Genome-Driven Functional Validation of <i>Bacillus amyloliquefaciens</i> Strain MEPW12: A Multifunctional Endophyte for Sustainable Sweet Potato Cultivation by Yiming Wang, Jingwen Hao, Jingsheng Gu, Jiaying Wu, Yongjing Zhang, Ting Liang, Haimeng Bai, Qinghe Cao, Jihong Jiang, Ludan Li, Xiaoying Cao

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Microbial diversity and functional potential of the Halobates melleus (Heteroptera: Gerridae) microbiome from the Red Sea coastline by Juan David Escobar-Prieto, Marc W. Van Goethem, Bob Vernooij, Chakkiath Paul Antony, Lanna Cheng, Himanshu Mishra, Ramona Marasco, Daniele Daffonchio

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Single‐microbe RNA sequencing uncovers unexplored specialized metabolic functions of keystone species in the human gut by Yifei Shen, Wenxin Qu, Mengdi Song, Tianyu Zhang, Chang Liu, Xiaofeng Shi, Xinxin Xu, Jingjing Jiang, Liguo Ding, Fangyu Mo, Zheying Mao, Mingzhu Huang, Ziye Xu, Jiaye Chen, Enhui Shen, Jian Ruan, Jiong Liu, Michael P. Timko, Yu Chen, Longjiang Fan, Shufa Zheng, Yongcheng Wang

“…Our results indicated that species‐function heterogeneity widely exists and plays important roles in the human gut microbiome, and through single‐microbe RNA sequencing, we have been able to capture the transcriptional activity variances and identify keystone species with specialized metabolic functions of possible biological and clinical importance.…”
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The dynamics of microbial community structure and metabolic function in different parts of cigar tobacco leaves during air-curing by Wenlong Li, Wenlong Li, Jun Yu, Jun Yu, Hao Li, Hao Li, Chunlei Yang, Chunlei Yang, Zheng Peng, Zheng Peng, Juan Zhang, Juan Zhang

“…This study provides scientific insights into the role of microorganisms during the air-curing process of cigar tobacco leaves and offers a scientific basis for screening of specific functional microorganisms to improve and stabilize cigar tobacco flavor in the future.…”
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How to safeguard soil health against silver nanoparticles through a microbial functional gene-based approach? by Sandhya Mishra, Xiaodong Yang

“…We then demonstrate how functional gene analysis can improve toxicity prediction accuracy and identify compromised soil processes. …”
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Functional characterization of a novel plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium enhancing root growth and salt stress tolerance by Sanghee Lee, Young Kook Kim, Haulin Nie, Jongmin Ahn, Nayoung Kim, Seo-Rin Ko, Ah-Hyeon Choi, Hayoung Kwon, Yuxin Peng, Suk-Yoon Kwon, Ah-Young Shin

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Bacillus vallismortis acts against ginseng root rot by modifying the composition and microecological functions of ginseng root endophytes by Yang Hu, Liu-yang Yang, Meng-yuan Lei, Yi-xin Yang, Zhuo Sun, Wan Wang, Zhong-ming Han, Lin Cheng, Ze-liang Lv, Mei Han, Li-min Yang

“…IntroductionThe endophytic microbiome serves a crucial function as a secondary line of defense against pathogen invasion in plants. …”
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A Priestia megaterium MF3 with high-efficiency zearalenone degradation: functional genomic insights and mechanistic exploration by Di Meng, Kai-Zhong Xu, Kai-Zhong Xu, Hong-Jian Hou, Jin-Bin Liu, Dan-Dan Deng, Jun-Min Li, Ya-Kun Fang, Xiao-Qin Zhu, Dong-Li Pei

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Genomic Characterization of <i>Escherichia coli</i> Isolates from Alpaca Crias (<i>Vicugna pacos</i>) in the Peruvian Highlands: Insights into Functional Diversity and Pathogenicit... by Celso Zapata, Lila Rodríguez, Yolanda Romero, Pedro Coila, Renán Dilton Hañari-Quispe, Oscar Oros, Victor Zanabria, Carlos Quilcate, Diórman Rojas, Juancarlos Cruz, Narda Ortiz, Richard Estrada

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Irrigation System, Rather than Nitrogen Fertilizer Application, Affects the Quantities of Functional Genes Related to N₂O Production in Potato Cropping by Laura Charlotte Storch, Katharina Schulz, Jana Marie Kraft, Annette Prochnow, Liliane Ruess, Benjamin Trost, Susanne Theuerl

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Association Analysis of the Genomic and Functional Characteristics of Halotolerant <i>Glutamicibacter endophyticus</i> J2-5-19 from the Rhizosphere of <i>Suaeda salsa</i> by Longhao Sun, Shanshan Sun, Tianyang Liu, Xinmin Lei, Ruiqi Liu, Junyi Zhang, Shanshan Dai, Jing Li, Yanqin Ding

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Functional analysis of Parabacteroides distasonis F4: a novel probiotic strain linked to calf growth and rumen fermentation by Xiaoran Feng, Yunlong Liu, Shengyang Xu, Junnan Ma, Hao Yuan, Haixin Wang, Jiachen Hu, Sijie Jin, Shanji Liu, Jin Zhong, Tao Ma, Yan Tu

“…Abstract Background Rumen microorganisms are key regulators of ruminant growth and production performance. …”
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Correlation analysis between key volatile compounds and core functional bacterial community during Sichuan black tea processing by Si-yu Liao, Shuang Yang, Bi-lin Li, Xue Xia, Wen-bao Jia, Yi-qiao Zhao, Ling Lin, Jin-lin Bian, Tunyaluk Bouphun, Wei Xu

“…Microorganisms participate in the transformation of non-volatile compounds during black tea processing, while their effects on aroma remains unclear. …”
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Microbial community structure and functional traits involved in the adaptation of culturable bacteria within the gut of amphipods from the deepest ocean by Yukun Cui, Yu Xiao, Zhuo Wang, Paiyao Ji, Changhao Zhang, Yongqi Li, Jiasong Fang, Xi Yu

“…This provides new insights into the theoretical study of the ecological functions of deep-sea bacteria. Overall, our findings offer a fresh perspective on the microbial community structure and environmental adaptation strategies of gut microorganisms in the Hadal Zone.…”
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Heterologous Expression and Functional Verification of Extracellular Carbonic Anhydrases in <i>Bacillus safensis yw6</i> from Mariana Trench by Xinyu Wang, Pengna Wang, Hancheng Zhao, Yingying He, Changfeng Qu, Jinlai Miao

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Comparative Gut Proteome of <i>Nyssomyia umbratilis</i> from Leishmaniasis Endemic and Non-Endemic Areas of Amazon Reveals Differences in Microbiota and Proteins Related to Immunit... by Antonio Jorge Tempone, Guilherme Ian Spelta, Victor Ramos de Almeida, Daniel Machado Giglioti, Erika Moutinho Costa, Izabela Mathias, Helena Vargas, Thais Lemos-Silva, Ana Carolina Pedro dos Santos Ribeiro, Eric Fabrício Marialva, Cláudia Rios-Velasquez, Michel Batista, Marlon Dias Mariano dos Santos, Felipe Arley Costa Pessoa, Yara Maria Traub-Csekö

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Screening of Chinese giant salamander meat hydrolysates with DPP-Ⅳ inhibitory activity and systematic elucidation of their hypoglycemic functions in mouse model by Shucheng Li, Changge Guan, Yi Wang, Haihong Chen, Wei Li, Songjun Wang, Chong Zhang, Xinhui Xing

“…In vivo experiments showed that CGSh effectively reduced insulin resistance in mice induced with a high-fat diet, as evidenced by a slower increase in blood glucose levels and a decreased HOMA-IR index. 16S rRNA sequencing analysis revealed that CGSh improved gut microbial homeostasis, promoting beneficial microorganisms and reducing harmful bacteria. Metabolomic analyses identified an increase in valeric acid levels and highlighted nine potential biomarker metabolites. …”
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Rsp5-mediated ubiquitination of a functional analog of the Rim8 arrestin facilitates Rim pathway activation in Cryptococcus neoformans by Lukas M. du Plooy, Corinna Probst, Matthew E. Capobianco, Charles Giamberardino, Claudia A. Petrucco, J. Andrew Alspaugh

“…ABSTRACT Pathogenic microorganisms use varied cellular processes to adapt to the particular stresses encountered in the infected host. …”
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Physiological and Microbial Community Dynamics in Does During Mid-Gestation to Lactation and Their Impact on the Growth, Immune Function, and Microbiome Transmission of Offspring K... by Haidong Du, Kenan Li, Wenliang Guo, Meila Na, Jing Zhang, Jing Zhang, Renhua Na

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Exploring Community Succession, Assembly Patterns, and Metabolic Functions of Ester-Producing-Related Microbiota during the Production of <i>Nongxiangxing baijiu</i> by Xiawei Yi, Huan Xia, Ping Huang, Shiyuan Ma, Chongde Wu

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