Article
Microbiology
Jongbin Park, Eun Bae Kim
Summary: Freshwater smelt is a planktivorous fish with economic value in winter festivals in different countries, living in cold environments. This study reveals that freshwater smelt have unique microbial communities in their gut and skin, with higher microbial diversity in the skin. Both beneficial and harmful bacteria are present in both organs, providing new insights into fish microbiomes for food safety.
CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Ecology
Lucas A. Garibaldi, Lisa A. Schulte, Diego N. Nabaes Jodar, Dulce S. Gomez Carella, Claire Kremen
Summary: Increasing soybean productivity can be achieved through pollinator management, but current cultivation practices often overlook biotic pollination. Restoring biodiversity within soybean landscapes and implementing policies to limit agricultural expansion could potentially restore millions of hectares without sacrificing soybean production.
TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2021)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Kaitlyn Oliphant, Mehneez Ali, Mark D'Souza, Patrick D. Hughes, Dinanath Sulakhe, Annie Z. Wang, Bingqing Xie, Rummanu Yeasin, Michael E. Msall, Bree Andrews, Erika C. Claud
Summary: The study investigated the association between gut microbiome succession and head circumference growth in preterm infants, finding that depletion of Bacteroidota and Lachnospiraceae was associated with suboptimal neurodevelopment. Early integration of these core taxa is crucial for optimal neurodevelopment.
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Ecology
Edinson Puentes-Cala, Maria Atehortua-Bueno, Valentina Tapia-Perdomo, Lucio Navarro-Escalante, Jorge Hernandez-Torres, Genis Castillo-Villamizar
Summary: A country's biodiversity is crucial for sustainable bioeconomy, but often biodiverse countries do not benefit from their biological diversity. The sugarcane borer Diatraea saccharalis is an example of a biodiverse species that poses a threat to food sustainability. Analysis of its digestive tract reveals a diverse microbiota with potential biotechnological features. Twelve cultivable strains with relevant biotechnological characteristics were identified, and the strain GCEP-101 showed the highest cellulolytic activity. Its genome sequencing suggests it belongs to a new species within the genus Pseudomonas, highlighting the hidden potential of this pest as a source of biotechnologically relevant microorganisms.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ashira Roopnarain, Haripriya Rama, Busiswa Ndaba, Maryam Bello-Akinosho, Emomotimi Bamuza-Pemu, Rasheed Adeleke
Summary: With the increasing global demand for green energy, anaerobic digestion has gained more research interest due to its dual benefits. However, a key challenge lies in the quality and quantity of the products, such as biogas and digestate, which can be addressed through process optimization. Collaboration between experts in microbiology and technological design is crucial for achieving this optimization and enhancing the overall performance of anaerobic digestion systems.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
Xinyuan Cui, Qinrong Zhang, Qunde Zhang, Yongyong Zhang, Hua Chen, Guoqi Liu, Lifeng Zhu
Summary: This study explored the effects of diet and dietary supplements on the gut microbiome of hybrid fish, as well as the differences in gut microbiome between hybrid fish and their parental hybrid species. The research also summarized the role of gut microbiome in the speciation and ecological invasion of hybrid fish.
Review
Pediatrics
Zakia Boudar, Sofia Sehli, Sara El Janahi, Najib Al Idrissi, Salsabil Hamdi, Nouzha Dini, Hassan Brim, Saaid Amzazi, Chakib Nejjari, Michele Lloyd-Puryear, Hassan Ghazal
Summary: Early infancy is a crucial period for the development of an infant's gut microbiota. Various factors, such as maternal factors, antibiotic exposure, delivery mode, diet, and feeding type, can influence microbiota development during the pre- and postnatal periods. The use of omics approaches to explore the neonatal microbiome can enhance our understanding of the relationship between the microbiome and newborn diseases.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Phillip J. Ankley, Stephanie D. Graves, Yuwei Xie, Abigail DeBofsky, Alana Weber, Markus Brinkmann, Vince P. Palace, Karsten Liber, Markus Hecker, David M. Janz, John P. Giesy
Summary: This study investigated the impact of selenium accumulation on the gut microbiome and morphometric endpoints of finescale dace. The results showed a hormetic response of alpha diversity of the gut microbiome to selenium exposure. Certain gut microbiome taxa were differentially abundant between exposure concentrations and correlated with liver-somatic index. Considering the potential effects of gut microbiome dysbiosis on wild fish condition, further research is necessary to understand the effects and potential adverse effects or benefits of selenium on the gut microbiome of field-collected fish.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Olga Burtseva, Anna Kublanovskaya, Tatiana Fedorenko, Elena Lobakova, Konstantin Chekanov
Summary: This study revealed the previously undescribed bacterial diversity in the White Sea fish gut microbiota using 16S rRNA metabarcoding, showing specific patterns of bacteria common in the water of this region.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Megha Chakraborty, Debarun Acharya, Tapan K. Dutta
Summary: The study investigated the gut bacterial communities of hilsa fish using culture-based and metagenomic approaches. It found a diverse array of bacteria in the intestines of hilsa, with different dominant phyla in freshwater and seawater samples. This research is important for understanding the gut microbiota composition and its relationship with migratory behavior and polyunsaturated fatty acid profile of anadromous fish.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anastasia Revel-Muroz, Mikhail Akulinin, Polina Shilova, Alexander Tyakht, Natalia Klimenko
Summary: The stability of the gut microbiome is crucial for maintaining its functional richness. This study compares the outcomes of mathematical modelling and statistical analysis in investigating the stability of the microbiome. The results show a significant correlation between the two approaches and confirm the inverse relationship between robustness and local stability.
COMPUTATIONAL AND STRUCTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Prasoon Kumar, Rajeshwari Sinha, Pratyoosh Shukla
Summary: This article discusses the crucial role of AI-assisted synthetic biology in modulating probiotics and improving human gut microbiome health. AI techniques help in understanding the genomic data of the gut microbiome and provide opportunities and challenges for the development of synthetic biology.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Sevda Zoghi, Amin Abbasi, Fatemah Sadeghpour Heravi, Mohammad Hossein Somi, Zeinab Nikniaz, Seyed Yaghoub Moaddab, Hamed Ebrahimzadeh Leylabadlo
Summary: This article discusses the association between the development of celiac disease and gut microbiota, the effects of infectious agents, especially the recent Covid-19 infection in celiac disease patients, and the efficacy of potential therapeutic approaches. Scientific literature suggests that microbiome-based therapy can improve the symptoms and quality of life of celiac disease patients, but the full potential of microbiota-based techniques requires further research.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Jacobo de la Cuesta-Zuluaga, Tim D. Spector, Nicholas D. Youngblut, Ruth E. Ley
Summary: Archaea of the order Methanomassiliicoccales use methylated amines such as trimethylamine as substrates for methanogenesis. Genomic adaptations differ by clade, not habitat preference, indicating convergent evolution between the clades. In the human gut, Methanomassiliicoccales are correlated with trimethylamine-producing bacteria but were not detected in all human populations.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Rachel L. Sadowsky, Pranvera Sulejmani, Peter A. Lio
Summary: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common, chronic and recurring inflammatory skin disorder. The etiology of AD involves environmental, genetic, and immunologic factors. The gut microbiome, which plays a role in maintaining the homeostasis of several organ systems, has been suggested to have a role in AD pathogenesis but studies have shown conflicting evidence. This review discusses recent insights into the role of the gut microbiome in AD pathogenesis and its interplay among other complex systems that govern the current assessments of and treatments for AD.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Basili, Stephen M. Techtmann, Luca Zaggia, Gian Marco Luna, Grazia Marina Quero
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence, partitioning, and sources of microbial pollutants in water samples collected in the Venice Lagoon. The results showed that pollutants mainly came from sewage and fecal contamination and were associated with particle attachment. The study emphasizes the importance of monitoring and managing microbial pollution in highly urbanized lagoon and semi-enclosed systems, and suggests measures to reduce particulate matter inputs.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Johanna Berlinghof, Friederike Peiffer, Ugo Marzocchi, Marco Munari, Grazia M. Quero, Laura Dennis, Christian Wild, Ulisse Cardini
Summary: Ocean acidification can impact seagrass holobionts by altering plant physiology and the composition of epiphytic communities. However, our understanding of the role of epiphytes in seagrass productivity under environmental changes is limited. In this study, Posidonia oceanica leaves were collected from CO2 vents to investigate their adaptation to ocean acidification. The results showed that leaves from the vent site had higher epiphytic cover and biomass, as well as increased net primary production compared to leaves from the ambient site. Epiphytes contributed significantly to the productivity of seagrass leaves, highlighting their important role in the holobiont response to ocean acidification.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
James F. Curran, Luca Zaggia, Grazia Marina Quero
Summary: The canals in the historical center of Venice have widespread sediment microbial pollution, including fecal contamination, antibiotic resistance, and heavy metal resistance. This poses potential risks to the water quality of the lagoon and adjacent marine areas as well as human health.
Article
Ecology
Grazia Marina Quero, Roberta Piredda, Marco Basili, Giulia Maricchiolo, Simone Mirto, Elena Manini, Anne Mette Seyfarth, Marco Candela, Gian Marco Luna
Summary: In this study, the microbiome of farmed seabream was explored using 16S rRNA gene high-throughput sequencing. It was found that the microbiomes associated with different tissues of seabream were distinct from the surrounding environment. The gut microbiome was the most diverse, while the gill and skin microbiomes showed higher similarity to the environmental microbiome. The connections between microbiomes were relatively low among the host's tissues, but the gill and skin microbiomes were found to be the most connected. These findings suggest that the host is the primary driver shaping the seabream microbiome.
Article
Fisheries
Peter Horstmann, Roel M. Maas, Xander V. de Boer, Theodorus M. B. de Jong, Thomas W. O. Staessen, Fotini Kokou, Johan W. Schrama
Summary: Recently, the cultivation of yellowtail kingfish in recirculating aquaculture systems has become popular, but the high faecal waste load has posed challenges. This study investigated the effects of partial fish meal replacement and ingredient grinding size on faecal waste production and characteristics in yellowtail kingfish. The results showed that reducing fish meal and increasing plant ingredient inclusion led to higher faecal waste production and lower removal efficiency. However, feeding to apparent satiation reduced these adverse effects. Decreasing the ingredient grinding size tended to lower faecal waste production without negatively affecting fish performance or faecal characteristics.
Article
Ecology
Konstantinos Kormas, Eleni Nikouli, Vasiliki Kousteni, Dimitrios Damalas
Summary: Fish microbiome science is progressing fast, but research on natural fish populations is lacking. This study analyzed the midgut bacterial microbiota of 12 fish species from the Gyaros Island marine protected area and found that the diversity of gut bacteria was significant and varied among different fish species.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Peter Horstmann, Roel M. Maas, Xander V. de Boer, Thomas W. O. Staessen, Fotini Kokou, Johan W. Schrama
Summary: This study assessed the effect of different feed types on the faecal characteristics and waste production of yellowtail kingfish. It found that the inclusion of natural ingredients in the diet reduced faecal waste production and improved faeces integrity. Therefore, dietary interventions offer possibilities to reduce the total suspended solid load for yellowtail kingfish farming.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Tran Huu Tinh, Fotini Kokou, Tran Ngoc Hai, Johan A. J. Verreth, Marc C. J. Verdegem
Summary: This research studied the effects of stocking density, feeding level, and C:N ratio on shrimp production, water quality, and microbial community composition. The results showed that the three factors had similar effects on production and the microbial community.
AQUACULTURAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Nikolaos Vlahos, Efi Levizou, Efstathia Patsea, Kalliopi Tasiou, Panagiotis Berillis, Efthimia Antonopoulou, Vlasoula Bekiari, Natalia Martou, Konstantinos Morfesis, Diamanto Lazari, Christodoulos-Stefanos Chatzimavroudis, Nikos Krigas, Konstantinos Kormas, Elena Mente
Summary: Brackish aquaponics using euryhaline fish and halophyte plants have potential as sustainable method for functional food production and high nutritional, commercial, and pharmaceutical value. The study found that sea bass exhibited better growth performance and feed conversion rate at 8 ppt and 14 ppt salinity levels compared to 20 ppt, while rock samphire showed better growth and survival at 8 ppt. Nitrate and phosphorous removal efficiency were higher at 8 ppt and 14 ppt, and essential oil yield of rock samphire was highest at 14 ppt. Overall, this research demonstrates the satisfactory growth performance of sea bass and rock samphire in a tailored brackish aquaponic system.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nikolaos Vlahos, Panagiotis Berillis, Efi Levizou, Efstathia Patsea, Nikolas Panteli, Maria Demertzioglou, Konstantinos Morfesis, Georgia Voudouri, Nikos Krigas, Kostantinos Kormas, Efthimia Antonopoulou, Eleni Mente
Summary: This study investigated the effect of different salinities on the growth performance and survival rate of sea bream and rock samphire in a brackish aquaponic system. The results showed that salinity 8 ppt had the best growth performance for both sea bream and rock samphire. Exposure to different salinities also resulted in changes in the expression of Hsps and MAPKs.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Jonathan Rhoades, Stamatia Fotiadou, Georgia Paschalidou, Theodoti Papadimitriou, Avelino Alvarez Ordonez, Konstantinos Kormas, Elisabeth Vardaka, Eleni Likotrafiti
Summary: This study examined the microbial population and presence of cyanobacterial toxins in commercially available spirulina products. Potentially pathogenic bacteria were detected in the products, along with microcystin toxins at levels that could exceed the recommended daily limits. The study highlights microbiological safety issues associated with commercial spirulina products produced in open ponds.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Nikolas Panteli, Konstantinos Feidantsis, Maria Demertzioglou, Vasiliki Paralika, Stelios Karapanagiotis, Constantinos C. Mylonas, Konstantinos Ar. Kormas, Eleni Mente, Pavlos Makridis, Efthimia Antonopoulou
Summary: Probiotic treatment with Phaeobacter inhibens enhances growth and development of greater amberjack through modulation of cellular signaling pathways involved in metamorphosis. The probiotic treatment promotes protein synthesis and hypertrophic growth, while reducing MAPKs levels. It also induces apoptosis and autophagy for structural remodeling processes, and increases enzymatic activities for energy demands of metamorphosis. These findings demonstrate the importance of probiotics in enhancing fish development and growth.
Article
Microbiology
Dimitris Rigas, Nikos Grivas, Aikaterini Nelli, Evangelia Gouva, Ioannis Skoufos, Konstantinos Kormas, Athina Tzora, Ilias Lagkouvardos
Summary: The use of antibiotics in open-water aquaculture can affect the growth of fish by disrupting the gut microbiota and increasing the abundance of parasites. This study highlights the need for interventions to restore a healthy and protective gut microbiome.
Review
Biochemical Research Methods
Pei-Ru Chen, Peng-Fei Xia
Summary: Carbon dioxide plays a crucial role in mitigating global climate change and supporting life on Earth. Synthetic biology and metabolic engineering offer a promising approach to enhance CO2 fixation by combining the advantages of autotrophic and heterotrophic organisms. This article reviews the current progress in constructing synthetic CO2 fixation pathways, discusses the underlying design principles and challenges, and provides insights into the future of carbon recycling through engineered synthetic carbon fixation pathways.
CURRENT OPINION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2024)
