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Nanotube-mediated plasmid transfer as a natural alternative for the improvement of industrially relevant bacteria

MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY (2023)

Host control by SP? phage regulatory switch as potential manipulation strategy

Valentina A. Floccari et al.

Summary: The interaction between temperate phages and their bacterial hosts is controversial due to the conflicting nature of their relationship. Phages depend on their hosts for reproduction, while hosts may exploit the genetic arsenal carried in the phage genome. Recent discoveries of new phage lifestyles and regulatory systems challenge the traditional understanding and suggest a manipulative strategy pursued by certain temperate phages.

CURRENT OPINION IN MICROBIOLOGY (2023)

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Article Microbiology

Autolysis-mediated membrane vesicle formation in Bacillus subtilis

Kimihiro Abe et al.

Summary: Bacillus subtilis releases membrane vesicles (MVs) under various stress conditions, with autolysins playing a key role in this process. The autolysis serves as a novel and prophage-independent pathway for MV production in B. subtilis. Exogenous purified MVs can effectively neutralize cell damage induced by surfactant treatment.

ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY (2021)

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Review Microbiology