The Pseudomonas quinolone signal (PQS) has been studied primarily in the context of its
role as a quorum-sensing signaling molecule. Recent data suggest, however, that this …

A critical issue facing humanity is the rise in antimicrobial resistance. Although increasing
research effort is spent on developing novel drugs, few alternatives reach the clinic. Phage …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogenic bacterium for humans, animals,
and plants, through producing different molecular factors such as biofilm, siderophores, and …

Bacterial cooperation can be disrupted by non-producers that can profit from public goods
without paying their production cost. A cheater can increase in frequency, exhausting the …

Microbes often form densely populated communities, which favor competitive and
cooperative interactions. Cooperation among bacteria often occurs through the production of …

Bacteria play a crucial role in marine biogeochemistry by releasing, consuming and
transforming organic matter. Far from being isolated entities, bacteria are involved in …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the most prominent opportunistic bacteria in airways of
cystic fibrosis patients and in immunocompromised patients. These bacteria share the same …

The type VI secretion system (T6SS) is a bacterial weapon capable of delivering
antibacterial effectors to kill competing cells for interference competition, as well as secreting …

Microbial siderophores are multidentate Fe (III) chelators used by microbes during
siderophore-mediated assimilation. They possess high affinity and selectivity for Fe (III) …

The most common genetic hereditary disease affecting Caucasians is cystic fibrosis (CF),
which is caused by autosomal recessive mutations in the CFTR gene. The most serious …