Staphylococcus aureus produces a high number of RNAs for which the functions are poorly
understood. Several non-coding RNAs carry a C-rich sequence suggesting that they …

The virulence of Francisella tularensis, the etiological agent of tularemia, relies on an atypical
type VI secretion system (T6SS) encoded by a genomic island termed the Francisella …

To better understand the impact of the Deepwater Horizon (DWH) incident on commercially
and ecologically important pelagic fish species, a mahi-mahi spawning program was …

Exposure to oiled sediments can negatively impact the health of fish species. Here, we
examine the effects of chronic exposure of juvenile southern flounder, Paralichthys lethostigma, …

Small RNAs (sRNAs) are involved in the post-transcriptional regulation of metabolic
pathways and in responses to stress and virulence. We analyzed the expression levels of five …

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill released millions of barrels of crude oil into the northern
Gulf of Mexico, much of which remains associated with sediments and can have continuing …

10.7554/eLife.47549.001 Post-transcriptional regulation plays important roles to fine-tune
gene expression in bacteria. In particular, regulation of type I toxin-antitoxin (TA) systems is …

Background Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are drinking water contaminants.
Tools to assess the potential body burden associated with drinking PFAS-contaminated water …

The bacterial pathogen Francisella tularensis possesses a noncanonical type VI secretion
system (T6SS) that is required for phagosomal escape in infected macrophages. KCl …

Francisella tularensis is a highly virulent intracellular bacterium and the causative agent of
tularemia. The disease is characterized by the suboptimal innate immune response and …