Publications by authors named "Rhian M Ford"
Since its discovery six decades ago, the predatory bacterium has sparked recent interest as a potential remedy to the antibiotic resistance crisis. Here we give a comprehensive historical overview from discovery to progressive developments in microscopy and molecular mechanisms. Research on has moved from curiosity to a new model organism, revealing over time more details on its physiology and fascinating predatory life cycle with the help of a variety of methods.
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- * In a specific strain that resides in the human respiratory tract, T6SS activity was found to inhibit the growth of related pathogens, showcasing its role in microbial competition.
- * The study highlights that the presence of Type four pili (Tfp) on a prey strain increases its vulnerability to T6SS attacks, impacting how these microorganisms organize and evolve within their environment.