Energy-intensive thermochemical processes within chemical manufacturing are a major
contributor to global CO2 emissions. With the increasing push for sustainability, the scientific …

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the major problems in current practical medicine. The
spread of genes coding for resistance determinants among bacteria challenges the use of …

The development of alternatives to soil stabilization through mechanical and chemical
stabilization has paved the way for the development of biostabilization methods. Since its …

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) triggers distinct changes in macrophages, resulting in the
formation of lipid droplets that serve as a nutrient source. We discover that Mtb promotes …

The byproduct ammonia limits the wide application of the urea-hydrolysis based microbially
induced calcite precipitation (MICP) technique. Here, we proposed a new technique termed …

Enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation (EICP) is a relatively new bio-cementation
technique for ground improvement. In EICP, calcium carbonate (CaCO 3) precipitation …

Nitrogen availability is a growth-limiting factor in many habitats, and the global nitrogen
cycle involves prokaryotes and eukaryotes competing for this precious resource. Only some …

Infection of the human stomach by Helicobacter pylori remains a worldwide problem and
greatly contributes to peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer. Without active intervention …

Urea is a common milk adulterant that falsely increases its protein content. Excessive
consumption of urea is harmful to the kidney, liver, and gastrointestinal system. The …

Alcoholic beverages have been enjoyed worldwide as hedonistic commodities for
thousands of years. The unique quality and flavor are attributed to the rich microbiota and …