Lactobacillus fermentum B153 from human colostrum modulates intestinal immunity and gut microbiota in obese mice model by Juqing Huang, Xiaohui Cai, Xiaoyan Liu, Gongti Lai, Xuefang Guan, Bingyan Chen, Qi Wang

“…Furthermore, L. fermentum B153 significantly altered the gut microbiome composition of obese mice, characterized by a substantial increase in the relative abundance of the potentially beneficial genus Akkermansia and a notable decrease in the richness of potentially harmful bacteria (e.g., Lachnoclostridium, Romboutsia and Dubosiella). …”
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Stachyose modulates gut microbiota and alleviates DSS-induced ulcerative colitis in mice by Chen Wang, Junying Bai, Botao Wang, Leilei Yu, Fengwei Tian, Jianxin Zhao, Hao Zhang, Huayi Suo, Wei Chen, Qixiao Zhai

“…Oral stachyose could restore DSS-induced disturbance in intestinal bacteria. Besides, the metabolome result of serum samples showed that stachyose treatment significantly altered serum metabolites against inflammatory responses in colitis mice. …”
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Establishment of Fermentation Kinetic Model of Streptococcus thermophilus JM108 by Wen SUN, Baolei LI, Baochao HOU, Weilian HONG, Jian HE, Chao LIANG, Yu ZHANG, Chaoxin MAN, Yujun JIANG, Ling GUO

“…Streptococcus thermophilus JM108 was inoculated into M17 medium. The viable bacteria count, lactic acid content, and glucose content of Streptococcus thermophilus JM108 in the fermentation system were measured every 2 h. …”
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Virulence potential of faecal <i>Escherichia coli</i> strains isolated from healthy cows and calves on farms in Perm Krai by V. S. Mihailovskaya, N. B. Remezovskaya, I. N. Zhdanova, M. Starčič Erjavec, M. V. Kuznetsova

“…Thus, it was shown that the studied faecal E. coli of healthy cows and calves had a high hetero-pathogenic potential, therefore in the future molecular genetic characterization of these bacteria shall be an important part of the epizootic monitoring.…”
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Redox-Modulating Capacity and Effect of Ethyl Acetate Roots and Aerial Parts Extracts from <i>Geum urbanum</i> L. on the Phenotype Inhibition of the <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> L... by Lyudmila Dimitrova, Milka Mileva, Almira Georgieva, Elina Tzvetanova, Milena Popova, Vassya Bankova, Hristo Najdenski

“…This study aimed to investigate the redox-modulating capacity and effect of ethyl acetate (EtOAc) extracts from roots (EtOAcR) and aerial parts (EtOAcAP) of the Bulgarian plant on the phenotype inhibition of the <i>P. aeruginosa</i> Las/RhI quorum sensing (QS) system, which primarily determines drug resistance in pathogenic bacteria, including biofilm formation, motility, and pigment production. …”
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The The effectiveness of galangal Alpinia galanga extract for the treatment of sangkuriang catfish Clarias gariepinus infected Aeromonas hydrophila by Yuli Andriani, Desy Setyo Wati, Irfan Zidni, Roffi Grandiosa Herman

“…Aeromonas hydrophila bacteria are used to infect fish with a density of 108 CFU/ml by immersing 10 ml in 10 liters of water. …”
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Diet-microbiome covariation across three giraffe species in a close-contact zone by Elin Videvall, Brian A. Gill, Michael B. Brown, Hannah K. Hoff, Bethan L. Littleford-Colquhoun, Peter Lokeny, Paul M. Musili, Tyler R. Kartzinel

“…Because variation in wildlife diets can select for distinct communities of gut bacteria, different foraging choices can have both nutritional effects and other microbially-mediated effects on animal well-being. …”
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Investigation of gut microbiota in pediatric patients with peanut allergy in outpatient settings by Shouming Li, Jingyi Huang, Yunyun Xie, Di Wang, Xin Tan, Yufan Wang

“…The observed shifts in microbial communities, particularly the increase in Proteobacteria and the decrease in beneficial bacteria such as Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes, underscore the potential role of the gut microbiome in the pathogenesis of peanut allergy. …”
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Evidence of Helicobacter spp. in Saliva and Gastric Mucosa of Domestic Dogs in the Central Region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil by Daniel D. Guerra Segundo, Camila B. E. Mello, Juliana F. Cargnelutti, Mariana M. Flores, Luís F. Pedrotti, Bernardo N. Antunes, Vanessa Milech, Omar G. Velasquez, Letícia R. Martins, Saulo T. L. Pinto Filho

“…Of the dogs, 94.3% were positive for Helicobacter spp., and these bacteria were present in the stomach of 32 dogs and saliva of eight. …”
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A gut-derived Streptococcus salivarius produces the novel nisin variant designated nisin G and inhibits Fusobacterium nucleatum in a model of the human distal colon microbiome by Garreth W. Lawrence, Enriqueta Garcia-Gutierrez, A. Kate O’Mahony, Calum J. Walsh, Paula M. O'Connor, Máire Begley, Caitriona M. Guinane, Paul D. Cotter

“…Bacteriocin-producing probiotic bacteria demonstrate the potential to target disease-associated taxa in situ in the gut. …”
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Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid as an Antimicrobial Agent in Orthopedics—An In Vitro Study About the Race for Surface by Christopher Spiegel, Burak Ünalan, Andreas Kaserbacher, Rohit Arora, Débora C. Coraça-Huber

“…Omega-3 fatty acids increase the cell survival of osteoblasts after 6 h in a co-culture with bacteria and are able to influence the race for surface. …”
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Seasonal Mathematical Model of Salmonellosis Transmission and the Role of Contaminated Environments and Food Products by Mohammed H. Alharbi, Fawaz K. Alalhareth, Mahmoud A. Ibrahim

“…Here, a new non-autonomous model is proposed to capture seasonal dynamics of Salmonella typhimurium transmission with key compartments that include humans, cattle, and bacteria in environmental and food sources. The model explores how bacterial growth, shedding, and ingestion rates, along with contamination pathways, determine disease dynamics. …”
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Molecular Detection of Staphylococcal Enterotoxins and mecA Genes Products in Selected Food Samples Collected from Different Areas in Khartoum State by Mohammed Yahya Ahmed, Hashim Abdalbagi Ali, Babbiker Mohammed Taher Gorish, Sara Omer Ali, Eman Saif Aldein Abdalrhim, Mawada Hamza Mergani, Asmaa Abass Abd Elgadir, Somaya Khalid Mohammed, Salma Omer Ahmed, Naglaa Alsaeid Musa, Alaa Saeed Ahmed, Wafaa Mohammed Abdalla, Yousif Fadlallah Hamedelnil, Ahmed Ibrahim Hashim, Hisham N. Altayb

“…One hundred samples from each type of food were cultivated, and the resultant growth yielded 137 (34.25%) S. aureus, 126 (31.5%) bacteria other than S. aureus, and 137 (34.25%) yielded no growth. …”
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A novel synthetic synovial fluid model for investigating biofilm formation and antibiotic susceptibility in prosthetic joint infections by Amber De Bleeckere, Frits van Charante, Thibault Debord, Stien Vandendriessche, Michiel De Cock, Marte Verstraete, Fabien Lamret, Bram Lories, Jerina Boelens, Fany Reffuveille, Hans P. Steenackers, Tom Coenye

“…ABSTRACT There is growing evidence that bacteria encountered in prosthetic joint infections (PJIs) form surface-attached biofilms on prostheses, as well as biofilm aggregates embedded in synovial fluid and tissues. …”
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Moss-pathogen interactions: a review of the current status and future opportunities by Huan Zhang, Huan Zhang, Qilin Yang, Qilin Yang, Leyi Wang, Leyi Wang, Huawei Liu, Huawei Liu, Daoyuan Zhang, Daoyuan Zhang, Cheng-Guo Duan, Xiaoshuang Li, Xiaoshuang Li

“…In complex and diverse environments, plants face constant challenges from various pathogens, including fungi, bacteria, and viruses, which can severely impact their growth, development, and survival. …”
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The regulation of tobacco growth under preceding crop planting: insights from soil quality, microbial communities, and metabolic profiling by Peiyan Zhao, Houfa Zhou, Xiaolin Liao, Leifeng Zhao, Yuanxian Zheng, Tiane Xiong, Gaorun Zhang, Sirong Jiang, Jiming Wang, Yuansheng He, Jiangtao Li, Jieying Zhu, Yongjun Zhang, Yanrun Li, Fuzhao Nian, Di Liu

“…Previous cultivation of maize and rapeseed significantly promoted tobacco growth, rapeseed and wheat cultivation enhanced the diversity of soil bacterial communities, and notably decreased the abundance of urea-degrading bacteria. In contrast, the preceding crop of maize reduced plant pathogenic fungi and promoted positive microbial interactions. …”
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Clinical and microbiological analysis of risk factors for breakthrough bloodstream infection during Tigecycline Therapy by Sol Jin, So Yun Lim, Yun Woo Lee, Heungsup Sung, Mi-Na Kim, Seongman Bae, Jiwon Jung, Min Jae Kim, Sung-Han Kim, Sang-Oh Lee, Sang-Ho Choi, Yang Soo Kim, Eun Hee Song, Yong Pil Chong

“…In multivariable analysis, independent risk factors for breakthrough BSI during tigecycline therapy were liver cirrhosis (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 3.09), indwelling catheter (aOR, 3.42), previous Candida colonization (aOR, 14.95), and previous multi-drug resistant bacteria colonization (aOR, 10.30). Conclusion In cases where there is a high suspicion of breakthrough BSI during tigecycline therapy, meticulous management and prudent selection of empirical antibiotics are crucial due to the diverse range of causative microorganisms involved.…”
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Effect of Matrine on growth performance, gut health, and gut microbiota in chickens infected with avian pathogenic Escherichia coli by Ningning Mao, Yaming Yu, Jiqin Cui, Jin He, Yang Yang, Deyun Wang

“…Furthermore, pretreatment with matrine alleviated gut microbiota dysbiosis by lowering the abundance of harmful bacteria. In summary, matrine alleviated APEC-induced intestinal inflammation and damage, potentially by inhibiting NF-κB signaling pathway and reshaping the gut microbiota. …”
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Gene content of seawater microbes is a strong predictor of water chemistry across the Great Barrier Reef by Marko Terzin, Steven J. Robbins, Sara C. Bell, Kim-Anh Lê Cao, Renee K. Gruber, Pedro R. Frade, Nicole S. Webster, Yun Kit Yeoh, David G. Bourne, Patrick W. Laffy

“…Abstract Background Seawater microbes (bacteria and archaea) play essential roles in coral reefs by facilitating nutrient cycling, energy transfer, and overall reef ecosystem functioning. …”
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Dissemination of clinical Escherichia coli harboring the mcr-1 gene in Pakistan by Sabahat Abdullah, Sabahat Abdullah, Muhammad Ahmad Mushtaq, Kalim Ullah, Brekhna Hassan, Mariya Azam, Mariya Azam, Muhammad Asif Zahoor, Juan Wang, Jianzhen Xu, Mark A. Toleman, Mashkoor Mohsin

“…More efforts should be taken to monitor the prevalence of mcr-1-carrying bacteria in Pakistan.…”
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