Antifungal and Antibacterial Activities of Apple Vinegar of Different Cultivars by Driss Ousaaid, Hassan Laaroussi, Meryem Bakour, Hayat Ennaji, Badiaa Lyoussi, Ilham El Arabi

“…The findings of the current study confirm the usefulness of apple vinegar as a natural sanitizer that inhibits the growth of pathogenic microbes.…”
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Wolbachia infection in populations of the coniferous forest pest Dendrolimus superans sibiricus Tschetverikov, 1908 (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) by M. A. Yudina, V. V. Dubatolov, R. A. Bykov, Yu. Yu. Ilinsky

“…Many biological agents, such as viruses, pathogenic microorganisms and parasitoids, prevent the growth of Siberian silk moth population. …”
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Chromosome-level genome assembly of the sweet potato rot nematode Ditylenchus destructor by Yiwei Yang, Ruirui Feng, Bo Hong, Yuchuan Fang, Chen Liu, Kui Wang, Deliang Peng, Yingmei Li, Huan Peng, Qing Chang

“…Abstract Ditylenchus destructor, commonly known as the potato rot nematode, is a significant plant-parasitic pathogen affecting over 120 plant species globally. …”
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Direct MALDI-TOF MS-based method for rapid identification of microorganisms and antibiotic susceptibility testing in urine specimens by Fouad Assi, Brahim Jabri, Lamia Melalka, Yassine Sekhsokh, Mimoun Zouhdi

“…Conclusion: Direct identification using MALDI-TOF MS can improve UTI management by enabling faster pathogen identification and targeted treatments, potentially reducing antibiotic resistance. …”
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The Pathogenesis of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Interplay between Diet, Gut Microbiota, and Genetic Background by Jinsheng Yu, Sharon Marsh, Junbo Hu, Wenke Feng, Chaodong Wu

“…This review summarizes the common pathogenic mechanisms, the gut microbiota relevant mechanisms, and the major genetic variants leading to NAFLD and its progression.…”
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Distinct Roles of Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling in the Pathogenesis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis by Juan Shi, Feng Li, Meihui Luo, Jun Wei, Xiaoming Liu

“…In this respect, Wnt signaling interacts with other cellular signaling pathways to regulate the initiation and pathogenic procedures of airway inflammation and remodeling, pulmonary myofibroblast proliferation, epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT), and development of emphysema. …”
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Serum IL-33 Levels Are Associated with Liver Damage in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C by Juan Wang, Pingwei Zhao, Hui Guo, Xiguang Sun, Zhenyu Jiang, Lijun Xu, Junyan Feng, Junqi Niu, Yanfang Jiang

“…This study examined the potential role of IL-33 in the pathogenic process of chronic hepatitis C (CHC) in Chinese patients. …”
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Infections Caused by Actinomyces neuii: A Case Series and Review of an Unusual Bacterium by Nathan Zelyas, Susan Gee, Barb Nilsson, Tracy Bennett, Robert Rennie

“…To analyse A. neuii infections in Alberta, Canada, and review the literature regarding this unusual pathogen. Methods. Cases of A. neuii were identified in 2013-2014 in Alberta. …”
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Electroencephalographic and Epilepsy Findings in ZNF711 Variants: A Case Series of Two Siblings by Michele Minerva, Lorenzo Perilli, Samanta Carbone, Margherita Maria Rossi, Federica Lotti, Luisa Lonoce, Maria Rosaria Curcio, Salvatore Grosso

“…Our aim is to further delineate the phenotypic spectrum of ZNF711 gene pathogenic variants, adding clinical features to this rare condition, following a genotype-first approach. …”
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Genome-Wide Identification of the ABC Gene Family in Rosaceae and Its Evolution and Expression in Response to Valsa Canker by Chenglong Du, Hongqiang Yu, Huanhuan Hu, Zhiqi Dou, Cunwu Zuo, Junqiang Niu

“…Under <i>Valsa pyri</i> infection, most ABC genes were upregulated in the early stages, highlighting the role of ABCG genes in pathogen response. A weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) identified five key ABCG genes potentially involved in pathogen resistance regulation. …”
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Characterization and Etiopathogenic Approach of Pediatric Renal Biopsy Patients in a Colombian Medical Center from 2007-2017 by Mayerly Prada Rico, Carmen Inés Rodríguez Cuellar, Monica Fernandez Hernandez, Luz Stella González Chaparro, Olga Lucía Prado Agredo, Ricardo Gastelbondo Amaya

“…To our knowledge this is the first description that classifies biopsy findings according to the probable pathogenic mechanism.…”
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Role of autophagy defects and significance of adherent-invasive <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Crohn's disease development by I. V. Mayev, D. N. Andreev, D. V. Rakitina, Yu. P. Baykova

“…Besides that intestinal dysbiotic disorders associated with elevation of quantity of microorganisms, possessing pathogenic potential, in particular AIEC is characteristic for CD. …”
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Case Report: The first Korean familial case of BCAP31-related deafness, dystonia, and cerebral hypomyelination by Yoong-A Suh, Jisun Hwang, Go Hun Seo, Rin Khang, Jang Hoon Lee, Moon Sung Park, Young Bae Sohn

“…We report the first Korean familial case involving twin boy and girl carrying a novel pathogenic BCAP31 variant which was inherited from their mother. …”
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Powdery mildew resistance of barley in Southern Dagestan by B. A. Batasheva, R. A. Abdullaev, O. N. Kovaleva, I. A. Zveinek, E. E. Radchenko

“…A significant part of the studied barley accessions (63.1%) appeared susceptible to the pathogen. The occurrence frequency of disease-resistant accessions was 11.0%, while those with medium resistance reached 25.9%. …”
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Rapid detection of Vibrio alginolyticus in seafood using the flgL gene and real-time polymerase chain reaction by Muktiningsih Nurjayadi, Gladys Indira Putri, Jefferson Lynford Declan, Ismaya Krisdawati, Dandy Akbar Juliansyah, Maharanianska Azzahra, Irvan Maulana, Irma Ratna Kartika, Fera Kurniadewi, Tiara Fahriza, Adinda Myra Amalia Putri, Ayu Berkahingrum, Atikah Nur Rahmawati, Rosita Gio Anggraeni, Dalia Sukmawati, Sri Rahayu, Vira Saamia, I Made Wiranatha, Bassam Abomoelak, Hesham Ali El-Enshasy

“… Background: Seafood is highly nutritious but poses health risks when contaminated with pathogenic bacteria like Vibrio alginolyticus, which causes food poisoning and can infect marine animals and humans. …”
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Emodin Ameliorates Intestinal Dysfunction by Maintaining Intestinal Barrier Integrity and Modulating the Microbiota in Septic Mice by Mina Zhang, Bo Lian, Rui Zhang, Yuhong Guo, Jingxia Zhao, Shasha He, Yunjing Bai, Ning Wang, Yan Lin, Xuerui Wang, Qingquan Liu, Xiaolong Xu

“…Moreover, data according to functional prediction showed that emodin decreased the abundance of potential pathogenic bacteria in gut. Our findings have shown that emodin treatment prevented inflammatory induced barrier dysfunction and decreased the potential pathogenicity of lumen bacteria, reducing the hazard of lumen bacterial translocation during sepsis.…”
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Populasi Mikroba Pada Saluran Cerna Ayam Pedaging yang diberi Probiotik dan Fitogenik sebagai Feed Additive dalam Ransum by Muhammad Daud, Muhammad Aman Yaman, Zahrul Fuadi, Mulyadi Mulyadi

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the population of lactic acid bacteria and pathogenic bacteria (Escherichia coli) in the gastrointestinal tract (duodenum, jejunum, ileum and cecum) of broiler chickens aged 2, 4 and 6 weeks given probiotics and phytogenics in the diet. …”
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Functional analysis of the type II toxin-antitoxin system ParDE in Streptococcus suis serotype 2 by Qibing Gu, Xiayu Zhu, Jiale Ma, Tao Jiang, Zihao Pan, Huochun Yao

“…Abstract Streptococcus suis (S. suis) is a major pathogen in swine and poses a potential zoonotic threat, which may cause serious diseases. …”
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Bacteriophage and Phage-Encoded Depolymerase Exhibit Antibacterial Activity Against K9-Type <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> in Mouse Sepsis and Burn Skin Infection Models by Alexander I. Borzilov, Nikolay V. Volozhantsev, Olga V. Korobova, Lyubov V. Kolupaeva, Evgenia S. Pereskokova, Tatiana I. Kombarova, Mikhail M. Shneider, Konstantin A. Miroshnikov, Ivan A. Dyatlov, Anastasia V. Popova

“…<i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> is a widely distributed nosocomial pathogen that causes various acute and chronic infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients. …”
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Outcomes of Late-Onset Bleb-Related Endophthalmitis Treated with Pars Plana Vitrectomy by Kazuyoshi Ohtomo, Chihiro Mayama, Takashi Ueta, Miyuki Nagahara

“…On culture examinations, highly pathogenic bacteria (HPB) were identified in 6 cases (55%). …”
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