The emergence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) poses an important
threat in human and animal health. In this study, we ask whether resistance and virulence …

Staphylococcus aureus is a multi-host pathogen that causes infections in animals and
humans globally. The specific genetic loci—and the extent to which they drive cross-species …

Disease outbreaks are a consequence of interactions among the three components of a host–parasite
system: the infectious agent, the host and the environment. While virulence and …

Small pore zeolites were evaluated as catalysts in the dehydration of xylose and biomass to
furfural in a monophasic system of 90/10 γ-valerolactone (GVL)/water. Although the pore …

The Bowfin (Amia calva), as currently recognized, represents the sole living member of the
family Amiidae, which dates back to approximately 150 Ma. Prior to 1896, 13 species of …

Anthrax is a lethal bacterial zoonosis primarily affecting herbivorous wildlife and livestock.
Upon host death Bacillus anthracis vegetative cells form spores capable of surviving for years …

Microbes in marine sediments constitute a large percentage of the global marine ecosystem
and function to maintain a healthy food web. In continental shelf habitats such as the Gulf of …

The physiological effects of exercise vary as a function of frequency and length. However,
research on the duration-dependent effects of exercise has focused primarily on young adults …

Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is a major bacterial colonizer and opportunistic pathogen
in dogs. Methicillin-resistant S. pseudintermedius (MRSP) continues to emerge as a …

Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent of anthrax, is a considerable global health threat
affecting wildlife, livestock, and the general public. In this study, whole‐genome sequence …