Extracellular vesicle production: A bidirectional effect in the interplay between host and Candida fungi by Kamila Kulig, Maria Rapala-Kozik, Justyna Karkowska-Kuleta

“…Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are integral components of the multifaceted landscape of host-pathogen interactions, with their abundant production by all contributors involved in these complex and dynamic relations. …”
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The Application of Single-Cell Technologies for Vaccine Development Against Viral Infections by Hong Nhi Nguyen, Isabel O. Vanderzee, Fei Wen

“…Single-cell technologies have emerged as transformative tools for dissecting this immune heterogeneity, providing comprehensive and granular insights into cellular phenotypes, functional states, and dynamic host–pathogen interactions. In this review, we examine how single-cell epigenomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and multi-omics approaches are being integrated across all stages of vaccine development—from infection-informed discovery to guide vaccine design, to high-resolution evaluation of efficacy, and refinement of cell lines for manufacturing. …”
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Transcriptomics Analysis of Penicillium expansum ΔWSC1 Infection and Defense Mechanism against It in Pear Fruits by ZHAO Lina, HU Yize, SHU Yuling, Solairaj DHANASEKARAN, ZHANG Xiaoyun, YANG Qiya, ZHANG Hongyin

“…To analyze the role of the WSC1 gene in the pathogenic process of this fungal pathogen, we conducted transcriptomic analysis of a WSC1 knockout (ΔWSC1) strain. …”
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Transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis of the antibacterial mechanism of sanguinarine against Enterobacter cloacae in vitro by Ting Yang, Haojie Sha, Wenlu Bi, Jianguo Zeng, Dingding Su

“…Abstract Background Enterobacter cloacae (E. cloacae) is a notorious pathogen that poses serious threat to both human and animal health, causing severe gut infections and contributing to food spoilage. …”
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Human naïve B cells show evidence of anergy and clonal redemption following vaccination by Brian L. P. Dizon, Prasida Holla, Evan C. Mutic, Paul Schaughency, Susan K. Pierce

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Progress of ursolic acid on the regulation of macrophage: summary and prospect by Wenjing Feng, Kehong Yang, Ying Zou, Zhaohua Xiao, Rongkang Qian, Ronghua Qian

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BeeBox: A novel artificial nestbox for bumblebee research, conservation and engagement by Philip Donkersley, Jenny Roberts

“…Observations indicate that post‐occupancy cleaning by detritivores can mitigate pathogen accumulation, enhancing long‐term nestbox utility. …”
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The role of migration barriers for dispersion of Proliferative Kidney Disease-Balance between disease emergence and habitat connectivity. by Heike Schmidt-Posthaus, Ernst Schneider, Nils Schölzel, Regula Hirschi, Moritz Stelzer, Armin Peter

“…On the other hand, distribution of pathogens by migrating fishes is still a point of concern. …”
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Hidden diversity of Trypanosomatidae (Protozoa: Kinetoplastea) in bats from an urban park in Brazil. by Mariana Alves Lima, Marcela Elisa Vaz, Jennifer Emanuelle Ferreira, Ana Cristina Vianna Mariano da Rocha Lima, Débora Cristina Capucci, Sônia Aparecida Talamoni, Felipe Dutra-Rêgo, José Dilermando Andrade Filho

“…By expanding knowledge of trypanosomatid diversity in urban bats, this study highlights the ecological and epidemiological relevance of bats as hosts and underscores the need for targeted surveillance to assess their role in pathogen transmission dynamics.…”
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Bactericidal, Virucidal, and Biocompatible Properties of 3D Printed Materials Enhanced with Copper and Zinc Nanoparticles by Andrei‐Florin Sandu, Lauren Acton, Phillip Gould

“…This study introduces a novel approach to pathogen control by integrating copper and zinc oxide nanoparticles into 3D printed Stereolithography (SLA) materials. …”
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Development of a rapid on-site nucleic acid detection method for new genotype muscovy duck parvovirus based on RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a by Qizhang Liang, Wei Chen, Weiwei Wang, Rongchang Liu, Qiuling Fu, Guanghua Fu, Longfei Cheng, Nansong Jiang, Hongmei Chen, Yu Huang

“…New genotype Muscovy Duck Parvovirus (N-MDPV), a member of the Parvoviridae family, exhibits broad host tropism affecting Muscovy ducks, semi-Muscovy ducks, and white Kaiva duck. This pathogen causes severe morbidity and mortality in ducklings under 3 weeks of age, characterized by classic parvoviral lesions, beak atrophy, and growth retardation, posing substantial economic threats to China’s duck industry. …”
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Toward understanding sexual immune dimorphism in humans by Tomasz J. Nowak, Michael P. Muehlenbein

“…Behavioral factors, such as pathogen avoidance and risk-taking, add complexity to the dimorphism. …”
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Unraveling the potency of new antibiotics for managing citrus canker of acid lime in Nepal by Samikshya Nepal, Shishir Sharma

“…Reliance on chemical spraying alone is not a sustainable option therefore; these antibiotics can be included in an integrated disease management program. Future research should focus on developing resistant cultivars, finding substitute antibiotics, studying pathogen genetics, conducting sensitivity tests, and using bio-pesticides and plant defense inducers as chemical substitutes.…”
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Efficacy evaluation of fungus Syncephalastrum racemosum and nematicide avermectin against the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita on cucumber. by Wen-Kun Huang, Jian-Hua Sun, Jiang-Kuan Cui, Gang-Feng Wang, Ling-An Kong, Huan Peng, Shu-Long Chen, De-Liang Peng

“…The results indicated that the combination of S. racemosum with avermectin could be an effective biological component in integrated management of RKN on cucumber.…”
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Multi-omics driven paradigm for construction of traditional Chinese Medicine Zheng (syndrome) diagnosis and treatment model, taking Shi Zheng (syndrome of dampness) as an example by Wenkai Wang, Le Yang, Wanhua Li, Ye Sun, Hui Sun, Yanjia Chen, Junling Ren, Jianwen Guo, Shuyun Wei, Fengye Lin, Guangli Yan, Ying Han, Qubo Chen, Xijun Wang

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Cheminformatics Models for Inhibitors of Schistosoma mansoni Thioredoxin Glutathione Reductase by Sonam Gaba, Salma Jamal, Open Source Drug Discovery Consortium, Vinod Scaria

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Pyricularia pennisetigena and Pyricularia oryzae isolates from Paraguay's wheat-growing regions and the impact on wheat by Cinthia Carolina Cazal-Martínez, Yessica Magaliz Reyes-Caballero, Alice Rocio Chávez, Pastor Enmanuel Pérez-Estigarribia, Man Mohan Kohli, Alcides Rojas, Andrea Alejandra Arrua, Juliana Moura-Mendes, Ramón Souza-Perera, José Juan Zúñiga Agilar, Emile Gluck-Thaler, Horacio Lopez-Nicora, Julio Cesar Masaru Iehisa

“…These results highlight the critical importance of integrated disease management strategies, particularly the identification of inoculum sources, to mitigate cross-species pathogen transmission. …”
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Polyvinyl Alcohol Nanofibers with Embedded Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles: Preparation, Structural Characterization, and Biological Activity by Islam Gomaa, Haitham Kalil, Ahmed I. Abdel-Salam, Medhat A. Ibrahim, Mekki Bayachou

“…Eco-friendly iron and manganese oxide nanoparticles (Fe₂O₃ and Mn₂O₃) were synthesized and integrated into graphene sheets to form uniform composites. …”
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A Rare Case of Exophiala Dermatitidis Isolation in a Patient with Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis: Colonization or True Infection? by Francesco Rocco Bertuccio, Nicola Baio, Simone Montini, Valentina Ferroni, Vittorio Chino, Lucrezia Pisanu, Marianna Russo, Ilaria Giana, Elisabetta Gallo, Lorenzo Arlando, Klodjana Mucaj, Mitela Tafa, Maria Arminio, Emanuela De Stefano, Alessandro Cascina, Angelo Guido Corsico, Giulia Maria Stella, Valentina Conio

“…<b>Background:</b> <i>Exophiala dermatitidis</i> is a dematiaceous, thermotolerant, yeast-like fungus increasingly recognized as an opportunistic pathogen in chronic airway diseases. While commonly associated with cystic fibrosis, its clinical significance in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) remains unclear. …”
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The potential role of probiotics and their bioactive compounds in the management of pulmonary tuberculosis by Hamed Memariani, Mojtaba Memariani, Seyed Ebrahim Eskandari, Abdolmajid Ghasemian, Ali Nour Neamatollahi

“…Future research should prioritize high-quality randomized controlled trials that integrate omics with personalized microbiome-based therapeutic approaches to combat TB.…”
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