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Present and future distribution of human pathogens in global soils
Human bacterial pathogens can be part of the soil microbiota, but their prevalence and global distribution is unknown. Usi...
Shared signals shape phages’ lifestyles
Shared signals shape phages’ lifestyles
Two back-to-back studies by Gallego-del-Sol et al. and Manley et al. demonstrate that arbitrium systems present in bacteri...
In search of phage tail-like particles: nature’s versatile nanomachines
In search of phage tail-like particles: nature’s versatile nanomachines
This Genome Watch article highlights the importance of predictive models for identifying and characterizing the roles of p...
Microorganisms lock up carbon in soil
In this Journal Club, Ashish Malik discusses a paper showing that soil microorganisms build stable soil organic matter.
Vibrio cholerae defends its way to success
Vibrio cholerae defends its way to success
This Genome Watch discusses the discovery of defence systems in pandemic Vibrio cholerae and their contribution to its eco...
Predation in microbial communities: gradients of nutritive killing
Predation in microbial communities: gradients of nutritive killing
Long before nature was ‘red in tooth and claw’, it was sundered by nano-spears and seeping poisons. Microorgan...
Next-generation probiotics: an outlook into current applications and future developments
Next-generation probiotics: an outlook into current applications and future developments
The probiotics field, a historically popular yet scientifically debated discipline, is moving beyond a decades-long promot...
Streptomyces deploys an ancient toxin to feast on insects
Streptomyces deploys an ancient toxin to feast on insects
This study identified an exotoxin that is produced by Streptomyces that specifically kills insects.
Halophilic Bacterial Diversity and Biotechnological Potential of the Gökçeada Salt Lake Lagoon (Çanakkale, Türkiye)
Halophilic Bacterial Diversity and Biotechnological Potential of the Gökçeada Salt Lake Lagoon (Çanakkale, Türkiye)
This study investigates the diversity, biochemical properties, and biotechnological potential of halophilic bacteria isola...
sp. nov., a Siderophore and IAA-Producing Strain Isolated from Soil
sp. nov., a Siderophore and IAA-Producing Strain Isolated from Soil
A Gram-stain-positive bacterium capable of producing siderophore and indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), designated strain H7T, wa...
Recent Advances of Controllable Production of PHA Biosynthesis in Chain Length, Monomers and Special Functional Groups
Recent Advances of Controllable Production of PHA Biosynthesis in Chain Length, Monomers and Special Functional Groups
Realizing the full potential of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) as sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics necessit...
Comparative Study of Lactic Acid Production by , and  from Mahula ( L.) Flowers, and Evaluation of Lacto-pickling by the Efficient  Strain
Comparative Study of Lactic Acid Production by , and from Mahula ( L.) Flowers, and Evaluation of Lacto-pickling by the Efficient Strain
The production of lactic acid via microbial fermentation of low-cost substrates has reignited research interest as an alte...
Comparative Genomic Characterization of a Megaplasmid-harboring Multidrug-Resistant  from a Septic Diabetic Patient in Uganda
Comparative Genomic Characterization of a Megaplasmid-harboring Multidrug-Resistant from a Septic Diabetic Patient in Uganda
Raoultella ornithinolytica is an emerging Gram-negative pathogen implicated in nosocomial infections. However, it remains ...
sp. nov., a Marine Bacterium Isolated from Tidal Mud of the Gochang Coast
sp. nov., a Marine Bacterium Isolated from Tidal Mud of the Gochang Coast
A novel bacterial strain, designated MF1-12-2T, was isolated from tidal mud collected at the Gochang coast, Republic of Ko...
Functional Characteristics and Stress Tolerance of Microbiota in Botswana’s Traditional Sourdoughs
Functional Characteristics and Stress Tolerance of Microbiota in Botswana’s Traditional Sourdoughs
Sourdough fermentation is a traditional biotechnological process used to improve the nutritional value, flavour profile, a...
sp. nov., Isolated from Leaves of
sp. nov., Isolated from Leaves of
Strain AC08T, isolated from the leaves of Aegiceras corniculatum, formed pale yellow colonies and was composed of short ro...
A Comprehensive Review on Various Mechanisms of Quorum Sensing Inhibition by Gold Nanoparticles
A Comprehensive Review on Various Mechanisms of Quorum Sensing Inhibition by Gold Nanoparticles
Resistance to multiple drugs and biofilm-associated infections are major challenges to global health. The ability of gold ...
The Gut-Reproduction-Oral-Immune Axis: Microbial Dysbiosis as a Shared Driver in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Endometriosis
The Gut-Reproduction-Oral-Immune Axis: Microbial Dysbiosis as a Shared Driver in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Endometriosis
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and Endometriosis (EMs) are common reproductive endocrine disorders in women of reproduct...
sp. nov., Isolated from a Pig with Respiratory Illness
sp. nov., Isolated from a Pig with Respiratory Illness
Strain ZY1909104T was isolated from the nasal cavity of a pig with respiratory illness in Yunnan Province, south-west Chin...
Immunomodulatory Strategies for Managing Viral Infections in Solid Organ Transplantation: Progress and Challenges
Immunomodulatory Strategies for Managing Viral Infections in Solid Organ Transplantation: Progress and Challenges
Solid organ transplantation (SOT) is a critical treatment for end-stage organ failure. Still, lifelong immunosuppression l...
Prokaryotic Expression and Preliminary Application of Lys40, an Endolysin from Broad-Host-Range  Phage SP_4
Prokaryotic Expression and Preliminary Application of Lys40, an Endolysin from Broad-Host-Range Phage SP_4
Phage endolysins are considered promising novel antimicrobial agents capable of inducing rapid bacterial lysis through eff...
Biological Activity of Polyquercetin Nanoparticles: A Potential Antimicrobial Agent
Biological Activity of Polyquercetin Nanoparticles: A Potential Antimicrobial Agent
Viral and bacterial diseases are among the major health concerns despite improvements in drug development. Quercetin (QCT)...
Genome-Wide Association of ST, K-, and O-Locus Diversity with Virulence in Indian  via Targeted Phenotypic Validation
Genome-Wide Association of ST, K-, and O-Locus Diversity with Virulence in Indian via Targeted Phenotypic Validation
Klebsiella pneumoniae is an opportunistic pathogen that causes pneumonia, bacteremia, and urinary tract infections, primar...
sp. nov., a Mesotrione‑Degrading Bacterium Isolated from Cornfield Soil
sp. nov., a Mesotrione‑Degrading Bacterium Isolated from Cornfield Soil
A Gram-stain-positive, aerobic, rod-shaped and non-motile bacterium, designated strain JX24T, was isolated from cornfield ...
sp. nov., a Carotenoid-Producing Species Isolated from Solar Panels in Türkiye
sp. nov., a Carotenoid-Producing Species Isolated from Solar Panels in Türkiye
Strain RP23018ST was isolated from the solar panels in Gebze, Türkiye. According to the phylogenetic analysis of 16S ...
Correction to: Metagenomic Insights into Viral Diversity from an Underexplored  Creek and a Tropical Freshwater Lake
Correction to: Metagenomic Insights into Viral Diversity from an Underexplored Creek and a Tropical Freshwater Lake
Cite this articleNoronha, J.M., Hudson, S.B., Sharma, G. et al. Correction to: Metagenomic Insights into Viral Diversity f...
Investigation of carbapenem-hydrolysing Klebsiella oxytoca strains lacking detectable carbapenemase genes
Investigation of carbapenem-hydrolysing Klebsiella oxytoca strains lacking detectable carbapenemase genes
Introduction. Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) pose a clinical concern due to limited treatment options and ...
Polymyxin heteroresistance in Klebsiella oxytoca
Polymyxin heteroresistance in Klebsiella oxytoca
Introduction. Antibiotic heteroresistance presents a growing public health concern, as the phenotype is associated with tr...