Evolutionary pathways and trajectories in antibiotic resistance
Evolution is the hallmark of life. Descriptions of the evolution of microorganisms have
provided a wealth of information, but knowledge regarding “what happened” has precluded …
provided a wealth of information, but knowledge regarding “what happened” has precluded …
Transposons: the agents of antibiotic resistance in bacteria
S Babakhani, M Oloomi - Journal of basic microbiology, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Transposons are a group of mobile genetic elements that are defined as a DNA sequence.
Transposons can jump into different places of the genome; for this reason, they are called …
Transposons can jump into different places of the genome; for this reason, they are called …
The Tn3‐family of Replicative Transposons
E Nicolas, M Lambin, D Dandoy, C Galloy… - Mobile DNA …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
The ampicillin‐resistance transposon Tn3is the archetype (“Tn3” being synonymous with
“Tn1” or “Tn2”;(1)) of a large and widespread family of transposons with representatives in …
“Tn1” or “Tn2”;(1)) of a large and widespread family of transposons with representatives in …
How do transposable elements activate expression of transcriptionally silent antibiotic resistance genes?
A Lipszyc, M Szuplewska, D Bartosik - International Journal of Molecular …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The rapidly emerging phenomenon of antibiotic resistance threatens to substantially reduce
the efficacy of available antibacterial therapies. Dissemination of resistance, even between …
the efficacy of available antibacterial therapies. Dissemination of resistance, even between …
Microbial diversity and antibiotic resistance in a final effluent-receiving lake
K Bondarczuk, Z Piotrowska-Seget - Science of The Total Environment, 2019 - Elsevier
Wastewater treatment plants have been recognised as hotspots for antibiotic resistance
genes and antibiotic-resistant bacteria which enter the environment. However, the …
genes and antibiotic-resistant bacteria which enter the environment. However, the …
Characterization of virulence and antimicrobial resistance genes of Aeromonas media strain SD/21–15 from marine sediments in comparison with other Aeromonas …
Aeromonas media is a Gram-negative bacterium ubiquitously found in aquatic
environments. It is a foodborne pathogen associated with diarrhea in humans and skin …
environments. It is a foodborne pathogen associated with diarrhea in humans and skin …
Functional metagenomics for the investigation of antibiotic resistance
P Mullany - Virulence, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Antibiotic resistance is a major threat to human health and well-being. To effectively combat
this problem we need to understand the range of different resistance genes that allow …
this problem we need to understand the range of different resistance genes that allow …
Genome Structure of the Opportunistic Pathogen Paracoccus yeei (Alphaproteobacteria) and Identification of Putative Virulence Factors
Bacteria of the genus Paracoccus are common components of the microbiomes of many
naturally-and anthropogenically shaped environments. One species, Paracoccus yeei, is …
naturally-and anthropogenically shaped environments. One species, Paracoccus yeei, is …
Harnessing taxonomically diverse and metabolically versatile genus Paracoccus for bioplastic synthesis and xenobiotic biodegradation
The genus Paracoccus represents a taxonomically diverse group comprising more than 80
novel species isolated from various pristine and polluted environments. The species are …
novel species isolated from various pristine and polluted environments. The species are …
Diversity and role of plasmids in adaptation of bacteria inhabiting the Lubin copper mine in Poland, an environment rich in heavy metals
The Lubin underground mine, is one of three mining divisions in the Lubin-Glogow Copper
District in Lower Silesia province (Poland). It is the source of polymetallic ore that is rich in …
District in Lower Silesia province (Poland). It is the source of polymetallic ore that is rich in …