The emergence of next generation sequencing (NGS) is revolutionizing the potential to
address complex microbiological challenges in the water industry. NGS technologies can …

A variety of pathogenic microorganisms can survive in the drinking water distribution
systems (DWDS) by forming stable biofilms and, thus, continually disseminating their …

Although the presence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in drinking water and their
potential horizontal gene transfer to pathogenic microbes are known to pose a threat to …

Drinking water purification and distribution processes shape the bacterial community in tap
water; however, this study calls attention to the impact of source water on tap water bacterial …

The microbiota colonizing the root endophytic compartment and surrounding rhizosphere
soils contribute to plant growth and health. However, the key members of plant soil and …

Safe drinking water is delivered to the consumer through kilometres of pipes. These pipes
are lined with biofilm, which is thought to affect water quality by releasing bacteria into the …

Long-term spatial-temporal investigations of microbial dynamics in full-scale drinking water
distribution systems are scarce. These investigations can reveal the process, infrastructure …

Antimicrobial resistance is an increasingly serious threat to public health worldwide. The
presence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in human airways and relevant …

The microbiological water quality of drinking water distribution system (DWDS) is of primary
importance for human health. High-throughput sequencing has gained more and more …

Microbial food spoilage is responsible for a considerable amount of waste and can cause
food-borne diseases in humans, particularly in immunocompromised individuals and …