Erwin A. Paz

Oral Helicobacter pylori: a scoping review and pilot study on the PCR-culture detection paradox

Abstract Objective The role of the oral cavity as a reservoir for Helicobacter pylori remains controversial. This hybrid study, combining a scoping review and a pilot clinical study, aimed to synthesise global evidence on oral H. pylori detection and investigate the discrepancy b...

Edible Fungi in Functional Aquafeeds: Prebiotic and Immunostimulatory Effects in Commercially Important Farmed Fish

Aquaculture faces structural constraints linked to input sustainability, animal health, and a persistent reliance on fishmeal and fish oil, alongside the intensive use of antibiotics in high-density production systems. In this context, edible fungi have emerged as promising funct...