Advances in Transposon Mutagenesis of Staphylococcus aureus: Insights into Pathogenesis and Antimicrobial Resistance

Our capacity to investigate the biology of the major human and animal pathogen Staphylococcus aureus has been greatly enhanced by technological advances in transposon (Tn) mutagenesis. Here we provide a perspective on how these advances can further our understanding of pathogenesis and antibiotic resistance.

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Technological advances in transposon (Tn) mutagenesis have greatly enhanced our ability to investigate the biology of the major human and animal pathogen Staphylococcus aureus, providing insights into pathogenesis and antibiotic resistance.