Most species of bacteria can be broadly divided into two groups, known as gram-positive and gram-negative. These categories reflect big differences in the microbes' biology, and they also dictate ...

Elements similar to SaPIs have been detected in related Gram-positive bacteria, prompting a name change to phage-related chromosomal islands (PRCIs). PRCIs are normally quiescent until they are ...

Gram-positive cocci are often isolated from clinical samples. It is important to be able to distinguish these organisms from one another because while some are normal flora, others can be pathogenic.

A novel compound targets an essential transport system found only in disease-causing bacteria, leaving commensal bacteria ...

“E. faecalis is commonly picked up in the hatchery environment because they use incubators which are favorable for incubating ...

The Gram-positive blood culture assay is the firm's third panel for the detection and identification of bloodstream pathogens using the Liaison Plex instrument.

SIU research students are looking into ways to deactivate or stop virus-spreading germs with chemical technology in hopes it ...

Because the same pH indicator (phenol red) is also used in these fermentation tubes, the same results are considered positive (e.g. a lactose broth tube that turns yellow after incubation has been ...