Biochar and Bacillus subtilis boost cut chrysanthemum growth via intensified microbial interkingdom interactions by Rui Tao, Wangying Ding, Keyi Zhang, Shuoshuo Wu, Jun Li, Guixin Chu, Baowei Hu

“…Yet, the effectiveness of integrating biochar and microbial antagonists in alleviating these obstacles in cut chrysanthemum production remains unclear. …”
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Differential transcriptome analysis of different resistant citrus varieties infected with wild-type and toxin synthesis-impaired strains causing Alternaria brown spot by MA Hui, MA Haijie, JIAO Chen, LI Hongye

“…By comparing the corresponding differences in transcription between the two citrus varieties against the toxin-producing and non-toxin-producing strains, we found that the genes involved in the pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs)-triggered immunity (PTI) and effector-triggered immunity (ETI) pathways, pathogenesis-related proteins, WRKY transcription factors, and the secondary metabolic pathway were induced by the toxin-producing strain in both the varieties. …”
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Revealing fitness and virulence determinants of hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae during infection in Galleria mellonella using a transposon library by Lisheng Xiao, Zihan Nie, Deyi Zhuang, Yufeng Zhou, Weiwei Zhu

“…In this study, we systematically identified genes involved in host adaptation by generating a transposon mutant library and integrating a Galleria mellonella infection model with transposon sequencing (Tn-seq) technology. …”
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Deciphering the role of SMU.1147 in peptide-mediated signaling and competence in Streptococcus mutans by Jeong Nam Kim, Si-Uk Ryoo, Yeuna Nam

“…Our findings suggest that SMU.1147 plays a critical role in regulating peptide-mediated signaling, metabolic coordination, and environmental adaptation in S. mutans, positioning it as a key integrator of the metabolic and stress response networks that are essential for pathogenicity and survival.IMPORTANCEUnderstanding the regulatory mechanisms that govern virulence and environmental adaptation in Streptococcus mutans is essential for developing strategies to mitigate dental caries. …”
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Development of ptxD/Phi as a new dominant selection system for genetic manipulation in Cryptococcus neoformans by Muthita Khongthongdam, Tanaporn Phetruen, Sittinan Chanarat

“…ABSTRACT Cryptococcus neoformans is a globally distributed pathogenic fungus posing a significant threat to immunocompromised individuals, particularly those with HIV/AIDS. …”
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The response to desiccation in Acinetobacter baumannii by Massimiliano Lucidi, Giulia Capecchi, Cinzia Spagnoli, Arianna Basile, Irene Artuso, Luca Persichetti, Elisa Fardelli, Giovanni Capellini, Daniela Visaggio, Francesco Imperi, Giordano Rampioni, Livia Leoni, Paolo Visca

“…The long-term resistance to desiccation on abiotic surfaces is a key determinant of the adaptive success of Acinetobacter baumannii as a healthcare-associated bacterial pathogen. Here, the cellular and molecular mechanisms enabling A. baumannii to resist desiccation and persist on abiotic surfaces were investigated. …”
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<i>Streptococcus equi</i> subsp. <i>zooepidemicus</i> Supernatant Containing Streptolysin S Alters the Equine Nasal and Vaginal Mucosa, Modulating Equine Herpesvirus 1, 3 and 4 Inf... by Eslam Mohamed, Jolien Van Cleemput, Burak Şahin, Wim Van den Broeck, Filip Boyen, Hans Nauwynck

“…It is an opportunistic pathogen that may occasionally lead to various types of infections. …”
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Facilitating bootstrapped and rarefaction-based microbiome diversity analysis with q2-boots [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by J Gregory Caporaso, Evan Bolyen, Anthony Simard, Andrew Manley, Jeff Meilander, Chloe Herman, Elizabeth Gehret, Isaiah Raspet

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Bioprospecting and mechanistic insights of Trichoderma spp. for suppression of Ganoderma-induced basal stem rot in oil palm by M. Amrutha Lakshmi, M. Indraja, Udai B. Singh, A. R. N. S. Subanna, G. K Challa, Ritu Mawar, W. P. Dauda

“…A tailored Trichoderma consortium achieved 61.94% disease suppression, reduced foliar and bole severity by 48.59 and 20.22%, respectively, and increased plant height (47.59 ± 2.52 cm) and shoot fresh weight (15.83 ± 0.80 g).Implications/conclusionThese findings establish T. afroharzianum as a promising biocontrol agent for BSR suppression through multiple mechanisms, including competitive exclusion and pathogen inhibition. The results support its potential for field deployment as part of an integrated, climate-resilient disease management strategy in oil palm cultivation.…”
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piRNA Defense Against Endogenous Retroviruses by Milky Abajorga, Leonid Yurkovetskiy, Jeremy Luban

“…PIWI-interacting RNAs (piRNAs) are single-stranded, 21–35 nucleotide RNAs generated by the PIWI clade of Argonaute proteins that maintain the integrity of the animal germline by silencing transposons. …”
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An expanded cell wall damage signaling network is comprised of the transcription factors Rlm1 and Sko1 in Candida albicans. by Marienela Y Heredia, Mélanie A C Ikeh, Deepika Gunasekaran, Karen A Conrad, Sviatlana Filimonava, Dawn H Marotta, Clarissa J Nobile, Jason M Rauceo

“…The human fungal pathogen Candida albicans is constantly exposed to environmental challenges impacting the cell wall. …”
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Genome assembly and annotation of Babesia rossi, a protozoan parasite for canine babesiosis by Neelam Redekar, Xu Wang, Luis Neves, Steven Brooks, Justin Lack, Andrew Leisewitz, Hans Ackerman

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NLRs in plant immunity: Structural insights and molecular mechanisms by Qingshuo Gu, Shasha Liu, Zuhua He, Xiangzong Meng, Yiwen Deng

“…Plants defend against pathogens by employing intracellular NLR (nucleotide-binding leucine-rich repeat) receptors to detect pathogen effectors and initiate immune responses. …”
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Divergent molecular pathways govern temperature-dependent wheat stem rust resistance genes by Tim C. Hewitt, Keshav Sharma, Jianping Zhang, Chunhong Chen, Prabin Bajgain, Dhara Bhatt, Smriti Singh, Pablo D. Olivera Firpo, Jun Yang, Qiaoli Wang, Narayana Upadhyaya, Curtis Pozniak, Robert McIntosh, Evans Lagudah, Peng Zhang, Matthew N. Rouse

“…Abstract The wheat stem rust pathogen Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici (Pgt) causes severe crop losses worldwide. …”
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Dissecting the energy metabolism in Mycoplasma pneumoniae through genome‐scale metabolic modeling by Judith A H Wodke, Jacek Puchałka, Maria Lluch‐Senar, Josep Marcos, Eva Yus, Miguel Godinho, Ricardo Gutiérrez‐Gallego, Vitor A P Martins dos Santos, Luis Serrano, Edda Klipp, Tobias Maier

“…Abstract Mycoplasma pneumoniae, a threatening pathogen with a minimal genome, is a model organism for bacterial systems biology for which substantial experimental information is available. …”
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Comprehensive Review of Strategies for Lactic Acid Bacteria Production and Metabolite Enhancement in Probiotic Cultures: Multifunctional Applications in Functional Foods by Jiun Shen Loo, Siti Nur Hazwani Oslan, Nur Anis Safiah Mokshin, Rafidah Othman, Zarina Amin, Wipawee Dejtisakdi, Asep Awaludin Prihanto, Joo Shun Tan

“…These metabolites aid in gut health, pathogen inhibition, and enhanced productivity in the food, pharmaceutical, and aquaculture industries. …”
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The alert for emergence of pig-associated MRSA ST 398 in multi-regions China by Mingquan Cui, Hejia Wang, Ningning Han, Wenli Tang, Xiangbin Song

“…These results underscore the urgent need for integrated pork supply chain surveillance strategies to monitor this emerging zoonotic pathogen.…”
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Zonation of the Vitis vinifera microbiome in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano PDO production area by Giorgia Palladino, Enrico Nanetti, Daniel Scicchitano, Nicolò Cinti, Lucia Foresto, Alice Cozzi, Antonio Gonzalez Vara Rodriguez, Nicolò Interino, Jessica Fiori, Silvia Turroni, Marco Candela, Simone Rampelli

“…Abstract The microbial dimension of the terroir is crucial for wine quality, as microbiomes contribute to plant biofertilization, stress tolerance and pathogen suppression. While microbial terroir can act as a biological signature at large scale, data for local contexts is lacking, hindering the characterization of regional microbial diversity in vineyards. …”
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Improving clinical care of patients in Nipah outbreaks: moving beyond ‘compassionate use’ by Md Zakiul Hassan, Amanda Rojek, Piero Olliaro, Peter Horby

“…Despite being a WHO priority pathogen, there has been no systematic effort to improve patient care for NiVD, leading to consistently poor outcomes. …”
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A review of engraftment assessments following fecal microbiota transplant by Chloe Herman, Bridget M. Barker, Thais F. Bartelli, Vidhi Chandra, Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown, Mary Jewell, Le Li, Chen Liao, Florencia McAllister, Khemlal Nirmalkar, Joao B. Xavier, J. Gregory Caporaso

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