Microbiology Research, Volume 15, Issue 4

Although in vivo studies have explored the relationship between oral environment and microbial communities, a precise analysis of the effects of environmental pH on oral microbiota remains challenging owing to their complexity and external influences...

Probiotics, due to their multifaceted benefits to the host, are essential in medicine, agriculture, and aquaculture. The mechanisms of their action at the molecular level are complex and less explored. Both previous research and our own investigation...

Plasma-treated water (PTW) recently entered science as a sanitizing agent, which possess the capability for on-demand production. It offers interesting possibilities for sustainable and resource-saving applications in healthcare and food production....

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and vermicompost can be efficient in enhancing the accumulation of metabolites, whereas there are no reports about their effects on antioxidant bioactive molecules and Sun Protection Factor (SPF) in Anadenanthera co...

Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) has been associated with the specific production of l-(+)-lactic acid. However, in this study, d-(−)-lactic acid production by E. faecalis was observed under specific pH conditions. E. faecalis PR31 exhibited...

Chocolate spot (Botrytis fabae) is a disease that threatens faba bean production in Mexico, as it can cause up to 70% yield losses. Currently, indiscriminate fungicides combat this disease, leading to environmental and human health problems. In this...

In 2023, one case of coinfection with type I and type II dengue virus of imported origin was first reported in Jiaxing city. Therefore, we analysed the results of the molecular tracing analysis of this case. We collected serum samples for whole-genom...

Background and Objectives: Klebsiella pneumoniae is a major nosocomial pathogen with a remarkable ability to develop resistance to multiple antibiotics, posing significant treatment challenges. This study aims to evaluate the antimicrobial resistance...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe the phenotypic and molecular characteristics of Acinetobacter baumannii isolates carrying resistance genes to beta-lactams and carbapenems in six Peruvian public hospital centers. Materials and method...

Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) is a significant public health concern, particularly in rural regions, like the Caucasus, where tick-borne diseases are prevalent. The review contains comprehensive data on TBEV circulation in the Caucasus region,...

Global warming-induced climate change haunts the world, posing a critical threat to plant health and crop production. Overusing chemical fertilizers and pesticides poses a significant threat to soil health. Ceanothus velutinus (snowbrush) is a drough...

The analysis of the molecular epidemiological characteristics of newly diagnosed HIV-infected patients in Jiaxing City is essential for developing effective HIV prevention. Blood samples were collected from newly diagnosed HIV-infected individuals in...

One of the effective and safe methods of soil cleanup from oil pollution is bioremediation by introducing microorganisms or their metabolites. In this study, the effect of biosurfactants produced by Nocardiopsis sp. 3mo on the rate of bioremediation...

Bioinformatic methodologies play a crucial role in the assessment of gut microbiota, offering advanced tools for analyzing complex microbial communities. These methodologies involve high-throughput sequencing technologies, such as 16S rRNA gene seque...

Bacterial biofilms are closely associated with the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance, which is becoming a global concern. Recently, there has been increased interest in natural extracts as potential antimicrobial agents. One such extract is D...

The development and standardization of an effective inoculation technique are essential for reliable screening of crop genotypes. In this study, three inoculation methods—in vitro paper towel, in vitro agar, and soil inoculation in pots—w...

Ticks are important vectors of pathogenic bacteria that cause diseases in both humans and animals. Analysis of tick microbiota via massive sequencing allows rapid and comprehensive identification of almost all bacteria inhabiting ticks. This has impr...

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)virus, resulted in significant global health consequences. The interventions introduced to limit the spread of the virus had a significant impact on the cour...

Mycotoxins, toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi, present significant health risks through contaminated food and feed. Despite broad documentation of their general impacts, emerging research highlights the requirement of addressing both sex-...

Objective: This review evaluated chlorhexidine (CHX)’s beneficial effect as an antibacterial substance on periodontopathogenic bacteria, which can influence the preservation of periodontal tissues and biomaterials. Methods: A search was perform...

Bees play important roles in socio-economic development, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem stability. However, during the cold season, resources become limited, leading to significant losses in bee colonies. Although many studies have describe...

Sugarcane is one of the main crops in Morelos State, Mexico. The presence of the insect pest Praelongorthezia acapulcoa (Morrison), commonly known as the fluted scale insect, was observed in sugarcane and rice crops, causing losses of up to 30% of pr...

Bee colonies are constantly threatened by a bacterial larvae disease called American foulbrood, caused by the Gram-positive bacterium Paenibacillus larvae. This is a highly specialized pathogen with only one established host, the honey bee larvae. Th...

Background: Microorganisms are a known source of antibiotics. The study aimed to identify and screen antibiotic-producing microbes isolated from seawater. Method: Three of the fifty (50) bacteria isolated from seawater showed positive for antibiotic...

Seed-borne endophytic bacteria can influence host responses to biotic and abiotic stress conditions. Their presence in seeds is related to their ability to colonize plant tissues and to pass from parent plants to offspring. In this study, we investig...

Microbial infections in wounds can significantly delay the healing process, with bacteria often forming protective biofilms that shield them from external threats. In this study, we evaluated the impact of copper oxide-impregnated wound dressings (re...

The corallivorous snails Coralliophila meyendorffii and its coral host Parazoanthus axinellae are appealing candidates for studying symbiotic interactions at the microbiome level. In this study, we investigated for the first time the microbial commun...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) present a significant health challenge for women globally, particularly due to high recurrence rates. This randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study conducted at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, India, evaluated the effec...

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is associated with the acquisition of nosocomial infections, community-acquired infections, and infections related to livestock animals. In the pursuit of molecular targets in the development process...

In recent years, pharmaceuticals have emerged as pollutants due to their incomplete degradation in sewage treatment plants and their ability to cause physiological problems in humans even at low doses. Understanding the environmental fate of pharmace...

Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing and multidrug-resistant Enterobacterales pose a major threat to both human and animal health. This study assessed the prevalence of ESBL-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-Ec) and Klebsiella spp. (ESBL-...

Caseous lymphadenitis (CLA), caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, is a highly contagious disease of small ruminants, especially of goats and sheep. Here, we report an outbreak of the disease in goats for the first time from the...

The present study investigated the efficacy of Trichoderma harzianum and Bacillus subtilis in minimizing phosphorus fertilizer use in maize cultivation. Maize plants, cultivar Bm207, were subjected to 10 treatments with varying levels of phosphorus f...

Acute respiratory infection is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among children in low- and middle-income countries. Due to limited diagnostic capability, many respiratory pathogens causing influenza-like illness go undetected. Thi...

Mechanisms of action attributed to feed additives are of continuous research interest, increasing our knowledge about the side effects (direct or indirect) of their application. The primary role of organically modified clinoptilolite is to bind multi...

Exopolysaccharide (EPS)-producing bacteria were isolated from the intestines of freshwater fish as prebiotics. Among the isolates, Bacillus sp. P1 was the potent EPS producer, with a high EPS production, and was then identified as Bacillus subtilis P...

Intestinal bacterial community in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is increasingly recognized as important for aquaculture and fish health. This review summarizes the current knowledge on how various feed components, including animal- and plant-de...

Culex pipiens mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) are widespread during warm periods and actively feed on blood while serving as vectors for various human and animal pathogens. Culex mosquitoes overwinter as adults in temperate zones, raising the questio...

Effectors are key organism-associated molecules that aid in the establishment of interactions with other organisms. Effectoromics has become an important area of research in phytopathology. The lack of sequence conservation among effectors, even in c...

Like other organisms, fungi produce extracellular vesicles (EVs) that are involved in various biological processes, including intercellular communication and the transport of molecules between cells. These EVs can be applied in fungal pathogenesis, v...

Feline kobuvirus (FeKoV), feline astrovirus (FeAstV), feline bufavirus (FeBuV), and feline rotavirus (FRV) are important pathogens for gastroenteritis, which is characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration. Four pairs of primers and probes we...

Species identification of Listeria isolates remained a tedious process still based on culturing methods that, in recent years, have led to the description of many species that are not even part of the genus Listeria. It is advisable to provide new pr...

Candida albicans is the most prevalent fungal microorganism of human microbiota and one of the few fungi capable of causing diseases in humans, depending on the host’s immune defense capacity. The similarity between fungal and host cells promot...

The leaves of Gouania longispicata Engl. (GLE) have been traditionally used to treat more than forty ailments in Uganda, including stomachache, lung and skin cancers, syphilis, toothache, and allergies. In this study, pure compounds were isolated fro...

This study presents the results of evaluating hydrocarbonoclastic consortia in the biodegradation of microplastics derived from single-use, triple-layered polypropylene face masks. The choice of this carbon source was driven by the need to address th...

In recent decades, microalgae have emerged as new sustainable resources for the production of various bioactive and biochemical compounds. These organisms are photosynthetic, use CO₂ as their sole carbon source, and grow rapidly under different envir...

This study investigated the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of hawthorn vinegar. The antimicrobial activity was evaluated against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Bacillus subtilis using the filter paper disc...

Panama has a large number of wild animal species, which could host a highly diverse amount of genetic variants of Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii). In this context, we highlight the importance of understanding the population structure of T. gondii in Pa...

The long history and extensive use of antibiotics have caused resistant bacterial pathogens to emerge, increasing mortality and morbidity. The current study was designed to see the prevalence of aerobic bacterial isolates with their antimicrobial res...

Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) is a bacterium that causes one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) worldwide. In Panama, the prevalence of genital Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) among adolescents is 15.8%. However, no data describing cir...