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..
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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..
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..