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Community Composition and Ex Situ Cultivation of Fungi Associated with UNESCO Heritage Monuments in the Bay of Naples

Applied Sciences, 2021
The Bay of Naples, Italy, is renowned for its archaeological heritage. However, this heritage is threatened by the combination of weathering and the biological activity of microorganisms.
Mariagioia Petraretti, Karl J. Duffy, Angelo Del Mondo, Antonino Pollio, Antonino De Natale   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Characterization of a Portable Computed Tomography System for In Situ Analysis of Wooden Sculptures in Cultural Heritage

X-Ray Spectrometry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Portable X‐ray computed tomography (portable CT) has become an important tool for the non‐destructive investigation of cultural heritage objects, particularly when in situ analysis is required. This work presents the experimental characterization and application of a transportable cone‐beam CT system designed for the inspection of large and ...
Anderson de Paula, Isis Franzi, Roberta Borges, Josiane Cavalcante, Olga Araujo, Alessandra Machado, Ricardo Tadeu Lopes, Davi Ferreira de Oliveira   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Heterogeneous survival upon disinfection underlies evolution of increased tolerance

Microbiology Spectrum
Disinfection is important to limit the spread of infections, but failure of disinfection may foster the evolution of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria.
Niclas Nordholt, Lydia-Yasmin Sobisch, Annett Gödt, Dominique Lewerenz, Frank Schreiber   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Surface properties and biofilm formation of a manufacturer‐reinforced, nanographene‐modified pre‐polymerized CAD‐CAM polymethylmethacrylate denture base material: An in vitro study

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To evaluate the surface roughness, hydrophobicity, and Candida albicans biofilm formation of three denture base materials, including two computer‐aided design and computer‐aided manufacturing (CAD‐CAM) polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) resins and one conventional heat‐polymerized PMMA, before and after thermocycling (TC).
Gülce Çakmak, Pedro Molinero‐Mourelle, Seyed Ali Mosaddad, Sara Farjoud, Deniz Yılmaz, Sigrun Eick, Martin Schimmel, Burak Yilmaz   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Unraveling the microbiomes contributing to biodeterioration dynamics of limestone heritage at the Longmen Grottoes archeological site

Microbiome
Background The Longmen Grottoes archeological site is a representative of the UNESCO World Heritage. Unfortunately, the long-term exposure to the outdoor environment has caused severe damage to the limestone heritage at this archeological site due to ...
Xiaoying Zhang, Chaolong Ma, Fasi Wu, Xiaobo Liu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development of a methodology for the characterisation and assessment of biodeteriogens on archaeological surfaces by use of a portable LED-induced fluorescence instrument

Heritage Science, 2022
The present study focuses on the development of a fast, non-invasive methodology, appropriate for the detection and characterization of biodeterioration present on the surface of archaeological/historical stone objects and monuments, by exploiting the ...
A. Giakoumaki, A. Philippidis, P. Siozos, I. Pyrri, D. Anglos, P. Pouli   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dry Cleaning and Post‐Cleaning Strategies in Food Processing Facilities: A Scoping Review

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 25, Issue 4, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Effective dry cleaning and post‐cleaning treatments are essential for maintaining food safety in dry‐food processing environments where water use must be minimized. This scoping review mapped and synthesized empirical research on minimal‐water cleaning methods applied to industrial surfaces, focusing on their efficacy against microbial and ...
Zahra Shahbazi, Curtis L. Weller, Prashant Dahal, Byron D. Chaves   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Consequences of benzalkonium chloride tolerance for selection dynamics and de novo resistance evolution driven by antibiotics

npj Antimicrobials and Resistance
Biocides are used in large amounts in industrial, medical, and domestic settings. Benzalkonium chloride (BAC) is a commonly used biocide, for which previous research revealed that Escherichia coli can rapidly adapt to tolerate BAC-disinfection, with ...
Orestis Kanaris, Lydia-Yasmin Sobisch, Annett Gödt, Frank Schreiber, Niclas Nordholt   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Identifying keystone taxa and metabolisms of epilithic biofilms is crucial to the conservation of stone heritage from biodeterioration

Frontiers in Microbiology
BackgroundOutdoor stone heritage accounts for a large portion of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is an essential carrier of the ancient civilization of our society.
Chenchen Ma, Xiaoying Zhang, Fasi Wu, Xiaobo Liu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

In Vitro Evaluation of Thymus serpyllum Essential Oil Against Paracoccus marcusii IBR3: A Potential Natural Protection Strategy for Historic Mural Paintings

Environmental Microbiology Reports, Volume 18, Issue 3, June 2026.
Historic mural paintings are highly vulnerable to microbial biodeterioration. This study reports the first identification of Paracoccus marcusii strain IBR3 on a 19th‐century Italian mural. In vitro tests revealed enzymatic activities, including casein hydrolysis and calcium carbonate dissolution, linking the strain to protein binder and mineral ...
Michele Narduzzi, Claudia Pelosi, Vittorio Vinciguerra, Chiara Antonelli, Anna Maria Vettraino   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source