Microbiology
Researchers from Shiraz University conducted a study to examine the population structure, taxonomic diversity, and biology of species associated with wheat, barley, and oat in the Iranian Plateau, the center of domestication of these crops. The study aimed to shed light on the correlation between the center of domestication and
Microbiology
Life Sciences researchers at Kansas State University have made significant findings on the etiology of liver abscesses (LAs) in cattle. The study, which involved the analysis of culture-based prevalence of pathogens and quantitative PCR-based prevalence and concentrations of bacterial species in liver abscesses and matched ruminal and colonic epithelial tissues,
Microbiology
A recent study in Kocaeli, Turkiye, found that 41.5% of unpackaged plain ice cream samples contained Enterobacteriaceae, with mean counts around 2.3 log CFU/g. The study compared two enumeration methods, the ISO 21528-2 standard and the TEMPO system, and found no statistically significant difference between them. The
Microbiology
Cabbage, a widely consumed and perishable vegetable, is prone to microbial contamination. To address this issue, researchers have investigated the effects of blanching and pickling on the microbial quality and nutritional composition of cabbage. According to a study published in the Baghdad Journal of Biochemistry and Applied Biological Sciences, blanching
Microbiology
Microbial communities in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are constantly evolving due to the influx of new microorganisms from influent wastewater. A recent study by researchers at McGill University in Quebec, Canada, investigated the impact of immigrant microorganisms on the structure and activities of the activated sludge (AS) microbial community. The
Microbiology
Research has shown that the biological production of fatty acids from tannery sludge can be a cost-effective and sustainable solution to mitigate the negative impact of industrial waste management. The study, conducted by the National Research Council (CNR) in Rome, Italy, explored the microbial community's composition and dynamics
Microbiology
Bartonella quintana, a louse-borne bacterium, has long been associated with trench fever. However, recent research has revealed its role in endocarditis, a condition that can have severe consequences for patients, particularly those experiencing homelessness. A study from the University of Calgary has shed light on this emerging threat, highlighting the
Microbiology
Rhizosphere microecosystems play a crucial role in plant resilience and sustainable production. A recent study conducted by researchers at the Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences has shed light on the distinct modulation of rhizosphere microecosystems by two predominant rootstocks used in lemon production in China: trifoliate orange (PTL) and '
Microbiology
Fresh data on the impact of coarse woody debris (CWD) decomposition on soil fungal communities in subtropical forests have been presented in a new report. According to research conducted by a team from Zhejiang A&F University in Linan, People's Republic of China, CWD decomposition plays a
Microbiology
Research conducted at Hebei University in China has led to the discovery that graphene oxide (GO) has potent antifungal properties, capable of inhibiting the growth of plant pathogenic fungi, including Verticillium dahliae. This study sheds light on the molecular mechanisms underlying GO's inhibitory effects, providing new insights into
Antifungal agents
Scientists at the Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine in Kunming, People's Republic of China, have unraveled the antifungal mechanism of b-caryophyllene (BCP) in inhibiting conidial germination and mycelial growth of the pathogenic fungus Fusarium proliferatum, a primary cause of root rot disease in Panax notoginseng. Researchers, led by
Microbiology
Researchers have developed an AI-assisted framework to enhance the accuracy and scalability of metagenomic identification approaches. The framework, presented in a recent study, combines probabilistic modeling, deep learning, and structured reasoning to integrate phylogenetic priors and sparsity-aware mechanisms. This innovation enables more accurate identification of pathogens, especially in complex or
