Publications by authors named "K Slama"

Sleep constitutes a brain state of disengagement from the external world that supports memory consolidation and restores cognitive resources. The precise mechanisms how sleep and its varied stages support information processing remain largely unknown. Synaptic scaling models imply that daytime learning accumulates neural information, which is then consolidated and downregulated during sleep.

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Nearly 50 years after the ground-breaking isolation of the primary microsymbiont under axenic conditions, efforts to isolate a substantial number of and strains continue with enduring challenges and complexities. This study aimed to streamline genomic insights through comparative and predictive tools to extract traits crucial for isolating specific in axenic conditions. Pangenome analysis unveiled significant genetic diversity, suggesting untapped potential for cultivation strategies.

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Background: Gram-negative bacteria with quinolone resistance and extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) present significant treatment challenges. This study evaluated the prevalence and characteristics of quinolone resistance in Gram-negative strains, investigating the relationship between plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance (PMQR), ESBLs, and integrons.

Methods And Results: We collected 146 Gram-negative isolates from patients in three Palestinian hospitals.

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Root exudates from host plant species are known to play a critical role in the establishment and maintenance of symbiotic relationships with soil bacteria. In this study, we investigated the impact of root exudates from compatible host plant species; on the exoproteome of strain NRRL B-16219. A total of 565 proteins were evidenced as differentially abundant, with 32 upregulated and 533 downregulated in presence of the plant exudates.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study investigates antimicrobial resistance and virulence factors of enterococci from chicken caecum in Tunisia, highlighting the significance of the poultry industry in the region.
  • 49 chicken samples were collected across different farms, and isolates were analyzed for antibiotic resistance using advanced techniques like PCR and sequencing, revealing a notable prevalence of resistant strains.
  • The findings show a concerning level of resistance, particularly to linezolid and vancomycin, which poses potential public health risks and underscores the need for increased monitoring in poultry sectors.
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