Frontiers in Microbiology

Original Research

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Novel probiotic Lactobacillus helveticus WIS02 alleviates diabetes through multi-pronged regulation of glycolipid metabolism, pancreatic protection and gut microbiota remodeling

in Food Microbiology

Shuang Guo
Yuying Li
Yanan Yang
Yuexiao Jiang
Yufeng Wang
Ying Cao
Yunfeng Duan
Chongming Wu

Frontiers in Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1735605

803 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Epidemiological investigation and pathogenicity of Streptococcus suis in eastern China

in Infectious Agents and Disease

Dehong Yang
Jingyu Xu
Meiling Hu
Jinmei Zhu
Baihua Ren
Xianhui Huang
Lianxiang Wang

Frontiers in Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1710390

695 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Extensive biofilm covering on sgraffito wall art: a call for proactive monitoring

in Extreme Microbiology

Irit Nir
Anath Sharaby
Hana Barak
Mariela J. Pavan
Lonia R. Friedlander
Victor Multanen
Ariel Kushmaro

Frontiers in Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1664404

900 views

Opinion

Published on 21 Jan 2026

From bioadsorption to biotransformation: a hypothesis for mercury bioremediation using genetically modified microalgae

in Microbiotechnology

Chang-ye Hui

Frontiers in Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fmicb.2026.1724533

1,443 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Integration sites of blaCTX−M−1 relate to IncI1 plasmid phylogeny in Salmonella isolates from non-human sources in Germany

in Antimicrobials, Resistance and Chemotherapy

Aitor Atxaerandio-Landa
Maria Borowiak
Angelina Groger
Alexandra Irrgang
Burkhard Malorny
Istvan Szabo
Jennie Fischer

Frontiers in Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1711391

965 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Gut microbiota and metabolic dysregulation in polycystic ovary syndrome: effects of acupuncture as an adjunct to in vitro fertilization on gut dysbiosis, metabolism, and oocyte quality

in Microorganisms in Vertebrate Digestive Systems

Jia-jia Liu
Han Yang
Zhi-yong Xiao
Jie-hui Xie
Lan Su
Yi-ting Li
Xiao-yan Zheng
Wen-hui Hu
Si-jia Fu
Chao-liang Li

Frontiers in Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1730714

582 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Cold-resistant lactic acid bacteria in Jerusalem artichoke silage: quality, microbiome and metabolome dynamics during aerobic exposure on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

in Food Microbiology

Xiaoqiang Wei
Lihui Wang
Haiwang Zhang
Long Tan
Shipeng Yang
Jiang Li
Zhenna Liu
Qiwen Zhong
Xuemei Sun

Frontiers in Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1699658

891 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Geochemical variability and microbial metabolic functions in oligotrophic sediments exposed to minor seepage

in Microbiological Chemistry and Geomicrobiology

Ellen Schnabel
Aurèle Vuillemin
Sarah Esser
Lea Griesdorn
André R. Soares
Pål Tore Mørkved
Steffen L. Jørgensen
Alexander J. Probst
Jens Kallmeyer
the PROSPECTOMICS Consortium

Frontiers in Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1720187

787 views

Systematic Review

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Fungal backpackers—the mycobiome of Ips typographus after more than 80 years of research

in Microbial Symbioses

Flavius Popa
Joern Buse
Peter H. W. Biedermann
Vienna Kowallik

Frontiers in Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1695278

1,058 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Feeding patterns reprogram a gut microbial virulence–iron–quorum sensing functional axis linked to atherosclerotic risk

in Systems Microbiology

He Zhang
Keyu Chen
Renjin Chen
Erteng Jia

Frontiers in Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1751844

869 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Functional redundancy and niche complementarity maintain nitrification stability in rapid sand filters

in Aquatic Microbiology

Alejandro Palomo
S. Jane Fowler
Ibrahim M. Nemer
Borja Valverde-Pérez
Yan Zheng
Yunjie Ma
Barth F. Smets

Frontiers in Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1741059

907 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Prokaryotic community structure and auxin biosynthesis in early developmental stages of farmed Atlantic Nori (Porphyra spp.)

in Aquatic Microbiology

Francisco Cortez
Enrico Nanetti
Guilherme Chaves
André C. Pereira
Madalena C. Mendes
Inês Oliveira
Daniela Leuzzi
Helena Abreu
Margarida Martins
Ricardo B. Leite

Frontiers in Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1750184

1,193 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Genetic evolution and codon usage mode of SFTSV

in Virology

Yuhan Zhang
Li Hu
Chao Li
Xuemin Wei
Yuanyuan Shen
Hongfeng Li
Lintao Sai
Li Song
Yifei Xu

Frontiers in Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1731572

604 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Genetic identification of mutations and MLST types associated with decreased susceptibility to ceftriaxone in Neisseria gonorrhoeae

in Antimicrobials, Resistance and Chemotherapy

Xin Zhang
Hairui Wang
Yixin Gu
Xiaoli Chen
Guilan Zhou
Chang Liu
Liyin Ji
Rui Xie
Jianzhong Zhang
Zhujun Shao

Frontiers in Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1728860

675 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Beyond microbial abundance: metadata integration enhances disease prediction in human microbiome studies

in Microorganisms in Vertebrate Digestive Systems

Andre R. Goncalves
Hiranmayi Ranganathan
Camilo Valdes
Haonan Zhu
Boya Zhang
Car Reen Kok
Jose Manuel Martí
Nisha J. Mulakken
James B. Thissen
Crystal Jaing

Frontiers in Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1695501

651 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Jan 2026

The microevolutionary trajectory of endemic multidrug-resistant tuberculosis strains in Portugal toward increased drug resistance levels and its clinical significance

in Antimicrobials, Resistance and Chemotherapy

Pedro Gomes
Paulo Paixão
Fernando Maltez
Laura Brum
Jody E. Phelan
Susana Campino
Taane G. Clark
Miguel Viveiros
Isabel Portugal
João Perdigão

Frontiers in Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1716549

995 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Diverging contaminant profiles and prokaryotic assemblages in Arctic and Antarctic lake sediments

in Extreme Microbiology

Alessandro Ciro Rappazzo
Angelina Lo Giudice
Stefania Giannarelli
Carmen Rizzo
Alessio Tomei
Lisa Ghezzi
Warren R. L. Cairns
Maurizio Azzaro
Maria Papale

Frontiers in Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1722478

677 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Synthesis and characterization of curcumin-loaded cellulose nanoparticles targeting bacterial quorum sensing and biofilms in foodborne bacteria

in Food Microbiology

Mohammad Zubair
Fohad Mabood Husain
Zahid Hameed Siddiqui
Altaf Khan Athar
Marai Alamri
Shoug Faisal Muhammad Ali Albudair

Frontiers in Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1680409

604 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Artisanal food of animal origin as reservoir of putative pathogenic Escherichia coli: a combined genomic and in vivo approach

in Food Microbiology

Frédérique Pasquali
Cecilia Crippa
Alex Lucchi
Gerardo Manfreda

Frontiers in Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1718380

854 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Integrative genomic and functional characterization of a feline milk–derived Lactiplantibacillus plantarum MNN reveals host-specific adaptation and ecological safety

in Food Microbiology

Xinyu Gong
Xue Wang
Lu Chen
Huiming Huang
Min Wen

Frontiers in Microbiology

doi 10.3389/fmicb.2026.1742444

560 views

Original Research

Accepted on 20 Jan 2026

Genomic and phenotypic analysis of Weissella cibaria LB13201 and LB13206 isolated from Hanwoo (native Korean cattle) with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory capability

in Microorganisms in Vertebrate Digestive Systems

Min-Gyu Lee
Soo-Young Yum
Gyeong-Min Gim
Kyeong-Hyeon Eom
Do Young Jin
Jun-Seob Kim
Goo Jang

Frontiers in Microbiology

257 views

Original Research

Accepted on 20 Jan 2026

A novel internal reference microorganism-based method reveals wild-enriched Penicillium for enhancing growth and disease resistance in Fritillaria thunbergii

in Microbe and Virus Interactions with Plants

Long Cai
Jian Sun
Haishen Li
Chuanbao Wang
Minda Zhang
Qingsong Shao
Zhian Wang

Frontiers in Microbiology

163 views

Original Research

Accepted on 20 Jan 2026

Geospatial Origins and Evolution of Drug-Resistant Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Lineages in Urumqi: Insights from Whole-Genome Sequencing

in Infectious Agents and Disease

Yang Jiandong
Ding Liuming
Ma Li
Xue Na
Wang Peisheng
Wang Kai

Frontiers in Microbiology

167 views

Original Research

Accepted on 20 Jan 2026

Effects of Legume-Wheat Rotation Patterns on Wheat Yield, Quality, and Soil Microbial Community in the North China Plain

in Terrestrial Microbiology

Zhenwu Nan
Zhu Liu
Nana Xu
Kainan Zhao
Hongcui Dai
Yubin Wang
Weiwei Meng
Kaichang Liu

Frontiers in Microbiology

141 views

articles

Novel probiotic Lactobacillus helveticus WIS02 alleviates diabetes through multi-pronged regulation of glycolipid metabolism, pancreatic protection and gut microbiota remodeling

Epidemiological investigation and pathogenicity of Streptococcus suis in eastern China

Extensive biofilm covering on sgraffito wall art: a call for proactive monitoring

From bioadsorption to biotransformation: a hypothesis for mercury bioremediation using genetically modified microalgae

Integration sites of blaCTX−M−1 relate to IncI1 plasmid phylogeny in Salmonella isolates from non-human sources in Germany

Gut microbiota and metabolic dysregulation in polycystic ovary syndrome: effects of acupuncture as an adjunct to in vitro fertilization on gut dysbiosis, metabolism, and oocyte quality

Cold-resistant lactic acid bacteria in Jerusalem artichoke silage: quality, microbiome and metabolome dynamics during aerobic exposure on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

Geochemical variability and microbial metabolic functions in oligotrophic sediments exposed to minor seepage

Fungal backpackers—the mycobiome of Ips typographus after more than 80 years of research

Feeding patterns reprogram a gut microbial virulence–iron–quorum sensing functional axis linked to atherosclerotic risk

Functional redundancy and niche complementarity maintain nitrification stability in rapid sand filters

Prokaryotic community structure and auxin biosynthesis in early developmental stages of farmed Atlantic Nori (Porphyra spp.)

Genetic evolution and codon usage mode of SFTSV

Genetic identification of mutations and MLST types associated with decreased susceptibility to ceftriaxone in Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Beyond microbial abundance: metadata integration enhances disease prediction in human microbiome studies

The microevolutionary trajectory of endemic multidrug-resistant tuberculosis strains in Portugal toward increased drug resistance levels and its clinical significance

Diverging contaminant profiles and prokaryotic assemblages in Arctic and Antarctic lake sediments

Synthesis and characterization of curcumin-loaded cellulose nanoparticles targeting bacterial quorum sensing and biofilms in foodborne bacteria

Artisanal food of animal origin as reservoir of putative pathogenic Escherichia coli: a combined genomic and in vivo approach

Integrative genomic and functional characterization of a feline milk–derived Lactiplantibacillus plantarum MNN reveals host-specific adaptation and ecological safety

Genomic and phenotypic analysis of Weissella cibaria LB13201 and LB13206 isolated from Hanwoo (native Korean cattle) with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory capability

A novel internal reference microorganism-based method reveals wild-enriched Penicillium for enhancing growth and disease resistance in Fritillaria thunbergii

Geospatial Origins and Evolution of Drug-Resistant Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Lineages in Urumqi: Insights from Whole-Genome Sequencing

Effects of Legume-Wheat Rotation Patterns on Wheat Yield, Quality, and Soil Microbial Community in the North China Plain

Fungal backpackers—the mycobiome of Ips typographus after more than 80 years of research