Characterization and genomic insights into bacteriophages Kpph1 and Kpph9 against hypervirulent carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae by Ye Huang, Yuan Huang, Zhiping Wu, Ziyue Fan, Fanglin Zheng, Yang Liu, Xinping Xu

“…Through phylogenetic analysis, it has been revealed that Kpph1 belongs to the new species of Webervirus genus, and Kpph9 to the Drulisvirus genus. …”
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Ex vivo biotransformation of lady’s mantle extracts via the human gut microbiota: the formation of phenolic metabolites and their impact on human normal and colon cancer cell lines... by Katarzyna Jakimiuk, Aleksandra Kruk, Marta Kinga Lemieszek, Jakub W. Strawa, Sebastian Granica, Adrian Wiater, Michał Tomczyk

“…IntroductionFor centuries, various species from the genus Alchemilla have been utilized in traditional medicine worldwide. …”
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Advanced perspective on heavily phosphorus-doped diamond layers via optical emission spectroscopy by Kil-dong Sung, Stefan Andrei Irimiciuc, Michal Novotný, Zdeněk Weiss, Pavel Hubík, Jaromír Kopeček, Martin Vondráček, Vincent Mortet

“…By understanding plasma properties and their effects on [P], heavily PDD has been effectively achieved with enhancing [P] (up to 745%) and η (up to 143%) by alternating the dominant radical species in the plasma. Time-dependent control of precursor gas flow allowed modulation of IPH/ICH, improving control over phosphorus incorporation. …”
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Synergistic design of CuO/CoFe₂O₄/MWCNTs ternary nanocomposite for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline under visible light by Davis Varghese, Niranjana S. R, Joselene Suzan Jennifer P, Muthupandi S, Madhavan J, Victor Antony Raj M

“…The reaction followed a pseudo-first-order kinetic model, with hydroxyl radicals (OH•) identified as the key species in the degradation process. Moreover, the catalyst exhibited 96% retention of its photocatalytic efficiency after five consecutive cycles, demonstrating exceptional stability and reusability. …”
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A Chinese drug-compatibility-based approach to purslane hydrogels for acute eczema therapy by Ling Wang, Yuzhong Zhang, Shenglin Geng, Lan Ma, Yiran Wang, Dongxu Han, Guojuan Fan, Weifen Zhang, Weifen Zhang, Weifen Zhang, Yanna Lv, Jinlong Ma, Jinlong Ma, Jinlong Ma

“…At the same time, it creates a normal reactive oxygen species (ROS) microenvironment for acute eczema and promotes recovery from acute eczema. …”
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Optimized Extraction of Resveratrol from Arachis repens Handro by Ultrasound and Microwave: A Correlation Study with the Antioxidant Properties and Phenol Contents by Leonardo Garcia, Renata Garcia, Georgia Pacheco, Felipe Sutili, Rodrigo De Souza, Elisabeth Mansur, Ivana Leal

“…The vegetal species Arachis repens, commonly known as peanut grass, was studied and, for the first time, we detected the presence of the bioactive compound trans-resveratrol (t-RSV). …”
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Inhibition of Matrix Metalloproteinase with BB-94 Protects against Caerulein-Induced Pancreatitis via Modulating Neutrophil and Macrophage Activation by Zengkai Wu, Tunike Mulatibieke, Mengya Niu, Bin Li, Juanjuan Dai, Xin Ye, Yan He, Congying Chen, Li Wen, Guoyong Hu

“…BMDNs were activated by phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA, 50 ng/ml) and neutrophil reactive oxygen species (ROS) production was recorded. BMDMs were stimulated with 10 ng/ml IFN-γ and 100 ng/ml LPS to induce M1 macrophage polarization. …”
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Optimization, characterization and biosafety of oregano, rosemary and mint oil mixture against Penicillium digitatum in citrus using L-optimal mixture design by Rahaf Khaled, Sara Mohamed, Amira Mohamed, Aya Khairy, Hesham Elhariry, Ashraf Bakry, Neima K. Elsenosy, Naglaa Ebeed, Salem S. Salem, Thanaa ElNoby, Samah H. Abu-Hussien

“…P. digitatum NPAGRASU 2024 was isolated and identified as the most abundant species (60.2%) from infected oranges. It was deposited in GenBank with gene accession number PP930644 and deposited in MIRCEN culture collection as EMCC 358874. …”
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Wheat Leaf Rust Effector Pt48115 Localized in the Chloroplasts and Suppressed Wheat Immunity by Lulu Song, Liping Cui, Hao Li, Na Zhang, Wenxiang Yang

“…Furthermore, Pt48115 inhibited callose deposition and reactive oxygen species accumulation in the wheat cultivar Thatcher, demonstrating that it is an effector that enhances <i>Pt</i> virulence by suppressing wheat defense responses. …”
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Diagnostic Limitations of Applying a Human Portable Blood Glucose Meter in the Detection of Hypoglycemia in Pregnant Ewes by José Lucas Xavier Lopes, Raquel Fraga e Silva Raimondo, Luiza Rodegheri Jacondino, Beatriz Riet Correa, Clara Satsuki Mori, Álan Gomes Pöppl

“…Portable blood glucose meters (PBGMs) can assist in quickly and conveniently identifying glycemic disturbances in this species, provided that they meet the criteria of analytical accuracy. …”
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Community-engaged research enhances the scientific quality and societal impact of a long-term avian monitoring program in northwest Ecuador by Jordan Karubian, Jordan Karubian, Jorge Olivo, Domingo Cabrera, Juan Freile, Luke Browne, Luke Browne, H. Luke Anderson, H. Luke Anderson, Jairo Cabo, Gregory Paladines, Gloria Loor, Liat Perlin Wilde

“…Community-engaged research has also enhanced the breadth and quality of societal impacts, in terms of education, capacity building, and conservation, particularly in the formation of an ecological reserve that protects threatened species and habitat. We also discuss systemic and local challenges, and potential strategies to overcome these challengesDiscussionWe conclude that community-engaged research can improve the intellectual merit and broader societal impacts of long-term avian monitoring, and we advocate for continued investment, efforts, and careful reflection on best practices in this space. …”
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Factors Influencing the Growth of Tourism in Uganda: A Case Study of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. by Katwesigye, Jordan

“…The findings revealed that animal species such as mountain Gorillas were the major tourist attractions at Bwindi impenetrable national park because 22% of the respondents or touristsrated them as the main reason for visitingBwindi impenetrable national park. …”
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Genetic diversity and population structure of Plasmodium falciparum across areas of varied malaria transmission intensities in Uganda. by Mwesigwa, Alex, Tukwasibwe, Stephen, Cummings, Bryan, Kawalya, Hakiimu, Kiyaga, Shahiid, Okoboi, Stephen, Castelnuovo, Barbara, Bikaitwoha, Everd Maniple, Kalyango, Joan N., Nsobya, Samuel L., Karamagi, Charles, Byakika‑Kibwika, Pauline, Nankabirwa, Joaniter I.

“…Plasmodium falciparum is the predominant species in the region, leading to substantial morbidity and mortality. …”
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Comprehensive epidemiological evaluation of ruminant brucellosis and associated risk factors in some Egyptian Governorates by Nesreen Allam Tantawy Allam, Mahinour Ezzeldin Abdelsalam, Hend I. Elsharkawy, Mai Mohamed Kandil, Amany Mohamed Mohamed Mohamed, Fatma Ali, Mohamed A. Gebely, Safaa Y. Nour, Doaa Sedky, Mona Ebrahim Hussien Abd El-Gawad, Hoda M. Zaki, Nazek Al-Gallas, Amal M. Aboelmaaty, Mona Mohamed Sobhy, Nagwa Sayed Ata, Marwa Salah Abdel-Hamid, Ghada A. Badawy

“…The difference between species was significant for BCS; 14.2% in low-BCS cattle and camels and 8.4% in high-BCS buffaloes. …”
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Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Different Amounts of Cow Manure, Chemical (Nitrogen), and Biological Fertilizers on Some Quantitative and Qualitative Traits of Thyme (Thymus vulgari... by Havva Mahnoudi asl, Mahmoud Mokhtari, Reza Sadrabadi Haghighi, مهدی الهی ترشیزی

“…The genus Thymus from the mint family (Lamiaceae) has more than 215 species in the world, of which 18 species have been identified in Iran. …”
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Combining genotyping approaches improves resolution for association mapping: a case study in tropical maize under water stress conditions by Fernanda Carla Ferreira de Pontes, Ingrid Pinheiro Machado, Maria Valnice de Souza Silveira, Antônio Lucas Aguiar Lobo, Felipe Sabadin, Roberto Fritsche-Neto, Júlio César DoVale

“…To achieve this, maize was used as the model species, where SNP-Array genotyped 360 inbred lines from a public panel via the Affymetrix platform and GBS. …”
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Population Structure Based on Microsatellite Length Polymorphism, Antifungal Susceptibility Profile, and Enzymatic Activity of <i>Candida auris</i> Clinical Isolates in Russia by Ellina Oganesyan, Victoria Klimenteva, Irina Vybornova, Valentina Venchakova, Ekaterina Parshikova, Sergey Kovyrshin, Olga Orlova, Alexander Kruglov, Svetlana Gordeeva, Natalya Vasilyeva, Anastasiya Taraskina

“…A total of 112 clinical isolates of <i>C. auris</i> were analyzed from May 2017 to March 2023 in 18 hospitals across Saint Petersburg, the Leningrad Region, and Moscow. Species identification was confirmed by ITS sequencing, and genotyping was performed using 12 short tandem repeat (STR) markers. …”
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Biology-Informed inverse problems for insect pests detection using pheromone sensors by Malou, Thibault, Parisey, Nicolas, Adamczyk-Chauvat, Katarzyna, Vergu, Elisabeta, Laroche, Béatrice, Calatayud, Paul-André, Lucas, Philippe, Labarthe, Simon

“…They release pheromones in their nearby environment, volatile compounds that are detected by insects of the same species with exceptional specificity and sensitivity. …”
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The effect of dietary fish oil replacement by microalgae on the gilthead sea bream midgut bacterial microbiota by Katsoulis-Dimitriou, Stefanos, Nikouli, Eleni, Gkalogianni, Elli Zafeiria, Karapanagiotidis, Ioannis T., Kormas, Konstantinos A.

“…The overexpressed pathway was related to the metabolism of fucose, a major constituent of the polysaccharide content of several microalgal species. Peptidoglycan biosynthesis was the under-expressed metabolic pathway. …”
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THE SOLANUM TUBEROSUM KNOWLEDGE BASE: THE SECTION ON MOLECULAR-GENETIC REGULATION OF METABOLIC PATHWAYS by T. V. Ivanisenko, O. V. Saik, P. S. Demenkov, V. K. Khlestkin, E. K. Khlestkina, N A. Kolchanov, V. А. Ivanisenko

“…Thus, the inclusion of information on well-studied model species during the extraction of information on the molecular-genetic regulation of metabolic processes is important. …”
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