Unraveling the genetic traits and functional diversity of the pan-genome in Pantoea dispersa by Shiyao He, Qi Ding, Wenting Wu, Yun Zhang, Yan Kang, Yang Meng, Sirui Zhu, Jinyuan Wu

“…This study conducted a pan-genome analysis of three isolates and 57 P. dispersa strains from NCBI to investigate their evolutionary relationships, population structure, and functional characteristics. Results Whole-genome analysis revealed high genomic diversity among 60 strains of P. dispersa, identifying 6,791 orthologous gene clusters (OGs), with core genes accounting for 45.1% and accessory genes accounting for 54.9%. …”
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Mechanisms of Soil Microbial Community Adaptation in Cold-Region Wetlands Under Retrogressive Succession by Junnan Ding, Shaopeng Yu

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Study on Soil Nutrients and Microbial Community Diversity in Ancient Tea Plantations of China by Jiaxin Li, Wei Huang, Xinyuan Lin, Waqar Khan, Hongbo Zhao, Binmei Sun, Shaoqun Liu, Peng Zheng

“…Sustained excess of AN and SOM may lead to over-proliferation of dominant microorganisms, inhibition of other functional microbial communities, and disruption of ecological balance. …”
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Nanoparticles containing intracellular proteins modulate neutrophil functional and phenotypic heterogeneity by Leonore Raudszus, Farbod Bahreini, Susanne Allan, Kai-Uwe Kalies, Charles C. Caldwell, Kathrin Kalies

“…However, recent evidence highlights a phenotypic and functional heterogeneity of neutrophils that extends well beyond their traditional - potentially harmful- role as first responders. …”
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Reverse mutational scanning of SARS-CoV-2 spike BA.2.86 identifies epitopes contributing to immune escape from polyclonal sera by Najat Bdeir, Tatjana Lüddecke, Henrike Maaß, Stefan Schmelz, Ulfert Rand, Henning Jacobsen, Kristin Metzdorf, Upasana Kulkarni, Anne Cossmann, Metodi V. Stankov, Markus Hoffmann, Stefan Pöhlmann, Wulf Blankenfeldt, Alexandra Dopfer-Jablonka, Georg M. N. Behrens, Luka Čičin-Šain

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Whole-Genome Metagenomic Analysis of Functional Profiles in the Fecal Microbiome of Farmed Sows with Different Reproductive Performances by Hiroto Miura, Takamitsu Tsukahara, Ryo Inoue

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The occurrence of wheat crown rot correlates with the microbial community and function in rhizosphere soil by Yajiao Wang, Jian Feng, Jianhai Gao, Sen Han, Qiusheng Li, Lingxiao Kong, Yuxing Wu

“…This study clarifies the impact of wheat crown rot on the community structure, and function of rhizosphere soil microorganisms, alongside identifying a promising biocontrol agent. …”
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Sex-Dependent Rhizosphere Microbial Dynamics and Function in <i>Idesia polycarpa</i> through Floral and Fruit Development by Zhi Li, Qiupeng Yuan, Shasha Wang, Tao Zhang, Yanmei Wang, Qifei Cai, Xiaodong Geng, Yi Yang, Chao Miao, Li Dai, Sohel Rana, Zhen Liu

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Characterization and functional analysis of the BAM gene family in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) by Chaonan Shi, Peilin Li, Long Li, Long Li, Zhitao Qi, Tong Lu, Jinming Shi, Haodong Yang, Jin Wu, Jingyu Guo, Minghui Liu, Xiaozong Wu

“…β-Amylase (BAM) is a kind of amylase in plants and microorganisms, which plays an important role in regulating plant growth and development and stress response. …”
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Rhizosphere Shifts: Reduced Fungal Diversity and Microbial Community Functionality Enhance Plant Adaptation in Continuous Cropping Systems by Jichao Li, Yingmei Zuo, Jinyu Zhang

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Monthly Variation, Environmental Drivers, and Ecological Functions of Marine Bacterial Community in a Eutrophic Coastal Area of China by Zezheng Yan, Yanjian Jin, Tiejun Li, Xiaoling Zhang, Qiao Yang, Chengzhe Ren, Ling Qiao

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Roughage Sources During Late Gestation and Lactation Alter Metabolism, Immune Function and Rumen Microbiota in Ewes and Their Offsprings by Haidong Du, Kenan Li, Wenliang Guo, Meila Na, Jing Zhang, Renhua Na

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Functional Profiling of <i>Enterococcus</i> and <i>Pediococcus</i> Strains: An In Vitro Study on Probiotic and Postbiotic Properties by Mircea-Cosmin Pristavu, Filofteia Camelia Diguță, Alexandru Constantin Aldea, Florentina Badea, Mihaela Dragoi Cudalbeanu, Alina Ortan, Florentina Matei

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Functional potential and applications of Ureibacillus massiliensis based on whole-genome sequencing analysis by Shiyao He, Qi Ding, Wenting Wu, Yun Zhang, Yan Kang, Yang Meng, Sirui Zhu, Jinyuan Wu

“…Although previous studies have highlighted its promising applications in industrial production and environmental remediation, the lack of genomic information has limited the research on its functional mechanisms and industrial development. Result This study successfully isolated and identified a novel strain of U. massiliensis through whole-genome sequencing, constructing a complete genomic map of the species. …”
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Functionalized Silver Nanoparticles as Multifunctional Agents Against Gut Microbiota Imbalance and Inflammation by Mihaela Stoyanova, Vera Gledacheva, Miglena Milusheva, Mina Todorova, Nikoleta Kircheva, Silvia Angelova, Iliyana Stefanova, Mina Pencheva, Yulian Tumbarski, Bela Vasileva, Kamelia Hristova-Panusheva, Zlatina Gospodinova, Natalia Krasteva, George Miloshev, Milena Georgieva, Stoyanka Nikolova

“…The current study aims to assess the antimicrobial and antifungal effects of drug-loaded silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) with previously reported mebeverine analogue (MA) as a potential drug candidate targeting gut microbiota and inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations were conducted to identify possible mechanisms by which AgNPs could prevent microorganisms from growing. …”
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Functional features of trophic use of carbon sources by pathogenic champignon bacteria (Agaricus bisporus) by T. Ivanova, M. Patyka, T. Tarasiuk

“…We isolated cultures of microorganisms to identify, sowing was carried out for splitting carbon sources on synthetic nutrient media with the adding of appropriate sugars. …”
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Functional assembly of surface microbiota of Ulva fasciata improves nutrient absorption efficiency and growth by Han Wang, De-hua Li, Jing-ru Wang, Rong Wang, Chang-li Liang, Zhong Hu, Jun-he Liu

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Differences in rectal fecal microbes among Hu sheep, Tibetan sheep, and their hybrid breeds and their relationship with growth traits by Dan Xu, Jiangbo Cheng, Yukun Zhang, Deyin Zhang, Kai Huang, Xiaolong Li, Yuan Zhao, Liming Zhao, Xiaobin Yang, Panpan Cui, Zongwu Ma, Huibin Tian, Xiuxiu Weng, Xiaoxue Zhang, Weimin Wang

“…Functional enrichment analysis showed that microorganisms may affect the growth traits of sheep through lipid metabolism, and the functional differences among different strains were obvious. …”
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Soil Microbial Adaptation and Biogeochemical Feedback in Degraded Alpine Meadows of the Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau by Bingzhang Li, Quzhen Gesang, Yan Sun, Yuting Wang, Jibin Nan, Jun Xu

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The Microbial Necrobiome Involved in the Soil Decomposition Process by Alexandra GHEORGHIȚĂ, Roxana VIDICAN, Larisa CORCOZ, Vlad STOIAN

“…At the same time, microorganisms use organic C as an energy source, for their development, and to support their functions. …”
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