Deep generative modeling of annotated bacterial biofilm images by Angelina A. Holicheva, Konstantin S. Kozlov, Daniil A. Boiko, Maxim S. Kamanin, Daria V. Provotorova, Nikita I. Kolomoets, Valentine P. Ananikov

“…The approach represents a key advance in the field of biofilm research, offering a scalable solution for generating high-quality training data and working with different strains of microorganisms at different stages of formation. Terabyte-scale datasets can be easily generated on personal computers. …”
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Traffic Control of Bacteria-Derived Molecules: A New System of Host-Bacterial Crosstalk by Hiroaki Konishi, Mikihiro Fujiya, Yutaka Kohgo

“…Virulent microorganisms, such as pathogenic bacteria and viruses, are recognized by pattern recognition receptors (PRRs), including toll-like receptors (TLRs) and nucleotide-binding oligomerization-domain proteins (NODs), and induce inflammatory responses in mammalian hosts. …”
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Characterization of Erythromycin and Tetracycline Resistance in Lactobacillus fermentum Strains by Elizaveta Anisimova, Dina Yarullina

“…Therefore, monitoring and control of transmissible antibiotic resistance determinants in these microorganisms is necessary to approve their safety status. …”
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MICROBIAL AIR POLLUTION IN THE DENTAL CENTER OF A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY by Ada Romero Coasaca, Raúl Castro Yanahida, Mariela Ladera Nieto, d Hillsman Ángeles Zorrilla, Diego Ángeles Romero

“…Material and Method: The study was carried out using a passive air sampling; settle plate, to identify potential infectious microorganisms. The samples were collected in five moments during the period from August to November in the 2017 year, outcomes were expressed in CFU/plate/hour and the Index of Microbial Air contamination (IMA) level was established. …”
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Mechanistic study on the mitigation of cadmium accumulation in Ligusticum sinense cv. Chuanxiong through plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria Arthrobacter sp. CX-2 by Shu-qi Niu, Ting Li, Lin Liu, Xiu-wen Bao, Xing-mao Yang, Hao-ran Song, Yang Li, Jing Bai, Li-ying He, Qing-he Wang, Si-jing Liu, Jin-lin Guo

“…There were 24 dominant differential microorganisms in the CK group and 29 in the CX-2 group. …”
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The Effects of Cold-Plasma Technology on the Quality Properties of Fresh-Cut Produce: A Review by Yuanpeng Li, Xinmeng Huang, Yuting Yang, Ailikemu Mulati, Jingyang Hong, Jiayi Wang

“…This review focuses on its effects on enzymatic activities (including peroxidase, polyphenol oxidase, and pectin methylesterase), pathogenic microorganisms, and nutritional value. This review concludes with the potential application of cold-plasma technology in the processing of fresh-cut products. …”
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Metabolic disorders as a factor in pathogenesis of infectious diseases in cattle by A. D. Alekseev

“…High-yielding dairy cows with intense metabolism are especially sensitive to errors in feeding practices, because even minor nutritional or mineral deficiencies cause metabolic disorders leading to immunodeficiency conditions, reduced resistance to infectious agents and raised sensitivity to infections with pathogenic and opportunistic microorganisms. Besides some infections, for example acute respiratory diseases, also result in metabolic disorders, immunosuppression, decrease in the overall resistance of the organism and ultimately in mixed infections. …”
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BETEL LEAF OIL AS A NATURAL DISINFECTION AGENT IN RADIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT (STUDY OF MICROBIAL QUANTITY OF RADIOGRAPHIC CASSETTE) by Saifudin, Susi Tri Isnoviasih, Andrey Nino Kurniawan, Rizki Amalia

“…Previous research has found that radiographic cassette contains microorganisms and fungi. Purpose: To determine the effectiveness of using betel leaf oil as a natural disinfection on a radiographic cassette. …”
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The Mechanisms of Systemic Inflammatory and Immunosuppressive Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure and Application Prospect of Single-Cell Sequencing by Kai Kou, Xiaodong Sun, Guangyao Tian, Yao Zhi, Zhongqi Fan, Guoyue Lv

“…Liver inflammation begins when innate immune cells (such as Kupffer cells (KCs)) are activated by binding of pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) from pathogenic microorganisms or damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) of host origin to their pattern recognition receptors (PRRs). …”
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In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity of the Hydroalcoholic Extract of the Leaves of Myrcianthes hallii on Proteus spp by Abdel Bermúdez Sol, María José Goyes Baca, Diego Fernando Salazar Martínez

“…<br /><strong>Conclusion:</strong> the extract from the leaves of Myrcianthes hallii demonstrated to have antimicrobial activity in vitro against the test microorganisms. It is necessary to continue with clinical studies for its future use in medical formulations.…”
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Comparative Study of Antibacterial Activity of Cistus ladanifer L. Leaves Extracted by Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction and Maceration by Houda Chtibi, Kaoutar Harboul, Taofiq Benali, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Khabbach Abdelamjid, Said Louahlia, Jactty Chew, Long Chiau Ming, Khalil Hammani

“… Addressing infectious diseases poses a significant healthcare challenge due to the growing resistance of microorganisms to antibiotics. Consequently, extensive research efforts have been dedicated to identifying alternative molecules to antibiotics that can combat these infectious diseases. …”
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Effect of Packaging on Microbial Quality of Edible Flowers During Refrigerated Storage by Aleksandra Wilczyńska, Anita Kukułowicz, Anna Lewandowska

“…Due to their chemical composition and low degree of processing, they can be an excellent breeding ground for microorganisms, and thus a source of infection. Methods of their preservation include proper packaging and storage at low temperatures. …”
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The Role of Mannose-Binding Lectin in Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock by Gennaro De Pascale, Salvatore Lucio Cutuli, Mariano Alberto Pennisi, Massimo Antonelli

“…Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is a serum protein that recognizes a wide range of pathogenic microorganisms and activates complement cascade via the antibody-independent pathway. …”
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In Vitro Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Composite Flour Formulations Developed Using Selected Local Grain Varieties by T. P. Sathsara S. Perera, Pahan I. Godakumbura, M. A. B. Prashantha, S. B. Navaratne

“…Furthermore, the antimicrobial activities of the flour formulations against selected Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogenic microorganisms were comparatively evaluated using agar well diffusion and disk diffusion assays. …”
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Advancements in soil science for sustainable agriculture: conventional and emerging knowledge and innovations by Godswill Ntsomboh-Ntsefong, Kingsley Tabi Mbi, Essubalew Getachew Seyum

“…Promising soil remediation techniques like phytoremediation and bioaugmentation utilize plants and microorganisms to restore degraded soils. Nanotechnology and advanced materials show promise for efficiently removing contaminants. …”
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Ecofriendly Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Ananas comosus Fruit Peels: Anticancer and Antimicrobial Activities by Ayşe Baran, Cumali Keskin, Mehmet Fırat Baran, Irada Huseynova, Rovshan Khalilov, Aziz Eftekhari, Sevgi Irtegun-Kandemir, Deniz Evrim Kavak

“…The nanoparticles showed promising inhibitory activity on the Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogen microorganisms (Escherichia coli ATCC25922, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC29213, Bacillus subtilis ATCC11774, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC27833 bacteria, and Candida albicans yeast) at low concentrations. …”
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Evaluation of Proteins Released to Medium in Yeast-Bacteria Co-culture System by Çağatay Tarhan, Ayşegül Yanık

“…Cultivation of microorganisms in ideal laboratory conditions seperates them from their natural conditions and isolates them from their microbial world, especially from their competitors. …”
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Aerosol Inhalation of Heat-Killed Clostridium butyricum CGMCC0313-1 Alleviates Allergic Airway Inflammation in Mice by Laodong Li, Qixiang Sun, Huan Xiao, Qiannan Zhang, Siyue Xu, Lejin Lai, Zhengning Li, Chaoqian Li

“…Epidemiological studies have shown that exposure to beneficial microorganisms can reduce the risk of asthma, but the clinical use of live probiotics is controversial due to the risk of infection. …”
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Random Mutagenesis of the Aspergillus oryzae Genome Results in Fungal Antibacterial Activity by Cory A. Leonard, Stacy D. Brown, J. Russell Hayman

“…Development of new drugs to combat resistant microorganisms is needed. Natural products of microbial origin are the source of most currently available antibiotics. …”
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The Diversity of Airborne Bacteria Over the Tibet Plateau Decreased by Taklimakan Dust by Fanli Xue, Zhongwei Huang, Xuefei Huo, Qingqing Dong, Zhengpeng Li, Qianqing Gu

“…However, information on how dust aerosols affect airborne microorganisms is still lacking. In the summer of 2019, we simultaneously collected air samples from the Tibetan Plateau (Ali) and the Taklimakan Desert (Minfeng and Tazhong) and analyzed them using high‐throughput DNA sequencing techniques. …”
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