BTEX Exposure Assessment and Inhalation Health Risks to Traffic Policemen in the Klang Valley Region, Malaysia by Noor Fatihah Mohamad Fandi, Juliana Jalaludin, Mohd Talib Latif, Haris Hafizal Abd Hamid, Mohd Fairus Awang

“…The HQ values for all of the BTEX species were less than one. The sensitivity analysis revealed that the most influential parameter in increasing the estimated CR and HQ was the exposure duration, followed by the BTEX concentration. …”
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Incidence of methicillin, inducible clindamycin, and vancomycin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates in Gombe, Northeastern Nigeria by Haruna Adamu, Celestina T. Otegwu, Fatima B. Abdullahi, Babajide A. Tytler, Busayo O. Olayinka

“…Antibiotic susceptibility testing was conducted via modify Kirby Bauer disc diffusion and the macro broth dilution method. The species-specific 16S rRNA gene was investigated in the presumptive identified S. aureus isolates whereas the mecA and vanA genes were investigated in cefoxitin and vancomycin resistant S. aureus isolates via PCR. …”
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A High-Quality Phased Genome Assembly of Stinging Nettle (<i>Urtica dioica</i> ssp. <i>dioica</i>) by Kaede Hirabayashi, Christopher R. Dumigan, Matúš Kučka, Diana M. Percy, Gea Guerriero, Quentin Cronk, Michael K. Deyholos, Marco Todesco

“…This genome assembly represents an important resource for the nettle community and will enable the investigation of the genetic basis of the many interesting characteristics of this species.…”
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DNA metabarcoding of benthic algae and associated eukaryotes from Lake Baikal in the face of rapid environmental changes by Yu. S. Bukin, L. S. Kravtsova, T. E. Peretolchina, A. P. Fedotov, A. E. Tupikin, M. R. Kabilov, D. Yu. Sherbakov, E. V. Mincheva

“…About 15 thousand reads of the 18S rRNA marker were obtained by applying NGS (next-generation sequencing). The species of algae dominating in the number of reads, as well as the difficult-to-identify taxa (Stramenopiles, Alveolata, Euglenozoa, Chromista, Rhizaria, Amoebozoa, etc.), which play an important role in the functioning and formation of the structure of algal communities, were revealed. …”
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Exacerbation of Glycoprotein VI-Dependent Platelet Responses in a Rhesus Monkey Model of Type 1 Diabetes by J. F. Arthur, Y. Shen, Y. Chen, J. Qiao, R. Ni, Y. Lu, R. K. Andrews, E. E. Gardiner, J. Cheng

“…Flow cytometric analysis was used to measure platelet reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, calcium mobilisation, receptor surface expression, and immature platelet fraction. …”
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Tumor Microenvironment‐Responsive Nanoparticles Enhance IDO1 Blockade Immunotherapy by Remodeling Metabolic Immunosuppression by Mengna Wang, Yuhong Liu, Yanshi Li, Tao Lu, Min Wang, Zhaobo Cheng, Lin Chen, Tongling Wen, Min Pan, Guohua Hu

“…The released Mn2+ catalyzed the production of abundant reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide from hydrogen peroxide and GSNO, and the generated nitric oxide, synergistically with 1‐MT, inhibited the accumulation of kynurenine mediated by IDO1 in the tumor. …”
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State of knowledge of the population of the vaquita (Phocoena sinus) from the Upper Gulf of California: a bibliometric analysis by Francisco Arreguín-Sánchez, Manuel J. Zetina-Rejón, Francisco Javier Vergara-Solana, Francisco Javier Vergara-Solana, Pablo Del Monte-Luna, Marian Rodríguez-Fuentes, Gabriela J. Arreguín-Rodríguez, Diana Medina-Contreras, Laura Sánchez-Velasco

“…The state of scientific knowledge about the vaquita, Phocoena sinus, is presented, a critically endangered endemic species of the Upper Gulf of California, Mexico. Several bibliographic repositories were explored, selecting Web of Science because it considers the Science Citation Index as a selection criterion. …”
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Mapping Antimicrobial Resistance in <i>Staphylococcus epidermidis</i> Isolates from Subclinical Mastitis in Danish Dairy Cows by Desiree Corvera Kløve, Mikael Lenz Strube, Peter M. H. Heegaard, Lærke Boye Astrup

“…Results further showed that each herd had one primary sequence type (ST) and resistance profile associated with it, and plasmid-mediated horizontal gene transfer of ARGs was indicated This study underscores the importance of routine resistance surveillance and species-specific diagnoses to improve treatment outcomes and ensure prudent use of antimicrobials.…”
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Antioxidant and Chelating Activity of Nontoxic Jatropha curcas L. Protein Hydrolysates Produced by In Vitro Digestion Using Pepsin and Pancreatin by Santiago Gallegos Tintoré, Cristina Torres Fuentes, Javier Solorza Feria, Manuel Alaiz, Julio Girón Calle, Alma Leticia Martínez Ayala, Luis Chel Guerrero, Javier Vioque

“…The antioxidant activity was determined by measuring inhibition of the oxidative degradation of β-carotene and by measuring the reactive oxygen species (ROS) in Caco-2 cell cultures. Cu2+ and Fe2+ chelating activities were also determined. …”
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The effect of water content in soil media on the hatchability of Bractocera dorsalis pupae by Leksono Amin Setyo, Yanuwiadi Bagyo, Rizali Akhmad, Gama Zulfaidah Penata, Agustina Dwi Kameluh, Tesari Tasafima, Zatim Aufa, Imam Muhamad

“…Efforts to control this species in the pupal phase can be done by applying entomopathogenic fungi. …”
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First report on comprehensive genomic analysis of a multidrug-resistant Enterobacter asburiae isolated from diabetic foot infection from Bangladesh by Md. Rafiul Islam, Spencer Mark Mondol, Md. Azad Hossen, Mst. Poli Khatun, Shahjada Selim, Amiruzzaman, Donald James Gomes, Md. Mizanur Rahaman

“…Comparative genomics with 47 whole genome sequence (n = 47) shed light on the genetic diversity of E. asburiae strains from diverse sources and countries, with a notable observation that strains from both human and non-human origins exhibited significant pathogenicity potential, genomic and phylogenomic relations hinting at potential cross-species transmission. Pangenome analysis indicated toward an expanding pangenome of E. asburiae. …”
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Fecal microbiota transplantation modulates jejunal host-microbiota interface in weanling piglets by Shankumar Mooyottu, Muhammed Shafeekh Muyyarikkandy, Farnaz Yousefi, Ganwu Li, Orhan Sahin, Eric Burrough, Joy Scaria, Brett Sponseller, Alejandro Ramirez

“…In addition, the results suggest that FMT could be considered a potential strategy to address conditions associated with small intestinal dysbiosis in swine and other monogastric species with similar gut anatomy and physiology, such as humans. …”
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Population- and Gender-Based Investigation for Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori in Dhamar, Yemen by Dhary A. Almashhadany, Sara M. Mayas, Hero I. Mohammed, Abdulwahed A. Hassan, Izhar U. H. Khan

“…Among 35 species of genus Helicobacter, H. pylori is the most common causative agent of human gastritis, peptic ulcer, and gastric cancer. …”
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RESISTANCE TO THE BLAST AGENT AND THE MORPHOBIOLOGICALFEATURES OF GENOTYPES IN THE Oryza sativa L. COLLECTION FROM VARIOUS ECOLOGICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL GROUPS IN CONDITIONS OF КUBAN... by T. L. Korotenko, O. A. Bragina, I. I. Suprun, Zh. M. Mukhina, Yu. V. Epifanovich, A. A. Petrukhnenko, T. А. Khorina

“…Immunological evaluation and phenotyping were carried out in 2015–2017 on 154 varieties of the Oryza sativa L. species from 7 ecological and geographical cultivation zones. …”
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Golden Eagle in Karatau and Chu-Ili Mountains (Kazakhstan) and Assessment of Risks to its Populations from Developing Wind Energy by Igor V. Karyakin, Kirill I. Knizhov, Elvira G. Nikolenko, Elena P. Shnayder, Genriyetta I. Pulikova, Alyona G. Kaptyonkina

“…In Karatau and the Chu-Ili Mountains, there are large breeding groups of this species, which have been threatened by the development of a network of wind power plants (WPPs) since 2021 since both of these breeding groups are concentrated in powerful wind corridors that are promising for wind energy generation. …”
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Identification and characterization of Faecalibacterium prophages rich in diversity-generating retroelements by Anastasia Gulyaeva, Lei Liu, Sanzhima Garmaeva, Marloes Kruk, Rinse K. Weersma, Hermie J. M. Harmsen, Alexandra Zhernakova

“…We also predicted that the host range of two active phages may include multiple bacterial species. Finally, we noted that four phages were less prevalent in the metagenomes of inflammatory bowel disease patients compared to a general population cohort, a difference mainly explained by differences in the abundance of the host bacteria. …”
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Dose-dependent effects of gamma radiation on the early zebrafish development and gene expression. by Selma Hurem, Leonardo Martín Martín, Dag Anders Brede, Eystein Skjerve, Rasoul Nourizadeh-Lillabadi, Ole Christian Lind, Terje Christensen, Vidar Berg, Hans-Christian Teien, Brit Salbu, Deborah Helen Oughton, Peter Aleström, Jan Ludvig Lyche

“…Ionizing radiation from natural sources or anthropogenic activity has the potential to cause oxidative stress or genetic damage in living organisms, through the ionization and excitation of molecules and the subsequent production of free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS). The present work focuses on radiation-induced biological effects using the zebrafish (Danio rerio) vertebrate model. …”
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Goats who stare at video screens – assessing behavioural responses of goats towards images of familiar and unfamiliar con- and heterospecifics by Deutsch, Jana, Lebing, Steve, Eggert, Anja, Nawroth, Christian

“…The looking time paradigm developed in this study appears to be a promising approach to investigate a variety of other research questions linked to how domestic ungulate species perceive their physical and social environment.…”
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Sex reversal induced by 17β-estradiol may be achieved by regulating the neuroendocrine system of the Pacific white shrimp Penaeus vannamei by Tao Wang, Shihao Li, Yang Yu, Fuhua Li

“…Abstract Background Due to sexual dimorphism in growth of penaeid shrimp, all-female cultivation is desirable for the aquaculture industry. 17β-estradiol (E2) has the potential to induce the male-to-female sex reversal of decapod species. However, the mechanisms behind it remain poorly understood. …”
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Epidemiological and molecular characterization of investigation of Mycoplasma gallisepticum of goose origin in Guangdong (China) by Nan Zhang, Yixin Jia, Weihuo Li, Yangshuo Li, Jingyi Liang, Zhaofeng Yao, Sheng Yuan, Hong Yang, Huanzhong Ding, Yuanyuan Zhou

“…We collected respiratory system samples from geese displaying respiratory symptoms, isolated and identified Mycoplasma species, and confirmed MG presence through PCR. In addition, our research included a comparative genomes analysis of of MG strains from both geese and chickens, and we developed a mgc2 gene typing method. …”
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