Resistance of modern spring barley cultivars to harmful organisms by A. G. Semenova, A. V. Anisimova, O. N. Kovaleva

“…The tests were carried out in the field with provocative colonization by fritfly and under natural infection pressure of leaf pathogens.Results and conclusions. In 2017, net blotch predominated over other diseases. …”
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Antagonism of Endophytic Bacteria and the Consortium Against Culvularia oryzae Bugnic by Zurai Resti, Martinius Martinius, Yenny Liswarni

“… Endophytic bacteria have several advantages, including controlling plant pathogens and increasing plant growth. As a biological control, endophytic bacteria can suppress the development of plant pathogenic fungi. …”
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Evaluation of hesperidin as a potential larvicide against Culex pipiens with computational prediction of its mode of action via molecular docking by Abdullah Haikal, Mahmoud Kamal, Eslam M. Hosni, Yhiya Amen

“…Culex pipiens, commonly known as the northern house mosquito, is a major vector of several human pathogens, such as the West Nile virus and filariasis, making it a key target in the fight against vector-borne diseases. …”
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Exploring the interplay between Eimeria spp. infection and the host: understanding the dynamics of gut barrier function by Pan Chen, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Yanfeng He, Aoyun Li, Fuchun Jian, Longxian Zhang, Shucheng Huang

“…The intestinal barrier, which consists of chemical, mechanical, biological, and immune defences, plays a crucial role in protecting the host against pathogens, xenobiotics, and toxins present in the gastrointestinal tract. …”
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Release of Gentamicin and Vancomycin from Preformed Spacers in Infected Total Hip Arthroplasties: Measurement of Concentrations and Inhibitory Activity in Patients’ Drainage Fluids... by Dario Regis, Andrea Sandri, Elena Samaila, Anna Benini, Manuel Bondi, Bruno Magnan

“…The inhibitory activity of drainage fluids showed substantial intersubject variability related to antibiotic concentrations and differed according to the pathogens tested. Gentamicin and vancomycin were released from temporary hip spacers at bactericidal concentrations, and their use in combination exerted strong inhibition against methicillin-resistant S. aureus and Coagulase Negative Staphylococci strains.…”
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The Effect of Therapeutic Blockades of Dust Particles-Induced Ca2+ Signaling and Proinflammatory Cytokine IL-8 in Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells by Ju Hee Yoon, Sung Hwan Jeong, Jeong Hee Hong

“…Bronchial epithelial cells are the first barrier of defense against respiratory pathogens. Dust particles as extracellular stimuli are associated with inflammatory reactions after inhalation. …”
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Bibliometric study of plastics microfluidic chip from 1994 to 2022: A review by Rhesa Muhammad Faisal, Olusola Olaitan Ayeleru, Helen Uchenna Modekwe, Ishmael Matala Ramatsa

“…These tools are useful for detecting cell cultures, food pathogens, biomedical, energy, and disease. The affordability, versatility, biocompatibility, strength, and transparency of thermoplastics have contributed to its widespread use in the commercialization of microfluidic chips. …”
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Metabolic pathways of eicosanoids—derivatives of arachidonic acid and their significance in skin by Michał Biernacki, Elżbieta Skrzydlewska

“…Abstract The skin is a barrier that protects the human body against environmental factors (physical, including solar radiation, chemicals, and pathogens). The integrity and, consequently, the effective metabolic activity of skin cells is ensured by the cell membrane, the important structural and metabolic elements of which are phospholipids. …”
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Poly-ADP Ribosyl Polymerase 1 (PARP1) Regulates Influenza A Virus Polymerase by Liset Westera, Alisha M. Jennings, Jad Maamary, Martin Schwemmle, Adolfo García-Sastre, Eric Bortz

“…Influenza A viruses (IAV) are evolutionarily successful pathogens, capable of infecting a number of avian and mammalian species and responsible for pandemic and seasonal epidemic disease in humans. …”
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Elegant and Innovative Recoding Strategies for Advancing Vaccine Development by François Meurens, Fanny Renois, Uladzimir Karniychuk

“…Recoding enhances the frequency of CpG dinucleotides, which in turn activates immune responses and ensures a strong attenuation of the pathogens. Recent advancements highlight synonymous recoding’s potential, offering improved genetic stability and immunogenicity compared to traditional methods. …”
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Micromechanical behavior of the apple fruit cuticle investigated by Brillouin light scattering microscopy by Timm Landes, Bishnu P. Khanal, Hans Lukas Bethge, Tina Lehrich, Maximilian Seydi Kilic, Franz Renz, Miroslav Zabic, Moritz Knoche, Dag Heinemann

“…It regulates water loss and defends against environmental stressors and pathogens. Despite its significance, understanding of the micro-mechanical properties of the cuticle (cuticular membrane; CM) remains limited. …”
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Spectroscopic, DFT, anti-bacterial, and in-silico investigations of novel semicarbazone and thiosemicarbazone synthesised from asymmetrical chalcones by Nikita Sharma, Har Lal Singh

“…Antimicrobial drugs that target human pathogenic bacteria and fungi include derivatives of thiosemicarbazone and semicarbazone. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with multidrug resistant Escherichia coli carriage on chicken farms in west Nile region in Uganda: A cross-sectional survey. by Ceaser Adibaku Nyolimati, Jonathan Mayito, Emmanuel Obuya, Atim Stella Acaye, Emmanuel Isingoma, Daniel Kibombo, D M Byonanebye, Richard Walwema, David Musoke, Christopher Garimoi Orach, Francis Kakooza

“…Infections with multi-drug-resistant (MDR) pathogens in food-animals threaten public health and food security. …”
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Insects Induced Mango Fruit Rot: Unraveling the Culprits by Sivagami Subramaniam, Noor Aisyah Md Noordin, Noor Azrizal-Wahid, Nur Ain Izzati Mohd Zainudin

“…Mango fruit rot caused by insects and microbes has become a significant threat to mango production in Southeast Asia and worldwide. Insect plant pathogens affect crop yields' profitability, quality, and quantity. …”
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Mobilization of fruit, small fruit and nut crop genetic resources in Belarus by Z. A. Kazlouskaya, L. V. Fralova, A. A. Taranau, V. A. Yakimovich, I. G. Palubiatka

“…There are plans to use the obtained accessions in breeding practice assources of valuable agronomic traits (high winter hardiness, high yield, resistance to a set of plant pathogens, etc.).…”
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Peptide nucleic acid-immobilised paper combined with multiplex recombinase polymerase amplification for the ultrasensitive and rapid detection of rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis by Nuttapon Jirakittiwut, Panuwat Sathianpitayakul, Pitak Santanirand, Yukihiro Akeda, Tirayut Vilaivan, Panan Ratthawongjirakul

“…Our proof-of-concept assay displayed high accuracy (100% for detecting mutations at codons 516, 526, and 531), a short turnaround time (110 min), no cross-reactivity with other bacterial pathogens, and ultrasensitivity. This PNA-paper-based sensor model can be a valuable diagnostic tool for RR-TB detection, providing an accessible diagnostic platform that can be advantageous in resource-limited settings where sophisticated laboratory infrastructure may be lacking.…”
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Bacteriological valuations of some powdered infant milk and antibiotic resistance estimation by Sameira S. Swilaiman, Lawin A. Omer, Suhaila N. Darogha

“… Background and objectives: Milk is one of the widely consumed products in the world, highly susceptible to contamination by microorganisms and it is also a suitable medium for the rapid growth and multiplication of bacteria at favorable temperatures, infant formula (baby milk) contain purified cow's milk whey and casein as a protein source, the high nutrient contents of infant formula provide a good growth medium for bacterial pathogens. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of bacterial contamination in powder milk sold in local market of Erbil city, and to determine their antibiotic susceptibility . …”
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Occurrence of Virulence Genes and Antimicrobial Resistance of E. coli O157:H7 Isolated from the Beef Carcass of Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia by Habtamu Yalew Ayenew, Birhan Agmas Mitiku, Tesfaye Sisay Tesema

“…E. coli O157:H7 is one of the most virulent foodborne pathogens. The aim of this study was to isolate E. coli O157:H7, determine virulence genes carried by the organism, and assess the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the isolates from beef carcass samples at Bahir Dar city. …”
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Antimicrobial Resistance Associated with Mass Gatherings: A Systematic Review by Linda Tong Pao, Mohamed Tashani, Catherine King, Harunor Rashid, Ameneh Khatami

“…There appears to be an association between attendance at mass gatherings and the acquisition of some AMR phenotypes and genotypes in some significant human pathogens, including <i>E. coli</i> and <i>S. pneumoniae</i>.…”
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Ditch management using low-grade weirs: an opportunity for mitigating water quality and quantity impacts by J. S. Strock, A. Z. Ranaivoson

“…Transport of sediment, pathogens, pesticides, and nutrients from runoff and drainage from crop fields contributes to eutrophication and degradation of surface waters. …”
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