2026 December - 16 articles
Strangles, a major contagious disease in horses caused by Streptococcus equi subsp. equi (SEE), is difficult to control because of limitations associated with antimicrobial treatment and persistent carrier states. In this study, we characterized the...
Tropical peat swamp forests (TPSFs) are waterlogged, acidic ecosystems whose microbial communities remain poorly characterized, particularly members of the phylum Actinomycetota, which include many prolific producers of bioactive secondary metabolite...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an emerging global health concern that demands the identification of novel drug targets and bioactive molecules to combat resistant bacterial pathogens. In the present study, AmvR, a TetR family transcriptional regul...
Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) are critical nutrients governing legume growth and productivity, while excessive dependence on mineral fertilizers can reduce nutrient use efficiency and environmental sustainability. This study evaluated the agronomic...
Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) production is severely constrained by frosty pod rot, caused by Moniliophthora roreri. Beneficial bacteria such as Bacillus subtilis represent a promising biological-control strategy, but their influence on cacao transcript...
Potassium (K) deficiency and inefficient fertilizer use constrain sustainable maize production, highlighting the need for biological strategies to improve soil K availability. This study evaluated the potassium-solubilizing capacity of Bacillus albus...
Streptococcus agalactiae is a major contagious pathogen that causes bovine mastitis and substantial economic losses in the dairy industry. This study investigated the capsular genotypes, antimicrobial susceptibility, and virulence-associated phenotyp...
Bacterial biofilms are sessile microbial communities, and their inherent resistance to antimicrobials is the main cause of many persistent and chronic infections. Their complex and heterogeneous status provides conditions that may contribute to the e...
Crohn’s disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. This case–control study included 20 patients with CD and 20 healthy controls at Mohammed VI University Hospital in Marrakech. The study aimed to chara...
Microbial biofilms are highly structured multicellular communities that exhibit remarkable tolerance to antimicrobial agents and host defenses, contributing to persistent infections, industrial biofouling, food contamination, and environmental challe...
Biofilm formation by uropathogenic Escherichia coli contributes to antibiotic resistance and the persistence of urinary tract infections. Whether biofilm formation is an intrinsic characteristic of UPEC or an adaptive response to antibiotic stress re...
Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are structurally diverse biopolymers with ecological and biotechnological relevance due to their physicochemical and functional properties, including emulsification, metal chelation, and contributions to biofilm for...
Recent studies have focused on developing innovative therapeutic interventions in response to the increasing antibiotic resistance reported in opportunistic pathogens such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Sabinene is a bicyclic monoterpene found in various...
Infection with antibiotic-resistant Enterococcus faecalis is a major public health concern. Enhancing antibiotic efficacy is a key therapeutic strategy. This study investigates whether sub-inhibitory concentrations (sub-MICs) of hydrogen peroxide (H2...
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections worldwide and remain a major cause of antimicrobial prescribing in both community and hospital settings. Continuous epidemiological surveillance is essential t...
Probiotics, especially Bacillus species, have gained attention for their potential to improve growth and strengthen disease resistance in cultured shrimp. This study evaluated the effects of native Bacillus strains on growth performance, disease resi...
