On the hunt for candidate genes involved in host-adaptation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa using comparative genomics

Background

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen responsible for causing severe hospital-acquired infections, largely due to its adaptability, diverse range of virulence factors and drug resistance mechanisms. Despite extensive research, a substantial portion of the genome of P. aeruginosa remains functionally uncharacterized. The aim of this study was to identify candidate host-adaptation genes, including potential virulence factors, among these numerous uncharacterized genes.