Dynamics of bacterial biofilm development imaged using light sheet fluorescence microscopy by Lenka Šmerdová, Tibor Füzik, Lucie Valentová, Pavol Bárdy, Michaela Procházková, Martina Pařenicová, Pavel Plevka

“…We studied the development of biofilms of the human pathogens Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. …”
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Genetic and codon usage analyses reveal the evolution of the seoul virus by Yamei Wei, Yamei Wei, Yanan Cai, Yanan Cai, Xu Han, Zhanying Han, Yanbo Zhang, Yonggang Xu, Caixiao Jiang, Qi Li, Qi Li

“…The S segment demonstrated the strongest pathogenicity due to its closer codon usage alignment with Homo sapiens (H. sapiens) and Rattus norvegicus (R. norvegicus), whereas the L segment showed the lowest host adaptation. …”
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A predictive language model for SARS-CoV-2 evolution by Enhao Ma, Xuan Guo, Mingda Hu, Penghua Wang, Xin Wang, Congwen Wei, Gong Cheng

“…However, existing predictive models have yet to integrate the regularity and randomness of viral mutations with minimal data requirements. …”
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Tracheal and cloacal bacterial diversity of red listed Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) by Marine Murtskhvaladze, Marine Murtskhvaladze, Levan Ninua, Nika Budagashvili, Ekaterine Tevdoradze, Zurab Gurgenidze, Adam Kotorashvili, Nato Kotaria, Alexander Gavashelishvili, Zurab Javakhishvili

“…Efforts aiming at protection of red-listed birds may not presently prioritize microbiome considerations but integrating microbiome research into conservation strategies could yield significant benefits.…”
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Resistotypes as a characterization of microbial communities associated with human health. Systematic Review by Alexander V. Pavlenko, Ignat V. Sonets, Aleksandr I. Manolov, Elizaveta V. Starikova, Elena N. Ilina

“…Resistotype analysis can be applied both in clinical practice, to select the most appropriate method of therapy, and in agriculture, to improve the control of antibiotic resistance of microorganisms pathogenic to animals.…”
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Epstein–Barr virus induces aberrant B cell migration and diapedesis via FAK-dependent chemotaxis pathways by Susanne Delecluse, Francesco Baccianti, Manon Zala, Alina Steffens, Carolin Drenda, Daniel Judt, Tim Holland-Letz, Remy Poirey, Pierre Sujobert, Henri-Jacques Delecluse

“…Our results thus provide mechanistic insight on EBV-induced B cell dysregulation, and also hint curbing migration as a potential target for reducing the pathogenicity of EBV-infected B cells.…”
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Recent Advances in Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma for <i>E. coli</i> Decontamination in Food: A Review by Muhammad Waqar Ahmed, Kainat Gul, Sohail Mumtaz

“…Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) acts as a powerful antibacterial tool in the food industry, effectively eliminating <i>E. coli</i> and a wide range of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores, and biofilms in meat and vegetables. …”
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Novel silver nanoparticles loaded Cu-based metal-organic framework as a promising antimicrobial material for controlling Escherichia coli O157:H7 in pork by Dongbo Yang, Jing Yi, Xiaoya Li, Shuqi Zhang, Yiming Xiang, Xingxing Liu, Zhongguo Shan, Haihua Wang

“…The risk of infection following consumption of foodborne pathogens contaminated foods became a significant concern for human health and imposes great economic losses to food industry. …”
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CRISPR-Cas12a/RPA Dual-Readout Assay for Rapid Field Detection of Porcine Rotavirus with Visualization by Xinjie Jiang, Yun Huang, Yi Jiang, Guang Yang, Xiaocong Zheng, Shuai Gao

“…The assay demonstrates a detection limit of 10² copies/μL within 1 h, exhibiting no cross-reactivity with phylogenetically related pathogens such as Transmissible Gastroenteritis Virus (TGEV). …”
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Lipin-1 Deficiency-Associated Recurrent Rhabdomyolysis and Exercise-Induced Myalgia Persisting into Adulthood: A Case Report and Review of Literature by Neluwa Liyanage Ruwan Indika, Dinesha Maduri Vidanapathirana, Eresha Jasinge, Roshitha Waduge, Narangoda Liyanage Ajantha Shyamali, Poruthotage Pradeep Rasika Perera

“…The histochemical findings of the patient under discussion were consistent with a metabolic myopathy affecting membrane integrity. A homozygous, likely pathogenic variant c.1684G>T encoding p.…”
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Multi-Omics Analysis of <i>Curculio dieckmanni</i> (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Larvae Reveals Host Responses to <i>Steinernema carpocapsae</i> Infection by Bin Wang, Fanyu Meng, Shiqi Song, Bin Xie, Shuxia Jia, Dongying Xiu, Xingpeng Li

“…To investigate the molecular responses of hazelnut weevil larvae to nematode infection, we employed integrated transcriptomic and proteomic analyses following infection by <i>S. carpocapsae</i>. …”
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Metagenomics-based novel Caulimoviridae virus discovery and its development of identification markers in Lilium lancifolium thunb by Huabing Liang, Yongxue Yang, Shuyuan Yi, Dingjun Cai, Haiping Zhou, Hongqing Yin, Chengxiao Yuan, Guolin Zhou, Daogang Tian, Xiaochuan Xia, Zhanchang Wang, Fazhi Chen

“…(tiger lily) through integrated metagenomic sequencing and Sanger sequencing. …”
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An in silico approach deciphering the commensal dynamics in the cutaneous milieu by Sumathi Kalankariyan, Anjana Thottapillil, Abha Saxena, Manoj Srivatsn S, Vinitha Kadamkode, Renu Kapoor, Rupak Mitra, Janhavi Raut, KV Venkatesh

“…These interactions are fundamental for preserving skin homeostasis and combating pathogenic invaders. Our comprehensive mathematical model, integrating commensal dynamics, immune responses, and skin microenvironment variables, provides insights into these intricate interactions. …”
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Microbiological contamination in broiler– a narrative overview on recent data and documentation in routine slaughter by Bastian Wyink, Henrike von Haacke, Felix Reich, Anja Beterams, Niels Bandick, Thiemo Albert, Michael Südbeck, Thomas Alter, Lothar Kreienbrock, Alina Kirse

“…To assess the effectiveness of reduction measures integrated into the slaughtering process, a baseline of contamination needs to be defined. …”
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Comparative efficacy of Biogents Sentinel and CDC traps for Aedes and Culex mosquito surveillance in India by Appadurai Daniel Reegan, Munusamy Rajiv Gandhi, Manickam Balachandar, Ary Farajollahi, Banugopan Kesavaraju, Savarimuthu Ignacimuthu

“…Abstract Background Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) are important arthropod vectors that are responsible for transmitting numerous pathogens of major diseases. Adult mosquito traps help in effective surveillance. …”
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Whole Genome Analysis of <i>Pediococcus acidilactici</i> XJ-24 and Its Role in Preventing <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> ATCC^® 19115^TM Infection in C57BL/6 Mic... by Weizhong Hu, Shuxin Zhou, Amel Ibrahim, Guannan Li, Sameh Awad, José Ramos-Vivas, Jianquan Kan, Muying Du

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> As probiotics gain prominence in the prevention and treatment of intestinal diseases, their protective effects against pathogens and influence on host health have drawn significant attention. …”
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Advances in drug resistance and resistance mechanisms of four colorectal cancer-associated gut microbiota by Yu Gan, Hao Yang, Maijian Wang, Jida Li

“…Gut microbiota are present in the human intestinal system and have certain functions, which include the integrity of the epithelial barrier and the enhancement of protective immune responses. …”
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Hexameric-Based Hierarchy in the Sizes of a Cytolysin Pore-Forming Complex by Meijun Liu, Xintao Qin, Menglin Luo, Yi Shen, Jiabin Wang, Jielin Sun, Daniel M. Czajkowsky, Zhifeng Shao

“…Perfringolysin O (PFO) is a prototypical member of a large family of pore-forming toxins (PFTs) that are potent virulence factors for many pathogenic bacteria. One of the most enigmatic properties of these PFTs is how structural changes are coordinated between different subunits within a single complex. …”
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Tick-borne flavivirus exoribonuclease-resistant RNAs contain a double loop structure by Conner J. Langeberg, Matthew J. Szucs, Madeline E. Sherlock, Quentin Vicens, Jeffrey S. Kieft

“…Abstract Viruses from the Flaviviridae family contain human relevant pathogens that generate subgenomic noncoding RNAs during infection using structured exoribonuclease resistant RNAs (xrRNAs). …”
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Structural insights into terminal arabinosylation of mycobacterial cell wall arabinan by Yaqi Liu, Chelsea M. Brown, Satchal Erramilli, Yi-Chia Su, Shih-Yun Guu, Po-Sen Tseng, Yu-Jen Wang, Nam Ha Duong, Piotr Tokarz, Brian Kloss, Cheng-Ruei Han, Hung-Yu Chen, José Rodrigues, Kay-Hooi Khoo, Margarida Archer, Anthony A. Kossiakoff, Todd L. Lowary, Phillip J. Stansfeld, Rie Nygaard, Filippo Mancia

“…A critical factor in Mtb’s pathogenicity is its intricate cell envelope, which acts as a formidable barrier against immune defences and pharmacological interventions. …”
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