That communication can occur between virus-infected cells has been appreciated for nearly
as long as has virus molecular biology. The original virus communication process …

Highlights•Engineered bacteriophages are promising tools for use in food biotechnology.•
Diverse natural bacteriophages can be leveraged by engineering for specificity and …

Iron bioavailability is a major limiter of bacterial growth in mammalian host tissue and thus
represents an important area of study. Escherichia coli K-12 metabolism was studied at four …

Abstract Development of bacteriophage T4 depends on the physiological state of its host
cell. Based on previous studies performed under laboratory conditions with different media …

Research on bacteriophages has significantly enhanced our understanding of molecular
biology, the genomes of prokaryotic cells, and viral ecology. Phages and lysins offer a viable …

Bordetella bronchiseptica, an emerging zoonotic pathogen, infects a broad range of
mammalian hosts. B. bronchiseptica-associated atrophic rhinitis incurs substantial losses to …

Bacteria of the genus Serratia inhabit a variety of ecological niches like water, soil, and the
bodies of animals, and have a wide range of lifestyles. Currently, the complete genome …

The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, termed “superbugs,” presents a formidable challenge
to global health. These pathogens, often responsible for persistent nosocomial infections …

Background Bacteriophages constitute a great threat to the activity of lactic acid bacteria
used in industrial processes. Several factors can influence the infection cycle of …

The latent period of phage T4, normally∼ 25 min, can be extended indefinitely if the infected
cell is superinfected after 5 min. This phenomenon, designated lysis inhibition (LIN), was first …