Genetic and Biochemical Studies of Antibiotic Activity and Resistance

An in-depth understanding of pathogenic microorganisms with respect to both genetics and biochemistry is important for the future treatment of infections. In this section, we welcome:

• Studies that use either genetics or biochemical assays to screen for novel antimicrobials
• Studies on host–pathogen interaction
• Studies on the horizontal spread of resistance
• Genomic studies aimed at identifying resistance and/or virulence genes
• Genomic-based epidemiological studies

We expect that these studies will contribute to the present or future treatment of infections or assist in intervening with the horizontal spread of resistance and/or virulence genes.