The Caries Phenomenon: A Timeline from Witchcraft and Superstition to Opinions of the 1500s to Today's Science by John D. Ruby, Charles F. Cox, Naotake Akimoto, Nobuko Meada, Yasuko Momoi

“…Today's science has demonstrated that caries is caused by indigenous oral microorganisms becoming a dynamic biofilm, that in the presence of fermentable sugars produce organic acids capable of dissolving inorganic enamel and dentin followed by the proteolytic destruction of collagen leaving soft infected dentin. …”
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Lactic Acid Bacteria from African Fermented Cereal-Based Products: Potential Biological Control Agents for Mycotoxins in Kenya by Eliud N. Wafula, Christabel N. Muhonja, Josiah O. Kuja, Eddy E. Owaga, Huxley M. Makonde, Julius M. Mathara, Virginia W. Kimani

“…The fermentation technique is based on the use of microorganisms mainly to impart desirable sensory properties and shelf-life extension. …”
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A comprehensive review of biological and genetic control approaches for leishmaniasis vector sand flies; emphasis towards promoting tools for integrated vector management. by Yasoda Kumari, Nayana Gunathilaka, Deepika Amarasinghe

“…This current review identified several promising methods, including genetically modified sand flies, using transgenic approaches by taking advanced gene editing tools like Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR/Cas9) and genetic modification of symbiotic microorganisms for controlling sand fly populations, which appeared to be proven under laboratory and field settings.…”
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Effect of a compound starter cultures inoculation on bacterial profile and biogenic amine accumulation in Chinese Sichuan sausages by Hongyang Ren, Yuanpeng Deng, Xinhui Wang

“…Furthermore, the abundances of undesirable microorganisms such as Yersinia spp., Enterobacter spp., Acietobacter spp. and Psychrobacter spp. were lower than that of the control. …”
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The Renaissance of Polyamines: New Roles in Crop Yield and Quality Properties in Freshly Fruit by Jenifer Puente-Moreno, Fernando Garrido-Auñón, María E. García-Pastor, Daniel Valero, María Serrano

“…PAs are present in a variety of organisms, including plants, animals and microorganisms. In plants, the main PAs are putrescine (PUT), spermidine (SPD) and spermine (SPM). …”
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Optimization of Protease Activity of Endophytic Bacteria EUA-136 and EUA-139 from Bruguiera gymnorrhiza Using Response Surface Methodology by Anthoni Agustien, Miftahul Zovia, Rima Dwitaviani, Yetti Marlida

“… Protease is a vital enzyme used in industries such as detergents, pharmaceuticals, and animal feed, with a growing demand in the enzyme market. Endophytic microorganisms can produce stable proteases with a rapid synthesis process. …”
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Direct detection and identification of viruses in saliva using a SpecID ionization modified mass spectrometer. by Pierre Alusta, Angel Paredes, Marli Azevedo, Lisa Mullis, Dan Buzatu

“…., food additives), peptides, and even microorganisms. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) remains the gold standard for sensitive detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection in biological samples. …”
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Clinical-epidemiological study on Fournier's gangrene in a Luanda hospital. From January 2016 to December 2021 by Tomas Ariel Lombardo Vaillant

“…<strong>Background:</strong> Fournier's gangrene is a serious polymicrobial infection caused by microorganisms that act synergistically and determine a progressive necrotizing fasciitis in the scrotum and perineum with manifestations of sepsis that can progress to septic shock and organ failure. …”
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Climate change mitigation through biodiversity conservation of wild nutmeg (Myristica spp.) and its habitat (case study in Halmahera Forest, North Maluku) by Mandea Abdul Rahmat, Nandariyah, Yuniastuti Endang, Parjanto, Melati Rima

“…Changes in the growing environment (habitat), including the habitat of wild nutmeg (Myristica spp.) due to deforestation, land degradation due to mining, erosion of soil fertility, reduced density of flora, fauna, and microorganisms can increase the risk of climate change. …”
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In Vitro Effect of Zingiber officinale Extract on Growth of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis by Arash Azizi, Shabnam Aghayan, Saeed Zaker, Mahdieh Shakeri, Navid Entezari, Shirin Lawaf

“…Zingiber officinale extract has significant antibacterial activity against S. mutans and S. sanguinis cariogenic microorganisms.…”
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Leclercia adecarboxylata Bacteremia in a Patient with Ulcerative Colitis by Amir Kashani, Morteza Chitsazan, Kendrick Che, Roger C. Garrison

“…The human GI tract is known to harbor this rarely pathogenic microorganism. There are only a few case reports of bacteremia with this microorganism; the majority are either polymicrobial or associated with immunocompromised patients. …”
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POTENSI MEDIA AGAR PISANG MAS SEBAGAI MEDIA TUMBUH Staphylococcus aureus DAN Aspergillus niger by Amaliyah Nurul Hidayah, Ayuk Lestari, Mikhania Christiningtyas Eryani, Siti Nur Azizah

“…Culture media is a mixture of nutrients or food substances needed by microorganisms for their growth. The purpose of this study was to determine the potential of Mas banana Agar (Musa acuminata Colla) at various concentrations of 2%, 4%, 6%, and 8% on the number of Staphylococcus aureus colony and Aspergillus niger micellium diameter. …”
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The effects of ozone pretreatment on the physicochemical, functional, bioactive, textural, and sensory properties of medicinal plants: A comprehensive review by Zahra Shafiee, Bahram Hosseinzadeh Samani

“…Background and aims: Ozone technology is utilized to inactivate enzymes, destroy microorganisms, and preserve and maintain food quality without chemicals as antimicrobial agents. …”
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Effect of Ginger Essential Oil Emulsion Coating on the Preservation of Tender Ginger by LÜ Hanjia, LI Yuncheng, LI Qingzhou, CHEN Chuan, LIU Dayu, ZHANG Fei, MENG Fanbing

“…Microbiome analysis indicated that the combined treatment effectively reduced the diversity and richness of bacteria and fungi. The dominant microorganisms in tender ginger coated with the KLE nano-emulsion were Latilactobacillus and Rahnella, and the common spoilage microorganism Mucor in tender ginger was effectively inhibited.…”
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Anti-oxidation enhancement, inflammation alleviation, and microbial composition optimization of using tussah (Antheraea pernyi) silk fibroin peptides for hyperglycaemia remission. by Rui Mi, Xuejun Li, Yajie Li, Xingfan Du

“…Besides, the supplementation of TSFP presented a greater ability to shape and optimize the gut microbial composition by enriching the profitable bacteria and inhibiting the pathogenic microorganisms. Correlation analysis also revealed that the abundances of functional bacteria in the TSFP-treated groups exhibited better correlations with serum parameters, which would be of positive significance for blood glucose regulation and inflammation remission.…”
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Seasonal Dynamics of the Bacterial Community in Lake Urmia, a Hypersaline Ecosystem by Robab Salami, Abbas Saidi, Mohammad Amin Hejazi, Bahman Panahi, Rasmieh Hamid

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the diversity, abundance and frequency of these microorganisms in water samples from the eastern regions of the lake over four seasons. …”
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Characterization of fermentation liquid from mangrove leaves Avicennia marina and its inhibitory potential for bacterium causing ice-ice disease by Samsu Adi Rahman, Sukenda, Widanarni, Alimuddin, Julie Ekasari

“… ABSTRACT   Fermentation liquid from mangrove leaves Avicennia marina contains microorganisms, nutrients, and secondary metabolites. …”
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From deadly to life-saving effects: antimicrobial and antibiofilm effects of tarantula cubensis extract on bacterial and fungal pathogens by Elif AYDIN

“…Antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of T. cubensis extract against microorganisms were tested using minimum inhibition, resazurin and time killing curve methods. …”
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Activity of Phosvitin in Hydroxyapatite Acid-Damage Immersion and Antimicrobial Assays by Richard D. Shipman, Sean D. Doering, Jack R. Hemsath, Eun Joo Lee, Jennifer E. Grant

“…In both Kirby–Bauer tests and liquid culture growth inhibition assays, phosvitin inhibited M. luteus, a microorganism that thrives in the human mouth, but not the other bacteria tested. …”
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Enterobacter hormaechei: an endophytic bacterium found in Avocado Peel (Persea americana Mill.) with antioxidant properties by Rustini Rustini, Khalila Rahmi Rahmi, Purnawan Pontana Putra, Regina Andayani Andayani, Khiky Dwinatrana

“… Avocado peels (AVP) are renowned for their potent antioxidant properties, making them highly effective in preventing oxidation and free radical formation. Endophytes, microorganisms residing within plant tissues, have demonstrated the ability to produce novel compounds with remarkable biological activities. …”
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