Metal homeostasis in bacteria is a complex and delicate balance. While some metals such
as iron and copper are essential for cellular functions, others such as cadmium and arsenic …

Listeria monocytogenes is ubiquitous in the environment and causes the disease listeriosis.
Metal homeostasis is one of the key processes utilized by L. monocytogenes in its role as …

Perinatal infection with Streptococcus agalactiae, or Group B Streptococcus (GBS), is
associated with preterm birth, neonatal sepsis, and stillbirth. Here, we study the interactions …

Background Listeria monocytogenes is a widespread foodborne pathogen that can cause
listeriosis, a potentially fatal infection. L. monocytogenes is subdivided into four phylogenetic …

Listeria monocytogenes has been extensively studied as a model facultative intracellular
pathogen. While the roles of major virulence factors in host-pathogen interactions have been …

Environmental adaptation of Listeria monocytogenes is a complex process involving various
mechanisms that can contribute to their survival in the environment, further spreading …

The foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) causes invasive infection in
susceptible animals and humans. To survive and proliferate within hosts, this facultative …

Predation contributes to the structure and diversity of microbial communities. Predatory
myxobacteria are ubiquitous to a variety of microbial habitats and capably consume a broad …

Flue gas cadmium may endanger human health and ecological environment due to its
persistent, toxic and bioaccumulating. A sulfate reducing membrane biofilm reactor (MBfR) …

Bacteria of the genus Listeria (phylum Firmicutes) include both human and animal
pathogens, as well as saprophytic strains. A common component of Listeria spp. genomes …