Availability and Key Characteristics of National Early Warning Systems for Emerging Profiles of Antimicrobial Resistance in High-Income Countries: Systematic Review by Jessica Iera, Claudia Isonne, Chiara Seghieri, Lara Tavoschi, Mariateresa Ceparano, Antonio Sciurti, Alessia D'Alisera, Monica Sane Schepisi, Giuseppe Migliara, Carolina Marzuillo, Paolo Villari, Fortunato D'Ancona, Valentina Baccolini

“…The systems were established quite recently; in most cases, they covered both community and hospital settings, but their main characteristics varied widely across countries in terms of the organization and microorganisms under surveillance, with also different definitions of emerging AMR and alert functioning. …”
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Grain Seed Treatment by a Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Field by A. S. Dorokhov, M. E. Chaplygin, A. G. Aksenov, L. S. Shibryaeva, N. D. Blinov, A. S. Chulkov, A. V. Podzorov

“…Subsequently, specific modes were identified, and a functional irradiation program was devised to ensure a highly effective impact on seeds, optimizing their germination, sprouting and development. …”
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Advances in microbial degradation of skatole: A review by Bingjie Xu, Wen Qiu, Xinhua Gao, Haiyan Ni, Xuanyu Tao, Lina Sun, Weiguang Lyu

“…However, current research on the microbial degradation of skatole is still insufficient, the metabolic pathways for microbial degradation of skatole are not yet fully elucidated, and there is a lack of research on the functional genes involved in degradation. This review outlines skatole's production and distribution in solid, liquid, and gas media, identifies microorganisms capable of skatole degradation, and examines the microbial degradation mechanisms and influencing factors. …”
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Magnetic Nanoparticles: Advances in Synthesis, Sensing, and Theragnostic Applications by Adeyemi O. Adeeyo, Mercy A. Alabi, Joshua A. Oyetade, Thabo T. I. Nkambule, Bhekie B. Mamba, Adewale O. Oladipo, Rachel Makungo, Titus A. M. Msagati

“…This review presents succinct surface functionalization and unique surface coating techniques to confer less toxicity and biocompatibility during synthesis, which are often identified as limitations in medical applications. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Microbiota in Jiani Yaks with Different Rib Structures by Yangji Cidan, Sijia Lu, Hongzhuang Wang, Jia Wang, Munwar Ali, Dalia Fouad, Farid S. Ataya, Yanbin Zhu, Wangdui Basang, Kun Li

“…The total DNA of rumen fluid microorganisms was extracted for microbiota sequencing. …”
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Relationship Between Aquatic Fungal Diversity in Surface Water and Environmental Factors in Yunnan Dashanbao Black-Necked Crane National Nature Reserve, China by Kaize Shen, Yufeng Tang, Jiaoxu Shi, Zhongxiang Hu, Meng He, Jinzhen Li, Yuanjian Wang, Mingcui Shao, Honggao Liu

“…Environmental correlations revealed 19 genera significantly linked to abiotic factors. FUNGuild functional profiling highlighted saprotrophs (organic decomposers) and pathogens as predominant trophic guilds. …”
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Plastics pollution: pathways, impacts, and regulatory challenges in marine environments by Malika Bel Hassen, Amel Bellaaj Zouari, Moufida Abdennadher, Jean-Claude Assaf, Mantoura Nakad, Rami Abboud, Yosra Khammeri, Mohamed Banni, Alberto Panzeri, Leonardo Gomes, Wael Hamd

“…Microplastics affect both unicellular and multicellular marine organisms at various structural levels, causing significant disruptions that negatively impact their ecological and biological functions as well as their social behavior. This threatens both human and ecosystem health. …”
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Identification and Evaluation of the Urinary Microbiota Associated With Bladder Cancer by Nannan Li, Lei Wang, Qin Yang, Fuqiang Li, Zhun Shi, Xiujie Feng, Liwei Zhang, Xiaojian Li, Xin Jin, Shida Zhu, Kui Wu, Ningchen Li

“…Notably, Peptoniphilus spp. were enriched in high‐risk MIBC patients, indicating their potential as a risk marker. Functional prediction via PICRUSt analysis suggested enriched metabolic pathways in specific disease groups. …”
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Diversity and Composition of Endophytic Fungal Communities Associated with Cocoa (<i>Theobroma cacao</i> L.) Fruits in the Northern Ecuadorian Amazon by Pablo Israel Alvarez-Romero, Daniel Arturo Román-Robalino, Eduardo Patricio Salazar-Castañeda, Sandra Elizabeth Suárez-Cedillo, Leonardo Anibal Hinojosa-Sánchez, Ana Francisca Tibúrcia Amorim Ferreira e Ferreira, Miguel Angel Guallpa-Calva

“…Future investigations should explore the functional roles of these fungi, particularly their potential as biocontrol agents or sources of novel pharmaceuticals. …”
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Oat Okara Fermentation: New Insights into the Microbiological and Metabolomic Characterization by Federica Meanti, Chiara Mussio, Gabriele Rocchetti, Annalisa Rebecchi, Luigi Lucini, Lorenzo Morelli

“…Untargeted metabolomics identified a total of 539 metabolites, including phenolic compounds, lipids, amino acids, and organic acids. …”
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Impact of Alfalfa Sprouts (Medicago sativa L.) on the Quality of Composite Sourdough Fermented With Lactiplantibacillus plantarum ATCC 8014 and Saccharomyces cerevisiae by Delia-Elena Păuşan, Adriana Păucean, Simona Maria Man, Maria Simona Chiş, Carmen-Rodica Pop, Anamaria Pop, Floricuța Ranga, Andreea Puşcaş, Ersilia Alexa, Adina Berbecea, Anca-Corina Fărcaş, Vlad Mureşan

“…At the same time, fatty acids, total polyphenols, and antioxidant activity improve the functional attributes of the product. For sourdough performance, the results show good microbial cell growth (average value of 9 log cfu/g after 24 h) for both tested microorganisms, especially as single cultures, without the negative influence of alfalfa sprout flour on cell viability. …”
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Drosophila melanogaster as a model system for studying the effects of porcine rotavirus on intestinal immunity by Xiao Chun Wang, Xiao Chun Wang, Shuang Deng, Liyun Yu, Rongan Cao, Rongan Cao, Liangyu Li

“…Given that flies primarily consume decaying organic matter, harmful microorganisms present in their food can enter the intestine, leading to frequent infections by exogenous pathogens. …”
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Genotype-specific rhizosphere microbiome assembly and its impact on soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merri.) yield traits by Xiaodong Han, Xiaomin Zhang, Minli Su, Shuqian Yang, Shilin Feng, Tian Tian, NarenTuya Chen, Guofen Zhao, Lichun Huang, Guihua Wang

“…Correlation analysis identified 15 bacterial and 13 fungal species significantly associated with yield traits such as plant density, grain weight, and theoretical yield.DiscussionThe results highlight genotype-dependent recruitment of rhizosphere microorganisms and their potential impact on soybean productivity. …”
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Developing a toolbox of Tier I tests to assess pesticides toxicity on the asymbiotic and symbiotic phases of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi by Christos Papadopoulos, Marjan Roshanfekrrad, Daniela Tsikou, Kalliope K. Papadopoulou, Maryline Calonne-Salmon, Stephan Declerck, Dimitrios G. Karpouzas

“…Soil microorganisms are a key protection goal in the European Union (EU) pesticide regulatory framework. …”
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Screening of novel β-carotene hydroxylases for the production of β-cryptoxanthin and zeaxanthin and the impact of enzyme localization and crowding on their production in Yarrowia l... by Mladen Soldat, Tadej Markuš, Vasilka Magdevska, Martin Kavšček, Aleksander Johannes Kruis, Jaka Horvat, Gregor Kosec, Štefan Fujs, Uroš Petrovič

“…Abstract Zeaxanthin, a vital dietary carotenoid, is naturally synthesized by plants, microalgae, and certain microorganisms. Large-scale zeaxanthin production can be achieved through plant extraction, chemical synthesis, or microbial fermentation. …”
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Complications of revision knee arthroplasty by H. V. Haiko, V. M. Pidhaietskyi, O. M. Sulyma, V. M. Chornyi

“…Due to the growing scale of arthroplasty and the widening of indications for knee joint replacement, the durability of joint functioning has become a critical issue. Untimely diagnosis and inadequate treatment of patients with endoprosthesis component loosening leads to major bone defects. …”
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AN INFLUENCE OF SPONTANEOUS MICROFLORA OF FERMENTED HORSEMEAT PRODUCTS ON THE FORMATION OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE PEPTIDES by I. M. Chernukha, I. N. Nikonov, N. G. Mashentseva, D. L. Klabukova, D. A. Afanasev, L. I. Kovalyov, L. А. Ilina

“…Therefore, in the studied product, good preservation of the main spectra of muscle proteins was observed, and the identified fractions, apparently, can be sources of new functional peptides. …”
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Identification and Analysis of Endoplasmic-Reticulum-Stress- and Salt-Stress-Related Genes in <i>Solanum tuberosum</i> Genome: <i>StbZIP60</i> Undergoes Splicing in Response to Sal... by Peiyan Guan, Dongbo Zhao, Chenxi Zhang, Zhennan Qiu, Qingshuai Chen, Inna P. Solyanikova, Peinan Sun, Peipei Cui, Ru Yu, Xia Zhang, Yanmei Li, Linshuang Hu

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Plasma‐Activated Hydrogels for Microbial Disinfection by Jinkun Chen, Zifeng Wang, Jiachen Sun, Renwu Zhou, Li Guo, Hao Zhang, Dingxin Liu, Mingzhe Rong, Kostya (Ken) Ostrikov

“…The revealed mechanism of the antibacterial ability of the PAH identifies the unique combination of short‐lived species (1O2, ∙OH, ONOO− and O2−) stored in hydrogels. …”
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Decomposition of different organic matter substrates and algal biomass accrual as early warning indicators of human impacts on stream ecosystems by Diana Rojo, Alberto Alonso, Javier Pérez, Agustí Agut, Brais Hermosilla, Scott D. Tiegs, Luz Boyero

“…Several substrates (banana leaf litter, green and red teabags, and cotton strips) detected changes in microbial decomposition, which increased at impacted sites, with teabags being particularly useful to identify changes in microbial decomposer assemblages. …”
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