As our understanding of the human microbiome progresses, so does the need for natural
experimental animal models that promote a mechanistic understanding of beneficial …

Iron is an essential element for Vibrio spp., but the acquisition of iron is complicated by its
tendency to form insoluble ferric complexes in nature and its association with high-affinity …

Quorum sensing is an intercellular form of communication that bacteria use to coordinate
group behaviors such as biofilm formation and the production of antibiotics and virulence …

Zero valent iron (ZVI) coupled with bioreactors is arising as a promising technology for
antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) mitigation, whereas the succession and behaviors of …

Bioluminescence (BL) is an amazing natural phenomenon whose visible light is produced
by living organisms. BL phenomenon is quite pervasive and has been observed in 17 phyla …

Due to the development of Marine aquaculture, infections caused by Vibrio vulnificus are
common all over the world. Symptoms of V. vulnificus infection vary from gastrointestinal …

Host immune and physical barriers protect against pathogens but also impede the
establishment of essential symbiotic partnerships. To reveal mechanisms by which …

Bioluminescence, the emission of light catalysed by luciferases, has evolved in many taxa
from bacteria to vertebrates and is predominant in the marine environment. It is now well …

Bacteria successfully colonize distinct niches because they can sense and appropriately
respond to a variety of environmental signals. Of particular interest is how a bacterium …

The type VI secretion system (T6SS) is a widespread protein secretion apparatus deployed
by many Gram-negative bacterial species to interact with competitor bacteria, host …