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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 24
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Progress and Prospects of Parasitic Plant Biodiversity Genomics #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Progress and Prospects of Parasitic Plant Biodiversity Genomics - PubMed

Parasitic plants have evolved independently at least a dozen times across angiosperms, yielding some of the most extreme examples of genomic reconfiguration in plants. Comparative analyses of plastid, mitochondrial, and nuclear genomes reveal striking convergence across lineages such as progressive …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 23
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Draft genome of Entamoeba marina provides insights into the attenuation of pathogenicity and adaptation to the marine environment #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Draft genome of Entamoeba marina provides insights into the attenuation of pathogenicity and adaptation to the marine environment - PubMed

Entamoeba is the amoebozoan parasite commonly found in the intestines of animals. E. marina is the first exception isolated from marine sediments, possibly adapting from animal intestines to the sea. However, the evolutionary process of E. marina remains uncertain due to the lack of a genome sequenc …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 22
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Genomic characterization, antimicrobial resistance, and virulence profiling of Escherichia coli isolated from diarrheic calves in Gansu, China #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Genomic characterization, antimicrobial resistance, and virulence profiling of Escherichia coli isolated from diarrheic calves in Gansu, China - PubMed

These findings highlight the extensive genomic complexity of bovine E. coli in this region. The discrepancy between observed resistance and its genotypic basis underscores the need for integrated molecular surveillance. The small sample size limits generalizability, warranting confirmation in …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 21
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Environmental Consequences of Anthropogenic Pollution: Non-antibiotic-Drug-Driven Antibiotic Resistance Selection in a Model Aquatic Ecosystem #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Environmental Consequences of Anthropogenic Pollution: Non-antibiotic-Drug-Driven Antibiotic Resistance Selection in a Model Aquatic Ecosystem - PubMed

Non-antibiotic drugs (NADs) used in human therapy may induce antibiotic resistance selection and dissemination in vitro. However, the potential risks of antibiotic resistance emergence associated with environmental NAD pollution have not been addressed. Here, we conducted a multidisciplinary …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 21
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed CRISPR-Cas targeting in Haloferax volcanii promotes within-species gene exchange by triggering homologous recombination #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
CRISPR-Cas targeting in Haloferax volcanii promotes within-species gene exchange by triggering homologous recombination - PubMed

CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats)-Cas (CRISPR-associated genes) systems provide adaptive immunity in bacteria and archaea against mobile genetic elements, but the role they play in gene exchange and speciation remains unclear. Here, we investigated how CRISPR-Cas tar …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 21
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Antibiotic-degrading bacteria shape resistome dynamics and horizontal gene transfer potential in soils with contrasting properties #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Antibiotic-degrading bacteria shape resistome dynamics and horizontal gene transfer potential in soils with contrasting properties - PubMed

Soils act as both reservoirs and filters of antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs); however, the ecological and genetic traits of antibiotic-degrading bacteria (ADB) and their interactions with nondegrading bacteria (NADB) across soil types remain poorly understood. In particular, the role of ADB in …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 21
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the PEBP gene family in Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the PEBP gene family in Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa - PubMed

Phosphatidylethanolamine-binding proteins (PEBPs) are known to regulate flowering time and morphogenesis in plants. However, their identification and functions in Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa remain uncharacterized. In this study, seven ZjPEBP genes were identified and were unev …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 21
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Genomic characterization of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae serovars 5, 8, and 15 strains from diseased pigs in eastern Chinese provinces #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Genomic characterization of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae serovars 5, 8, and 15 strains from diseased pigs in eastern Chinese provinces - PubMed

Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae causes porcine infectious pleuropneumonia in pigs. We aimed to characterize the phenotypic and genomic features of three A. pleuropneumoniae strains from clinical cases in eastern Chinese provinces. The serovar 5 strain ZJNH2023 was more pathogenic than …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 21
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Impact of herbicide-resistant genetically modified rapeseed on gut bacterial diversity of Eisenia fetida #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Impact of herbicide-resistant genetically modified rapeseed on gut bacterial diversity of Eisenia fetida - PubMed

The systematic evaluation of the safety and environmental impact associated with genetically modified (GM) crops is currently underway within the scientific community, with a particular focus on their effects on the gut microbiota, which plays a vital role in host health. In this study, we compared …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 21
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Overlooked Roles of Pharmaceutical Metabolic Products in Stimulating Microbial Metabolism and Antibiotic Resistance Gene Dissemination of Anaerobic Sludge #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Overlooked Roles of Pharmaceutical Metabolic Products in Stimulating Microbial Metabolism and Antibiotic Resistance Gene Dissemination of Anaerobic Sludge - PubMed

The roles of non-antibiotic pharmaceuticals in shaping the dissemination behaviours of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in wastewater treatment systems remain poorly understood, and the influences of their transformation products have been overlooked. Here, we unveil more profound impacts of the m …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 20
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Genetic Diversity of Polymyxin Resistance Genes in Klebsiella pneumoniae Clinical Isolates #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Genetic Diversity of Polymyxin Resistance Genes in Klebsiella pneumoniae Clinical Isolates - PubMed

This study investigates the genetic diversity and evolutionary mechanisms driving polymyxin resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae, a critical priority pathogen. By analysing mgrB, phoPQ and pmrAB genes in susceptible (PM-S) and resistant (PM-R) populations through neutrality tests (Tajima D, Fu & …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 15
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Whole genome sequencing reveals environmental pathogen misidentification and potential for cross-phylum antimicrobial resistance gene transfer in bovine mastitis: a pilot genomic study #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Whole genome sequencing reveals environmental pathogen misidentification and potential for cross-phylum antimicrobial resistance gene transfer in bovine mastitis: a pilot genomic study - PubMed

Whole genome sequencing reveals environmental pathogen misidentification and potential for cross-phylum antimicrobial resistance gene transfer in bovine mastitis: a pilot genomic study

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 14
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Plasmids of the multidrug-resistant Citrobacter portucalensis KOS1-1 strain isolated from a wastewater treatment plant harbor antibiotic resistance genes and gene clusters involved in carbon metabolism #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Plasmids of the multidrug-resistant Citrobacter portucalensis KOS1-1 strain isolated from a wastewater treatment plant harbor antibiotic resistance genes and gene clusters involved in carbon metabolism - PubMed

The growing interest in multidrug-resistant (MDR) Citrobacter species stems from their epidemiological significance and their potential to harbor antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), with mobile genetic elements playing a central role in their dissemination. Wastewater treatment plants play an …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 14
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed An Acetyltransferase Conferring Self-Resistance of the Producer to Lasso Peptide Antibiotic Lariocidin #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
An Acetyltransferase Conferring Self-Resistance of the Producer to Lasso Peptide Antibiotic Lariocidin - PubMed

The soil microbiome, a reservoir of antibiotic-producing bacteria, also harbors resistance determinants encoded within antibiotic biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs). Studying self-resistance mechanisms, which have evolved in producers to protect against their own toxic metabolites, provides critical …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 14
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Influencing Factors and Mechanisms of Antibiotic Resistance Gene Enrichment by Microplastics in the Environment #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
[Influencing Factors and Mechanisms of Antibiotic Resistance Gene Enrichment by Microplastics in the Environment] - PubMed

In recent decades， the misuse of antibiotics has contributed to a significant rise in antibiotic resistance among bacteria. Antibiotic resistance genes （ARGs）， carried by antibiotic-resistant bacteria and considered to be emerging pollutants， are primarily responsible for this phenomenon. ARGs have …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 12
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance: From genetic evolution to clinical manifestations #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance: From genetic evolution to clinical manifestations - PubMed

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant global health challenge that threatens the effectiveness of antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents. Here, we examined the molecular mechanisms that contribute to bacterial resistance, including alterations at target sites, enzymatic inactivation, e …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 12
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed QuickProt: A Fast and Accurate Homology-Based Protein Annotation Tool for Non-Model Organisms to Advance Comparative Genomics #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
QuickProt: A Fast and Accurate Homology-Based Protein Annotation Tool for Non-Model Organisms to Advance Comparative Genomics - PubMed

The rapid growth of genome sequencing has outpaced the development of efficient annotation tools, especially for species lacking transcriptome data. To address this challenge, we present QuickProt, a fast, accurate and user-friendly homology-based protein annotation tool. QuickProt constructs a non- …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 10
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Extracellular Polymeric Substances Produced by Actinomycetes of the Genus Rhodococcus for Biomedical and Environmental Applications #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Extracellular Polymeric Substances Produced by Actinomycetes of the Genus Rhodococcus for Biomedical and Environmental Applications - PubMed

Extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) produced by actinomycetes of the genus Rhodococcus play crucial roles in their ecological success, metabolic versatility, and biotechnological value. This review summarizes existing studies of Rhodococcus EPSs, emphasizing the biochemical compo …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 9
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Core genome expansion in Brevibacterium across marine provinces reveals genomic footprint for long-term marine adaptation #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Core genome expansion in Brevibacterium across marine provinces reveals genomic footprint for long-term marine adaptation - PubMed

Microbial genome evolution is shaped by ecological niche differentiation. The emergence and spread of habitats driven by tectonic plate movements may contribute to province-specific genomic divergence in Brevibacterium. This hypothesis merits further investigation, particularly as genomic dat …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 8
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Gut virome dysbiosis contributes to premature ovarian insufficiency by modulating gut bacteriome #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Gut virome dysbiosis contributes to premature ovarian insufficiency by modulating gut bacteriome - PubMed

Our findings demonstrate the critical roles of the gut virome in regulating ovarian function and provide new insights into the pathogenesis of POI. This study also underscores the therapeutic potential of the gut virome in improving ovarian dysfunction and female infertility including POI.

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 7
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Comparative genomic analysis of cyclomodulin-producing Escherichia coli strains of animal origin #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Comparative genomic analysis of cyclomodulin-producing Escherichia coli strains of animal origin - PubMed

Cytolethal distending toxin (CDT), a cyclomodulin and genotoxin produced by many Gram-negative bacteria including pathogenic Escherichia coli, disrupts the eukaryotic host cell cycle to facilitate bacterial colonization. In a survey of dairy cows in Hungary, 7 % of of sampled animal and farm environ …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 7
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Ecological filtering enhanced by smaller PBS biodegradable microplastics constrains ARG dynamics in the soil plastisphere #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Ecological filtering enhanced by smaller PBS biodegradable microplastics constrains ARG dynamics in the soil plastisphere - PubMed

Microplastics (MPs) are increasingly recognized as hotspots for antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), yet the combined effects of polymer type and particle size on ARG dynamics in the soil plastisphere remain unclear. Here, we employed metagenomic assembly and binning to explore how MP polymer type an …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 5
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed CRISPR-Cas systems against carbapenem resistance: from proof-of-concept to clinical translation #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
CRISPR-Cas systems against carbapenem resistance: from proof-of-concept to clinical translation - PubMed

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) pose a major global threat, driven by plasmid-borne carbapenemase genes such as bla KPC, bla NDM and bla OXA-48. CRISPR-Cas systems offer programmable strategies to selectively eliminate these re …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 5
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Silica Nanoparticles Block Natural Genetic Transformation in Acinetobacter baylyi ADP1 #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Silica Nanoparticles Block Natural Genetic Transformation in Acinetobacter baylyi ADP1 - PubMed

The prolonged and widespread use of antibiotics has driven the emergence of resistance to many commonly employed drugs, posing a growing global challenge that requires urgent measures to curb its spread. Once resistance develops, horizontal gene transfer facilitates the exchange of genetic materials …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Jan 2
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Oxygen-adaptive plasticity of Asgard archaea dependent on terminal oxidase and globin #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Oxygen-adaptive plasticity of Asgard archaea dependent on terminal oxidase and globin - PubMed

The oxygenation of ancient Earth is thought to have driven eukaryogenesis, beginning with the endosymbiosis of an aerobic alphaproteobacterium (proto-mitochondria) with an archaeal host. Given that the archaeal host likely evolved from within Asgard archaea (phylum Promethearchaeota ), the me …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 31, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Functional and Structure Prediction of Hypothetical Proteins From Listeria aquatica FSL S10-1188: Bioinformatics Approaches #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Functional and Structure Prediction of Hypothetical Proteins From Listeria aquatica FSL S10-1188: Bioinformatics Approaches - PubMed

This study provides the first in silico structural and functional characterization of two HPs from L. aquatica FSL S10-1188, suggesting roles in stress response and virulence. These findings highlight their potential in AMR gene transfer and demonstrate the importance of computational annotat …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 31, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Microcompartments in archaeal ancestors of eukaryotes: a bioenergetic engine that could have fuelled eukaryogenesis #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Microcompartments in archaeal ancestors of eukaryotes: a bioenergetic engine that could have fuelled eukaryogenesis - PubMed

Eukaryotic intracellular compartmentalization is a key innovation in the evolution of complex cellular life. While microcompartments enable metabolic specialization in many bacteria, to our knowledge, no analogous systems have been identified in Archaea. Here, we report the discovery of archaeal mic …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 31, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Antimicrobial resistance in foodborne Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. from animal-origin foods: Transmission pathways, global surveillance gaps, and alternative therapeutic strategies #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Antimicrobial resistance in foodborne Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. from animal-origin foods: Transmission pathways, global surveillance gaps, and alternative therapeutic strategies - PubMed

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in enteric pathogens such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. has emerged as a critical global health challenge affecting both human and animal populations. The widespread use of antibiotics in food-producing animals for therapeutic, prophylactic, and …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 31, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Unravelling the Genomic and Virulence Diversity of Legionella pneumophila Strains Isolated from Anthropogenic Water Systems #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Unravelling the Genomic and Virulence Diversity of Legionella pneumophila Strains Isolated from Anthropogenic Water Systems - PubMed

Legionella pneumophila, a waterborne pathogen naturally present in freshwater and capable of colonizing artificial water systems, is responsible for Legionnaires' disease (LD), a severe form of pneumonia transmitted through inhalation of contaminated aerosols. Virulence of Legionell …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 31, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Nocardia mangyaensis NH1: A Biofertilizer Candidate with Tolerance to Pesticides, Heavy Metals and Antibiotics #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Nocardia mangyaensis NH1: A Biofertilizer Candidate with Tolerance to Pesticides, Heavy Metals and Antibiotics - PubMed

The extensive use of agrochemicals, heavy metals, and antibiotics in agriculture poses significant challenges to environmental sustainability and soil health. Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) offer a promising solution for sustainable agriculture; however, their selection requires careful eval …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 31, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed From Methylomes to CRISPR Epigenetic Editing: New Paths in Antibiotic Resistance #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
From Methylomes to CRISPR Epigenetic Editing: New Paths in Antibiotic Resistance - PubMed

Antibiotic resistance (AR) has long been interpreted through the lens of genetic mutations and horizontal gene transfer. Yet, mounting evidence suggests that epigenetic regulation, including DNA and RNA methylation, histone-like proteins, and small non-coding RNAs, plays a similarly critical role in …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 31, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Genome Mining of Cronobacter sakazakii in Bangladesh Reveals the Occurrence of High-Risk ST83 and Rare ST789 Lineages #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Genome Mining of Cronobacter sakazakii in Bangladesh Reveals the Occurrence of High-Risk ST83 and Rare ST789 Lineages - PubMed

Cronobacter sakazakii is a foodborne pathogen of major concern due to its link with severe neonatal infections through powdered infant formula (PIF). However, its genomic epidemiology in Bangladesh remains uncharacterized. We report the first whole-genome analysis of three isolates from PIF. …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 31, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Genomic characterization of Staphylococcus epidermidis Se252 isolated from the rhizosphere of a Brazilian endemic plant #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Genomic characterization of Staphylococcus epidermidis Se252 isolated from the rhizosphere of a Brazilian endemic plant - PubMed

Genomic characterization of Staphylococcus epidermidis Se252 isolated from the rhizosphere of a Brazilian endemic plant

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 30, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Plasmid-Mediated Spread of Antibiotic Resistance by Arsenic and Microplastics During Vermicomposting #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Plasmid-Mediated Spread of Antibiotic Resistance by Arsenic and Microplastics During Vermicomposting - PubMed

Background: The efficiency of vermicomposting in reducing antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in dairy manure may be compromised by co-pollutants like arsenic (As) and microplastics. Specifically, plasmids serving as carriers and vectors of ARGs were largely distributed in this process. Howeve …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 30, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Integrated Genetic Characterization and Quantitative Risk Assessment of Cephalosporin- and Ciprofloxacin-Resistant Salmonella in Pork from Thailand #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Integrated Genetic Characterization and Quantitative Risk Assessment of Cephalosporin- and Ciprofloxacin-Resistant Salmonella in Pork from Thailand - PubMed

Background/Objectives: This study assessed the risk associated with third-generation cephalosporin- and fluoroquinolone-resistant Salmonella from pork consumption by integrating phenotypic resistance profiles with genetic data to characterize the risks and transmission pathways. Met …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 29, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Shotgun metagenomics reveals antibiotic resistome dynamics and metabolic specialization in fungal-dominated microbiomes #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Shotgun metagenomics reveals antibiotic resistome dynamics and metabolic specialization in fungal-dominated microbiomes - PubMed

Our results reveal distinct microbial, functional and resistome profiles in fungal-rich versus bacterial-rich fermentation environments. Fungal dominance correlated with lower bacterial diversity and a reduced abundance of certain ARGs, whereas bacterial-rich samples exhibited higher diversity and A …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 25, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Complete genome assembly and functional characterization of Brucella melitensis strain IMHB1 from a clinical isolate in Inner Mongolia, China #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Complete genome assembly and functional characterization of Brucella melitensis strain IMHB1 from a clinical isolate in Inner Mongolia, China - PubMed

Brucellosis is a globally prevalent zoonotic disease caused by Brucella species, posing a significant threat to both public health and the livestock industry. Despite ongoing research efforts, the mechanisms underlying Brucella pathogenesis remain poorly understood, particularly for st …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 24, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Molecular translocation between parasitic plants and their hosts #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Molecular translocation between parasitic plants and their hosts - PubMed

Parasitic plants are a special group deriving their nutrients from another plant, some of which such as witchweeds (Striga spp.) and broomrapes (Orobanche and Phelipanche spp.) are referred as weeds responsible for severe crop losses in agriculture. The parasite attaches to and …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 19, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Emergence of carbapenem-resistant Salmonella Typhi harboring bla NDM-5 in India: genomic evidence from a multicenter study #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Emergence of carbapenem-resistant Salmonella Typhi harboring bla NDM-5 in India: genomic evidence from a multicenter study - PubMed

This is the first documented outbreak of bla NDM-mediated carbapenem-resistant S. Typhi, highlighting a new stage in the evolution of drug-resistant typhoid. The acquisition of high-risk plasmids by S. Typhi and their integration into successful epidemic lineages unde …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 19, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Unraveling the genome-wide repertoire of the novel chromosomally encoded mcr-8.6 gene variant in Klebsiella michiganensis isolated from manure #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Unraveling the genome-wide repertoire of the novel chromosomally encoded mcr-8.6 gene variant in Klebsiella michiganensis isolated from manure - PubMed

The increasing rates of colistin resistance worldwide poses a significant threat to public health. While the most commonly described variant is mcr-1, other variants such as mcr-8 have been detected, typically associated with Klebsiella pneumoniae. However, little is known about …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 18, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Origin and evolution of key enzymes in the anammox pathway revisited #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Origin and evolution of key enzymes in the anammox pathway revisited - PubMed

Anaerobic ammonium oxidizing bacteria in the class "Candidatus Brocadiia" in the Planctomycetota are the only known group of bacteria capable of producing energy by coupling the oxidation of ammonium to the reduction of nitrite within a unique bacterial organelle called the anammoxosome. Due to the …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 17, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Training in metagenomics-integrated risk assessment for food-borne pathogens in the Slovenian and Spanish meat chain (METAMEAT) #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Training in metagenomics-integrated risk assessment for food-borne pathogens in the Slovenian and Spanish meat chain (METAMEAT) - PubMed

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has become an essential tool for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance, enabling comprehensive detection of AMR determinants in both bacterial isolates and complex microbial communities. Metagenomic sequencing enables culture-independent profiling of antimicrob …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 17, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed The adaptability of grassland soil microbiomes to resource and stress shifts is mainly accomplished by niche conservatism under nitrogen deposition #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
The adaptability of grassland soil microbiomes to resource and stress shifts is mainly accomplished by niche conservatism under nitrogen deposition - PubMed

Atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition usually alters the ratio of resources to stress in terrestrial ecosystems and has important impacts on soil microbiomes. To elucidate the adaptability of soil microbiomes under N deposition scenarios, we conducted a 6-year N addition experiment in a temperate gras …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 13, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed The genome of Pleurosigma provides insights into the evolutionary adaptations of pelagic diatoms #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
The genome of Pleurosigma provides insights into the evolutionary adaptations of pelagic diatoms - PubMed

The diatom Pleurosigma pacificum is a newly described tropical pelagic species from the Western Pacific Ocean with one of largest genome size among published diatom genomes, making it an ideal candidate for studying adaptation to tropical open ocean environments and diatom evolution. We employed HiF …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 12, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Genomic data representations for horizontal gene transfer detection #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Genomic data representations for horizontal gene transfer detection - PubMed

Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) accelerates the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) via mobile genetic elements allowing pathogens to acquire resistance genes across species. This process drives the evolution of multidrug-resistant "superbugs" in clinical settings. Detection of HGT is critical t …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 12, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Prevalence, Antibiotic Resistance Pattern, and Molecular Characteristics of Staphylococcus epidermidis Isolated From Milk of Pure Breeds of Dairy Cattle With Subclinical Mastitis #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Prevalence, Antibiotic Resistance Pattern, and Molecular Characteristics of Staphylococcus epidermidis Isolated From Milk of Pure Breeds of Dairy Cattle With Subclinical Mastitis - PubMed

Bovine mastitis, a widespread disease in dairy cattle characterized by udder inflammation triggered primarily by pathogenic micro-organisms, poses a considerable challenge to the dairy industry. Staphylococcus epidermidis (S. epidermidis) stands out as a significant etiological factor in the …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 9, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Emergence, climate-driven expansion, and diversification of a European Vibrio vulnificus lineage (L4) with multi-host pathogenic potential #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Emergence, climate-driven expansion, and diversification of a European Vibrio vulnificus lineage (L4) with multi-host pathogenic potential - PubMed

Climate-driven changes are reshaping the ecology of Vibrio vulnificus in European waters. Here, we present a retrospective genomic and phenotypic analysis of pre-2018 isolates belonging to lineage 4 (L4), a phylogenetic group historically confined to the Mediterranean Sea and now detected in …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 7, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed RIFinder reveals widespread adaptive remote introgression in grass genomes #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
RIFinder reveals widespread adaptive remote introgression in grass genomes - PubMed

Genetic transfers are pervasive across both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, primarily encompassing canonical genomic introgression between species or genera, and horizontal gene transfer (HGT) across kingdoms. However, DNA transfer between phylogenetically distant species, which differs from canonical i …

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Bio news bionews.bsky.social · Dec 5, 2025
Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Genomic evolution of enteric pathogens: mechanisms of pathogenicity and diagnostic innovations #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Genomic evolution of enteric pathogens: mechanisms of pathogenicity and diagnostic innovations - PubMed

Genomic evolution serves as a pivotal driver of pathogenicity and host adaptation in intestinal pathogens. This review systematically dissects, from a phylogenetic perspective, the key genomic evolutionary mechanisms underpinning pathogenesis across five major classes of intestinal pathogens and the …

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Horizontal Gene Transfer: Latest results from PubMed Antimicrobial Multidrug Resistance and Mechanisms of Action: An Overview #NCBI #PubMed #HGT
Antimicrobial Multidrug Resistance and Mechanisms of Action: An Overview - PubMed

Antimicrobial multidrug resistance is the ability of microorganisms to withstand the effects of several antimicrobial agents, presenting a major challenge to modern healthcare systems worldwide. Although considerable research has been conducted, the molecular and evolutionary mechanisms underlying r …

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