Boosting crops with PGPR! Strain L8 (Bacillus thuringiensis) improves growth, soil nutrients, and root health across diverse systems. #PGPR #SoilHealth journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

New mRNA vaccine targets M. pneumoniae's P1 adhesin, showing strong immune responses in mice. It reduces lung inflammation & offers hope against macrolide-resistant strains. #Vaccines #Mycoplasma journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

ABCC11 gene polymorphism shapes ear canal microbiota & metabolic pathways, revealing genome-microbiome interactions key to ear disease pathogenesis. Insights may lead to novel therapies. #Genomics #Microbiome journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Evaluating the feasibility, sensitivity, and specificity of next-generation molecular methods for pleural infection diagnosis. @Dr_ErinPrice @DerekSarovich @p_t_bee @sola_olagoke journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Emerging carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in Peru shows a shift from KPC-producing to NDM-producing strains. Lineages ST45, ST11, and ST147 are on the rise, posing significant public health challenges. @fiorellakl @pablotsukayama @bernhard_diego journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

This new study questions a gut microbiome link in psoriasis--the small intestine might be the key.
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Green tea's benefits may depend on your gut! A study links specific gut bacteria to bioactive compounds in green tea, revealing its neuroprotective effects are shaped by microbiome diversity. #Microbiome #GreenTea journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Strawberry diets boost gut health! A 10-week study in elderly Germans shows increased gut diversity, more SCFA-producing bacteria, and fewer pathogens. 🍓🦠 #Microbiome #GutHealth #Nutrition journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Microbial functional gene composition and diversity along the Central and Southwest Indian Ridges is largely influenced by inorganic nutrients transported by the upper circumpolar deep water rather than hydrothermal input. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

The multimedia R package streamlines causal mediation analysis for learning interpretable relationships across microbiome data. @UWMadisonSTATS @uwcdis @datascience_uw journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Peterson et al. find that the bile-acid-transforming bacteria most common in the human gut are relatively unknown, while the most known bacteria, C. scindens, is common in IBD patients but not in healthy individuals. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

This study finds modest gut microbiome changes in psoriasis, possibly linked to small intestine @BayazitYunusbb journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

New software identifies motile bacteria in the human oral microbiota from eHOMD, shedding light on their evolutionary relationships and motility's role in microbiome dynamics. @ShrivastavaLab journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Multiplex fragment analysis continues to detect and differentiate COVID-19 variants. From the @Jeff_SoRelle research group including New Pathology Resident Ken Zhu as first author. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Microhabitat accessibility determines peptide substrate degradation by soil microbial community. This might be due to a reduction in intra- and interspecific competition between microbes, which allows wider metabolic strategies to arise. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Re-sensitizing vancomycin-resistant S. aureus to vancomycin @sarahroweconlon journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Neutrophils are bystanders for SYK-inhibitor drugs, which interfere with their swarming abilities and antifungal functions. Manuscript from @D__Irimia and @Mansour_Lab labs, @MGH_RI, @MGHSurgery, @mgh_id journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Lopez et al explore the role of Legionella pneumophila IrsA, a novel, iron-regulated exoprotein that modulates biofilm formation and under some circumstances, promotes growth in low-iron conditions journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Pythiosis: a deadly infection in humans & animals linked to Pythium insidiosum. U.S. cases align with animal hotspots. Mapping aids early diagnosis & better treatment. 🌍🦠 #InfectiousDiseases #Pythiosis journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Neutrophils are bystanders for SYK-inhibitor drugs, which interfere with their swarming abilities and antifungal functions. @d__irimia @Mansour_lab @MGH_RI @MGHsurgery @MGH_ID journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Our study examines how deep learning models can improve the accuracy of the Nugent score for diagnosing bacterial vaginosis. By analyzing vaginal smear images, our models achieved results comparable to those of laboratory technicians. @Naoki_Microbio journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

New research expands the Candidatus Paludivitaceae family, highlighting its role in carbon cycling and greenhouse gas regulation as well as its unique metabolic diversity and impact on ecosystem stability. @OkMicrobes journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

An improved quantitative method to detect pyrazinamide resistance in sputum samples was developed by Toscano-Guerra et al. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

ONT's R10 chemistry offers superior resolution of key viral regions in #avianinfluenza, boosting accuracy of #genomicsurveillance. Improved precision means faster detection, tracking evolution, and guiding timely interventions. @E_A_Karlsson @peter_thielen journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Using sequence homology, synteny, and phylogenetic analysis, the @sharmaG30 from @omics_lab lab explores the putative emergence of the Myxococcus fulvus 124B02 plasmid pMF1.
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Lytic phages ZC01 and ZC03 may be further used for developing therapies to treat multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa infections and lay the groundwork for a more detailed investigation of phage-bacteria-specific recognition mechanisms. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

This #NationalAmericanIndianHeritageMonth, we honor Indigenous knowledge! 🌿 Research on traditional medicinal plants reveals new ways to fight MRSA, tackling health gaps and antibiotic resistance. #AMR #IndigenousScience journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

A new study shows that the respiratory microbiome in bronchiectasis patients correlates with inflammation levels, with distinct bacterial profiles linked to high or low immune responses. Findings may guide personalized care in bronchiectasis. #Microbiome journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Genomic analysis of Salmonella Typhimurium in French pig farms shows limited diversity, with a few clones likely driving spread in herds and slaughterhouses. Study highlights genomic traits key to Salmonella’s persistence. #Salmonella #Genomics journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

New research shows CRISPR spacers can help identify bacterial hosts of plasmids, revealing 46% host matches with 84% accuracy. This insight could improve understanding of gene transfer in ecosystems. #Genomics #Microbiology journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

New study highlights that genomic serotyping effectively detects high-abundance pneumococcal serotypes in co-carriage, aiding vaccine impact assessment in high-burden areas. #pneumococcal #vaccineresearch journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

In cystic fibrosis, co-infecting pathogens can alter P. aeruginosa’s antibiotic sensitivity, often reducing effectiveness. Study highlights need for tailored treatments to address complex polymicrobial infections. #CysticFibrosis journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Study reveals strain-specific immune responses to infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) in chicken trachea, focusing on COX-2/PGE2 pathways. Highlights potential treatments targeting COX-2 and JAK-STAT signaling. #PoultryScience journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

DNA extraction methods strongly impact gut microbiota composition, affecting detection of key bacteria. Findings suggest standardized protocols are essential for accurate clinical diagnostics. #Microbiome journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Far-UVC light (222 nm) effectively targets drug-resistant bacteria on surfaces, offering a safe solution for infection control in healthcare. Its disinfection ability may help reduce hospital infections. #InfectionControl #FarUVC journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Bacteria show heterogeneous tolerance to disinfectants with possible implications for disinfection outcomes and the evolution of antimicrobial resistances. @niclas_nordholt @BAMResearch journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Animals rely on microbes for protection, with moon snail egg collars showing potential for new medical discoveries. #Microbiome @MeversLab journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Seven dominant clones drive infections caused by Mycobacteroides abscessus. #CysticFibrosis #MAB @PersisterBritt @whiteleylab journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Dietary Amino Acids, Macronutrients, Vaginal Birth and Breastfeeding journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Consequences of deleting vacJ, the membrane component of Mla system located at the OM on the mechanical and functional properties of P. aeruginosa cell envelope journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Alternaria hyphal cell wall nanoparticles (CWNPs) with modified properties by growing the fungi with antifungals (absence of DNH-melanin, different levels of glucan and chitin) activate differently macrophages journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Since March 2022, multidrug-resistant microorganisms linked to Ukrainian patients show extensive resistance to last-resort antibiotics. @ap_hendrickx journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Llama-derived nanobodies targeting Candida albicans could enable rapid diagnosis of fungal infections and drug resistance. @chitinette @AFGTweets @pinobud13 journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

Unlocking protein and gene biomarkers! This study identified biosignatures for precise bacterial-viral differentiation. Advancing patient care. #PrecisionMedicine #LRTI
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Short vs. long reads in 16S rRNA sequencing - what's the impact on shrimp pond microbes? 🔬 New study finds both offer value for disease surveillance. #Microbiome #ShrimpFarming
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Corelating travel with Whole-genome-sequencing provides higher insights to azithromycin-resistant Shigella flexneri 2a in Ontario. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

PabstBR is a novel IPTG-inducible promoter with minimal leakiness and high maximal expression - provided with modular replicative and integrating vectors for use in Acinetobacter baumannii and E. coli
@baconemily18 @jentranxd journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/sp…

To wrap up #PeerReviewWeek2024, we’d like to thank the 1500+ Reviewers from 75 countries that have provided reviews for Spectrum manuscripts over the past year. We appreciate their efforts and are proud to have such a diverse group of researchers from across the globe!

Microbiology Spectrum would like to thank our top Peer Reviewers as part of #PeerReviewWeek2024.
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Current Editors reflect on how their time as a Reviewing Editor helped prepare them to step into the Editor role during #PeerReviewWeek2024.

If you're interested in joining the Reviewing Editor Board, find more information and a link to apply here: journals.asm.org/journal/spectr…

As part of #PeerReviewWeek2024 we would like to thank our top Reviewing Editors.
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As part of #PeerReviewWeek2024 we would like to thank our top Reviewing Editors. @PMMabx @SaritaM_AIIMS @NCState_PMB @UKYMedicine @HaoTan_microbio @Xinzhao_Tong @Inflammatix_Inc @ScarletSam @jkyeom