Microorganisms, Volume 13, Issue 2

Volatile organic compound pollution caused by toluene has become a global issue. In order to solve this problem, biodegradation of toluene has been applied all over the world. This study investigated the effects of Fe³⁺ on toluene degradation by the...

The breast tissue microbiome has been increasingly recognized as a potential contributor to breast cancer development and progression. However, inconsistencies in microbial composition across studies have hindered the identification of definitive mic...

Microorganisms play a crucial role in purifying aquaculture water bodies. However, there is limited understanding regarding the core species of bacterial communities in aquaculture ponds and their metabolic functions. Using 16S rRNA gene sequencing t...

Storage reservoirs are crucial components of long-distance water diversion projects, where water diversion may lead to changes in microbial diversity and community structure. Seasonal variations also drive alterations in microbial communities. Howeve...

Bacterial extracellular vesicles (EVs) play a pivotal role in host–microbe communication. Akkermansia muciniphila, a symbiotic bacterium essential for intestinal health, is hypothesized to exert its effects via EVs. Here, we successfully isolat...

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are critical components of innate immunity in animals and plants, exhibiting thrilling prospectives as alternatives to traditional antibiotics due to their ability to combat pathogens without leading to resistance. Among...

The copy number (CN) variant AMY1 encodes the salivary amylase enzyme which promotes starch digestion. Although this gene has been associated with dental caries and periodontal disease susceptibility, the impact of the interaction between AMY1 CN and...

To analyze nursing interventions for preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), major complications in acute care impacting length of stay, costs, morbidity, and mortality, an umbrella review was conducted between 1 February and 26 February...

The emergence of antibiotic-resistant food-borne pathogens, especially Escherichia coli O157:H7, highlights the urgent need for innovative treatment strategies, particularly in light of rising resistances and the ongoing controversy surrounding antib...

Skin cancer, including melanoma and non-melanoma types, presents a significant and growing global health challenge due to its increasing incidence and mortality rates. While conventional treatments such as surgical excision, immunotherapy, and target...

Global climate change has accelerated the reduction of permafrost regions across different altitude gradients, shortening the duration of the freezing period to varying extents. However, the response of the soil microorganisms of frozen soils along a...

During human history, many pandemic events have threatened and taken many human lives over the years. The deadliest outbreaks were caused by bacteria such as Yersinia pestis. Nowadays, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria is a huge problem for...

The genera Komagataeibacter and Novacetimonas comprise industrially important species that produce various foods, nanocellulose, acetan-like polysaccharides, enantioselective sugars, and other valuable products. Here, we describe two novel strains, H...

Biomass residues represent a major issue for industries. On the other hand, residues enclosed major classes of bioactive compounds that could be extracted and used across various fields. This study aimed to elucidate the role of the endogenous microb...

Munition disposal practices have significant effects on microbial composition and overall soil health. Explosive soil contamination can disrupt microbial communities, leading to microbial abundance and richness changes. This study investigates the mi...

The global rise in antimicrobial resistance poses a significant threat to public health, necessitating alternative therapeutic options. One critical challenge is treating infections caused by biofilm-forming bacteria, which are notably resistant to c...

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is associated with intratumoral microbiota changes. However, defining the normal pancreatic microbial composition remains a challenge. Herein, we tested the hypothesis that the microbial profiling of normal pan...

Fertilization is a common agricultural practice used to modify the physicochemical properties of soil, which in turn affects plant growth and the rhizosphere microbial community. However, the mechanisms underlying the variation in the cucumber rhizos...

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is a persistent pathogen that causes significant economic losses to the global swine industry. Commercial vaccines provide only partial protection, and no effective therapeutic treatments ar...

The aim of this research was to employ 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing to thoroughly explore the interplay between milk and hindgut microbial communities and the effects of microorganisms in milk and the hindgut on the dairy quality of XJBC and C...

Infection by Mycobacterium abscessus subsp. massiliense poses a growing public health threat, especially to immunocompromised individuals. The pathogenicity of this mycobacterium is directly linked to its ability to form biofilms, complex structures...

Vector-borne infections (Arbovirosis) represent a significant threat to public health worldwide. Climate change, currently a global problem, seems to contribute to the incidence and prevalence of autochthonous and imported cases of arbovirosis in Eur...

The role of gut microbiota (GM) and intestinal dysbiosis in triggering the onset and/or modulating the severity and progression of lupus nephritis (LN) has been the object of intense research over the last few years. Some alterations at the phyla lev...

Biological soil crusts (BSCs) play a fundamental role in desert ecosystems by stabilizing soil, cycling nutrients, and retaining moisture. However, the assembly processes governing bacterial communities within BSCs remain largely unknown. This study...

To screen out the bio-control soil microorganisms for preventing melon wilt, soil microbial compositions in rhizospheres between wilt-resistant and susceptible melon varieties were analyzed. The results showed that the soil fungal richness in rhizosp...

Many viruses induce viremia (virus in the blood) and disseminate throughout the body via the bloodstream from the initial infection site. However, viruses must often pass through the lymphatic system to reach the blood. The lymphatic system comprises...

Mycoplasma bovis is one of the most important pathogens in animal husbandry, and the current infection and morbidity rates are increasing year by year, causing great losses to the farming industry and seriously affecting animal welfare. In this study...

Photobacterium damselae subsp. Piscicida (PDP), a marine bacterium, has been reported to infect a variety of economically important marine species worldwide. Understanding the occurrence and pathogenicity of PDP is crucial for effective disease contr...

Background: Antimicrobial resistance has highlighted the need for effective infectious disease strategies. Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) may reduce antibiotic resistance, adverse reactions, and treatment failures. This systematic review e...

Fungal diseases caused by Fusarium spp. significantly threaten food security and sustainable agriculture. One of the traditional strategies for eradicating Fusarium spp. incidents is the use of chemical and synthetic fungicides. The excessive use of...

Plant growth, health, and resilience to stress are intricately linked to their associated microbiomes. Grapevine, functioning as a holobiont, forms essential relationships with fungi and bacteria across both its belowground (roots) and aboveground (l...

Volvariella volvacea was grown on cottonseed hull waste compost and divided into high-yield (HBE) and low-yield (LBE) conditions. Gene sequencing was used to examine bacterial and fungal populations during cottonseed husk waste composting. At the end...

Lactococcosis caused by Lactococcus garvieae is a bacterial infection affecting fish with a considerable economic impact. Recently, L. garvieae has established itself as an opportunistic pathogen in humans. The aim of the current study was to test cl...

Pine wilt disease (PWD), caused by the pine wood nematode (PWN, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus), is one of the most serious threats to pine forests worldwide. The fungus Esteya vermicola, with its lunate conidia capable of parasitizing the PWN, has shown...

Yeast, bacteria and sourdough are widely used in our daily lives, yet their drying and storage remains a significant challenge. A variety of techniques are used to improve the resistance of cells to thermal, dehydration, oxidative and osmotic stresse...

In petroleum-contaminated aquifers, iron (III) serves as an electron acceptor, enabling microbial degradation of organic matter. While previous studies have focused on iron reduction and organic matter degradation under laboratory conditions, researc...

Diseases caused by staphylococci and streptococci are a serious burden on livestock production, causing significant losses. In addition, the associated antibiotic resistance of these pathogens often makes treatment impossible or prolonged. Cannabis s...

Most research on the vaginal microbiome has focused on bacterial communities (the bacteriome), but viruses, including eukaryotic viruses and bacteriophages, are also important players in vaginal health and disease states. In this review, we will brie...

The recent increase in parvovirus B19 (B19V) infections across Europe has underscored the need for enhanced surveillance. In Italy, B19V surveillance is not mandated nationally. This ambispective (retrospective and prospective) study aimed to assess...

Clostridioides difficile is the leading cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea in hospitalized patients. In recent years, the incidence of C. difficile infection (CDI) has increased globally, with a notable rise in community-associated CDI (CA-CDI)....

Colletotrichum includes agriculturally and scientifically important pathogens that infect numerous plants. They can also adopt an endophytic lifestyle, refraining from causing disease and/or even promoting plant growth when inoculated on a non-suscep...

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition; it is a major cause of hospital mortality worldwide and it constitutes a global health problem. This research investigates the use of MDW as a predictor for septic patients. This was a double-center prospective...

Omsk hemorrhagic fever virus (OHFV) is the etiological agent of a poorly studied acute viral disease, causing several epidemic waves observed in the western Siberia regions of Omsk, Kurgan, Novosibirsk, and Tyumen. OHFV is a flavivirus and shares str...

Escherichia coli, a major opportunistic pathogen in chickens, poses a serious threat to poultry production and public health via potential zoonotic transmission of ESBL-producing strains. Therefore, this study aimed to emphasize broilers as early car...

The low availability of phosphorus (P) in soil is one of the main constraints on crop production. Plants have developed several strategies to increase P use efficiency, including modifications in root morphology, the exudation of different compounds,...

Rickettsia infection in Haemaphysalis hystricis ticks infesting dogs was first screened in Taiwan by nested-PCR assay targeting the citrate synthase gene (gltA) of Rickettsia. A general infection rate (3.46%) was detected in a total of 1186 examined...

Information on the molecular epidemiology and carbapenem resistance mechanisms in Gram-negative bacterial isolates in Moldova is scarce. To close this knowledge gap, carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacteria were collected over an 11-month period i...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most prevalent bacterial infections, with Klebsiella pneumoniae emerging as a significant multidrug-resistant pathogen, particularly in healthcare settings. The frequent utilization of β-lactams and...

Helicobacter pylori infects at least half the population worldwide, and its highly diverse genomic content correlates with its geographic distribution because of its prolonged relationship with humans. The extremely low infection prevalence alongside...

Wheat Fusarium crown rot (FCR), mainly caused by Fusarium pseudograminearum, is one of the most important diseases. Some mycoviruses are reported to have a hypovirulence trait and considered as a biocontrol agent for plant fungal diseases. In most ca...