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High-traffic spaces can boost infection spread, while chemical disinfectants may fuel drug resistance. Probiotic-based cleaning offers a novel, eco-friendly way to control bioburden and prevent infections. Read the OPINION of Soffritti et al in MBT. doi.org/10.1111/1751-7…

Special Issue on “Recent advances in anaerobic digestion processes for energy recovery and production of value-added products". Submit your manuscript online at: mc.manuscriptcentral.com/microbio. Deadline 📆 30 November 2025. Thanks for RT

PFAS biodegradation? Not impossible—but growing on compounds like PFOA as sole C/energy source faces major thermodynamic hurdles. Studies must back claims with energy calculations+best practices: F⁻ quantification, product ID, toxin handling & mechanisms. doi.org/10.1111/1751-7…

GUT HEALTH _One Health: Bifidobacterium infantis converts tryptophan into beneficial indole derivatives (ILA, IAA, ICA), with yields boosted by higher substrate levels. This highlights its key role in gut health via metabolic modulation. doi.org/10.1111/1751-7…

Public health messages show the ‘tip of the iceberg’. Melby et al describe 3 public health microbiome curriculum modules on breastfeeding, antibiotics & diet that examine how upstream factors affect the microbiome & influence health across the life course. doi.org/10.1111/1751-7…

Special Issue on “The Contribution of Microbial Biotechnology to Sustainable Development Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages". Submit your manuscript online at: mc.manuscriptcentral.com/microbio. Deadline 📆 20 December 2025. Thanks for RT

Synthetic biology: A novel methanol-free system using the HSP70 promoter in K. phaffii enables safe, heat-induced expression of recombinant proteins. Fe₃O₄ nanoparticle-immobilized cells boost secretion—ideal for food/pharma-grade production! doi.org/10.1111/1751-7…

Chicken manure is a rich, underused source of bile acids! Holert et al show chenodeoxycholic acid can be extracted & directly converted into valuable ursodeoxycholic acid for pharma use. doi.org/10.1111/1751-7…

Molecular and functional assays highlight the relevance of species-specific polymorphisms in a B12 riboswitch of the Mycobacterium genus. Campos-Pardos et al provide proof-of-concept to engineer a whole-cell biosensor capable of detecting vitamin B12. doi.org/10.1111/1751-7…

Scientific research drives human progress, but rigour is its lifeblood. Predatory publishing and “publish or perish” undermine quality, truth & public trust. We must accredit journals, reform incentives & embrace “publish less, publish better”. doi.org/10.1111/1751-7…

Special Issue on “Innovations in Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainability". Submit your manuscript online at: mc.manuscriptcentral.com/microbio. Deadline 📆 31October 2025. Thanks for RT

Synthetic Biology: Zhang et al. introduce a modular strategy employing toehold switches for screening optimal synthetic acid-tolerance modules from a large library. Stepwise evaluation confirms enhanced robustness and productivity. Broad application power! doi.org/10.1111/1751-7…

Enzyme engineering: D-Acylases revisited and D-methionine successfully produced!. First structural insight into KleDacyl’s α/β domain unlocks engineering potential! doi.org/10.1111/1751-7…

Brewer's spent grain (BSG), a by-product of beer-making, poses an environmental challenge—but also holds untapped nutritional value. Fermentation by non-conventional starters is the key to unlocking its potential! doi.org/10.1111/1751-7…

Harding et al explore the use of bacteriophage P22 virus-like particles to encapsulate recombinantly expressed bioactive peptides, enabling the production of therapeutically valuable linear and cyclic peptides in Escherichia coli. doi.org/10.1111/1751-7…

Special Issue on “Recent advances in anaerobic digestion processes for energy recovery and production of value-added products". Submit your manuscript online at: mc.manuscriptcentral.com/microbio. Deadline 📆 30 November 2025. Thanks for RT

Gu et al report that PEG pre-treatment boosts colonization, oral gavage sustains it, and enema resolves dysbiosis faster. Selective colonization remains a challenge, highlighting the need for tailored FMT strategies in preclinical models. doi.org/10.1111/1751-7…

Amino acids in cucumber root exudates trigger Bacillus spore germination via GerA, enhancing root colonization and plant growth. Tao et al have identified key germinators and receptors, advancing targeted biofertilizer applications for improved agriculture.doi.org/10.1111/1751-7…

P. aeruginosa poses a major challenge due to drug resistance. Ofori et al report that aminoglycoside efficacy is waning, but they describe new strategies: combinational therapies, adjuvants, silver & others show promise in re-sensitizing resistant strains. doi.org/10.1111/1751-7…

Boosting biovanillin – the most demanded flavoring compound! P. putida KT2440 was engineered to convert ferulic acid to vanillin. Using a polystyrene-based resin to remove toxic vanillin during conversion raised yield from 0.6 g/L to >3.3 g/L. doi.org/10.1111/1751-7…
