The Microbyte series: Lactobacillus johnsonii-The Friendly Gut Bacterium with a Unique History
Lactobacillus johnsonii has an interesting backstory. First described in 1992, it was often mistaken for L. acidophilus until scientists realize..
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The Microbyte Series: Limosilactobacillus fermentum- The Underrated Helper
Lactobacillus fermentum is an obligate heterofermentative bacterium known for its ability to ferment sugars into lactic acid. This bacterium was first..
The Microbyte Series-Saccharomyces cerevisiae: Beer, Bread & Biology
The story of Saccharomyces, especially Saccharomyces cerevisiae is entwined with the story of progress in biology. In attempting to understand what ga..
The Microbyte Series-Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12:The Probiotic Champion for Gut Balance and Wellness
Bifidobacterium is a group of beneficial bacteria that are gram-positive, non-motile, and anaerobic, meaning they thrive without oxygen. They are..
The Microbyte Series - The Nomadic Probiotic: Lactobacillus casei
Lactobacillus casei has a story that begins in the world of traditional dairy. Scientists first discovered it in cheese in the early 1900s, and in 197..
The MicroByte Series- Heyndrickxia coagulans: The Spore-Forming Probiotic
Heyndrickxia coagulans was initially thought to be a member of the genus Lactobacillus. Since its discovery, there has been confusion regarding its ta..
The MicroByte Series-Streptococcus salivarius: The Oral Cavity Pioneer
The genus Streptococcus was first characterized in 1874 by Theodor Billroth, an Austrian surgeon, who found them occurring singly, in pairs, or in cha..
The MicroByte Series-Saccharomyces boulardii: The First Yeast Probiotic
Saccharomyces boulardii is a unique, non-pathogenic yeast that has been widely used in Europe for the treatment of diarrhoea. It was discovered in 192..
The MicroByte Series- The Versatile Probiotic with Ancient Roots: Lactiplantibacillus plantarum
After its first isolation from human saliva in 1919 by Orla-Jensen—who originally named it Streptobacterium plantarum—the organism was placed on the ..
The MicroByte Series-Levilactobacillus brevis : A Cheesy Story
Levilactobacillus brevis was initially classified as being Betabacterium breve by S. Orla-Jensen in 1919, based on its functional prope..
