Volume 16 Issue 11, November 2018

This study used a large cohort of HIV-1 transmission pairs to determine the contribution of viral genetics on the development of neutralizing antibodies.

This study reports that surfing motility is a conserved yet diverse form of motility in bacteria.

In this Review, Gilbert and Stephens outline the history of the field of microbiology of the built environment and discuss insights into microbial ecology, adaptation and evolution. They consider the implications of this research, specifically, how it is changing the types of materials we use in buildings and how our built environments affect human health.

The seabed is a hostile environment for most microorganisms, and unique microbial communities are found in deeply buried marine sediments. In this Review, Orsi highlights which and how microorganisms survive and the differences between oxic and anoxic subseafloor sediments.

Viral infection is a major contributor to the global cancer burden. In this Review, Krump and You explore the molecular mechanisms of viral oncogenesis in humans. They highlight how viral manipulation of host cellular signalling, DNA damage responses, immunity and microRNA targets promotes the initiation and development of cancer.

Archaea have been found in biofilms in a variety of habitats. In this Review, Albers and colleagues explore the different stages of archaeal biofilm development and highlight the similarities and differences between archaea and bacteria. They also consider their role in different industrial processes.