Aerosols of biological origin play a vital role in the Earth system, particularly in the
interactions between atmosphere, biosphere, climate, and public health. Airborne bacteria …

Each day people are exposed to millions of bioaerosols, including whole microorganisms,
which can have both beneficial and detrimental effects. The next chapter in understanding …

Perception of pathogen-derived ligands by corresponding host receptors is a pivotal strategy
in eukaryotic innate immunity. In plants, this is complemented by circadian anticipation of …

The emergence of next generation sequencing (NGS) is revolutionizing the potential to
address complex microbiological challenges in the water industry. NGS technologies can …

Air-transmissible pathogenic viruses, such as influenza viruses and coronaviruses, are
some of the most fatal strains and spread rapidly by air, necessitating quick and stable …

Coronavirus disease-2019 has been one of the most challenging global epidemics of
modern times with a large number of casualties combined with economic hardships across …

Background hygienic and safe production is a high priority in the food industry. During
processing, food may be subjected to bio-contamination. Accordingly, preservation of overall …

Airborne microorganisms and biological matter (bioaerosols) play a key role in global
biogeochemical cycling, human and crop health trends, and climate patterns. Their …

Polluted air poses a significant threat to human health. Exposure to particulate matter (PM)
and harmful gases contributes to cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, including …

Viruses play important roles in microbial ecology and some infectious diseases, but
relatively little is known about the concentrations, sources, transformation, and fate of viruses …