Editorial: New advances in the biology and pathogenesis of free-living amoebae.

This editorial published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology explores recent advancements in the study of free-living amoebae, which are single-celled microorganisms found in water and soil. While most of these amoebae are harmless, some species can cause opportunistic infections. The editorial highlights new research on topics such as extracellular vesicles, zoonotic bacteria, drug development, and epidemiology. It also discusses the potential impact of artificial intelligence on amoebae research. One study mentioned in the article used machine learning algorithms to identify potential compounds for treating acanthamoeba infections, and researchers discovered a marine microbial metabolite that showed promise in this regard. The article provides detailed information on the study's methodology and findings. [Extracted from the article]