Characterization of Nosocomial Infection in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Cienfuegos 2005-2009 by Lourdes Elena Duany Badell, Dagmaris Losa Pérez, Mabel Ávila Ramírez, Jorge Emilio Barletta del Castillo, Sara Hernández Malpica, Aymahara Gómez Morejón

“…Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the most frequently isolated bacteria and was also associated with highest mortality. …”
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Monitoring and identification of spoilage-related microorganisms in braised chicken with modified atmosphere packaging during refrigerated storage by Yang Lei, Yali Zhang, Yiqun Cheng, Jichao Huang, Ming Huang

“…The growth rate of total viable count (TVC) in braised chicken was slower with an increase of CO2 content in MAP, which also occurred in the remaining bacterial species monitored (lactic acid bacteria, Pseudomonas spp., Brochothrix thermosphacta). …”
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Phthalates in the environment of China: A scoping review of distribution, anthropogenic impact, and degradation based on meta-analysis by Zhigang Cui, Ce Shi, Lanting Zha, Jiaman Liu, Yinchu Guo, Xiaohan Li, Enjiao Zhang, Zhihua Yin

“…We also discussed the biodegradation and abiotic degradation of PAEs, finding that bacteria play a crucial role in their degradation in soil. …”
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Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis TG11 ameliorates loperamide-induced constipation in mice by modulating gut microbiota by Weiwei Ma, Yiyang Zhao, Yuyang Liu, Yanyan Wang, Shuang Yu, Lili Huang

“…Metagenomic sequencing revealed that TG11 modulated gut microbiota composition, increasing the abundance of beneficial bacteria, particularly Muribaculum_sp. and uncultured_Duncaniella.DiscussionBifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis TG11 demonstrates efficacy in ameliorating constipation, potentially through modulation of the gut microbiota composition.…”
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Effects of Ultrasonic Treatment Combined with Microporous Modified Atmosphere Packaging on Cold Storage Quality of Fresh-cut Jackfruit by Aiping FAN, Qiuhong DENG, Liping ZENG, Guangming YANG, Yubing LI, Chunyan LIU

“…The results showed that compared with the control treatment, all three treatments significantly inhibited the growth and reproduction of bacteria, mold, and yeast in fresh-cut jackfruit during refrigerated storage (P<0.05), effectively delaying spoilage caused by these microorganisms. …”
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Anti-microbial Edible Films and Their Applications to Improve Food Quality and Reduce Environmental Pollution: A Review by Yasmeen I. Al-Hadidy, Chalang M. Werdi, Anwer Ahmad Khalaf

“…Therefore, the current article included highlighting the preparation of anti-microbial Edible Films from natural biological sources, as many types of bacteria, algae and yeasts can produce biopolymers with properties suitable for food packaging, at the same time they are automatically degradable in the environment. …”
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Human microbiome, applied to clinical practice by V. T. Ivashkin, K. V. Ivashkin

“…The main features of human microbiome include: great variety at the level of genus and at the level of species, varying modes of diversification within samples, variability of microbiome of separate individuals is much less in comparison to interindividual variability, metabolic pathways remain unchanged until the patient is healthy, the lack of pathogenic bacteria in healthy microbiomes serves as microbiota alteration evidence in the state of disease. …”
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Pitfalls in Early Bioprocess Development Using Shake Flask Cultivations by Gesa Brauneck, Dominik Engel, Luca Antonia Grebe, Maximilian Hoffmann, Philipp Georg Lichtenberg, Anne Neuß, Marcel Mann, Jorgen Barsett Magnus

“…Its appeal lies in its simple handling and highly versatile application for a wide range of cell types—from bacteria to mammalian cells. In recent decades, extensive research has been conducted on the shake flask, to not perform processes blindly but to gain a deeper understanding of the various process parameters, phenomena, and their impact on the process. …”
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Potential Role of African Fermented Indigenous Vegetables in Maternal and Child Nutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa by Marie Lys Irakoze, Eliud N. Wafula, Eddy Owaga

“…It can also increase bioavailability of various vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals and increase synthesis of vital blood pressure regulators thus protecting against cardiovascular diseases and cancer and further helping fight certain malnutrition deficiencies. Some lactic acid bacteria (LAB) involved in food fermentation are known to produce exopolysaccharides with cholesterol-lowering, immunomodulator, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. …”
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A screening setup to streamline in vitro engineered living material cultures with the host by Krupansh Desai, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, Aránzazu del Campo, Sara Trujillo

“…Engineered living materials (ELMs), which usually comprise bacteria, fungi, or animal cells entrapped in polymeric matrices, offer limitless possibilities in fields like drug delivery or biosensing. …”
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Prebiotic Effects of Xylooligosaccharides on the Improvement of Microbiota Balance in Human Subjects by Shyh-Hsiang Lin, Liang-Mao Chou, Yi-Wen Chien, Jung-Su Chang, Ching-I Lin

“…It has been indicated that probiotics can be nourished by consuming prebiotics in order to function more efficiently, allowing the bacteria to stay within a healthy balance. In this study, we investigated the effects of xylooligosaccharides- (XOS-) enriched rice porridge consumption on the ecosystem in the intestinal tract of human subjects. …”
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Antibacterial Screening of Gunnera perpensa-Mediated Silver Nanoparticles by Naazlene Patel, Kabange Kasumbwe, Viresh Mohanlall

“…Good antimicrobial activity ranging from 7.0 to 9.0 mm was exhibited by both preparations of G. perpensa extract-mediated AgNPs against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative studied bacteria, at MIC ranging from 3.2 to 12.5 μg/ml. Overall, good antibacterial activity was achieved at lower doses with both preparations of the G. perpensa-mediated AgNPs against all tested bacterial strains, suggesting G. perpensa-mediated AgNPs as good antimicrobial agents.…”
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Advances in Spiky Antibacterial Materials: From Bioinspired Design to Application by Zijun Zhang, Limei Qian, Nan Zhang, Xinyue Wang, Yunshen Fu, Guanbin Gao, Taolei Sun

“…Bacterial infections, particularly those caused by drug‐resistant bacteria, pose a significant threat to human life and health safety. …”
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PENGARUH PEMAKAIAN KOMBINASI MINYAK JINTEN HITAM (Nigella sativa) dan MADU (Apis mellifera) SEBAGAI ANTI-ACNE SECARA TOPIKAL PADA SUKARELAWAN WANITA by Baiq Lenysia Puspita Anjani, Ari Sabar Hati, Halimah Az-Zahra, Fitri Rahmawanti, Endang Darmawan

“…Honey has property that can kill the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes.  The purpose of this study is to determine the anti-acne activity in use of black cumin oil and honey combination in 1:1 ratio for 14 days in women. …”
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Ornamental Exterior versus Therapeutic Interior of Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus): The Two Faces of a Versatile Herb by Naghmeh Nejat, Alireza Valdiani, David Cahill, Yee-How Tan, Mahmood Maziah, Rambod Abiri

“…The plant possesses yet another unique characteristic as an amiable experimental host for the maintenance of the smallest bacteria found on earth, the phytoplasmas and spiroplasmas, and serves as a model for their study. …”
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Biomineralization Performance of Bacillus sphaericus under the Action of Bacillus mucilaginosus by Yingying Hu, Weitao Liu, Wenjing Wang, Xinlei Jia, Lanjuan Xu, Qing Cao, Jianjun Shen, Xiangming Hu

“…The amount of biomineralized calcium carbonate precipitated in the double bacteria solution can reach 1.89 times the amount of the precipitation in the Bacillus sphaericus solution under the same conditions. …”
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Flavonoid Compounds from Ethanol Extract of Sungkai Leaves (Peronema canescens. Jack) and Antibacterial Activity Test Against Staphylococcus epidermidis and Escherchia coli by Nindita Clourisa Amaris Susanto, Jammes Ardhica, Nelson, Madyawati Latief

“… The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has intensified the global search for alternative antimicrobial agents, particularly from natural sources. …”
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A Comprehensive Review of the Usefulness of Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth by Adrian Martyniak, Magdalena Wójcicka, Iwona Rogatko, Tomasz Piskorz, Przemysław J. Tomasik

“…Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a disorder characterized by the excessive growth of bacteria in the small intestine. Bacterial overgrowth disrupts the bacterial balance and can lead to abdominal pain, weight loss, and gastrointestinal symptoms, including bloating, diarrhea, and malabsorption. …”
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Clinical outcomes of neuroendoscopic resection of brain abscess guided by electromagnetic navigation among patients presenting at Jieyang People's Hospital in China by Mindong Huang, Jiandan Zou

“…Five cases were all subjected to bacterial culture, among which bacteria were cultured in three cases, and the positive rate of bacterial culture was 60 %. …”
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Biorefinery—inspired, two-step valorization strategy to manage plant-based recalcitrant organic waste, involving solvent extraction, and fermentation with Bacillus clausii—a proof... by Sreejith Meppoyilam, Ajith Madhavan, Chinchu Bose, Jayasree Pooja, Swetha Suresh, Bipin G. Nair, Sanjay Pal

“…Different recalcitrant plant organic wastes resulting from four plants (Cocos nucifera, Allium cepa, Artocarpus hirsutus and Swietenia mahagoni) were used as feedstocks in the preliminary exploratory study using chosen pathogenic bacteria. Onion peel (Allium cepa) ethyl methyl ketone extract was chosen for further studies, as it inhibits Salmonella enterica, which is associated with infection and malodour (due to biogenic H2S) in wastewater. …”
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