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To scientifically assess the effects of environmentally friendly fumigants on soil microbial communities, soils from a 7-year continuous cropping tomato greenhouse were studied, with unfumigated soil used as the control (CK). Rhizosphere soil samples...

The objective of this study was to evaluate the individual and synergistic antimicrobial efficacy of Juniperus excelsa berry essential oil (JEO) and the cell-free supernatant (CFS) from Streptococcus thermophilus against Escherichia coli (ATCC 43888)...

The perioperative management of biologic and immunomodulatory therapies in patients undergoing orthopedic surgery poses a clinical challenge, primarily due to the increased risk of postoperative infections. Biologic agents, particularly TNF inhibitor...

While intensive aquaculture has developed rapidly, the consequent buildup of nitrogenous compounds, poses a critical threat to aquatic organisms. Microbial degradation offers an environmentally sustainable solution. We investigated the metabolic regu...

Human metapneumovirus genotype B (HMPV-B) is an important respiratory pathogen, requiring detailed elucidation of the evolutionary and antigenic features of its fusion (F) gene. Using 500 sequences collected between 1982 and 2024, we investigated the...

Hymenoscyphus fraxineus is the causal agent of ash dieback, a devastating disease of European ash (Fraxinus excelsior). Although the pathogen is believed to have originated in East Asia and has been confirmed in Japan, European ash trees cultivated i...

Antimicrobial resistance represents one of the most critical global health challenges of the 21st century, urgently demanding innovative strategies for antimicrobial discovery. Traditional antibiotic development pipelines are slow, costly, and increa...

Management of heavily treatment-experienced people living with HIV (HTE-PWH) remains challenging due to long antiretroviral therapy (ART) exposure and limited treatment options. We conducted an observational, real-world-data study on HTE-PWH in activ...

Iron is an essential micronutrient for nearly all microorganisms, yet its bioavailability is severely limited in most environments. To overcome this restriction, microorganisms produce siderophores, high-affinity iron-chelating molecules that play pi...

This study focused on the links between soil physicochemical properties and the gut microbiota of goitered gazelles (Gazella subgutturosa) in the hyper-arid Qaidam Basin. By integrating 16S rRNA gene sequencing, soil physicochemical analysis (11 soil...

Ophidiomyces ophidiicola, the agent of ophidiomycosis, has recently been reported in wild snakes in Italy, but the status of captive populations remains unknown. We carried out an opportunistic survey of pet snakes from private collections and,...

The diagnosis and treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection in children represent a major public health problem worldwide, and although prevalence in developed countries has declined, concern about antibiotic resistance continues to grow. This retro...

Establishing mixed conifer–broadleaf forests enhances soil multi-nutrient cycling (SMC), yet the underlying mechanisms, particularly the role of rhizosphere microbial communities, remain poorly understood. This study investigated how bacterial...

The human microbiome is increasingly recognized as a key determinant of health and disease, yet methodological variability continues to limit reproducibility and clinical translation of findings. This review synthesizes current approaches in microbio...

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a heterogeneous inflammatory disease of the nasal and paranasal sinus mucosa with substantial impact on quality of life. Although atopy and/or allergic rhinitis frequently coexist with CRS, often alongside type 2-skewe...

The skin and oral environment represent complex microbial ecosystems that host diverse bacterial communities with potential health-promoting properties beyond the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). In this study, four bacterial and three yeast isolates we...

Hyperuricemia is a metabolic disorder characterized by elevated serum uric acid levels and is increasingly linked to alterations in intestinal mucosal condition and gut microbiota composition. Probiotics have been proposed as safe, non-pharmacologica...

Tunisian traditional fermented foods represent a valuable cultural heritage transmitted across generations and are highly appreciated by consumers for their distinctive flavours, textures, and nutraceutical value. This review provides the first compr...

Probiotic strains exhibiting bile salt hydrolase (BSH) activity represent a promising therapeutic strategy for ameliorating metabolic disorders via targeting the gut–liver axis. Herein, we characterized a newly isolated human-derived Enterococc...

The Santiago River near the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area is one of the most contaminated water bodies in Mexico, where heavy metals pose a major threat to aquatic ecosystems. Chronic metal pollution has promoted the adaptation of native microbial co...

Understanding the intimate interactions between plants and their microbiota at the cellular level is essential for unlocking the full potential of plant holobionts in agricultural systems. Traditional bulk and microbial community-level sequencing app...

Helicobacter pylori is a major causative agent of chronic gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastric cancer, and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma. Transmission to humans may occur through the consumption of contaminated food. This stud...

Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is a major pathogen inflicting substantial economic losses on the global cattle industry. To develop a more effective vaccine, we constructed two novel bicistronic recombinant adenoviruses, rAdV-I E0+I E2 and rAdV-I...

Bacterial species differ dramatically in their growth rates, reflecting distinct ecological strategies and physiological constraints. Because protein synthesis is a major determinant of cellular replication, I examined how genomic investment in the t...

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a clinically important opportunistic pathogen in dogs and cats, frequently associated with chronic infections and increasing antimicrobial resistance. In 2024, 111 P. aeruginosa isolates from 77 dogs and 34 cats were analyze...

Endophytic fungi from the Cactaceae family are an underexplored source of bioactive secondary metabolites with potential applications in sustainable agriculture. This study investigated an endophytic fungus obtained from healthy cladodes of Opuntia f...

Composite integrative and conjugative elements (ICEs) frequently mediate the co-transfer of multiple antibiotic resistance genes during horizontal gene transfer, but their formation mechanisms remain unclear. This study investigated the site-specific...

Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is a transboundary bovine viral disease. It has a significant economic impact and is caused by the Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV). Effective surveillance tools are essential for the early detection of infection, outbreak con...

Brazil is among the world’s leading exporters of chicken meat, and microbiological evaluation of carcasses is essential to verify process hygiene and safety. This study assessed the microbiological effectiveness and economic impact of two sampl...

Synthetic chemicals, such as fertilizers and pesticides, are widely used in agriculture to improve soil fertility and to control weeds, pests and diseases. Numerous studies have highlighted the negative effects of these chemicals on the soil environm...

This study evaluated the effects of dietary supplementation with N-Carbamylglutamate (NCG) on growth performance, immune function, intestinal metabolites, and microbiota in Danzhou chickens. In a 35-day feeding trial, a total of 480 one-day-old femal...

Tuberculosis and sarcoidosis can present with similar clinical and radiological features, especially intrathoracic lymphadenopathy, complicating differential diagnosis. This study explored the potential utility of QuantiFERON-TB Gold (QFT), serum Hig...

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is one of the most extensively used microbial insecticides, attributed to the action of insecticidal crystal proteins (ICPs), primarily Cry toxins, which mediate damage to the insect midgut epithelium. Recent evidence sugg...

The aetiology of invasive candidiasis is undergoing substantial changes; traditionally, these mycoses have been considered to originate from endogenous reservoirs; however, the increasing prevalence of non-Candida albicans species, such as Candida pa...

Veryovkina Cave is the world’s deepest known cave (2212 m deep). It is located in the Arabika Massif of Gagra Mountain in the Western Caucasus. Its microbiome remains unknown because of difficulties in access. Ten sediment samples were collecte...

The global poultry industry continues to face significant challenges due to Salmonella infections, which pose severe public health concerns and economic losses. Recently, the reemergence of antimicrobial resistance has led to the restriction of antib...

Reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruption (RIME) is a rare pediatric condition characterized by severe mucositis, minimal cutaneous involvement, and an infectious rather than drug-induced etiology. Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. Pneumoniae) represents th...

Land desertification poses a major ecological challenge and threatens agricultural productivity. This study investigated the seed endophytic microbiomes of desert plants as a potential resource for mitigating salt stress in crops. Using high-throughp...

This study presents the first documented case of a disease syndrome in cultured largefin longbarbel catfish (Hemibagrus macropterus). The condition is characterized by massive abdominal pseudotumor formation, severe cachexia, and functional gonadal a...

Chlamydia suis, a close relative of the human pathogen C. trachomatis, can be detected in the porcine gut, yet its prevalence and viability across intestinal segments remain poorly defined. This study aimed to assess the segment-specific prevalence,...

In this study, we address the criteria for the identification of species and subspecific categories (ribosomal lineages) within the genus Entamoeba using an evolutionary species concept and an integrative taxonomic framework, in which genetic evidenc...

Pistachio skin is a by-product that is considered a promising novel feed ingredient for ruminants; however, its role in shaping the lamb gastrointestinal tract microbiota is poorly studied. The present study aimed to investigate, through a metagenomi...

Background: Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. The human microbiota, particularly gut bacteria, plays a role in the development of CHD. However, determining the contribution of gut bacteria translocat...

A Group A Streptococcus (GAS, Streptococcus pyogenes) is an exclusively human pathogen whose virulence is driven by a diverse array of surface structures, secreted toxins, and immune evasion mechanisms. Central to its pathogenicity is the M protein,...

Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is classically associated with meningitis and septic shock, but an increasing proportion of cases present with atypical, extra-meningeal manifestations. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, major epidemiological shift...

Trained immunity (TRIM) enhances innate immune responses through epigenetic and metabolic reprogramming but may become maladaptive, contributing to chronic inflammation. In people living with HIV (PLWH), maladaptive TRIM has been proposed but remains...

Cucumis sativus L., a salt-sensitive horticultural crop, is severely affected by soil salinity, which disrupts photosynthetic efficiency and metabolic homeostasis. This study quantified the effects of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR)&mdash...

The trematode Clinostomum marginatum, secretes excretory-secretory products (ESPs) which have the potential to increase the viability and antioxidant activity of probiotic strains. The aim of this study was to identify the ESP profile of C. marginatu...

Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR), represent a promising tool for the development of sustainable agriculture practices. Although numerous strains have been described in the literature, their characterisation often overlooks the ability to s...

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are widely used in food systems; among them, bacteriocin-producing strains have attracted attention for their potential in the biopreservation of dairy products. This study started from the detection of bacteriocin-encoding...