In this study, we identify a novel two-component system in Acinetobacter baumannii (herein named AmsSR for regulator of alternative metabolic systems) only present in select gammaproteobacterial and betaproteobacterial species.Bioinformatic analysis revealed that the histidine kinase, AmsS, contains 14 predicted N-terminal transmembrane domains and
BackgroundThis is a multi-method, in-depth, three part qualitative study exploring the regulation and practice of secondary research with tissue and data in a high-income country.We explore and compare the perspectives of researchers, research ethics committees (RECs) and other relevant professionals (e.g.pathologists and clinicians).We focus on po
Abstract Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) and carbapenemase-producing (CP) gram-negative bacteria are the major public health concerns.Gowns used by healthcare workers (HCWs) in daily practice are a source of hospital-acquired infections in hospital settings.The study aimed to determine the prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase and
Using a comparative approach, we investigated the ability of dwarf goats and sheep to use direct and indirect information about the location of a food reward in an object-choice task.Subjects had to choose between two cups with only one covering a reward.Before making a choice, subjects received information about the baited (direct information) or
Eremosparton songoricum (Litv.) Vass.is a rare and extremely drought-tolerant legume shrub that is distributed in Central Asia.E.songoricum naturally grows on bare sand and can tolerate multiple extreme environmental conditions.It is a valuable and important plant resource for desertification prevention and environmental protection, as well as a go