Bacterial Environment

Humans aren't the only life on earth.

Life on earth can be as small as a single cell or as big as a blue whale or giant redwood tree.  We live along with them all.

There are "healing waters" recorded in folk tales dotted around the world. Some of them have beneficial thermal or mineral properties but others contain beneficial bacteria.

Vitroscilla filiformis is one such bacteria that has been spotted in France. Its properties regarding vitroscillia haemoglobin (VHb) seems to work wonders on the skin. Beauty products using this bacteria are available for sale.

I suspect Vitoscilla filiformus will be found in many places with a  similar environment, not just in France. 

Good bacteria makes a huge difference in our health.

There are many different types of beneficial bacteria that play a variety of roles in the body. Here are 10 examples:

1. Lactobacillus: These bacteria are found in the gut and are important for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients. They also help to balance the gut microbiome and can help to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.

2. Bifidobacterium: These bacteria are also found in the gut and are important for digesting fibre and promoting regular bowel movements. They also help to support the immune system and can reduce inflammation.

3. Streptococcus thermophilus: These bacteria are found in the gut and are used in the production of yogurt and other fermented dairy products. They help to break down lactose and improve nutrient absorption.

4. Escherichia coli (E. coli): These bacteria are found in the gut and play a role in maintaining the balance of the gut microbiome. They also help to produce vitamin K and other essential compounds.

5. Lactococcus: These bacteria are found in the gut and are used in the production of fermented food and dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt. They help to break down lactose and improve nutrient absorption.

6. Bacillus subtilis: These bacteria are found in the soil and are known for their ability to produce enzymes that break down complex organic matter. They also have probiotic properties and can help to maintain a healthy gut microbiome.

7. Bifidobacterium bifidum: These bacteria are found in the gut and are known to improve the immune system, help to prevent infections and allergies, and may have a role in weight management.

8. Lactobacillus acidophilus: These bacteria are found in the gut and are known to improve lactose digestion, boost the immune system, and prevent infections.

9. Lactobacillus reuteri: These bacteria are found in the gut and are known to improve lactose digestion, boost the immune system, and prevent infections, as well as to help with stress and anxiety.

10. Lactobacillus plantarum: These bacteria are found in the gut and are known to improve lactose digestion, boost the immune system, and prevent infections. They also have anti-inflammatory properties and may be beneficial for skin health.

This list is not exhaustive and there are many other beneficial bacteria that can be found in the body and have different functions.

Streptomyces avermitilis is a bacteria found in soil that yields the widely used antiparasitic  (kills parasites) and anthelmintics (kills worms)  known as Ivermectin and Abamectin. Ivermectin remains interesting to researchers looking for additional beneficial clinical uses. It has also been researched regarding treatments of SARS CoV2.

A guide to the natural history of lake water gives an insight to the microbes that live and have evolved in fresh water lakes around the world.

5 phyla being recovered commonly

1. Proteobacteria, especially Betaproteobacteria, with >4,300 and >2,600 sequences, respectively
2. Actinobacteria, with >3,000 sequences
3. Bacteroidetes, with >1,900 sequences
4. Cyanobacteria, with >800 sequences
5. Verrucomicrobia, with >300 sequences

Microbial communities in UK aquifers: current understanding and future research needs.

The Mycobiome is the fungal community.

Moulds such as penicillium moulds have been recognised and adapted to use as medication in combating some bacterial infections, we owe countless lives to the discovery and use of penicillin.