In a recent study published in Microbial Genomics, researchers investigated the genomes of a group of Staphylococcus capitis isolates from neonates. Study: Characterisation of neonatal Staphylococcus ...

Staphylococcus capitis, specifically the NRCS-A strain, poses a significant risk to neonates, causing late-onset sepsis Genome sequencing revealed unique genetic markers in disease-causing S. capitis ...

A new study into sepsis in neonatal babies has uncovered the secrets of the bacteria’s success in causing this life-threatening condition. Using genomic sequencing, they have found how certain strains ...