Antimicrobial resistance

Impact of veterinary pharmaceuticals on environment and their mitigation through microbial bioremediation

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Veterinary medicines used in livestock are contaminating our water and soil, creating serious problems like antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Scientists are discovering that natural microorganisms like bacteria and fungi can break down these pharmaceutical pollutants effectively. Advanced technologies combining microbes with electrical systems show promise for cleaning up contaminated wastewater, offering hope for a more sustainable solution to this growing environmental problem.

Metabolite Profiles and Biological Activities of Different Phenotypes of Beech Mushrooms (Hypsizygus marmoreus)

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This study compared white and brown varieties of beech mushrooms, which are popular edible mushrooms in South Korea. Brown beech mushrooms were found to have higher levels of beneficial compounds called phenolics, which give them a more bitter taste and brown color. The research showed that brown mushrooms have stronger health-promoting properties, including better abilities to fight bacteria, reduce inflammation, and combat oxidative stress, making them potentially more valuable as functional foods for health and nutrition.

Editorial: Pharmaceutically active micropollutants – how serious is the problem and is there a microbial way out?

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Medicines we take don’t fully disappear—30 to 90% are excreted unchanged and end up in water supplies. These pharmaceutical residues contaminate drinking water and harm aquatic life worldwide. Scientists are discovering that certain fungi and bacteria can break down these drug residues through natural metabolic processes. By harnessing these microbes in treatment systems and improving waste management practices, we could significantly reduce pharmaceutical pollution.

Safe Meat, Smart Science: Biotechnology’s Role in Antibiotic Residue Removal

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Antibiotics used to treat sick animals can leave residues in meat that contribute to dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria affecting human health. This review explores cutting-edge biotechnology solutions like rapid detection sensors, engineered enzymes, and bacterial viruses that can identify and eliminate these harmful residues. When combined with smarter antibiotic use on farms, these technologies offer practical ways to make meat safer and protect public health.

Pharmaceutical waste management through microbial bioremediation

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Medicines we take are ending up in our water supplies and harming ecosystems. Instead of using expensive chemical treatments, scientists are using microorganisms like fungi and bacteria to break down pharmaceutical waste into harmless substances. This biological approach is cheaper and more environmentally friendly, though challenges remain in scaling up the technology. Additionally, designing medicines that naturally degrade after leaving the body could prevent pollution at its source.

Use of Ganoderma lucidum grown on agricultural waste to remove antibiotics from water

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Researchers discovered that a type of mushroom called Ganoderma lucidum can help clean water contaminated with antibiotics. When the mushroom is grown on leftover agricultural materials like almond shells and coffee grounds, its root-like structure can remove certain antibiotics from water in just three days. This offers a cheap and sustainable way to address antibiotic pollution that contributes to antibiotic-resistant infections.

Bioactivity and toxicity of polysaccharides derived from the phytopathogenic mushroom Ganoderma orbiforme cultured in a bioreactor

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Scientists studied a mushroom called Ganoderma orbiforme that normally harms oil palm trees to see if it could be useful as medicine. They grew the mushroom in a special bioreactor and extracted beneficial substances called polysaccharides. These substances showed promise as natural antibiotics and antioxidants while being safe for use based on safety testing with fish embryos.

Green-Synthesized Nanomaterials from Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms: A Sustainable Strategy Against Antimicrobial Resistance

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Scientists are developing a new weapon against antibiotic-resistant bacteria using mushrooms. These special nanoparticles derived from edible and medicinal mushrooms can kill harmful bacteria in multiple ways without the toxic chemicals used in traditional manufacturing. The nanoparticles work by disrupting bacterial membranes, creating harmful molecules called free radicals, and even boosting your body’s natural immune response. This environmentally friendly approach could become an important tool in fighting dangerous infections that don’t respond to current antibiotics.

Marine-Derived Enterococcus faecalis HY0110 as a Next-Generation Functional Food Probiotic: Comprehensive In Vitro and In Vivo Bioactivity Evaluation and Synergistic Fermentation of Periplaneta americana Extract Powder

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Scientists discovered a beneficial bacteria called Enterococcus faecalis HY0110 from bluefin tuna that could help protect gut health and fight harmful pathogens better than current probiotics. This marine bacteria produces important compounds like acetic acid that kill disease-causing bacteria, reduce inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease, and even slows cancer cell growth. When fermented with cockroach powder, it creates powerful health-boosting compounds that could make functional foods more effective for managing digestive diseases and supporting overall wellness.

Effects of Cordyceps militaris solid medium on the growth performance, immunity parameters and intestinal health of broilers

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This research shows that a byproduct from growing Cordyceps militaris mushrooms can be used as a feed additive for chickens. When added at low doses to chicken feed, this mushroom byproduct improved the chickens’ growth, boosted their immune system, and created a healthier gut environment with beneficial bacteria. This offers a natural, non-antibiotic option for improving poultry farming.

Disease: Antimicrobial resistance