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The paper identifies VAR2CSA-specific monoclonal antibodies that synergistically enhance phagocytosis of malaria-infected red blood cells when combined, but none inhibit CSA binding.

This paper shows that cAMP inputs into a bistable regulatory network drive subpopulations of Pseudomonas aeruginosa cells to prime for T3SS expression.

The paper tracks vaginal microbiome changes in bacterial vaginosis after antibiotic treatment to identify microbial patterns linked to treatment resilience.

This study isolates folate-producing probiotics, identifies their folate synthesis mechanisms, and shows they improve folate status and gut microbiota in folate-deficient mice.

This study shows how ETBF reprograms host metabolism to create an oxidative niche that supports its growth in the inflamed gut.

This study shows that Enterococcus faecalis increases antibiotic resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa within iron-limited biofilms by inducing specific transcriptional changes.

This study shows that phenotypic heterogeneity in Klebsiella pneumoniae affects phage resistance and cocktail efficacy, with acapsular variants being more susceptible to phages and sustaining cocktail effectiveness under selective pressure.

This study investigates the role of cysteine proteases in Trypanosoma cruzi differentiation and egress, showing that their inhibition blocks maturation and delays parasite release.

This study evaluates machine learning tools for predicting phage-host interactions across taxonomic levels, finding significant variability in performance, especially at finer resolutions like Family and Species.

This study uses a diabetic mouse model to show that Enterococcus faecium persists in wounds due to impaired clearance and altered immune responses compared to non-diabetic mice.

This study identifies host and bacterial factors influencing acquisition of Streptococcus pneumoniae in mice, showing that prior viral infection and capsule expression enhance acquisition, while prior colonization blocks it.

This study shows that RodA promotes Group B Streptococcus intestinal colonization by enhancing fitness under gastrointestinal stress and competitive interactions.

This study identifies AltR, a transcription factor in Pantoea ananatis, which regulates thiosulfinate tolerance and pathogenicity in response to plant-derived antimicrobials.

This study identifies natural YFV infection in Sabethes albiprivus in southern Brazil, highlighting its potential role as a secondary vector and emphasizing the need for enhanced surveillance and vaccination.

This study shows that Group A Streptococcus perforates macrophage phagolysosomes, releasing both host and bacterial proteins into the cytosol, which triggers inflammatory responses and contributes to disease pathology.

This paper develops and evaluates a pan-fungal lateral flow device for rapid identification of pathogens in microbial keratitis using ex vivo porcine cornea models.

This paper investigates the role of SanA in maintaining envelope integrity in E. coli by linking its absence to increased lipid II availability and imbalanced septal peptidoglycan synthesis.

The paper develops a cost-effective alveolus-on-chip to study early Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, showing macrophages enhance infection susceptibility.

This paper characterizes a novel Pectobacterium phage, identifies its receptor-binding proteins, and demonstrates LPS as a key receptor for phage adsorption, providing insights for phage therapy against taro soft rot.

The paper identifies broad-spectrum antiviral scaffolds against multiple flaviviruses using integrative proteome-wide virtual screening and docking.