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View article: Fermentation of kefir with traditional freeze-dried starter cultures successfully recreates fresh culture fermented kefir
Fermentation of kefir with traditional freeze-dried starter cultures successfully recreates fresh culture fermented kefir Open
Introduction Interest in fermented foods and their purported health benefits has led to increased scientific research investigating the development of starter cultures which maintain the characteristics of traditional products while allowi…
View article: Vibrio cholerae serogroup O5 was responsible for the outbreak of gastroenteritis in Czechoslovakia in 1965
Vibrio cholerae serogroup O5 was responsible for the outbreak of gastroenteritis in Czechoslovakia in 1965 Open
Several authors have attributed the explosive outbreak of gastroenteritis that occurred in Czechoslovakia in 1965 to a toxigenic strain of Vibrio cholerae serogroup O37 based on unverified metadata associated with three particular strains …
View article: Editorial: High-level antimicrobial resistance or hypervirulence in emerging and re-emerging “super-bug” foodborne pathogens: detection, mechanism, and dissemination from omics insights
Editorial: High-level antimicrobial resistance or hypervirulence in emerging and re-emerging “super-bug” foodborne pathogens: detection, mechanism, and dissemination from omics insights Open
Editorial: High-level antimicrobial resistance or hypervirulence in emerging and re-emerging "super-bug" foodborne pathogens: detection, mechanism, and dissemination from omics insights
View article: Integrative analysis of clinical and epigenetic biomarkers of mortality
Integrative analysis of clinical and epigenetic biomarkers of mortality Open
DNA methylation (DNAm) has been reported to be associated with many diseases and with mortality. We hypothesized that the integration of DNAm with clinical risk factors would improve mortality prediction. We performed an epigenome-wide ass…
View article: The ATCC genome portal: 3,938 authenticated microbial reference genomes
The ATCC genome portal: 3,938 authenticated microbial reference genomes Open
The ATCC Genome Portal (AGP, https://genomes.atcc.org/) is a database of authenticated genomes for bacteria, fungi, protists, and viruses held in ATCC's biorepository. It now includes 3,938 assemblies (253% increase) produced under ISO 900…
View article: Terrisporobacter hibernicus sp. nov., isolated from bovine faeces in Northern Ireland
Terrisporobacter hibernicus sp. nov., isolated from bovine faeces in Northern Ireland Open
A new species of Terrisporobacter , a Gram-positive, spore-forming anaerobic group, proposed name Terrisporobacter hibernicus sp. nov., was isolated in Northern Ireland from bovine faeces collected in 2016. Designated as MCA3 T , cells of …
View article: Evolution of electrical resistivity and NMR during early-stage maturation of an organic-rich chalk
Evolution of electrical resistivity and NMR during early-stage maturation of an organic-rich chalk Open
This paper studies the changes in the electrical resistivity of an organic-rich source rock chalk containing a Type-IIs kerogen during early-stage maturation of the kerogen. As bitumen is generated during maturation, the chalk changes from…
View article: Antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella Indiana from retail chickens in China and emergence of an mcr-1-harboring isolate with concurrent resistance to ciprofloxacin, cefotaxime, and colistin
Antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella Indiana from retail chickens in China and emergence of an mcr-1-harboring isolate with concurrent resistance to ciprofloxacin, cefotaxime, and colistin Open
Salmonella enterica serotype Indiana ( S. Indiana) in Chinese poultry meat has aroused widespread concern because of its high prevalence and strong antimicrobial resistance. In consideration of the relationship in our previous study betwee…
View article: Rapid characterization of a Delta-Omicron SARS-CoV-2 recombinant detected in Europe
Rapid characterization of a Delta-Omicron SARS-CoV-2 recombinant detected in Europe Open
View article: Differences in antimicrobial susceptibility testing complicating management of IMP carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales infection
Differences in antimicrobial susceptibility testing complicating management of IMP carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales infection Open
This case highlights that automated AST by VITEK® 2 can over-report meropenem resistance for IMP carbapenemase-producers compared with Etest and BMD. Clinicians need to be cautious deciding against carbapenem treatment based on VITEK® 2 su…
View article: Alterations in the Transcriptional Landscape Allow Differential Desiccation Tolerance in Clinical Cronobacter sakazakii
Alterations in the Transcriptional Landscape Allow Differential Desiccation Tolerance in Clinical Cronobacter sakazakii Open
Cronobacter sakazakii has led to outbreaks in the past, particularly associated with foods that are low in moisture content. This species has adapted to survive in low water conditions and can survive in such environments for long periods.
View article: Characterisation of Early Positive mcr-1 Resistance Gene and Plasmidome in Escherichia coli Pathogenic Strains Associated with Variable Phylogroups under Colistin Selection
Characterisation of Early Positive mcr-1 Resistance Gene and Plasmidome in Escherichia coli Pathogenic Strains Associated with Variable Phylogroups under Colistin Selection Open
An antibiotic susceptibility monitoring programme was conducted from 2004 to 2010, resulting in a collection of 143 Escherichia coli cultured from bovine faecal samples (diarrhoea) and milk-aliquots (mastitis). The isolates were subjected …
View article: A study of the correlation between phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing methods and the associated genotypes determined by whole genome sequencing for a collection of <i>Escherichia coli</i> of bovine origin
A study of the correlation between phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing methods and the associated genotypes determined by whole genome sequencing for a collection of <i>Escherichia coli</i> of bovine origin Open
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has increased at an alarming pace in the recent years. Molecular-based methods such as whole genome sequencing (WGS) offer a potential alternative to the conventional labour-intensive methods traditionally us…
View article: Antimicrobial Resistance and Genomic Characterization of Two mcr-1-Harboring Foodborne Salmonella Isolates Recovered in China, 2016
Antimicrobial Resistance and Genomic Characterization of Two mcr-1-Harboring Foodborne Salmonella Isolates Recovered in China, 2016 Open
The mcr-1 gene mediating mobile colistin resistance in Escherichia coli was first reported in China in 2016 followed by reports among different species worldwide, especially in E. coli and Klebsiella . However, data on its transmission in …
View article: Analysis of the Oxidative Stress Regulon Identifies <i>soxS</i> as a Genetic Target for Resistance Reversal in Multidrug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae
Analysis of the Oxidative Stress Regulon Identifies <i>soxS</i> as a Genetic Target for Resistance Reversal in Multidrug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Open
Antimicrobial resistance is a global health challenge. Few new antibiotics have been developed for use over the years, and preserving the efficacy of existing compounds is an important step to protect public health. This paper describes a …
View article: Analysis of the oxidative stress regulon identifies<i>soxS</i>as a genetic target for resistance reversal in multi-drug resistant<i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>
Analysis of the oxidative stress regulon identifies<i>soxS</i>as a genetic target for resistance reversal in multi-drug resistant<i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> Open
In bacteria, the defense system deployd to counter oxidative stress is orchestrated by three transcriptional factors – SoxS, SoxR, and OxyR. Although the regulon that these factors control is known in many bacteria, similar data is not ava…
View article: Comparative genomic insights into Yersinia hibernica – a commonly misidentified Yersinia enterocolitica-like organism
Comparative genomic insights into Yersinia hibernica – a commonly misidentified Yersinia enterocolitica-like organism Open
Food-associated outbreaks linked to enteropathogenic Yersinia enterocolitica are of concern to public health. Pigs and their meat are recognized risk factors for transmission of Y. enterocolitica . This study aimed to describe the comparat…
View article: Epidemiological and genetic characterization of<i>Clostridium butyricum</i>cultured from neonatal cases of necrotizing enterocolitis in China
Epidemiological and genetic characterization of<i>Clostridium butyricum</i>cultured from neonatal cases of necrotizing enterocolitis in China Open
Objective: Laboratory-based characterization and traceback of Clostridium butyricum isolates linked to outbreak cases of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in a hospital in China. Methods: In total, 37 samples were collected during t…
View article: The Secretion of Toxins and Other Exoproteins of Cronobacter: Role in Virulence, Adaption, and Persistence
The Secretion of Toxins and Other Exoproteins of Cronobacter: Role in Virulence, Adaption, and Persistence Open
Cronobacter species are considered an opportunistic group of foodborne pathogenic bacteria capable of causing both intestinal and systemic human disease. This review describes common virulence themes shared among the seven Cronobacter spec…
View article: Molecular characterisation of multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli of bovine origin
Molecular characterisation of multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli of bovine origin Open
View article: Draft genome sequences of <i>Salmonella</i> Oslo isolated from seafood and its laboratory generated auxotrophic mutant
Draft genome sequences of <i>Salmonella</i> Oslo isolated from seafood and its laboratory generated auxotrophic mutant Open
In recent years, the concept of bacteria-mediated cancer therapy has gained significant attention as an alternative to conventional therapy. The focus has been on non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS), particularly S. Typhimurium, f…
View article: <i>Yersinia canariae</i>sp. nov., isolated from a human yersiniosis case
<i>Yersinia canariae</i>sp. nov., isolated from a human yersiniosis case Open
A Gram-negative rod from the Yersinia genus was isolated from a clinical case of yersiniosis in the United Kingdom. Long read sequencing data from an Oxford Nanopore Technology (ONT) MinION in conjunction with Illumina HiSeq reads were use…
View article: Whole-Genome Sequencing-Based Characterization of 100 Listeria monocytogenes Isolates Collected from Food Processing Environments over a Four-Year Period
Whole-Genome Sequencing-Based Characterization of 100 Listeria monocytogenes Isolates Collected from Food Processing Environments over a Four-Year Period Open
This study extends current understanding of the genetic diversity among L. monocytogenes from various food products and food processing environments. Application of WGS-based strategies facilitated tracking of this pathogen of importance t…
View article: Complete Genome and Plasmid Sequences of Seven Isolates of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Harboring the <i>mcr-1</i> Gene Obtained from Food in China
Complete Genome and Plasmid Sequences of Seven Isolates of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Harboring the <i>mcr-1</i> Gene Obtained from Food in China Open
Seven Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica isolates were identified as carrying the mcr-1 gene, by using a real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR method, from a total of 2,558 isolates which were cultured from various food origins in China…
View article: Biological Impact of a Large-Scale Genomic Inversion That Grossly Disrupts the Relative Positions of the Origin and Terminus Loci of the Streptococcus pyogenes Chromosome
Biological Impact of a Large-Scale Genomic Inversion That Grossly Disrupts the Relative Positions of the Origin and Terminus Loci of the Streptococcus pyogenes Chromosome Open
Based on our previous work, we created to our knowledge the largest asymmetric inversion, covering 43.5% of the S. pyogenes genome. In spite of a drastic replacement of origin of replication and the unbalanced size of replichores (1.4 Mb v…
View article: The Bacteriophages of<i>Streptococcus pyogenes</i>
The Bacteriophages of<i>Streptococcus pyogenes</i> Open
The bacteriophages of Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcus) play a key role in population shaping, genetic transfer, and virulence of this bacterial pathogen. Lytic phages like A25 can alter population distributions through elimin…
View article: Silent antibiotic resistance genes: A threat to antimicrobial therapy
Silent antibiotic resistance genes: A threat to antimicrobial therapy Open
Purpose: Bacterial resistance to drugs is an increasing threat to the human community. In recent times the resistance of Gram negative bacteria to several classes of drug such as beta lactams, fluoroquinolones, aminoglycosides and colistin…
View article: Biological Impact of a Large Scale Genomic Inversion that Grossly Disrupts the Relative Positions of the Origin and Terminus Loci of the Streptococcus pyogenes Chromosome
Biological Impact of a Large Scale Genomic Inversion that Grossly Disrupts the Relative Positions of the Origin and Terminus Loci of the Streptococcus pyogenes Chromosome Open
A large-scale genomic inversion encompassing 0.79 Mb of the 1.816 Mb-long Streptococcus pyogenes serotype M49 strain NZ131 chromosome spontaneously occurs in a minor subpopulation of cells, and in this report genetic selection was used to …
View article: Genome-wide survey of efflux pump-coding genes associated with Cronobacter survival, osmotic adaptation, and persistence
Genome-wide survey of efflux pump-coding genes associated with Cronobacter survival, osmotic adaptation, and persistence Open
View article: RNA Sequencing-Based Transcriptional Overview of Xerotolerance in Cronobacter sakazakii SP291
RNA Sequencing-Based Transcriptional Overview of Xerotolerance in Cronobacter sakazakii SP291 Open
Cronobacter sakazakii is a pathogen of importance to neonatal health and is known to persist in dry food matrices, such as powdered infant formula (PIF) and its associated production environment. When infections are reported in neonates, m…