Wastewater-Based Surveillance of Human Adenoviruses in Italy: Quantification by Digital PCR and Molecular Typing via Nanopore Amplicon Sequencing by Carolina Veneri, G. Bonanno Ferraro, D. Congiu, A. Franco, D. Brandtner, P. Mancini, M. Iaconelli, The SARI Network, L. Lucentini, E. Suffredini, Giuseppina La Rosa

“…Our findings highlight the value of integrating quantitative and high-resolution molecular tools in WBE to improve surveillance and better understand the epidemiology of viral pathogens circulating in the human population.…”
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Roles of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in plant growth and disease management for sustainable agriculture by Muhammad Umer, Naureen Anwar, Mustansar Mubeen, Yun Li, Amjad Ali, Mohammed O. Alshaharni, Pingwu Liu

“…AMF also engage in synergistic interactions with rhizosphere microbiota such as Trichoderma, Pseudomonas, and Bacillus, enhancing their collective biocontrol efficacy against a broad spectrum of soil-borne pathogens, including fungi, bacteria, and nematodes. …”
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Development of the MTB/IC LAMP-MS Assay for Rapid Detection of <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> by Woong-Sik Jang, Seoyeon Park, Jun-min Lee, Eunji Lee, Chae-Seung Lim

“…<b>Methods:</b> In this study, we developed the MTB/IC LAMP-MS assay, a novel molecular diagnostic platform that integrates loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) technology with microscope (MS) detection. …”
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Therapeutic Opportunities in Overcoming Premature Termination Codons in Epidermolysis Bullosa via Translational Readthrough by Kathleen L. Miao, Ryan Huynh, David Woodley, Mei Chen

“…Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) comprises a group of inherited blistering disorders caused by pathogenic variants in genes essential for skin and mucosal integrity. …”
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Visualizing germination of microbiota endospores in the mammalian gut by Ningning Xu, Liyuan Lin, Yahui Du, Huibin Lin, Jia Song, Chaoyong Yang, Wei Wang

“…Transmission of bacterial endospores between the environment and people and the following germination in vivo play critical roles in both the deadly infections of some bacterial pathogens and the stabilization of the commensal microbiotas in humans. …”
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Phage‐mediated horizontal transfer of Salmonella enterica virulence genes with regulatory feedback from the host by Tianjing She, Demeng Tan, Jose Luis Balcazar, Ville‐Petri Friman, Danrui Wang, Dong Zhu, Mao Ye, Mingming Sun, Shujian Yuan, Feng Hu

“…Abstract Phage‐mediated horizontal transfer of virulence genes can enhance the transmission and pathogenicity of Salmonella enterica (S. enterica), a process potentially regulated by its regulatory mechanisms. …”
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Bioactive Potential of Some <i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> Strains from Macapá, Amazon, Brazil, Against the Housefly <i>Musca domestica</i> (Diptera: Muscidae) Under Laboratory Cond... by Tatiane Aparecida Nascimento, Maria José Paes, Fernando Hercos Valicente, Margareth Maria de Carvalho Queiroz

“…The high pathogenic activity of <i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> (<i>Bt</i>) strains against various insect orders has positioned it as the most effective, environmentally safe, and sustainable approach to integrated insect management. …”
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Molecular and Biochemical Characterization of Recombinant Guinea Pig Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha by Vijaya R. Dirisala, Amminikutty Jeevan, Lan H. Ly, David N. McMurray

“…TNF-α is essential for the development of a protective immune response to some pathogens, for example, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, by synergizing with other cytokines. …”
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Acoustic therapy for allergic rhinitis and chronic rhinosinusitis: modulating microbiome, immunity and well-being by Jude Oluwapelumi Alao, Kelvin E. M. Lau, David White, Kevin Lee, Chris Puli'uvea, Jim Bartley

“…Given this limited but expanding body of evidence, we integrate interdisciplinary insights from respiratory medicine, immunology, and microbiome science to provide a translational framework for future research. …”
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Effects of a Novel COL4A3 Homozygous/Heterozygous Splicing Mutation on the Mild Phenotype in a Family With Autosomal Recessive Alport Syndrome and a Literature Review by Dan Chen, Li Zhang, Jing Rao, Yan Zhou, Lujun Dai, Songsong Huang, Chunxia Yang, Qiuhan Bian, Tao Zhang, Xiaoyan Yang

“…Complementary analysis of clinical data was carried out, and we explored the expression and function of the variants to verify their pathogenicity. Results A splicing mutation (c.687 + 1G > T) in COL4A3 was found in a Chinese family. …”
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Physicochemical characteristics, volatile components and bioactivities of fermented seasoning sauce produced from cricket (Acheta domesticus) meal by Milan Dhakal, Varongsiri Kemsawasd, Kanyawee Whanmek, Wimonphan Chathiran, Saranya Intawong, Warangkana Srichamnong, Uthaiwan Suttisansanee, Suwapat Kittibunchakul

“…Two non-pathogenic food-derived bacteria, Staphylococcus piscifermentans TISTR 824 and Halobacillus sp. …”
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SLC26A4 C.317C > A Variant: Functional Analysis and Patient‐Derived Induced Pluripotent Stem Line Development by Yijing Li, Tao Sun, Sang Hu, Hongen Xu, Teng Zhang, Jinlong Liu, Shuangshuang Lu, Bing Wang, Guo Dan

“…This gene predominantly harbors pathogenic variants, including splice, nonsense, and missense. …”
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Comparative genomics analysis of Bacillus altitudinis G03 provides insights into its biocontrol and probiotic traits by Dongli Chen, Jie Lin, Yongen Yan, Jiang Pi, Jun-Fa Xu, Lingming Chen

“…In vitro experiments confirm that G03 successfully inhibits the growth of several fungi and pathogenic bacteria, hydrolyzes protein and cellulose, and is capable of forming strong adhesive biofilms. …”
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Immune and Safety Analysis of <i>ultra</i>IPV^TM, a Novel UVC-Inactivated Polio Vaccine by David A. MacLeod, John K. Tobin, Ruth V. Bushnell, Taralyn J. Wiggins, Shyamkumar TS, Ramchander Nadipelly, Steven Lawson, Viju V. Pillai, Gregory J. Tobin, Stephen J. Dollery

“…The potential of UVC inactivation to maintain structural integrity and immunogenicity of viral antigens, while circumventing safety issues with conventional vaccines, could bolster global polio eradication efforts and holds promise for applications to numerous other viral pathogens. …”
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Mature Tiankengs are biodiversity hotspots of soil microorganisms in the karst region by Junbo Yang, Xiaohui Wang, Keyi Wang, Danjuan Zeng, Ling Mo, Shuai Li, Baozhu Fang, Bhagwan Rekadwad, Wenjun Li, Gaozhong Pu

“…The microbial functions of human pathogenic, aromatic compounds and plastic degradation associated were higher in Tiankeng than in the outside. …”
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Potential molluscicidal and antimicrobial activities of rare earth elements against the land snail Theba pisana and certain microorganisms by Hesham A. M. Ibrahim, M. G. Fadl, Ibrahim A. I. Hassan, Mohammed E. Gad, Soma A. El Mogy, Mona M. Khalifa, A. I. L. Abd El Fatah

“…LREEs-based formulations exhibited marked antimicrobial activity against all tested pathogens by the measured inhibition zones. Results highlight the promising application of LREEs in integrated pest and microbial disease management. …”
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Antifibrotic therapies for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver diseaseKeypoints by Robert F. Schwabe, Frank Tacke, Atsushi Sugimoto, Scott L. Friedman

“…The arsenal of therapies for MASLD is rapidly expanding and includes macrophage transplantation, hepatocyte-specific oligonucleotides, as well as CAR T cell-based therapies. Integrating these novel therapeutic concepts into stage-specific and/or combination therapies targeting divergent pathogenic mechanisms and cell types is the focus of ongoing research, which may lead to fibrosis reduction in a higher percentage of patients with MASH.…”
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Mycotoxins in Broiler Production: Impacts on Growth, Immunity, Vaccine Efficacy, and Food Safety by Ramona Maria Olariu, Nicodim Iosif Fiţ, Cosmina Maria Bouari, George Cosmin Nadăş

“…The review further examines the synergistic interactions between mycotoxins and pathogens, the physiological and histopathological changes in exposed birds, and the implications for public health. …”
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Zr‐MOF Carrier‐Enhanced Dual‐Mode Biosensing Platforms for Rapid and Sensitive Diagnosis of Mpox by Huiyi Yang, Judun Zheng, Wei Wang, Jingyan Lin, Jingru Wang, Lunjing Liu, Wenjie Wu, Chengli Zhang, Mingxia Zhang, Yu Fu, Bin Yang, Yuhui Liao

“…Validation is conducted using 50 clinical samples, which is 100% concordant to those of quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), indicating that Ru@U6‐Ru/Pt NPs‐based dual‐mode sensing platforms showed great promise as rapid, sensitive, and accurate tools for diagnosis of the nucleic acid of MPXV and other infectious pathogens.…”
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Potential of the livestock industry environment as a reservoir for spreading antimicrobial resistance by Aswin Rafif Khairullah, Ikechukwu Benjamin Moses, Sheila Marty Yanestria, Fidi Nur Aini Eka Puji Dameanti, Mustofa Helmi Effendi, John Yew Huat Tang, Wiwiek Tyasningsih, Budiastuti Budiastuti, Muhammad Khaliim Jati Kusala, Dea Anita Ariani Kurniasih, Bantari Wisynu Kusuma Wardhani, Syahputra Wibowo, Ilma Fauziah Ma&apos;ruf, Ima Fauziah, Riza Zainuddin Ahmad, Latifah Latifah

“…Intensive livestock farming is an important source of AMR genes and environmental bacteria contamination and possible transfer to human pathogens. Bacteria intrinsic antibiotic resistant which are independent of antibiotic use further complicate the AMR issue and increase the risk of morbidity and mortality following infections from AMR bacteria. …”
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