Research Keyword: multi-omics

Koumiss (Fermented Mare’s Milk) as a Functional Food: Bioactive Proteins, Peptides, and Future Perspectives

Koumiss is a fermented mare’s milk beverage consumed for centuries in Central Asia that offers unique health benefits. Unlike cow’s milk, mare’s milk is easier to digest, contains natural antimicrobial proteins, and when fermented develops thousands of bioactive peptides and beneficial bacteria. These compounds may help with cardiovascular health, gut function, and immune support, making koumiss a promising functional food for modern nutrition.

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The dark side of avocados: a review of anthracnose and stem-end rot in postharvest fruit

Avocados are a valuable global fruit crop, but two fungal diseases—anthracnose and stem-end rot—cause major economic losses by making fruit unmarketable. These fungi infect avocados in the orchard but remain hidden until the fruit ripens, making them difficult to detect and control. Recent advances in detection technology and disease management strategies, including biological controls and natural treatments, offer promising solutions to reduce losses and keep avocados fresh from farm to table.

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Influence of Culture Conditions on Bioactive Compounds in Cordyceps militaris: A Comprehensive Review

Cordyceps militaris is a medicinal fungus that produces powerful health-promoting compounds used to boost energy, strengthen immunity, and fight cancer. This review explains how different growing conditions—like the type of food the fungus is grown on, light exposure, and temperature—affect which beneficial compounds it produces and how much. By optimizing these conditions, producers can create more effective products for health supplements and medicines, though more research is needed to standardize production methods.

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Transcriptome and Metabolome Integration Reveals the Impact of Fungal Elicitors on Triterpene Accumulation in Sanghuangporus sanghuang

Scientists studied how a special fungal treatment can boost the production of beneficial compounds in sanghuang mushrooms. Using advanced molecular analysis techniques, they found that the fungal elicitor significantly increased levels of healing compounds called triterpenes. The treated mushrooms produced 114 times more of one specific compound compared to untreated mushrooms. This research shows how we can grow medicinal mushrooms with higher levels of beneficial substances, which could help develop better treatments for various diseases.

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Exploring the Critical Environmental Optima and Biotechnological Prospects of Fungal Fruiting Bodies

This research identifies the ideal growing conditions for fungal fruiting bodies like mushrooms, showing that temperature around 25°C, high humidity, and proper light exposure are key factors. The study reveals that exceeding these optimal conditions typically harms development more than staying slightly below them. Scientists discovered that fungal fruiting bodies have important uses in medicine, food production, and environmental cleanup, and new genetic technologies like CRISPR could improve cultivation methods for better yields and quality.

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Advances in Fungal Natural Products: Insights into Bioactivity and Therapeutic Potential

Medicinal mushrooms and fungi contain powerful natural chemicals that can boost immunity, reduce inflammation, fight cancer, and protect the brain. Scientists are now better able to identify and study these compounds using advanced techniques, and some are being tested as supplements or alongside traditional medicines. This research shows that mushrooms could become important tools in treating diseases like inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer.

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Integrated multi-omics identifies plant hormone signal transduction and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis as key pathways in kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis var. deliciosa) resistance to Botryosphaeria Dothidea infection

Kiwifruit can be infected by a fungus called Botryosphaeria dothidea, which causes soft rot and makes the fruit inedible. Researchers used advanced techniques to study what happens inside the fruit when infected, finding that certain plant hormones and chemical pathways become active to fight the infection. They identified two key genes that appear to control how the fruit responds to the fungus, which could help develop better ways to prevent this costly disease.

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New insights into the stress response mechanisms of stress-resistant Listeria monocytogenes via multi-omics and cell morphological changes

Researchers studied how a dangerous food-poisoning bacterium called Listeria monocytogenes survives in harsh conditions like cold temperatures, acidic environments, and salty food products. Using advanced molecular analysis techniques, they identified specific genes and proteins that help the bacteria survive these stressful conditions. They also observed that the bacteria changed shape when exposed to stress, becoming elongated and bumpy. This research helps food safety experts better understand and combat this persistent food contaminant.

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