Bacteriophage Invasion, MCR-1 Is Older Than Thought, and New Nucleotides - Microbial Minutes

Explore recent developments in microbiology through this informative video from the American Society for Microbiology. Delve into groundbreaking research on bacteriophage transcytosis, the global spread of the MCR-1 gene conferring colistin resistance, and the creation of semi-synthetic organisms with expanded genetic alphabets. Learn about new insights into the origins of SARS coronavirus from bat populations and the discovery of microbes thriving in Antarctic desert soils. Gain a deeper understanding of cutting-edge topics in microbial research and their potential implications for human health, antibiotic resistance, and the possibilities of life beyond Earth.

Introduction
Topics
Bacteriophage invasion
Internalization
Global distribution of MCR1
Analysis of MCR1
Colistin resistance
New nucleotides
Unnatural nucleotides
SARS coronavirus
Antarctic soil microbes
Why is it important
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