Many dsDNA bacterial viruses (bacteriophages/phages) have long tail structures that serve
as organelles for DNA delivery to host targets. These structures, particularly those of …

Contractile injection systems (CISs) are phage tail-related structures that are encoded in
many bacterial genomes. These devices encompass the cell-based type VI secretion …

Bacteria inhibit and kill one another with a diverse array of compounds, including
bacteriocins and antibiotics. These attacks are highly regulated, but we lack a clear …

Bacteria produce a variety of particles resembling phage tails that are functional without an
associated phage head. Acquired from diverse bacteriophage sources, these stand-alone …

Pf bacteriophage are temperate phages that infect the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa,
a major cause of chronic lung infections in cystic fibrosis (CF) and other settings. Pf and …

The soft-agar overlay technique was originally developed over 70 years ago and has been
widely used in several areas of microbiological research, including work with …

A remarkable shift in our understanding of plant‐pathogenic bacteria is underway. Until
recently, nearly all research on phytopathogenic bacteria was focused on a small number of …

Temperate phages drive genomic diversification in bacterial pathogens. Phage-derived
sequences are more common in pathogenic than nonpathogenic taxa and are associated …

Interference competition among bacteria requires a highly specialized, narrow-spectrum
weaponry when targeting closely-related competitors while sparing individuals from the …

Gram-negative phytopathogenic bacteria are a significant threat to food crops. These
microbial invaders are responsible for a plethora of plant diseases and can be responsible …