Category: Microbiology
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The Gut-Brain Axis and Microbial Biofilm-Associated Proteins: Driving Neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease pathology is increasingly linked to the gut-brain axis, with alpha-synuclein aggregation believed to originate in the enteric nervous system and spread to the brain. Gut microbiome dysbiosis and its biofilm-associated proteins (BAPs) act as “transmissible catalysts” that initiate and propagate this neurodegeneration through cross-seeding.
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The Emerging Threat of Microplastics-Biofilm Nexus in Antimicrobial Resistance
Recent research has highlighted the potential role of microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size, in the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The microplastics-biofilm-AMR nexus is a complex and pressing issue that requires immediate attention.