Catherine Stanton

TL;DR: This review discusses the taxonomy of Cronobacter species, the natural habitat of CronOBacter and its presence in foods, the physiology, pathogenicity, and virulence, and available detection methods, and the official World Health Organization guidelines for preparation of powdered infant formula.

TL;DR: Molecular characterization revealed that while the peptides Sln1 and ABP-118α are identical, their companion peptides (Sln2 and ABp-118β, respectively) differ by two amino acids, suggesting that two-component bacteriocins may be a common feature of intestinal L. salivarius strains.

TL;DR: A high heterogeneity in functional properties among L. plantarum strains is confirmed and provides insight for optimal screening strategies and a significant relationship was found between source of isolation and functional score.

TL;DR: Data indicate that the growth-promoting effects of LA in the SW480 cell line may be associated with enhanced conversion of AA to PGE2 but that the grow-suppressing effects of CLA isomers in both cell lines may be due to changes in AA distribution among cellular lipids and an altered prostaglandin profile.

TL;DR: Evidence is provided that a diet supplemented with ω-3 PUFAs and vitamin A prevents deleterious cognitive impairment and shift of microbiota composition induced by social instability stress during adolescence, and that amelioration is maintained through adulthood, suggesting that a healthy diet may have long-lasting beneficial effects and help fight off neurodegenerative diseases.