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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

September issue is now live! Take a journey through our latest issue with insights into MTb susceptibility & containment, probiotics improving endometrial receptivity, oral commensal nanovaccines stimulating anti-tumor immunity & more…… www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Enjoying our August issue on Environmental Microbiology? But wait….there’s more! Check out this collection of recent papers on microbial life in oceans, freshwater, soils, and beyond. www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

On the cover: Microbes & their Environments Artistry captures “bacterial” forests as well as “viral” mountains &“beach-loving” marine green algae Cover art by our very own Casey Williams caseylynnwilliams.com www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

August marks our inaugural issue on Environmental Microbiology. We are embracing many aspects of microbiology, from hosts to habitats www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Special Issue Day!! July marks our Special issue focusing on Microbial Therapies: challenges and the path ahead We have reviews, forums & perspectives on the power (and pitfalls) of microbes. www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Webinar now on demand: Marine microbiology in a changing climate Explore how ocean microbes shape planetary health & how new technologies are transforming marine microbiology research. dlvr.it/TTNHWN

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Discover the latest advances in ocean microbiome research during the webinar, Marine microbiology in a changing climate, tomorrow, June 23, 10 a.m. ET. dlvr.it/TT8tCZ

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Microbes across the deep, wide ocean! We published two papers this week collectively examining microbial diversity and functionality across latitudes & down into the deep. www.cell.com/cell-host-mi... www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Join experts Alexandra Worden, Christian Voolstra & Jennifer Bowen for the webinar Marine microbiology in a changing climate. @northeasterncos.bsky.social @mblscience.bsky.social dlvr.it/TT44v1

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

On the cover: Chutes & Ladders capture microbiome dynamics Bacteria diversify into distinct subpopulations via epigenetic changes. Some are better adapted & “climb ladders,” thriving under stress; others succumb to “chutes” or stressors, e.g. antibiotics www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Our June issue is now live. The cover image puts microbes at play. Have your own fun and enjoyment reading the content within: www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Webinar, Marine microbiology in a changing climate, June 23 at 10 a.m. ET. Explore how ocean microbes shape planetary health and climate resilience. dlvr.it/TSm4qM

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Enjoy our newest Virome issue? Check out our Collection on The Virome, including additional papers published in recent months.... along with more creative art. www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

On the cover: Virome issue Our Focus Issue on the Virome is artistically represented by creations from the team of @naamagz.bsky.social Check out the science behind the cover: www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Focus Issue on The Virome! Forums, Perspectives and Reviews examining the latest insights and open questions. www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Gut phage ACRs Type II CRISPR-Cas systems dominate human gut w/diverse phage Acrs targeting these systems. Widespread family, GutAcraca, adopts similar structures to inhibit Cas9 & regulate its own expression, highlighting phage adaptation to gut ecology www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Microbes impact peanut allergy Mouth & gut contain peanut-degrading bacteria(Rothia) that metabolize PN allergens. Mice colonized w/Rothia show decreased anaphylaxis & allergic patients w/better PN tolerance have higher abundance of these bacteria www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Crisping up Lactobacillus vaginal live biotherapeutics Highlight of 2 papers reporting clinical trials evaluating 3 vaginal live biotherapeutic products containing different Lactobacillus crispatus strain combinations for treatment of bacterial vaginosis. www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

VIBRANT: Phase 1 trial of multi-strain L. crispatus for BV Women w/bacterial vaginosis receiving multi-strain vaginal L. crispatus live biotherapeutic 3–7 days post antibiotics showed vaginal colonization up to 12 wks, reducing risk of recurrent BV www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

How to measure microbiome health? Commentary proposes adaptive coherence: capacity of host-microbiome systems to sustain integrated function via reorganization. Reframes health as emergent & relational, w/measurements of adaptability/functional integrity www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Skin microbiota drives cutaneous ICI toxicity Checkpoint inhibitor toxicity is driven by skin microbiota in genetically autoimmune-susceptible mice. Topical antibiotics mitigate ICI averse events w/out compromising anti-tumor efficacy www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Microbes as architects of colonic patterning Highlight of @cp-cell.bsky.social paper discovering regionalization of colonic epithelium depends on microbes, with proximal identity regulated by microbial nicotinic acid-induced PPARα activation in the epithelium. www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Our April issue is now live! On the cover: Peanut allergy & microbes Bacteria in the oral cavity & small intestine can degrade immunodominant peanut allergens, limiting anaphylaxis www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

New issue day! Our March issue is live. Highlights include · Virome regulates nutrient absorption · Intratumoral bacteria drive HCC · Microbiome as signature of health · Bacteria protect from fungal pathogens cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Early registration discount deadline March 13. Register for the Cell Press Symposia #CSMicrobiome2026 (10–12 May 2026, Bruges). Join leading experts exploring host–microbiome interactions and therapeutic innovation. @cellpressevents.bsky.social dlvr.it/TQzzqw

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Our February issue--now live--is deeply rooted in exciting new microbiology! On the cover: Microbial communities associated with semi-mature oak trees are remarkably resilient in the face of environmental challenges. www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

CS: Host-microbiome dynamics abstract deadline extended to Feb 6. Share your research with leading scientists exploring the ecology of the human microbiome, its influence on host physiology & its complex interactions with the immune system. dlvr.it/TQVndt

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Last chance to submit your abstract for @CellSymposia #CSMicrobiome2026! Bruges, Belgium | May 10–12, 2026 Join global leaders in microbiome and host interaction science. hubs.li/Q03-KLf_0

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

New year, new issue, with “magnified” insights into microbiology! www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

The final issue for 2025 is now live! Coral symbionts, wheat phyllosphere, Cryptococcal meningoencephalitis, and much more! www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Our November issue examines Global Steps Forward as we mark 5 years of COVID-19. The issue includes discussion pieces from authors across the globe, examining insights gained on SARS-CoV-2, lessons learned, and next steps forward. www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Our October issue is live—rooted in strong microbiology and growing insights. With cover art highlighting the gut-brain axis and work from @katesadlerphd.bsky.social www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Molecular mechanisms of host-microbiome interactions: We teamed up w/ @cp-cellchembiol.bsky.social for a Collection of articles uncovering mechanisms by which microbes communicate w/their hosts, shedding light on various conditions & offering therapeutic avenues.Enjoy! www.cell.com/cp/collectio...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

The September issue is now live with new findings on Shigella, Cryptosporidium, Lassa virus, Bifidobacterium and more! This month’s cover features Veillonella clearing a path for C. difficile infection www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Weekend read! Our Special issue on Plants & Microbes We present “growing insight” on cutting edge topics, from immune cell states to rewilding plant microbiomes to plant-microbe interactions amid global change. www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Special Issue Alert for August! Plants & Microbes: Growing Insight www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Collection: Plants!!! Browse our collection of recent reviews and articles on how microbes influence plant health, acting positively through beneficial interactions or negatively by causing disease. www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Collection: Bugs as Drugs. Enjoy our collection of recent reviews and articles exploring the impact of microbes on therapeutic efficacy as well as advancing capabilities to utilize microbes as therapeutics or in microbiome modulation www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Featured Article: IFN-ε shields Neisseria IFN-ε, a hormone-responsive type I IFN expressed by genital epithelial cells, boosts sialylation of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which allows Neisseria to evade immune elimination www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Featured Article: Phage DNA modifications evade defense Phage DNA modification adds arabinose to cytosines via hydroxy linkage(5ara-hC) w/potential double & triple arabinosylation. Arabinosylated phages are protected from CRISPR-Cas & restriction modification www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Our July issue is out today! Cover art depicts precision antibacterial strategies that allow non-toxigenic V. cholerae to dominate toxigenic rivals. www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Read our collection of papers on Cancer Microbiology! Reviews and primary research on how microbes contribute to tumorigenesis and clinical outcomes. www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Leveraging diurnal shifts in bacterial transgenes: Time-restricted feeding causes diurnal functional shifts in microbes. D. newyorkensis bile salt hydrolase exhibits diurnal expression. DnBSH1-E. coli improves glucose metabolism & reduces body fat in mice www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

IFN-ε shields Neisseria New work examines IFN-ε, a hormone-responsive type I IFN expressed by genital epithelial cells, during N. gonorrhoeae infection. IFN-ε boosts sialylation of Ng, which allows Ng to evade immune elimination www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Rhizosphere microbes mitigate shade avoidance: Shade avoidance helps plants reach maximal light while weakening immunity & yield. New work finds rhizosphere microbes mitigate shade avoidance w/FLS2-BAK1 & MYC2, PIFs & HY5 delivering rhizosphere signals www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Single-tooth prediction of childhood caries: • Dental plaque microbiota patterns in children are predictive of tooth-specific caries development. • Spatial-MiC model, integrating microbial and spatial data, improves caries forecasting with 93% accuracy www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Unlocking the power of human milk and infant feeding: Understanding how nutrition and early microbiota interaction shapes health programming Review by Zhernakova, Yassour, Hall & Collado www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Bacterial sphingolipids promote anti-inflammatory responses: Bacteroides sphingolipids delivered by OMVs persist w/in mammalian immune cells & promote IL-10 secretion via mevalonate pathway to drive anti-inflammatory responses www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Microbiome-facilitated plant nutrient acquisition: Review by Singh et al. examining impact of soil & plant microbiomes on plant nutrient acquisition & proposing a modified eco-evolutionary framework that considers plant & microbial communication mechanisms www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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Cell Host & Microbe @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Gut microbial enzymes & MASH: Function, mechanism & therapeutic prospects Review by Luo, Wang & Jiang discussing role of gut microbial enzymes in progression of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis & potential therapeutics targeting microbiota www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

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