Myxobacteria are Gram-negative δ-proteobacteria found predominantly in terrestrial habitats
and often brightly colored due to the biosynthesis of carotenoids. Carotenoids are lipophilic …

Regulation of bacterial transcription is a complex and multi‐faceted phenomenon that is
critical for growth and adaptation. Proteins in the CarD_CdnL_TRCF family are widespread …

Using an in vitro transcription system with purified RNA polymerase (RNAP) to investigate
rRNA synthesis in the photoheterotrophic α-proteobacterium Rhodobacter sphaeroides, we …

Expression of CRISPR-Cas systems is a prerequisite for their defensive role against
invading genetic elements. Yet, much remains unknown about how this crucial step is …

Bioinformatic analysis showed previously that a majority of promoters in the
photoheterotrophic alphaproteobacterium Rhodobacter sphaeroides lack the thymine at the …