Ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) are a natural
product class that has undergone significant expansion due to the rapid growth in genome …

Highlights•Bacteriocins play an integral, multifaceted role in microbial ecology.•Targeted
and controlled delivery should improve the efficacy of bacteriocins.•Bacteriocins' diverse …

Biofilm-related infections have been a major clinical problem and include chronic infections,
device-related infections and malfunction of medical devices. Since biofilms are not fully …

Probiotics, live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a
health benefit on the host, offer an alternative to antibiotics and have become popular …

The agricultural industry utilizes antibiotic growth promoters to promote livestock growth and
health. However, the World Health Organization has raised concerns over the ongoing …

A biofilm is a community of stable microorganisms encapsulated in an extracellular matrix
produced by themselves. Many types of microorganisms that are found on living hosts or in …

Listeria monocytogenes is an important food-borne pathogen, which could be detected in
food, environmental and clinical samples. It contaminates food in any of the stages during …

Biofilms are sessile communities of bacteria typically embedded in an extracellular
polymeric matrix. Bacterial cells embedded in biofilms are inherently recalcitrant to …

Resident microbiota do not just shape host immunity, they can also contribute to host
protection against pathogens and infectious diseases. Previous reviews of the protective …

The globalization of trade and lifestyle ensure that the factors responsible for the emergence
of diseases are more present than ever. Despite biotechnology advancements, meat-based …