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670 articles for “microbe.”
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Demodex spp. (Acari: Demodicidae) Infestation in Humans: Diagnostic Clues and Therapeutic Approaches to Primary and Secondary Demodicosis.
Abstract: Demodicosis represents an inflammatory dermatosis and adnexal disorder arising from pathologic overgrowth of Demodex mites, primarily Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis, which are ubiquitous human ectoparasites residing in pilosebaceous units and eyelid margins. Once regarded as benign commensals, these mites are now recognized as primary drivers or key cofactors in diverse clinical phenotypes, including papulopustular eruptions, pityriasis folliculorum, rosacea-like disorders, blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, and exacerbations of comorbid dermatoses such …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Bacteria on Salt Water Medium Evaluation: The Conceptual Impacts of Temperature
Abstract: The potential impact of temperature on bacteria on salt water medium for crude oil degradation in an aerated lagoon system was simulated using MATLAB Simulation software. The specific rate of bacteria obtained revealed maximum at temperature of less than 35oC with the order of 90 o C (11 cfu/ml) > 60 o C (40 cfu/ml) > 45 o C (35 cfu/ml) > 30 o C (28 cfu/ml). Most of the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 50–56 Read article
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Gastro Retentive Drug Target System: Its Needs, Advantages, Limitation and Approaches
Abstract: Background: Gastro retentive drug delivery systems (GRDDS) address limitations of oral therapy for drugs with poor solubility, instability at intestinal pH, or narrow absorption windows by prolonging gastric residence and increasing contact with the gastric mucosa. Objectives: To review GRDDS approaches—floating systems, mucoadhesive systems, and super porous hydrogels—with emphasis on formulation strategies and polymer–excipient selection to enhance gastric retention, modulate buoyancy/swelling/adhesion, and ultimately improve oral bioavailability and therapeutic outcomes for …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 47–58 Read article
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Enhancing Fiber-Digestibility in Dairy Cows: Influence of Dietary, Management, and Environmental Factors
Abstract: The digestibility of fiber in dairy cows is a critical factor for optimizing their nutritional efficiency and overall productivity. This study explores the key dietary, management, and environmental factors influencing fiber-digestibility in the rumen. Various aspects of feed composition, such as fiber content, protein-to-fiber ratio, and the presence of anti-nutritional factors, play a significant role in determining microbial activity and rumen fermentation efficiency. Physical feed characteristics, including particle size, feed …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 37–50 Read article
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Analysis of Performance Enhancement in a Bubble Driven Inertial Micropump
Abstract: A nozzle-diffuser pair is incorporated into a conventional micro-bubble based micropump system and its implications on the performance is evaluated. The proposed model induces flow rectification due to the additional net pressure head acting on account of the nozzle-diffuser pair provided at the ends of the micro channel. An analytical model is used to study the effect of nozzle-diffuser pair on the pump performance and plots of bubble interfacial position …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Crude Oil Remediation in Soil Environment using Orange (Citrus sinensis) Peel
Abstract: The research on effective performance of citrus sinensis (orange) peel was monitored in crude oil remediation in loamy soil environment. Different bioreactors with different bio-stimulant dosage of 20g, 40g, 60g, 80g, 100g of room dry and sundry samples were tested to examine the performance on microbial activities on crude oil mitigation in each bioreactor. The nutrient of the bio-stimulants was determined as pH value of 6.63, total nitrogen content of …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 24–34 Read article
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Applications of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics: An Overview
Abstract: Bioinformatics is a multidisciplinary science that combines biology, mathematics, and computer science. The use of computer science to handle biological data in order to decode plant genomes is known as bioinformatics. More than a decade ago, the science of bioinformatics arose as a tool to aid biological discoveries. The creation of the Human Genome Project (HGP) resulted in a tremendous rise in biological data. Capturing, managing, processing, analysing, and interpreting …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Biomedical Waste Management in Laboratory
Abstract: Laboratories like diagnostic, pathology, biochemistry, microbiology and blood bank use to generate large amount of biomedical waste (BMW). Study should be done on this waste and it was found that anatomical, microbiological, waste from sharps, soiled and chemical waste is generated from labware washing and laboratory cleaning. Puncture proof containers are used for collecting needle sharps which are further autoclaved and then send to needle pit for disposal. In sharp …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Taxonomic Assessment of Thermostable Amylase Producer from the Unkeshwar Hot Spring, Nanded
Abstract: Total 42 thermophiles were isolated from the Unkeshwar hot spring of Maharashtra, India. Of these 23 thermostable amylase producers were identified as Bacillus alvei APP1, Bacillus brevis APP2, Bacillus sterothermophilus APP3, Bacillus subtilis APP4, Bacillus farraginis APP5, Bacillus firmus APP6, Bacillus licheniformis APP7, Bacillus megaterium APP8, Lysinibacillus sphaericus APP10, Paenibacillus alvei APP11, Bacillus simplex APP12, Staphylococcus cohnii APP15, Streptococcus thermophilus APP16, Bacillus cereus APP18, Bacillus atrophaeus APP19, Bacillus lentus APP24, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 113–126 Read article
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Novel Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria from Rhizospheres of Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera): 16S rRNA Typing and Phylogenetic Analyses Reveal their Distinct Identity
Abstract: AbstractPlant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) comprise a large portion of soil microbiome and are essential for the growth of plants as they are capable of exhibiting a range of plant growth promoting biochemical mechanisms. Reports on rhizosphere microflora of date palm tree Phoenix dactylifera are scarce and the rhizomicrobiome of the date palm tree is expected to have microbial members that exhibit features to overcome stress due to varying conditions such …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 11–25 Read article
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Production, Characterization and Toxicological Evaluation of Eco-Friendly Flavolipid Biosurfactant
Abstract: At present majority of surfactants are chemically synthesized. Nevertheless, in recent years, much attention has been directed towards biosurfactants due to their broad range of functional properties, there are cheaper as they can be produced from alternative sources. They have applications in the fields, such as: oil recovery process, as an additive in food processing industry, pharmaceuticals preparations, energy saving technologies etc. As they are being microbial derivatives, it is …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles by Biological Method and its Application in Protection of Wood from Ganoderma Species
Abstract: The major advancement in the field of nanotechnology during the last decade have resulted in the wide spread application of nanomaterials in the field of science and technology. Nanoparticles were synthesised biologically, which is a pure green chemistry and completely toxic free compared to chemical synthesis. The property of the reductases present in the E. coli culture filtrate reduces silver nitrate to silver oxide and also serves as a capping …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Understanding the Molecular Mechanisms of Proteases in Bioprocessing: A Review on the Future of the Food Industry
Abstract: Proteases are enzymes that break down proteins through peptide bond catalysis. A protease is a single polypeptide chain of some 250 amino acids and is devoid of sulfhydryl groups. The COOH-terminal tryptic peptide of the protease molecule contains some 43 residues. Because of this unique structure and mechanism, they play a crucial role in the Bioprocessing industry, especially in food processing applications. Herein, the sources of proteases are discussed as …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Anti-infective Investigations of Methanolic Extract and Petroleum Ether Extract of Ixora coccinea L. Flowers
Abstract: Ixora is an evergreen flowering tropical plant belonging to the family Rubiaceae. It is commonly found in India, the United States of America, Africa, South East Asia, and Southern Asia. Across the globe, several species (Ixora coccinea, I. parviflora, I. chinensis, I. macrothyrsa, I. javanica, and I. finlaysoniana) of this genus have been identified so far. After going through the literature available in pharmaceutical databases, it was found that the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review on Biological Activities of Caesalpinia crista L. (Caesalpinaceae)
Abstract: Caesalpinia crista L., a member of the Caesalpinaceae family, is used for medicinal purposes. It's a thorny bush that grows in the tropics of India, Sri Lanka and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, but can be found all over the world. It has a long history of importance as a therapeutic agent in the traditional plant system of India. This is a highly valued medicinal plant used in the ancient …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 12–26 Read article
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Effect of Solid Waste Leachate on the Quality of Underground Water Around Ruhueli Dumpsite in Rumuomoi Community, Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract: This study investigated the impact of open dumpsite leachate on groundwater quality by examining the physicochemical and microbiological properties of groundwater within the vicinity of a dumpsite in Ruhueli-Rumuomoi community, Rumuigbo, Rivers State, Nigeria. Groundwater samples were taken from three different boreholes in the study area at a distance of 30 m, 60 m and 90 m from the dumpsite. The results of the physicochemical parameters revealed that pH ranged …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Space Debris Mitigation: A Review on Available Techniques
Abstract: The space exploration which has stated since the earlier civilization era provided various interesting scientific facts about the space environment. The contemporary technology and its development significantly aided this journey with various tools and techniques. But simultaneously they triggered space threats in recent years. The significant increase in space debris is a major issue of concern discussed by various countries who are involved in space research activities. Though many researchers …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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In Vitro Efficacy of Some Medicinal Plant Extracts against Aspergillus Niger: A Disease Causing Plant Fungus
Abstract: Medicinal plants have been used in the prevention, treatment, and cure disorders and diseases in ancient times and they provide abundant resources of antimicrobial compounds, has been used for centuries to inhibit the microbial growth. Diseases of medicinal plants were caused by the pathogenic microbes: especially fungi are common throughout the world. Microbial diseases of plants cause malfunctions such as disturb normal functions by degrading enzymes, toxin, and growth substances, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Preparation of Oral Gels Containing Ethanolic Extract of anacardiumoccidentale L and Characterization
Abstract: The anti-microbial activity of gel containing Anacardiumoccidentale L. leaf extract was investigated. A total of four formulations (ST1–ST4) and a control (without leaf extract) were prepared. All the formulations were evaluated for physical appearance and physical properties of gel like pH, viscosity, spreadability and extrudability. The results of all the physical parameters of the gel were found to be within the limits. All the four formulations including control were evaluated …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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Nigella Sativa Can Act as a Protective Agent to Fight Against Covid-19: An Update
Abstract: The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV-2) causes Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19), which began in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China and has since spread around the world. There are currently no effective antiviral medicines authorised for these coronavirus strains. Chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir, ribavirin, remdesivir, favipiravir, umifenovir, interferon-α, interferon-β, and other drugs are used to treat COVID19. There is no specific, effective, or proven conventional treatment to treat COVID-19 patients. As …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 13–18 Read article