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 …

In Gram-negative bacteria, LPS (lipopolysaccharide) has been thoroughly characterized and
has been shown to play a major role in pathogenesis and bacterial defense. In Salmonella …

Human activities have led to elevated levels of selenium (Se) in the environment, which
poses a threat to ecosystems and human health. Stenotrophomonas sp. EGS12 (EGS12) …

Contamination of soil by antibiotics and heavy metals originating from hospital facilities has
emerged as a major cause for the development of resistant microbes. We collected soil …

The incidence of multidrug-resistant bacteria is increasing globally, with efflux pumps being
a fundamental platform limiting drug access and synergizing with other mechanisms of …

Methylerythritol cyclodiphosphate (MEcPP) is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of
isoprenoids in plant plastids and in bacteria, and acts as a stress signal in plants. Here, we …

Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the association of the intimin (eae) and pagC genes
with biofilm formation and multidrug resistance (MDR) phenotype in Escherichia coli and …

Food preservatives are crucial in controlling microbial growth in processed foods to maintain
food safety. Bacterial biofilms pose a threat in the food chain by facilitating persistence on a …

Bacterial biofilms pose significant challenges, from healthcare-associated infections to
biofouling in industrial systems, resulting in significant health impacts and financial losses …

Enteropathogenic bacteria, such as Salmonella, have been linked to numerous fresh
produce outbreaks, posing a significant public health threat. The ability of Salmonella to …