The catabolism products of the fermentation process of selected hydroxycinnamic acids initiated by different species of Lactobacillus strains were identified.

To investigate the occurrence of ESBL and colistin‐resistant E. coli and its genotypic characterization and identification of virulence determinants in cases of bovine mastitis in three provinces of China.

Metabolism regulation centred on insulin resistance is increasingly important in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This review focuses on the interactions between the host cellular and gut microbial metabolism during the development of NAFLD. The cellular metabolism of essential nutrients, such as glucose, lipids and amino acids, is reconstructed with inflammation, immune mechanisms and oxidative

Dematiaceous hyphomycetes (DH) are darkly pigmented fungi ubiquitously found all over the world as plant pathogens, saprophytes and many of the members of this group have emerged as opportunistic pathogens. These fungi are responsible for a wide variety of infections including mycotic keratitis, which is considered as one of the major causes of corneal blindness, particularly in tropical and subtropical

The present study aimed to determine the microsatellite length polymorphism genotypic patterns and antifungal susceptibility profiles of Candida albicans isolated from patients with candiduria.

In the study, we investigated the regulatory effects of these genes (codY, comA, degU, and spo0A) on the biosynthesis of three lipopeptides (bacillomycin D, fengycin, and surfactin) in Bacillus amyloliquefaciens.

Staphylococcus aureus, an opportunistic pathogen, causes diverse community and nosocomial‐acquired human infections, including folliculitis, impetigo, sepsis, septic arthritis, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, implant‐associated biofilm infections and contagious mastitis in cattle. In recent days, both methicillin‐sensitive and methicillin‐resistant S. aureus infections have increased. Highly effective

To develop a broadly applicable medium free of proteins with well‐defined and reproducible chemical composition for the cultivation of various microorganisms with food safety significance.

The survival of Clostridioides difficile (previously Clostridium difficile) vegetative cells and endospores was compared at different levels of indigenous microflora using autoclaved and unautoclaved dairy composts with different moisture contents (MCs).

The aims of this study were to investigate the effects of probiotics and antibiotics on microbial composition, short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) concentration and free fatty acid receptor 2/3 (FFAR2/3) expression in boiler chickens.

Metagenomic next‐generation sequencing (mNGS) has been utilized for diagnosing infectious diseases. It is a culture‐free and hypothesis‐free nucleic acid test for diagnosing all pathogens with known genomic sequences, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. While this technique greatly expands the clinical capacity of pathogen detection, it is a second‐line choice due to lengthy procedures

Chemically disparate toxic organic and/or inorganic molecules produced by anthropogenic activities often hinder the bioremediation process. This research was conducted to understand the capacity of Streptomyces sp. MC1 to remove chemically disparate toxics such as Cr(VI) or phenanthrene.

The aim of this review was to summarize the current knowledge regarding the effects of aeromonosis on fish oxidative status. The bibliographic survey was carried out on the research platforms: Scopus and Science Direct. The keywords ‘Aeromonas’, ‘fish’ and ‘oxidative status’ (or ‘oxidative stress’, ‘oxidative damage’ and similar terms) were used. Scientific papers and short communications were considered

To evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy and wound healing effect of atmospheric pressure cold plasma (APCP) on an infected pressure ulcer (IPUs) model that was created on rats.

This study was done to investigate the anti‐inflammatory effects of high molecular weight secretions from Limosilactobacillus reuteri PTCC 1655 probiotic bacteria on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)‐stimulated phorbol 12‐myristate 13‐acetate (PMA)‐differentiated THP‐1 cells.

To perform the molecular characterization of 23 Staphylococcus aureus isolates from pigs with signs of infections recovered in Spanish farms during 2018–2019.

The goal was to study the effects of sub‐minimum inhibitory concentrations (sub‐MICs) of amoxicillin (AMX) on various physiological responses and virulence determinants in a commensal strain of Escherichia coli.

Cancer is a prominent cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, in spite of advances in therapeutic interventions and supportive care. In 2018 alone, there were 18·1 million new cancer cases and 9·6 million deaths indicating the need for novel anticancer agents. Plant‐based products have often been linked with protective effects against communicable and non‐communicable diseases. Recently, we have

A cadmium (Cd)‐tolerant Bacillus megaterium strain A14 was used to investigate the effects and mechanisms of bacterial inoculation on peanut growth, Cd accumulation in grains and Cd fixation in Cd‐contaminated soil.

Using renewable microalgal biomass as active feedstocks for biofuels and bioproducts is explored to substitute petroleum‐based fuels and chemicals. In the last few years, the importance of microalgae biomass has been realized as a renewable feedstock due to several positive attributes associated with it. Biorefinery via anaerobic digestion of microalgal biomass is a promising and sustainable method

Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of cultivable bacteria associated with the marine sponges Hymeniacidon perlevis and Halichondria panicea against multi‐drug resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

To investigate the impact of expression mode: electric breast pump or hand expression, and timing of sample collection: pre‐ and post‐milk ejection on human milk bacterial DNA profiles.

Alternaria alternata is a major contaminant of wine grapes, meaning a health risk for wine consumers due to the accumulation of toxic metabolites. To develop a successful biofungicide, the effectiveness of epiphytic wine grape yeasts against A. alternata growth and toxin production was assessed in vitro under temperature and aW conditions that simulate those present in the field.

A. hydrophila is a zoonotic pathogen displaying resistance to multiple antibiotics. Here we aim to develop a candidate biocontrol agent against A. hydrophila.

This paper aims to quantify the growth and organic acid production of Aspergillus niger, Penicillium chrysogenum and Penicillium simplicissimum when these fungi are exposed to varying levels of lithium (Li) and cobalt (Co). The study also tests whether pre‐exposing the fungi to these metals enables the fungi to develop tolerance to Li or Co.

To determine the technological and enzymatic characteristics of 54 yeast strains belonging to 16 species previously isolated from natural fermentation media of Gemlik olives. The distinguishing feature of these strains, according to their selective technological and enzymatic properties using principal component analysis (PCA), was also intended.

This study was performed to investigate the effects of Megasphaera elsdenii (Me), Saccharomyces cerevisiae (SC) and lactic acid bacteria (FP ‐ Lactobacillus fermentum plus Lactobacillus plantarum) alone or in combination on biogas production and ruminal biofermentation parameter in a heterofermenter system.

To evaluate the applicability of the Mimosa tenuiflora and Eucalyptus urograndis pyroligneous acids (PAs) as alternative antiseptics in dairy goats.

Resistance to antibiotics is an ongoing problem in the biomedical industry. Developing active, alternative drug therapies would reduce our reliance on antibiotics that induce resistance in micro‐organisms. To date, bacteriocins and antimicrobial peptides have shown a positive outcome as antibiotic substitutes and synergists apart from phage therapy, antibodies and probiotics. Bacteriocins are proteinaceous

Over the last two decades, the biotechnologies applied to Cultural heritage (CH) have become a successful novel alternative to the traditional approaches in the CH conservation and preservation. From these new perspectives, microorganisms and their metabolisms can be used for the safeguarding of artworks. Biocleaning is a field with a growing interest, based on eco‐friendly processes and safe procedures

The present study aims to evaluate the potential antioxidant and antiproliferative properties of probiotic bacterial isolates Weissella cibaria p3B, Bacillus subtilis CS, and Bacillus tequilensis CL, isolated from South Indian fermented tomato pickle (homemade) and gut content of indigenous country chicken.

Endophytes are a rich source for structurally complex chemical scaffolds with interesting biological activities. Endophytes associated with Brugmansia aurea L. (family: Solanaceae), a medicinal plant, have not yet explored for the bioactive metabolites.

This study aimed to evaluate the influence of maternal factors on the total plate count, Staphylococci, Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria populations in the milk of lactating Filipino women for the first 4 months of lactation period.

This study aimed to investigate the antibacterial ability and action mechanism of dithiocyano‐methane against Aeromonas hydrophila, so as to provide a reference for its application in farm disinfection.

Physiological race determination of 143 Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici (FOL) isolates collected along 30 years in major tomato‐producing regions of Brazil.

The present study aimed at gaining an insight into the abundance and genetic diversity of culturable N‐fixing epiphyte bacteria on the phyllosphere of maize in arid and semi‐arid regions of Iran.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the regulatory mechanism of ε‐PL on Shewanella putrefaciens.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the occurrence of Escherichia coli O157 and O26 on Belgian dairy cattle farms, the presence of virulence genes in the confirmed isolates and the association of E. coli O26 presence with calf diarrhoea.

Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, the causal agent of white mold, can infect several host species, including economically important crops. In this study, we propose and validate a new in vitro system able to mimic the conditions of interaction with the host and promote the induction of S. sclerotiorum effectors.

The discharge of the toxic phenol polluted petro‐industrial effluents (PPPIE) has severe environmental negative impacts, thus it is mandatory to be treated before its discharge. The objective of this review is to discuss the sustainable application of microalgae in phenols degradation, with a special emphasis on the enzymes involved in this bioprocess and the factors affecting the success of PPPIE

Tyrosol, a quorum sensing molecule in yeasts, was reported to reduce lag phase and induces hyphae formation during cell proliferation. However, evidence of any enhancing effect of tyrosol in cellular proliferation within fermentative environment is unclear. In this investigation, selected yeast cells were assessed for their ability to synthesize tyrosol followed by examining the role of the molecule

To determine the effect of direct embedment of Bacillus megaterium into Portland pozzolana cement mortars on water sorptivity and diffusivity coefficient of sulphate ions.

Recovering DNA of airborne micro‐organisms (AM) from air is a challenging task. We compared five membrane filters for bioaerosol sampling—mixed cellulose ester (MCE), polyethersulfone (PES), polyamide (PA), polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)—based on their bacterial, fungal and eukaryotic DNA recoveries.

This study explores the microbial diversity of sources which may influence boat microbial communities. We investigated the impact of dock, air and water microbial communities on the hull, transom and bilge microbial communities over the span of 11 days.

The aim of this study was to assess the effects of beneficial micro‐organisms on the growth, nutrient accumulation and root‐associated fungal species composition of pot orchids grown in the greenhouse.

The present study aims to evaluate the capability of rosuvastatin to synergize with levofloxacin against Staphylococcus aureus.

Various applications of microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) has been proposed. However, most studies use cultured pure strains to obtain MICP, ignoring advantages of microbial consortia. The aims of this study were to: (i) test the feasibility of a microbial consortium to produce MICP; (ii) identify functional micro‐organisms and their relationship; (iii) explain the MICP mechanism;

Assess bacterial diversity and richness in mucus samples from the gills of Atlantic salmon in comparison to preserved or fixed gill filament tissues. Ascertain whether bacterial diversity and richness are homogeneous upon different arches of the gill basket.

To develop a protocol for environmental sampling to detect parvoviruses of dogs and cats in the environment.

Isolation, characterization and identification of possible microbial contaminant(s) in the inflated foil bag containing hop pellets packed and stored in a modified atmosphere.

Toxaphene is a persistent organic pollutant, composed of approximately 1000 highly chlorinated bicyclic terpenes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate if camphor, a structural analogue of toxaphene, could stimulate aerobic biotransformation of weathered toxaphene.

Esteya vermicola is an endoparasitic fungus producing lunate conidia, which kill pine wood nematode (PWN), and PWN could cause pine wilt disease (PWD). The aims of this study were to increase production and confirm the resistance (temperature and UV irradiation) of lunate conidia, and further determine the effective concentrations of conidia infecting PWN.

The current study was conducted to determine the antimicrobial resistance profile and genetic relatedness of Aeromonas sp. isolated from healthcare and urban effluents, wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and river water.

This research aimed to investigate the temporal bacterial colonization relating to non‐rumination, transition and rumination phases, together with the spatial organization of microbial community in the jejunal mucosa and digesta of goats.

To isolate endophytic Trichoderma species and investigate the potential for biological control of the root rot pathogen Armillaria mellea.

In food establishments, cleaning and disinfection programmes contribute to provide the environmental conditions that are necessary for the production of safe and healthy food. Compliance with validated programmes is evaluated through verification activities, in order to establish, through objective evidence, if they are implemented as they were written and if they are effective, achieving continuous

Fluorescent semiconductor nanoparticles or quantum dots (QDs) have excellent properties as photosensitizers in photodynamic therapy. This is mainly a consequence of their nanometric size and the generation of light‐activated redox species. In previous works, we have reported the low‐cost biomimetic synthesis of glutathione (GSH) capped QDs (CdTe‐GSH QDs) with high biocompatibility. However, no studies

This study evaluated the effects of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens TL106, isolated from Tibetan pigs’ faeces, on the growth performance, immune response, intestinal barrier function, morphology of jejunum, caecum and colon, and gut microbiota in the mice with enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC)‐induced intestinal diseases.

To better understand the persistence dynamics of enteropathogenic bacteria in freshwater wetland habitats, we constructed lab‐scale mesocosms planted with two different wetland plant species using a subsurface flow wetland design. Mesocosms were treated with either a high‐quality or a poor‐quality water source to examine the effects of water quality exposure and plant species on Escherichia coli, Salmonella