Characterization and application of a novel phage CC_R7 as a biocontrol agent in chicken meat.

is a major foodborne pathogen, commonly transmitted through poultry. The emergence of multidrug-resistant strains due to antibiotic overuse in poultry farming highlights the need for monitoring resistance patterns and exploring alternative control strategies, such as bacteriophage application. This study examined the antimicrobial resistance patterns in () and ().

Effectiveness of Feed-Based Monovalent Vaccine in Farmed Carp.

() is responsible for causing abdominal dropsy, swimming abnormalities, skin ulcerations, and pale gills in fish. Vaccination is an essential strategy for disease prevention in aquaculture. This study evaluated the efficacy of an oral vaccine against in ().

Interactive effects of soil moisture and temperature on chromium-induced microbial and enzymatic stress.

Climatic conditions play a critical role in soil health, as changes in temperature and moisture directly impact soil microbial populations. The presence of potentially toxic elements, particularly chromium (Cr), poses a significant threat to microbial communities and can alter soil chemical properties. Current study investigated the effects of Cr toxicity under varying soil volumetric water contents (30% and 40%) and temperature (25 °C and 40 °C) on microbial biomass and enzyme activities.

De-ashed-biochar slow-release N fertilizer increased NUE in alkaline calcareous soils under wheat and maize crops.

Recently biochar has widely been reported as carrier of SRFs. However, the performance of SRFs synthesized from pristine biochar is still low and could not achieve the significant benefits compared to conventional N fertilizers. To overcome this limitation and research gap, BSRFs were synthesized using modified / de-ashed biochar as N-carrier.

Long-term impact of different prevalent cropping systems on soil physico-chemical characteristics under subtropical climate conditions of Punjab, Pakistan.

Lack of site-specific nutrients information for different cropping systems has been a major challenge in addressing declining soil fertility levels and enhance crop productivity in Punjab, Pakistan. Therefore, the study was designed to assess and quantify soil physico-chemical characteristics, crop yield and economic feasibility of different cropping systems (CS), including groundnut-wheat (G-W), rice-wheat (R-W), fallow-gram/wheat (F-G/W), mix cropping (Mix C) and cotton-wheat (C-W). A total of 470 georeferenced soil samples were collected using a random survey approach, and the samples were analyzed for soil texture, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), organic matter percentage (OM), total nitrogen percentage (TN), accessible phosphorus (AvP) (mg kg) and extractable potassium (ExK) (mg kg).

Atypical initial presentations of Sjogren's syndrome: a case series.

Primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS) typically presents with Sicca symptoms xerostomia and xeropthalmia. This study highlights atypical presentations of Primary Sjogren's syndrome posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Four female patients (median age 30 years, IQR = 15.

Tuning Nanographene-Enhanced Raman Scattering for Rapid Label-Free Detection of Amino Acids.

The rapid and sensitive detection of amino acids is important not only for fundamental studies but also for the establishment of a healthy society. However, conventional detection methods have been hampered by the difficulties of low sensitivity, long sampling and detection times, and expensive operation and instruments. Here, we report the plasma engineering of bioresource-derived graphene quantum dots (GQDs) as surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)-active materials for the rapid and sensitive detection of amino acids.

Recent breakthroughs in graphene quantum dot-enhanced sonodynamic and photodynamic therapy.

Water-soluble graphene quantum dots (GQDs) have recently exhibited considerable potential for diverse biomedical applications owing to their exceptional optical and chemical properties. However, the pronounced heterogeneity in the composition, size, and morphology of GQDs poses challenges for a comprehensive understanding of the intricate correlation between their structural attributes and functional properties. This variability also introduces complexities in scaling the production processes and addressing safety considerations.

Recent advances in synergistic use of GQD-based hydrogels for bioimaging and drug delivery in cancer treatment.

Graphene quantum dot (GQD) integration into hydrogel matrices has become a viable approach for improving drug delivery and bioimaging in cancer treatment in recent years. Due to their distinct physicochemical characteristics, graphene quantum dots (GQDs) have attracted interest as adaptable nanomaterials for use in biomedicine. When incorporated into hydrogel frameworks, these nanomaterials exhibit enhanced stability, biocompatibility, and responsiveness to external stimuli.

GC-MS based antioxidants characterization in Saussurea heteromalla (D. Don) Hand-Mazz by inhibition of nitric oxide generation in macrophages.

For centuries, medicinal plants have served as the cornerstone for traditional health care systems and same practice is still prevalent today. In the Himalayan region, Saussurea heteromalla holds a significant place in traditional medicine and is used to address various health issues. Despite its historical use, little exploration has focused on its potential for scavenging free radicals and reducing inflammation.

Biosensors for metastatic cancer cell detection.

Early detection and effective cancer treatment are critical to improving metastatic cancer cell diagnosis and management today. In particular, accurate qualitative diagnosis of metastatic cancer cell represents an important step in the diagnosis of cancer. Today, biosensors have been widely developed due to the daily need to measure different chemical and biological species.

Recent advances and synergistic effect of bioactive zeolite imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) for biosensing applications.

The rapid developments in the field of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) in recent years have created unparalleled opportunities for the development of unique bioactive ZIFs for a range of biosensor applications. Integrating bioactive molecules such as DNA, aptamers, and antibodies into ZIFs to create bioactive ZIF composites has attracted great interest. Bioactive ZIF composites have been developed that combine the multiple functions of bioactive molecules with the superior chemical and physical properties of ZIFs.

Long-term outcome of microvascular decompression for typical trigeminal neuralgia with autologous muscle: an analysis of 1025 patients from a developing country.

Objective: The objective was to evaluate the long-term outcome of microvascular decompression (MVD) utilizing autologous muscle for trigeminal neuralgia (TGN).

Methods: A retrospective review was performed of all first-time MVD patients for typical classic TGN without prior surgical intervention who were treated between 2000 and 2019 at a tertiary supraregional neurosurgery practice. Demographic characteristics, surgical findings, operative results, complications, and recurrence rates at 1 year, 5 years, and last follow-up were collected.

Energy and social factor decomposition to identify drivers impeding sustainable environmental transition in emerging countries: SDGs-2030 progress assessment using LMDI analysis.

The balance between human growth, economic prosperity, and the consumption of hydrocarbon energy factors has become a prerequisite for environmental sustainability. However, the complexities of these factors force researchers to work for more viable combinations of such a balance. Therefore, this study attempted to determine the factors driving environmental sustainability in leading populated economies.

Gold Fluorescence Nanoparticles for Enhanced SERS Detection in Biomedical Sensor Applications: Current Trends and Future Directions.

Nanotechnology has emerged as a pivotal tool in biomedical research, particularly in developing advanced sensing platforms for disease diagnosis and therapeutic monitoring. Since gold nanoparticles are biocompatible and have special optical characteristics, they are excellent choices for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) sensing devices. Integrating fluorescence characteristics further enhances their utility in real-time imaging and tracking within biological systems.

Phylogenetic and Taxonomic Analyses Reveal Three New Wood-Inhabiting Fungi (Polyporales, Basidiomycota) in China.

Three new wood-inhabiting fungal species, , and are proposed based on a combination of the morphological features and molecular evidence. is characterized by the pileate basidiomata having a fawn brown to black pileal surface, a dimitic hyphal system with clamped generative hyphae, and the presence of the fusoid cystidioles and cylindrical basidiospores (9-12.5 × 3.

An Atypical Initial Manifestation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Lupus Enteritis Accompanied by Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction and Bilateral Hydronephroureter.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic, autoimmune, multisystem disease. Lupus enteritis accompanied by intestinal pseudo-obstruction (IPO) is a serious and rare initial manifestation that can lead to high mortality and morbidity in case of delay in diagnosis and treatment. Here, we present a very complicated case of a 36-year-old female Pakistani patient with lupus enteritis accompanied by IPO and bilateral hydronephroureter.

Isolation and Complete Genome Sequencing of NS-I, a Lytic Bacteriophage Infecting Fish Pathogenic Strains of .

Background: Nocardiosis, an infection caused by bacterium , contributes to severe economic losses in the aqua-cultured fish species and in Japan. Phage therapy is a potential solution for combating this infection.

Materials And Methods: A lytic bacteriophage infecting (JCM3359) was isolated from water samples collected at various fish farms.

Bi-Reduced Graphene Oxide Composites for the Enhanced Capture and Cold Immobilization of Off-Gas Radioactive Iodine.

Radioactive waste management is critical for maintaining the sustainability of nuclear fuel cycles. In this study, we propose a novel bismuth-based reduced graphene oxide (Bi-rGO) composite for the immobilization of off-gas radioactive iodine. This material synthesized via a solvothermal route exhibited a low surface area (2.

Effects of Cold Sintering on the Performance of Zeolite 13X as a Consolidated Adsorbent for Cesium.

Cold sintering, a novel low-temperature consolidation technique, has shown promising results in various inorganic materials. However, the application of this technique to nanoporous materials for energy and environmental fields is not yet fully understood. This study investigates the effects of cold sintering on the relative densities, compressive strengths, chemical durabilities, crystal structures, specific surface areas, and adsorption capacities of zeolites.

Resistance and genomic characterization of a plasmid pkh2101 harbouring erm(B) isolated from emerging fish pathogen Lactococcus garvieae serotype II in Japan.

The emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogenic strains of Lactococcus garvieae serotype II isolated from fish in Japan has become a growing concern in recent years. The data on drug susceptibility and its associated resistance mechanism are limited. Therefore, the present study was conducted to determine the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of chemotherapeutic agents against 98 pathogenic strains of emerging Lactococcus garvieae serotype II isolated from fish from six different prefectures in Japan from 2018 to 2021.

Aquaculture sediments amended with biochar improved soil health and plant growth in a degraded soil.

Sustainable and safe management of aquaculture sediments is of great concern. Biochar (BC) and fishpond sediments (FPS) are rich in organic carbon and nutrients and thus can be used as soil amendments; however, it is not fully explored how the biochar amended fishpond sediments can affect soil properties/fertility and modulate plant physiological and biochemical changes, particularly under contamination stress. Therefore, a comprehensive investigation was carried out to explore the effects of FPS and BC-treated FPS (BFPS) on soil and on spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.

Complete Genome Sequence of Lactococcus garvieae MS210922A, Isolated from Farmed Greater Amberjack (Seriola dumerili) in Japan.

Here, we report the complete genome sequence of a potentially new serotype, Lactococcus garvieae strain MS210922A, isolated from greater amberjack. It is nonreactive to serotype I or II antisera. The complete genome comprises 2,007,159 bp, including 1,929 coding, 16 rRNA, and 58 tRNA genes, with 38.

An analytical study on the identification of N-linked glycosylation sites using machine learning model.

N-linked is the most common type of glycosylation which plays a significant role in identifying various diseases such as type I diabetes and cancer and helps in drug development. Most of the proteins cannot perform their biological and psychological functionalities without undergoing such modification. Therefore, it is essential to identify such sites by computational techniques because of experimental limitations.

Complete genome sequence of a novel lytic bacteriophage, PLG-II, specific for Lactococcus garvieae serotype II strains that are pathogenic to fish.

A novel lytic siphophage, PLG-II, which is specific for Lactococcus garvieae serotype II strains that are pathogenic to fish, was isolated from seawater samples collected from Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. Whole-genome sequencing showed that the PLG-II genome is a 32,271-bp double-stranded DNA molecule, with an average GC content of 37.74%.