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Soil polluted system shapes endophytic fungi communities associated with Arundo donax: a field experiment

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Mining activities pollute soils with heavy metals and red mud waste, damaging ecosystems and making plant growth difficult. This study examined fungi living inside the roots of Arundo donax, a hardy plant that survives in polluted soils, grown in three soil types: clean, heavy metal-contaminated, and red mud-contaminated. The researchers found that fungal communities changed based on the type of pollution, with a fungus called Pleosporales sp. thriving in red mud and showing promise for helping clean up contaminated soils. This research suggests that understanding these beneficial fungi could improve strategies for using plants to remediate polluted environments.

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An Overview of Microorganisms Immobilized in a Gel Structure for the Production of Precursors, Antibiotics, and Valuable Products

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Scientists have developed methods to trap bacteria and fungi inside gel structures, similar to tiny capsules. These immobilized microorganisms can produce antibiotics and other useful medicines more efficiently and continuously than free-floating cells. The gel structures protect the cells, allow them to be reused multiple times, and reduce production costs, making medicine manufacturing faster and cheaper.

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Diversity and bioprospecting activities of endophytic Fungi associated with different Egyptian medicinal plants

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Scientists studied fungi that live inside Egyptian medicinal plants and found that one type called Aspergillus terreus produces compounds with powerful healing properties. These compounds can fight harmful bacteria, reduce oxidative damage, and even kill cancer cells while being safe for normal cells. This discovery suggests that fungi living in medicinal plants could be valuable sources of new medicines, offering hope for developing new treatments for infections and cancer.

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Biocomposites Based on Mould Biomass and Waste Fibres for the Production of Agrotextiles: Technology Development, Material Characterization, and Agricultural Application

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Researchers developed a new biodegradable material for agriculture made from mould mycelium and waste plant fibres. This eco-friendly crop cover can be used instead of synthetic plastic sheets that damage soil and pollute it with microplastics. The material breaks down naturally in soil within 10 days and can help seeds germinate better, offering farmers a sustainable alternative for protecting their crops.

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Potential of Small-Molecule Fungal Metabolites in Antiviral Chemotherapy

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This research explores how chemicals produced by fungi could be used to develop new antiviral medications. Fungi represent a largely untapped source of potential medicines, with only a small fraction of fungal species having been studied so far. The review found many promising fungal compounds that could fight viruses like HIV, influenza, and herpes in new ways that current drugs don’t. Impacts on everyday life: – Could lead to new treatments for common viral infections like flu and herpes – May help address growing problem of viruses becoming resistant to existing drugs – Provides more natural alternatives to synthetic antiviral medications – Could reduce side effects compared to current antiviral drugs – May result in more affordable antiviral treatments as fungi can be easily cultivated

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An Overview of Microorganisms Immobilized in Gel Structure for the Production of Precursors, Antibiotics, and Valuable Products

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This research explores how microorganisms can be effectively ‘trapped’ in gel-like materials to produce antibiotics and other valuable compounds more efficiently. This approach is similar to keeping beneficial bacteria in a protective environment where they can work more effectively and for longer periods. Impacts on everyday life: • More efficient and cost-effective production of antibiotics, potentially making medicines more affordable • Development of more environmentally friendly manufacturing processes for pharmaceuticals • Improved methods for producing beneficial compounds used in food and healthcare products • Potential for creating better biosensors for medical diagnostics and environmental monitoring • More sustainable approaches to producing industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals

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