Effects of supplemental seaweed extract on antioxidant properties, loose stools, gut microbiota, and its metabolite composition in adult dogs.

The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of seaweed extract (SWE) on the antioxidant properties, gut microbiota composition, and loose stools in adult dogs. A total of 30 Golden Retrievers were divided into three treatment groups. The dietary treatments administered were as follows: (1) healthy control: healthy dogs fed a basal diet; (2) loose stools control (LC): dogs with loose stools fed a basal diet; and (3) dogs with loose stools fed a basal diet supplemented with 20 g/kg SWE (LS), evenly top-dressed on the feed.

Reconfigurable, Transformable Soft Pneumatic Actuator with Tunable Three-Dimensional Deformations for Dexterous Soft Robotics Applications.

Numerous soft actuators based on pneumatic network (PneuNet) design have already been proposed and extensively employed across various soft robotics applications in recent years. Despite their widespread use, a common limitation of most existing designs is that their action is predetermined during the fabrication process, thereby restricting the ability to modify or alter their function during operation. To address this shortcoming, in this article the design of a Reconfigurable, Transformable Soft Pneumatic Actuator (RT-SPA) is proposed.

Comparison of the Effects of Enzymolysis Seaweed Powder and on Intestinal Health and Microbiota Composition in Kittens.

Kittens are prone to intestinal health problems as their intestines are not completely developed. Seaweed is rich in plant polysaccharides and bioactive substances that are highly beneficial to gut health. However, the effects of seaweed on cat gut health have not been assessed.