Cutting-edge: bionanomaterial solutions in the battle against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 by U. Saeed, R. Uppal, M. H. Najmi, I. Fazal, A. A. Khan, Z. Z. Piracha, M. R. Uppal, H. N. Ijaz, D. U. Ozsahin, B. Uzun, I. Ozsahin

“…A paradigm-shifting weapon in this battle lies in the realm of nanoparticles, where the amalgamation of cutting-edge nanochemistry begets a cornucopia of inventive techniques and methodologies designed to thwart the advances of this pernicious pathogen. Nanochemistry, an artful fusion of chemistry and nanoscience, provides a fertile landscape for researchers to craft innovative shields against infection. …”
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Miniaturized Devices for Isothermal Amplification and Photometric Quantification of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa by P Ramya Priya, Satish Kumar Dubey, Sanket Goel

“…The platform showed enhanced sensitivity and specificity, providing a cost-effective and accurate solution for on-site detection/quantification of pathogens. <italic>Conclusions:</italic> The integration of isothermal RPA with the miniaturized photometric detection platform proved successful in achieving the goal of rapid and specific pathogen detection. …”
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Quorum sensing in Porphyromonas gingivalis and oral microbial interactions: a scoping review by Zelda Ziyi Zhao, Wenwen Shan, Lifeng Guo, Chun Hung Chu, Jing Zhang, Jing Zhang

“…Autoinducer-1 enhances the pathogenicity of P. gingivalis, facilitating its integration into complex oral microbial communities. …”
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Molecular mechanisms underlying leaf enlargement in spaceflight-mutated ‘Deqin’alfalfa by Qian Kuang, Rui Ding, Die Huang, Chenggang He, Hua Jiang

“…Enrichment analysis revealed that pathways such as ribosome, biosynthesis of amino acids, photosynthesis, plant-pathogen interaction, starch and sucrose metabolism, and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis were significantly involved in the leaf enlargement process. …”
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Phenylacetic acid metabolic genes are associated with Mycobacteroides abscessus dominant circulating clone 1 by Brittany N. Ross, Emma Evans, Marvin Whiteley

“…Both DCCs and the rough colony morphology have been linked to increased pathogenicity, but the mechanisms are unclear. This study explored the genomes of MAB isolates collected from individuals within the CF@LANTA CF center along with publicly available genomes to identify genes associated with more pathogenic MAB DCCs. …”
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Hydrogen Sulfide Negative Salmonella and their Implication for Standard Culture-based Identification by Kingsley E. Bentum, Rejoice Nyarku, Emmanuel Kuufire, Temesgen Samuel, Charlene R. Jackson, Woubit Abebe

“…By analyzing various methods employed in recent years to isolate H2S-negative strains, we advocate for the early integration of non-H2S-dependent detection techniques to guide isolation workflows and prevent the unintentional exclusion of viable H2S-negative serovars. …”
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Innovation and entrepreneurship education for medical students: a global bibliometric analysis (2000–2024) by Xinyang Wu, Fang Zhan, Xiaoran Zhang, Ting Wang

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RNA‐Based Biopesticides: Pioneering Precision Solutions for Sustainable Aquaculture in China by Yiran Huang, Yingmin Dai, Zhuotong Huang, Mengqi Zhang, Lijun Xiu, Xianhui Zhang, Youyu Zhang, Lixing Huang

“…Factors such as target gene selection, varying effectiveness across pests, and susceptibility of dsRNA to pathogen degradation can influence overall efficacy. …”
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Genetic diversity and antimicrobial resistance of clinical Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates: An ISSR-PCR analysis by Poonamrani Mishra, Debasish Sahoo, Mahesh Chandra Sahu

“…Background: Klebsiella pneumoniae is a major nosocomial pathogen associated with severe infections and increasing antimicrobial resistance. …”
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Combined effects of hydrological conditions and socioeconomic factors on the seasonal dynamics of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome in China, 2011–2022: a modelling study... by Hong-Han Ge, Kun Liu, Fang-Yu Ding, Peng Huang, Yan-Qun Sun, Ming Yue, Hong Su, Qian Wang, Nicholas Philip John Day, Richard James Maude, Dong Jiang, Li-Qun Fang, Wei Liu

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Carrier-Based Application of RsPod1EGY Phage to Effective Control Potato Bacterial Wilt by Kamel M. Elhalag, Yasser S. A. Mazrou, Abdelnaser A. Elzaawely, Abeer H. Makhlouf, Sherine A. Elsaed, Hanafey F. Maswada, Tran Dang Xuan, Asmaa El-Nagar

“…Potato yield was preserved in compost and talc powder treatments comparable to pathogen-free controls. These results underscore the potential of integrating bacteriophage RsPod1EGY with suitable carriers for sustainable bacterial wilt management, highlighting the importance of delivery methods in agricultural applications.…”
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Effectiveness of inactivated COVID-19 vaccines against mild disease, pneumonia, and severe disease among persons infected with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant: real-world study in Jilin... by Hongqin Xu, Hongyan Li, Hailong You, Peng Zhang, Nan Li, Nan Jiang, Yang Cao, Ling Qin, Guixiang Qin, Hongbo Qu, Heyuan Wang, Bo Zou, Xia He, Dan Li, Huazhong Zhao, Gang Huang, Yang Li, Hefeng Zhang, Liping Zhu, Hongmei Qiao, Hongjun Li, Shurong Liu, Lina Gu, Guidong Yin, Ye Hu, Songbai Xu, Weiying Guo, Nanya Wang, Chaoying Liu, Pujun Gao, Jie Cao, Yang Zheng, Kaiyu Zhang, Yang Wang, Hui Chen, Jian Zhang, Dongmei Mu, Junqi Niu

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Infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus sinensis diagnosed with next-generation sequencing: a case report and literature review by Rong Wang, Bin Niu, Jiaolong Ren, Liaoyun Zhang

“…Despite multiple diagnostic attempts, including blood cultures, no causative pathogen was identified. Blood mNGS revealed the presence of S. sinensis, a rare pathogen associated with IE. …”
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Characterizing the Endophytic Microbiome and Microbial Functional Assemblages Associated with Fengtang Plum (<i>Prunus salicina</i> Lindl.) Development and Resistance by Jiqing Lei, Yinna Shi, Hong Li, Rui Wang

“…While the enrichment of Lactobacillus and Trichoderma during mid-to-late stages may suggest potential associations with aromatic compound production and fungal pathogen resistance, these hypotheses require validation through targeted metabolomics and pathogen challenge experiments. …”
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A Review on Collar Rot Disease of Soybean Caused by Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc. by Gurpreet Kaur Bhamra, Munmi Borah

“…Keeping these points in view, the present review has attempted to compile findings on collar rot disease of soybean, the pathogen associated with it, symptoms, mode of spread, disease cycle, strategies on integrated disease management and influence of weather parameters on occurrence of the disease. …”
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Development of a molecular genetics and cell biology toolbox for the filamentous fungus Diplodia sapinea. by Anne Geertje Oostlander, Laura Brodde, Miriam von Bargen, Bernard Slippers, Yvonne Becker, Ulrike Brandt, Frank Klawonn, Christiaan Grobler, Lucas Well, Jan Stenlid, Jonas Oliva, Malin Elfstrand, Andre Fleissner

“…Fuckel is a widespread fungal pathogen affecting conifers worldwide. Infections can lead to severe symptoms, such as shoot blight, canker, tree death, or blue stain in harvested wood, especially in Pinus species. …”
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Unveiling Prophage Diversity and Host Interactions in Liberibacter: Genomic Insights for Phage Therapy Against Citrus Huanglongbing by Hui Yin, Jiaxing Wan, Siyu Zhang, Zhuozhuo Wu, Wanshan Zhang, Yuxia Gao

“…HLB is a severe and devastating disease affecting citrus plants, for which no cure is currently available. The pathogen CLas is an unculturable, phloem-limited α-proteobacterium associated with HLB. …”
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Could Urology’s Antimicrobial Stewardship Be Enhanced by the Routine Use of the Meares and Stamey Test? by Simone Botti, Tommaso Ceccato, Michele Rizzo, Giovanni Liguori, Alessandro Zucchi, Alessandro Palmieri, Truls E. Bjerklund Johansen, Tommaso Cai

“…The test enables precise pathogen identification and facilitates targeted antimicrobial therapy. …”
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Development of Antimicrobial Biopolymer Film Incorporated with a Mixture of Sodium Lactate and Diacetate and Studying its Efficacy Against Listeria monocytogenes and Microbiologica... by Katherine Sierra, Luis Guzman, Vianca Tashiguano, Micah T. Black, Payten Leeds, Jakob Doster, Laura J. Garner, Sungeun Cho, Yucheng Peng, Amit Morey

“…Through the 12-week storage, the LD biopolymer film initially exhibited bacteriostatic effects, followed by bactericidal (decrease of ∼2 log CFU/g), and again bacteriostatic effect on the pathogen during weeks 0–4, 5–6, and 7–12, respectively. …”
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Microbiome-Based Interventions for Food Safety and Environmental Health by Blessing Oteta Simon, Nnabueze Darlington Nnaji, Christian Kosisochukwu Anumudu, Job Chinagorom Aleke, Chiemerie Theresa Ekwueme, Chijioke Christopher Uhegwu, Francis Chukwuebuka Ihenetu, Promiselynda Obioha, Onyinye Victoria Ifedinezi, Precious Somtochukwu Ezechukwu, Helen Onyeaka

“…Focusing on food safety and environmental health, we examine how microbial variability impacts pathogen control in food chains and ecosystem resilience, integrating socioeconomic and environmental factors. …”
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