Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC)
Burkholderia cepacia (aka Pseudomonas cepacia) is a Gram-negative, aerobic, non-fermenting bacillus that is clinically important as an opportunistic pathogen, particularly in patients with cystic fibrosis […]
Microbiology
The Toxins of Bacillus cereus: Cereulide
Bacillus cereus produces several clinically relevant toxins that fall into two main categories: emetic (vomiting-type) toxins and diarrheal toxins. These toxins differ in structure, mechanism […]
The Chikungunya virus (CHIKV)
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is an arthropod-borne virus belonging to the genus Alphavirus within the family Togaviridae. It is transmitted primarily through the bites of infected […]
Quorum Sensing-It’s Role In Bioluminescence of Vibrio fischeri
Quorum sensing (QS) is a conserved mechanism used by bacteria to coordinate group behaviors in response to changes in population density. It allows microbial communities […]
Ageing Mechanisms In Yeasts
To understand the mechanisms of ageing in Saccharomyces cerevisiae (budding yeast), a variety of experimental and computational approaches can be used, targeting the two main […]
The Bacteria: Clostridium botulinum
Clostridium botulinum is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped, anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium best known for producing botulinum toxin, one of the most potent neurotoxins known to science. Biology […]
Blakeslea trispora
Blakeslea trispora — now we’re talking about a real biotech powerhouse from the fungal world! This filamentous fungus is famous for its natural ability to […]
The Yeast: Kluyveromyces lactis
Kluyveromyces lactis is a yeast species with some pretty awesome biotech uses, especially in the dairy and enzyme production industries. It’s kind of a workhorse […]
Trichoderma reesei
Trichoderma reesei — now that’s a legend in industrial biotechnology! It’s a filamentous fungus that’s practically a factory for cellulase enzymes, and it plays a […]
Hiochi Bacteria
Hiochi bacteria (Lactobacillus homohiochi) are spoilage microorganisms primarily associated with the deterioration of acidic foods and beverages, especially sake. These bacteria are thermophilic (heat-loving) and […]
The Continued Use Of Mancozeb, An Effective Fungicide
Mancozeb is a widely used fungicide belonging to the dithiocarbamate chemical group. It is effective in controlling a broad spectrum of fungal diseases on fruits, […]
Rhizobium meliloti (Sinorhizobium meliloti)
Sinorhizobium meliloti (now more commonly known as Rhizobium meliloti following taxonomic revisions) is a species of Gram-negative, nitrogen-fixing bacterium that forms a symbiotic relationship with […]
Pseudomonas denitrificans
Pseudomonas denitrificans is a species of bacterium that belongs to the genus Pseudomonas, a group of Gram-negative, aerobic bacteria known for their versatility in metabolism […]
The Bacteria: Bacillus megaterium
Bacillus megaterium is a species of Gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacterium. It is part of the Bacillus genus, which includes a number of bacteria known for […]
Penicillium bilaiae
Penicillium bilaiae is a naturally occurring soil fungus known for its ability to improve the availability of phosphorus to plants. It’s used in agricultural settings […]
Bradyrhizobium japonicum
Bradyrhizobium japonicum is a species of bacteria that plays a significant role in the nitrogen-fixing symbiosis with legumes, particularly soybeans. Here are some key points […]
The Bacterium: Escherichia coli
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that belongs to the family Enterobacteriaceae. It is one of the most extensively studied and well-known […]
Agrobacterium
Agrobacteria are those used to carry tumour-inducing (Ti) or root-inducing (Ri) conjugative megaplasmids needed for virulence. Agrobacteria, also known as Agrobacterium, are a genus of […]
The Yeast: Candida rugosa
Candida rugosa is a yeast species belonging to the genus Candida. It is a dimorphic fungus, meaning it can exist in two different forms: yeast […]
Bacteriolytic Enzymes Are Promising Alternatives to Antibiotics
Bacteriolytic enzymes, such as lysostaphin, have been proposed as potential alternatives to antibiotics for the treatment of bacterial infections. These enzymes work by breaking down […]