BMC Microbiology

Section Editors

Brian Coombes, McMaster University
Antoine Danchin, AMAbiotics
Stephen Forsythe, Nottingham Trent University
Rino Rappuoli, Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics
Frank Sargent, University of Dundee
Jan Maarten van Dijl, University of Groningen
Irene Wagner-Dobler, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research

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Philippa Harris, BioMed Central

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Gut microbes linked to eczema

Children with eczema harbour a greater diversity of microbes in the gut than those without, including an increased abundance of bacteria that are typically more common in adults, which may contribute to the perpetuation of the condition.

BMC Microbiology 2013, 13:12
Culture conditions still relevant

As laboratory technology increases in sophistication Greg Somerville and Richard Proctor highlight the importance of considering all bacterial culture conditions, such as the flask-to-medium ratio, when designing experiments, to ensure accuracy in the reporting of results.

BMC Microbiology 2013, 13:9
RNA helicases in Giardia lamblia

The Giardia lamblia genome contains many RNA helicases that appear to have a role during both antigenic variation and encystation of the parasite although none have significant homology with the RNA helicase domain of Dicer enzymes.

BMC Microbiology 2012, 12:284
PNPase negatively controls biofilm formation

Escherichia coli cells lacking the RNA processing enzyme, polynucleotide phosphorylase (PNPase), display increased biofilm formation indicating that PNPase is necessary to maintain bacterial cells in the planktonic state through negative regulation of the poly-N-acetylglucosamine biosynthetic operon.

BMC Microbiology 2012, 12:270
Prophage diversity in Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Multiple inducible prophages with diverse infection properties have been maintained in the Liverpool Epidemic Strain (LES) Pseudomonas aeruginosa genome, including LESphi2 which has exhibits high lytic production and may contribute to LES prevalence.

BMC Microbiology 2012, 12:216
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PhaM and the biogenesis of PHB granules in R. eutropha

Comment on: Wahl et al. BMC Microbiology 2013, 12:262
Correction by corresponding author

Comment on: Zhou et al. BMC Microbiology 2012, 11:175
Correction by the corresponding author

Comment on: Kawai et al. BMC Microbiology 2012, 11:104

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BMC Microbiology is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on analytical and functional studies of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms, viruses and small parasites, as well as host and therapeutic responses to them and their interaction with the environment.

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Section Editor’s profile

Brian K. Coombes is currently Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences at McMaster University, Canada. He also holds the Canada Research Chair in Infectious Disease Pathogenesis. Dr Coombes' laboratory investigates the expression and function of bacterial virulence factors in the host, with an emphasis on how these virulence factors interact with the host immune system. His research has uncovered novel virulence factors in bacterial pathogens and has advanced the concept of regulatory evolution as a driver of bacterial pathogenesis.
"BMC Microbiology is a great way to disseminate research to a wide audience in an open-access forum. We strive to publish the best new research in microbiology and make it available to everyone, thereby accelerating the discovery process and creating a culture of open communication"

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