ReviewPublished 12 October 2026From constitutive killing to microenvironment-activated antimicrobial activity: a critical narrative review of antimicrobial dental materials for caries preventionXiwen Xin · Ziying Tang · Yuejia Deng · Yulong Zhang · Hai Zhang · Bennett T. Amaechi · Andre V. Ritter · Alvin G. Wee · Justin Kaspar · Jing Zhao · Andréa Ferreira Zandoná · Xuelian HuangFrontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiologydoi 10.3389/fcimb.2026.1983359
Original ResearchPublished 12 October 2026The arginine repressor ArgR controls virulence factors of adherent-invasive Escherichia coli strainsQueralt Bonet-Rossinyol · Margarita Martinez-Medina · Llorenç Fernández-CollFrontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiologydoi 10.3389/fcimb.2026.1941024
Original ResearchPublished 12 October 2026Controlled sol-gel nanoassembly of Au 25 (SR) 18 nanoclusters for structural and functional integrationMahdi Hesari · Marysa ColvinFrontiers in Chemistrydoi 10.3389/fchem.2026.1982602
Original ResearchPublished 12 October 2026Comprehensive effects of plastic film mulching and combined application of water and nitrogen on photosynthetic characteristics, yield formation, and water-nitrogen use efficiency of citrusHongmei Gu · Ping Li · Mengyuan Deng · Yun Zhong · Yuliang Fu · Songlin WangFrontiers in Plant Sciencedoi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1963480
Original ResearchPublished 12 October 2026Comparative transcriptomics of outbreak-associated Salmonella Heidelberg, Typhimurium, and monophasic Typhimurium reveals differential expression of stress tolerance, virulence, and biofilm-associated genesChelsey A. Patch · Andrea J. EtterFrontiers in Microbiologydoi 10.3389/fmicb.2026.1895105
ReviewPublished 12 October 2026From correlation to causation: dissecting the detection methodologies of oral bacterial-fungal crosstalk in health and diseaseYixin Zhang · Nanyan Bian · Zhuojun Dong · Biao Ren · Juan LiFrontiers in Microbiologydoi 10.3389/fmicb.2026.1937704
ReviewPublished 12 October 2026Lactate dynamics at the Pseudomonas aeruginosa –host interface: bacterial metabolism, host defense, and emerging links to histone lactylationYi Jian · Zhijie Wu · Yuqiang Liang · Jin Cao · Mei Li · Fashuang Yang · Ke WangFrontiers in Immunologydoi 10.3389/fimmu.2026.1979311
Original ResearchPublished 12 October 2026Effectiveness and safety of imeglimin in routine clinical practice among Indian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a prospective, non-interventional, real-world observational study (INDI-TIMES 2.0)Debmalya Sanyal · Anuj Maheshwari · Subrata Chakrabarti · Manoj Chawla · Mangesh Tiwaskar · Soujanya Kunapa Reddy · S Sridhar · Arthur Joseph Ashirvatham · Rituraj Benode Deb · Gayathry V MFrontiers in Endocrinologydoi 10.3389/fendo.2026.1973270
Community Case StudyPublished 12 October 2026Health behavior, loneliness and social participation among students in a higher education institution: a community case study providing insights into health psychologySonia Lippke · Zhi Ye · Klaus Boehnke · Alexander Strelnikov · Lingling GaoFrontiers in Psychologydoi 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1894036
Original ResearchPublished 9 October 2026Power interplay among actors in the governance of Indonesian film and digital content censorship policyEndik Hidayat · Toong Hai Sam · Uchaimid Bridloi Robby · Daniel Susilo · Guellica Agnesia C. ThanosFrontiers in Political Sciencedoi 10.3389/fpos.2026.1724210
Original ResearchPublished 9 October 2026Phenotypic and metabolic characterization of an ADH2 deletion mutant associated with reduced fluconazole susceptibility in Candida albicansChunjiao Zheng · Wenjing He · Chang Su · Lulu An · Jingwen Tan · Lianjuan YangFrontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiologydoi 10.3389/fcimb.2026.1911561
Case ReportPublished 9 October 2026Case Report: Ribociclib-associated bilateral neurotrophic keratitis requiring amniotic membrane transplantation during adjuvant treatment of early breast cancerDanielle DeCicco · Sanjana Nethagani · Lingo Lai · Danish SafiFrontiers in Oncologydoi 10.3389/fonc.2026.1932226
Original ResearchPublished 9 October 2026Antimicrobial activity of ginsenoside Rh2 against Enterococcus faecalis and its biofilmChaoran Liu · Yanchun Wang · Shu Zhou · Guanghong Han · Yingxian ZhaiFrontiers in Microbiologydoi 10.3389/fmicb.2026.1979316
Original ResearchPublished 9 October 2026Berberine-fluconazole synergy against drug-resistant Candida albicans : association with disruption of the Ire1-mediated UPR pathwayDaifan Yue · Dongming Zheng · Zhen Song · Dongmei Li · Yan LiFrontiers in Microbiologydoi 10.3389/fmicb.2026.1965937
Original ResearchPublished 9 October 2026Phage vB_KpnS_MK54: lPS-associated factors involved in phage adsorption and depolymerase-driven anti-biofilm effectsYan Zeng · Zhaomin Wu · Zhuangkan Yan · Yin Wang · Zexiao Yang · Yixin Huang · Suizhong Cao · Xueping YaoFrontiers in Microbiologydoi 10.3389/fmicb.2026.1963357
Original ResearchPublished 8 October 2026Regulatory role and mechanism of sRNA24 targeting pqsH in Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection immunityHuanlan Liao · Qianying Liu · Yuyang Liu · Qiwei Li · Yujuan Xiong · Lan Wang · Yang LuFrontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiologydoi 10.3389/fcimb.2026.1933779
General CommentaryPublished 8 October 2026Commentary: Resistance breakers: a novel approach to tackle biofilm associated infections and antimicrobial resistanceWenjie Guo · Ke XueFrontiers in Microbiologydoi 10.3389/fmicb.2026.1976224
Original ResearchPublished 7 October 2026ZnPc(Lys) 5 -mediated photodynamic inactivation and reduction of Candida albicans biofilm-associated cells in vitro and in vivoDanlin Li · Fang Yuan · Yuchen Yang · Kangli Zhou · Fei Xie · Zhiming Li · Xiaoling Huang · Mingdong Huang · Minkui LinFrontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnologydoi 10.3389/fbioe.2026.1953510
Original ResearchPublished 7 October 2026Natural polysaccharide-engineered POP@ZIF-67 nanoparticles coordinate antibacterial activity, macrophage polarization, and osteogenesis for chronic osteomyelitis therapyYunchang Zhao · Guangting Zhu · Mengxue Zhang · Yize Wu · Junwei Su · Jing Hu · Chao Jian · Ying YuanFrontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnologydoi 10.3389/fbioe.2026.1935416
ReviewPublished 5 October 2026Janus biomaterials in regenerative medicine: structural asymmetry as a platform for multifunctional tissue repairAnouar El Ghazal · Oluwatosin David Abodunrin · Nouhaila Zouine · Safae Er Raouan · Sena Su Torun · Lamyae Dani · Saad Ibnsouda Koraichi · Soumya ElabedFrontiers in Soft Matterdoi 10.3389/frsfm.2026.1955040
Original ResearchPublished 2 October 2026Contrasting responses of loamy and sandy soils to biodegradable plastic residues: microbial biomass, aggregation, and aggregate-associated carbon and nitrogenPaola Gioacchini · Martina Mazzon · Sara Guerrini · Daniele Alberoni · Joana Cupi · Diana Di Gioia · Claudio MarzadoriFrontiers in Soil Sciencedoi 10.3389/fsoil.2026.1950823
Original ResearchPublished 2 October 2026N- acyl -homoserine lactonase–nanosilver composite modulates the bacterial community of an in vitro enriched biofilm model of early childhood cariesChuang Nie · Ran Xia · Liqiong Ma · Song Li · Jing ZhangFrontiers in Oral Healthdoi 10.3389/froh.2026.1779148
Original ResearchPublished 2 October 2026Social media use and cosmetic surgery consideration among Chinese university students: a cross-sectional test of serial mediation through beauty ideal internalization and self-objectificationXiujie Zhou · Danni Dai · Zhen LV · Fanghao Xiao · Chenyu Wang · Jianchao NiFrontiers in Communicationdoi 10.3389/fcomm.2026.1932859
Original ResearchPublished 1 October 2026Remote estimation of plastic distribution in California agriculture using Sentinel-2 imagery: a case studyEva Scrivner · Dexter Hamilton · Daniel Sousa · Margot Mattson · Nicholas E. Williams · Seeta SistlaFrontiers in Remote Sensingdoi 10.3389/frsen.2026.1927646
Original ResearchPublished 30 September 2026Design, development, and implementation of take-home laboratory kits for measurement of water vapor transmission rate of polymeric filmsShyam S. Sablani · Y. Olive Li · Melvin A. Pascall · Julie Goddard · Kit Yam · Olusola AdesopeFrontiers in Food Science and Technologydoi 10.3389/frfst.2026.1964059
Original ResearchPublished 30 September 2026Biweekly versus triweekly hydrogen peroxide shock treatment for controlling dental unit waterline contamination: a single-center pilot randomized clinical studyJingcheng Wen · Wenjing Liu · Tianyi Shao · Jing Chang · Yanying Li · Ting Shuai · Xiue LiFrontiers in Oral Healthdoi 10.3389/froh.2026.1842649
Original ResearchPublished 30 September 2026Trauma, memory, and revenge: systemic patriarchy and female resistance in Promising Young WomanMathivadhani P. · Revathi P. · Ravisankar R. · Amalraj I. · Priyadarshini S.Frontiers in Communicationdoi 10.3389/fcomm.2026.1925429
Original ResearchPublished 30 September 2026Development of alkyd-based copper sorbate coatings for anti-corrosion and anti-biofouling applicationsManikandan Thiyagarajan · Subramania Angaiah · Chao Yan · Parthipan PunniyakottiFrontiers in Chemistrydoi 10.3389/fchem.2026.1838832
PerspectivePublished 29 September 2026Women in Portuguese industrial microbiology: a fifty-year perspective on progress and persistent barriersTeresa Semedo-Lemsaddek · Marta Laranjo · Maria José SaavedraFrontiers in Industrial Microbiologydoi 10.3389/finmi.2026.1939832
Mini ReviewPublished 29 September 2026Mechanisms for the formation and maintenance of microhabitat self-organization in the root system of orchidJunyang Song · Xinying Hao · Jianfeng Chen · Shankang WangFrontiers in Geneticsdoi 10.3389/fgene.2026.1809943
ReviewPublished 28 September 2026Sustainable soft materials for food packaging: quality preservation and environmental impactSweta Joshi · Mantasha Hasan · Dhananjay Sharma · Mayuri Rastogi · Bushra Shaida · Swati KimothiFrontiers in Soft Matterdoi 10.3389/frsfm.2026.1898833
Original ResearchPublished 28 September 2026Active pectin–chitosan films from Spanish lime (Melicoccus bijugatus) shell pectin containing Pimenta racemosa essential oil nanoemulsions for sustainable food packagingChe John · Akeem Mohammed · Rohanie MaharajFrontiers in Food Science and Technologydoi 10.3389/frfst.2026.1944480
Original ResearchPublished 25 September 2026Biomass and volatile profile responses of hydroponically grown Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) to different nutrient solution regimesMohammed Elakrouch · Marouane Mohaddab · Sarah Elmoussaoui · Sabrine Odem · Soufiane Hasni · Arthur Libault · Ahmed Rachid · M. Haissam JijakliFrontiers in Horticulturedoi 10.3389/fhort.2026.1946574
Brief Research ReportPublished 23 September 2026Impact of Streptococcus salivarius K12 probiotic on pH and tooth enamel integrity in an in vitro oral biofilm systemLivia Göldi · Viktoriya Shyp · Klaus W. Neuhaus · Markus Reise · Michael M. Bornstein · Elisabeth ReichardtFrontiers in Oral Healthdoi 10.3389/froh.2026.1893799
Original ResearchPublished 22 September 2026Women in directing and screenwriting: the capital allocation puzzle in commercial filmAnja G. HuwilerFrontiers in Communicationdoi 10.3389/fcomm.2026.1838492
Original ResearchPublished 22 September 2026New generation energy pumpsAndriy Verlan · Serhii Shevchenko · Andriy TopalovFrontiers in Mechanical Engineeringdoi 10.3389/fmech.2026.1909024
ReviewPublished 22 September 2026Microbial responses to microgravity and consequences for plant-microbe interactions in spaceDaphné Golaz · Marcel Egli · Gabriella PessiFrontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciencesdoi 10.3389/fspas.2026.1864382
Original ResearchPublished 18 September 2026Bio-based alginate films reinforced with bacterial nanocellulose and MAA-rich extracts for food packagingUrška Vrabič-Brodnjak · Tina RužičFrontiers in Food Science and Technologydoi 10.3389/frfst.2026.1914135
Hypothesis and TheoryPublished 17 September 2026Emerging mechanisms in dry eye disease: apoptosis-associated tear MicroRNAs and toxicant-related alterations of the glycocalyx and lipid raftsMazyar YazdaniFrontiers in Ophthalmologydoi 10.3389/fopht.2026.1924390
Original ResearchPublished 16 September 2026Effect of systematic nursing intervention on perioperative ocular symptoms in refractive surgery patients: evaluation using the ocular surface disease index scaleYidi Zhang · Ping Zhang · Ran Zhu · Xiumei Wu · Jincui WeiFrontiers in Health Servicesdoi 10.3389/frhs.2026.1864071
Original ResearchPublished 16 September 2026Styrenic polymer-additive engineering of crystalline defects and charge transport in TIPS-pentacene organic thin-film transistorsZhengran He · Kyeiwaa Asare-YeboahFrontiers in Nanotechnologydoi 10.3389/fnano.2026.1943509
Systematic ReviewPublished 16 September 2026Effect of probiotic interventions on oral health in children: a systematic reviewSmruti Bondre · Vabitha Shetty · Mausam Kumari · Urvashi ShettyFrontiers in Dental Medicinedoi 10.3389/fdmed.2026.1914359
Original ResearchPublished 15 September 2026Climate variability governs mulch performance and stability in date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) in arid oasesSafi Uwase · Mustapha El Janati · Ahmed Sabri · Oumaima Zouhri · Bassou Bouazzama · Azim Khalid · Ilham Zaidali · Abdallah OukarroumFrontiers in Agronomydoi 10.3389/fagro.2026.1947864
Original ResearchPublished 14 September 2026Phytochemical characterization and evaluation of antimicrobial activity of Eugenia sp.: antibacterial, antibiofilm and ampicillin-potentiating activities against resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidisPatryne Luana da Silva Dantas · Leticia Bachmann · Alysson Camilla Blaese Gramkov · Thaynara Reichert · Nicole Prada Zibell · Maressa Danielli Dolzan · Matheus Santos Lourenço · Saulo Relison Tintino · Tatiani Karini Rensi Botelho · Diogo Alexandre Siebert · Luciano Vitali · Cícera Datiane de Morais Oliveira-Tintino · Isabel Daufenback Machado · Michele Debiasi AlbertonFrontiers in Natural Productsdoi 10.3389/fntpr.2026.1920078
PerspectivePublished 14 September 2026Tregs and persistent P. gingivalis colonisation: a plausible mechanism for cardiovascular risk in edentulismJelena RoganovićFrontiers in Oral Healthdoi 10.3389/froh.2026.1895121
ReviewPublished 14 September 2026Nanomedicine against antimicrobial resistance: mechanistic insights and next-generation therapeutic potentialVishal L. Handa · Benedict B. Vyas · Abhishek Padhi · Ashwini Agarwal · B. R. M. VyasFrontiers in Chemistrydoi 10.3389/fchem.2026.1915145
ReviewPublished 11 September 2026Zinc oxide nanoparticles against Candida: mechanistic pathways, synergistic potentials, and biocompatibility challenges in the era of antimicrobial resistanceBinaya Krushna Sahu · Tapan Kumar Mohanta · Mahesh Chandra Sahu · Sujogya Kumar PandaFrontiers in Antibioticsdoi 10.3389/frabi.2026.1933663
Mini ReviewPublished 11 September 2026Building biofilm: engineering for life off EarthKatherine J. BaxterFrontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciencesdoi 10.3389/fspas.2026.1843790