Microorganisms, Volume 13, Issue 11

Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is a condition characterized by thyroid hormone dysregulation, often associated with subtle clinical symptoms and metabolic disturbances. Emerging evidence suggests that the gut microbiota plays a crucial role in modu...

The gut microbiome regulates multiple physiological processes of the host and plays a significant role in the adaptation of wild animal hosts to extreme environments. The saxaul sparrow (Passer ammodendri) is a typical bird species found in the north...

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a critical public health threat, with rising multidrug resistance cases compromising treatment effectiveness. Knowledge about the resistome in dairy production systems remains limited, particularly regarding lacta...

Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) cultivation is increasingly threatened by destructive fungal pathogens that reduce yield and compromise tree health, particularly in tropical regions in China. To address this challenge, the present study aimed to isolate...

Staphylococcus aureus is a major foodborne pathogen associated with contamination of dairy and meat products, posing a persistent challenge to food safety due to its biofilm formation and resistance to multiple antibiotics. In this review, we summari...

This study evaluated the effects of sea buckthorn polysaccharides (SBP) on rumen fermentation in Hu sheep through in vitro fermentation. A single-factor randomized design was employed with four treatment groups in which SBP was added to a basal diet...

West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne zoonosis with recurrent equine and human cases in Romania. Horses, although dead-end hosts, act as sentinels for local viral circulation. Farm-level risk conditions remain under-characterized. This pilot, exp...

The holobiont of the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) includes maternally inherited rickettsial endosymbionts and environmentally acquired microbes that may influence tick fitness and vector competence. While previous studies have focused on char...

This study explored the microbial diversity within the rhizosphere of Securidaca longipedunculata (African violet tree), a medicinal plant recognized for its ethnobotanical importance. Six rhizospheric bacterial isolates were identified and character...

Denitrification and nitrification are two pivotal microbial processes relating to N₂O emissions. However, the difference in N₂O emission fluxes and N₂O-producing bacteria between a karst (KA) and non-karst area (NKA) remains unclear. The objective of...

Forage scarcity in semi-arid regions necessitates the identification of optimal sorghum cultivars for high-quality silage production. This study systematically evaluated varietal differences in agronomic characteristics, nutritive value, fermentation...

Dermatitis in the diapered area (DDA) is the most common skin condition in infants and can cause significant pain and discomfort, leading to disturbed sleep, changes in temperament, and heightened concern and anxiety for caregivers. This study invest...

Shrimp farming is probably the most recent animal production activity generating high-quality animal protein, jobs, and economic revenue for many developing and middle-income countries worldwide. Despite the steady growth over the last two decades, a...

In the Northern Hemisphere, annual waves of influenza disease with varying degrees of spread and severity are observed each winter. With wastewater-based surveillance (WBS), including both centralized (one wastewater treatment plant, WWTP) and decent...

Recombinant Bacillus subtilis endospores are promising bacterial expression platforms for oral protein delivery, such as oral vaccines. A simple and effective spore inactivation method that preserves protein functionality, however, is needed to preve...

Viral respiratory infections pose a significant risk for pediatric cancer patients and may lead to a delay in chemotherapy, prolonged hospitalization, and mortality. Limited data exist regarding the contributors to adverse clinical outcomes. The pres...

Composting is a useful way to reduce and recycle agricultural and forestry waste; however, low-temperature environments can inhibit the microbial processes involved in composting. Spent mushroom substrate has a high lignocellulose content, making it...

It is inevitable for life on earth to be exposed to various types of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, underscoring the importance of radioprotection. The symbiotic interaction between gut microbiota and the host provides a strategy for protecting...

Florida’s bat virome remains poorly characterized despite the state’s high bat species diversity and conservation importance. We characterized viral metagenomes from rectal tissues, anal swabs, and feces of Myotis austroriparius and Tadar...

Ultra-High-Pressure Homogenization (UHPH) is increasingly accepted by alimentation industries as a methodology to prevent microbial contamination with minimal impact on food organoleptic characteristics. Since 2022 the International Organization of V...

The intertidal sediments of Sanya Haitang Bay, a tropical coast, harbor abundant multicellular magnetotactic prokaryotes (MMPs). Using light and electron microscopy, micromanipulation sorting, and whole-genome amplification, we examined their diversi...

Severe Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with abnormal innate and adaptive immune responses, as well as systemic alterations, including a shift in lipid network. A case–control study was conducted to describe the systemic lipido...

The study assessed the impact of soil-like substrate technology on soil nutrient cycling, enzyme activities, and microbial community structure to evaluate its potential for ecological restoration in the highly sensitive areas of the Loess Plateau. So...

The clade Gluconacetobacter comprises eleven species originating from various sources such as rhizosphere soil, pink sugarcane mealybug, and vinegar. During sampling of organic vinegars, we isolated strain Hr-1-5, which exhibits high 16S rRNA gene se...

This review summarizes the interactions between three major bacterial groups, Rickettsia sp., Bartonella sp. and Yersinia pestis, the flea vectors and the diverse gut microbiota of fleas and highlights open questions. The focus is on the plague patho...

Soil phosphorus (P) availability is a critical factor limiting plant growth and ecosystem productivity that can be strongly influenced by land use factors, such as grazing by livestock. Seasonal grazing management can benefit grassland productivity a...

Beef production in intensive systems requires optimal nutrition to maximize growth and profitability. While triglycerides contain twice the energy per unit weight compared to polysaccharides, they are not nearly as commonly used as a supplemental sou...

The emergence of high-threat pathogens—such as Ebola, Lassa fever, and most recently SARS-CoV-2—has highlighted critical weaknesses in global surveillance systems, particularly in resource-limited settings where many zoonotic spillovers o...

African swine fever virus (ASFV) is the only member of the family Asfarviridae and can cause African swine fever, a disease with a consistently high mortality rate. The pE248R protein, a myristoylated integral membrane protein of ASFV, is required fo...

The honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) is a eusocial insect widely known for its role in pollination and plant biodiversity. Diverse microorganisms, including both beneficial and pathogenic, colonize bees and play important roles in the overall hive healt...

SARS-CoV-2 evolution in persistent infection, which may induce long COVID-19, is predominantly manifested in immunocompromised hosts, who act as the viral reservoirs for future outbreaks. Therefore, understanding the evolutionary mechanisms of novel...

This study evaluated the potential of individual and co-inoculation with Bacillus velezensis (Bv) and Pseudomonas helmanticensis (Ph) as microbial decomposers for corn straw. The co-inoculation (BP) treatment demonstrated the highest total mass loss...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of severe respiratory infections, particularly in infants and young children. Although disinfection methods using alcohol and detergents are effective, their application in pediatric environments pos...

Aniline aerofloat (AAF) is a typical refractory organic regent residual in mineral processing wastewater (MPW). Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) have been proven highly effective in degrading organic contaminants and resource recovering in wastewater trea...

The Zhanjiang Bay ecosystem, frequently influenced by typhoons, represents a highly dynamic coastal environment where elucidating phytoplankton responses to extreme disturbances is essential for sustainable management. This study investigated the imp...

Various surfactants have been applied for the remediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH)-contaminated environments, but their roles in bioremediation remain controversial. This study focused on rhamnolipid (a typical surfactant) and Burkhol...

In 2014, Duck Adenovirus type 3 (DAdV-3) emerged in Muscovy ducks and has since spread rapidly across China, causing significant economic losses to the duck industry. Given this situation, the development of reliable diagnostic tools is crucial for e...

The search for sustainable and health-promoting food ingredients has positioned microalgae as promising candidates for the development of functional products. Haematococcus pluvialis, a unicellular green microalga, is the richest natural source of as...

Extraintestinal Pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) are leading causes of adult bacteremia, neonatal meningitis, pneumonia, and the vast majority of urinary tract infections. ExPEC are present in food, mostly in poultry products. Despite the high bur...

Bacillus safensis strains have emerged as versatile microbial platforms for bioproduction, combining the benefits of probiotic utility and biocontrol. In this study, we describe the isolation and in-depth characterization of a previously unreported B...

The microscopic agglutination test (MAT) is the diagnostic standard for canine leptospirosis. However, it is a time-consuming process and does not differentiate between infection- and vaccine-induced antibodies. Canine Leptospira spp.-specific antibo...

A novel xylanase gene (RuXyn854) was identified from the rumen metagenome and was heterologously expressed in Escherichia coli to produce xylo-oligosaccharides (XOSs) as a prebiotic in this study. RuXyn854, a member of glycosyl hydrolase family 10, d...

The fermentation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum is a complex bioprocess due to the nonlinear and dynamic nature of microbial growth. Traditional monitoring methods often fail to provide early and actionable insights into fermentation outcomes. This...

Multi-drug resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii poses a significant human health threat. For multidrug-resistant pathogens, ‘last line of defense’ antibiotics like the polymyxins are implemented. Concerningly, polymyxin-resistance is evi...

Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) is a major nosocomial pathogen with increasing antibiotic resistance. Treatment failures and high mortality rates in sepsis caused by K. pneumoniae are associated with difficulties in choosing an adequate antibac...

This study investigated the effects of varying proline supplementation doses in weaned foals. Twenty-eight weaned foals (approximately 5 months of age; body weight: 54.45 ± 11.33 kg; with an equal number of males and females) were randomly ass...

Extreme environments are a largely unexplored reservoir of microbial diversity, with a remarkable potential to be exploited in agriculture. One hundred and seventeen yeast isolates, derived from different ecosystems in Italy, Sweden, Algeria, and Fra...

Brettanomyces bruxellensis is a yeast that causes spoilage in red wines due to its ability to produce volatile phenols, compounds associated with major sensory defects. Specific monitoring of low populations of this species in complex ecosystems such...

Examining the changing patterns and underlying mechanisms of soil biomass carbon stocks constitutes a fundamental aspect of soil biology. Despite the potential influence of the sulfur cycle and the life strategies of organisms on community biomass, t...

An increasing number of studies have confirmed that the gut microbiota, especially bacteria, is closely related to the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy. However, the effectiveness of multi-kingdom microbiota and their interaction...