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This month’s Under the Lens discusses the application of light sheet fluorescence microscopy to observe the intestinal microbiota of live zebrafish, revealing unexpected host–microorganism interactions.
A recent study found that antimicrobial sensing coupled with cell membrane remodelling mediates antimicrobial resistance and virulence in Enterococcus faecalis.
Two studies highlight that the growth of genome data and the development of new tools provide further opportunities for understanding the tree of life.
This month’s Genome Watch article discusses the role of within-host adaptive evolution in bacterial pathogens for colonization and invasion of their human hosts.
Two recent studies find that pioneering bacterial cells use chemotaxis as a navigation strategy to boost range expansion, but colonizing too quickly can leave the population susceptible to invasion by competitors.
This study identifies a role for members of the endophytic root microbiome and their functional traits in plant protection from the fungal root pathogen Rhizoctonia solani.
Microbiome research has attracted considerable attention, partially because of the potential to manipulate the microbiome for human health. To fulfil this promise, tractable methods and cautious interpretation of results are needed.
This month’s Under the Lens explores how recent developments in sample preparation are aiding and advancing the imaging of host–microorganism interactions.