Katarzyna M. Mickiewicz

This study identifies two independent mechanisms by which daptomycin exerts its antibacterial effects: cell wall synthesis inhibition and membrane depolarisation.

This study shows that inducing excessive DNA replication in Gram-positive bacteria causes cell death, suggesting a potential strategy for antimicrobial development by targeting replication and repair conflicts.

The paper sequenced 17 actinomycetoma pathogens from Sudan, revealing unexpected diversity and antibiotic resistance patterns, suggesting the need for updated diagnostic and treatment approaches.