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MBT has received a score of 9.9 in the latest Cite Score rankings! We are thrilled to be in the top 12% of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology journals. THANKS to our incredible readers, contributors, staff members, and editors for their unwavering support!!!

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PLANT–MICROBE INTERACTIONS are being reshaped by climate change, affecting plant health, pathogen spread, soil microbiomes and food security. Holmes & Matilla discuss biotech solutions from SynComs to phage therapy and microbiome engineering. https://t.co/gPCwQjF3mD

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A new special issue on Plant-Microbe Interactions in the Plant Holobiont, featuring research on plant microbiomes, microbial ecology, plant health, & sustainable agricultural systems. We welcome Opinion articles, Highlights, Reviews, Research articles & Brief reports. SUBMIT NOW

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Synthetic chromosomes in yeast are transforming the study & programming of eukaryotic life. Lusk & Ehrenreich highlight how chromosome-scale genome design in S. cerevisiae can uncover principles of genome organization, adaptation & cellular function https://t.co/DpPkfpWTOv

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Alkalitalea saponilacus is emerging as a promising source of glycoside hydrolases for biotechnology. Stephen et al report enzymes with strong activity and stability under highly alkaline conditions, with potential applications in detergent & biomass. https://t.co/G3uPgLM0CS

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A new special issue on Plant-Microbe Interactions in the Plant Holobiont, featuring research on plant microbiomes, microbial ecology, plant health, & sustainable agricultural systems. We welcome Opinion articles, Highlights, Reviews, Research articles & Brief reports. SUBMIT NOW

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Schiblova et al. reveal that cellulose particles strongly influence Streptomyces growth, morphology & natural product formation. The effects are species-dependent, highlighting the need to tailor cultivation strategies for improved microbial bioprocesses. https://t.co/NXlaJ1hahA

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A new special issue on Plant-Microbe Interactions in the Plant Holobiont, featuring research on plant microbiomes, microbial ecology, plant health, & sustainable agricultural systems. We welcome Opinion articles, Highlights, Reviews, Research articles & Brief reports. SUBMIT NOW

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Wang expand the genetic toolkit of Pichia kudriavzevii with a stable episomal expression system & a promoter library spanning a 455-fold activity range. The platform enabled enhanced mycoprotein production, opening opportunities for sustainable protein. https://t.co/6A0cx1ANyE

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Bozzetti et al. report a Safe-by-Design CRISPR-Cas strategy to eliminate the tetracycline resistance gene tetW from Bifidobacterium animalis while preserving key probiotic traits and genetic stability. A step toward safer next-generation probiotics. https://t.co/NQftagvtnL

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A new special issue on Plant-Microbe Interactions in the Plant Holobiont, featuring research on plant microbiomes, microbial ecology, plant health, & sustainable agricultural systems. We welcome Opinion articles, Highlights, Reviews, Research articles & Brief reports. SUBMIT NOW

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A new special issue on Plant-Microbe Interactions in the Plant Holobiont, featuring research on plant microbiomes, microbial ecology, plant health, & sustainable agricultural systems. We welcome Opinion articles, Highlights, Reviews, Research articles & Brief reports. SUBMIT NOW

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Aparicio et al. developed a broad-host-range dual base editor that transiently induces genome-wide hypermutation, accelerating ALE up to four orders of magnitude. The platform generates improved bacterial phenotypes across diverse Gram-negative species. https://t.co/EkQSpvfQNr

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One Health: A lytic bacteriophage cocktail disrupts mixed-species biofilms formed by carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and Acinetobacter baumannii, improving survival in infection models and offering a promising strategy against AMR. Ren et al. at https://t.co/dAq5dkLukD

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A new special issue on Plant-Microbe Interactions in the Plant Holobiont, featuring research on plant microbiomes, microbial ecology, plant health, & sustainable agricultural systems. We welcome Opinion articles, Highlights, Reviews, Research articles & Brief reports. SUBMIT NOW

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Vique et al. present a bacteriophage-based biocontrol product that shows strong potential against fire blight and black rot. Optimized formulations with CaCO₃ improved phage stability & field persistence, a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides. https://t.co/a0DuRDdRQi

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A new special issue on Plant-Microbe Interactions in the Plant Holobiont, featuring research on plant microbiomes, microbial ecology, plant health, & sustainable agricultural systems. We welcome Opinion articles, Highlights, Reviews, Research articles & Brief reports. SUBMIT NOW

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Synthetic biology rewires carbon metabolism in Bacillus methanolicus by installing a heterologous phosphoketolase pathway, boosting methanol-to-biomass yields by up to 24% while cutting CO₂ loss. A step forward for sustainable C1 biomanufacturing. https://t.co/tNgmV18lbn

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Victor de Lorenzo, a field leader, revisits the environmental release of genetically engineered microorganisms, arguing for a shift from containment-focused regulation to stewardship, traceability, and responsible ecosystem restoration. Read details at https://t.co/y0PAuKFBOj

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A lovely moment at La Granja! 4 of our Associate Editors(Auxi, Pablo, Harald, Juan L.)came together during the Biannual Meeting of the European Academy of Microbiology, sponsored byFEMS. Great to see our editorial community connecting, sharing ideas & strengthening collaborations

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As zoonotic threats continue to emerge, a rapid one-pot RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a assay enables ultra-specific detection of Monkeypox virus Clade I in just 40 min, supporting faster field surveillance and outbreak response. New from Li et al at https://t.co/2vRb5LeXOG