Several studies have reported an association between GNβ3 C825T polymorphism and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, the results remain inconclusive and controversial, particularly for the data derived from different ethnicities and IBS subtypes. Therefore, we performed an updated meta-analysis to evaluate this association. All eligible case-control studies that met the search criteria wer...

The family Bacillaceae bacteria, particularly Bacillus communities, are useful and attractive probiotics with desirable features to fulfill the vast demand for aquaculture. In Hainan Island, coastal aquaculture ponds hold about 1% of total area in China, whereas knowledge bacterial communities was limited. Herein, artificial (lined high-density polyethylene plastic sheets) earthen were investig...

The identification, differentiation and classification of microorganisms have been subjects of research for many years. Recently, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy techniques have gained attention in the characterization and classification of microorganisms based on biochemical profiles and cell structure characteristics. In the present study, the characterization and differentiati...