Microbial Bioactives

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Microbial Bioactives

Microbial Bioactives is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes high-quality research and reviews in applied microbiology and related microbiological sciences. The journal provides a platform for studies that advance the understanding of microo

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Editor-in-Chief: Doblin Anak Sandai, Ph.D.

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Microbial Bioactives

Volume 9 Number 1 2026

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Research Article

Environmental Microbiology

Research Article | Environmental Microbiology
Published online 14 September 2018

The Impact of Cu Ion, Two Novel Schiff Base Ligands and their Copper (II) Complexes on the Biological Activity of the Entomopathogenic Nematodes

Mona A. Hussein a*, Rada Abd El-Rahman b, Hanaa El-Boraey c, Mohamed Hilmyc and Ensaaf Attya b

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 2318 | Downloads: 7

Although the pollution of soil with copper (II) ions affects nematode infectivity and reproduction potential, Schiff base ligandsand their copper complexes were found to be less harmful and hence the latter could be used in combination with fertilizers to overcome one of the abiotic factors enhancing the field efficacy of EPN.

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Reviews

Environmental Microbiology

Reviews | Environmental Microbiology
Published online 24 March 2026 Manuscript-In-Press

Microcystins in Agricultural Systems: Environmental Pathways, Plant Toxicity, and Human Health Risks—A Systematic Review

Md Shafiqur Rahman 1*, Md. Fakruddin 2*

Microbial Bioactives
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This study integrates ecological and human health evidence, clarifying how microcystins move through agricultural systems and influence environmental and public health risks.

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Reviews | Environmental Microbiology
Published online 23 January 2026 Manuscript-In-Press

Unlocking the Potential of Fungi and Their Metabolites for Sustainable Agriculture, Nutrition, and Health.

Ronglian Xing 1, Yini Zhang 2, Yu Sun 2*

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 379 | Downloads: 0

Understanding fungal diversity supports sustainable agriculture, human nutrition, and the development of innovative biotechnological applications.

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Reviews | Environmental Microbiology
Published online 16 August 2025

Fungi used with Mycoremediation as a Sustainable Solution for Environmental Pollution

Xiaorong Liu 1*

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 1955 | Downloads: 13

This study highlights fungi-based mycoremediation as a sustainable, cost-effective, and versatile solution for detoxifying polluted environments globally.

Abstract | Full Text |PDF (627 KB) | Open Access Article


Reviews | Environmental Microbiology
Published online 15 August 2025

Photosynthetic Microbes as Ecological Stabilizers and Sustainable Bio-Solutions: A Systematic Review

Mona Ahmed Hussein 1*

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 1419 | Downloads: 5

Photosynthetic microbes sustain ecosystems, mitigate climate change, enhance soil fertility, support aquatic food webs, and enable sustainable biotechnological innovations globally.

Abstract | Full Text |PDF (267 KB) | Open Access Article


Reviews | Environmental Microbiology
Published online 11 June 2025

Biodegradation: Microbial Mechanisms, Environmental Significance, and Innovations in Sustainable Waste Management

Afnan Esam Adnan 1*, Wisam Malik Dawood 1

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 1848 | Downloads: 7

This study highlights biodegradation’s vital role in sustaining ecosystems, recycling nutrients, reducing pollution, and promoting environmental sustainability amid growing industrial waste challenges.

Abstract | Full Text |PDF (548 KB) | Open Access Article


Reviews | Environmental Microbiology
Published online 27 December 2024 Manuscript-In-Press

Exploring the Interplay Between Environmental Factors, Microbial Diversity, and Human Health: Insights from Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Mohd Omar Ab Kadir 1*

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 56 | Downloads: 0

This study help Understanding environmental-microbial-human interactions informs sustainable health and ecological interventions.

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Reviews | Environmental Microbiology
Published online 23 May 2023 Manuscript-In-Press

Advancements in Microbiome Analysis of Pathogenic Microorganisms: From Culture-Dependent Methods to Integrated Meta-Omics Approaches

Jegathambigai Rameshwar Naidu 1, Mahfoudh A.M. Abdulghani 2*

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 14 | Downloads: 0

Advances in sequencing and meta-omics revolutionize pathogen detection, enabling precise, high-resolution microbiome analysis across diverse ecosystems.

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Reviews | Environmental Microbiology
Published online 29 December 2022

Microbial degradation, recycling and upcycling of PET wastes: A Mini-Review

Debananda S. Ningthoujam1*

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 2297 | Downloads: 35

Ecofriendly degradation of PET by genetically engineered microbes

Abstract | Full Text |PDF (1 MB) | Open Access Article


Reviews | Environmental Microbiology
Published online 11 October 2022 Manuscript-In-Press

Thermal Frontiers: Synthesizing Microbial Diversity, Function, and Evolution in Hot Spring Ecosystems

Mohammad Moniruzzaman 1,2*, Md. Mahmuduzzaman Mian 3*

 

 

Microbial Bioactives
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Hot springs reveal microbial adaptation, evolutionary innovation, and ecological complexity, informing biotechnology and extreme-environment biology.

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The peer-reviewed and edited version of record published online before inclusion in an issue

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Published online 29 December 2022

Detection of Legionella pneumophila in the Water Samples of Food Industries and Hospitals in Bangladesh

Nazmun Naher1, Sangita Ahmed1*, and Md. Latiful Bari2

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 2024 | Downloads: 5

PCR-based rapid detection of slow-growing Legionella pneumophila

Abstract | Full Text | PDF (527 KB) Open Access Article

DOI: 10.25163/microbbioacts.525320
  

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Published online 10 January 2024

Synergistic Efficacy and Mechanism of Probiotics and Prebiotics in Enhancing Health Impact

Sultan Ayesh Mohammed Saghir 1*, Fouad Saleh Al Suede 1

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 2710 | Downloads: 1

Understanding the role of prebiotics and probiotics in health management can enhance immunity, gastrointestinal health, and production efficiency.

Abstract | Full Text | PDF (659 KB) Open Access Article

DOI: 10.25163/microbbioacts.719300
  

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Published online 17 January 2024

Gut Microbiota's Impact on Neurological Health as The Gut-Brain Axis

Shivani Chib 1*, Loiy Elsir Ahmed Hassan 2, Saikat Mukherjee 3

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 1794 | Downloads: 0

This review discussed the gut-brain connections to suggest therapies for neurological disorders; microbiome modulation shows promise in personalized treatments for diverse ailments.

Abstract | Full Text | PDF (604 KB) Open Access Article

DOI: 10.25163/microbbioacts.719375
  

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Published online 11 February 2024

Biodegradation as a Sustainable Solution for Environmental Restoration: Bridging the Gap

Mahfoudh A.M. Abdulghani 1*, Fouad Saleh Al-Suede 2, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Saeed 3

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 2200 | Downloads: 1

Bacterial degradation plays a vital role in environmental remediation, breaking down pollutants like hydrocarbons and heavy metals through diverse mechanisms.

Abstract | Full Text | PDF (413 KB) Open Access Article

DOI: 10.25163/microbbioacts.719377
  

These articles have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication. They are still in production and have not been edited, so may differ from the final published form.

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Published online 29 December 2022


Detection of Legionella pneumophila in the Water Samples of Food Industries and Hospitals in Bangladesh

Nazmun Naher1, Sangita Ahmed1*, and Md. Latiful Bari2

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 2024 | Downloads: 0
DOI: 10.25163/microbbioacts.525320
  

PCR-based rapid detection of slow-growing Legionella pneumophila

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Published online 10 January 2024


Synergistic Efficacy and Mechanism of Probiotics and Prebiotics in Enhancing Health Impact

Sultan Ayesh Mohammed Saghir 1*, Fouad Saleh Al Suede 1

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 2710 | Downloads: 0
DOI: 10.25163/microbbioacts.719300
  

Understanding the role of prebiotics and probiotics in health management can enhance immunity, gastrointestinal health, and production efficiency.

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Published online 17 January 2024


Gut Microbiota's Impact on Neurological Health as The Gut-Brain Axis

Shivani Chib 1*, Loiy Elsir Ahmed Hassan 2, Saikat Mukherjee 3

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 1794 | Downloads: 0
DOI: 10.25163/microbbioacts.719375
  

This review discussed the gut-brain connections to suggest therapies for neurological disorders; microbiome modulation shows promise in personalized treatments for diverse ailments.

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Published online 11 February 2024


Biodegradation as a Sustainable Solution for Environmental Restoration: Bridging the Gap

Mahfoudh A.M. Abdulghani 1*, Fouad Saleh Al-Suede 2, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Saeed 3

Microbial Bioactives
Views: 2200 | Downloads: 0
DOI: 10.25163/microbbioacts.719377
  

Bacterial degradation plays a vital role in environmental remediation, breaking down pollutants like hydrocarbons and heavy metals through diverse mechanisms.

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