Bacterial diversification is often observed, but underlying mechanisms are difficult to disentangle and remain generally unknown.Moreover, controlled diversification experiments in ecologically relevant environments are lacking.We studied bacterial diversification in the mammalian gut, one of the most complex bacterial environments, where usually h
OsLSD1, a Rice Zinc Finger Protein, Regulates Programmed Cell Death and Callus Differentiation
The Arabidopsis LSD1 and LOL1 proteins both contain three conserved zinc finger domains and have antagonistic effects on plant programmed cell death (PCD).In this study, a rice (Oryza sativa) functional homolog of LSD1, designated OsLSD1, was identified.The expression of OsLSD1 was light-induced or dark-suppressed.Overexpression of OsLSD1 driven by
Quality microbiological diagnostics and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, an essential component of antimicrobial resistance surveillance and control efforts in Pacific island nations
Problem: Emerging bacterial antimicrobial (antibiotic) resistance High Rise Wide Leg Crop (AMR) is a global threat to human health.However, a majority of lower income countries do not have microbiological diagnostic testing for prompt, reliable confirmation of bloodstream infection and identification of AMR.Context: Clinicians in Pacific island nat