FEMS Microbiology Ecology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 19, 2024
Abstract
The
built
environment
provides
an
excellent
setting
for
interdisciplinary
research
on
the
dynamics
of
microbial
communities.
system
is
simplified
compared
to
many
natural
settings,
and
some
extent
entire
can
be
manipulated,
from
architectural
design
materials
use,
air
flow,
human
traffic,
capacity
disrupt
communities
through
cleaning.
Here
we
provide
overview
ecology
microbiome
in
environment.
We
address
niche
space
refugia,
population
community
(metagenomic)
dynamics,
spatial
within
a
building,
including
major
transmission
mechanisms,
as
well
evolution.
also
landscape
ecology,
connecting
microbiomes
between
physically
separated
buildings.
At
each
stage
pay
particular
attention
actual
potential
interface
disciplines,
such
epidemiology,
science,
social
behavior.
end
by
identifying
opportunities
future
Immunological Reviews,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 16, 2024
Summary
The
increasing
prevalence
of
immune‐mediated
non‐communicable
chronic
diseases,
such
as
food
allergies,
has
prompted
a
deeper
investigation
into
the
role
gut
microbiome
in
modulating
immune
responses.
Here,
we
explore
complex
interactions
between
commensal
microbes
and
host
system,
highlighting
critical
bacteria
maintaining
homeostasis.
We
examine
how
modern
lifestyle
practices
environmental
factors
have
disrupted
co‐evolved
host–microbe
discuss
changes
composition
impact
epithelial
barrier
function,
responses
to
allergens,
susceptibility
allergic
diseases.
Finally,
potential
bioengineered
microbiome‐based
therapies,
live
biotherapeutic
products,
for
reestablishing
homeostasis
prevent
or
treat
allergies.
The
ancient
proverb
"disease
enters
through
the
mouth"
elucidates
connection
between
food
and
pathogens,
underscoring
pivotal
role
of
preservation
in
preventing
foodborne
diseases.
Drawing
inspiration
from
techniques
such
as
waxing
use
spices,
a
novel
approach
combining
deprotonation-induced
solid-liquid
phase
separation
natural
polymer
solutions
with
solubilization
plant-derived
antibacterial
compounds
has
been
developed.
"two-step
soaking"
construction
strategy
enables
creation
biodegradable
adaptable
for
hydrogel
coatings
micro-scale
thickness.
These
multifunctional
can
be
applied
to
surfaces
fresh
fruits,
vegetables,
meats
35
s,
providing
both
moisture
retention
antioxidant
protection.
coating's
versatility
allows
targeted
achieve
elimination
various
Staphylococcus
other
bacterial
strains
selection
bactericides
differing
mechanisms.
scalability
this
offers
significant
potential
broad
applications
sterilization
across
diverse
contexts.
Microorganisms,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(4), С. 737 - 737
Опубликована: Март 25, 2025
Outpatient
healthcare
facilities
represent
potential
sources
of
healthcare-associated
infections
(HAIs).
The
purpose
this
study
was
to
survey
high-contact
surfaces
in
an
outpatient
physical
therapy
clinic,
characterize
the
microbiome
those
surfaces,
and
investigate
effects
a
microbiome-specific
cleaning
hygiene
plan.
Hand
sanitizer
containing
fluorescent
probe
used
by
patients
staff
identified
surface
contact.
High-contact
were
analyzed
for
bacterial
DNA
SARS-CoV-2.
A
plan
developed
based
on
initial
analysis.
After
implementation
revised
regimen,
microbial
community
diversity
predicted
metagenome
content
(PICRUSt)
employed
differential
Patients
had
greater
contact
than
staff.
Ralstonia
pickettii
dominant
species
pre-cleaning,
comprising
49.76%
total,
observed
79.5%
surfaces.
significantly
increased
Shannon
diversity,
R.
decreased
4.05%
total
bacteria.
SARS-CoV-2
not
any
This
found
ecological
dominance
single
suggesting
source
HAIs.
However,
strategy
successful
diversifying
reducing
dominance.
Additional
research
is
needed
confirm
these
findings.
Frontiers in Genetics,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Март 26, 2025
This
study
examines
public
preferences
for
natural
microbiomes
and
support
genetically
engineered
(GE)
in
the
built
environment,
focusing
on
demographic,
sociographic,
attitudinal
factors
that
influence
these
preferences.
Using
data
from
a
nationally
representative
survey
of
1,000
U.S.
adults,
we
employed
hierarchical
regression
analyses
to
assess
relative
contribution
variables.
While
demographic
sociographic
explained
limited
variance,
topic-specific
attitudes,
including
positive
perceptions
microbiome
engineering’s
potential
improve
quality
life,
were
most
significant
predictors
support.
Conversely,
age,
distrust
science,
perceived
knowledge
negatively
influenced
GE
microbiomes,
reflecting
skepticism
among
some
audiences.
The
findings
highlight
Responsible
Research
Innovation
(RRI)
framework
align
development
engineering
with
societal
values
address
diverse
perspectives.
research
provides
actionable
insights
policymakers,
researchers,
communicators
seeking
navigate
complexities
engagement
emerging
biotechnologies.
