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Isolation and characterization of thermotolerant hydrocarbon degrading bacteria which sustained the activity at extreme salinity and high osmotic conditions

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Scientists isolated two special bacteria from highly polluted oil fields in Iran that can degrade diesel and survive in extreme conditions. These bacteria tolerate very salty soils, high temperatures up to 50°C, and drought stress that would kill ordinary bacteria. This discovery is important because oil-contaminated areas often have these harsh conditions, and using these adapted bacteria could help clean up oil spills in difficult environments like Middle Eastern oil fields.

Enhancing Phenanthrene Degradation by Burkholderia sp. FM-2 with Rhamnolipid: Mechanistic Insights from Cell Surface Properties and Transcriptomic Analysis

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Scientists studied how a natural soap-like substance called rhamnolipid can help bacteria degrade phenanthrene, a dangerous pollution compound found in oil-contaminated soil. They found that the right amount of this substance makes the bacteria better at breaking down the pollutant by changing the bacteria’s surface properties and activating specific genes. The research shows promise for developing better methods to clean up contaminated environments.

Microbial communities in petroleum refinery effluents and their complex functions

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Oil refineries produce large amounts of wastewater containing harmful petroleum products and heavy metals. Instead of using toxic chemical treatments, scientists are discovering that microorganisms naturally found in this wastewater—including bacteria, fungi, algae, and yeast—can break down these pollutants safely and effectively. These microbes can degrade oil hydrocarbons, remove heavy metals, and produce natural surfactants that help in the cleanup process, offering an environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution to refinery pollution.

Mycoremediation of Petroleum-Contaminated Soil Using Native Ganoderma and Trametes Strains from the Ecuadorian Amazon

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Oil spills in the Amazon rainforest cause serious environmental and health problems. Scientists discovered that certain mushroom fungi found in Ecuador can break down petroleum pollutants in soil more effectively than natural processes. In lab tests, five native fungal strains removed over 96% of petroleum hydrocarbons from contaminated soil in just 60 days, offering a promising natural solution for cleaning up oil-polluted areas.

Arsenic Stress Resistance in the Endophytic Fungus Cladosporium cladosporioides: Physiological and Transcriptomic Insights into Heavy Metal Detoxification

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A special fungus called Cladosporium cladosporioides, found living inside the roots of Gentiana yunnanensis (a traditional Chinese medicine herb), can tolerate extremely high levels of arsenic. Researchers discovered that this fungus protects itself from arsenic poisoning by storing arsenic mostly in its cell walls, converting toxic arsenic into less harmful forms, and activating its antioxidant defense systems. This discovery could help reduce arsenic contamination in medicinal herbs and lead to new methods for cleaning arsenic-polluted soil.

Enhanced biodegradation of fluorinated pharmaceutical by Aspergillus flavus and Cunninghamella elegans biofilms: kinetics and mechanisms

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This research shows that two types of fungi—Aspergillus flavus and Cunninghamella elegans—can effectively break down commonly prescribed medications found in wastewater through biofilm formation on foam carriers. The fungi degrade these drugs through enzymatic action rather than absorption, removing 85-99% of the pharmaceuticals within days. This discovery offers a promising, cost-effective biological treatment for cleaning wastewater from hospitals and pharmaceutical factories, potentially protecting aquatic environments from drug pollution.

Whole genome sequencing and annotations of Trametes sanguinea ZHSJ

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Scientists have completely mapped the genetic code of Trametes sanguinea, a medicinal mushroom used in traditional Chinese medicine. They identified over 10,000 genes and analyzed how this mushroom produces compounds that fight tumors, boost immunity, protect the heart, and fight viruses. This genetic map will help researchers understand how to produce these beneficial compounds and develop new medicines from this mushroom.

Harnessing the Nutritional Value, Therapeutic Applications, and Environmental Impact of Mushrooms

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Mushrooms are nutritious superfoods packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that support overall health. They contain special compounds that can fight inflammation, boost immunity, and help prevent serious diseases like cancer and diabetes. Beyond eating them, mushrooms are being used to make medicines, cosmetics, and animal feed, while also helping clean up polluted environments. Regular consumption of mushrooms offers significant health benefits and can be a valuable addition to any healthy diet.

Isolation and screening of wood-decaying fungi for lignocellulolytic enzyme production and bioremediation processes

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Researchers isolated wood-decaying fungi from forests in Latvia to identify species that produce powerful enzymes capable of breaking down complex plant materials. These enzymes have practical applications in cleaning contaminated water, treating textile industry waste, and converting plant biomass into useful products. The study found that certain environmental fungi, particularly Trametes pubescens, produced enzymes at levels exceeding those of commercially used strains, suggesting they could be valuable tools for environmental cleanup and industrial processes.

Native Fungi as a Nature-Based Solution to Mitigate Toxic Metal(loid) Accumulation in Rice

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Researchers tested whether beneficial fungi from contaminated rice paddies could help reduce toxic metal buildup in rice plants. When rice was grown in heavy metal-contaminated soil under alternate wet and dry conditions and treated with native fungi, arsenic levels dropped dramatically by up to 75%. This nature-based approach offers a sustainable way to grow safe food in polluted soils without expensive chemical treatments.

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