In this Review, Sigal et al. explore SARS-CoV-2 persistence mechanisms, the frequency of persistent infections, their role in accelerated evolution and their link to variant emergence hot spots. The Review also addresses symptoms, management and the connection between persistence and post-COVID conditions.

In this Review, Scott et al. review our current knowledge of Shigella sonnei, highlighting recent insights into this globally disseminated antimicrobial-resistant pathogen and assessing how novel data may have an impact on future vaccine development and implementation.

In this Review, Watashi et al. explore hepatitis B virus and hepatitis D virus entry, focusing on the early phase driven by viral surface antigens and related host factors, highlight the role of viral entry in tropism and discuss the potential for drug development targeting this process.

This study reports the identification of a ribosome-targeting lasso peptide that acts on a new ribosomal binding site.

This study shows that mechanical pressure induces multicellular development in Haloferax volcanii.

This Genome Watch article highlights recent findings of cellular-like genes in giant viruses and how these viruses acquire and repurpose host cellular machinery.

This Genome Watch discusses advancements in our understanding of interpersonal transmission dynamics of the human gut microbiota and their implications for host health and therapeutic outcomes.

In this study, Proctor et al. demonstrate that the skin of residents in nursing homes serves as a reservoir for Candida auris, ESKAPE pathogens and their antimicrobial resistance genes.

In this study, Thakur et al. demonstrate the interconnected role of diet, host genetics and oncogenic microorganisms in colon carcinogenesis.