Publications by authors named "M Kulikov"

Gelling agents are necessary for the preparation of solid or semisolid media. For more than a hundred years, agar has been the primary gelling agent. However, a substantial body of evidence has accumulated suggesting that agar-based media inhibit the growth of many microbial species through the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), toxic organic contaminants, or competitive exclusion effects.

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Platinum group metals (PGMs) assume an important role within the chemistry and chemical engineering due to their exceptional chemical stability in high temperatures and various environmental conditions. Their unique attributes make them highly demanded materials across an array of industries. Nevertheless, the gradual depletion of PGM reserves underscores necessitates of recycling PGM-containing waste as a means to ensure the reasonable utilization of resources.

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The modern paradigm assumes that interspecies communication of microorganisms occurs through precise regulatory mechanisms. In particular, antagonism between bacteria or bacteria and fungi can be achieved by direct destruction of the targeted cells through the regulated production of antimicrobial metabolites or by controlling their adaptive mechanisms, such as the formation of biofilms. The quorum-quenching phenomenon provides such a countermeasure strategy.

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The initial screening of probiotic strains in vitro, carried out by different methods, may omit strains that are promising from the point of view of biotechnology or, conversely, mark as promising strains those that will lose activity when transferred in vivo. It is known that the release of metabolites by probiotic bacteria, in particular, lactobacilli, is highly dependent on the biochemical context. In this work, we modified the method that was previously successfully used for the selection of probiotics for poultry, based on their antioxidant and DNA-protective properties.

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Article Synopsis
  • The Arctic seas are gaining attention for their potential in hydrocarbon extraction and new marine transport routes, necessitating detailed studies of geohazards related to seismicity.
  • This paper focuses on ocean-bottom seismographs (OBS) using advanced broadband molecular-electronic transfer sensors, showcasing their design and functionality through a case study in the Laptev Sea from 2018-2020.
  • By analyzing data from pilot deployments, the study highlights the sensors' capabilities in various seismological applications and emphasizes their future use in assessing seismic hazards and understanding the impacts on Arctic permafrost and methane release.
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