Biofilm and Extracellular Polymeric Substance (EPS) synergy: Revealing Staphylococcus's role in nitrate bioremediation.

Staphylococcus species, traditionally associated with pathogenicity, are gaining attention for their role in environmental bioremediation, particularly nitrate reduction, which is crucial for mitigating eutrophication. In this study, denitrifying, biofilm-forming Staphylococcus strains were isolated from Dal Lake, India. Biofilm formation was quantified using a microtiter plate assay, and extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) were measured by dry weight.

Probiotic Potential of Lactobacillus and Enterococcus Strains Isolated From the Faecal Microbiota of Critically Endangered Hangul Deer (Cervus hanglu hanglu): Implications for Conservation Management.

The mammalian gut microbiota plays a crucial role in promoting host health, and lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are commonly employed as probiotics for their beneficial effects. The Hangul deer (Cervus hanglu hanglu), a critically endangered red deer subspecies found in the Indian subcontinent, requires meticulous health management for its conservation. This pioneering study aimed to isolate, identify, and evaluate the in-vitro probiotic functional properties of LAB strains from the faeces of Hangul deer.