2026 July - 217 articles
Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) is a zoonotic foodborne pathogen that triggers life-threatening invasive illnesses. MarR-type transcriptional regulators widely control bacterial stress adaptation, antibiotic tolerance and virulence, playing...
This study describes the management practices and evaluates the molecular identification of Cryptosporidium species in dairy calves from southern Santa Catarina, Brazil, an important dairy cattle milk production region. Fecal diarrhea samples from 67...
Background: Recent scientific evidence indicates that the oral–gut axis represents a critical interface in host–microbiota interactions, carrying profound implications for both periodontal and gastrointestinal diseases. This scoping revie...
This scientometric and bibliometric study analyzes global research trends on polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-producing microorganisms and their applications in bio-based packaging between 2014 and 2025. Using the Scopus database and advanced tools such as...
Constructed wetlands operated in plateau habitats may experience constrained biological treatment because low temperature, low atmospheric pressure, and low-carbon wastewater can jointly limit microbial metabolism. This 80-day pilot screening study e...
Conventional deodorizing microbial agents exhibit poor cold tolerance. This study aimed to obtain functional strains capable of degrading ammonia and hydrogen sulfide by screening odor-polluted environments in multiple locations in Xinjiang, China. D...
Preserving ex situ soil microbial communities is essential for bacterial biodiversity conservation in microbiome biobanking, accurate microbiome research, and future biotechnological applications in sustainable agriculture. The effect of three soil p...
Microbiome research encompasses “external microbiomes”—those residing outside the human body, particularly within urban and man-made environments (the built environment) [...]
The probiotic potential of Bacillus velezensis is increasingly recognized in companion animal nutrition; however, the strain-specific mechanisms underlying host responses remain poorly understood. Here, we investigated metabolite-driven effects of th...
Drought severely constrains the growth of Pinus sylvestris var. mongolica, but the role of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria in forest drought responses remains insufficiently understood. This study evaluated whether Pseudomonas marginalis A39 all...
Objectives: To determine whether patient age and viral composition provide more informative context than detected target number alone for interpreting same-day C-reactive protein (CRP) profiles when multiple respiratory viruses are detected. Methods:...
Bovine digital dermatitis (BDD) is an infectious claw disease chiefly induced by treponemes, while deep digital sepsis (DDS) is caused by pyogenic bacteria. It is currently unclear why persistent BDD-associated claw horn lesions (BDD-CHL) do not deve...
Diarrheal disease remains a significant public health concern in Bhutan; however, the genomic epidemiology of the circulating diarrhoeagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) strain remains poorly understood. This study characterized the genomic diversity, anti...
Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is influenced by environmental exposures. High humidity has been clinically associated with worsened joint symptoms, but the microbial and metabolic mechanisms remain unclear. We investigated whether a gut microb...
Phylogenetic diversity–habitat size relationship (PDSR), as an extension of the species–area relationship, incorporates evolutionary history to further elucidate the mechanisms shaping biogeographic patterns. However, whether PDSR is temp...
Bovine mastitis caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) Escherichia coli remains a major challenge in the dairy industry due to recurrent infection, excessive lipopolysaccharide (LPS) release, and persistent mammary inflammation. Whole-genome sequencing...
Chemotherapy-induced gastrointestinal toxicity represents a major clinical challenge, with accumulating evidence implicating gut microbiota dysbiosis in reduced treatment tolerance. Ifosfamide is a widely used alkylating agent; however, its effects o...
The vaginal microbiome is often interpreted through static taxonomic patterns. Yet microbial composition alone does not explain why some communities resist perturbation, recover after disruption, or transition toward dysbiosis. This narrative review...
Background: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) has increasingly been associated with oral microbiota and chronic periodontal inflammation. While major periodontal pathogens have been extensively studied, the role of Capnocytophaga gingivalis (C. gin...
Healthcare-associated infections represent a global public health challenge, primarily driven by biofilm-forming multidrug-resistant pathogens on medical device surfaces, leading to high morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. As antibiotic strat...
Repeated exposure to subinhibitory concentrations of antiseptics may lead to reduced susceptibility or resistance and potentially promote cross-resistance to antibiotics. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain incompletely understood. Th...
Maintaining food systems in the face of climate change (CC) is a major concern. Palm oil is included in many commodities, and oil palms (OPs) will be adversely affected by an inclement future climate, which could cause OPs to experience increases in...
Biological nitrogen removal is often inhibited under low-temperature conditions due to reduced microbial activity and impaired metabolic processes. A novel cold-resistant bacterium, Acinetobacter pragensis FX1, was isolated and exhibited efficient ni...
Diflufenican is a herbicide widely used in agricultural systems, but its effects on soil bacterial communities across different soil depths remain insufficiently understood. In this study, we investigated depth-resolved bacterial community responses...
The fungal pathogen Colletotrichum jiangxiense has a broad host range and high destructive potential. It is a major causal agent of brown spot disease in diverse plants. Antifungal mechanisms used by biocontrol fungi against plant pathogens include d...
Daily chemical products (DCPs), including cosmetics and cleaning products, are widely used in everyday life but are vulnerable to microbial contamination during production, storage, and use. Such contamination can cause product spoilage, reduce produ...
OmpV is an outer membrane protein found in a variety of Gram-negative bacteria. In this study, we demonstrated that V. mimicus strain CS-66, isolated from a patient with diarrhea, was resistant to polymyxin B (PL-B) and colistin (CL) but susceptible...
Persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection drives cervical cancer, a leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women in low- and middle-income countries; its clinical course is shaped by the cervicovaginal microbiome, in which La...
Anaerobic bacteria are the dominant group in the animal intestinal microbiota, and most strains cannot grow normally upon exposure to air. Blautia sp. AUH-JLD56 (KF374935) is a strictly anaerobic strain previously isolated by our research group from...
The growing demand for sustainable agricultural inputs has encouraged the development of biotechnological alternatives based on microbe-derived enzymes and bioactive metabolites. In this study, co-fermentation strategies involving different Trichoder...
Occult hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection (OBI) has the same transmission routes and clinical outcomes as overt HBV infection. However, due to the lack of reliable biomarkers, its occurrence and potential clinical harm are often overlooked. We previou...
Polymicrobial coinfections are increasingly becoming prevalent within Ixodidae tick vectors, which considerably complicates the global burden of tick-borne diseases. This reality necessitates rapid and accurate detection methodologies capable of conc...
Inadequate ventilation in university dormitories risks microbial exposure, but its association with pathogen prevalence in dust across indoor surfaces remains unclear. In this study, we monitored nocturnal air exchange rates (AERs) over a year in dor...
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are essential in the production of fermented dairy products, contributing to desirable sensory attributes, safety, and shelf life. Traditionally, the health-promoting properties of fermented dairy products have been associa...
Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a major greenhouse gas, and terrestrial ecosystems are among the primary sources of its emissions. Biochar is recognized as an effective soil amendment for mitigating N2O emissions, but its long-term residual effects and microb...
Enhancing meat quality and optimizing pork-free amino acid profiles can boost the industry competitiveness of pork. Plant-extracted phenolic substances have beneficial effects on meat quality. This study evaluated the effects of dietary supplementati...
Maize is a major global crop; however, its production is affected by Fusarium verticillioides, which causes stalk, ear, and root rot. Bacillus cereus B25 is a maize bacterium that antagonizes F. verticillioides, likely through antifungal compounds an...
Biofilm-associated infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus are highly resistant to antimicrobial treatments. Low-intensity electric fields have shown promise as an antibiofilm strategy; however, the role of frequency remains poorly understood. In...
COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus are leading causes of severe acute respiratory infection (SARI). As viral dynamics shift post-pandemic, comparing their clinical profiles is essential for optimizing management and vaccination stra...
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), traditionally recognized as a mosquito-borne alphavirus that causes febrile illness and debilitating arthralgia, has increasingly been associated with atypical organ involvement, including respiratory manifestations. These...
Recurrence remains a significant challenge following the treatment of Severe Early Childhood Caries (S-ECC). This study aimed to identify candidate recurrence-related biomarkers for S-ECC and elucidate their potential pathogenic mechanisms. Through m...
Members of the Capnocytophaga genus are common residents of the oral cavity of humans and some animals, notably dogs and cats. In humans, Capnocytophaga species have received considerably less attention than their canine compatriots due to their more...
Heat stress is a growing concern in cattle production systems due to the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events driven by climate change. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the multifaceted impacts of heat stress and f...
Encephalitozoon cuniculi is a globally distributed microsporidian of veterinary and public health relevance, particularly due to its zoonotic potential and high prevalence in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). This study aimed to estimate the...
Endophytic and rhizosphere bacteria have considerable potential as bioinoculants for enhancing plant growth and improving soil health. However, despite their agricultural importance, their antibiotic resistance profiles remain poorly documented. This...
Iron is essential for bacterial survival and pathogenicity. During infection, bacteria face iron limitation imposed by the host and must develop strategies to obtain iron and maintain virulence. The ferric uptake regulator (Fur) is a major iron-respo...
This study aims to elucidate the soil fungal community structure, the distribution of entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) resources, and their driving mechanisms in the alpine grassland of the northern side of the eastern Tanggula Mountains in the Qinghai&n...
The nutritional management of pregnant yaks is critical yet remains understudied, particularly under housed conditions. This study investigated the effects of concentrate supplementation at varying nutritional levels on growth performance, blood meta...
Shiga toxins (Stx), produced by Stx-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), are known to target Gb3-expressing cells, contributing to organ pathology such as in the kidney and brain. However, the sensitivity of human B-lymphoblastoid cell lines to Stx2 an...
Soil texture is a key determinant shaping bacterial communities in vineyard ecosystems, yet how different soil textures modulate bacterial characteristics in rhizosphere versus bulk soils during grapevine growth remains poorly understood. This study...
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