Probiotics and Fermented Foods

A bioengineered probiotic for the oral delivery of a peptide Kv1.3 channel blocker to treat rheumatoid arthritis

This paper develops a bioengineered probiotic to deliver a Kv1.3 channel blocker peptide for treating rheumatoid arthritis, showing efficacy in reducing inflammation and joint damage in rat models.

Systematic evaluation of genome-wide metabolic landscapes in lactic acid bacteria reveals diet-induced and strain-specific probiotic idiosyncrasies

This study evaluates genome-wide metabolic landscapes of lactic acid bacteria under various diets, revealing diet- and strain-specific probiotic behaviors and the need for personalized formulations.

Gibson Assembly-based direct cloning of plasmid DNA in Lactiplantibacillus plantarum WCSF1

This paper develops a direct cloning method using Gibson assembly and PCR to efficiently transform Lactiplantibacillus plantarum WCSF1 with genes incompatible with E. coli.

A Systematic, Complexity-Reduction Approach to Dissect Microbiome: the Kombucha Tea Microbiome as an Example

This paper develops a complexity-reduction strategy to study the kombucha tea microbiome, revealing compositional and metabolic patterns through a two-species core system.

The 16S microbiota of Budu, the Malaysian fermented anchovy sauce

This study characterizes the 16S microbiota of Budu, a Malaysian fermented anchovy sauce, revealing dominant taxa and functional pathway differences based on microbial community composition.

Quantifying the antimicrobial activity of CRISPR-Cas9-accA modified ΔB. subtilis mutants against V. harveyi and E. Coli

This study enhances the antimicrobial activity of B. subtilis by deleting the accA gene using CRISPR-Cas9, but finds reduced antimicrobial activity and increased antibiotic resistance in co-cultures with V. harveyi and E. coli.

Predictive functionality of bacteria in naturally fermented milk products of India using PICRUSt2 and Piphillin pipelines

The paper compares PICRUSt2 and Piphillin for predicting functional gene profiles in Indian naturally fermented milk products, finding PICRUSt2 provides more comprehensive results.

Fractions of traditionally brewed rice beverage ameliorate anxiety and improve spatial memory in mice

Phylo-taxonogenomics of 182 strains of genus Leuconostoc elucidates its robust taxonomy and biotechnological importance

This study uses whole-genome analysis of 182 Leuconostoc strains to reveal sixteen species, including three novel genomospecies, and highlights their biotechnological potential.

In situ treatment of H. pylori infection in mice stomach with bioengineered probiotic bacteria releasing guided Antimicrobial peptides

This paper demonstrates the use of bioengineered probiotics releasing guided antimicrobial peptides to selectively kill H. pylori in mice without disrupting the stomach microbiome.

Microbial diversity in raw milk and Sayram Ketteki from southern of Xinjiang, China

The paper analyzes microbial diversity in raw milk and home-made yogurt from southern Xinjiang, finding differences in bacterial and fungal communities between the two products.

Probiotic consumption relieved human stress and anxiety symptoms via modulating the gut microbiota and neuroactive potential

This study shows that probiotic consumption reduces stress and anxiety by altering gut microbiota and increasing neuroactive metabolites.

Plasmids encode niche-specific traits in Lactobacillaceae

This study analyzes 512 plasmids from 282 Lactobacillaceae strains to correlate plasmid genomic features with ecological niches, finding distinct gene enrichments associated with different lifestyles.

Prenatal exposure to the probiotic Lactococcus lactis decreases anxiety-like behavior and modulates cortical cytoarchitecture in a sex specific manner.

This study shows that prenatal probiotic exposure alters cortical development and anxiety-like behavior in female mice, but not males.

Isolation and comparative genomic analysis of reuterin-producing Lactobacillus reuteri from poultry gastrointestinal tract

This study isolates and characterizes reuterin-producing Lactobacillus reuteri strains from poultry, showing their phylogenetic grouping and antimicrobial resistance profiles.

Complete genome sequence of Bacillus velezensis JT3-1, a microbial germicide isolated from yak feces

The paper reports the complete genome sequence of Bacillus velezensis JT3-1, a probiotic strain with antimicrobial properties, and discusses its potential for future applications.

Genome analysis of two Lactobacillus plantarum strains, LLY-606 and pc-26, for evaluating their potential as probiotics

This study analyzes the genomes of two Lactobacillus plantarum strains to assess their probiotic potential through safety evaluation and functional gene analysis.

Using eDNA methodologies to identify thepresence/absence of S. thermophilus in yogurtproducts

The paper tests the presence of S. thermophilus in yogurt products using eDNA methods and finds variable detection across brands and types.

Comparative Genome Analysis Reveals Important Genetic Factors Associated with Probiotic Property in Enterococcus faecium strains

This study compares the genomes of Enterococcus faecium strains to identify genetic factors associated with probiotic, pathogenic, and non-pathogenic properties.

Stress matters: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial on the effects of a multispecies probiotic on neurocognition

This study investigates the effects of a multispecies probiotic on neurocognition in healthy volunteers, finding it improves working memory under stress but not emotion regulation or cognitive control.