Cultural heritage includes everything that mankind has created in the past and has impacted
the development of culture. These objects can be subject to biodeterioration, including the …

The microbial deterioration of cultural heritage includes physical and chemical damage as
well as aesthetic alteration. With the technological advancement, a plethora of techniques …

Cultural heritage objects constitute a very diverse environment, inhabited by various
bacteria and fungi. The impact of these microorganisms on the degradation of artworks is …

Fungi are ubiquitous and important biosphere inhabitants, and their abilities to decompose,
degrade, and otherwise transform a massive range of organic and inorganic substances …

Biodeterioration is related to several biological systems and metabolic activities of fungi and
bacteria. Fungal contamination is determined by the availability of water and temperature …

Besides plants and animals, the Fungi kingdom describes several species characterized by
various forms and applications. They can be found in all habitats and play an essential role …

Over the last two decades, the biotechnologies applied to Cultural heritage (CH) have
become a successful novel alternative to the traditional approaches in the CH conservation …

Significant percent of world cultural heritage artifacts is threatened by fungal infestation.
Fungi can deteriorate different substrates via various physical and chemical mechanisms …

The biodeterioration process involves every type of Cultural Heritage item, including
monuments, stoneworks, frescoes, and easel paintings. The accurate study of the microbial …

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) affect up to 15% of all hospitalized patients,
representing a global concern. Major causes include the persistent microbial contamination …