K. Pogliano

An essential and highly selective protein import pathway encoded by nucleus-forming phage

This paper identifies components of a novel protein import pathway in phages, revealing a mechanism for selective protein trafficking into the phage nucleus.

A mobile intron facilitates interference competition between co-infecting viruses

The paper shows a mobile intron in bacteriophage ΦPA3 uses its homing endonuclease to interfere with co-infecting phage ΦKZ, providing a competitive reproductive advantage.

A transcriptionally active lipid vesicle encloses theinjected Chimalliviridae genome in early infection

The paper shows that Chimalliviridae form a lipid membrane-bound EPI vesicle during early infection, which hosts transcription of the phage genome, and demonstrates the necessity of a second compartment, the phage nucleus, for genome replication.

Identifying the core genome of the nucleus-forming bacteriophage family and characterization of Erwinia phage RAY

The paper identifies a core genome of nucleus-forming bacteriophages and characterizes the replication mechanism of Erwinia phage RAY.

Subcellular Organization of Viral Particles During Maturation of Nucleus-Forming Jumbo Phage

The paper visualizes the subcellular organization of mature viral particles in nucleus-forming jumbo phages, revealing a structured assembly process called phage bouquets.

Bacterial Cytological Profiling Identifies Rhodanine-containing PAINS Analogs as Specific Inhibitors of E. coli Thymidylate Kinase in Vivo

Asymmetric localization of the cell division machinery during Bacillus subtilis sporulation

This study shows that during Bacillus subtilis sporulation, the cell division machinery is asymmetrically localized, leading to different cell fates.

Isolation and characterization of Streptomyces bacteriophages and Streptomyces strains encoding biosynthetic arsenals

This study identifies novel Streptomyces strains and phages with potential for antibiotic discovery and genetic manipulation.

From iron to antibiotics: Identification of conserved bacterial-fungal interactions across diverse partners

This study identifies conserved bacterial-fungal interactions across 16 bacterial-fungal pairs, revealing that fungi modulate iron and biotin availability and produce uncharacterized antibiotics.

The molecular architecture of engulfment during Bacillus subtilis sporulation

This study uses cryo-electron tomography to visualize Bacillus subtilis sporulation, revealing new insights into the engulfment process and the role of the SpoIIDMP complex in membrane migration.

Cell wall remodeling drives engulfment during Bacillus subtilis sporulation

This study identifies cell wall remodeling as the mechanism driving membrane movement during Bacillus subtilis sporulation.