Publications by authors named "Constance Nyiro"
Microbiologyopen
April 2019
Article Synopsis
- A study on UV resistance in bacteria from the marine cyanobacterium Moorea producens revealed that certain strains, specifically Bacillus licheniformis, exhibit notable UV resistance for the first time, raising concerns about the effectiveness of UV sterilization methods.
- Isolates collected from various Kenyan coastal sites showed that B. licheniformis had the highest UV resistance, with the order of resistance being Bacilli > γ proteobacteria > Actinobacteria, independent of pigmentation.
- The research suggests that while some bacteria can survive UV exposure, further study is needed to understand the mechanisms behind this resistance and its implications for bacteria living in association with cyanobacteria.
