strain 306 is an alphaproteobacterium isolated from Mediterranean Sea sediments. It belongs to the genus , which was recently proposed and is still poorly characterized. In an effort to better understand the fundamental aspects of the microbiology of this genus, we present here the 4.82-Mb draft genome sequence of strain 306.
Background: Bacteria play a crucial role in maintaining the health of human skin. Research has demonstrated that probiotics present notable benefits for extraintestinal organs. Despite the extensive research on the impact of probiotics on skin health, there is a notable absence of regulatory frameworks governing their external application, with no approval from the FDA for any probiotic products for external use.
The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened concerns about increasing cases of human influenza virus, which pose a significant public health threat to the population in and around Chennai. Therefore, this study analyzed the prevalence of influenza viruses, including influenza A (InfA) and its subtypes H1N1 and H3N2, influenza B (InfB), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), in the population of Chennai and surrounding areas. The study included 444 nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal samples collected between September 2022 and March 2023 from hospitalized patients with severe respiratory symptoms.
Traditional fermented foods and beverages are important sources of probiotic microbes. The purpose of this study was to isolate yeast from Ethiopian fermented beverages and assess their probiotic activity in an setting. Yeast isolation, identification, and probiotic trait screening were conducted in accordance with established protocols.
Dairy and Functional Foods Research Unit, Eastern Regional Research Center, Agricultural Research Services, US Department of Agriculture, Wyndmoor, PA 19038.
β-Galactosidase is currently applied in foods for reduction of lactose but can also be used for its transgalactosylation activity to synthesize galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) as prebiotics. The ability of GRAS-status strains to exhibit such activities would benefit consumers given their extensive history with dairy products. The objective of this study was to characterize the production of GOS in 6 strains for their ability to synthesize GOS in 50 m sodium phosphate (pH 6.
Introduction: Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is the standard treatment for renal calculi. Direct visualization and fragmentation are its major advantages. The variable stone clearance rates and the ergonomic challenges faced by urologists are a few limitations.
