Novel cross-feeding human gut microbes metabolizing tryptophan to indole-3-propionate by Janina N. Zünd, Denisa Mujezinovic, Markus Reichlin, Serafina Plüss, Marina Caflisch, Serina Robinson, Christophe Lacroix, Benoit Pugin

“…We cultured fecal microbiota from 16 adults with tryptophan and eight different dietary fibers and monitored community shifts by 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing and tryptophan-derived indoles using targeted liquid chromatography with diode array detection. The concentrations and types of indoles produced were donor-specific, with pectin strongly promoting IPA production in certain donors. …”
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Near-source wastewater surveillance of SARS-CoV-2, norovirus, influenza virus and RSV across five different sites in the UK. by Jay C Bullen, Mina Mohaghegh, Fatima Tahir, Charlotte Hammer, Jacob Sims, Frederico Myers, Lucas Eisinger, Ali Reza Kasmati, Claire F Trant

“…The key findings are (1) near-source wastewater detections were linked to local events (staff sickness, enhanced cleaning, changing populations); (2) wastewater detections decreased in the order norovirus GII > norovirus GI > SARS-CoV-2 ≈ influenza A ≈ RSV A > influenza B ≈ RSV B; (3) correlation between near-source wastewater data and national surveillance data increases as a function of catchment size and viral prevalence (examples include the SARS-CoV-2 BA.4/BA.5 variant peak at a museum and wastewater tracking the winter norovirus season); (4) strong weekday periodicity in near-source wastewater SARS-CoV-2 detections, with the correlation against COVID-19 case numbers increasing when modelling variable lag times between faecal shedding onset and clinical diagnosis (R2 = 0.45 increases to 0.84-0.86); (5) a log-linear relationship between the frequency of wastewater SARS-CoV-2 detection and log(catchment size⋅viral prevalence) (R2 = 0.6914-0.9066). …”
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High-Power, High-Repetition Short-Pulse Laser Driver Using Direct-Drive D-Mode GaN HEMT by Ching-Yao Liu, Chun-Hsiung Lin, Hao-Chung Kuo, Yu-Heng Hong, Edward-Yi Chang, Wei-Hua Chieng

“…In this work, an in-house D-mode GaN HEMT with a blocking voltage of 200 V and on-resistance of 18 mΩ is used in a short-pulse laser driver for the optical phased array (OPA) applications. To achieve higher spatial resolution, the laser repetition rate must be in the tens of MHz range. …”
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Application of a Multi-Gas Detector for Monitoring Gas Composition in Minced Beef During Storage by Aleksandar Veličković, Lorenzo Cocola, Massimo Fedel, Bojana Danilović, Massimo De Marchi, Luca Poletto, Dragiša Savić

“…This study aims to assess the capability of using a specially designed device to monitor changes in gas concentration (CO₂, NH₃, H₂S, and O₂) in the atmosphere above the minced beef meat, during storage at refrigerated temperature. With its array of sensing channels, the multi-gas detector device facilitates the detection of precise gas concentrations in sensitive environments, enabling the monitoring of various processes occurring within stored meat. …”
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Evaluation of Antiepileptic Drugs’ Stability in Oral Fluid Samples by João Martinho, Ana Y. Simão, Tiago Rosado, Eugenia Gallardo

“…Quantification was performed using high-performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection (HPLC-DAD). Design of experiments tools were used to assess the effects of preservatives, storage temperatures, light exposure, and storage durations on analyte stability. …”
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CHEMICAL STUDY OF FLAVONS AND FLAVONOLS COMPOSITION IN PROPOLIS by E. V. Lupina, D. I. Pisarev, O. O. Novikov, A. Yu. Malyutina, G. V. Vasilev, Yu. G. Vasileva

“…Chromatographic separation of spirit extracts of propolis was carried out on a liquid chromatograph of “Agilent Technologies 1200 Infinity”, USA. The detection was carried out on the basis of the diode array detector “Agilent 1200”. …”
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Prevalence and genotypes of HPV in pre-invasive ocular surface squamous neoplasia in Pretoria by Lucia N. Mhlongo, Moshawa C. Khaba, Ramokone L. Lebelo, Cornelius M. Nkosi

“…Human papillomavirus was detected in 20.7% (12/58) using IHC, 0% (0/58) by chromogenic in situ hybridisation, 19.0% (11/58) by linear array (LA) and 17.2% (10/58) by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). …”
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Challenges and Management Strategies for Mediterranean Cork Oak Forests: Impacts of Climate Change, Human Activities, and Invasive Species – A Review by Mesfin Boja, Kaouther Mechergui, Wahbi Jaouadi, Youssef Ammari

“… The Mediterranean cork oak (Quercus suber) forests, crucial for maintaining biodiversity and supporting local economies, are experiencing severe and multifaceted declines driven by an array of environmental and anthropogenic factors. …”
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A novel machine learning methodology for the systematic extraction of chronic kidney disease comorbidities from abstracts by Eszter Sághy, Mostafa Elsharkawy, Frank Moriarty, Sándor Kovács, István Wittmann, Antal Zemplényi, Antal Zemplényi

“…The reading of the ML-selected abstracts showed that some diseases have direct causal effect on CKD, while others, like schizophrenia, has indirect causal effect on CKD.InterpretationThese findings have the potential to guide future CKD investigations, by facilitating the inclusion of a broader array of comorbidities in CKD prognostic models. …”
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Thermal Runaway Warning of Lithium Battery Based on Electronic Nose and Machine Learning Algorithms by Zilong Pu, Miaomiao Yang, Mingzhi Jiao, Duan Zhao, Yu Huo, Zhi Wang

“…Characteristic gas detection can be an efficient way to predict the degree of thermal runaway of a lithium battery. …”
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Seasonal Variations and Structure-Specific Phytochemical Profiles of <i>Glochidion chodoense</i> by Nari Yoon, Jajung Ku, Yang-Ho Kang, Sanghyun Lee

“…This study sought to profile the phytochemical composition of the leaves and branches of <i>G. chodoense</i> harvested during three different periods (May, July, and October 2023) using liquid chromatography–electrospray ionization/mass spectrometry (LC-ESI/MS) and high-performance liquid chromatography–photodiode array detection (HPLC/PDA). Plant materials were harvested, authenticated, and subjected to ethanol extraction prior to chemical analysis. …”
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Quantitative Determination of 15 Active Components in Lepidium meyenii with UHPLC-PDA and GC-MS by Yao-qing Xu, San-yang Qiao, Zi-qian Wang, Meng-yao Cui, Dao-peng Tan, Hong Feng, Xing-sha Mei, Geng Li, Long Cheng

“…In this study, a method using ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography with photodiode array (UHPLC-PDA) was established and validated for the simultaneous quantification of 10 active components, including eight macamides and two glucosinolates, in Lepidium meyenii (maca). …”
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Natural Colorants for a Bio-Based Economy—Recovering a Lost Knowledge for Novel Applications of <i>Chrozophora tinctoria</i> Extracts as Paints Through a Multi-Analytical Approach... by Imogen Cleveland, Andrew Beeby, Márcia Vieira, Fernando Pina, Paula S. Branco, Paula Nabais, Maria J. Melo

“…This method is further supported by fingerprinting techniques, including Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Diode Array Detection (HPLC-DAD). These are further complemented by Fiber Optics Reflectance Spectroscopy (FORS) and colorimetry. …”
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Phenolic Extract from Moringa oleifera Leaves Inhibits Key Enzymes Linked to Erectile Dysfunction and Oxidative Stress in Rats’ Penile Tissues by Ganiyu Oboh, Adedayo O. Ademiluyi, Ayokunle O. Ademosun, Tosin A. Olasehinde, Sunday I. Oyeleye, Aline A. Boligon, Margareth L. Athayde

“…Characterization of the phenolic constituents was done via high performance liquid chromatography-diode array detection (HPLC-DAD) analysis. Furthermore, the effects of the extract on Fe2+-induced MDA production in rats’ penile tissue homogenate as well as its action on ACE and arginase activities were also determined. …”
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Characterization of phenolic compounds and evaluation of anti-diabetic potential in Cannabis sativa L. seeds: In vivo, in vitro, and in silico studies by El-Mernissi Rafik, El Menyiy Naoual, Metouekel Amira, Zouhri Aziz, El-Mernissi Yahya, Siddique Farhan, Nadeem Sumaira, Amhamdi Hassan, Abboussi Oualid, Alsahli Abdulaziz Abdullah, Bourhia Mohammed, Dauelbait Musaab, Shazly Gamal A., Hajji Lhoussain

“…Ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry analysis revealed a rich phenolic composition, including benzoic acid, cannabisin B, genistein, and epicatechin. …”
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FlashCam: A high-performance camera for IACTs by Escañuela Nieves Clara, Barcelo Miquel, Bauer Christian, Bi Baiyang, Diebold Sebastian, Föhr Christian, Funk Stefan, Haist Fabian, Hermann German, Heß Bastian, Hinton Jim, Jung-Richardt Ira, Kalekin Oleg, Kihm Thomas, Pühlhofer Gerd, Reimer Olaf, Sailer Simon, Santangelo Andrea, Schanz Thomas, Silva Batista Pedro, Steinmassl Simon, Tenzer Christoph, Werner Felix

“…For FlashCam, a specialized muon detection method achieves over 95% efciency in identifying muons, with a low background acceptance.…”
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A Clinical Validation of a Diagnostic Test for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Based on a Novel Serum Glycoprotein Biomarker Panel: PromarkerEso by Jordana Sheahan, Iris Wang, Peter Galettis, David I. Watson, Virendra Joshi, Michelle M. Hill, Richard Lipscombe, Kirsten Peters, Scott Bringans

“…Methods: Serum glycoprotein relative concentrations were measured using a lectin-based magnetic bead array pulldown method, with multiple reaction monitoring mass spectrometry in 259 samples across three independent cohorts. …”
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Research on design optimization of oil and gas pipelines leveraging X80 tee and additive manufacturing technology by Ye TIAN

“…Their strength and toughness exhibited minimal anisotropy and were unaffected by thickness variations. Both phased array ultrasonic testing and conventional ultrasonic testing proved effective for defect detection in AM tees. …”
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The rising tide of conservation technology: empowering the fight against poaching and unsustainable wildlife harvest by Antony John Lynam, Drew T. Cronin, Serge A. Wich, Jordan Steward, Andrew Howe, Namrata Kolla, Michael Markovina, Omar Torrico, Vanesa Reyes, Kong Sophalrachana, Xia Stevens, Eric Schmidt, Henrik Cox

“…We consider a diverse array of deployed technologies ranging from open-source software platforms, AI, and mobile apps to cutting-edge hardware, including camera traps, acoustic sensors, and remote sensing tools.Case studiesTo demonstrate the complex threats posed by IUWT to wildlife and the consequent need for tailored solutions, we present two case studies, one terrestrial and one marine, showcasing the importance of appropriate suites of technology tools for conservation implementation.DiscussionTechnology has potential to empower rangers, park staff, wildlife and fisheries inspectors, customs officials, police, and conservation practitioners with unprecedented capabilities to monitor threatened wildlife, detect illegal activities, gather evidence, and support law enforcement interventions.…”
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Microbubble-based fabrication of resilient porous ionogels for high-sensitivity pressure sensors by Ziwei Yang, Jingxiao Wang, Xiao Wan, Hongcheng Xu, Chuanyu Zhang, Xiaoke Lu, Weixuan Jing, Chuanfei Guo, Xueyong Wei

“…Furthermore, the pressure sensor successfully captures high-yield broad-range signals from the fingertip low-pressure pulses (<1 kPa) to foot high-pressure activities (>500 kPa), even the grasping force of soft machine hands via an array-scanning circuit during object recognition. …”
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