Evaluation and identification of metabolites produced by Cytobacillus firmus in the interaction with Arabidopsis thaliana plants and their effect on Solanum lycopersicum by Itzel G. Arteaga-Ríos, Karen Beatriz Méndez-Rodríguez, Raul Ocampo-Pérez, María de la Luz Guerrero-González, Raúl Rodríguez-Guerra, Pablo Delgado-Sánchez

“…We performed a qualitative characterization of the secondary metabolites present in the filtrate, where we found 2,4-DTBP, sylvopinol, isophthaladehyde, and eicosane of interest with possible growth-promoting effects on A. thaliana and tomato. We identified volatile compounds present in plant-microorganism and plant-filtrate interactions as possible precursors in the induction of plant growth, among which phenols, alcohols, aldehydes, alkanes, and alkenes stand out. …”
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Aquificae overcomes competition by archaeal thermophiles, and crowding by bacterial mesophiles, to dominate the boiling vent-water of a Trans-Himalayan sulfur-borax spring. by Nibendu Mondal, Subhajit Dutta, Sumit Chatterjee, Jagannath Sarkar, Mahamadul Mondal, Chayan Roy, Ranadhir Chakraborty, Wriddhiman Ghosh

“…Yet, little is known about the community structure and functions, primary productivity, mutual interactions, and thermal adaptations of the microorganisms present in the steaming waters discharged by these geochemically peculiar spring systems. …”
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The Effects of Specific Gut Microbiota on Hyperuricemia — A Mendelian Randomization Analysis and Clinical Validation by Αikepa D, He Y, Chen W, Liang M, Du Y, Chen X, Du M, Zhu Y, Wang J, Sun Y

“…However, the specific functional microbial biomarkers and their roles in HUA remain underexplored.Methods: Based on this, we hypothesize that the Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis method can be used to identify and define microbial biomarkers associated with HUA. …”
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Study on the changes in the microbiome before and after seed embryo after-ripening of Fritillaria cirrhosa by Wenshang Li, Wenshang Li, Can Zhao, Can Zhao, Qian Tao, Qian Tao, Weimin Zhang, Weimin Zhang, Hai Wang, Guiqi Han, Guiqi Han, Zhuyun Yan, Zhuyun Yan

“…After embryo after-ripening, the dominant fungal genera were Botrytis (SBAR, 29.35%), Tetracladium (SBAR, 15.86%), Ilyonectria (SBAR, 15.35%), and Mrakia (SBAR, 13.14%), while the dominant bacterial genera were Pseudomonas (SBAR, 26.69%) and Stenotrophomonas (SBAR, 16.30%).Prediction results suggested that the bacterial communities with sharply increased relative abundance after embryo after-ripening may interact with seeds through various pathways, including carbohydrate metabolism, absorption and utilization of nitrogen (N), sulfur (S), phosphorus (P), and iron (Fe), as well as secretion of antibiotics, vitamins, cytokinins, and amino acids. Functional validation revealed that most culturable fungi with sharply increased relative abundance had cellulase-degrading abilities, while most of the bacterial isolates were capable of absorbing and utilizing C, N, S, P, and Fe elements. …”
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Biological activity and chemical characteristics studies of new oligomannose produced by Erwinia gerundensis by Shimaa K. Ali, F.M Mohamed, Ahmed H. El-Ghorab, Eman A. Hamed, Moustafa A. Aboel-Ainin, Mohamed A. Abdelgawad, Khaled El‐Adl, Hussein S. Mohamed

“…FTIR and NMR techniques determined the crude EPS's main components and functional groups, including carbonyl, carboxylic, methylene, and silanol. …”
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Traditional and biodegradable plastics improve pea (Pisum sativum) growth by promoting nutrient turnover in soil by Jialing WU, Yuhuai LIU, Li WANG, Mouliang XIAO, Liang WEI, Jina DING, Jianping CHEN, Zhenke ZHU, Tida GE

“…Microplastics increased the complexity of bacterial and fungal networks and impacted ecosystem functions because they may serve as labile carbon resources for soil microorganisms, stimulating organic matter decomposition. …”
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Recovery of 679 metagenome-assembled genomes from different soil depths along a precipitation gradient by Anna Kazarina, Hallie Wiechman, Soumyadev Sarkar, Tanner Richie, Sonny T. M. Lee

“…In situ identification of soil microorganisms is challenging. The use of genome-centric metagenomics enables the assembly and identification of microbial populations, allowing the categorization and exploration of potential functions living in the complex soil environment. …”
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The GntR/VanR transcription regulator AlkR represses AlkB2 monooxygenase expression and regulates n‐alkane degradation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa SJTD‐1 by Wanli Peng, Xiuli Wang, Qinchen Liu, Zhihong Xiao, Fulin Li, Nannan Ji, Zhuo Chen, Jiaying He, Junhao Wang, Zixin Deng, Shuangjun Lin, Rubing Liang

“…Abstract Transmembrane alkane monooxygenase (AlkB)‐type monooxygenases, especially AlkB2 monooxygenases, are crucial for aerobic degradation of the medium‐to‐long‐chain n‐alkanes in hydrocarbon‐utilizing microorganisms. In this study, we identified a GntR/VanR transcription regulator AlkR of Pseudomonas aeruginosa SJTD‐1 involved in the negative regulation of AlkB2 and deciphered its nature of DNA binding and ligand release. …”
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Isolation and characterization of Bacillus sp. HSY32 and its toxin gene for potential biological control of plant parasitic nematode by Peiyu Yan, Shakil Ahmad, Zhixia Xu, He Jia, Renyue Zhang, Jingwen Song, Nazia Manzar, Abhijeet Shankar Kashyap, Wenfei Zhang

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Synergistic induction of PGE2 by oral pathogens and TNF promotes gingival fibroblast-driven stromal-immune cross-talk in periodontitis by Elwira Nieboga, Aureliusz Schuster, Dominika M. Drapala, Mariia Melnykova, Aleksander Gut, Weronika Lipska, Mateusz Kwitniewski, Marcin Migaczewski, Marta Czesnikiewicz-Guzik, Tomasz Kaczmarzyk, Jan Potempa, Aleksander M. Grabiec

“…This study aimed to investigate the functional consequences of the interplay between oral pathogens and a pro-inflammatory environment in the activation of the PGE2 pathway in primary human gingival fibroblasts (GFs). …”
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Assessing the impact of diet formulation and age on targeted bacterial establishment in laboratory and mass-reared Mediterranean fruit fly using full-length 16S rRNA sequencing by Charles J. Mason, Rosalie C. Nelson, Mikinley Weaver, Tyler J. Simmonds, Scott M. Geib, Ikkei Shikano

“…In laboratory and mass-reared insects, gut microbiomes can differ in composition and function compared to wild conspecifics. For fruit flies, such as the Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly; Ceratitis capitata), these changes can influence male performance and behavior. …”
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The Challenge of the Yuck Factor in Public Acceptance of Engineered Living Materials by Kristen K. Intemann, Hannah R. Lavoie, Kirke D. A. Elsass, Brandon G. Scott, Robin Gerlach

“…ELMs can be designed to have multiple functions, such as biosensing, self‐repair, or bioremediation. …”
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Prostate and urinary microbiomes in prostate cancer development: focus on Cutibacterium acnes by Fangzhi Fu, Yunfeng Yu, Biao Wang, Xiang Zhao, Neng Wang, Jubo Yin, Kai Wu, Qing Zhou

“…Among the microorganisms detected, Cutibacterium acnes is frequently identified in prostate tissue, urine, and prostatic fluid from PCa patients. …”
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Resonance for Life: Metabolism and Social Interactions in Bacterial Communities by Eleonora Alfinito, Matteo Beccaria

“…This study uses an agent-based quorum sensing model to explore the relationship between metabolic functions and social behavior in bacteria. In particular, we identify two metabolic parameters whose variations provide a broad panorama of possible social characteristics. …”
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Potential relationship between gut microbiota and animal diarrhea: a systematic review by Yuxin Zhang, Yonggui Ma, Yonggui Ma, Youchao Qi, Youchao Qi, Youchao Qi

“…Several factors such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and stress have been identified as potential contributors to diarrhea. The gut microbiota, a complex micro-ecosystem consisting of trillions of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses, plays a key role in host metabolism, immunity, and nutrient absorption. …”
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Microbial profiling of the East Siberian Sea sediments using 16S rRNA gene and metagenome sequencing by Jehyun Jeon, Yerin Park, Dong-Hun Lee, Ji-Hoon Kim, Young Keun Jin, Jong Kuk Hong, Yung Mi Lee

“…Notably, 86% of the MAGs (n = 183) could not be classified into known species, indicating the potential presence of novel and unidentified microorganisms in the ESS. This dataset provides invaluable information on the microbial diversity and ecological functions in the rapidly changing ESS.…”
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Polyphasic taxonomy and genome mining of Desertivibrio insolitus gen. nov., sp. nov., a novel psychrotolerant pectin-degrading actinobacterium isolated from desert soil by Shuai Li, Jun Liu, Huan-Huan He, Jia-Rui Han, Jie Huang, Wen-Hui Lian, Yong-Hong Liu, Lei Dong, Wen-Jun Li

“…The strain exhibited psychrotolerance and pectin-degrading activity, indicating ecological adaptation to cold periods and involvement in organic matter turnover in desert soils. Functional annotation identified genes linked to oxidative and osmotic stress responses, carbon starvation, cold and heat shock, DNA repair, and ribosome hibernation, reflecting resilience to extreme conditions. …”
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Morpho-Molecular and Genomic Characterization of <i>Penicillium mexicanum</i> Isolates Retrieved from a Forsaken Gold Mine by João Trovão, Fabiana Soares, Diana Sofia Paiva, António Portugal

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Regulators and Effectors of Arf GTPases in Neutrophils by Jouda Gamara, François Chouinard, Lynn Davis, Fawzi Aoudjit, Sylvain G. Bourgoin

“…The number of Arf GAPs identified in PMNs is expanding, and dissecting their functions will provide important insights into the role of these proteins in PMN physiology.…”
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NATURAL POLYACETYLENE COMPOUNDS by D. A. Konovalov

“…Many polyacetylenes are found in the composition of the essential oils of plants and it confirms their strongly marked ecological functions. From biological point of view these compounds are often synthesized by plants as toxic or bitter antifeedants, allelopathic compounds, phytoalexins or broadly antibiotic components. …”
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