Nutrition and Helicobacter pylori: Host Diet and Nutritional Immunity Influence Bacterial Virulence and Disease Outcome by Kathryn P. Haley, Jennifer A. Gaddy

“…Helicobacter pylori colonizes the stomachs of greater than 50% of the world’s human population making it arguably one of the most successful bacterial pathogens. …”
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Respiratory pathology in the mdx/utrn -/- mouse: A murine model for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). by Marán Y Hernández Rodríguez, Debolina D Biswas, Aoife D Slyne, Jane Lee, Evelyn Scarrow, Sarra M Abdelbarr, Heather Daniels, Ken D O'Halloran, Leonardo F Ferreira, Charles A Gersbach, Mai K ElMallah

“…The most studied DMD mouse model- the mdx mouse- has a milder respiratory phenotype compared to humans, likely due to compensatory overexpression of utrophin. mdx/utrn-/- mice lack both dystrophin and utrophin proteins. …”
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Monkeypox and other orthopoxvirus zoonoses by K. N. Gruzdev

“…In this regard, the risks of human infection with orthopoxviruses of zoonotic nature are increasing. …”
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Rancher Perceptions of the Coyote in Florida by Raoul K. Boughton, Bethany Wright, Martin B . Main

“…As coyotes become a fixture of the Florida landscape, potential grows for conflict with humans. Coyotes are in Florida to stay, and understanding the agricultural community’s perception of their influence on livestock and wildlife is important to developing effective policies for coyote management. …”
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On Facial Expression Recognition Benchmarks by Ebenezer Owusu, Jacqueline Asor Kumi, Justice Kwame Appati

“…Facial expression is an important form of nonverbal communication, as it is noted that 55% of what humans communicate is expressed in facial expressions. …”
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Pharmaceutical Pollution: Azole Antifungal Drugs and Resistance of Opportunistic Pathogenic Yeasts in Wastewater and Environmental Water by Mzimkhulu E. Monapathi, Joseph C. Oguegbulu, Lilian Adogo, Michael Klink, Bamidele Okoli, Fanyana Mtunzi, Johannes S. Modise

“…The presence of pathogenic yeasts in environmental water, the associated azole resistance, and the risk of exposure to humans and microbiota are highlighted. Management actions needed to curtail the spread and minimise the risks are also indicated. …”
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When does metacognition evolve in the opt-out paradigm? by Robin Watson

“…Abstract Metacognition (awareness of one’s own knowledge) is taken for granted in humans, but its evolution in non-human animals is not well understood. …”
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Acute abdomen as an expression of peritoneal tuberculosis: review of the literature and a case report by Guido Nina Guida Acevedo, Rafael Martín Franco Delgado, Ximena Elizabeth Trujillo Romero

“…It is produced by different types of mycobacterium, the most frequent causative agent in humans being Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The aim of this article is to describe the clinical characteristics, diagnostic methods and treatment in a patient with peritoneal tuberculosis. …”
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A Mosquito Culex cedecei Stone and Hair (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) by Kristin Elizabeth Sloyer, Nathan Daniel Burkett-Cadena

“…Culex cedecei is therefore considered a vector of a zoonotic pathogen that can affect human health. …”
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On growth and form of animal behavior by Ilan Golani, Neri Kafkafi

“…It is observed in play, in superior animals during agonistic interactions, and in humans in higher states of functioning. Geometrization promotes the study of genetics, anatomy, and behavior within one and the same discipline. …”
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Best Management Practices for Live Bee Removals in Florida: A Beekeeper’s Guide by Mary Bammer, Jamie Ellis, Eric Baxter, Krista Butler, John Coldwell, B. Keith Councell, Kevin Easton, Brendhan Horne, Brandi Stanford, Amy T. Vu

“… Feral colonies of honey bees nesting near humans or domestic animals can pose a stinging threat and may be considered a nuisance and possibly a threat to animal or public health, and therefore bees often need to be removed or eradicated when they are found nesting near homes or other property. …”
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Ocean in danger: Climate challenges and sustainable solutions by Françoise Gaill

“…It ensures that the planet remains habitable for all life, including humankind.But human activities pose threats to the health of the ocean and its resources. …”
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Survival rate and growth performance of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) exposed in polyvinyl chloride microplastics by Bagus Dwi Hari Setyono, Wiwin Iky Soenarky, Zaenal Abidin, Rangga Idris Affandi

“…Plastic is one of the materials most widely used by humans. The more plastic that is used, the more plastic waste is released into environment and will polute water areas in various sizes, both macroplastics and microplastics. …”
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Low concentrations of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG ( Yoba®) are safe in male Drosophila melanogaster by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Aisha, Bukenya, Ejike, Daniel Eze, Josephine, Kasolo, Dickson Stuart, Tayebwa, Fred, Ssempijja, Joy, Suubo, Andrew, Tamale, Isaac, Echoru, Ibrahim, Ntulume, Sarah, Kemuma Onkoba, Lisa Nkatha, Micheni, Emmanuel Tiyo, Ayikobua, Oscar Hilary, Asiimwe, Muhamudu, Kalange

“…Findings in the study offer a rationale for the consumption of Yoba ® at 1% in humans as is currently being promoted by the Yoba for Life consortium, however, high concentrations of Yoba ® would disrupt physiological function as shown by this study.…”
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Student Attendance System by Face Detection Using the Dlib Face Detector Model. by Ndyamuhakyi, Osbart, Nabukenya, Eva

“…All humans can recognize individuals from their faces. …”
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Assessment of Cyanide Content of Manihot Esculenta Cassava Species Known as Rutuga in the Fresh Fermented and Dried Forms: A case Study of Ibanda District. by Ahuura, Scovia

“…As noted by Food Safety Focus (2008), the acute lethal dose of hydrogen cyanide for humans is estimated at 0.5 to 3.5 mg per kilogram of body weight, with children being particularly vulnerable due to their smaller body size. …”
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Synergistic action of propolis with levodopa in the management of Parkinsonism in Drosophila melanogaster by Herbert Izo, Ninsiima, Emmanuel Tiyo, Ayikobua, Josephine, Kasolo, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Ejike, Daniel Eze

“…Conclusion: Propolis is a novel candidate as an alternative and integrative medicinal option to use in the management of Parkinsonism in both animals and humans at higher concentrations.…”
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Application of artificial neural networks for predictive model of municipal solid waste collection in tourist cities by T. Kridakorn Na Ayutthaya, N. Jakrawatana, D. Rinchumphu, V. Owatsakul

“…Further study is essential to evaluate the magnitude of plastic pollution in fish tissues that are consumed by humans, and to assess the potential consequences for food safety.…”
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Microplastic contamination in the gut and gills of commercial marine fish by . Nurhasanah, . Hasrianti, L. Hakim, E. Riani, M.Y. Iswari, M.R. Cordova

“…Further study is essential to evaluate the magnitude of plastic pollution in fish tissues that are consumed by humans, and to assess the potential consequences for food safety.…”
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A concept of natural genome reconstruction. Part 2. Effect of extracellular double-stranded DNA fragments on hematopoietic stem cells by V. S. Ruzanova, S. G. Oshikhmina, A. S. Proskurina, G. S. Ritter, S. S. Kirikovich, E. V. Levites, Y. R. Efremov, T. V. Karamysheva, M. I. Meschaninova, A. L. Mamaev, O. S. Taranov, A. S. Bogachev, S. V. Sidorov, S. D. Nikonov, O. Y. Leplina, A. A. Ostanin, E. R. Chernykh, N. A. Kolchanov, E. V. Dolgova, S. S. Bogachev

“…It was shown with mouse and human model organisms that CD34+ hematopoietic bone marrow progenitors take up fragments of extracellular double-stranded DNA through a natural mechanism. …”
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