Bacillaceae: NCBI 186817, [family]

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| Bacillaceae| Bacillaceae Fischer 1895

1. Endospore Formation:

   • Many bacteria within the Bacillaceae family are capable of forming endospores. Endospores are dormant, resistant structures that allow bacteria to survive harsh conditions, such as extreme temperatures or desiccation. Some Bacillus species, for example, are known for their ability to form endospores.

2. Probiotic Potential:

   • Certain Bacillus species have been studied for their potential probiotic properties. Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms that, when consumed in adequate amounts, may confer health benefits to the host. Some Bacillus strains are used in probiotic formulations, and research has explored their potential positive effects on gut health and immune function.

3. Enzyme Production:

   • Bacillaceae bacteria are known for their ability to produce various enzymes. Some species produce enzymes with industrial applications, while others may contribute to the breakdown of complex organic matter in environmental settings.

4. Bioremediation Potential:

   • Certain Bacillus species have been investigated for their potential in bioremediation, which is the use of microorganisms to degrade or detoxify pollutants in the environment. These bacteria may play a role in environmental cleanup processes.

5. Pathogenicity:

   • While many Bacillus species are harmless or beneficial, some can be opportunistic pathogens. In particular, certain species may cause infections in immunocompromised individuals or in the context of specific clinical conditions.

6. Agricultural Applications:

   • Some Bacillus species are used in agriculture as biopesticides or plant growth-promoting bacteria. They may contribute to pest control, disease suppression, and enhanced plant growth.

Other Sources for more information:

• Immune Epitope Database
• The NCBI taxonomy database
• UniProt
• Immune Epitope Taxonomy Database (IEDB)
• AI Engines For more Details: Perplexity  Kagi Labs  You 

Legend

• The interactions are based on data from 1000 healthy individuals using shotgun 10M reads Precision Biome, a provider in full conformity to EU regulations for health information
• The width of the lines indicates R² (the coefficient of determination)
• Green indicates positive slope
• Red indicates negative
• Interactions are not two way because incidence of each bacteria are different

Bacillaceae impacts on other bacteria of the same rank

R2	Slope	Tax Name	Parent Chart
0.36471617221832275	0.6611402034759521	Pseudoalteromonadaceae	Parent Taxa
0.346900075674057	0.6561030149459839	Bruguierivoracaceae	Parent Taxa
0.3285048305988312	0.5609002709388733	Gottschalkiaceae	Parent Taxa
0.3001404404640198	0.5448673963546753	Gemmatimonadaceae	Parent Taxa
0.2982695400714874	0.5894917845726013	Erysipelotrichaceae	Parent Taxa
0.2868766188621521	0.5796103477478027	Lachnospiraceae	Parent Taxa
0.28638020157814026	0.5451752543449402	Acholeplasmataceae	Parent Taxa
0.2851122319698334	0.5765213966369629	Peptostreptococcaceae	Parent Taxa
0.27858221530914307	0.5688764452934265	Eubacteriaceae	Parent Taxa
0.2677471339702606	0.5301187634468079	Micromonosporaceae	Parent Taxa
0.2617412507534027	0.5536371469497681	Oscillospiraceae	Parent Taxa
0.2559541165828705	0.4212992191314697	Thermoanaerobacteraceae	Parent Taxa
0.2536393105983734	0.5274302959442139	Malasseziaceae	Parent Taxa
0.25297489762306213	0.5074187517166138	Brevibacteriaceae	Parent Taxa

Other bacteria of the same rank impacting Bacillaceae

R2	Slope	Tax Name	Parent Chart