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October 2008 - Focus on Symbiosis
Microbial symbioses include beneficial,
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This month's FEATURED article:
Worlds within worlds: evolution of the vertebrate gut microbiota
Ruth E. Ley, Catherine A. Lozupone, Micah Hamady, Rob Knight
and Jeffrey I. Gordon
p776 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro1978
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In this issue
p709 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro2010
http://ealerts.nature.com/cgi-bin24/DM/y/enWQ0Xztnp0Hje0B5R70EC
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RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
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Environmental Microbiology: Arsenic in action
p711 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro1995
http://ealerts.nature.com/cgi-bin24/DM/y/enWQ0Xztnp0Hje0B5R80ED
Antimicrobials: New drugs for an old scourge?
p712 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro2001
http://ealerts.nature.com/cgi-bin24/DM/y/enWQ0Xztnp0Hje0B5SA0EN
IN BRIEF
Antibiotics | RNA | Bacteriophage
p712 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro2004
http://ealerts.nature.com/cgi-bin24/DM/y/enWQ0Xztnp0Hje0B5SB0EO
Viral pathogenesis: Virus SETs host transcription to off
p713 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro1993
http://ealerts.nature.com/cgi-bin24/DM/y/enWQ0Xztnp0Hje0B5SC0EP
Symbiosis: Follow the scent
p713 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro2006
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Virology: A virus gets a virus
p714 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro2002
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Bacterial Physiology: Energizing the spore coat
p714 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro2003
http://ealerts.nature.com/cgi-bin24/DM/y/enWQ0Xztnp0Hje0B5SF0ES
Innate Immunity: PIMS knows friends and foes
p715 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro2007
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NEWS AND ANALYSIS
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Genome watch: Crops and robbers
Nicola K. Petty
p716 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro2005
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Disease watch: In the News
p718 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro2008
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FOREWORD
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'Til death do us part': coming to terms with symbiotic relationships
David A. Relman
p721 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro1990
Abstract: http://ealerts.nature.com/cgi-bin24/DM/y/enWQ0Xztnp0Hje0B5SJ0EW
Article: http://ealerts.nature.com/cgi-bin24/DM/y/enWQ0Xztnp0Hje0B5SK0EX
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Focus on: Symbiosis
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REVIEWS
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Symbiotic diversity in marine animals: the art of harnessing chemosynthesis
Nicole Dubilier, Claudia Bergin and Christian Lott
p725 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro1992
Chemosynthetic symbioses occur in a wide range of ocean habitats, from deep-sea
vents and cold seeps to whale falls and shallow-water sediments. This Review
reveals the diversity and complexity of these symbioses, some of which include
multiple symbiotic partners.
Abstract: http://ealerts.nature.com/cgi-bin24/DM/y/enWQ0Xztnp0Hje0B5SM0EZ
Article: http://ealerts.nature.com/cgi-bin24/DM/y/enWQ0Xztnp0Hje0B5SN0Ea
Wolbachia: master manipulators of invertebrate biology
John H. Werren, Laura Baldo and Michael E. Clark
p741 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro1969
Wolbachia are symbiotic bacteria that live inside invertebrate host cells and
can manipulate host biology in dramatic ways, such as sperm-egg incompatibility,
feminization and male killing. This Review focuses on the basic biology of these
symbionts and their interaction with a range of host invertebrates.
Abstract: http://ealerts.nature.com/cgi-bin24/DM/y/enWQ0Xztnp0Hje0B5SO0Eb
Article: http://ealerts.nature.com/cgi-bin24/DM/y/enWQ0Xztnp0Hje0B5SP0Ec
Symbiotic conversations are revealed under genetic interrogation
Edward G. Ruby
p752 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro1958
In this Review, Edward Ruby examines five widely investigated systems
that describe the morphology, behaviour, ecology and evolution of symbiotic
partners. This descriptive foundation allows the correct questions to be
framed in a biologically relevant context.
Abstract: http://ealerts.nature.com/cgi-bin24/DM/y/enWQ0Xztnp0Hje0B5SQ0Ed
Article: http://ealerts.nature.com/cgi-bin24/DM/y/enWQ0Xztnp0Hje0B5SR0Ee
Arbuscular mycorrhiza: the mother of plant root endosymbioses
Martin Parniske
p763 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro1987
Fungi of the phylum Glomeromycota form tree-like structures called arbuscules
within plant root cells. The fungi transport water, phosphate, nitrogen and
other nutrients to the plant roots, and in return, obtain carbohydrates from
the plant. The short arbuscule half-life results in constant renewal and rewiring
of the hyphal network and competition between potential fungal partners.
Abstract: http://ealerts.nature.com/cgi-bin24/DM/y/enWQ0Xztnp0Hje0B5SS0Ef
Article: http://ealerts.nature.com/cgi-bin24/DM/y/enWQ0Xztnp0Hje0B5ST0Eg
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ANALYSIS
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Worlds within worlds: evolution of the vertebrate gut microbiota
Ruth E. Ley, Catherine A. Lozupone, Micah Hamady, Rob Knight
and Jeffrey I. Gordon
p776 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro1978
Ley, Gordon and colleagues have analysed and compared published sequences of
bacterial communities from humans with both free-living communities and those
that are associated with diverse animals. They conclude that gut-associated
microbiotas are profoundly different from other free-living microbiotas, and
call for widespread sampling of the human gut microbiota to study how different
cultures, lifestyles and technologies are impacting on the biodiversity within
these fascinating communities.
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PERSPECTIVE
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ESSAY
Are biologists in 'future shock'? Symbiosis integrates biology across domains
Margaret McFall-Ngai
p789 | doi:10.1038/nrmicro1982
New and improved technologies are helping us to detect and characterize symbiotic
microorganisms, whereas model symbiosis systems are revealing the molecular basis
for partnerships. In this Essay, Margaret McFall-Ngai provides the historical
context for the study of symbiosis and discusses the challenges that this emerging
field faces.
Abstract: http://ealerts.nature.com/cgi-bin24/DM/y/enWQ0Xztnp0Hje0B5SV0Ei
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