PacBio RS II is the first commercialized third-generation DNA sequencer able to sequence a
single molecule DNA in real-time without amplification. PacBio RS II's sequencing …

Drug combinations can expand options for antibacterial therapies but have not been
systematically tested in Gram-positive species. We profiled~ 8,000 combinations of 65 …

Advances in genomic medicine have the potential to change the way we treat human
disease, but translating these advances into reality for improving healthcare outcomes …

Two Gram-stain-positive, coagulase-negative staphylococcal strains were isolated from
abiotic sources comprising stone fragments and sandy soil in James Ross Island, Antarctica …

Abstract Background Coagulase negative staphylococci (CoNS) are commensal bacteria on
human skin. Staphylococcus lugdunensis is a unique CoNS which produces various …

Staphylococcus aureus is a widespread and highly virulent pathogen that can cause
superficial and invasive infections. Interactions between S. aureus surface receptors and the …

The accurate diagnosis of bacterial infections is of critical importance for effective treatment
decisions. Due to the multietiologic nature of most infectious diseases, multiplex assays are …

Staphylococcus aureus causes serious clinical infections, including bacteremia and
endocarditis. When clinicians suspect these diseases, they prescribe broad-spectrum …

Members of the genus Staphylococcus have been isolated from humans, animals, and the
environment. Accurate identification with whole-genome sequencing requires access to data …

Symptoms of Staphylococcus lugdunensis infection are often similar to those of
Staphylococcus aureus infection, including skin and soft-tissue lesions, bacteremia and …