Reference errors in microbiology literature: 'pyroptosis' and others [0.03%]
微生物文献中的参考错误：“pyroptosis”及其他
Susan L Fink
Susan L Fink
References in the published microbiology literature provide the foundation for current scientific knowledge within the field. However, reference errors can occur, as discussed here, including an illustrative example on the origin of the ter...
Agents of change: a partnership between mobile genetic elements facilitates rapid bacterial adaptation [0.03%]
变化的推动者：移动遗传元件之间的合作促进细菌的快速适应
Elizabeth S Duan,Olivia Kosterlitz,Benjamin Kerr
Elizabeth S Duan
While the evolutionary interests of mobile genetic elements may differ from those of their bacterial hosts, these elements can be beneficial for their hosts by delivering, disrupting, or activating genes. A recent paper by Sastre-Domínguez...
From advisors to mentors: fostering supportive mentorship in academia [0.03%]
从导师到良师益友：促进学术界支持性指导关系的发展
Hamed Azarbad,Ryszard Laskowski,Heidrun Stoeger et al.
Hamed Azarbad et al.
A supportive mentorship has long-lasting effects on shaping students' personal and professional development. Here, we outline important aspects of mentoring and indicators of good mentors, focusing on effective mutualistic interaction. We b...
Wenxin Tang,Wei Xin,Tongda Xu et al.
Wenxin Tang et al.
Microorganisms residing in different parts of tea plants play an important role in the growth and development, disease resistance, and stress tolerance of the plants; these microorganisms have certain potential for improving the quality of ...
Short-chain fatty acids in viral infection: the underlying mechanisms, opportunities, and challenges [0.03%]
短链脂肪酸与病毒感染：潜在机制、机遇和挑战
Yee Tsui,Xueqi Wu,Xi Zhang et al.
Yee Tsui et al.
Viral infections can cause cellular pathway derangements, cell death, and immunopathological responses, leading to host inflammation. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), produced by the microbiota, have emerged as a potential therapeutic for v...
Talia Backman,Hernán A Burbano,Talia L Karasov
Talia Backman
Phage tail-like bacteriocins (tailocins) are protein complexes produced by bacteria with the potential to kill their neighbors. Widespread throughout Gram-negative bacteria, tailocins exhibit extreme specificity in their targets, largely ki...
Alexander D Williams,Vivian W Leung,Julian W Tang et al.
Alexander D Williams et al.
In this review, we delineate the unique set of characteristics associated with cryosphere environments (namely, ice and permafrost) which present both challenges and opportunities for studying ancient environmental microbiomes (AEMs). In a ...
Tackling coinfections [0.03%]
应对共感染
Gordon D Brown,Pablo R Murcia,Andrew P Waters et al.
Gordon D Brown et al.
Mechanistic understanding of the impact of coinfections is a critical knowledge gap. A workshop on coinfections highlighted key aspects required to advance this field, including identifying the coinfection priorities, creating research plat...
Gyanesh Shukla,Gaurav Sharma
Gyanesh Shukla
Garcia et al. recently identified a novel myxobacterial family, Pendulisporaceae, encompassing four strains with novel biosynthetic gene clusters. This study underscores the value of exploring underrepresented microbial taxa for novel natur...
Clostridium perfringens [0.03%]
产气荚膜梭菌
Prabhat K Talukdar,Saeed Banawas,Mahfuzur R Sarker
Prabhat K Talukdar