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For the first time, a function for the second messenger molecule, cyclic di-AMP, in Chlamydia has been described, revealing its role in regulating chlamydial developmental cycle progression.

Infection of human cells by human cytomegalovirus induces massive changes to human chromatin and reduction of TEAD1 activity.

Grafting surface loops containing antibody epitopes of a poorly expressed flu neuraminidase protein onto a high-expressing, stable scaffold improves its production and stability for vaccine development.

The accessory genome of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is small, but differences in gene content are found both between and within lineages.

In Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the chemoreceptor cluster and flagellar motor colocalize at the same cell pole through FlhF anchoring, preventing cross-pathway signaling interference between chemotaxis and c-di-GMP regulation.

Gut dysbiosis and specific microbiota composition promoted the absorption of excess palmitic acid in the ileum, driving its accumulation in the serum.

A newly discovered long noncoding RNA lnc-FANCI-2 suppresses RAS signaling to modulate Akt and Erk1/2 phosphorylation in high-risk HPV cervical cancer, consequently regulating HPV carcinogenesis.

Early immune pressure and co-occurring mutations drive changes in hepatitis C virus fitness and evolution, revealing key dynamics in the establishment of chronic infection.