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Strain diversity in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) underlies distinct clinical presentations. In #AACJournal, researchers find that drug pairs of high-order combinations can be differentially effective against Mtb adapted to different carbon sources. asm.social/2Xa

Mirror bacteria, comprised of molecules whose structures mirror those of life as we know it, don’t exist. While there is potential they could someday be made in lab, scientists advise against it. asm.social/2X8

A. baumannii classified is a priority pathogen due to its extensive multidrug resistance. In #JournalSpectrum: functional genomics framework using KEGG orthology annotations predict AMR A. baumannii phenotypes directly from whole-genome sequencing data. asm.social/2X6

Delftia spp. occur in diverse settings. Researchers argue that a "small-molecule chassis" framework is useful, not as a blanket label for Delftia, but as a way to identify which strains justify deeper mechanistic study & cautious translation. #AppEnvMicro: asm.social/2X5

Unlike other hantaviruses, Andes #hantavirus (ANDV) can spread between people. What sets it apart from its relatives? How exactly does it spread? Understanding the dynamics underlying ANDV transmission and evolution can help mitigate future outbreaks. asm.social/2X4

Pink cheese? In #MRAJouranl, researchers show that metagenomes enriched with Virgibacillus are associated with a pink paste defect in an unpasteurized blue cheese. Learn more: asm.social/2WX

The volatile metabolome, or volatilome, contains a wealth of information regarding individual health. Research in #mSphere indicates that the salivary volatilome may specify pathogens for improved clinical outcomes caused by respiratory virus infections. asm.social/2WW

Science communication has never mattered more. ASM's agar art exhibit & panel discussion will bring together scientists, journalists, & artists to discuss misinformation, diverse modes of storytelling + building public trust in research. Join us on June 5! asm.social/2WU

Toxoplasma on the brain! Infection by this parasite subtly influences behavior in intermediate or secondary hosts, such as promoting risk-taking behavior. What are the molecular mechanisms underlying this curious phenomenon? Read the article: asm.social/2WS

The future of microbial science is shaped by the people leading the conversation. Get ready to hear from experts at the ASM–CSIR‑IGIB Symposium on Decoding Microbial Systems. 🗣️ View the current list asm.social/2WO 📅 Apply by June 12. 👉 asm.social/2WP

Climate change threatens Arctic permafrost with cycles of freezing & thawing. Researchers thawed frozen Svalbard active layer soil & found that half of the microbial diversity did not grow after thaw & that some groups grew disproportionately. #mSystems asm.social/2WN

Based on the analyses of 32 overland radiation fog events, this #mBio study shows that fog waters contain microbiomes well differentiated in composition from those in dry aerosol microbiomes that occur locally before, during, or after fog event. asm.social/2WM

Join us on May 26 at 2 p.m. ET for the next CPHM Virtual Journal Club! This session will discuss 2 articles about driving global AMR action through data, economics and policy. ASM members register for free at asm.social/2WK #ASMClinMicro

Similar to HSV, HIV-1, which activates the scramblase TMEM16F to induce phosphatidylserine externalization, may trigger an “outside-in” signaling response to promote viral entry. #JVirology: asm.social/2WJ

🔬 How do we unlock the mysteries of the microbial universe? The Spring 2026 issue of Microcosm explores how curiosity-driven, fundamental research reveals the “why” and “how” of microbial life, enabling advances that address real-world challenges.🔗 asm.social/2WH

In #JBacteriology, researchers report a novel group of contractile injection systems effectors related to phage tape measure protein, the transmembrane component of the phage infection machinery. Read more: asm.social/2WG

Bacterial cell lysate shows potential as a powerful & scalable catalyst for reducing the spread of extracellular antibiotic resistance genes in aquatic environments, providing insights for future nuclease-based water treatment strategies. #AppEnvMicro: asm.social/2WF

#MicrobiologyMonday: Jorge Lobo’s disease is a chronic fungal infection that preferentially affects cooler areas of the body. This thermal preference may help explain why lesions remain cutaneous and do not typically disseminate. #ClinMicroRev: asm.social/2WD

Toxoplasma gondii infection alters how animals and people behave, such as promoting risk-taking behavior. Scientists are exploring the molecular mechanisms underlying this curious phenomenon. asm.social/2WB

As climate risks accelerate, infectious disease threats are intensifying. A new ASM–AGU report outlines the science needed for better disease detection, attribution and preparedness.📘asm.social/2Wz @theAGU #ClimateScience #InfectiousDiseases #Microbiology