Metabolic power, volatile compounds, and flavor marker formation mechanisms of three fungi isolated from Fengxiangxing Daqu by Dan Cao, Jiali Lv, Cui Liu, Chengyong Jin, Yongli Zhang, Yuhang Zhang, Wen Zhang

“…IntroductionChinese Daqu is a naturally formed microbial complex, which is the fermenter of Chinese Baijiu. The microorganisms in Chinese Daqu determine the flavor of Chinese Baijiu.MethodsBased on PacBio SMRT ITS sequencing technology, fungal genome de novo sequencing, and Headspace Solid-Phase Micro-extraction/Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry analyzed and identified three fungi, their abundance, volatile compounds, and flavor markers in Daqu.ResultsAspergillus chevalieri, Saccharomycopsis fibuligera, and Thermoascus aurantiacus were the three most abundant fungi, with relative abundances of 5.702, 31.686, and 62.256%, respectively. …”
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<i>Rhodococcus rhodochrous</i> IEGM 1362 Immobilized in Macroporous PVA Cryogel as an Effective Biocatalyst for the Production of Bioactive (–)-Isopulegol Compounds by Polina Y. Maltseva, Natalia A. Plotnitskaya, Alexandra A. Chudinova, Irina V. Ilyina, Konstantin P. Volcho, Nariman F. Salakhutdinov, Irina B. Ivshina

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In vitro selection and characterization of new probiotic candidates from table olive microbiota. by Cristian Botta, Tomaz Langerholc, Avrelija Cencič, Luca Cocolin

“…To date, only a few studies have investigated the complex microbiota of table olives in order to identify new probiotic microorganisms, even though this food matrix has been shown to be a suitable source of beneficial lactic acid bacteria (LAB). …”
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Integration of Bioresources for Sustainable Development in Organic Farming: A Comprehensive Review by Antigolena Folina, Ioanna Kakabouki, Konstantinos Baginetas, Dimitrios Bilalis

“…This review presents an integrated analysis of bioresources, highlighting their classification, functionality, and role in organic systems through biofertilizers, biopesticides, organic amendments, and bioenergy. …”
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Identification of the governing equation of stimulus-response data for run-and-tumble dynamics. by Shicong Lei, Yu'an Li, Zheng Ma, Hepeng Zhang, Min Tang

“…The run-and-tumble behavior is a simple yet powerful mechanism that enables microorganisms to efficiently navigate and adapt to their environment. …”
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Sphingolipids as Mediators in the Crosstalk between Microbiota and Intestinal Cells: Implications for Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Phillips-Farfán Bryan, Carvajal Karla, Medina-Torres Edgar Alejandro, Espinosa-Padilla Sara Elva, Fabrias Gemma, Camacho Luz

“…Interestingly, it seems that microorganisms of the normal gut microbiota and probiotics are involved in sphingolipid function. …”
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Emerging roles of intratumoral microbiota: a key to novel cancer therapies by Pengzhong Fang, Jing Yang, Jing Yang, Jing Yang, Huiyun Zhang, Huiyun Zhang, Huiyun Zhang, Diankui Shuai, Min Li, Lin Chen, Liping Liu

“…This review summarizes the latest advancements in this field, including techniques and methods for identifying and culturing intratumor microbiota, their potential sources, functions, and roles in the efficacy of immunotherapy. …”
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Microbial response under sulfate stress in a sulfur-based autotrophic denitrification system by Yiqiang Chen, Yiqiang Chen, Xu Jiang, Juanjuan Zhao, Maosheng Yang, Yong Chen, Hong Ling, Yang Liu, Feng Deng, Zhu Wang

“…Furthermore, global wastewater treatment plants were thoroughly explored for the distribution of the SADF-related microorganisms identified in this study. Interestingly, one-way ANOVA analysis showed that the SADF-related microorganisms were widely distributed globally, demonstrating their universality in potential engineering applications worldwide.…”
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New fungal core microbiome members of the ground nesting bee Andrena vaga: The key to oligolecty? by Hanna Gardein, Silvio Erler, Henri Greil, Andrey Yurkov

“…Hence, yeast associates might be a key factor enabling oligolectic bees to specialise on toxic pollen sources. Other identified yeasts, such as Starmerella bombicola, are discussed in terms of their ecology and functionality. …”
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Pseudomonas rossensis sp. nov., a novel psychrotolerant species produces antimicrobial agents targeting resistant clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Kateřina Snopková, Karel Sedlář, Dana Nováková, Eva Staňková, Ivo Sedláček, Ondřej Šedo, Veronika Holá

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Secondary metabolite biosynthetic gene clusters and microbial diversity as predicted by shotgun metagenomic sequencing approach in hospitals and pharmaceutical industry wastes by Niguse Kelile Lema, Mesfin Tafesse Gemeda, Adugna Abdi Woldesemayat

“…Across all samples, Pedobacter and Pseudomonas were consistently the most dominant bacterial genera. Functional analysis using gene ontology (GO) annotations highlighted the predominance of metabolic and biosynthetic processes. …”
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Dissolved organic matter fosters core mercury-methylating microbiomes for methylmercury production in paddy soils by Q. Pu, B. Meng, J.-H. Huang, K. Zhang, K. Zhang, J. Liu, Y. Liu, M. A. Abdelhafiz, M. A. Abdelhafiz, M. A. Abdelhafiz, X. Feng, X. Feng

“…Overall, DOM simultaneously changes core Hg-methylating microbiome composition and functional activity and thus enhances MeHg production in paddy soils.…”
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The landscape of bacterial contractile injection systems across large-scale metagenomes by Shang Li, Jiacheng Wu, Qinghua Wang, Hongqian Cao, Lei Zhang

“…Notably, CISs were identified in many uncultured microorganisms and were highly enriched in the phylum Bacteroidota. …”
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Correlation between Microbial Community Composition and Characteristic Flavor Substances in Stinky Mandarin Fish during Low-Temperature Fermentation by ZHOU Yingqin, HUANG Jingjing, LUO Gege, CHENG Aiwu, YAN Yan, XIE Ningning

“…The results provide a theoretical basis for developing functional starters and regulating the flavor quality of stinky mandarin fish.…”
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Long-read sequencing sheds light on key bacteria contributing to deadwood decomposition processes by Etienne Richy, Priscila Thiago Dobbler, Vojtěch Tláskal, Rubén López-Mondéjar, Petr Baldrian, Martina Kyselková

“…This process is driven by diverse microbial communities encompassing specialized functions in breaking down organic matter, but the specific roles of individual microorganisms in this process are still not fully understood. …”
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DNA lipid nanoparticles as alcohol-sensitive surrogates to trace microbial transmission and monitor hand hygiene by Lara Pfuderer, Hugo Sax, Robert Grass

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<i>Suillus mediterraneensis</i> from the Algerian Coastline: Morphological Recognition and Mycochemical Profiling by Mimoune Souna, Choukri Tefiani, Salim Habi, Abdelmalek Chaalel

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Characterizing the gut microbiome of birds-of-paradise in the northwest lowland of Papua Island by Safika Safika, Agustin Indrawati, Rahmat Hidayat, Alif Rahman Rohim Puarada

“…The gut microbiome plays a vital role in host health and physiology, influencing digestion, nutrient absorption, and immune function. Understanding the microbiome of birds-of-paradise, particularly in their unique tropical rainforest habitats, may offer valuable insights into their adaptation and overall health. …”
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Changes in Antibiotic Resistance of Children with Cystic Fibrosis and Impact on Clinical Outcomes by Mukaddes Kılıç Sağlam, Zeynep Seda Uyan, Canan Baydemir

“…This study aimed to determine whether there is a change in antibiotic resistance of pathogens isolated from the respiratory tract specimens of CF patients and to evaluate the relationship between the antibiotic resistance and patients’ clinical status and pulmonary function.Material and Methods: Thirty-nine CF patients with identified microorganisms in respiratory tract specimens from August 2010 through December 2016 were included in the study. 333 respiratory cultures taken from 39 CF patients were analyzed retrospectively.Results: Methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (MSSA) was isolated from 122 (31.0%) cultures, P. aeruginosa from 97 (24.7%), and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) from 22 (5.6%). …”
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Larval microbiota primes the Drosophila adult gustatory response by Martina Montanari, Gérard Manière, Martine Berthelot-Grosjean, Yves Dusabyinema, Benjamin Gillet, Yaël Grosjean, C. Léopold Kurz, Julien Royet

“…Abstract The survival of animals depends, among other things, on their ability to identify threats in their surrounding environment. …”
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