Decoding the Bite: Sensory cues, host heterogeneity, and pathogen manipulation in mosquito host-seeking behavior

This review highlights heterogeneity in #MosquitoBiting & unresolved questions on #SensoryIntegration, host factors & pathogen-driven attraction, pointing to #omics & #MicrobiomeEngineering as future strategies to curb #vector-borne disease.

#OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

🌱DTU Bioengineering Symposium 2025 is coming! Oct 30 in Lyngby + livestream.

Focus: microbiomes for sustainable agriculture & bio-based production. Speakers include @jorgebarriuso.bsky.social (CSIC) and more.

#MicrobiomeEngineering #BioTech #EnvironmentalMicrobiology #IndustrialMicrobiology

Bacillus vallismortis LRB-5: a promising biocontrol agent for mitigating apple replant disease through pathogen suppression and growth promotion - Stress Biology Apple replant disease (ARD) poses a serious threat to apple cultivation, primarily caused by the accumulation of Fusarium species. Bacillus species have demonstrated significant potential as microbial agents, with capabilities in promoting plant growth, suppressing soil-borne pathogens, and improving soil quality. Here in this study, strain LRB-5 was isolated from a healthy apple root system and identified as Bacillus vallismortis based on physiological and biochemical characterization and molecular sequencing analysis. It exhibited broad-spectrum antifungal activity against various Fusarium species, including F. oxysporum, F. moniliforme, F. proliferatum, and F. solani, with inhibition rates exceeding 65%. LRB-5 extracellular metabolites significantly inhibited Fusarium mycelial growth and spore germination. Greenhouse experiments demonstrated that LRB-5 reduced ARD disease severity by more than 50%. The volatile organic compounds produced by LRB-5 exhibited both antimicrobial activity and growth-promoting properties. Further assays revealed LRB-5 can secrete various cell wall-degrading enzymes and possesses plant growth-promoting capabilities. Pot experiments showed LRB-5 had excellent colonization ability in the rhizosphere of Malus hupehensis Rehd. seedlings, significantly increasing seedling biomass, soil bacterial and actinomycete populations, and the activity of root protective enzymes. Moreover, LRB-5 significantly enhanced the activity of soil enzymes while reducing the contents of phlorizin, benzoic acid, and p-hydroxybenzoic acid in the rhizosphere soil. Terminal restriction fragment length polymorphism and quantitative real-time PCR analyses revealed that LRB-5 improved bacterial carbon utilization, increased microbial diversity indices, reduced the abundance of Fusarium spp., and altered the structure of soil microbial communities. Collectively, these rusults suggest that LRB-5 effectively alleviated ARD by protecting apple roots from Fusarium infection and phenolic acid toxicity, optimizing soil microbial communities, and promoting plant growth. Future research should explore the combined application of LRB-5 with other control measures, thereby promoting its practical implementation.

Bacillus vallismortis LRB-5: a promising biocontrol agent for mitigating apple replant disease through pathogen suppression and growth promotion
Yanan Duan, Ziqing Ma ... Chao Li, Fengwang Ma

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#apple #bioticstress #microbiomeEngineering

10 Synthetic Biology Applications in Medicine You Should Know Uncover 10 cutting-edge synthetic biology applications in medicine—from smart diagnostics to engineered cell therapies reshaping healthcare.

Explore 10 groundbreaking synthetic biology applications transforming medicine—from targeted therapies to smart diagnostics—in this concise expert guide.
#SyntheticBiology #Biotechnology #MolecularBiology #BiotechResearch #SyntheticVaccines #MicrobiomeEngineering #GenomicsInMedicine

📢 New research topic in Frontiers (IF 4.8) about #Biotechnology Breakthroughs: Engineering Stress-Resilient Crops for Sustainable Agriculture #CRISPR #syntheticbiology #microbiomeengineering #omics #stress
More info: www.frontiersin.org/research-top... 🌾🌱🧬

The Early Bird Registration for the IWA's #MEWE11 conference is now extended to March 21, 2025! Secure your spot at the lowest rates.

mewe11.ce.gatech.edu/registration/

#WaterEngineering #microbialecology #microbiomeengineering #water #sustainability

🗓️ MEWE 11 Early Registration Deadline - March 14 is the last day to secure reduced registration rates. Don't miss this opportunity to save! mewe11.ce.gatech.edu/registration/
#MEWE11 #WaterEngineering #microbialecology #microbiomeengineering #water #sustainability

🧬 CRISPR Meets Probiotics🦠

What if we could engineer probiotics with precision to fight disease and promote animal and plant health?

Read here-

🔗https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/aem.00031-25

#CRISPR #PrimeEditing #MicrobiomeEngineering #Probiotics #SyntheticBiology #PrecisionMedicine

Rhizosphere bacteria boost plant nutrients & stress resistance. MNC index up with diversity & core taxa. #MicrobiomeEngineering @OxfordJournals
Details: doi.org/10.1093/hr/u...

Rhizosphere bacteria boost plant nutrients & stress. MNC links to diversity & network #MicrobiomeEngineering @OxfordJournals

Details: doi.org/10.1093/hr/u...

📬 MEWE 11 abstract acceptances for podium and poster presentations are being distributed over the next 24 hours. Please check both your inbox and spam folder.
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📢 Just 2 days left for #MEWE11 abstracts! Deadline: Jan 10
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The 11th International Water Association Conference on Microbial Ecology and Water Engineering awaits your research! 🦠💧
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📢 Last call for #MEWE11 abstracts! Deadline: Jan 10 (4 days away)
No further extensions - submit ASAP at mewe11.ce.gatech.edu/call-for-papers
The 11th IWA Conference on Microbial Ecology and Water Engineering awaits your research! 🦠💧
#microbialecology #microbiomeengineering #water #sustainability

Control of Helicobacter pylori with engineered #probiotics secreting selective guided antimicrobial peptides

#GutMicrobiome #MicrobiomeEngineering #HPylori

https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.02014-23

An engineered Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 increase the production of indole lactic acid in the gut
#GutMicrobiome #MicrobiomeEngineering
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