The discovery of antibiotics in the last century is considered one of the most important
achievements in the history of medicine. Antibiotic usage has significantly reduced morbidity …

Phages are the most diversified and dominant members of the gut virobiota. They play a
crucial role in shaping the structure and function of the gut microbial community and …

DNA methylation is involved in a diversity of processes in bacteria, including maintenance of
genome integrity and regulation of gene expression. Here, using Caulobacter crescentus as …

The DNA of Escherichia coli contains 19,120 6-methyladenines and 12,045 5-
methylcytosines in addition to the four regular bases, and these are formed by the …

Vibrio alginolyticus is a Gram-negative bacterium commonly associated with mackerel
poisoning. A bacteriophage that specifically targets and lyses this bacterium could be …

Abstract Background Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) is an emerging health
challenge worldwide and outbreaks caused by this pathogen poses a serious public health …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa filamentous (Pf) bacteriophages are important factors
contributing to the pathogenicity of this opportunistic bacterium, including biofilm formation …

During the last several decades, viruses have been increasingly recognized for their
abundance, ubiquity, and important roles in different ecosystems. Despite known …

Nineteen Vibrio anguillarum-specific temperate bacteriophages isolated across Europe and
Chile from aquaculture and environmental sites were genome sequenced and analyzed for …

Vibrio species are geographically spread in marine habitats. Their virulence is often
associated with the acquisition of mobile genetic elements such as phages. These phages …