Pseudomonas strain NCIMB10586, in the P.fluorescens subgroup, produces the polyketide antibiotic mupirocin, and has potential as a host for industrial production of a range of valuable products.To underpin further studies on its genetics and physiology, we have used a combination of standard and atypical approaches to achieve a quality of the genom
Brassica napus is an insect-pollinated crop species and offers itself as the main nutrient source to many insects that consume floral nectar.This study was carried out to ascertain the pollen preferences of Apis mellifera among the available floral resources.We wanted to identify and quantify all types of pollen collected by honeybee during the flo
Blood parasites of the genus Leucocytozoon commonly infect many bird species worldwide and are particularly prevalent in birds of prey.As a vector-borne parasitic disease, the infection occurrence overlaps with that of the dominant vectors: blackflies (Diptera, Simuliidae).These blood-sucking insects are dependent on habitats with flowing freshwate
Introduction: In the last decade, Acinetobacter species have taken a major public health concern.This is mainly due the increased resistance to a wide range of antibiotics causing treatment challenges.In view of the constant population mobilization and the economic crisis that Lebanon is currently facing, it becomes a necessity to re-evaluate the r
Rape is an act of humiliation that leaves the survivors ashamed.They therefore often try and hide from others and OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT rarely seek help.Informal discussions with female ministers revealed that some of them had counselled female rape survivors.A descriptive phenomenological study, aimed at exploring and describing the experiences o