Reaching unreachables: Obstacles and successes of microbial cultivation and their reasons

G Kapinusova, MA Lopez Marin, O Uhlik - Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
In terms of the number and diversity of living units, the prokaryotic empire is the most
represented form of life on Earth, and yet it is still to a significant degree shrouded in …

Hydrobiome of thermal waters: potential use in dermocosmetics

ML Mourelle, CP Gómez, JL Legido - Cosmetics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Over the course of the last 20 years, numerous studies have identified the benefits of thermal
waters on different skin conditions. Consequently, several investigations have been carried …

Biodegradation of aliphatic polyurethane foams in soil: Influence of amide linkages and supramolecular structure

K Skleničková, E Suchopárová, S Abbrent… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Polyurethane (PU) foams are classified as physically nonrecyclable thermosets. The current
effort of sustainable and eco-friendly production makes it essential to explore methods of …

Compost, plants and endophytes versus metal contamination: choice of a restoration strategy steers the microbiome in polymetallic mine waste

M Kracmarova-Farren, J Papik, O Uhlik… - Environmental …, 2023 - Springer
Finding solutions for the remediation and restoration of abandoned mining areas is of great
environmental importance as they pose a risk to ecosystem health. In this study, our aim was …

Ecological versatility and biotechnological promise: Comprehensive characterization of the isolated thermophilic Bacillus strains

H Aqel, H Farah, A Al-Hunaiti - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
This study focuses on isolated thermophilic Bacillus species' adaptability and physiological
diversity, highlighting their ecological roles and potential industrial applications. We …

[HTML][HTML] Technology for Hot Spring Cooling and Geothermal Heat Utilization: A Case Study for Balneology Facility

M Vondra, J Buzík, D Horňák, M Procházková, V Miklas… - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Reducing energy costs in Europe is more challenging than before due to extreme price
increases. The use of local renewable energy sources is one way to contribute to this effort …

Metagenomic analysis of bacterial community and isolation of representative strains from Vranjska Banja hot spring, Serbia

M Malesevic, N Stanisavljevic, D Matijasevic, J Curcic… - Microbial Ecology, 2023 - Springer
Abstract The hot spring Vranjska Banja is the hottest spring on the Balkan Peninsula with a
water temperature of 63–95° C and a pH value of 7.1, in situ. According to the …

Design and application of a novel culturing chip (cChip) for culturing the uncultured aquatic microorganisms

AF Lodhi, Y Zhang, M Adil, Y Deng - Archives of Microbiology, 2023 - Springer
Culturing uncultured microorganisms is an important aspect of microbiology. Once cultured,
these microorganisms can be a source of useful antibiotics, enzymes etc. In this study, we …

The dynamic history of prokaryotic phyla: discovery, diversity and division

MJ Pallen - International Journal of Systematic and …, 2024 - microbiologyresearch.org
Here, I review the dynamic history of prokaryotic phyla. Following leads set by Darwin,
Haeckel and Woese, the concept of phylum has evolved from a group sharing common …

Natural hydrogen potential and basaltic alteration in the Asal–Ghoubbet rift, Republic of Djibouti.

G Pasquet, AM Idriss… - BSGF-Earth …, 2023 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
Abstract The Asal–Ghoubbet active rift in the Republic of Djibouti is a site of interest for
geothermal energy and natural hydrogen, and previous studies have indicated that …