Most bacteria attach to biotic or abiotic surfaces and are embedded in a complex matrix
which is known as biofilm. Biofilm formation is especially worrisome in clinical settings as it …

Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive opportunistic pathogen that has evolved a
complex regulatory network to control virulence. One of the main functions of this …

Staphylococci, like Staphylococcus aureus and S. epidermidis, are common colonizers of
the human microbiota. While being harmless in many cases, many virulence factors result in …

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) have emerged as major pathogens in healthcare-
associated facilities, being S. epidermidis, S. haemolyticus and, more recently, S …

Genetic transduction is a major evolutionary force that underlies bacterial adaptation. Here
we report that the temperate bacteriophages of Staphylococcus aureus engage in a distinct …

Staphylococcus aureus is a serious human pathogen with remarkable adaptive powers.
Antibiotic-resistant clones rapidly emerge mainly by acquisition of antibiotic-resistance …

Methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major cause of severe healthcare‐
associated (HA) infections. Although during the last decade the incidence of HA invasive …

It is commonly assumed that the horizontal transfer of most bacterial chromosomal genes is
limited, in contrast to the frequent transfer observed for typical mobile genetic elements …

Prophages are quiescent viruses located in the chromosomes of bacteria. In the human
pathogen, Staphylococcus aureus, prophages are omnipresent and are believed to be …

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is responsible for several difficult-to-
treat infections and staphylococcal food poisoning (SFP). This study was conducted to …