Reverse mutational scanning of SARS-CoV-2 spike BA.2.86 identifies epitopes contributing to immune escape from polyclonal sera by Najat Bdeir, Tatjana Lüddecke, Henrike Maaß, Stefan Schmelz, Ulfert Rand, Henning Jacobsen, Kristin Metzdorf, Upasana Kulkarni, Anne Cossmann, Metodi V. Stankov, Markus Hoffmann, Stefan Pöhlmann, Wulf Blankenfeldt, Alexandra Dopfer-Jablonka, Georg M. N. Behrens, Luka Čičin-Šain

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<i>Kluyveromyces lactis</i> and <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> for Fermentation of Four Different Coffee Varieties by Danilo José Machado de Abreu, Denis Henrique Silva Nadaleti, Rafaela Pereira Andrade, Tamara Leite dos Santos, Dérica Gonçalves Tavares, Cesar Elias Botelho, Mário Lúcio Vilela de Resende, Whasley Ferreira Duarte

“…One strategy for adding unique characteristics and flavors to improve coffee quality is the selection of starter microorganisms. Here, we aimed to evaluate the effect of <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> LNFCA11 and <i>Kluyveromyces lactis</i> B10 as starter cultures on the quality of four different wet-fermented coffee varieties. …”
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Metabolites Profiling of Soil Actinomycetes with Antimicrobial and Anticancer Activities by Ram Prabodh Yadav, Bibek Raj Bhattarai, Rabin Budhathoki, Padamlal Budthapa, Monika Rana, Rubin Thapa Magar, Bijaya Bahadur Thapa, Akkal Dev Mishra, Niranjan Parajuli

“…This study enhances our comprehension of the bioactive potential of these microorganisms and underscores their value as a source for creating novel therapeutics to address multi-resistant infections and cancer demands. …”
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Dietary supplementation of blend of organic acids and monoglycerides alleviated diarrhea and systemic inflammation of weaned pigs experimentally infected with enterotoxigenic Esche... by Sangwoo Park, Shuhan Sun, Supatirada Wongchanla, Ying Chen, Xunde Li, Yanhong Liu

“…Abstract Background The emergence of antibiotic resistant microorganisms associated with conventional swine production practices has increased interest in acid-based compounds having antimicrobial properties and other biological functions as nutritional interventions. …”
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Emergence of coinfection with visceral Leishmania infantum in COVID-19 patients: a case‒control field study in an endemic area of visceral leishmaniasis in Iran by Selva Aminizadeh, Behnam Mohammadi-Ghalehbin, Mehdi Mohebali, Homa Hajjaran, Zabih Zarei, Zahra Heidari, Behnaz Akhondi, Zahra Alizadeh, Jafar Aghaei

“…Abstract Background COVID-19 is a pandemic involving coinfection with other opportunistic microorganisms, including parasites such as Leishmania infantum. …”
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Comparison of chemical constituents in Lysimachia species and their antimicrobial activity for extending the shelf life of foods by Li-Li Chen, Shuang Long Yang, Ji-Cun Bao, Wei-You Xie, Zhao-Chan Wang, Nian Shi, Zhao-Jie Wang

“…Additionally, KBZZC-05 (128 μg/mL) extended food shelf life through its antioxidant (P < 0.01 vs CK) and resistance to spoilage microorganisms. This study indicates that bioactive KBZZC-05 is a potentially non-toxic and eco-friendly botanical microbicide and preservative that can be used to treat foodborne diseases and for food storage.…”
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Incidence of methicillin, inducible clindamycin, and vancomycin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates in Gombe, Northeastern Nigeria by Haruna Adamu, Celestina T. Otegwu, Fatima B. Abdullahi, Babajide A. Tytler, Busayo O. Olayinka

“…Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a significant public health concern, jeopardizing the ability to effectively prevent and treat a growing number of infections caused by microorganisms that no longer respond to standard treatments. …”
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Comparative assessment of <i>Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium infantis, Lactobacillus rhamnosus</i> and <i>Saccharomyces boulardii</i> efficacy at d... by V. T. Ivashkin, O. M. Drapkina, A. A. Sheptulin, O. S. Shifrin, Ye. A. Poluektova, S. Yu. Kuchumova

“…Efficacy of probiotics containing microorganisms Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium infantis, Lactobacillus rhamnosus (Florasan-D); yeast Saccharomyces boulardii (Enterol) was studied. …”
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Insights into quinoa endophytes: core bacterial communities reveal high stability to water stress and genotypic variation by Isaac Maestro-Gaitán, Miguel Redondo-Nieto, Sara González-Bodí, Laura Rodríguez-Casillas, Javier Matías, Luis Bolaños, María Reguera

“…Abstract Background Plant endophytes, comprising non-pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and archaea, inhabit various plant parts, including roots, stems, leaves, and seeds. These microorganisms play a crucial role in plant development by enhancing germination, growth, and stress resilience. …”
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Biocontrol efficacy of Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens against rice pathogens by Mohsin Tariq, Mehvish Zahoor, Tahira Yasmeen, Tahir Naqqash, Muhammad Abdul Rehman Rashid, Muhammad Abdullah, Abdul Rafay Rafiq, Marriam Zafar, Iqra Irfan, Ijaz Rasul

“…Biocontrol is a cost-effective and eco-friendly approach to control plant pathogens using natural enemies. Antagonistic microorganisms or their derivatives specifically target the plant pathogens while minimizing the harm to non-target organisms. …”
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Effects of Acidification and Preservatives on Microbial Growth during Storage of Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato Puree by Joyce Ndunge Musyoka, George Ooko Abong', Daniel Mahuga Mbogo, Richard Fuchs, Jan Low, Simon Heck, Tawanda Muzhingi

“…Combination of chemical preservatives and acidification is effective in inhibiting pathogens and spoilage microorganisms in sweet potato puree.…”
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Gut Microbiota and Its Impact on Brain Function and Mental Health by Zofia Martyna Wójcik, Katarzyna Kamińska-Omasta, Bartosz Omasta, Olga Krupa, Paulina Dorota Pietrukaniec, Kuba Borys Romańczuk, Kinga Furtak, Szymon Przemysław Stolarczyk, Magdalena Agata Czerska, Daria Rybak

“…It consists of billions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and archaea, which closely interact with their host. …”
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Halothermophilic Cas9 and dCas9 Interaction with Variety sgRNA In-silico by Kenny Lischer, Kholisoh Hayati, Muhammad Haykal Fabian, Fina Amreta Laksmi, Yudhi Nugraha, Hamdan Dwi Rizqi, Riri Fauziyya, Sarmoko, Mohd Shukuri Mohamad Ali

“…Industrial bioprocesses often require microorganisms that can adapt to specific conditions, such as halothermophilic bacteria capable of producing biosurfactants with various applications. …”
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Characterization of Vaginitis Among Women Complaining of Genital Tract Symptoms by Hemin Muheddin Kareem, Muhammed Saed Qadir, Safa Bakr Karim, Solaf Jawhar Ali

“…Different species of microorganisms were isolated from vaginal samples including yeast and bacteria. …”
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Potential Virulence and Survival of Acid-Resistant Bacillus cereus KS100Bc Isolated from Foodservice Establishments in Korea by Seung Min Kim, Daekeun Hwang, Hyun Jung Kim

“…The KS100Bc survived in simulated gastric fluid (SGF) at pH 2.0 for 120 min, which is a major host barrier against exogenous microorganisms. The parameter Kmax of the log-linear + tail model for ATCC 14579 was up to1.31-fold higher than that for KS100Bc in SGF, indicating that it is difficult to inactivate KS100Bc in acidic gastric environments. …”
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Involvement of the TGF-β pathway in epithelialmesenchymal transition promoted by the pulmonary microenvironment in Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia by Fan Lu, Wang Huixia, Xu Nuo, Guo Yun, Li Ling

“…Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP), one of the smallest prokaryotic microorganisms capable of independent survival, causes respiratory tract infections and various extrapulmonary diseases. …”
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Gut-Heart Axis: Microbiome Involvement in Restrictive Cardiomyopathies by Samuel Jaimez-Alvarado, Itzel Ivonn López-Tenorio, Javier Barragán-De los Santos, Dannya Coral Bello-Vega, Francisco Javier Roldán Gómez, Amedeo Amedei, Enrique Alexander Berrios-Bárcenas, María Magdalena Aguirre-García

“…The human microbiome, composed of billions of microorganisms, influences various physiological and pathological processes, including cardiovascular health. …”
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Gastrointestinal Carriage of Pathogenic Gram Negative Enteric Bacteria among Apparently Healthy Food Handlers of Public Hospitals, Addis Abab... by Tegegn Belhu, Kinfe Fissehatsion, Abraham Tesfaye, Dr Yohannes Woldekidan, Kassu Desta

“…The study showed significant carriage of pathogenic microorganisms among food handlers. Therefore, hospital administrators and other stake holders should put measures in place to break chain of transmission routes from silent carrier to other peoples particularly patients at hospital and the community at large.…”
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Determinants of Microbial Contamination of Street-Vended Chicken Products Sold in Nairobi County, Kenya by Beatrice J. Birgen, Lucy G. Njue, Dasel M. Kaindi, Fredrick O. Ogutu, Joshua O. Owade

“…Microbial results revealed that raw portions of chicken had the highest contamination with all the four tested microorganisms (p<0.05). The level of E. coli ranged from 6.42±1.64 to 2.22±1.88; Salmonella spp., 6.42±1.64 to 2.22±1.88; Staphylococcus aureus, 6.92±1.32 to 2.86±1.61; and Campylobacter jejuni, 8.95±0.94 to 4.66±2.67 log CFU/g in raw and cooked chicken samples, respectively. …”
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Antimicrobial Activity of the Synthesized of Copper Chalcogenide Nanoparticles by N. G. Mbewana-Ntshanka, M. J. Moloto, P. K. Mubiayi

“…Copper oxide nanoparticles showed more sensitivity towards four bacterial microorganisms than the other two chalcogenides followed by copper sulfide nanoparticles with copper selenide nanoparticles being the least sensitive. …”
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