Efficient DNA repair might make possible the longevity of naked mole-rats. However, whether they have distinctive mechanisms to optimize functions of DNA repair suppressors is unclear. We find that na...

VAD is a Viral AlphaFold Database of protein monomers and homodimers from viruses infecting hosts across the tree of life.

Mushrooms have learned twice independently how to make the iconic magic mushroom natural product psilocybin. This article introduces the enzymes of the second pathway, found in a fiber cap mushroom. ....

The Panoptes antiphage system defends bacteria by detecting phage-encoded counter-defences that sequester cyclic nucleotide signals, triggering membrane disruption and highlighting a broader strategy of sensing immune evasion through second-messenger surveillance.

Investigaciones recientes realizadas por un equipo de científicos en colaboración con diversas universidades y centros de investigación han revelado nuevos mecanismos que regulan la motilidad bacteria...

Cyclic dimeric-GMP (c-di-GMP) is a ubiquitous bacterial second messenger that regulates a variety of cellular processes, including motility, biofil...

The 2026 Gordon Research Conference on Sensory Transduction in Microorganisms will be held in Ventura, California. Apply today to reserve your spot.

ASM is launching ASM Food Microbiology, a new journal dedicated to advancing research on microbial safety, fermentation, spoilage and biotechnological innovations in food systems.

Using bioinformatics for identifying and plugging metabolic pathway holes

This work highlights how microbiology education can empower secondary school students with critical and systems thinking, fostering STEM literacy, overcoming barriers and preparing informed, responsi...