There is a real consensus that new antibiotics are urgently needed and are the best chance
for combating antibiotic resistance. The phylum Actinobacteria is one of the main producers …

The gut microbiota serves as a critical “organ” in the life cycle of animals, particularly in the
intricate interplay between herbivorous pests and plants. This review summarizes the pivotal …

Globally, forests represent highly productive ecosystems that act as carbon sinks where soil
organic matter is formed from residuals after biomass decomposition as well as from …

Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) constitute an enigmatic class of enzymes,
the discovery of which has opened up a new arena of riveting research. LPMOs can …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are short, mainly positively charged, amphipathic molecules.
AMPs are important effectors of the immune response in insects with a broad spectrum of …

Evidence shows that bacteria contribute actively to the decomposition of cellulose and
hemicellulose in forest soil; however, their role in this process is still unclear. Here we …

The ancient phylum Actinobacteria is composed of phylogenetically and physiologically
diverse bacteria that help Earth's ecosystems function. As free-living organisms and …

Bombyx mori, the domesticated silkworm, is of great importance as a silk producer and as a
powerful experimental model for the basic and applied research. Similar to other animals …

Endophytes are known to play important roles in plant's health and productivity. In this study,
we investigated the root microbiome of tomato in association with infection by root knot …

Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) are copper-enzymes that catalyze oxidative
cleavage of glycosidic bonds. These enzymes are secreted by many microorganisms to …