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Researchers have deciphered how the beneficial fungus Serendipita indica successfully colonizes plant roots of Arabidopsis thaliana. The fungus secretes enzymes that produce a molecule called deoxyadenosine (dAdo), which activates cell death in plants, enabling colonization without causing significant harm.
Researchers have discovered two previously unknown bacterial species in deep-sea corals from the Gulf of Mexico. These bacteria have extremely reduced genomes and lack the ability to break down carbohydrates, surviving on amino acids instead. The discovery provides insights into the unique adaptations of deep-sea organisms.
A new study has identified novel strains of microbes that have adapted to use limited resources in cities, including those found in Hong Kong's subways and skin. These microbes can metabolize manufactured products, posing health risks if they are pathogenic.
Researchers at Kiel University developed a new method to study bacteria using microscopy and metabolomics, revealing insights into chemical communication between microbes and their hosts. The method allows for the simultaneous identification of individual bacteria and analysis of metabolites without laboratory cultivation.
A team of researchers from Okayama University found that short-chain fatty acids produced by intestinal bacteria trigger elongation of dendrites in dendritic cells, capturing intestinal pathogens and enhancing immune responses. This discovery may lead to the development of new treatments targeting dendritic cells to prevent diseases.
Coral cells use a molecule called LePin to mark friendly algae for ingestion, a mutually beneficial relationship that helps corals survive. This discovery could inform strategies to prevent coral bleaching and promote coral resilience.
Fruit fly gut remodels itself to accommodate beneficial microbiome species, maintaining long-term stability of the gut environment. The research team identified physical conditions and substances that facilitate colonization by desirable species.
A study by researchers at TUM found that gut bacteria play a crucial role in liver regeneration. The microbiome produces short-chain fatty acids, which are essential for liver cell growth and division. In mice treated with antibiotics, liver regeneration was delayed or not possible, but a
A study by Noa Barak-Gavish and colleagues revealed that Roseobacter bacteria undergo a lifestyle switch from coexistence to pathogenicity when interacting with phytoplankton. This switch is triggered by the production of chemical compounds, allowing the bacteria to 'eat-and-run' in search of suitable hosts.
A recent study discovered a legume locus that stimulates promiscuous interaction with soil bacteria, forming nitrogen-fixing nodules with up to 30 different rhizobial strains. This finding opens the door for crop improvement by naturally promoting plant growth through symbiotic associations.
Scientists from the University of Johannesburg identified ten times more volatile signal compounds from the bacteria, boosting plant growth and protection. Rhizobacteria can protect crops from abiotic and biotic stresses by producing valuable VOCs that trigger Induced Systemic Resistance (ISR) in plants.
Beetles of the genus Lagria have evolved specialized 'back pockets' to store symbiotic bacteria, which are then relocated to reproductive organs during metamorphosis. The mechanism behind this process is not yet fully understood.
Researchers found that glyphosate inhibits the symbiotic bacteria of the saw-toothed grain beetle, preventing it from forming its exoskeleton. The study suggests that this can make insects more vulnerable to stress and death.
Researchers have discovered a dual symbiosis system in deep-sea vent-endemic snails, where they host both sulfur-oxidizing and methane-oxidizing bacteria for nutrient synthesis. This finding provides new insights into how animals thrive in extreme environments and sheds light on the adaptation to microbes.
A new study by University of Alberta biologists reveals that feather mites may be beneficial to birds, helping remove bacteria and fungi from their feathers. The researchers found that vane-dwelling feather mites feed mainly on fungi and bacteria, rather than bird feathers.
Researchers identified a novel anti-inflammatory bacterial protein, Aeromonas immune modulator (AimA), that reduces gut inflammation and delays death by septic shock in zebrafish. The study suggests that AimA acts as a mutualism factor, promoting both bacterial colonization and host survival.
Researchers at Oxford University have created a lab-based approach to develop defensive relationships between hosts and bacteria, which can work together to prevent infection. The study found that these relationships can evolve quickly in a matter of weeks, providing a new potential solution to the growing superbug crisis.
Researchers have discovered that certain bacteria use quorum sensing to regulate their virulence levels, allowing them to coexist with insects without causing harm. By studying the genetic differences between mutualistic and pathogenic strains of bacteria, scientists have gained insights into the mechanisms behind these relationships.
Scientists at Oregon State University have discovered a bacterium that can help control a plant-parasitic roundworm, potentially providing an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional pesticides. The worm, Pratylenchus penetrans, uses more than 150 species as hosts, and the newly discovered bacterium is a strain of Wolbachia.
Researchers at UMass Amherst have identified a key molecule in nitrogen-fixing bacteria that may hold promise for improving crop yields without increasing fertilizer use. The discovery of the 'double agent' peptide could be a key factor in future efforts to improve legume crops and promote sustainable farming practices.
Researchers found that ants inhibit pathogen growth on leaves by inhibiting symbiotic bacteria colonization. Mutualistic ant species reduced leaf damage from herbivores and microbial pathogens compared to parasitic ant species.
Microbiologists at UNH are investigating the evolution of beneficial microbes in bioluminescent squid, seeking to understand how these relationships form and function. The researchers will study the genetic basis of adaptation and explore how selection acts on bacteria with different evolutionary histories.
A genetic analysis of local bed bug populations reveals two dominant bacterial types that could be exploited for biological pest control methods. The study found that 97% of the microbial community is made up of these bacteria, which may serve beneficial functions for the bed bugs' growth and reproduction.
Michigan State University researchers discovered how bacteria flip a DNA switch to transform from harmless microbes to deadly insecticides. The bacteria, bioluminescent insect pathogens, reside in the intestines of worms and aid their survival, but can rapidly grow and produce toxins when the worms infest insects.
Scientists discover that bacteria in wasp antennae produce a cocktail of antibiotics to protect against fungal threats, a strategy similar to human combination therapy. This finding has potential clinical benefits and may yield novel antimicrobial compounds useful for human medicine.
A new study applying employment contract theory to symbiosis finds that mutually beneficial relationships are maintained by simple self-interest, with partners benefiting from healthy hosts. The research discounts the idea that host species have evolved to promote symbiosis by promising rewards or threatening punishment.
This special issue of DNA and Cell Biology delves into the complexities of symbiosis, revealing how microorganisms adapt to changing environments and host responses. The issue highlights various studies on bacterial interactions with their hosts, exploring mechanisms of adaptation and functional plasticity in constrained mutualisms.
Research published in BMC Biology reveals that aphids acquired symbiotic genes from another species of bacteria via lateral gene transfer. The association between aphids and Buchnera is over 100 million years old and has evolved so that neither the bacteria nor the host can reproduce without the other.
Researchers analyzed E. coli adaptation in germ-free mice, finding rapid selection of bacteria carrying mutations in a master regulator controlling over 100 target genes. This suggests global regulators coordinate physiological activities necessary for adaptation to complex environments.
Researchers found that a fungus relies on bacterial symbionts to break down plant nutrients and form spores, maintaining mutualism. The study highlights the critical role of symbiotic relationships in shaping biological processes.
Scientists have identified new therapeutic targets to combat filarial nematodes, which cause elephantiasis and other debilitating diseases. The Wolbachia bacterium's heme pathway is a promising target for treatment, as the nematode requires it for developmental hormone synthesis.
Researchers have identified 48 genes involved in tuberculosis latency, revealing a genetic program that contributes to the bacteria's persistence. The study also highlights the delicate balance between latency and virulence, with reactivation triggered by changes in oxygen levels and nitric oxide levels.