Microbiology articles from across Nature Portfolio

A low-carbohydrate diet or host mismatch-repair deficiency promotes colorectal cancer in synergy with colibactin-producing Escherichia coli, while soluble fibre supplements counteract these effects.

A bacterium makes a molecule that kills drug-resistant fungi in an unusual way — by targeting various phospholipid molecules in membranes.

Poly(ester amide)s (PEAs) have various applications but their synthesis is currently limited to chemical methods. Now, the biosynthesis of various PEAs in engineered Escherichia coli is presented. The PEAs incorporate different amino acid monomers in varying fractions, which influences their physical, thermal and mechanical properties.

Acute febrile illness is common in sub-Saharan Africa and causative agents are often unknown. Here, the authors perform metagenomic sequencing on samples from patients with acute febrile illness in Uganda for which no diagnosis was available through routine diagnostic screening.

Antifungal proteins (AFPs) produced by filamentous ascomycetes are effective against fungal infection e.g., Aspergillus flavus that can cause aspergillosis on corn and peanut and aflatoxin production. Here, the author report two AFPs and their interacting protein Ntp1 in mediating fungal growth, toxin synthesis and pathogenicity.

We discuss the potential risk of zoonotic pathogen transmission and negative health impact associated with fresh yak blood drinking ceremony in Nepal. We recommend applying One Health approach involving local government, public health officials and community organisers to enable continuation of the tradition in a safe manner.

This study reports the biosynthesis and characterization of poly(ester amide)s in Escherichia coli.

A low-carbohydrate diet or host mismatch-repair deficiency promotes colorectal cancer in synergy with colibactin-producing Escherichia coli, while soluble fibre supplements counteract these effects.

A bacterium makes a molecule that kills drug-resistant fungi in an unusual way — by targeting various phospholipid molecules in membranes.

Researchers flag groups that should get an extra dose of measles vaccine as case numbers continue to rise in Texas and neighbouring states.

It is not just a woman’s problem; treating male partners of women with bacterial vaginosis resulted in significantly lower recurrence rates than treating women only.