Considering increasing number of pathogens resistant towards commonly used antibiotics
as well as antiseptics, there is a pressing need for antimicrobial approaches that are …

The coliform group has been used extensively as an indicator of water quality and has
historically led to the public health protection concept. The aim of this review is to examine …

This work aims to evaluate the antimicrobial potential of ethanolic and water extracts of
roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), clove (Syzygium …

The human gut contains trillions of microorganisms that influence our health by metabolizing
xenobiotics, including host-targeted drugs and antibiotics. Recent efforts have characterized …

The commercially available LIVE/DEAD BacLight kit is enjoying increased popularity among
researchers in various fields of microbiology. Its use in combination with flow cytometry …

The viable but non-culturable (VBNC) state, as well as sublethal injury of microorganisms
pose a distinct threat to food safety, as the use of traditional, culture-based microbiological …

This study provides an overview and criteria for the selection of a method, other than the
reference method, for microbial analysis of foods. In a first part an overview of the general …

Microorganisms can colonize and subsequently form biofilms on surfaces, which protect
them from adverse conditions and make them more resistant than their planktonic free‐living …

The field of microbiology has traditionally been concerned with and focused on studies at
the population level. Information on how cells respond to their environment, interact with …

The current interest in microalgae as a sustainable source of next generation biofuels and
other valuable substances is driving exploration of their use as unique biotechnological …