A new St. Jude news release features our recent study on a “hidden” small RNA called OueS that determines if the cholera bacterium can successfully infect humans. The report details how this genetic switch controls the bacteria’s ability to transition from the environment to a human host. This spotlight emphasizes how our discovery of OueS reshapes the understanding of how new pathogens emerge under and could lead to better ways of predicting future outbreaks. Thank you, St. Jude Team!
