Over the last seven decades, applications using members of the Bacillus subtilis group have
emerged in both food processes and crop protection industries. Their ability to form survival …

Bacillus subtilis is widely underappreciated for its inherent biosynthetic potential. This report
comprehensively summarizes the known bioactive secondary metabolites from B. subtilis …

Since the discovery of penicillin, bacteria are known to be major sources of secondary
metabolites that can function as drugs or pesticides. Scientists worldwide attempted to …

Covering: through 2014 Many organisms team up with microbes for defense against
predators, parasites, parasitoids, or pathogens. Here we review the described protective …

Covering 2000 to June 2015 This review discusses the biosynthesis of natural products that
are generated by trans-AT polyketide synthases, a family of catalytically versatile enzymes …

Termites normally rely on gut symbionts to decompose organic matter but the
Macrotermitinae domesticated Termitomyces fungi to produce their own food. This transition …

Despite their remarkable biosynthetic potential, Bacillus subtilis have been widely
overlooked. However, their capability to withstand harsh conditions (extreme temperature …

In invertebrates, the cuticle is the first and major protective barrier against predators and
pathogen infections. While immune responses and behavioral defenses are also known to …

Due to their eukaryotic heritage, the differences between a fungal pathogen's molecular
makeup and its human host are small. Therefore, the discovery and subsequent …

Insects cope with environmental threats using a broad array of strategies. A key strategy,
widespread among insects but unappreciated until recently, is the use of molecular …