Tim McDowell

TL;DR: The results suggested that the immune deficiency (Imd) pathway is necessary for D. melanogaster survival in response to IMI toxicity and potential for probiotic lactobacilli to reduce IMI-induced susceptibility to infection.

TL;DR: It is demonstrated that commonly used probiotic strains of lactobacilli could sequester, but not metabolize, organophosphate pesticides (parathion and chlorpyrifos) and was associated with decreased intestinal absorption and insect toxicity in appropriate models.

TL;DR: The data presented here suggest B. velezensis 9D-6 as a candidate plant growth promoting bacterium (PGPB) and biopesticide, which uses a unique complement of antimicrobials, as well as other mechanisms, to protect plants against phytopathogens.

TL;DR: It is demonstrated that the biotransformation of CP by the gut microbiota had biologically relevant and toxic consequences on host health and that certain probiotic lactobacilli may be beneficial in reducing CP toxicity.

TL;DR: It is shown that sachets being provided to African communities to produce fermentation milk, can also be used to produce fermented millet, providing an option for when milk supplies are short, or if communities wish to utilize the nutrient-rich qualities of locally-grown millet.