Humans have been co-existing with a whole population of microbes, where trillions of different microbes are living inside the human GI tracts as a commensal gut microbiota. This condition provides a mutual relationship where the gut microbiota serves as a natural protection for the intestinal tract homeostasis. Nevertheless, the human intestinal tract is constantly exposed to environmental …
"Pediococcus acidilactici is a non-pathogenic probiotic bacteria that can improve gut health by adhering to intestinal cells and inhibiting pathogen adherence. To create an easy-to-use product, probiotics are often produced in powdered form using spray drying. However, this drying method can affect the probiotic's viability and functionality. This study examined the impact of spray drying in…
Aquaculture has become one of the most viable industries. Antibiotics have been used to minimize the occurrence of infection, thus enabling the industry to meet the rising demand of fish production. The introduction of this compound, however, has created a rising trend in antibiotic resistance genes. In regards to this, natural substances such as, fish epidermal mucus have been acknowle…
Indonesia is a country with high biodiversity and many plants' potential for pharmaceutical and biotechnology research. Pangium edule is one of the local Indonesian spices usually used for a specific cuisine. Currently, there are few studies of P. edule as a food preservative agent and none on its medicinal use. P. edule seeds contain antioxidants, alkaloids, and polyphenolic compounds, whic…
"Schaechter's Mechanisms of Microbial Disease" provides students with a thorough understanding of microbial agents and the pathophysiology of microbial diseases. The text is universally praised for "telling the story of a pathogen" in an engaging way, facilitating learning and recall by emphasizing unifying principles and paradigms, rather than forcing students to memorize isolated facts by rot…