Anaerobic Digesters for Manure Management at Livestock Operations by Rishi Prasad, George Hochmuth, Ann C. Wilkie

“…The stabilization process reduces the organic matter and water contents, unpleasant odors, concentrations of pathogenic microorganisms, and weed seeds. Anaerobic digestion (AD), which is the topic of this fact sheet, also results in the production of renewable energy in the form of methane-rich biogas. …”
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Unveiling microbial succession dynamics on different plastic surfaces using WGCNA. by Keren Davidov, Sheli Itzahri, Liat Anabel Sinberger, Matan Oren

“…Over recent decades, marine microorganisms have increasingly adapted to plastic debris, forming distinct plastic-attached microbial communities. …”
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Iron-regulatory liver hormone hepcidin and its place in the system of congenital immunity by O. A. Smirnov

“…Moreover, as key iron-regulatory hormone at conditions of infectious process it initiates systemic rearrangement of iron metabolism, reducing its availability to microorganisms. So-called inflammation anemia (anemia of chronic diseases) serves as clinical and morphological manifestation of this rearrangement, which severity correlates to unfavorable course of chronic hepatitis B and C, as well as neoplastic, renal and cardiac diseases. …”
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Comparative Studies on the Amylase and Cellulase Production of <i>Aspergillus</i> and <i>Penicillium</i> by Ibatsam Khokhar, Irum Mukhtar, Sobia Mushtaq

“…This study contributes to catalogue local fungal isolated in Pakistan, and provides additional information to support future research about the industrial potential of these microorganisms for enzymes and, eventually, also secondary metabolites with anti-microbial or anti-parasitic activities. …”
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The Role of Soil Management in Minimizing Water and Nutrient Losses from the Urban Landscape by George Hochmuth, Laurie Trenholm, Esen Momol, Don Rainey, Claire Lewis, Brian Niemann

“…Soil also provides a habitat for microorganisms that aid in the transformation and availability of nutrients. …”
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Microbiome in development of esophageal diseases by Yu. V. Yevsyutina, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Gastro-intestinal microbiome is an invisible organ of our body integrating about 1014 microorganisms. Main bacteria types for the esophagus are Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Actinobacteria, Proteobacteria, Fusobacteria and TM7. …”
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Expert Consensus on Tiered Detection of Newly Emerging and Outbreak Respiratory Infectious Pathogens (2024) by Chinese Hospital Association Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Specialized Committee

“…How to promptly implement a tiered screening and detection strategy that systematically covers common clinical infectious pathogens causing acute respiratory infections, pathogens causing chronic respiratory infections, and rare respiratory infectious pathogens, while focusing on potential newly emerging respiratory infectious pathogens, and quickly identifying the causative microorganisms, has become a critical issue in clinical diagnosis. …”
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Who arrived first? Priority effects on Candida albicans and Pseudomonas aeruginosa dual biofilms by Betsy V. Arévalo-Jaimes, Joana Admella, Eduard Torrents

“…However, the presence and implications of priority effects among these microorganisms remain largely unexplored. Here, we investigate the presence and impact of priority effect in dual-species biofilms using clinical isolates. …”
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Gulf Coast Lupine, Lupinus westianus var. westianus by Debbie Miller, Mack Thetford, Chris Verlinde, Gabriel Campbell, Ashlynn Smith

“…Lupines form symbiotic relationships with nitrogen-fixing microorganisms within the soil (Gutiérrez Mañero et al. 2003). https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/sg175 This publication is derived from information in SGEB-75/SG156, Dune Restoration and Enhancement for the Florida Panhandle, by Debbie Miller, Mack Thetford, Christina Verlinde, Gabriel Campbell, and Ashlynn Smith. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/sg156. …”
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Antibiotic-associated diarrhea: state-of-the-art by D. V. Piliev, S. I. Achkasov, T. K. Korneva, O. I. Sushkov

“…Mutations resulting in antibiotic resistance, increasing toxin production or promoting sporulation, considerably increase virulence and prevalence of these opportunistic microorganisms.Conclusion. The further studies on development of effective prophylactic and treatment methods of antibiotic-associated diarrhea are required, especially for most severe complication — pseudomembranous colitis. …”
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Evaluation of some properties of elastomeric dental impression materials after disinfection by Jawad Mohammed Mikaeel, Mustafa Kamil Namuq

“… Backgrounds and objectives: Dental impressions present a risk to spread infections among dental practitioners and should be disinfected to prevent the spread of these microorganisms. Different disinfectant materials and techniques can be used to eliminate this threat. …”
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The intestinal microbiome as a separate organ by Yu. O. Shulpekova

“…Intestinal microbiome encompasses about 1014 microorganisms, over 99% of microbiome genetic material belong to bacteria. …”
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Taphonomic variation in vascular remains from Mesozoic non-avian dinosaurs by M. H. Schweitzer, W. Zheng, E. Dickinson, J. Scannella, A. Hartstone-Rose, P. Sjövall, J. Lindgren

“…The results of this in-depth, multi-faceted study present strong support for endogeneity of the fossil-derived vessels, although we also detect evidence of invasive microorganisms.…”
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PGC-1α activation to enhance macrophage immune function in mycobacterial infections. by Joel R Frandsen, Zhihong Yuan, Brahmchetna Bedi, Zohra Prasla, Seoung-Ryoung Choi, Prabagaran Narayanasamy, Ruxana T Sadikot

“…Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) are a heterogeneous group of environmental microorganisms with distinct human pathogenesis. Their incidence and prevalence are rising worldwide, due in part to elevated antimicrobial resistance which complicates treatment and potential successful outcomes. …”
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Evolution by natural selection is a scientific law and not just a theory by Daniel J.M. Crouch, Walter F. Bodmer

“…The developing knowledge of prokaryotic microorganisms and the discovery of DNA or RNA as the fundamental basis of inheritance in all living organisms, together with Mendel’s laws, now provide the four basic conditions for evolution by natural selection, namely reproduction that is stable, but allows for variation that can increase fitness in the broadest sense. …”
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Probiotics in the Modern World by Y. P. Uspenskiy, Y. A. Fominykh, K. N. Nadzhafova, S. V. Polyushkin

“…Imbalance in normal microbiota can be assisted by probiotics, i.e. living microorganisms that sustain health of the host when being supplied in adequate amounts. …”
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Test for Bacterial Content in Soy Sauce and Tomato Sauce at Masomba Market, Palu City by Hasrina

“…Even the food consumed is of particular concern because it causes many losses, such as patients who are poisoned or whose digestion is disrupted due to the food being consumed has been contaminated by materials or microorganisms. This study aims to determine the bacterial content of various brands of soy sauce and tomato sauce in Masomba market, Palu City. …”
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Identification of a comprehensive set of transcriptional regulators involved in the long-term survivability of Escherichia coli in soil by Soma Nakamoto, Ikki Kobayashi, Koichi Watanabe, Takeru Kikuta, Sousuke Imamura, Tomohiro Shimada

“…These findings will be useful for understanding the mechanisms underlying the adaptation of microorganisms to soil environments.…”
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Topical Rifamycin Prophylaxis in Gynecological and Obstetric Surgery by Nahit Ata, Mehmet Kulhan, Nur Gozde Kulhan, Can Turkler, Ahmet Bilgi, Cetin Celik

“…Rifamycin is a broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic that is bactericidal against gram (+) and gram (˗) microorganisms. To the best of our knowledge, there are no studies on the use of rifamycin in antibiotic prophylaxis. …”
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Advancements in soil science for sustainable agriculture: conventional and emerging knowledge and innovations by Godswill Ntsomboh-Ntsefong, Kingsley Tabi Mbi, Essubalew Getachew Seyum

“…Promising soil remediation techniques like phytoremediation and bioaugmentation utilize plants and microorganisms to restore degraded soils. Nanotechnology and advanced materials show promise for efficiently removing contaminants. …”
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