Testosterone can potentiate S. aureus quorum sensing independent of auto-inducing peptides, increasing toxin release and host-cell damage, whereas progesterone and estrogen do not show the same effect ...

Men are more susceptible than women to skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, but the biological basis for ...

One of Princeton’s most accomplished molecular biologists has been honored with a major award by a foundation connected to the Spanish aristocracy for her work studying quorum sensing, which could ...

This collection invites submissions showcasing recent advances and deeper understanding in the field of microbial quorum sensing. Microbial quorum sensing involves an understanding of how bacteria ...