Cultivable Actinobacteria First Found in Baikal Endemic Algae Is a New Source of Natural Products with Antibiotic Activity by Denis V. Axenov-Gribanov, Daria V. Kostka, Ulyana А. Vasilieva, Zhanna M. Shatilina, Maria E. Krasnova, Ekaterina V. Pereliaeva, Elena D. Zolotovskaya, Maria M. Morgunova, Olga O. Rusanovskaya, Maxim A. Timofeyev

“…Inadequate use of antibiotics has led to spread of microorganisms resistant to effective antimicrobial compounds for humans and animals. This study was aimed to isolate cultivable strains of actinobacteria associated with Baikal endemic alga Draparnaldioides baicalensis and estimate their antibiotic properties. …”
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Storytelling as a Tool for Activist Public Relations: A Qualitative Study in Case of Women by Aytuğ Mermer Üzümlü, Beris Artan Özoran

“…To illustrate the use of storytelling in activist public relations within the cosmetics industry, the researchers selected the short film "Save Ralph," produced by Humane Society International in 2021. The short film tells in an emotional tone, from the mouth of a rabbit, what happened to him during cosmetic experiments. …”
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Dynamics of <i>Nakaseomyces glabratus</i> biofilm formation by E. M. Lenchenko, N. P. Sachivkina, A. V. Liseitsev

“…Formation of biofilms of microorganisms, including those of Nakaseomyces glabratus, is responsible for the development of local and systemic pathologies in humans and animals. The system of gene expression coordination (quorum sensing) in the representation of signaling molecules allows regulation of the amount and composition of biofilm populations thus expanding the adaptive capacity of microorganisms. …”
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Evaluation of DNA Damage in Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) by Comet Assay for Determination of Possible Pollution in Lake Mogan (Ankara) by İsmet Çok, Onur Kenan Ulutas, Öncü Okusluk, Emre Durmaz, Nilsun Demir

“…Contamination of the aquatic environment with various concentrations of pollutants results in unexpected threats to humans and wildlife. The consequences of exposure and metabolism of pollutants/xenobiotics, especially carcinogens and mutagens, can be suitably assessed by investigating severe events, such as DNA damage; for example, DNA adducts and DNA strand breaks. …”
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Poética de los Valores y sus metáforas by Francisco das Chagas Amorim de Carvalho

“…The art of cultivating good words also contributes to the cultivation of humanity.…”
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Neurotropic Tick-Borne Flavivirus in Alpine Chamois (<i>Rupicapra rupicapra rupicapra</i>), Austria, 2017, Italy, 2023 by Norbert Nowotny, Maria Lucia Mandola, Isabella Monne, Zoltán Bagó, Chiara Nogarol, Alice Fusaro, Katharina Dimmel, Barbara Moroni, Lisa Guardone, Jolanta Kolodziejek, Elisa Palumbo, Gabriela Stanclova, Adi Steinrigl, Gabriele Fidler, Cristina Bertasio, Irene Bertoletti, Alessandro Bianchi, Mattia Calzolari, Paola Prati, Nadia Vicari, Angela Salomoni, Maria Francesca Priore, Federica Gobbo, Aitor Garcia-Vozmediano, Tom Loney, Ahmad Abou Tayoun, Alawi Alsheikh-Ali, Paola De Benedictis, Jeremy V. Camp, Zdenek Hubalek, Ivo Rudolf, Davide Lelli, Ana Moreno

“…The European subtype of tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV-Eur; species <i>Orthoflavivirus encephalitidis</i>, family <i>Flaviviridae</i>) was the only tick-borne flavivirus present in central Europe known to cause neurologic disease in humans and several animal species. Here, we report a tick-borne flavivirus isolated from Alpine chamois (<i>Rupicapra rupicapra rupicapra</i>) with encephalitis and attached ticks, present over a wide area in the Alps. …”
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Timing of dietary effects on the epigenome and their potential protective effects against toxins by Lynnea A. Nicholls, Kendall A. Zeile, London D. Scotto, Rebecca J. Ryznar

“…Exposure to toxins causes lasting damaging effects on the body. Numerous studies in humans and animals suggest that diet has the potential to modify the epigenome and these modifications can be inherited transgenerationally, but few studies investigate how diet can protect against negative effects of toxins. …”
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Effects of trehalose on bone healing, physical function, and pain in patients with pertrochanteric fractures: a randomized controlled trial protocol by Reza Zandi, Hosna Omidi Razani, Amir Mehrvar, Mohammad-Reza Jowshan, Amirhossein Sahebkar, Bahar Nikooyeh, Hoda Zahedi, Shahin Talebi

“…We hope that trehalose can accelerate bone fracture healing in humans, alleviate pain, and ultimately enhance the individual’s quality of life. …”
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Prevalence of Pharmaceuticals in Surface Water Samples in Ghana by David Azanu, David Adu-Poku, Selina Ama Saah, William Ofori Appaw

“…The existence of these pharmaceuticals in surface water does not only point to a general concern for the environment but also a potential health risk on humans and other lives as a result of their impact on drinking water and vegetable production in Ghana.…”
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Anthropological view of plague epidemics in the his­torical past by T.F. Khaydarov, D.A. Dolbin

“…At many times in their history, humans have faced major epidemics. The “Black Death”, which broke out in the middle of the 14th century, is believed to be the deadliest one. …”
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Carotenoid comparison among broccoli leaves, stems, and flowers dried with drying cabinet by Devi Mazarina, Soekopitojo Soenar, Wibawa Aji Prasetya, Nusa Cassandra Permata, Pratiwi Zahra Anggita

“…Vegetables are essential for humanity due to their colour, taste, nutrition, and health. …”
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Not all verbal labels grease the wheels of odor categories by Yaxiong Cao, Asifa Majid, Norbert Vanek

“…Language is known to play a crucial role in influencing how humans perceive and categorize sensory stimuli, including odors. …”
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Optimization of ovum pick-up-in vitro fertilization and in vitro growth of immature oocytes in ruminants by Kenichiro SAKAGUCHI

“…IVG is expected to contribute to assisted reproductive technologies for livestock, humans, and endangered species. However, no offspring from preantral follicles has been reported using IVG in animals other than in mice. …”
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Values Beyond Ownership: Rethinking Cultural and Civilian Uses of Heritage within International Humanitarian Law by Diogo Machado

“…However, this ownership-centred protection may fall short of adequately safeguarding cultural objects that hold significance beyond their property value, particularly artefacts that constitute a part of humanity’s shared global heritage. Additionally, an approach primarily focused on property values may exacerbate inequities within the cultural heritage domain by favouring affluent collectors and resource-rich nations more capable of asserting ownership claims. …”
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Priming Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells with Hyaluronan Alters Growth Kinetics and Increases Attachment to Articular Cartilage by Peter Succar, Michael Medynskyj, Edmond J. Breen, Tony Batterham, Mark P. Molloy, Benjamin R. Herbert

“…Suspending MSCs in hyaluronan commonly occurs in animals and humans, usually without supporting data. Objective. …”
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Complex Probiotics Suppress Inflammation by Regulating Intestinal Metabolites in Kittens by Shimin Zhu, Musu Zha, Yanan Xia

“…Cats are popular companions for humans, and their health is of importance to a growing number of pet owners. …”
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Regulatory Role of GSK-3β on NF-κB, Nitric Oxide, and TNF-α in Group A Streptococcal Infection by Yu-Tzu Chang, Chia-Ling Chen, Chiou-Feng Lin, Shiou-Ling Lu, Miao-Huei Cheng, Chih-Feng Kuo, Yee-Shin Lin

“…Group A streptococcus (GAS) imposes a great burden on humans. Efforts to minimize the associated morbidity and mortality represent a critical issue. …”
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Contexte socio-culturel et écologique des mangroves du Vietnam durant la première moitié du xxe siècle selon Eugène Poilane by Ariadna Burgos, Benoît Carré, Françoise Aubaile-Sallenave, Sovanmoly Hul

“…His observations, from 1919 to 1941, suggest that the mangroves were already strongly modified by humans in the begining of the 20th century: a sort of anthropized landscape. …”
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From Routine Work to Creative Initiative: How Do School and University Influence the Formation of Personal Qualities and Skills? by E. A. Kogan, E. I. Pronina

“…The article presents the results of the sociological survey on the influence of school and higher education institutions on the development of students’ personal qualities and skills.The empirical base was the results of a study conducted among 1–3-year students of four Moscow universities: Moscow Aviation Institute (NRU), Moscow State Pedagogical University, Moscow Automobile and Road Construction Institute, and the State Academic University for the Humanities. Questionnaires and mini-interviews were used as research methods. …”
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Design of bionic prosthetic leg by Aldiansyah Wahyu Pratama, Daryono Daryono, Mulyono Mulyono

“…To design a bionic prosthetic leg, a biomechanical analysis of work is needed to obtain a walking pattern in humans and an analysis of the structure and working material to obtain a safe and comfortable material for use in a bionic prosthetic foot. …”
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