Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, cilt.15, sa.2, ss.1-17, 2026 (TRDizin)
Biomarkers are
critical for diagnosing disease, their potential applications extend to
forensic cases and environmental studies. For example, Ignatzschineria larvae, from the gut microbiota of aquatic insects,
have been studied for their resistance to antibiotics, salinity, pH and
radiation. This has highlighted its potential as a means of biological control
through targeted microbial regulation. The digestive tracts of aquatic insects
were aseptically isolated, homogenized and cultured so that microbiological
analysis could be facilitated. To enable further experimental investigations,
the revitalization of I. larvae involved optimizing environmental conditions to
activate dormant bacterial cells. The gut microbiota, consisting of diverse
bacterial communities, plays a crucial role in regulating host physiology,
including digestion, immune function and behavior, with significant
implications for both health and ecological interactions. Research on I. larvae
suggests that the species exhibits adaptability to moderate temperature, low
salinity and neutral to alkaline pH environments, highlighting its ecological
flexibility and potential impact on ecosystems. In addition, the identification
of environmental control measures and the use of biomarkers are promising
strategies for managing invasive organisms. This approach has the potential to
mitigate the harmful effects that invasive organisms have on human health and
ecosystems, thereby enabling early detection.