Staphylococcus saprophyticus is a uropathogenic Staphylococcus frequently isolated from
young female outpatients presenting with uncomplicated urinary tract infections. We …

A single‐molecule‐imaging technique, atomic force microscopy (AFM) was applied to the
analyses of the genome architecture of Staphylococcus aureus. The staphylococcal cells on a …

Objectives Linezolid resistance mediated by the cfr gene represents a global concern due
to its dissemination among multiresistant nosocomial pathogens such as MRSA and …

In bacteria, 70S ribosomes (consisting of 30S and 50S subunits) dimerize to form 100S
ribosomes, which were first discovered in E scherichia coli. Ribosome modulation factor ( RMF ) …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have been shown in animal and human systems to be effective
natural antibiotics. However, it is unclear how they convey protection; they often appear …

SCCmec is a large mobile genetic element that includes the mecA gene and confers resistance
to β-lactam antibiotics in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). There is …

Background The ability of staphylococci to grow in a wide range of salt concentrations is well
documented. In this study, we aimed to clarify the role of cardiolipin (CL) in the adaptation …

It has long been a question whether Staphylococcus aureus, a major human pathogen, is
able to develop natural competence for transformation by DNA. We previously showed that a …

Light is one of the most important environmental factors regulating expression of photosynthesis
genes. The plastid psbD gene encoding the photosystem II reaction center protein D2 is …

Background: Staphylococcus aureus is a major human pathogen and causes a serious hospital
infection due to the acquired multidrug resistance. Unlike the well‐studied bacteria such …