abstract |
(57) [Summary]nA microorganism having a chromosome, wherein at least one gene is partially or completely replaced by a homologous gene derived from another microorganism, and an artificially introduced reporter gene is present. The microorganism, wherein the reporter gene is expressed in association with an expression product of a homologous gene. A panel of such microorganisms is also described. A method of evaluating a drug for its activity as an antibiotic and using the drug as an antibiotic. A method of killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria. |