Bacterial vaginosis is characterized by an imbalance of the vaginal microbiome and a characteristic biofilm formed on the vaginal epithelium, which is initiated and dominated by Gardnerella bacteria, and is frequently refractory to antibiotic treatment ...
C. Landlinger +12 more
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IntroductionThe gut microbiome is involved in multiple processes that influence host physiology, and therefore, disruptions in microbiome homeostasis have been linked to diseases or secondary infections.
Laura Vega +4 more
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The 125th anniversary of the first postulation of the soil origin of endophytic bacteria – a tribute to M.L.V. Galippe [PDF]
In both managed and natural ecosystems, a wide range of various non-nodulating bacteria can thrive as endophytes in the plant interior, and some can be beneficial to their hosts (Hallmann and Berg 2007; Reinhold-Hurek and Hurek 2011 ...
A Fernbach +15 more
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Beneficial Bacteria Isolated from Grapevine Inner Tissues Shape Arabidopsis thaliana Roots [PDF]
We investigated the potential plant growth-promoting traits of 377 culturable endophytic bacteria, isolated from Vitis vinifera cv. Glera, as good biofertilizer candidates in vineyard management.
Baldan, Barbara +8 more
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A Cross-Sectional Study of the Gut Microbiota Composition in Moscow Long-Livers
The aim was to assess the gut microbiota of long-livers from Moscow. This study included two groups of patients who signed their consent to participate. The group of long-livers (LL) included 20 participants aged 97–100 years (4 men and 16 women).
Daria A. Kashtanova +6 more
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The rhizosphere: a playground and battlefield for soilborne pathogens and beneficial microorganisms [PDF]
The rhizosphere is a hot spot of microbial interactions as exudates released by plant roots are a main food source for microorganisms and a driving force of their population density and activities.
Alabouvette, C. +4 more
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The treasure inside barley seeds: microbial diversity and plant beneficial bacteria
Bacteria associated with plants can enhance the plants’ growth and resistance against phytopathogens. Today, growers aim to reduce the use of mineral fertilizers and pesticides.
Nina Bziuk +6 more
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Inferences from inventories of microbes in ecological vineyard settings [PDF]
The effect of degraded soil conditions on microbial communities associating the rhizosphere and roots of grapevines was investigated within the frame of project CORE Organic Plus ReSolVe.
Castaldini, M. +2 more
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Lactiplantibacillus pentosus P2020 protects the hyperuricemia and renal inflammation in mice
IntroductionHyperuricemia (HUA) is a common metabolic disease, and its prevalence has been increasing worldwide. Pharmaceutical drugs have been used for controlling HUA but they all have certain side effects, which thus calls for discovering alternative ...
Zhihuan Wang +8 more
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More Bang For Your Buck: Quorum-Sensing Capabilities Improve the Efficacy of Suicidal Altruism [PDF]
Within the context of evolution, an altruistic act that benefits the receiving individual at the expense of the acting individual is a puzzling phenomenon. An extreme form of altruism can be found in colicinogenic E. coli.
Adami, Christoph +5 more
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