Compared to bacteria of the gut microbiota, bacteriophages are still poorly characterised,
and their physiological importance is far less known. Temperate phages are probably a …

The growing human population is currently facing an unprecedented challenge on global
food production and sustainability. Despite recognizing poultry as one of the most successful …

SUMMARY The Rid (YjgF/YER057c/UK114) protein superfamily was first defined by
sequence homology with available protein sequences from bacteria, archaea, and …

In 2014, antimicrobial drug–resistant Campylobacter jejuni sequence type 6964 emerged
contemporaneously in poultry from 3 supply companies in the North Island of New Zealand …

Introduction Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni) is a common food-borne bacterial pathogen
that can use the host's innate immune response to induce the development of colitis. There …

Background Campylobacter jejuni is a leading cause of bacterial enteritis worldwide. This
microaerophilic bacterium can survive in aerobic environments, suggesting it has protective …

Background Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is useful for determining clusters of human
cases, investigating outbreaks, and defining the population genetics of bacteria. It also …

Bile plays an important role in digestion, absorption of fats, and the excretion of waste
products, while concurrently providing a critical barrier against colonization by harmful …

Campylobacter jejuni is the leading bacterial cause of acute gastroenteritis worldwide and
thus significant to public health. C. jejuni primarily lives in the gastrointestinal tracts of poultry …

Background Lytic bacteriophages that infect Campylobacter spp. have been utilized to
develop therapeutic/decontamination techniques. However, the association of …