Influence of minor hydrocarbon seepage on sulfur cycling in marine subsurface sediments by E. Schnabel, A. Vuillemin, C. C. Laczny, B. J. Kunath, A. R. Soares, A. J. Probst, R. Di Primio, J. Kallmeyer

“…When small quantities of HCs escape offshore reservoirs and migrate through overlying organic-poor marine sediments towards the surface, these HCs are often completely metabolized by microorganisms before reaching the sediment–water interface. …”
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The co-occurrence patterns and assembly mechanisms of microeukaryotic communities in geothermal ecosystems of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau by Bingjie Yan, Bingjie Yan, Xiaodong Li, Xiaodong Li, Nanqian Qiao, Nanqian Qiao, Zhen Da, Zhen Da, Jiajie Xu, Jiajie Xu, Chuanqi Jiang, Sang Ba, Sang Ba

“…These findings not only enhance our understanding of the ecological adaptability of microeukaryotic communities in geothermal springs but also provide valuable insights into how microorganisms in extreme environments respond to external disturbances. …”
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Rare Taxa Are Key Links in Regional Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles in Dusts Across Diverse North American Regions by Paul B. L. George, Florent Rossi, Marc Veillette, Amélia Bélanger Cayouette, Samantha Leclerc, Cindy Dumais, Nathalie Turgeon, Caroline Duchaine

“…ABSTRACT The role of bioaerosols in the dispersal of antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) and resistant microorganisms is poorly understood. In addition, bioaerosols are powerful composite samples representative of the surrounding environment and can be used as sentinels of many local habitats. …”
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Phytochemical, Cytotoxic, and Antimicrobial Evaluation of the Fruits of Miswak Plant, Salvadora persica L. by Mohammed Al Bratty, Hafiz A. Makeen, Hassan A. Alhazmi, Sohier M. Syame, Ashraf N. Abdalla, Husham E. Homeida, Shahnaz Sultana, Waquar Ahsan, Asaad Khalid

“…Interestingly, it was found to be ineffective against other Gram-positive as well as Gram-negative microorganisms. This study provides insight into the bioactive components present in the fruits of the plant that can be utilized for its cytotoxic and antimicrobial properties.…”
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Validation of Immersion Precooling and Drip Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures on Weight, Temperature, Microbiological Quality, and Safety of Chicken Carcasses by Angela B.P.S. Fernandes, Clair F.S. Pereira, Hiago M. Pereira, Marco A.C. Batista, Luiz F.S. Dionisio, Amauri A. Alfieri, Bruna Alexandrino, José C. Ribeiro-Júnior

“…Groups of indicator microorganisms were quantified and the occurrence of Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (non-157), and Staphylococcus aureus with enterotoxigenic potential was investigated, before and after cooling by immersion and dripping. …”
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Rumen DNA virome and its relationship with feed efficiency in dairy cows by Xiaohan Liu, Yifan Tang, Hongyi Chen, Jian-Xin Liu, Hui-Zeng Sun

“…Abstract Background The rumen harbors a diverse virome that interacts with other microorganisms, playing pivotal roles in modulating metabolic processes within the rumen environment. …”
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Microbial community succession characteristics in an anaerobic baffled reactor during phenol gradient acclimation by Yuan LI, Chunmei YU, Daqiang CANG

“…This method also aids in selecting microorganisms well-suited for phenol degradation. In this study, anaerobic sludge acclimatization was conducted using a four-chamber anaerobic baffled reactor (ABR). …”
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Behavior and Mechanisms of Antimony Precipitation from Wastewater by Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria <i>Desulfovibrio desulfuricans</i> by Fan Zhuang, Xiaowu Xiang, Jin Hu, Jing Xiong, Teng Zhang, Lei Zhou, Guoping Jiang, Min Zhang, Zhenghua Liu, Huaqun Yin, Ling Xia, Ibrahim Ahmed Ibrahim Mahmoud, Delong Meng

“…The precipitation of heavy metals by microorganisms involves complex mechanisms that require further investigation to optimize bioremediation technologies. …”
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Evaluation of multidrug resistance in the Gram-negative microbiome of cancer patients and the adverse effects of their metabolites on albino rats and epithelial or fibroblasts cell... by Mervat Morsy Abbas Ahmed El-Gendy, Huda Ahmed Alghamdi, Khaled G. Abdel-Wahhab, Nabila S. Hassan, Aya A. M. El-Bondkly, Mohammed Abdel-Wahab, Ayman A. Farghaly, Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed El-Bondkly

“…This includes research into the microbial communities that influence cancer development, tumor-associated microorganisms, and the interactions between the microbiome and tumor, collectively referred to as the oncobiome. …”
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Genomic characterization and radiation tolerance of Naganishia kalamii sp. nov. and Cystobasidium onofrii sp. nov. from Mars 2020 mission assembly facilities by Patrick Leo, Marcus de Melo Texeira, Atul M. Chander, Nitin K. Singh, Anna C. Simpson, Andrey Yurkov, Fathi Karouia, Jason E. Stajich, Christopher E. Mason, Kasthuri Venkateswaran

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The Effects of Biomass Materials and Nitrogen Application on the Composition of the Microbial Community in Moderately Saline Soils by Chunyan Yin, Hu Liu, Ju Zhao, Liang Feng, Shuchun Guo, Yu Li, Xiaoqi Li

“…[Objective] Soil microorganisms are the most active parts in soil and are sensitive to soil additives. …”
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Stevioside mitigates metabolic dysregulation in offspring induced by maternal high-fat diet: the role of gut microbiota-driven thermogenesis by Jin Ye, Renjie Shi, Xiaoning Wu, Hua Fan, Yapei Zhao, Xinyun Hu, Lulu Wang, Xiaowei Bo, Dongning Li, Yunshu Ge, Danna Wang, Bing Xia, Zhenting Zhao, Chunxia Xiao, Beita Zhao, Yutang Wang, Xuebo Liu

“…Maternal obesity poses a significant threat to the metabolic profiles of offspring. Microorganisms acquired from the mother early in life critically affect the host’s metabolic functions. …”
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Deep eutectic solvent enhances antibacterial activity of a modular lytic enzyme against Acinetobacter baumannii by Aleksandra Maria Kocot, Tomasz Swebocki, Karolina Ciemińska, Adrianna Łupkowska, Małgorzata Kapusta, Dennis Grimon, Ewa Laskowska, Anna-Karina Kaczorowska, Tadeusz Kaczorowski, Rabah Boukherroub, Yves Briers, Magdalena Plotka

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Effects of Artemisia argyi leaf water extract (AWE) on growth performance, muscle quality, intestinal microbial, and metabolomics of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) by Di Sun, Nanyang Zeng, Yingjia Pan, Qingsong Shu, Jixing Zou, Yingshi Huang, Guoxia Wang, Jun Shi

“…Analysis of intestinal microbiota revealed that Cetobacterium and Aeromonas may play crucial roles as genus-level microorganisms in modulating metabolic processes associated with AWE in carp intestines. …”
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Bacterial communities as bioindicators of climate change in freshwater ecosystems: Tank bromeliads as model systems by Daniel Di Pace Soares Penna, Gustavo Quevedo Romero, Mark P. Nessel, Angélica L. González, Valéria Maia Oliveira

“…These plants host complex communities, including microorganisms, which may serve as bioindicators of climate change due to their adaptability and ubiquity. …”
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Thematic Issue on “Red Beetroot as a Source of Nutrients, Bioactive Compounds and Pigments” by Wiesław Wiczkowski

“… [2020] investigated the effect of long-term cold storage of fermented beetroots and fermented beetroots juice on the content of biologically active compounds and microorganisms. In turn, Tumbas Šaponjac et al. [2020] studied the encapsulation of bioactive compounds from red beetroot juice with soybean proteins and determined the physicochemical characteristics of these encapsulates. …”
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Analysis of Soil Microbial Community Structure and Function in <i>Morchella esculenta</i> Habitats in Jilin Province by Qi Yan, Peng Wang, Zhushan Liu, Ya Yu, Xiao Tan, Xiao Huang, Jiawei Wen, Weidong Zhang

“…The functional annotation analysis of soil microorganisms, based on the KEGG database, revealed that within level A (highest tier), metabolic activities were the most prominent. …”
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Parasitic infections during pregnancy in Gabon affect glycosylation patterns of maternal and child antibodies by Yabo J. Honkpehedji, Anna O. Kildemoes, Koen A. Stam, Dieu L. Nguyen, Tom Veldhuizen, Angela van Diepen, Meral Esen, Peter G. Kremsner, Manfred Wuhrer, Ayôla A. Adegnika, Cornelis H. Hokke, Maria Yazdanbakhsh

“…Although several studies of IgG glycosylation during pregnancy have been carried out, very few cohorts studied were from sub-Saharan Africa, where exposure to microorganisms and parasites is high. In Lambaréné, Gabon, 106 pregnant women in their third trimester were enrolled into this study. …”
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New Insights on <i>Gordonia alkanivorans</i> Strain 1B Surface-Active Biomolecules: Gordofactin Properties by João Tavares, Susana M. Paixão, Tiago P. Silva, Luís Alves

“…Biosurfactants/bioemulsifiers (BSs/BEs) can be defined as surface-active biomolecules produced by microorganisms with a broad range of applications. In recent years, due to their unique properties like biodegradability, specificity, low toxicity, and relative ease of preparation, these biomolecules have attracted wide interest as an eco-friendly alternative for several industrial sectors, escalating global microbial BS/BE market growth. …”
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How does gut microbiota affect the vaginitis axis? The mediating role of plasma metabolites by Mo Li, Qianyu Zhang, Tong Wu, Lanfang Ma, Dianxing Hu, Zixuan Yuan, Shixuan Wang, Aiyue Luo, Jinjin Zhang

“…Besides, the human gut and vagina are important organs that are both colonized by thousands of microorganisms impacting human physiology and health. …”
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