Performance evaluation of hydrophilic organic polymer sorbents for desiccant air-conditioning applications by Muhammad Sultan, Takahiko Miyazaki, Shigeru Koyama, Zahid M Khan

“…In this regard, optimum temperature and humidity zones are established for various air-conditioning applications which include (i) humans’ thermal comfort, (ii) animals’ thermal comfort, and (iii) postharvest storage of fruits/vegetables. …”
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Berberrubine protects against cisplatin-induced ototoxicity by promoting folate biosynthesis by Zhuang Miao, Danyang Chang, Xiaodong Du, Changling Sun

“…Animal studies demonstrated that treatment with BB enhanced the survival of cochlear hair cells, reduced hearing impairment caused by cisplatin in mice. …”
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Fluralaner systemic treatment of chickens results in mortality in Triatoma gerstaeckeri, vector of the agent of Chagas disease by Cassandra Durden, Yuexun Tian, Koyle Knape, Cory Klemashevich, Keri N. Norman, John B. Carey, Sarah A. Hamer, Gabriel L. Hamer

“…Abstract Background Chagas disease remains a persistent vector-borne neglected tropical disease throughout the Americas and threatens both human and animal health. Diverse control methods have been used to target triatomine vector populations, with household insecticides being the most common. …”
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Creatine and pregnancy outcomes, a prospective cohort study in low-risk pregnant women: study protocol by Deborah L De Guingand, Stacey J Ellery, Miranda L Davies-Tuck, Hayley Dickinson

“…This circuit is fuelled by creatine, an amino acid derivative that can be obtained from a diet containing animal products, and by synthesis in the body de novo. …”
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Characterization and comparison of fecal microbiota in horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction and age‐matched controls by Wenqing Wang, Justine Gibson, Sara Horsman, Deirdre Mikkelsen, François‐René Bertin

“…Hypothesis/Objectives Investigate the effect of PPID on fecal microbiota in horses. Animals Nine horses with PPID and 13 age‐matched control horses. …”
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Syrian hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) as an upper respiratory tract model for respiratory syncytial virus infection by Sophie M. Kolbe, Kate Guilfoyle, Wencke Reineking, Geert van Amerongen, Guido van der Net, Sandra Lockow, Wolfgang Baumgärtner, Martin Ludlow, Albert D.M.E Osterhaus

“…Vaccines have recently been approved for use in adults and although further efforts to develop suitable interventions for children are ongoing, there are limited animal models for RSV infection. For preclinical efficacy testing of prophylactic and therapeutic treatments cotton rat and ferret models can be used. …”
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Foliar spraying with zinc oxide nanoparticles enhances the anti-osteoporotic efficacy of the fruit extracts of Silybum marianum L. by stimulating silybin production by Bedoor Fahad Almulhim, Fadia El Sherif, Fadia El Sherif, Nancy S. Younis, Yamen Safwat, Salah Khattab, Salah Khattab

“…The administration of S. marianum extracts to Dex-administered rats increased osteoblast and bone formation while inhibiting osteoclast and bone resorption, thereby protecting the animals against Dex-induced osteoporosis.…”
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Microbiome Associated with Slovak Raw Goat Milk, Trace Minerals, and Vitamin E Content by Andrea Lauková, Lenka Micenková, Ľubomíra Grešáková, Michaela Maďarová, Monika Pogány Simonová, Valentína Focková, Jana Ščerbová

“…A randomly selected samples (G24-G50) of raw goat milk from different animals at farms in Slovakia were analyzed. The phylum Actinobacteria dominated (62.8%), followed by the phyla Firmicutes (20.5%), Proteobacteria (7.4%), and Bacteroidetes (6.4%). …”
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A peripheral subepithelial network for chemotactile processing in the predatory sea slug Pleurobranchaea californica. by Tigran Norekian, Yichen Liu, Ekaterina D Gribkova, Jilai Cui, Rhanor Gillette

“…Many soft-bodied animals have extensive peripheral nervous systems (PNS) with significant sensory roles. …”
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Molecular Insights Into the Sensory Adaption of the Cave‐Dwelling Leech Sinospelaeobdella wulingensis to the Karst Cave Environment by Xi Wen, Haiyang Xiang, Mengqing Zhang, Aoran Yan, Dongqing Xiang, Jie Zou, Yue Zhang, Xinglong Huang, Zhixiao Liu

“…ABSTRACT Karst caves are a unique environment significantly different from the external environment; adaptation of cave‐dwelling animals to the cave environment is often accompanied by shifts in the sensory systems. …”
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Clinical characteristics associated with cervical hydrated nucleus pulposus extrusion in dogs by Megan Lin, Christopher X. Hong, Mark Rishniw, Emma S. Davies, Jonathan H. Wood

“…Hypothesis/Objectives To evaluate for clinical characteristics and mechanical ventilation likelihood associated with HNPE compared to other causes of cervical myelopathy. Animals Three hundred seventy‐seven client‐owned dogs from 2010 to 2022. …”
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Overexpression of IL-6 and STAT3 may provide new insights into ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma development by Corina Toma, Roxana Popa, Lidia Ciobanu, Ioana Baldea, Irina Amorim, Diana Bochynska, Alan Wolfe, Andrada Negoescu, Claudiu Gal, Marian Taulescu

“…Abstract Background Ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma (OPA) is caused by Jaagsiekte sheep retrovirus (JSRV) and is considered an important potential animal model for human lung cancer. The precise mechanisms of OPA oncogenesis are still uncertain. …”
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Effect of prolonged starvation on nutrition utilization and transcriptional responses in Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) by Mingkun Liu, Chenchen Wei, Wenwen Xu, Lintao Tan, Li Li, Guofan Zhang

“…Emaciation syndrome due to starvation is a significant cause of mortality in marine animals, yet the underlying mechanisms in non-feeding and weak/no-mobility marine bivalves remain poorly understood. …”
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LCZ696 Therapy Reduces Ventricular Tachyarrhythmia Inducibility in a Myocardial Infarction-Induced Heart Failure Rat Model by Po-Cheng Chang, Shien-Fong Lin, Yen Chu, Hung-Ta Wo, Hui-Ling Lee, Yu-Chang Huang, Ming-Shien Wen, Chung-Chuan Chou

“…Although a clinical trial (PARADISE-MI Trial) has been ongoing to examine the effects of LCZ696 in myocardial infarction (MI) patients, the effects of LCZ696 on remodeling of cardiac electrophysiology in animal models remain largely unclear. Methods. We performed coronary artery ligation to create MI in Sprague-Dawley rats. …”
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In vitro and in vivo anti-hyperglycemia effects of extract of Faloak (Sterculia quadrifida R.Br.) leaves by Velia Andrestia Dias, Laurenza Celine Dinanda, Charles Conrad Rambung, Maria Dewi Puspitasari Tirtaningtyas Gunawan Puteri, Jeffry Julianus, Phebe Hendra

“…This research focused on identifying the ingredients of Faloak leaves that could lower blood sugar levels and confirm these effects in laboratory and animal models. At various concentrations, the in vitro evaluation assessed the inhibitory effect of α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymes. …”
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Aislamiento e identificación de microorganismos entéricos en muestras ambientales y cloacales en Crocodylus intermedius y Testudines de la Estación de Biología Tropical Roberto Fra... by D. A. Pachón, A. P. Pulido, C. A. Moreno

“…Conscientes del riesgo que implica el aislamiento de microorganismos entéricos que pueden presentar un carácter zoonótico, se dio inicio a la implementación de un manual de bioseguridad para la Estación con el fin disminuir el riesgo para la población humana y animal.…”
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Synergistic effects of PGPRs and fertilizer amendments on improving the yield and productivity of Canola (Brassica napus L.) by Haji Muhammad, Muhammad Ijaz, Abdul Sattar, Sami Ul-Allah, Ahmad Sher, Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Dilshad, Khalid Mahmood, Muhammad Waheed Riaz, Muhammad Saqlain Zaheer, Muhammad Rizwan, Salim Manoharadas

“…We applied Azotobacter salinestris and Bacillus subtilis with biochar, compost, animal manure, poultry manure, and NPK fertilizer. …”
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ADVANCES IN REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN CATTLE: FROM ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION TO CLONING by M Bertolini, LR Bertolini

“…El afán por controlar los procesos reproductivos en animales ha llevado a una gran ganancia en conocimiento, impulsando el desarrollo de cuatro tecnologías reproductivas asistidas (ARTS) para animales y humanos. …”
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Comparison of reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (rt-pcr) and rapid test for the detection of bovine rotavirus and bovine coronavirus in anatolian water by Oya Bulut, Gülşah Uyunmaz Saklı, Mustafa Hasöksüz, Irmak Dik, Hasan Hüseyin Hadimli, Mustafa Hitit

“…<b>Aim:</b> Coronaviruses and Rotaviruses are important virologic factors for both animal and human health in Turkey and the world. Bovine Rotavirus (BRV) and Bovine Coronavirus (BCoV) in cattle cause significant economic losses. …”
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Особистий досвід виживання в умовах російської окупації (24 лютого – 31 березня 2022) by Ігор Шихненко

“…Another living space was the yard and the street, where food was prepared and food was exchanged, property was protected from marauders, domestic animals were cared for. All this, according to the author, contributed to the emergence of a sense of unity and indomitability in people.…”
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