Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a bacterium that causes the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhea. Research on Neisseria gonorrhoeae focuses on understanding its biology, pathogenesis, drug resistance mechanisms, and developing strategies for prevention and treatment of gonorrhea. This includes studying the genetic factors that contribute to the bacterium's ability to evade the host immune response, develop resistance to antibiotics, and colonize the genitourinary tract. Researchers are also working on developing novel therapeutic approaches, such as vaccines, to combat the increasing prevalence of drug-resistant strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae.