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Variation in the structure and function of invertebrate-associated bacterial communities [PDF]

, 2017
Microorganisms are intricately involved in the ecology of many insects, often contributing to host fitness and forming evolutionarily stable associations. The interactions between hosts and microbes can significantly alter their evolutionary trajectories, enabling them to adapt to novel environmental conditions.
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Dynamically Actuated Reconfigurable Topographical Surface Enables Active Control of Implant‐Associated Infections

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A dynamically actuated reconfigurable topographical surface (DARTS) integrates contact‐mediated bactericidal nanotopography with programmable mechanical actuation to actively disrupt bacterial biofilms. Dynamic surface reconfiguration enhances bacterial killing and suppresses implant‐associated infections in vivo, providing a new strategy for active ...
Mohammad Asadi Tokmedash, Jihun Lee, J. Scott VanEpps, Sungmin Nam, Jouha Min   +4 more
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Biodegradable 3D‐Printable and Coatable Antifouling Composites for Marine Applications

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Marine biofouling damages submerged surfaces and raises greenhouse gas emissions. Biodegradable antifouling biocomposites were developed by hot‐mixing beeswax, Tween 80, and calcium stearate or stearic acid. Adjusting the component ratio enables processing via hot‐pressing, 3D‐printing, or dip‐coating.
Gabriele Corigliano, Lorenzo Ravelli, Martina Nardi, Ruowen Tu, Elena Bellini, Valerio Isa, Carlo Filippeschi, Roberta Finazzi, Luca Ceseracciu, Niloofar Paknezhad, Vincenzo Scribano, Paolo Galli, Silvia Lavorano, Simone Montano, Barbara Mazzolai, Marco Contardi, Pietro Cataldi, Athanassia Athanassiou   +17 more
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Microbial diversity of Mongolian traditional cheese based on high-throughput sequencing technology [PDF]

Zhongguo niangzao
Using cheese produced by natural fermentation with Mongolian traditional wooden barrels in Inner Mongolia pastoral areas as raw materials, the microbial diversity of fermented curd and cheese samples at different stages of ripening was analyzed by ...
LIU Min, LIN Jiawei, JIAO Yuwei, DU Haoyue
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Nitrogen Fertilizer Driven Bacterial Community Structure in a Semi-Arid Region of Northeast China

, 2021
The soil nitrogen (N) cycle is an essential role of the biogeochemical cycle. Bacteria play an irreplaceable part in the soil N cycle, but the impact of different N gradients on bacterial communities remains unclear.
Ling Wang, Qian Li, Lichun Wang, Meng Wang, Hang Liu, Yuan Lin   +5 more
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Changes in the Bacterial Community Structure in Stored Wormbed Leachate

Microbial Physiology, 2014
Organic wastes, such as cow manure, are often composted with earthworms (vermicomposting) while excess water is drained and collected. This wormbed leachate is nutrient-rich and it has been extensively used to fertilize plants. However, it is derived partially from a not yet finished compost process and could exhibit phytotoxicity or contain ...
Elda M, Romero-Tepal, Eduardo, Contreras-Blancas, Yendi E, Navarro-Noya, Víctor M, Ruíz-Valdiviezo, Marco, Luna-Guido, Federico A, Gutiérrez-Miceli, Luc, Dendooven   +6 more
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External control of bacterial community structure in lakes [PDF]

Limnology and Oceanography, 2006
We investigated the importance of a regional factor for bacterial communities in lakes. External factors dominated the control of community structures in lakes with retention times up to 200 d, most likely as a result of bacterial import. Because these lakes are numerous in the boreal zone, regional processes can be of great importance for bacterial ...
Eva S. Lindström, Markus Forslund, Grete Algesten, Ann-Kristin Bergström   +3 more
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A Critical Call for Mechanistic Investigations of Metal‐Bacteria Interactions

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
It is well established that the antibacterial properties of metals have tremendous importance for bioengineering applications. What is not as appreciated, however, is the reproducibility crisis in this field's vast literature. In this perspective, we highlight this reproducibility problem, discuss its sources, and suggest solutions towards focused ...
J. Rackwitz, A. Bandyopadhyay, S. Belkin, S. Bose, N. Eliaz, J. L. Gilbert, T. C. Lowe, F. Mücklich, R. J. Turner, C. C. Tasan   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biomass DNA: An Emerging Building Block for Advanced Materials

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Biomass DNA is rapidly emerging from its traditional role as a genetic blueprint to serve as a versatile abundant, highly programmable polymeric building block. This review highlights the transformation of macroscopic bulk biomass DNA into next generation of functional materials, spanning from dynamic hydrogels, sustainable bioplastics, and high ...
Yuwei Hu, Itamar Willner, Li Niu
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Effects of Plant Genotype and Growth Stage on the Betaproteobacterial Communities Associated with Different Potato Cultivars in Two Fields [PDF]

, 2010
Bacterial communities in the rhizosphere are dynamic and susceptible to changes in plant conditions. Among the bacteria, the betaproteobacteria play key roles in nutrient cycling and plant growth promotion, and hence the dynamics of their community ...
Overbeek, L.S., van, Falcao Salles, J.; id_orcid, Inceoglu, O., Salles, J.F., Falcao Salles, J., van Overbeek, L., van Elsas, J.D., Inceoglu, Ozgul, Elsas, J.D., van   +8 more
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