Editor in Chief, Journal of Bacteriology; Bacterial Biofilms, Surface Sensing, c-di-GMP Signaling, Polymicrobial Communities & Gut Microbiota in Cystic Fibrosis
New in JB: Roberge & Burrows review the role of the PilB ATPase and other factors in the assembly of type IV pili.
https://t.co/HflWzTuhFA
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TfpY is a conserved accessory protein found in type IV pili (T4P)-expressing bacteria. While T4P are often phage receptors, research in #JBacteriology suggests TfpY does not mediate phage defense, but instead facilitates efficient pilus assembly/function. https://t.co/kV6VofQepx
New in JB: Romanov and O'Connor will teach you about the history of Legionella, and its tremendous role as a tool to understand host biology.
https://t.co/43LFWGVMYb
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New in JB: Garretto, Woods et al. examine 2,248 clinical E. faecium isolates and show that Bacteriocin 43 (bac43) is highly conserved and increasing in prevalence, which has implications for infections/spread by this pathogen.
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https://t.co/7iW9jI2XAF
Know an outstanding lecturer? Nominate them for the ASM Distinguished Lecturer (ASMDL) roster, a group of accomplished scientists who deliver lectures & participate in career development & mentoring activities at ASM Branch meetings. Submit by Jan. 28! https://t.co/8gvALEh6qP
New in JB: Brezovská, Krásný et al. show that a σA-MoaB2 interaction modulates gene expression in. M smegmatis - and they solve the structure of MoaB2, too.
https://t.co/l5NGG6TgYx
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Pls share: Penn State Berks, a college of Penn State University in suburban Reading, has a Tenure-track appointment in biology with a focus in prokaryotic microbiology starting August 2025. A Ph.D. in microbiology or a related field is required.
https://t.co/WAy3AqXizB
JB Editor's Choice: Ramírez-Guadiana, Rudner et al. perform a genetic screen to identify spore germination genes. Their data support a model whereby GerY, GerT, and the GerP play a role in the transit of nutrients across the spore coat.
https://t.co/qgo9BdCqzG
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Mycobacterium abscessus (Mabs) is often found in the cystic fibrosis (CF) lung, where it forms biofilms. Exogenous heme alters Mabs biofilms by preventing formation of a submerged film and promoting the growth of unattached aggregates. @JournalSpectrum: https://t.co/4ivLDvGUGA
Just published a new paper with our collaborator here at Dartmouth - Mukul Sharma. This project leverages disciplines from micro to earth sciences to oceanography to explore a new mechanism of carbon sequestration.
https://t.co/uwJXteudYt
JB Editor's Choice: Carey, Parsek et al. explore the regulation of the Psl matrix component by QS.
https://t.co/4QVVMEFKFc
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