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Viral commitment to infection depends on host metabolism

Viral infection begins with attachment to host surface structures such as receptors, pili, or porins. While prior research has focused on structural compatibility and recognition, the role of host physiology, particularly metabolic state, on viral commitment to infection remains underexplored. Here, we measured the adsorption rates ( η ) of five Escherichia coli phages representing various life…

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Building-level wastewater surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in the general, student and hospital-associated populations

Scientific Reports, Published online: 20 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-67590-y Building-level wastewater surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in the general, student and hospital-associated…

  • Wastewater surveillance tracks AMR in Perugia's general, student, and hospital populations
  • Third-generation cephalosporin resistant E. coli prevalence consistent across populations
  • Vancomycin-resistant enterococci levels highest in hospital wastewater

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