matrix. Here, we focus on the model …

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 …

As an emerging alternative cementitious binder, alkali activated slag (AAS) is gaining great
attention, but considerable shrinkage caused by alkali activation and drying limit its potential …

Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) actively colonize the soil portion under the
influence of plant roots, called the rhizosphere. Many plant-beneficial Pseudomonas spp …

Biofilms are the dominant bacterial lifestyle. The regulation of the formation and dispersal of
bacterial biofilms has been the subject of study in many organisms. Over the last two …

Bacteria of the Xanthomonas genus are mainly phytopathogens of a large variety of crops of
economic importance worldwide. Xanthomonas spp. rely on an arsenal of protein effectors …

Vibrio cholerae, the causative agent of the disease cholera, is responsible for multiple
pandemics. V. cholerae binds to and colonizes the gastrointestinal tract within the human …

Many bacteria, including the major human pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa, are
naturally found in multicellular, antibiotic-tolerant biofilm communities, in which cells are …

Engineered living materials have the potential for wide-ranging applications such as
biosensing and treatment of diseases. Programmable cells provide the functional basis for …