Microbiology Research, Vol. 15, Pages 598-613: Correlation between Aerosol Particulates, Carcass Dirtiness, and Hygiene Indicators of Bovine Carcasses in the Abattoir Environment: Results of a Study in Italy Microbiology Research doi: 10.3390/microbiolres15020039 Authors: Beniamino T. Cenci-Goga Emma Tedeschini Egidia Costanzi Margherita Maranesi Musafiri Karama Saeed El-Ashram Cristina Saraiva Juan García-Díez Massimo Zerani Ebtesam M. Al-Olayan Luca Grispoldi The objective of this study was to demonstrate the possible correlation of visible carcass contamination and abattoir aerosol quality ..read more

Microbiology Research, Vol. 15, Pages 582-597: Antiviral Activity of Flavonoids from Bauhinia holophylla Leaves against Zika virus Microbiology Research doi: 10.3390/microbiolres15020038 Authors: Rodrigo Michelini de Oliveira Thomasi Thaiz Rodrigues Teixeira Gabriela Francine Martins Lopes Simony Carvalho Mendonça Brendo Araujo Gomes Suzana Guimarães Leitão Tiago Alves de Oliveira Sara Thamires Dias da Fonseca Alex Gutterres Taranto Jaqueline Maria Siqueira Ferreira Luciana Alves Rodrigues dos Santos Lima Ana Hortência Fonsêca Castro Zika virus (ZIKV) is involved in the etiology of serious ner ..read more

Microbiology Research, Vol. 15, Pages 567-581: Molecular Biological Methods to Assess Different Botrytis cinerea Strains on Grapes Microbiology Research doi: 10.3390/microbiolres15020037 Authors: Louis Backmann Katharina Schmidtmann Pascal Wegmann-Herr Andreas Jürgens Maren Scharfenberger-Schmeer Botrytis cinerea is a well-known pathogen that can be challenging to control in crops, such as wine grapes. To adapt to the increasing problems of climate change and strain resistance, it is important to find new methods to detect Botrytis cinerea and differentiate strains. These methods include strai ..read more

Microbiology Research, Vol. 15, Pages 550-566: Altered Cytostructure and Lignolytic Enzymes of Ganoderma boninense in Response to Phenolic Compounds Microbiology Research doi: 10.3390/microbiolres15020036 Authors: Yasmeen Siddiqui Daarshini Ganapathy Ganoderma boninense is a white-rot fungus that causes basal stem rot (BSR) disease in the oil palm. Potential natural inhibitors, such as gallic acid, thymol, propolis, and carvacrol, were assessed for their antagonistic effects against G. boninense. These naturally occurring phenolic compounds have also been utilised to inhibit hydrolytic and lig ..read more

Microbiology Research, Vol. 15, Pages 525-549: Polysaccharides and Lectins: A Natural Complementary Approach against the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic Microbiology Research doi: 10.3390/microbiolres15020035 Authors: Radu Lefter Prairna Balyan Ioana-Miruna Balmus Abdellah Ech-Chahad Ahmad Ali Alin Ciobica Antoneta Dacia Petroaie Gabriela Halitchi Bogdan Novac Catalina Ionescu Fatima Zahra Kamal Infection with the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the cause of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), has emerged as a global pandemic, with a high toll on casualties, economic impact, and human lifestyle. Despite the rec ..read more

Microbiology Research, Vol. 15, Pages 508-524: Transcription Factors Mcm1 and Sfp1 May Affect [PSI+] Prion Phenotype by Altering the Expression of the SUP35 Gene Microbiology Research doi: 10.3390/microbiolres15020034 Authors: Andrew G. Matveenko Anastasiia S. Mikhailichenko Polina B. Drozdova Galina A. Zhouravleva Mcm1 is an essential Q/N-rich transcription factor. Q/N-rich proteins interact with each other, and many affect the [PSI+] prion formed by the translation termination factor Sup35 (eRF3). We found that transient MCM1 overexpression increased nonsense suppression in [PSI+] strains an ..read more

Microbiology Research, Vol. 15, Pages 489-507: The Role of the Gut Microbiota in Neurodegenerative Diseases Microbiology Research doi: 10.3390/microbiolres15020033 Authors: Arshilin Philip Mani Balamuralikrishnan Balasubramanian Linsha A. Mali Kadanthottu Sebastian Joseph Arun Meyyazhagan Manikantan Pappuswamy Biljo V. Joseph The human gut has a rich and dynamic microbial population that plays an important role in many physiological activities. This review explores the complex interaction between the gut microbiota and human health, with an emphasis on its effect on neurodegenerative illnesses ..read more

Microbiology Research, Vol. 15, Pages 468-488: Medicinal Plants Used in Sri Lankan Traditional Medicine for Dengue Fever Microbiology Research doi: 10.3390/microbiolres15020032 Authors: Jayani K. Handagala Nishantha Kumarasinghe Charitha L. Goonasekara Anchala I. Kuruppu Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral infectious disease caused by the dengue virus, is a significant global health concern, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. Despite preventive efforts, Sri Lanka faces recurring dengue outbreaks, with the Western province being the most affected. Current treatments primarily focu ..read more

Microbiology Research, Vol. 15, Pages 457-467: The Effect of Conserved Histidine on the Proximity of Fe-S Clusters in Adenosine-5’-Phosphosulfate Reductases from Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enteromorpha intestinalis Microbiology Research doi: 10.3390/microbiolres15020031 Authors: Jung-Sung Chung Sung-Kun Kim Thomas Leustek This study investigates the impact of conserved histidine (His) residue mutations on the adenosine 5’-phosphosulfate (APS) reductase enzymes Pseudomonas aeruginosa APR (PaAPR) and Enteromorpha intestinalis APR (EiAPR), focusing on the effects of His-to ..read more

Microbiology Research, Vol. 15, Pages 447-456: Comparative Analysis of Cyanotoxins in Fishponds in Nigeria and South Africa Microbiology Research doi: 10.3390/microbiolres15020030 Authors: Odo J. Bassey Jabulani R. Gumbo Munyaradzi Mujuru Adeeyo Adeyemi Farai Dondofema Over the decades, the aquaculture sector has witnessed substantial growth, contributing significantly to the nation’s economy. However, the menace of CyanoHABs threatens the sustainability of fish farming. Considering the possible hazards linked to cyanotoxins in food and water, a comparative study design between c ..read more