Effects of Dietary Protein Levels on Digestion, Metabolism, Serum Biochemical Indexes, and Rumen Microflora of Lanzhou Fat-Tailed Sheep by Na Jiao, Wangmei Feng, Chi Ma, Honghe Li, Junsong Zhang, Juanshan Zheng, Penghui Guo

“…The Shannon, Simpson, Chao1, and Ace indices of rumen microorganisms in the four groups did not change significantly (<i>p</i> > 0.05). …”
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Identification of key chromium resistance genes in Cellulomonas using transcriptomics by Hongmei Sun, Yongdong Li, Shengchao Gao, Guangchuan Shi, Lianbin Cao, Xinya Li, Tong Li, Tongbiao Li, Mingcheng Wang, Enzhong Li, Junhe Liu, Hongxia Ni, Yi Chen, Ying Liu

“…Our study showed theoretical importance by revealing the Cr(VI) reduction mechanism using chrome-resistant microorganisms.…”
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Toxic Assessment of Heavily Traffic-related Fine Particulate Matter Using an in-vivo Wild-type Caenorhabditis elegans Model by Meng-Ching Chung, Kuo-Lin Huang, Japheth L. Avelino, Lemmuel L. Tayo, Chih-Chung Lin, Ming-Hsien Tsai, Sheng-Lun Lin, Wan Nurdiyana Wan Mansor, Ching-Kai Su, Sen-Ting Huang

“…PM2.5-induced in-vivo studies on environmental microorganisms can be used to assess the adverse impacts of PM2.5 on human health. …”
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Akkermansia muciniphila and its metabolite propionic acid maintains neuronal mitochondrial division and autophagy homeostasis during Alzheimer’s disease pathologic process via GPR4... by Zifan Wang, Cai Wang, Boyu Yuan, Li Liu, Haoming Zhang, Mingqiang Zhu, Hongxia Chai, Jie Peng, Yanhua Huang, Shuo Zhou, Juxiong Liu, Liyong Wu, Wei Wang

“…Nevertheless, the influence and pathways of microorganisms and their metabolites on Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remain uncertain. …”
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Production of subtilisin proteases in bacteria and yeast by A. S. Rozanov, S. V. Shekhovtsov, N. V. Bogacheva, E. G. Pershina, A. V. Ryapolova, D. S. Bytyak, S. E. Peltek

“…There is a discussion about the problems with the search for (and selection of) subtilases from natural strains of various microorganisms, approaches to (and specifics of) their modif ication, as well as the relevant genetic engineering techniques. …”
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Determinants of Microbial Contamination of Street-Vended Chicken Products Sold in Nairobi County, Kenya by Beatrice J. Birgen, Lucy G. Njue, Dasel M. Kaindi, Fredrick O. Ogutu, Joshua O. Owade

“…Microbial results revealed that raw portions of chicken had the highest contamination with all the four tested microorganisms (p<0.05). The level of E. coli ranged from 6.42±1.64 to 2.22±1.88; Salmonella spp., 6.42±1.64 to 2.22±1.88; Staphylococcus aureus, 6.92±1.32 to 2.86±1.61; and Campylobacter jejuni, 8.95±0.94 to 4.66±2.67 log CFU/g in raw and cooked chicken samples, respectively. …”
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The bacterial microbiome of symbiotic and menthol-bleached polyps of long-term aquarium-reared Galaxea fascicularis by Puntin, Giulia, Wong, Jane C. Y., Röthig, Till, Baker, David M., Sweet, Michael, Ziegler, Maren

“…They exist as metaorganisms (holobionts), constituted by the association between the (coral) animal host, its obligate endosymbiotic algae (Symbiodiniaceae), and other microorganisms comprising bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and other protists. …”
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Egg freshness during storage: the effect of laying hen age and shelf life prediction using a novel hybrid modeling method by Yifeng Lu, Jing Li, Zihao He, Linyun Chen, Huixin Tian, Chen Xu, Xinglian Xu, Minyi Han

“…Factors such as temperature, relative humidity, the operation of cleaning, and microorganisms have been shown to play a role in the storage quality of eggs. …”
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Synergistic toxicity of nanoplastics and Helicobacter pylori on digestive system in mice by Xiaolin Zhang, Yunqing Wang, Xiaohan Tong, Boqing Li, Sisi Liu, Yingzi Cui, Wenke Wang, Zhiqin Li, Chunlei Ma, Ying Zhang

“…Nanoplastics, in combination with pathogenic microorganisms or toxic substances, have been shown to induce oxidative stress and disrupt energy and lipid metabolism, posing significant health risks. …”
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Methanotroph-methylotroph lipid adaptations to changing environmental conditions by Nora Richter, Laura Villanueva, Laura Villanueva, Ellen C. Hopmans, Nicole J. Bale, Jaap S. Sinninghe Damsté, Jaap S. Sinninghe Damsté, Darci Rush

“…For the case of methane-cycling microorganisms, this could be useful for determining their physiological status and potential methane buffering capacity. …”
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New Evidence for <i>Cotinus coggygria</i> Scop. Extracts Application in Gastrointestinal Ailments by Dejan Stojković, Nina Dragičević, Marija Ivanov, Nevena Gajović, Milena Jurišević, Ivan Jovanović, Marina Tomović, Jelena Živković

“…Conclusions: The traditional use of <i>C. coggygria</i> for gastrointestinal diseases may be substantiated by its ability to inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms and its promising cytotoxic properties. …”
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Assessment of Knowledge and Practices of Standard Precaution against Blood Borne Pathogens among Doctors and Nurses at Adult Emergency Room in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Yohanis Asmr, Lemlem Beza, Hywot Engida, Tariku Bekelcho, Netsanet Tsegaye, Yibeltal Aschale

“…Standard precautions are infection control techniques against pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. …”
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Heat Tolerance Differences Between Hu Sheep and Hu Crossbred Sheep in Microbial Community Structure and Metabolism by Jing-Da Yuan, Li-Wei Wang, Shao-Yin Fu, Ri-Ge-Li-Tu E, Xiao-Qi Ren, Hua Sun, Fang Liu, Biao Wang, Jiang-Hong An, Meng-Ran Zhao, Jiang-Feng He, Xiao-Long He

“…Furthermore, gut microbiome analysis results indicate that Hu sheep demonstrate stronger cellulose degradation capabilities, as evidenced by significantly higher abundances of microorganisms such as <i>Ruminococcus</i>, <i>Fibrobacter</i>, and <i>Bacteroidales_RF16_group</i>, compared to Xinggao sheep. …”
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Basic Characteristics of Ionic Liquid-Gated Graphene FET Sensors for Nitrogen Cycle Monitoring in Agricultural Soil by Naoki Shiraishi, Jian Lu, Fatin Bazilah Fauzi, Ryo Imaizumi, Toyohiro Tsukahara, Satoshi Mogari, Shosuke Iida, Yusuke Matsukura, Satoshi Teramoto, Keisuke Yokoi, Izumi Ichinose, Mutsumi Kimura

“…Nitrogen-based fertilizers are crucial in agriculture for maintaining soil health and increasing crop yields. Soil microorganisms transform nitrogen from fertilizers into <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msubsup><mrow><mi mathvariant="normal">N</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">O</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>3</mn></mrow><mrow><mo>−</mo></mrow></msubsup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>–N, which is absorbed by crops. …”
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Strontium nitrate-dopped zinc oxide-loaded alginate gels with gentamicin for improved wound healing by Suhair Hikmat, Ola Tarawneh, Lama Hamadneh, Rania Hamed, Ala A. Alhusban, Mohammad Hailat, Hadeel Abu Mahfouz, Sawsan Shraim, Alghadeer Al-Shammari, Aya Aljariri, Rafa Abu Rayya, Lana Hamdan

“…The zone of inhibition was used to detect the gels’ efficacy against microorganisms. The study found zinc deposition in the liver and bone, with Gel B and C showing higher levels. …”
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Dynamics and Insights into the Unique Ecological Guild of Fungi in Bacteria-Bioaugmented Anaerobic Digesters by Linda U. Obi, Ashira Roopnarain, Memory Tekere, Jun Zhou, Heng Li, Yuanpeng Wang, Yanlong Zhang, Rasheed A. Adeleke

“…Anaerobic digesters host a variety of microorganisms, and they work together to produce biogas. …”
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Conventional endotracheal tubes versus polymer-coated tubes in ventilator-associated pneumonia development: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Oscar Inácio de Mendonça Bisneto, Luanna Paula Garcez de Carvalho Feitoza, Larissa Calixto Hespanhol, Sávio Benvindo Ferreira, Caroline Serafim Dagostin, Roberto Augusto Mazetto Silva Vieira, Lucas Alencar Queiroz, Lucas Chen, Taniela Marli Bes, Ho Yeh Li

“…Colonization of ETTs by microorganisms is associated with developing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). …”
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Hospital-Based Air-Borne and Surface-Borne Bacterial Pathogens and Their Antimicrobial Profiles in Wolaita Sodo, Southern Ethiopia by Chemere Madebo, Admasu Haile, Temesgen Eticha, Fithamlak Solomon

“…It is well documented that hospital environments are the niche/reservoir of many clinically important microorganisms, including multidrug-resistant air-borne and surface-borne pathogens. …”
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Extracellular electron shuttles induced transformation and mobilization of Fe/As with the occurrence of biogenic vivianite by Jia Wang, Mengna Chen, Yalong Li, Yang Yang, Zuoming Xie

“…Microorganisms that utilize organic matter to reduce Fe oxides/hydroxides constitute the primary geochemical processes controlling the formation of high-arsenic (As) groundwater. …”
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Effects of green manuring on chemical characteristics and microecology of tobacco-growing soil in central henan by Wei Liu, Xiaolong Chen, Yuanyuan Zhao, Hongzhi Shi

“…Secale cereale L. manuring effectively improved the carbon sequestration and nitrogen mineralization capacity of soil microorganisms. Conclusion Green manuring improved soil nutrition and microecology, controlling bacterial community composition, with optimal results when turning Secale cereale L. first.…”
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