• Natural components are multifaceted, including enzymes, microorganisms and bacteria that stimulate root growth as well as facilitate nutrient uptake. (hightimes.com)
  • Among them are cyanobacteria and eukaryotic phototrophs, aerobic heterotrophic and chemoautotrophic bacteria, protozoa, anoxygenic photosynthetic bacteria, and other types of microorganisms. (epa.gov)
  • Free-living amoebas (FLAs) develop their lives in the environment and are characterized by the lack of a cell wall in the trophozoite stage, which allows them to extend their cytoplasm to mobilize, resulting in the formation of pseudopods, further enabling them to feed on smaller microorganisms, mainly bacteria or decaying particles. (hindawi.com)
  • A wide variety of microorganisms, mainly bacteria, reside there. (nutfruit.org)
  • It represents an essential component of our biology and carries out crucial functions in our bodies, such as regulating our metabolism and immune system and protecting us from pathogenic microorganisms. (genengnews.com)
  • The gut microbiota is the collection of trillions of symbiont microorganisms that populate our gastrointestinal tract. (genengnews.com)
  • Gut microbiota contributes to animal health. (researchgate.net)
  • The gastrointestinal microbiota, a collection of trillions of microorganisms within the intestinal tract, has metabolic functions that contribute to human health. (lboro.ac.uk)
  • The vaginal microbiota refers to the microorganisms that reside in the vagina. (bvsalud.org)
  • Technology nowadays allows us to successfully rise to this challenge thanks to a new scientific field, paleomicrobiology, which studies ancient microorganisms from archaeological remains through DNA sequencing. (genengnews.com)
  • In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. (rxlist.com)
  • The large number of macrophages in the intestinal tract, play a significant role in maintaining the homeostasis of microorganisms on the surface of the intestinal mucosa and in the continuous renewal of intestinal epithelial cells. (frontiersin.org)
  • There are many microorganisms colonized in the human intestine, and more than 1000 bacterial species in the intestinal ecosystem of a single individual. (frontiersin.org)
  • PAIs, a type of mobile genetic element, may range from 10-200 kb and encode genes which contribute to the virulence of the respective pathogen. (wikipedia.org)
  • Microbial communities are indeed important because they contribute much to our health. (nutfruit.org)
  • Surprisingly, previous 16S rRNA gene surveys of biofilm samples revealed microbial communities dominated by sequences affiliated with nitrogen-cycling microorganisms. (lu.se)
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a clinical syndrome that results from the ascension of microorganisms from the cervix and vagina to the upper genital tract. (cdc.gov)
  • Despite the importance of the microorganisms that colonize the vagina, details of how changes in composition and diversity can impact pregnancy outcomes is poorly understood. (bvsalud.org)
  • These microorganisms can cross the interspecies barrier, and the level of infection can consequently overwhelm the public healthcare systems. (onehealthinitiative.com)
  • The pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus infection, the growing emergence of antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms and the evolving public health threats from known and unknown disease pathogens, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome and viral haemorrgahic fevers, have underscored the urgency of the need for organization and implementation of infection prevention and control programmes in health care in coherence with other public health services and interventions. (who.int)
  • The direct consequences of infection with resistant microorganisms can be severe, including longer illnesses, increased mortality, prolonged stays in hospital, loss of protection for patients undergoing operations and other medical procedures, and increased costs. (who.int)
  • The conjunctiva helps protect the eye by keeping small foreign objects and infection-causing microorganisms out and by contributing to the maintenance of the tear film. (msdmanuals.com)
  • A number of systemic diseases can reduce host defense mechanisms, leading to reductions in phagocytic activity, pulmonary clearance, and circulation, with these factors contributing to oral infection. (medscape.com)
  • In this way, they managed to piece together the composition of the microorganisms populating the intestine of Neanderthals. (genengnews.com)
  • The gut needs to produce a strong protective immune response to resist the invasion of pathogenic antigens, while similar reactions to harmless antigens such as dietary proteins or symbiotic microorganisms, may lead to chronic inflammatory diseases. (frontiersin.org)
  • The germ theory states that diseases are due to specific microorganisms, which are capable of transmission from body to body. (pathwaystofamilywellness.org)
  • Used with diseases for causative agents including microorganisms and includes environmental and social factors and personal habits as contributing factors. (bvsalud.org)
  • In Industrial biotechnology enzymes and microorganisms are used to create products in the fields of fine- and bulk chemicals, pharmaceuticals. (sintef.no)
  • Thus far, no study addressed the variability in that N -heterocycles production according to microorganism strains from different species. (oeno-one.eu)
  • Because many strains of the following groups of microorganisms have been shown to be resistant to tetracyclines, culture and susceptibility testing are recommended. (rxlist.com)
  • As the runner beans and cucumbers give up their final crop, their vines will contribute their carbon and nitrogen stores to the compost bin and feed the myriad of decomposers. (independent.com)
  • Production of fixed nitrogen (NH3) by plants and microorganisms is estimated at 90 to 130 metric tons annually. (cdc.gov)
  • This study aimed to identify microbial genomes with metabolic potential for novel nitrogen- and metal-cycling reactions, representing biofilm microorganisms that could link these cycles and play a role in concrete biodeterioration. (lu.se)
  • Our results expand the diversity of microorganisms putatively involved in nitrogen and metal cycling, and contribute to our understanding of potential biofilm impacts on built infrastructure. (lu.se)
  • Antimicrobial resistant microorganisms are found in people, animals and the environment and can spread globally. (who.int)
  • Poorly controlled (b)(4) systems may harbor objectionable microorganisms, which may contribute to the contamination of your finished product. (fda.gov)
  • Sawdust should not be used on the floors because it contributes to air contamination. (missouri.edu)
  • This contamination with microorganisms causes off-odors, off-flavors and spoilage. (missouri.edu)
  • Evaluation of Acanthamoeba contamination in end-user drinking water would contribute to our understanding of regional variations in the risk of exposure. (bmj.com)
  • This undermines the effectiveness of the available treatment options and thus contributes to the persistence of microbial infections. (who.int)
  • Doxycycline has been shown to be active against most isolates of the following microorganisms, both in vitro and in clinical infections as described in the INDICATIONS AND USAGE section of the package insert for doxycycline for injection. (nih.gov)
  • 2-8 However, endogenous microorganisms, including gram positive and negative anaerobic organisms and aerobic/facultative gram positive and negative rods and cocci, found at high levels in women with bacterial vaginosis, also have been implicated in the pathogenesis of PID. (cdc.gov)
  • In a bid to contribute to hydrogen's role as a key driver of the green shift in Europe, SINTEF will have a dedicated stand and special side event at this year's European Hydrogen Week event, from 20 - 24 November 2023. (sintef.no)
  • Our hominid cousins, the Neanderthals, have contributed much to our evolution as a species, and now an international team of researchers led by investigators at the University of Bologna just found a new contribution after analyzing 50,000-year-old fecal samples-gut microbes. (genengnews.com)
  • Several other microorganisms come after entering in this very competitive ecosystem where quorum sensing and antibiotic resistance are determinants in the development of the community. (intechopen.com)
  • Students need to know what a microorganism is and their role in an ecosystem. (www.csiro.au)
  • they contribute to the ecosystem of a pond. (biologists.com)
  • [ 6 ] The consistency of the diet is also important in that courser foods eliminate particles that can sustain microorganisms. (medscape.com)
  • Innate immunity, our body's first line of defense, can destroy foreign invaders and trigger inflammation that contributes to their demise. (scripps.edu)
  • It's possible that the same microorganisms cause RA and dental disease-related inflammation. (ndtv.com)
  • Their diet contributes to controlling the balance and composition of the microorganism fraction of the intertidal ocean floor. (icr.org)
  • This tissue, in mammals, has a unique environment colonized by a highly complex mixture of microorganisms that contribute to the establishment of tissue homeostasis. (europa.eu)
  • NKT cells, through TCR recognition of self- or commensal-derived lipids presented by CD1d, contribute to establish immune homeostasis and to anti-microbial, anti-tumour and autoimmune responses (10,11). (europa.eu)
  • How does the DSMZ contribute to phage therapy? (dsmz.de)
  • Within the DSMZ department of microorganisms, a phage collection was established more than 25 years ago. (dsmz.de)
  • Sand dollar[s] feed on various prey, such as plankton, algae, remnants of living organisms, as well as organic matters and trapped microorganisms in their spines. (icr.org)
  • From towering trees to tiny microorganisms, biodiversity encompasses the incredible variety of living organisms found in the environment. (freescience.info)
  • Several factors, such as the increasing human population growth, intensive farming and agricultural practices, international travel, and deforestation, are known to contribute to the emergence of zoonotic pathogens, some of which can also carry antimicrobial resistance genes and cause serious public health concerns. (onehealthinitiative.com)
  • These microorganisms contribute significantly to a woman's reproductive and general health. (bvsalud.org)
  • A potential exists that inhaled bioaerosols contributed to disease pathogenesis, and should be investigated further to determine ongoing risk to current workers. (cdc.gov)
  • our adaptive immune system also stores "memories" of the offending microorganisms to be on the alert for future attacks. (scripps.edu)
  • If the immune system's activation threshold is too low, microorganisms gain a foothold. (scripps.edu)
  • These mats are perfect models for biogeochemical processes, such as the cycles of chemical elements, in which a variety of microorganisms cooperate and interact in complex ways. (epa.gov)
  • The most likely places for microorganisms to grow are on the moist, lean surfaces of the carcass such as the neck, flank and round. (missouri.edu)
  • They are often found under extreme conditions and their study contributes to our understanding of extremophilic life. (epa.gov)
  • Consistently maintained mulch will contribute more than enough nutrients to your plants. (independent.com)
  • In nature, most ammonia probably comes from decomposing animal excreta, with the decay of organic materials from plants, dead animals, and the like also contributing significant amounts. (cdc.gov)
  • Through the analysis of ancient DNA, we were able to isolate a core of microorganisms shared with modern Homo sapiens," added co-lead study investigator Silvia Turroni, PhD, a researcher at the University of Bologna. (genengnews.com)
  • This resistance to antimicrobial medicines is happening in all parts of the world for a broad range of microorganisms with an increasing prevalence that threatens human and animal health. (who.int)
  • Discussion: A case of progressive B-cell lymphocytic bronchiolitis and alveolar ductitis with novel histologic characteristics (distinct from hypersensitivity pneumonitis and follicular bronchiolitis) shared by three other cases was identified at a single workplace shown to have MWF populated with multiple microorganisms. (cdc.gov)
  • Probiotics that are live microorganisms support health within their host. (healthjockey.com)
  • Your oral health may contribute to the onset or aggravation of joint pain symptoms. (ndtv.com)
  • Five cranial nerves contribute to the complex innervation of this multifunctional organ. (medscape.com)
  • The first description of an amoeba was in 1826 as a membranous type of microorganism whose shape is modified to move in the environment [ 7 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Able to do - Sort and classify unknown microorganisms in terms of zooplankton and phytoplankton. (www.csiro.au)
  • Organics contain microorganisms that provide much more than the 16 essential nutrients that modern science recognizes in chemical fertilizers. (hightimes.com)
  • It also investigates whether this could happen with mammalian milk proteins produced by genetically engineered microorganisms, in a process called precision fermentation. (lu.se)
  • They likely result from a combination of factors that includes wetness, friction, urine and feces, and the presence of microorganisms. (medscape.com)
  • In addition to the off-odor produced by microorganisms, their presence in large numbers on a carcass or cut results in a slimy-appearing surface. (missouri.edu)
  • other studies reveal that they may contribute to wellness in the stomach, vaginal tract, skin and mouth. (healthjockey.com)
  • Since the Saccharomyces cerevisiae is unable to ferment the pentose, the search for pentose-fermenting microorganisms could be an alternative. (scielo.br)
  • From the microscopic world of microorganisms to the vastness of forests, oceans, and grasslands, ecology offers insights into the interconnectedness of all life forms. (freescience.info)
  • SINTEF combines theoretical work with laboratory experiments and field experience, and focuses on making results from the work available for operational team, in order to contribute to faster, safer and cheaper drilling and well operations while also. (sintef.no)