Mechanistic evaluation of enhanced graphene toxicity to Bacillus induced by humic acid adsorption by Xuejiao Zhang, Jin Zeng, Jason C. White, Fangbai Li, Zhiqiang Xiong, Siyu Zhang, Yuze Xu, Jingjing Yang, Weihao Tang, Qing Zhao, Fengchang Wu, Baoshan Xing

“…Conversely, GNSs-HA directly extracts electrons from bacteria and oxidized biomolecules due to HA-improved electron transfer. …”
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Mechanism of Mongolian Medicine Batri-7 on Salmonella Enteritis by Yang D, Chen S, Borijihan H, Aoqier A, Sarula S, Siqin S, Manda M, Temuqile T, Baigude H

“…Through this study, we discovered the mechanism of BT-7’s dual action on the host and pathogenic bacteria. This gives inspiration for anti-infective disease research in traditional medicine and also proves that traditional medicines still have good prospects for treating infectious diseases.Keywords: Mongolian medicine, Batri-7, antibacterial, Salmonella enteritis, virulence gene…”
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Bio-active composition, antibacterial activity and molecular docking studies of Salicia nitida (Benth.) root extracts by Wisdom U. Ike, Okereke C. Stanley, Nosiri Ijeoma, Okamgba C. Okezie, Nwokocha W. Osita, Aguwanba Chinedu, Aaron C. Friday

“…The disc diffusion method with slight modifications was adopted to test for the susceptibility of the selected test bacteria to the root extracts of S. nitida. Molecular docking was utilized to predict the binding affinity and energy of the bioactive components, butylated hydroxytolene and 5-eicosene, as ligand compound with class A beta-lactamase enzyme as protein receptor. …”
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Infection-Related Stillbirths: A Detailed Examination of a Nine-Year Multidisciplinary Study by Liliana Gabrielli, Matteo Pavoni, Francesca Monari, Federico Baiesi Pillastrini, Maria Paola Bonasoni, Chiara Locatelli, Maria Bisulli, Alessandra Vancini, Ilaria Cataneo, Margherita Ortalli, Giulia Piccirilli, Alessia Cantiani, Simone Ambretti, Fabio Facchinetti, Tiziana Lazzarotto

“…Results: A total of 182 cases of SB were investigated. Bacteria were detected in 22.2% of vaginal swabs, 65% of placental biopsies, 29% of fetal blood, and 14.1% of oropharyngeal swabs. …”
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Phytochemical and Biological Investigations of Crude Extracts of <i>Astragalus pisidicus</i> by Esra Aydemir, Elif Odabaş Köse, Serap Özkaya Gül, Alaaddin Korkut, A. Cansu Kilit, Mehmet Engin Celep, Mustafa Yavuz, R. Süleyman Göktürk, Cengiz Sarikurkcu

“…According to the disc diffusion test results, Fm, Lm, Sm, and WPm extracts exhibited antimicrobial activity against gram (+) bacteria. <b>Conclusions</b>: <i>A. pisidicus</i> elicited apoptotic cell death in cancer cells selectively by the activation of caspases and subsequent DNA fragmentation and may serve as a novel source of an apoptosis-inducing anticancer drug.…”
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2-O-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-L-ascorbic acid, an ascorbic acid derivative isolated from the fruits of Lycium barbarum L., ameliorates high fructose-induced neuroinflammation in mice: inv... by Wei Dong, Yujia Peng, Guijie Chen, Zhiyong Xie, Weiqi Xu, Wangting Zhou, Jia Mi, Lu Lu, Yi Sun, Xiaoxiong Zeng, Youlong Cao, Yamei Yan

“…Additionally, AA-2βG exerted neuroprotective effects involving the enrichment of Lactobacillus and Akkermansia, potentially beneficial intestinal bacteria. The present study provided the evidence that AA-2βG could improve indices of cognition and neuroinflammmation via modulating gut dybiosis and preventing leaky gut. …”
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Effect of colchicine on physiological and biochemical properties of <i>Rhodococcus qingshengii</i> by Yu. A. Markova, L. A. Belovezhets, V. N. Nurminsky, I. S. Kapustina, N. V. Ozolina, V. V. Gurina, A. L. Rakevich, A. V. Sidorov

“…The genus Rhodococcus includes polymorphic non-spore-forming gram-positive bacteria belonging to the class Actinobacteria. Together with Mycobacterium and Corynebacterium, Rhodococcus belongs to the Mycolata group. …”
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Date pomace polysaccharides-capped selenium nanoparticles: Biosynthesis, optimization, physicochemical characterization, biological activities, stability and gut microbiota modulat... by Gafar Babatunde Bamigbade, Athira Subhash, Mohammed Abdin, Hebah Jarusheh, Basim Abu-Jdayil, Shao-Quan Liu, Giovanni Palmisano, Abdelmoneim Ali, Afaf Kamal Eldin, Mutamed Ayyash

“…During fecal fermentation, they boosted short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production and the abundance of SCFA-producing bacteria, including Gemmiger formicilis and Bifidobacterium species. …”
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Effectiveness of a bacteriophage YZU_PF006 in controlling dairy spoilage caused by Pseudomonas fluorescens by Lei Yuan, Lili Ma, Yang Liu, Xinhai Yuan, Shuo Wang, Wenyuan Zhou, Zhenbo Xu, Zhenquan Yang

“…Bacteriophages are proved as one of the alternatives to control spoilage bacteria in today's dairy industry. This study aimed to investigate how a previously identified phage YZU_PF006 prevents dairy spoilage caused by P. fluorescens. …”
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Study on quality enhancement during cigar tobacco fermentation by Staphylococcus nepalensis: insights into microbial community, volatile substances and sensory evaluation by Qi Pei, Qi Pei, Qi Pei, Xue Jiang, Xue Jiang, Xue Jiang, Zhengqin Li, Zhengqin Li, Zhengqin Li, Hong Xu, Hong Xu, Hong Xu, Mingyong Xie, Mingyong Xie, Mingyong Xie, Tao Xiong, Tao Xiong, Tao Xiong, Zhanggen Liu, Zhanggen Liu, Zhanggen Liu, Zhanggen Liu

“…This study aims to explore the relationship between bacterial communities and flavor, as well as the impact of key bacterial species on the overall quality of cigars.ResultThe results showed that Staphylococcus nepalensis was the dominant bacteria during the fermentation process. Correlations between bacterial communities and flavor revealed that Staphylococcus nepalensis was positively correlated with carotenoid degradation products, indicating its potential role in promoting flavor formation. …”
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Unveiling the Microbial Symphony of Amasi: A Targeted Metagenomic 16S rRNA, ITS, and Metabolites Insights Using Bovine and Caprine Milk by Betty Olusola Ajibade, Titilayo Adenike Ajayeoba, Saheed Sabiu, Konstantin V. Moiseenko, Sizwe Vincent Mbona, Errol D. Cason, Tatyana V. Fedorova, Oluwatosin Ademola Ijabadeniyi

“…., and <i>Penicillium</i> spp. were the probable pathogenic bacteria and fungi genera found, respectively. <i>Atopobium</i>, <i>Synechococcus</i>, and <i>Parabacteroides</i> were found less often as rare genera. …”
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Structural characterization of oligosaccharide from Spirulina platensis and its effect on the faecal microbiota in vitro by Bingna Cai, Xiangxi Yi, Qian Han, Jianyu Pan, Hua Chen, Huili Sun, Peng Wan

“…Furthermore, as fermentation proceeded, SPO-1 was gradually degraded and utilized by intestinal bacteria. The results showed that after treatment with SPO-1, carbohydrate consumption and short-chain fatty acids levels were increased, especially those of i-butyric and i-valeric acids. …”
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Structures and determinants of soil microbiomes along a steep elevation gradient in Southwest China by Ting Li, Ting Li, Ting Li, Ziyan Gao, Ping Zhou, Ping Zhou, Mingmin Huang, Gangzheng Wang, Jianping Xu, Wangqiu Deng, Mu Wang, Mu Wang

“…The Simpson indices of both soil bacteria and fungi demonstrated a hollow trend along the elevational gradient, with an abrupt decrease in bacterial and fungal diversity at 2,600 m a.s.l. in coniferous and broad-leaved mixed forests (CBM). …”
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Effect of Biogas Slurry on the Nutrient Cycling and Micro-organisms Community in Two Types of Soil by Pengcheng Li, Dongqi Jiang, Shuqiang Wang, Xianying Zhang, Yulan Zhang, Yonghuan Wang, Zhenhua Chen, Nan Jiang

“…The BS application increased the abundance ratio of fungi to bacteria in both soil types. Total carbon, total nitrogen, and total phosphorus primarily influenced the microbial community structure in black soil, while pH was the key factor in aeolian sandy soil. …”
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Synergistic antimicrobial activity of essential oils mixture of Moringa oleifera, Cinnamomum verum and Nigella sativa against Staphylococcus aureus using L-optimal mixture design by Samah H. Abu-Hussien, Antony R. Nasry, Ziad Samy, Salwa M. El-Sayed, Ashraf Bakry, Naglaa Ebeed, Hesham Elhariry, Thanaa ElNoby

“…Abstract The urgent need to address the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance in multidrug-resistant bacteria requires the development of pioneering approaches to treatment. …”
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Characterization of Enterobacterales growing on selective CPE screening plates with a focus on non-carbapenemase-producing strains by Reut Efrati Epchtien, Elizabeth Temkin, Mor N. Lurie-Weinberger, Ophir Kastel, Alona Keren-Paz, David Schwartz, Yehuda Carmeli

“…Laboratory reporting of these MDR bacteria might be useful for guiding treatment and prophylaxis when indicated, as well as for infection control.IMPORTANCESelective screening plates for carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) are used to detect CPE carriers for infection control purposes. …”
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Identification of microorganisms at different times in a bioleaching process for the recovery of gold and silver from minerals in oxide form by Cuauhtémoc Contreras Mora, Juan Antonio Rojas Contreras, Mayra Cristina Rosales Villarreal, José Luis Urban Martínez, Efren Delgado, Hiram Medrano Roldan, Felipe Samuel Hernández Rodarte, Damián Reyes Jáquez

“…In this study, gold and silver were recovered through a bioleaching process conducted at room temperature over 11 days. Native bacteria and varying ratios of mineral pulp to culture medium (20/80, 37.5/62.5, and 50/50 %) from a mining operation in Zacatecas, Mexico, were evaluated. …”
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Rumen DNA virome and its relationship with feed efficiency in dairy cows by Xiaohan Liu, Yifan Tang, Hongyi Chen, Jian-Xin Liu, Hui-Zeng Sun

“…Two pathways were proposed to explain how rumen viruses might modulate FE: (1) Lytic viruses could lyse beneficial host bacteria linked to favorable cattle phenotypes, such as vOTU1836 targeting Ruminococcaceae, resulting in diminished organic acid production and consequently lower FE; (2) AMG-mediated host metabolism modulation, exemplified by GT2 carried by vOTU0897, which may enhance Lachnospiraceae fermentation capacity, increasing organic acid production and thereby improving FE. …”
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Novel Nanozyme-Based Multicomponent in situ Hydrogels with Antibacterial, Hypoxia-Relieving and Proliferative Properties for Promoting Gastrostomy Tube Tract Maturation by Xiao F, Yan B, Yuan T, He Y, Zhang X, He X, Peng W, Xu Y, Cao J

“…However, there is currently no relevant research to promote gastrostomy wound treatment and tract maturation.Methods: Herein, a nanozyme loaded bioactive hydrogels (MO-HPA) was developed to accelerate tract maturation and inhibit bacteria. Nano-manganese dioxide (n-MO) and polylysine modified hyaluronic acid (HP) were synthesized and characterized. …”
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Effects of supplementation with vitamin D3 on growth performance, lipid metabolism and cecal microbiota in broiler chickens by Jiawei Li, Ximei Li, Jiamin Tian, Linna Xu, Yan Chen, Susu Jiang, Guohua Zhang, Jianxiong Lu

“…Moreover, VD3 increased the abundance of cecum Bacteroides at 28 and 84 d, Rikenellaceae_RC9_gut_group and Faecalibacterium at 56 and 84 d, and Lachnoclostridium at 84 d. These bacteria were correlated with increased DNL, lipid oxidation and lipid transport in liver, and cellular lipid uptake in muscle, as well as decreased DNL and cellular lipid uptake, and increased lipid oxidation and lipolysis in abdominal adipose tissue. …”
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