How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors? by Charles Jacoby, Nanette Holland, Debbi Berger

“…This 62-page activity with supporting materials promotes an understanding of how species are introduced and where they will become established. …”
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First detection of Culex tritaeniorhynchus in Western Australia using molecular diagnostics and morphological identification by Kimberly L. Evasco, Craig Brockway, Tamara Falkingham, Margaret Hall, Nerida G. Wilson, Abbey Potter

“…Given the widespread nature of trap sites that yielded the species and consecutive seasons over which it was observed, the authors surmise that Cx. tritaeniorhynchus is now established within the northeast Kimberley region. …”
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Klebsiella pneumoniae employs a type VI secretion system to overcome microbiota-mediated colonization resistance by Andrew S. Bray, Christopher A. Broberg, Andrew W. Hudson, Weisheng Wu, Ravinder K. Nagpal, Maidul Islam, Juan D. Valencia-Bacca, Fawaz Shahid, Giovanna E. Hernandez, Noah A. Nutter, Kimberly A. Walker, Emma F. Bennett, Taylor M. Young, Andrew J. Barnes, David A. Ornelles, Virginia L. Miller, M. Ammar Zafar

“…Metagenomics and in vitro killing assays reveal that K. pneumoniae reduces Betaproteobacteria species in a T6SS-dependent manner, thus identifying specific species targeted by K. pneumoniae. …”
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Morphological and Molecular Identification of <i>Sarcocystis arctica</i> in Captive Cheetahs (<i>Acinonyx jubatus</i>) in China Helps Clarify Phylogenetic Relationships with <i>Sar... by Zhe Liao, Niuping Zhu, Yurong Yang, Shuangsheng Deng, Thomas Jäkel, Junjie Hu

“…Phylogenetic reconstruction revealed that the newly sequenced <i>Sarcocystis</i> clustered with <i>S. arctica</i> and <i>S. caninum</i>, whereas <i>S. felis</i> (ITS-1) and <i>S. canis</i> (ITS-1, 18S rRNA, <i>cox</i>1) were sister species. Thus, we addressed the <i>Sarcocystis</i> species from the cheetahs as <i>S. arctica</i>, which is the first record of a <i>Sarcocystis</i> species believed to be specific for canids as intermediate hosts to infect a feline host.…”
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Identification and characterization of the functional tetrameric UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase from Klebsiella pneumoniae by Isabel Ramón Roth, Pavel Kats, Timm Fiebig, Françoise Routier, Roman Fedorov, Larissa Dirr, Jana I. Führing

“…Uniquely, enterobacterial species harbor a second gene, galF, encoding a protein with high homology to UGP, whose function is somewhat controversial. …”
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Designing and evaluating alternative livelihoods for shark conservation: a case study on thresher sharks in Alor Island, Indonesia by Rafid A. Shidqi, Dewi R. Sari, Jeheskiel Alopen, Yodhikson M. Bang, Igo Arianto, Primiaty N. S. Kopong, Vivekananda Gitandjali TD, Etoile Smulders, Hollie Booth

“…This study presents results and lessons learnt from a multi-faceted effort to reduce communities’ dependence on this Endangered shark species through a livelihood-based intervention complemented by collaborative species management and community outreach. …”
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Nucleosome patterns in four plant pathogenic fungi with contrasted genome structures by Clairet, Colin, Lapalu, Nicolas, Simon, Adeline, Soyer, Jessica L., Viaud, Muriel, Zehraoui, Enric, Dalmais, Berengère, Fudal, Isabelle, Ponts, Nadia

“…We observed different characteristics of nucleosome profiles between species, as well as between genomic regions within the same species. …”
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Toxicity of the Herbicide Roundup Original DI^® in Tadpoles of <i>Physalaemus erikae</i> and <i>Physalaemus cicada</i> (Anura: Leptodactylidae) by Mario Barbosa da Silva Junior, Renan Nunes Costa, Iuri Ribeiro Dias, Yvonnick Le Pendu, Mirco Solé, Caio Vinícius de Mira-Mendes, Victor Goyannes Dill Orrico

“…Therefore, Roundup Original DI^® is considered moderately toxic to both species. Our results extend the knowledge regarding the action of pesticides mainly for species of the genus <i>Physalaemus</i>, which is the best-known genus for glyphosate based-herbicide toxicity.…”
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Antimicrobial properties of selected microalgae exopolysaccharide-enriched extracts: influence of antimicrobial assays and targeted microorganisms by Marion Pointcheval, Marion Pointcheval, Marion Pointcheval, Anthony Massé, David Floc’hlay, Franck Chanonat, Jacques Estival, Marie-José Durand

“…However, these properties vary depending on the microalgae species, the antimicrobial assay used, and selected targeted microorganisms. …”
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Toxicogenic Fungi, Aflatoxins, and Antimicrobial Activities Associated with Some Spices and Herbs from Three Selected Markets in Ho Municipality, Ghana by Nii Korley Kortei, Barnabas Teye Djaba, Clement Okraku Tettey, Alfred Ofori Agyemang, Enoch Aninagyei, Edward Ken Essuman, Adjoa Agyemang Boakye, Theophilus Annan

“…On the other hand, dawadawa generally produced the least resistance against the five bacterial species but exhibited the highest zone of inhibition. …”
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Long-read 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing reveals microbial characteristics in patients with colorectal adenomas and carcinoma lesions in Egypt by Asmaa A. El Leithy, Amira Salah El-Din Youssef, Auhood Nassar, Ramy K. Aziz, Nadin M. Khaled, Mina T. Mahrous, Ghobrial N. Farahat, Aya H. Mohamed, Yasser Mabrouk Bakr

“…Both species richness and Shannon diversity index of the late onset CRC samples were significantly higher than those of the early onset ones. …”
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Annual Variation of PM2.5 Chemical Composition in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Including the COVID-19 Outbreak Period by Ngoc Tran, Yusuke Fujii, Vinh Xuan Le, Nguyen Doan Thien Chi, Hiroshi Okochi, To Thi Hien, Norimichi Takenaka

“…NO3−, SO42−, and NH4+ were the dominant species in WSIs (72.7 ± 17.7% of the total WSIs’ mass). …”
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Morphological and phylogenetic features of the Crimean population of <i>Juniperus deltoids</i> R.P. Adams by A. O. Lantushenko, O. O. Korenkova, A. A. Syrovets, Ya. V. Meger, P. A. Korenkov, O. M. Shevchuk

“…Juniperus deltoides is a relict species from the Tertiary Period. It is a typical representative of the Mediterranean group of the section Juniperus. …”
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Proximate Composition, Mineral Profile and Trypsin-Inhibitory Activity of West African Leafy Vegetables: Influence of Urea Micro-Dosing and Harvest Time by Modoukpè Imayath Djibril Moussa, Adeola M. Alashi, Carole N. Sossa-Vihotogbé, Pierre B. Akponikpè, Mohamed N. Baco, André J. Djènontin, Rotimi E. Aluko, Noël H. Akissoé

“…Proximate and mineral compositions were mainly species-dependent (p<0.05) though the 60 kg/ha urea dose produced the significantly (p<0.05) highest moisture content in leaves. …”
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Molecular genetic and bacteriological methods of bovine mycoplasmosis diagnosis by E. V. Remizova, A. V. Gorbatov, L. K. Semina, Z. A. Skulyabina, N. V. Shmidt, G. A. Baldicheva, N. N. Avduevskaya

“…Such biochemical tests of mycoplasma species identification as arginine hydrolysis, blood serum liquefaction, film and grain formation, inoculation into Tween-80-containing medium, hemadsorption and hemolysis of erythrocytes do not allow an objective assessment of the species belonging to mycoplasmas, but, according to the results obtained, the isolated species most likely belongs to Mycoplasma dispar, which is pathogenic for cattle. …”
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Genomic Insight into <i>Vibrio</i> Isolates from Fresh Raw Mussels and Ready-to-Eat Stuffed Mussels by Artun Yibar, Muhammed Duman, Hilal Ay, Nihed Ajmi, Gorkem Tasci, Fatma Gurler, Sabire Guler, Danny Morick, Izzet Burcin Saticioglu

“…This study analyzed the prevalence, density, species diversity, and molecular traits of <i>Vibrio</i> spp. in 48 fresh raw wild mussels (FRMs) and 48 ready-to-eat stuffed mussels (RTE-SMs) through genome analysis, assessing health risks. …”
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Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activity of Microalgae <I>Dunaliella salina</I> and <I>Botryococcus braunii</I> by Ali Ridlo, Delianis Pringgenies, Ribka Anindita Br Perangin-angin, Dafit Ariyanto

“…The antioxidant activity of the algal species was analyzed using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydraxyl (DPPH). …”
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Biotechnological Approach for Development and Characterization of Protein Feed for <i>Melipona quadrifasciata</i> by Patrícia Miranda-Pinto, Jullio Kennedy Castro Soares, Irys Hany Lima Gonzalez, Yuri Ribeiro Diogo, Lívia Soman de Medeiros, Luciana Chagas Caperuto, Patrícia Locosque Ramos, Tiago Maurício Francoy, Michelle Manfrini Morais

“…Stingless bees are vital pollinators in tropical and neotropical regions, emphasizing the need to conserve these species. However, resource scarcity, particularly pollen, during certain periods negatively impacts bee health and pollination efficiency. …”
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Presence of Brucella spp. in Milk and Dairy Products: A Comprehensive Review and Its Perspectives by Md. Sadequl Islam, Md. Ariful Islam, Md. Moshiur Rahman, Khaleda Islam, Md. Mominul Islam, Md. Murtuza Kamal, Md. Nazrul Islam

“…The study aims to summarize the occurrence of human brucellosis linked to milk and milk products and the presence of Brucella species in dairy foods. To achieve this goal, a meta-analysis was conducted on 69 studies ranging from 2001 to 2022, which were categorized into two groups: the incidence of Brucella species in milk and milk products and the prevalence of human brucellosis resulting from the consumption of contaminated milk. …”
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Prevalence and Intensity of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Donkeys in Selected Abattoirs in Kenya by Nancy Mulwa, Samuel Githigia, Davis Karanja, Cecilia Mbae, Eberhard Zeyhle, Erastus Mulinge, Japhet Magambo, Kennedy Ogolla

“…Ten helminth parasite species were identified in 85.5% donkeys. They were Strongylus vulgaris (52.8%), Parascaris equorum (20.2%), Strongylus edentatus (12.1%), Anaplocephala perfoliata (10.3%), Setaria equina (3.5%) Anaplocephala magna (2.5%), Cylicocyclus auriculatus (2.1%), Cyathostomum species (1.8%), Strongylus equinus (0.4%), and Triodontophorus serratus (0.4%). …”
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