Fungal Species:  Salmonella enterica

Persistence of Microbiological Hazards in Food and Feed Production and Processing Environments

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This research examines how harmful bacteria can survive and persist in food processing facilities despite regular cleaning, potentially contaminating food products over long periods. The study identifies the most problematic bacteria, where they tend to hide in facilities, and how to better detect and control them. Key impacts on everyday life: – Helps make food safer by improving detection and control of persistent bacteria in food processing facilities – Provides guidance for food companies to better design and maintain their facilities to prevent bacterial contamination – Supports development of more effective cleaning and monitoring programs in food processing – Helps prevent foodborne illness outbreaks linked to persistent contamination in food facilities – Contributes to maintaining the safety and quality of processed foods that people consume daily

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Huitlacoche (Ustilago maydis), an Iconic Mexican Fungal Resource: Biocultural Importance, Nutritional Content, Bioactive Compounds, and Potential Biotechnological Applications

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Huitlacoche, a fungus that grows on corn, has been an important part of Mexican cuisine and traditional medicine for centuries. While considered a crop pest in most countries, in Mexico it is valued as a nutritious delicacy with significant health benefits and commercial potential. The research shows it is rich in proteins, fiber, vitamins, and compounds that can fight inflammation and act as antioxidants. Impacts on everyday life: – Provides a nutritious food source that can help address food security challenges – Offers economic opportunities for farmers through cultivation and sale of a high-value crop – Contains natural compounds that could be used to develop new medicines and health products – Demonstrates how traditional food knowledge can contribute to modern nutrition and medicine – Shows potential for sustainable agriculture by turning what is typically considered a pest into a valuable resource

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Structural Features and Immunomodulatory Effects of Water-Extractable Polysaccharides from Macrolepiota procera (Scop.) Singer

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This research examined the beneficial compounds found in the parasol mushroom and their effects on immune function and harmful bacteria. The study found that complex sugar molecules extracted from this edible mushroom can boost immune system activity and help beneficial gut bacteria while fighting harmful bacteria. Impacts on everyday life: – Provides scientific support for traditional use of parasol mushroom in treating infections and inflammation – Suggests potential for developing new food products that could boost immune health – Demonstrates how mushrooms could be used to support beneficial gut bacteria – Shows promise for natural alternatives to fight harmful bacteria – Validates the nutritional and medicinal value of edible mushrooms in the diet

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In Vitro Antibacterial and Anti-biofilm Potential of an Endophytic Schizophyllum commune

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This research investigated the potential of a fungus called Schizophyllum commune, found living inside Aloe vera plants, as a source of new antibacterial compounds. The study found that extracts from this fungus could effectively kill harmful bacteria and prevent them from forming protective biofilms. This discovery is significant for everyday life in several ways: • Could lead to development of new antibiotics to fight resistant bacterial infections • May help create new treatments for biofilm-related infections in medical devices • Demonstrates the potential of natural sources in discovering new medicines • Could reduce dependence on conventional antibiotics • Shows promise for treating chronic bacterial infections that are difficult to cure with current medications

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