Microbiology Research, Volume 16, Issue 12

Background: Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus are a health problem worsened by antibiotic resistance. New drugs, including those inhibiting virulence and resistance mechanisms, are needed. This study aimed to evaluate the anti-growth, anti-v...

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CREs) pose a critical threat to global public health, largely driven by the enzymatic activity of Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase-2 (KPC-2), a class A serine β-lactamase that hydrolyzes most β-lact...

Gut microbiota dysbiosis is increasingly being recognized as a major contributor to host metabolic imbalance, immune dysfunction, and neurophysiological disorders. Probiotics are known to modulate intestinal metabolism and exert systemic effects thro...

Multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens and biofilm-associated infections represent a major global health concern, particularly in the context of medical devices such as catheters, tubing, and blood sampling devices. Biofilms, responsible for up to 85% o...

Enterococcus alishanensis JNUCC 77 (=BLH10) was isolated from the flowers of Zinnia elegans collected at Ilchul Land, Jeju Island, Republic of Korea. Whole-genome sequencing was conducted to clarify its taxonomic position, genomic composition, and ad...

Matricaria pubescens (Desf.), a medicinal plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, is traditionally used in southeastern Morocco but remains insufficiently studied. In this study, samples collected from the Zagora region (Morocco) were subjected to...

The aim of the present study was to assess the microbiological and physical–chemical quality of pickled vegetables produced by rural family agribusinesses in the mountainous region of Espírito Santo State, Brazil. This descriptive, obser...

This research study investigated the potential biotechnological applications of yeast species obtained from cocoa fermentation performed in Côte d’Ivoire. A total of 279 yeast isolates were molecularly identified and then screened for the...

The genus Kocuria includes Gram-positive and environmentally versatile bacteria, which are of biotechnological interest due to their ability to synthesize secondary metabolites. In this study, the genome of Kocuria sp. KH4, isolated from alkaline min...

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a neglected vector-borne disease caused by obligate intracellular protozoa of the genus Leishmania. In immunocompromised patients, VL may present atypically, progress more aggressively, and respond less favorably to tre...

Escherichia coli (E. coli) pathotypes present in contaminated food, street food, or water are major contributors to foodborne illnesses. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods are widely applied to detect and confirm E. coli pathotypes in food sampl...

Intensive aquaculture and animal farming along riverbanks have emerged as significant drivers of downstream public health risks, facilitating the transmission of zoonotic pathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes from farm effluents into nat...

Periodontitis is a multifactorial disease that is primarily driven by bacterial biofilm and oral dysbiosis. Listerine^® is a widely used essential-oil-based mouthwash that is well established for its safety and anti-plaque efficacy. However, limit...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes, yet epidemiological data on gestational UTIs in Kenya are limited. This study assessed diagnostic and management practices in Kisumu County to inform diagnostic and antimicrobi...

This study aimed to unravel the genomic uniqueness of Streptomyces chrestomyceticus ADP4 using whole-genome sequence analysis, with a focus on identifying strain-specific genes/proteins associated with a novel therapeutic source. The genome of the st...

Milk contains wide microbial diversity, composed mainly of lactic acid bacteria (LAB), which are used as probiotics for both humans and livestock. We isolated, characterized, and evaluated LAB from indigenous Saudi Arabian camel milk to assess its pr...

4-Nonylphenol (4-NP), an important fine chemical precursor, can cause endocrine disruption, resist natural degradation, and bioconcentrate. Biodegradation is an effective and environmentally sustainable approach to its remediation. This study employe...

The limitations reported for conventional approaches in the treatment and disinfection of water have led to a recent exploration in the use of plant-based water treatment solutions. This technique leverages natural, renewable, and often locally avail...