Orally administered probiotics encounter various challenges on their journey through the
mouth, stomach, intestine and colon. The health benefits of probiotics are diminished mainly …

Exopolysaccharides (EPS) are surface carbohydrate polymers present in most bacteria
acting as a protective surface layer but also interacting with the surrounding environment …

Living bacteria therapies have been proposed as an alternative approach to treating a broad
array of cancers. In this study, we developed a genetically encoded microbial encapsulation …

The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is colonized by a broad spectrum of microorganism, of which
bacteria are especially recognized for the health effects they exert. However insight in the …

Candidate phyla radiation (CPR) bacteria separate phylogenetically from other bacteria, but
the organismal distribution of their protein families remains unclear. Here, we leveraged …

Astaxanthin (AST) has outstanding antioxidant and anti-inflammation bioactivities, but the
low biocompatibility and stability limit its application in foods. In this study, N-succinyl …

In environments characterized by extended multi-stress conditions, pathogens develop a
variety of immune escape mechanisms to enhance their ability to infect the host. The …

The human gut microbiota is a key contributor to host metabolism and physiology, thereby
impacting in various ways on host health. This complex microbial community has developed …

Simple Summary Salmonella is an important foodborne pathogen that represents a very
critical threat to poultry industry worldwide. This study concerns an important aspect of …

Extracellular capsules constitute the outermost layer of many bacteria, are major virulence
factors, and affect antimicrobial therapies. They have been used as epidemiological markers …