Sequencing technologies have reshaped the study of the subgingival microbiome, but selecting the appropriate method remains challenging because of differences in resolution, cost, host DNA contamination, and computational complexity. This review comp...
(1) Background: Carbapenem-resistant Escherichia coli (CREC) is widespread and resistant to almost all available antimicrobial agents. In this study, we aimed to assess the phenotypic and molecular characteristics of CREC isolated from retail meats i...
Klebsiella pneumoniae is a prominent pathogen implicated in a wide range of infections, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and septicemia. Its ability to acquire and disseminate antibiotic resistance, coupled with the rising prevalence of...
Background: Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacilli (GNBs) significantly compromise the effective management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) worldwide. As antimicrobial resistance varies across regions, locally tailored data are essential...
The taxonomy of the genus Arcobacter has been subject to substantive turmoil in recent years following a proposal to subdivide the genus into six genera. This proposal has been challenged by a number of multidisciplinary studies employing phenotypic,...
Streptococcus uberis is a bovine mastitis pathogen with a demonstrated ability to form biofilms. However, the dynamics of this process remain poorly characterized. This study aimed to comprehensively characterize biofilm formation in four S. uberis s...
Globally, large quantities of animal waste and human sewage sludge are generated annually. Their application as soil amendments can enhance soil quality and support a circular economy. However, these wastes may harbour pathogenic bacteria, posing con...
Perinatal depression (PND) is a severe mood disorder affecting mothers during pregnancy and postpartum, with implications for both maternal and neonatal health. Emerging evidence suggests that gut microbiota-derived metabolites play a critical role i...
This study focuses on discovering novel quorum-sensing inhibitors (QSIs) from endophytes of Coelothrix irregularis, aiming to develop new strategies against drug-resistant bacterial infections. From the endophytic bacterial strain Bacillus strain W10...
Extensively drug-resistant (XDR) bacteria pose a serious global public health threat due to their high levels of resistance to multiple classes of antibiotics. This study aimed to characterize bacterial isolates obtained from clinical samples, evalua...
Migratory birds have been implicated in the spread of diverse emerging infectious pathogens, including West Nile virus, Usutu virus, Avian influenza viruses, Salmonella, Campylobacter, antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria, and antibiotic resistance...
Extracellular vesicles, encompassing eukaryotic exosomes and bacterial outer membrane vesicles (OMVs), play multifaceted roles in mediating host–pathogen interactions. These nanoscale structures act as critical mediators of intercellular commun...
The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the main trends and progress in the biostimulation approach, which represents a crucial component of the broader multi-factor bioremediation process. A comprehensive search was carried out in the Sco...
Toxin–antitoxin (TA) modules represent sophisticated regulatory networks that have evolved from simple plasmid maintenance factors into multifunctional genetic modules orchestrating bacterial stress responses, pathogenesis, and ecological adapt...
Escherichia coli LS5218 is an attractive host for producing polyhydroxybutyrate. The strain, however, strongly requires heterologous gene expressions like phaC for efficient production. For enhancing the production, the whole gene expressions relatin...
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms like tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia. The WHO estimates that 10 million people currently have PD, with its prevalence expected to double to 20 million b...
This report investigates the interaction between the metabolites of the highly virulent bacteria Salmonella enterica and RTGill-W1 cells, a cell line derived from rainbow trout gills. As a facultative intracellular pathogen, Salmonella enterica infec...
Background: Past studies have documented the antimicrobial effects of dimethyl sulfoxide (D.M.SO). However, the side effects and toxicity profiles of DMSO in vivo have been a significant deterrent for its wide-ranging clinical use. Dimethyl sulfone (...
Common bacterial blight (CBB) is a significant disease caused by the seed-borne pathogen Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli (Xap), which devastates global bean production. This study evaluated the effects of Bacillus subtilis (Bst26), Lactobacillus ...
Background: Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) remains relevant to public health and agri-food chains. The context in Brazil, as a major food producer and exporter, reinforces the need for genomic surveillance. Objective: We aimed to characterize B...
Introduction: Colonization by Staphylococcus aureus—including methicillin-resistant strains (MRSA)—represents a growing public health concern, particularly in community and rural settings. In Portugal, limited data are available regarding...
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) and enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) are E. coli pathovars of particular relevance to infant health. While the intestinal tract of humans and animals constitutes their primary habitat, these bacteria can a...
(1) Background: Pigs can be another host of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), suggesting that pork products could be a potential risk to public health. A USDA National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) study revealed that Shiga toxin genes...
Marine actinomycetes constitute a vigorous source of bioactive compounds with potential anti-tumor activity. This study investigates the antitumor activity and classification of actinomycetes isolated from 32 marine soil samples collected across four...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is traditionally discussed in the context of horizontally acquired resistance genes and point mutations at target loci. However, this gene-centred model fails to account for a large number of clinically important modali...
Biosurfactants are amphiphilic compounds synthesized by microorganisms, providing environmentally sustainable alternatives to synthetic surfactants owing to their biodegradability and minimal toxicity. This review examines bacterial origins of biosur...
(1) Background: This study evaluated the efficacy of magnesium nanoparticles (MgNPs) synthesized through a green method utilizing bacterial metabolites (BMs) produced by Escherichia coli. (2) Methods: BMs were tested for total phenolic content by hig...
Attenuated Salmonella strains offer an opportunity for delivering DNA vaccines to antigen-presenting cells. DNA vaccines trigger cellular immune responses, making them suitable for targeting intracellular pathogens, such as Mycobacterium avium subspe...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health emergency that threatens the effectiveness of modern medicine, exacerbating healthcare costs, morbidity, and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Traditional ap...
Clinical manifestations of salmonellosis in humans typically include acute gastroenteritis, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and fever. Diarrhea and anorexia may persist for several days. In some cases, the organisms may invade the intestinal mucosa...
Plastic pollution has emerged as a critical environmental challenge due to the widespread accumulation of petrochemical plastics in natural ecosystems. Conventional waste management strategies, including mechanical recycling and incineration, have de...
Salmonella is a major foodborne pathogen, representing a significant public health concern across the European Union (EU), accounting for 39% of foodborne illness-related hospitalizations in 2022, with the highest rates observed in Romania, Cyprus, G...
The discovery of Asgard archaea has reshaped our understanding of eukaryotic origins, supporting a two-domain tree of life in which eukaryotes emerged from Archaea. Building on this revised framework, we propose the Pre-prokaryotic Organismal Lifefor...
Background: Campylobacter represents a significant global public health threat, with rising prevalence and increasing concern over antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This study aims to assess the prevalence, evaluate the antimicrobial resistance profile...
This study was undertaken to identify foodborne bacteria and fungi from different parts of eggs depending on their storage duration, organoleptic properties, total viable count, and antibiotic resistance profile. Thirty-two samples were randomly coll...
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a critical protein-rich legume supporting food and nutritional security globally. However, Fusarium wilt, caused by Fusarium solani, remains a major constraint to production, with yield losses reaching up to 84%...
Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPRs) are well known for their capacity to enhance the growth and survival of in vitro-grown plants. However, their effect on Nardostachys jatamansi (D. Don) DC., a critically endangered medicinal plant in the I...
Leather biodegradation is a complex microbial process with increasing relevance for sustainable waste management. In this study, we investigated bacterial communities responsible for the degradation of leather treated with different tanning agents (c...
Azospirillum is a well-studied genus of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and one of the most extensively researched diazotrophs. This genus can colonize rhizosphere soil and enhance plant growth and productivity by supplying essential nutr...
The genus Turicibacter is a common inhabitant of the small intestine of numerous animal species, including chickens. However, little is known about the phenotypic and genetic diversity of the genus. Within the chicken small intestine, bile and its pr...
Grass carp in aquaculture exhibited symptoms of bacterial infection leading to mortality. To investigate the cause of the disease and control grass carp infections, samples from diseased grass carp were collected, and a bacterial strain named XH-1 wa...
Nitrifying bacteria, including ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AOB) and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria (NOB), are players in the nitrogen cycle but pose serious health risks when colonizing drinking water distribution networks (DWDNs). While the global impac...
Background: Helicobacter pylori infection is widely prevalent across the globe and is a major etiological agent of various gastric pathologies. This bacterium colonizes the human stomach, where it induces a range of mucosal abnormalities observa...
In the African Sahel, fonio (Digitaria sp.) is a cereal crop that alleviates mid-season hunger before other main crops are harvested. As fonio is valued for its ability to grow under low nutrient and drought conditions, it was hypothesized that it ma...
The oral microbiome, a highly diverse and intricate ecosystem of microorganisms, plays a pivotal role in the maintenance of systemic health. With the oral cavity housing over 700 different bacterial species, the body’s second most diverse micro...
Postharvest losses of Solanaceae crops, which include potatoes (Solanum tuberosum), tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum), bell peppers (Capsicum annuum), and others, are one of the major challenges in agriculture throughout the world, impacting food secur...
Soil microbes are important for maintaining agricultural ecosystems by promoting nutrient cycling, plant growth, and soil resilience. Microbial-based inoculants, such as bio-inoculants and bioremediation agents, have been identified as suitable means...
Peach (Prunus persica) is a fruit crop of significant economic and cultural value, particularly in Japan, where it is cherished for its symbolism of summer and high quality. However, its production is threatened by bacterial spot caused by Xanthomona...
Medicinal plants have long been a vital source of various natural products in the form of pure compounds or standardized extracts. The World Health Organization estimated that 80% of populations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America rely on traditional...
Curtobacterium species are increasingly recognized as plant pathogens and soil decomposers, but their prevalence and function as plant endophytes in aerial organs are less clear. In this study, we isolated six endophytic Curtobacterium species from t...
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