Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Salmonella typhi among Food Handlers Working in Catering Establishments of Public Institutes Found in Dawuro Zone, South-Western Ethiopia by Abera Kumalo, Eyasu Gambura, Terfe Dodicho, Khawaja Shakeel Ahmed, Tamrat Balcha, Bahailu Beshir, Misrak Abraham

“…Food borne disease, which is the result of ingestion of foodstuffs contaminated with microorganisms, parasites, or chemicals, encompasses a wide spectrum of illness and public health problem worldwide. …”
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An Overview of the Environmental Applicability of Vermicompost: From Wastewater Treatment to the Development of Sensitive Analytical Methods by Madson de Godoi Pereira, Lourdes Cardoso de Souza Neta, Maurício Paulo Ferreira Fontes, Adriana Nascimento Souza, Thaionara Carvalho Matos, Raquel de Lima Sachdev, Arnaud Victor dos Santos, Marluce Oliveira da Guarda Souza, Marta Valéria Almeida Santana de Andrade, Gabriela Marinho Maciel Paulo, Joselito Nardy Ribeiro, Araceli Verónica Flores Nardy Ribeiro

“…In agricultural productivity and biocontrol, vermicompost imparts remarkable benefits regarding soil aggregation, plant nutrition, and the development of beneficial microorganisms against phytopathogens. Finally, the use of vermicompost in sensitive analytical methods for quantifying toxic metals is the newest application of this adsorbent.…”
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Transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis of recalcitrant phosphorus solubilization mechanisms in Trametes gibbosa by Yulan Chen, Akasha Farooq, XieLuyao Wei, Leitao Qin, Yong Wang, Lingzi Zhang, Quanju Xiang, Ke Zhao, Xiumei Yu, Qiang Chen, Xue Gao, Tashi Nyima, Petri Penttinen, Yunfu Gu

“…Unlike chemical phosphate fertilizers, phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms (PSMs) offer a means to address available phosphorus deficiency without causing environmental harm. …”
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Niacin alters ruminal microbial composition and metabolites in sheep fed a high-concentrate diet by Zhiqiang Cheng, Jiancheng Liu, Yingying Yu, Wentao Liu, Xiaobin Li, Fengming Li, Changjiang Zang, Kailun Yang

“…There were 72 metabolic pathways, mainly citric acid cycle, pyruvate metabolism, and cysteine and methionine metabolism. (7) Correlation analysis showed that a number of microorganisms (such as Succinivibrio and Prevotella) and differential metabolites (such as L-malic acid, propionic acid, succinic acid, and pyruvic acid) participated in tricarboxylic acid cycle metabolism. …”
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Metagenomic insights into the development of microbial communities of straw and leaf composts by Anastasiia K. Kimeklis, Anastasiia K. Kimeklis, Grigory V. Gladkov, Olga V. Orlova, Tatiana O. Lisina, Alexey M. Afonin, Alexey M. Afonin, Tatiana S. Aksenova, Arina A. Kichko, Alla L. Lapidus, Evgeny V. Abakumov, Evgeny V. Abakumov, Evgeny E. Andronov

“…IntroductionSoil microbiome is a major source of physiologically active microorganisms, which can be potentially mobilized by adding various nutrients. …”
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Molecular mechanisms impact on fluoroquinolone resistance among E.coli from enteric carriage monitoring before prostate biopsy and earliest description of qnrB81 by Rehaiem Amel, Bouzouita Abderrazek, Ferjani Sana, Saadi Ahmed, Zrelli Mariem, Kanzari Lamia, Ferjani Asma, Mohamed Riadh Ben Slama, Boutiba Ben Boubaker Ilhem

“…Abstract Fluoroquinolone-resistant (FQs-R) microorganisms causing infectious complications after ultrasound-guided needle biopsy of the prostate (TRUS-BP) have become an important challenge in healthcare settings globally, questioning the continued utility of FQ as the preferred prophylactic agent. …”
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Functional Analysis of Durum Wheat GASA1 Protein as a Biotechnological Alternative Against Plant Fungal Pathogens and a Positive Regulator of Biotic Stress Defense by Mohamed Taieb Bouteraa, Walid Ben Romdhane, Alina Wiszniewska, Narjes Baazaoui, Mohammad Y. Alfaifi, Anis Ben Hsouna, Miroslava Kačániová, Stefania Garzoli, Rania Ben Saad

“…Plants are frequently challenged by a variety of microorganisms. To protect themselves against harmful invaders, they have evolved highly effective defense mechanisms, including the synthesis of numerous types of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). …”
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Dynamic development of gut microbiota and metabolism during and after weaning of kittens by Hong Zhang, Yang Ren, Siyu Wei, Hongli Jin, Yizhen Wang, Mingliang Jin

“…Conclusion Our study demonstrated that the composition and function of intestinal microorganisms as well as serum metabolic profiles of weaned kittens presented dynamic changes. …”
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Identification of microbial exopolymer producers in sandy and muddy intertidal sediments by compound-specific isotope analysis by Hubas, Cédric, Gaubert-Boussarie, Julie, D’Hondt, An-Sofie, Jesus, Bruno, Lamy, Dominique, Meleder, Vona, Prins, Antoine, Rosa, Philippe, Stock, Willem, Sabbe, Koen

“…Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) refer to a wide variety of high molecular weight molecules secreted outside the cell membrane by biofilm microorganisms. In the present study, EPS from marine microphytobenthic biofilms were extracted and their isotope ratios were analysed. …”
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Neospora caninum infection specifically suppresses the expression of a host lncRNA XR_001919077.1 to facilitate parasite propagation by modulating host cell mitochondrial function... by Shan-Shan Zhao, De-Liang Tao, Jin-Ming Chen, Ming-Yi Zhang, Xin Yang, Jun-Ke Song, Qun Liu, Guang-Hui Zhao

“…The endometrium is more vulnerable to infection by pathogenic microorganisms resulting in an increased risk of miscarriage. …”
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The microbiota of cork and yellow stain as a model for a new route for the synthesis of chlorophenols and chloroanisoles from the microbial degradation of suberin and/or lignin by Marina Ruiz-Muñoz, Ignacio Ontañón, Rebeca Cobos, Carla Calvo-Peña, Rebeca Otero-Suárez, Vicente Ferreira, Jordi Roselló, Juan José R. Coque

“…Conclusions Chlorophenols and chloroanisoles can be produced de novo in cork from p-hydroxybenzoate generated by the microbial biodegradation of lignin and/or suberin through the participation of different types of microorganisms present in cork. The natural origin of these compounds, which are of great interest for the chlorine cycle and represent a new source of environmental contamination that differs from that caused by human activity, is described. …”
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Dietary supplementation with compound microecological preparations: effects on the production performance and gut microbiota of lactating female rabbits and their litters by Chengcheng Zhao, Youhao Li, Hui Wang, Ahamba Ifeanyi Solomon, Shuhui Wang, Xianggui Dong, Bing Song, Zhanjun Ren

“…Although antibiotics can reduce pathogenic bacteria, they also harm beneficial microorganisms and disrupt the normal intestinal microbiota balance. …”
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Comparison of the Impact of tNGS with mNGS on Antimicrobial Management in Patients with LRTIs: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study by Li D, Li Q, Huang Z, Wu W, Fan X, Liu J, Li R, Zhang Q, Su X

“…The distribution of detected pathogens was similar between tNGS and mNGS, with bacteria being the predominant microorganisms. The proportions of patients who underwent antimicrobial agent changes and received targeted therapy were not significantly different between tNGS and mNGS groups (P=0.270; P=0.893). …”
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Microbiome Understanding in Maternity Study (MUMS), an Australian prospective longitudinal cohort study of maternal and infant microbiota: study protocol by Amanda Henry, Emad M El-Omar, Lynne M Roberts, Georgina L Hold, Maria E Craig, Katie Harris, Daniella Susic, Gregory Davis, Anthony J O' Sullivan, Emily McGovern, George Mangos

“…Increasing rates of prepregnancy obesity, metabolic abnormalities and reduced physical activity, all impact negatively on the microbiota causing an imbalance between the commensal microorganisms (termed dysbiosis), which may drive complications, such as gestational diabetes or hypertensive disorders. …”
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Creating pathways for collaboration between Argentina and the UK to utilise microbial biofilms in sustainable agriculture by Patricia L. Abdian, Miguel Cámara, Fabricio D. Cassan, Gabriel Castrillo, Marisa Díaz, Gustavo Gonzalez Anta, Claire Hodge, Jo Slater-Jefferies, Cait E. MacPhee, Enzo Moriconi, Paulina D. Rakowska, Rasmita Raval, Duncan Ross, Juan F. Sandoval, Diego O. Serra, Claudio Valverde, Jeremy Webb, Ana Winters

“…Abstract Microbial biofilms are complex communities of microorganisms that exist in various environments, including natural and human-built systems and have a significant economic impact on a global scale. …”
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The Effect of Wheat Residues and Vermicompost on the Quality Characteristics of Corn (Zea mays L.) Forage and Soil Fertility by Hasanali Pooresmaeil, Mehdi Dahmradeh, Ahmad Ghanbari

“…The mineralization and mobilization of phosphorus is due to the presence of microorganisms and enzymes that dissolve phosphorus in the intestines of earthworms. …”
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Multi-omics elucidates the kidney damage caused by aquatic Cu via the gut-kidney axis in ducks by Mingcai Duan, Jinyu Liu, Zhaoxia Cai, Li Chen, Yong Tian, Wenwu Xu, Tao Zeng, Tiantian Gu, Lizhi Lu

“…In the cecum, these five metabolites are closely associated with 26 intestinal microorganisms, including Bacteroides, Candidatus_Saccharimonas, and Colidextribacter. …”
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Effects of rocky desertification on soil bacterial community in alpine grasslands of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau by Shan Li, Shan Li, Huakun Zhou, Wenying Wang, Haze Ade, Haze Ade, Zhonghua Zhang, Li Ma, Zhen Wang, Qiang Zhang, Jingjing Wei, Jingjing Wei, Hongye Su, Hongye Su, Ruimin Qin, Ruimin Qin, Zhengchen Shi, Zhengchen Shi, Xue Hu, Xue Hu, Faliang Wu

“…Climate change and human disturbance have resulted in intensified ecosystem degradation, such as grassland rocky desertification, which may modify the structures and composition of the microorganisms. However, little is known about the effects of rocky desertification on soil microbial communities of soil. …”
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Identification of key chromium resistance genes in Cellulomonas using transcriptomics by Hongmei Sun, Yongdong Li, Shengchao Gao, Guangchuan Shi, Lianbin Cao, Xinya Li, Tong Li, Tongbiao Li, Mingcheng Wang, Enzhong Li, Junhe Liu, Hongxia Ni, Yi Chen, Ying Liu

“…Our study showed theoretical importance by revealing the Cr(VI) reduction mechanism using chrome-resistant microorganisms.…”
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<i>Limosilactobacillus reuteri</i> ZY15 Alleviates Intestinal Inflammation and Barrier Dysfunction via AKT/mTOR/HIF-1α/RORγt/IL-17 Signaling and the Gut Microbiota in ETEC K88-Chal... by Xin Xu, Hongwei Zhang, Kun Meng, Hongying Cai, Weiwei Liu, Liye Song, Zihan Zhang, Qijun Zhu, Xiling Han, Yunsheng Han, Peilong Yang

“…Additionally, it significantly altered the structure of gut microorganisms by enriching <i>Akkermansia</i> and <i>Clostridia_UCG.014</i>, and thereby re-establishing colonization resistance and alleviating ETEC K88-induced intestinal barrier damage and inflammation in mice. …”
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