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September 2017 Volume 15 Number 9
2016 2-year Impact Factor 26.819 Journal Metrics 2-year Median 18	In this issue Research Highlights News and Analysis Reviews Also this month Article series: Microbiome New technologies: methods and applications  Featured article: Pseudomonas predators: understanding and exploiting phage–host interactions Jeroen De Smet, Hanne Hendrix, Bob G. Blasdel, Katarzyna Danis-Wlodarczyk & Rob Lavigne
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RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS Top Viral infection: When two become one p511 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro.2017.85 Two recent studies provide new insights into the fusion stage of HIV-1 entry. PDF Biofilms: Building up the matrix p512 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro.2017.91 Two independent recent studies have revealed how distinct components of the biofilm matrix contribute to its architectural stability and functionality. PDF Bacterial physiology: Efflux pumps, fitness and virulence p512 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro.2017.97 Two new studies explore the effect of overexpression of efflux pumps on bacterial fitness as well as the effect of loss of efflux function on virulence. PDF Bacterial pathogenesis: Bacteriophages, the glue that holds bacteria together p514 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro.2017.96 A recent study provides a mechanism by which a bacteriophage may increase the translocation of Neisseria meningitidis into the bloodstream. PDF Bacterial genetics: Splitting is never easy p514 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro.2017.98 Two recent studies shed light on the mechanisms that coordinate cell division with chromosomal replication and segregation in two distinct bacterial species. PDF IN BRIEF Bacterial physiology: Raising the alarm | Viral pathogenesis: Finding the enemy within | Parasite genomics: Screening for the essentials | Epidemiology: Anthrax threatens wildlife | Microbiota: Tell me who you are and I'll tell you what you eat | Bacterial pathogenesis: Vibrio enters 'sleep mode' to survive PDF Nature Reviews Microbiology JOBS of the week Associate Senior Lecturer in Microbial Metabolism with focus on Functional Genomics Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) PhD Student Positions and Postdoctoral Position on Antimicrobial Drug Discovery Purdue University Fulltime tenure-track position in the field of nutrition and human intestinal microbiome Université Laval - School of Nutrition Postdoctoral fellow University of Gothenburg, Institute of Biomedicine Fulltime tenure-track position in the field of nutrition and human intestinal microbiome Université Laval - School of Nutrition More Science jobs from Nature Reviews Microbiology EVENT Microbiology Society Annual Conference 2018 10.04.18 Birmingham, UK More science events from
NEWS AND ANALYSIS		Top
GENOME WATCH Stronger together John A. Lees, Gerry Tonkin-Hill & Stephen D. Bentley p516 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro.2017.95 This month's Genome Watch discusses how genome-wide epistasis analysis and genome-to-genome analyses are providing insights into the relevance of interactions between and within genomes of pathogens and their hosts. PDF
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Pseudomonas predators: understanding and exploiting phage-host interactions Jeroen De Smet, Hanne Hendrix, Bob G. Blasdel, Katarzyna Danis-Wlodarczyk & Rob Lavigne p517 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro.2017.61 Species in the genus Pseudomonas thrive in diverse ecological niches and are infected with equally diverse bacteriophages. In this Review, De Smet et al. discuss the interactions between Pseudomonas spp. and their phages and also address the biotechnological applications that may be derived from phage-bacteria interactions. Abstract | Full Text | PDF
Article series: Microbiome Transmission of the gut microbiota: spreading of health Hilary P. Browne, B. Anne Neville, Samuel C. Forster & Trevor D. Lawley p531 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro.2017.50 The transmission of commensal intestinal bacteria between humans could promote health by establishing, maintaining and replenishing microbial diversity in the microbiota of an individual. In this Review, Browne and colleagues discuss the mechanisms and factors that influence host-to-host transmission of the intestinal microbiota. Abstract | Full Text | PDF | Supplementary information
Article series: New technologies: methods and applications Engineering of obligate intracellular bacteria: progress, challenges and paradigms Erin E. McClure, Adela S. Oliva Chávez, Dana K. Shaw, Jason A. Carlyon, Roman R. Ganta, Susan M. Noh, David O. Wood, Patrik M. Bavoil, Kelly A. Brayton, Juan J. Martinez, Jere W. McBride, Raphael H. Valdivia, Ulrike G. Munderloh & Joao H. F. Pedra p544 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro.2017.59 In this Review, Pedra and colleagues describe the advances and challenges in the genetic engineering of obligate intracellular bacteria, and highlight examples of how the use of genetically manipulated pathogens has improved our understanding of microbial pathogenesis and host–pathogen interactions. Abstract | Full Text | PDF | Supplementary information
Viral effects on the content and function of extracellular vesicles Nancy Raab-Traub & Dirk P. Dittmer p559 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro.2017.60 The release of membrane-bound vesicles from cells is being increasingly recognized as a mechanism of intercellular communication. In this Review, Raab-Traub and Dittmer discuss the roles that extracellular vesicles have during virus infection. Abstract | Full Text | PDF
Erratum: Antimalarial drug discovery — approaches and progress towards new medicines Erika L. Flannery, Arnab K. Chatterjee & Elizabeth A. Winzeler p572 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro.2017.88 Full Text | PDF
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