BacMet: antibacterial biocide and metal resistance genes database

BacMet: antibacterial biocide and metal resistance genes database

Antibiotic resistance has become a major human health concern due to widespread use, misuse and overuse of antibiotics. In addition to antibiotics, antibacterial biocides and metals can contribute to the development and maintenance of antibiotic resistance in bacterial communities through co-selection. Information on metal and biocide resistance genes, including their sequences and molecular fu...

ARDB—Antibiotic Resistance Genes Database

The treatment of infections is increasingly compromised by the ability of bacteria to develop resistance to antibiotics through mutations or through the acquisition of resistance genes. Antibiotic resistance genes also have the potential to be used for bio-terror purposes through genetically modified organisms. In order to facilitate the identification and characterization of these genes, we ha...

Biocide Resistance in E. coli

More than 40,000 cases of food-borne infection by the bacteria Campylobacter, Staphylococcus, Salmonella, and E. coli, resulting in about 500 deaths, occur every year in the United States (Cohen & Tauxe, 1986). These infections result from contact with contaminated beef products, poultry, eggs, or water. In response to consumer concern about unsafe foods and other sources of infection, manufact...

Tutorial for Antibiotic Resistance Genes Database (ARDB)

Biocide Resistance in Populations of E.coli

The subject of bacterial resistance to antibiotics has not only inundated the commercial market, but also provided powerful evolutionary insight into larger studies of evolution. Genetic resistance using bacterial models is highly regarded for their rapid proliferation, easy maintenance, and simple manipulation of variables. Despite their widespread use, these studies have yet to signify the pr...