The MicroByte Series: From Dairy Starter to Probiotic Powerhouse: Lactococcus lactis
The story of the humble dairy starter, now known as Lactococcus lactis, is a thrilling snapshot of microbial science history. Its scientific journey b..
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The Microbyte Series: Meet the Starch-Lover: Lactobacillus amylovorus
Not all probiotics are born in a yogurt cup; some emerge from much humbler beginnings. Lactobacillus amylovorus was first discovered in 1981 by microb..
The MicroByte Series: Bifidobacterium longum: A Lifelong Friend
Bifidobacteria are important (and beneficial!) colonisers of the human gut- of which Bifidobacterium longum stands out as one of the most prolific, b..
The MicroByte Series : Lacticaseibacillus paracasei- All Purpose Probiotic
In 1989, under the species Lacticaseibacillus casei, five different subspecies were recognized: L. casei subsp. casei, L. casei subsp. alactosus, L. c..
The MicrobyteSeries : Bifidobacterium breve – A Tiny Bacterium with Mighty Benefits
The story of Bifidobacterium is closely tied to the origins of microbiology and probiotic science, beginning in 1899 when French pediatrician Henri T..
The MicroByte Series -Staphylococcus epidermidis: A Double-Edged Sword
Staphylococcus epidermidis, whose name comes from ‘staphyl’ meaning, grape bunch-like appearance under a microscope, ‘coccus’ which indicates the roun..
The MicroByte Series-Lactobacillus gasseri- A Maternal Gift for Gut Health
Lactobacillus gasseri was formerly believed to be a strain of Lactobacillus acidophilus. In the 1960s, Francis Gasser isolated different strains of L..
The MicroByte Series- Bifidobacterium bifidum: The Infant Gut Guardian
The story of Bifidobacterium is closely tied to the origins of microbiology and probiotic science, beginning in 1899 when French pediatrician Henri Ti..
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..
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..
