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Abundance and Distribution of Enteric Bacteria and Viruses in Coastal and Estuarine Sediments—a Review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
The long term survival of fecal indicator organisms (FIOs) and human pathogenic microorganisms in sediments is important from a water quality, human health and ecological perspective.
Abdelzaher   +269 more
core   +12 more sources

Influence of seasonality on macroinvertebrate diversity associated with the aquatic fern Salvinia biloba Raddi

open access: yesEntomoBrasilis, 2020
. The genus Salvinia is composed of fast-growing floating ferns, capable of surviving in different environmental conditions. Some authors suggest that the relationships between this genus and macroinvertebrates may serve as water quality indicators.
Rennan Leite Martins Coutinho   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Microbial Contamination of Dental Unit Waterlines and Potential Risk of Infection: A Narrative Review

open access: yesPathogens, 2020
Several studies have revealed that dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) are often contaminated by large numbers of various micro-organisms (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses).
Anna Maria Spagnolo   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Complex regulation of the aflatoxin biosynthesis gene cluster of Aspergillus flavus in relation to various combinations of water activity and temperature [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
A microarray analysis was performed to study the effect of varying combinations of water activity and temperature on the activation of aflatoxin biosynthesis genes in Aspergillus flavus grown on YES medium. Generally A.
Abdel-Hadi, Ahmed   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Occurrence of coliforms in water samples of the Perequê and Penedo Rivers in Paraná, Brazil

open access: yesBrazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 1998
The Perequê and Penedo rivers flow through the plains of Praia de Leste and fall into the sea between the municipalities of Pontal do Sul and Ponta do Poço.
Ilma Hiroko Higuti   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Aeromonas Isolates from Human Diarrheic Stool and Groundwater Compared by Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis

open access: yesEmerging Infectious Diseases, 2003
Gastrointestinal infections of Aeromonas species are generally considered waterborne; for this reason, Aeromonas hydrophila has been placed on the United States Environmental Protection Agency Contaminant Candidate List of emerging pathogens in drinking ...
Mark A. Borchardt   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Disinfectant, Soap or Probiotic Cleaning? Surface Microbiome Diversity and Biofilm Competitive Exclusion

open access: yesMicroorganisms, 2020
This study extends probiotic cleaning research to a built environment. Through an eight-month cleaning trial, we compared the effect of three cleaning products (disinfectant, plain soap, and a probiotic cleaner containing a patented Bacillus spore ...
Wendy Stone   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Principles of green microbiology: The microbial blueprint for sustainable development

open access: yesEnvironmental Advances, 2023
Food, energy, pharmaceuticals, and plastics are some of the most commonly used commodities in the world. Their production and disposal are among the leading impediments to environmental sustainability.
Adenike A. Akinsemolu
doaj   +1 more source

Quantitative Detection of Syntrophic Fatty Acid-degrading Bacterial Communities in Methanogenic Environments [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
In methanogenic habitats, volatile fatty acids (VFA), such as propionate and butyrate, are major intermediates in organic matter degradation. VFA are further metabolized to H2, acetate and CO2 by syntrophic fatty acid-degrading bacteria (SFAB) in ...
Maki, James   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Elaboration of a spontaneous gluten-free sourdough with a mixture of amaranth, buckwheat, and quinoa flours analyzing microbial load, acidity, and pH [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Pseudocereals are gluten-free, nutrient-dense raw materials that are being considered for the production of gluten-free products, especially bread. This study proposes a gluten-free sourdough formula based on equal amounts of amaranth, buckwheat and ...
Carbó Moliner, Rosa   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

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