Whole-genome sequencing of strains exhibiting toxicity to .

exhibits toxicity to , providing a new infection model to study host homeostasis. Previous studies using pathogen models have proven to be a useful tool to understand host physiology. Here, we report on the whole-genome sequences of these microbes obtained from short and long reads.

First synthesis of an ABCE ring substructure of daphnicyclidin A.

The ABCE tetracyclic ring system of daphnicyclidin A was prepared using an intramolecular (4 + 3) cycloaddition of an oxidopyridinium ion as the key step. This route consists of a 10-step synthesis with an overall yield of 20.2%.