mBio

The American Society for Microbiology’s first broad-scope, online-only, open-access journal. Contact us at [email protected].

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The mono-ADP ribosyl transferase family of toxins encoded by pathogens of global importance, including Salmonella spp., Neisseria spp. and C. difficile induces actin depolymerization leading to MAP4K activation and JNK-dependent cell death. #mBio: https://t.co/HobR817ewn

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Protists are common in mammalian guts. But what do they do? New research suggests that competition between commensal protists shapes gut mucosal immunity in mice. Get the full story in #mBio: https://t.co/a1DEIw84zY

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This #mBio study identifies new triggers for the PhoPR two-component system and provides important new insights into the functional implication of evolutionary changes in this system in #tuberculosis bacilli. https://t.co/iuEQ5ta02m #Mycobacterium

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Estrogen drives cutaneous #papillomavirus disease. Using an MmuPV1 model, @ufveeri et al. show estrogen receptor α signaling boosts viral infection, suppresses immunity, and accelerates neoplastic progression. https://t.co/GryfIx8Wc4

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When Coccidioides spores are inhaled, they transform into a pathogenic form that allows the fungus to spread throughout the body and cause disease. New research in #mBio shows that macrophage phagocytosis of Coccidioides promotes this differentiation. https://t.co/J8C9ghQx3L

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mBio's Editor in Chief @whiteleylab and Minireview Editor @AnuradhaMyco will be speakers at this exciting upcoming symposium in New Delhi!

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The future of microbial science is shaped by the people leading the conversation. Get ready to hear from experts at the ASM–CSIR‑IGIB Symposium on Decoding Microbial Systems.

🗣️ View the current list https://t.co/t4YzMaceCy

📅 Apply by June 12.

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Based on the analyses of 32 overland radiation fog events, this #mBio study shows that fog waters contain microbiomes well differentiated in composition from those in dry aerosol microbiomes that occur locally before, during, or after fog event. https://t.co/8IL1AEWc9H

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Adjunct #immunotherapy shows promise in deadly mold infections. New #mBio study finds anti–PD-1 + IFN-γ with #antifungals improved survival in severe cases, supporting immune-restoring strategies in invasive mold diseases. https://t.co/XYi9HYoWvU

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First publication from the lab. It demonstrates how Lipid Droplets and Extracellular Vesicle interplay helps in egress of Japanese Encephalitis Virus.
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🔬 How do we unlock the mysteries of the microbial universe? The Spring 2026 issue of Microcosm explores how curiosity-driven, fundamental research reveals the “why” and “how” of microbial life, enabling advances that address real-world challenges.🔗 https://t.co/sMAou3oFlv

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New #mBio study finds that #Chlamydia trachomatis effector CT181 binds Mcl-1 to keep #neutrophils alive--boosting bacterial survival, #inflammation, & persistence. A new immune evasion strategy with #pathogenesis implications. https://t.co/V9qns5n7k0

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Disruption of the interaction between the phosphatase NimT & cyclin-dependent kinase NimX in A. fumigatus can be achieved with an inhibitor that arrests the fungal duplication cycle, highlighting mitotic regulators as antifungal drug targets. #mBio: https://t.co/g1KG0ojY5Q

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Label-free #microscopy, real-time insights. Label-free analysis of biofilms (LFAB) enables high-throughput tracking of #biofilm growth and uncovers new genetic drivers in #Streptococcus pneumoniae. A powerful tool for biofilm biology. https://t.co/PNOq8x5kAV #mBio #genetics

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Group B Streptococcus (GBS), the leading cause of neonatal sepsis and meningitis, is associated with the mucin-degrading intestinal commensal Akkermansia muciniphila, a newly identified colonizer of the vaginal tract. #mBio: https://t.co/laUOz0yOcH

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Showing the data is the first rule of figures. So it's good news that biologists increasingly show the data in their figures--but there is still room for improvement. https://t.co/ciTUlbNpQX #mBio

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How can scientific societies drive impact? A new portfolio model from the American Academy of Microbiology positions microbial sciences as a driver of real-world solutions, policy, and innovation. https://t.co/n1yUImm2V2 #mBio #climatechange #microbiology

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#MicrobiologyMonday: S. aureus has been observed within nanoscale channels in bone that are 2–3 times smaller than its own diameter. How does it get there? Fluid pressures in the body may help transport the bacteria into bone. Learn more in #mBio: https://t.co/dOmqpZPKRV

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SARS-CoV-2 without nsp14 proofreading? It persists, but with reduced replication, fidelity, fitness, and pathogenicity. New insights into #antiviral targets and virus–host interactions. https://t.co/MwbOm5MUBl @timothysheahan #mBio #coronavirus #pathogenesis

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Mitochondria do more than power cells; they shape antiviral immunity. This new #mBio mGem offers insights into metabolic rewiring during infection. https://t.co/oBSNmvqFOP #immunology #virology #mitochondria #immunometabolism

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Obesity is typically associated with more severe disease during #influenza & #SARS-CoV2 infections, amongst other respiratory pathogens. Surprisingly, this #mBio study finds diet-induced obese mice actually fare better during #RSV infection. @SSCLabQuips https://t.co/ZnMgLI1ueJ