IslandViewer ( http://www.pathogenomics.sfu.ca/islandviewer/ ) is a widely-used webserver
for the prediction and interactive visualization of genomic islands (GIs, regions of probable …

The rapidly increasing availability of microbial genome sequences has led to a growing
demand for bioinformatics software tools that support the functional analysis based on the …

Background The Amoebozoa constitute one of the primary divisions of eukaryotes, encompassing
taxa of both biomedical and evolutionary importance, yet its genomic diversity remains …

Large viruses infecting algae or amoebae belong to the NucleoCytoplasmic Large DNA
Viruses (NCLDV) and present genotypic and phenotypic characteristics that have raised major …

Administration of probiotics to premature newborns has been shown to prevent necrotizing
enterocolitis and reduce all-cause mortality. In our hospital, we documented 2 cases of …

The human pathogen Listeria monocytogenes is a large concern in the food industry where
its continuous detection in food products has caused a string of recalls in North America and …

Motivation Genomic islands (GIs) are clusters of genes of probable horizontal origin that play
a major role in bacterial and archaeal genome evolution and microbial adaptability. They …

In drinking water distribution systems (DWDS), a disinfectant residual is usually applied to
limit bacterial regrowth. However, delivering water with no or reduced chlorine residual could …

Growing evidence suggests that a novel member of the Chlamydiales order, Waddlia
chondrophila, is a potential agent of miscarriage in humans and abortion in ruminants. Due to the …

Horizontal gene transfer (also called lateral gene transfer) is a major mechanism for microbial
genome evolution, enabling rapid adaptation and survival in specific niches. Genomic …