Highlights Seeds can transmit a subset of associated bacteria to the next plant generation. Seed-associated bacteria can influence germination, nutrient acquisition, and pathogen suppression. Seed-focused SynComs enable tests of bacterial persistence, seed-to-seedling transfer and effects on crop traits. Abstract Seeds represent specialized, low-biomass microbial niches that facilitate the transmission of the plant-associated microbiota from one generation to another. Residin

Highlights NiV as a highly pathogenic zoonotic agent, poses a persistent and severe threat to global public health. This review systematically reviews the viral structure and pathogenic mechanisms of NiV. This review summarizes the progress and breakthroughs in vaccine development and addresses current research limitations. The review provides theoretical support for the precise prevention and control of NiV. Abstract Nipah virus (NiV) is a highly pathogenic zoonotic agent, p

Highlights Pristine river ecosystem hosts ESBL ARGs, like blaTEM and blaCTX-M. The Yamuna River hosts multidrug, fluoroquinolone, fosfomycin, and β-lactam resistance genes. Predominance of biofilm-forming bacteria and their co-occurrence with the ARGs. Abstract Freshwater ecosystems are important reservoirs and transmission pathways for antibiotic resistance genes (ARG), yet host-mediated microbial selection and anthropogenic pressure on fish gut resistome remain poorly chara

Highlights Qdr3 coordinates cellular homeostasis in C. auris. qdr3 deletion remodels mitochondrial function. Loss of Qdr3 alters biofilm architecture and extracellular matrix production. qdr3 deletion enhances virulence. Qdr3 links membrane transport, mitochondrial function, and virulence. Abstract Candida auris (also known as Candidozyma auris) relies on extensive transporter networks to maintain cellular homeostasis and adapt to environmental stress, yet the broader regulat