Component Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of CO2 Extract of Portulaca oleracea, Growing in the Territory of Kazakhstan by Meruyert I. Tleubayeva, Ubaidilla M. Datkhayev, Mereke Alimzhanova, Margarita Yu Ishmuratova, Nadezhda V. Korotetskaya, Raisa M. Abdullabekova, Elena V. Flisyuk, Nadezhda G. Gemejiyeva

“…From 41 to 66 components were identified in the composition of Portulaca oleracea‘s CO2 extract. …”
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Oral immunization of grouper with recombinant Chlamydomonas to prevent viral nervous necrosis and the effect of which on intestinal microbiota by Xiaodong Deng, Dequan Guo, Xiansong Cheng, Peng Hong, Zhijie Li, Sihang Liu, Xiaowen Fei

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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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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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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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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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Soybean productivity can be enhanced by understanding rhizosphere microbiota: evidence from metagenomics analysis from diverse agroecosystems by Honglei Ren, Huilong Hong, Bire Zha, Sobhi F. Lamlom, Hongmei Qiu, Yongqiang Cao, Rujian Sun, Haorang Wang, Junkui Ma, Hengbin Zhang, Liping Sun, Qing Yang, Changjun Zhou, Xiulin Liu, Xueyang Wang, Chunlei Zhang, Fengyi Zhang, Kezhen Zhao, Rongqiang Yuan, Ahmed M. Abdelghany, Bixian Zhang, Yuhong Zheng, Jiajun Wang, Wencheng Lu

“…The findings underscore the importance of integrating microbial community dynamics into crop management strategies to optimize nutrient cycling, plant health, and yield. While this study identifies key microbial taxa with potential functional roles, future research should focus on isolating and validating these microorganisms for their bioremediation and biofertilization activities under field conditions. …”
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An Insight on Gut Flora, Colorectal Cancer Mechanism, and Treatment Strategies by Rajendra Kumar, Ashmeen Kaur, Divyanshu Rajput

“…The microbiota in the stomach functions like an actual organ. To maintain gut homeostasis, the digestive tract’s symbiotic relationships with the local microorganisms are crucial. …”
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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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Proteomic approach for evaluating cryoprotectant formulations for enhanced post-cryopreservation recovery of yeast by Thiruganesh Ramasamy, Rahul Tevatia, Shahin Ali, Anthony Muhle, Victoria Knight-Connoni, Nilay Chakraborty

“…Spot assays were performed to study the recovery response of each formulation. Functional proteomic and KEGG pathway analyses were used to investigate the molecular mechanism of cold-stress response in S. cerevisiae. …”
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Mechanisms of Flavor Substance Formation in Pengqi Sauce Based On an Integrated Analysis of Absolute Microbial Quantification and Volatomics by Xiaojie Hou, Hongmei Yin, Xiaodie Qin, Jingjing Zhang, Yangyang Wang, Weiming Su, Hui Cao, Hui Wang

“…ABSTRACT Pengqi sauce is a traditional Chinese naturally fermented aquatic product, and its unique flavor formation mechanism is closely related to microbial function. In this study, we combined metabolomics and microbiomics techniques to analyze the flavor evolution and the rules and mechanisms of bacterial flora action during the natural fermentation process of Wedelia sauce. …”
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Screening and identification of strains for high quality and antioxidant activity of Baijiu from strong-flavor Daqu and analysis of microbial synergistic effects. by Ruoyu Mi, Wei Lu, Xuan Zhang, Feng Yan, Beizhong Han, Qingyang Liu, Anjun Li, Ping Liu

“…In this study, functional strains with strong fermentation characteristics were isolated from Strong-flavor Daqu and evaluated for their ability to enhance the quality and antioxidant activity of Baijiu. …”
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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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Antibiotic susceptibility and antimicrobial activity of autochthonous starter cultures as safety parameters for fresh cheese production by Dora Bučan, Ksenija Uroić, Jasna Beganović, Blaženka Kos, Andreja Leboš Pavunc, Jagoda Šušković

“…The antibiotic susceptibility and antimicrobial activity, as food safety parameters important for application of autochthonous lactic acid bacteria (LAB), that previously satisfied technological criteria for functional starter cultures in fresh cheese production were examined. …”
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Synthesis of new Cu(II), Ni(II), and Cd(II)-(N-Glycyl-L-leucine) complexes as peptide metalloantibiotics for targeting pathogenic water with antioxidant effect investigation by Safaa S. Hassan, Eman F. Mohamed, Kirolos Maged, Salma Hassan, Alaa Omran Hamad, Shahinda Nasr, Salma Reda, Poula Nabil, Andrew George, Mohamed M. Shoukry, Samar A. Aly, Ahmed M. Mongy, Entsar E. Badr, Khaled A. Abou Elfetouh, Aml M. Saleh

“…These results underscore the potential of Cu(II)-chelate as a multi-functional compound with applications in water purification and therapeutic fields.…”
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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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Enzymatic characterization and polyurethane biodegradation assay of two novel esterases isolated from a polluted river. by Arianna Soto-Hernández, Luis Felipe Muriel-Millán, Adolfo Gracia, Alejandro Sánchez-Flores, Liliana Pardo-López

“…Here, we used an environmental DNA sample isolated from the sediments of a polluted river in Mexico (Apatlaco River), which was used to construct a metagenomic fosmid library to explore the metabolic potential of microbial communities for polyurethane biodegradation. Functional screenings were performed on agar media containing the polyester polyurethane Impranil DLN (Impranil), and positively selected fosmid DNA was identified and sequenced by Illumina. …”
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Machine learning-derived diagnostic model of epithelial ovarian cancer based on gut microbiome signatures by Cheng Chen, Chengyuan Deng, Yanwen Li, Shuguang He, Yunhong Liu, Shuwen Pan, Wenqian Xu, Lu Fang, Yixi Zhu, Yingying Wang, Xiaoxin Jiang

“…A significant correlation was identified between the Cally index and microorganisms. …”
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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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