Taphonomic variation in vascular remains from Mesozoic non-avian dinosaurs by M. H. Schweitzer, W. Zheng, E. Dickinson, J. Scannella, A. Hartstone-Rose, P. Sjövall, J. Lindgren

“…The results of this in-depth, multi-faceted study present strong support for endogeneity of the fossil-derived vessels, although we also detect evidence of invasive microorganisms.…”
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PGC-1α activation to enhance macrophage immune function in mycobacterial infections. by Joel R Frandsen, Zhihong Yuan, Brahmchetna Bedi, Zohra Prasla, Seoung-Ryoung Choi, Prabagaran Narayanasamy, Ruxana T Sadikot

“…Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) are a heterogeneous group of environmental microorganisms with distinct human pathogenesis. Their incidence and prevalence are rising worldwide, due in part to elevated antimicrobial resistance which complicates treatment and potential successful outcomes. …”
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ETosis: A Microbicidal Mechanism beyond Cell Death by Anderson B. Guimarães-Costa, Michelle T. C. Nascimento, Amanda B. Wardini, Lucia H. Pinto-da-Silva, Elvira M. Saraiva

“…These webs, initially named neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), ensnare and kill microorganisms. Similarly, other cell types, such as eosinophils, mast cells, and macrophages, can also dye by this mechanism; thus, it was renamed as ETosis, meaning death with release of extracellular traps (ETs). …”
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Essential Role of Zinc and Zinc Transporters in Myeloid Cell Function and Host Defense against Infection by Muna Sapkota, Daren L. Knoell

“…An additional work in this field has revealed a vital role for several zinc transporter proteins that are required for proper bioredistribution of zinc within mononuclear cells to achieve an optimal immune response against invading microorganisms. In this review, we will discuss the most recent developments regarding zinc’s role in innate immunity and protection against pathogen invasion.…”
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Evolution by natural selection is a scientific law and not just a theory by Daniel J.M. Crouch, Walter F. Bodmer

“…The developing knowledge of prokaryotic microorganisms and the discovery of DNA or RNA as the fundamental basis of inheritance in all living organisms, together with Mendel’s laws, now provide the four basic conditions for evolution by natural selection, namely reproduction that is stable, but allows for variation that can increase fitness in the broadest sense. …”
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Engineering Yarrowia lipolytica for the production of β-carotene by carbon and redox rebalancing by Hojun Lee, Jinwoo Song, Sang Woo Seo

“…Considerable efforts have been made to meet such demand through the metabolic engineering of microorganisms, yet there is still potential for improvement. …”
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NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS IN PATIENTS WITH UROLITHIASIS IN THE POSTOPERATIVE PERIOD by F. S. Sadulloev

“…The leading microflora causing nosocomial infection in patients with urolithiasis in all treatments are gram-negative microorganisms, including prevailing E.coli (24,0%).…”
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Measurement of Antibiotic Consumption: A Practical Guide to the Use of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification and Defined Daily Dose System Methodology in Canada by James M Hutchinson, David M Patrick, Fawziah Marra, Helen Ng, William R Bowie, Laurie Heule, Mark Muscat, Dominique L Monnet

“…Despite the global public health importance of resistance of microorganisms to the effects of antibiotics, and the direct relationship of consumption to resistance, little information is available concerning levels of consumption in Canadian hospitals and out-patient settings. …”
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Green Synthesis of Trimetallic Nanocomposite (Ru/Ag/Pd)-Np and Its In Vitro Antimicrobial and Anticancer Activities by Shaimaa Hussein, Ayman M. Mahmoud, Hassan A. Elgebaly, Omnia Magdy Hendawy, Emad H. M. Hassanein, Shaima M. N. Moustafa, Nasser F. Alotaibi, Amr M. Nassar

“…The results showed a potent antimicrobial activity toward all tested microorganisms. (Ru/Ag/Pd)-Np showed antiproliferative activity against Caco-2, HepG2, and K562 cell lines. …”
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Antioxidant and cytotoxic potentials of Streptomyces gilvigriseus MUSC 26T isolated from mangrove soil in Malaysia by Hooi-Leng Ser, Wai-Fong Yin, Kok-Gan Chan, Tahir Mehmood Khan, Bey-Hing Goh, Learn-Han Lee

“…Microorganisms play an important role in natural product discovery, particularly the member of genus Streptomyces. …”
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Contamination with escherichia coli of homemade fresh butter in rural areas of ferizaj and gjilan in kosovo by Enver Bajrami, Kapllan Sulaj

“…<p> <b> Conclusions:</b> Homemade fresh butter produced from fresh cows milk in rural areas of Kosovo is commonly contaminated with different kinds of microorganisms as well as by pathogenic strains of E. coli. …”
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Research and application of advanced oxidation technology for low carbon and harmless treatment of hospital wastewater by XIONG Zhaokun, GU Lingyun, WANG Xinhao, CHEN Kexin, LAI Bo*

“…Simultaneously, in the context of the frequent occurrence of infectious diseases, the disinfection capacity for pathogenic microorganisms in hospital wastewater needs improvement urgently. …”
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The Role of Combining Probiotics in Preventing and Controlling Inflammation: A Focus on the Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Effects of Probiotics in an In Vitro Model of IBD by Shadi Aghamohammad, Amin Sepehr, Seyedeh Tina Miri, Saeideh Najafi, Mohammad R. Pourshafie, Mahdi Rohani

“…Probiotics, as live beneficial microorganisms, play a role in maintaining health through various mechanisms, including the modulation of the immune system and the control of inflammation. …”
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Production of Biosurfactants by Ascomycetes by Michele Alves Sanches, Isabella Galvão Luzeiro, Ana Cláudia Alves Cortez, Érica Simplício de Souza, Patrícia Melchionna Albuquerque, Harish Kumar Chopra, João Vicente Braga de Souza

“…However, these surfactants are usually highly toxic and are poorly degraded by microorganisms. To overcome these problems associated with synthetic surfactants, the production of microbial surfactants (called biosurfactants) has been studied in recent years. …”
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Improved Chicken Reproduction and Yield of Improved Poultry from Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Nanoparticles Coated in Jimma Horro Area of Kellem Wollega Zone, Ethiopia by Soressa Shuma Abdisa, Jule Leta Tesfaye, Abel Saka, Abdisa Abraham, N. Nagaprasad, Lamessa Gudata, Krishnaraj Ramaswamy

“…In the existence of sunlight as well as moistness, the titanium dioxide rusts and abolishes microorganisms (bacteria). The covering has been confirmed to decrease bacterial development. …”
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Combination of Oxalobacter Formigenes and Veillonella Parvula in Gastrointestinal Microbiota Related to Bile-Acid Metabolism as a Biomarker for Hypertensive Nephropathy by Xin Li, Li Wang, Shaojun Ma, Shaohui Lin, Chunyan Wang, Haiya Wang

“…The human microbiome is a mixed group of microorganisms, which individually consists of 10–100 trillion symbiotic microbial cells. …”
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Forms of phosphorus of vermicompost produced from leaf compost and sheep dung enriched with rock phosphate by Ebrahim Adhami, Sara Hosseini, Hamidreza Owliaie

“…During vermicomposting, a decomposition of organic substrates leads to the production of several organic acids, such as malonic, fumaric, succinic acids. Microorganisms both in the intestinal organ of the worms and the organic waste have the ability to convert insoluble P into soluble forms. …”
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Probiotics in the Modern World by Y. P. Uspenskiy, Y. A. Fominykh, K. N. Nadzhafova, S. V. Polyushkin

“…Imbalance in normal microbiota can be assisted by probiotics, i.e. living microorganisms that sustain health of the host when being supplied in adequate amounts. …”
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Raw Materials Synthesis from Heavy Metal Industry Effluents with Bioremediation and Phytomining: A Biomimetic Resource Management Approach by Salmah B. Karman, S. Zaleha M. Diah, Ille C. Gebeshuber

“…Biosorption involves the use of biomass, such as plant extracts and microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, algae, yeast), and represents a low-cost and environmentally friendly method of bioremediation and resource management. …”
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Analysis of airborne germ concentrations and Covid 19 transmission at Port Health Office of Semarang by Dewi Windy Cintya, Raharjo Mursid

“…The use of ventilation systems (using air conditioning or fans) will also affect the development of microorganisms in the room. Efforts have been made to control the development of airborne germs in the room, including the placement of a humidifier, maintenance of air conditioners/fans, and the obligation to use PPE (masks) in the room to minimize the transmission of Covid 19 during activities.…”
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