 Acinitobacter bominini is a gram-negative bacterium that can cause serious infections in humans and animals. In order to survive in environments with limited iron availability, it has evolved several strategies to acquire iron from its surroundings. This includes the production of cydrophores, small molecules that bind iron and make it available for the bacterium. Additionally, the bacterium has developed a complex regulatory system that allows it to respond quickly to changing environmental conditions, allowing it to adjust its metabolism accordingly. This article was authored by Paulson E&T, Hassan Carl A., Ejkalkamp, Bart A., and others.