Marine biofilms: diversity, interactions and biofouling
Marine biofilms are ubiquitous in the marine environment. These complex microbial
communities rapidly respond to environmental changes and encompass hugely diverse …
communities rapidly respond to environmental changes and encompass hugely diverse …
Targeting mechanisms of tailed bacteriophages
Phages differ substantially in the bacterial hosts that they infect. Their host range is
determined by the specific structures that they use to target bacterial cells. Tailed phages …
determined by the specific structures that they use to target bacterial cells. Tailed phages …
[HTML][HTML] Programmable protein delivery with a bacterial contractile injection system
Endosymbiotic bacteria have evolved intricate delivery systems that enable these organisms
to interface with host biology. One example, the extracellular contractile injection systems …
to interface with host biology. One example, the extracellular contractile injection systems …
Coral probiotics: premise, promise, prospects
The use of Beneficial Microorganisms for Corals (BMCs) has been proposed recently as a
tool for the improvement of coral health, with knowledge in this research topic advancing …
tool for the improvement of coral health, with knowledge in this research topic advancing …
Beneficial microorganisms for corals (BMC): proposed mechanisms for coral health and resilience
The symbiotic association between the coral animal and its endosymbiotic dinoflagellate
partner Symbiodinium is central to the success of corals. However, an array of other …
partner Symbiodinium is central to the success of corals. However, an array of other …
A century of the phage: past, present and future
Viruses that infect bacteria (bacteriophages; also known as phages) were discovered 100
years ago. Since then, phage research has transformed fundamental and translational …
years ago. Since then, phage research has transformed fundamental and translational …
Comparative genomics reveals electron transfer and syntrophic mechanisms differentiating methanotrophic and methanogenic archaea
The anaerobic oxidation of methane coupled to sulfate reduction is a microbially mediated
process requiring a syntrophic partnership between anaerobic methanotrophic (ANME) …
process requiring a syntrophic partnership between anaerobic methanotrophic (ANME) …
Beneficial microbes affect endogenous mechanisms controlling root development
Plants have incredible developmental plasticity, enabling them to respond to a wide range of
environmental conditions. Among these conditions is the presence of plant growth …
environmental conditions. Among these conditions is the presence of plant growth …
Structure of the T4 baseplate and its function in triggering sheath contraction
Several systems, including contractile tail bacteriophages, the type VI secretion system and
R-type pyocins, use a multiprotein tubular apparatus to attach to and penetrate host cell …
R-type pyocins, use a multiprotein tubular apparatus to attach to and penetrate host cell …
Pervasive domestication of defective prophages by bacteria
Integrated phages (prophages) are major contributors to the diversity of bacterial gene
repertoires. Domestication of their components is thought to have endowed bacteria with …
repertoires. Domestication of their components is thought to have endowed bacteria with …