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Predator–Microbe Dynamics Inform Strategies for Robust Synthetic Community Assembly
Environmental Microbiology, Volume 28, Issue 6, June 2026.This Review introduces ecological principles of predator–prey interactions as a new dimension in SynCom design. By linking microbial defence traits, encounter dynamics, and adaptive buffering, it outlines a framework for constructing predator‐resistant synthetic communities with enhanced resilience, stability, and functional performance under natural ...
Eleonora Egidi, Uffe N. Nielsen
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, 2009 Here, we determined the staining properties of Balamuthia mandrillaris cysts, and assessed the effect of 2, 6-dichlorobenzonitrile (DCB), a cellulose synthesis inhibitor, and calcofluor white, a brightening agent, on its encystment.
Jarroll, Edward L. +5 more
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Journal of Marine Science and EngineeringThe dinoflagellate Akashiwo sanguinea is a prominent harmful algal bloom (HAB) species responsible for significant mortalities of marine fauna. Its life cycle, which includes a benthic resting cyst stage, is fundamental to its bloom dynamics and ...
Jeong Kwon Kim +3 more
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Frontiers in Microbiology, 2017 Due to the vital importance of resting cysts in the biology and ecology of many dinoflagellates, a transcriptomic investigation on Scrippsiella trochoidea was conducted with the aim to reveal the molecular processes and relevant functional genes ...
Yunyan Deng +7 more
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The FASEB Journal, Volume 40, Issue 7, 15 April 2026.The helminth TGF‐β mimic TGM4 activates SMAD signaling in macrophages and T cells through canonical TGF‐β receptors and the CD44 co‐receptor, through Domains 1–5 (D1‐5). In fibroblasts, which express lower levels of CD44, TGM4 binds but does not transduce a signal; furthermore, it inhibits activation by agonist ligands such as TGF‐β itself, in a manner
Kyle T. Cunningham +15 more
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, 2009 Balamuthia mandrillaris is a causative agent of granulomatous encephalitis that almost always proves fatal. A major concern during the course of therapy is that B. mandrillaris can transform into cysts. Cysts are highly resistant to physical and chemical
Siddiqui, R. +6 more
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FASEB BioAdvances, Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2026.Simulated microgravity (SMG) alters the growth and morphology of host cells and induces parasite replication during acute T. gondii infection. In this study, we examined host cells and Type II T. gondii using a 3D clinostat. Increased number of host cells and multicellular spheroids observed in Vero cells and HFF.
Musfika Tasnim Shirin +8 more
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BMC Microbiology, 2010 Background The gram-positive pathogenic bacterium Listeria monocytogenes is widely spread in the nature. L. monocytogenes was reported to be isolated from soil, water, sewage and sludge. Listeriolysin O (LLO) is a L. monocytogenes major virulence factor.
Ermolaeva Svetlana A +1 more
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Cellular, biochemical and molecular changes during encystment of free-living amoebae.
, 2012 International audienceFree-living amoebae are protozoa found in soil and water. Among them, some are pathogenic and many have been described as potential reservoirs of pathogenic bacteria.
Thomas, Vincent +5 more
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Scientists' Warning on the Rapid Evolution of Parasites in the Anthropocene
Evolutionary Applications, Volume 19, Issue 4, April 2026.ABSTRACT Human activities are changing the natural world at an accelerating pace, and as a consequence exerting novel and often strong selection pressures on living organisms. For species with traits conferring huge inherent evolutionary potential, like parasites, the outcome may be rapid adaptive responses spanning multiple phenotypic traits. The rise
Robert Poulin +30 more
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