Ciliate parasite causing acute mortality in tiger barb (, Bleeker, 1855) and widow tetra (, Boulenger, 1895).

A mixed group of tiger barb () and different colored glo widow tetra () were procured from Galiff street market of Kolkata, India and stocked in a glass aquarium with 250L water capacity for ornamental fish decorative purpose. After a few days of stocking, fishes were (mean weight of 1.8 ± 0.

Deciphering the genetic basis of grain iron and zinc content in wheat under heat and drought stress using GWAS.

Wheat, a crucial food crop, is inherently deficient in essential micronutrients such as iron and zinc. Climate change exacerbates its vulnerability to abiotic stresses like drought and heat. Developing varieties that are both climate-resilient and nutrient-dense offers a sustainable approach.

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Drought: A critical review of different perspectives under changing climate.

The phenomena of drought are intricate and multifaceted, impacted by various Physical and Biological mechanisms and processes. Because of this intricacy, it is very complex to explain cause and effect in a straightforward manner, which makes researching drought and climate change difficult. Here, we summarize significant recent developments in our knowledge of drought dynamics based on different perspectives including Precipitation, Evaporation, Soil Moisture, and Drought indices under changing climate.

Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles via Fermentation with L. Extract: Antimicrobial Properties, Antioxidant Properties, and Phytochemical Analysis.

Silver nanoparticles belong to a highly versatile group of nanomaterials with an appealing range of potential applications. In the realm of antimicrobial and antioxidant application, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) exhibit auspicious capabilities. This research, for the very first time, endeavors to carry out biosynthesis of AgNPs coupled with fermentation using and L.

Process parameter optimization for minimizing overcut in abrasive waterjet deep hole drilling of SS 316L.

The need for precise manufacturing in aerospace, medical, and automotive industries requires an investigation of upscale drilling methods that can achieve small-diameter deep holes with exceptional accuracy. Abrasive Waterjet Drilling (AWJD) has developed as a promising technology due to its distinctive blend of precision and adaptability. Despite several advantages, overcutting is the fundamental obstacle restricting the widespread use of AWJD.

Usage of serpentine injector for hydrogen mixing at combustion chamber of scramjet engine via a computational study.

This article fully investigates the hydrogen fuel jet mixing behind the strut with a serpentine injector at a supersonic combustion chamber. The main goal of this work is to analyze the three-dimensional flow of hydrogen jet released from the serpentine nozzle by computational technique. The role of serpentine nozzle height is also examined to find the optimum location for fuel mixing.

A Novel Tactile Learning Assistive Tool for the Visually and Hearing Impaired with 3D-CNN and Bidirectional LSTM Leveraging Morse Code Technology.

Educating deafblind children is a highly specialized field that requires computer-assisted learning tools to address the challenges of auditory and visual impairments. The objective is to reduce their difficulties in communication with their peers and to empower them to learn independently in a classroom environment. Braille and assistive tools have become profoundly beneficial for deafblind children, serving as an essential means of communication and knowledge acquisition, enabling them to live independently.

Validation of stay-green and stem reserve mobilization QTLs: physiological and gene expression approach.

Introduction: Abiotic stress significantly reduces the wheat yield by hindering several physiological processes in plant. Stay-green (SG) and stem reserve mobilization (SRM) are the two key physiological traits, which can contribute significantly to grain filling during stress period. Validation of genomic regions linked to SG and SRM is needed for its subsequent use in marker-assisted selection in breeding program.

Real-Time Ratiometric pH Imaging of Macrophage Lysosomes Using the Novel pH-sensitive Probe ApHID.

Lysosomes actively regulate their lumenal pH, which is necessary for optimal enzymatic activity. Endocytic processes are involved in many diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, in which sub-optimal lysosomal function has been reported. To measure acidification, pH-sensitive probes can be delivered to endosomes and lysosomes using labeled dextran polymers or proteins.

Fungal positivity seen in tertiary care hospital during COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been prevailing for more than a year, associated with an increased number of opportunistic invasive fungal infections in patients who have been critically ill or immunocompromised. In this retrospective study, details of various clinical specimens received from suspected patients of fungal infections were studied. Fungal cultures were positive in 64% (51 out of 79) of COVID-19-positive patients and 43% (163 out of 381) of COVID-19-negative patients during the second wave of COVID-19 in 2021.

Common mycorrhizal networks enhance growth and nutrient uptake in non-mycorrhizal Chenopodium album via Parthenium hysterophorus.

Common mycorrhizal networks (CMNs) facilitate nutrient transfer between plants, but their role in supporting non-mycorrhizal species remains largely unexplored. This study investigates the effect of CMNs on the growth and nutrient uptake of the non-mycorrhizal plant Chenopodium album in association with the mycorrhizal plant Parthenium hysterophorus. The treatments included C.

Optimizing ternary hybrid nanofluids using neural networks, gene expression programming, and multi-objective particle swarm optimization: a computational intelligence strategy.

The performance of nanofluids is largely determined by their thermophysical properties. Optimizing these properties can significantly enhance nanofluid performance. This study introduces a hybrid strategy based on computational intelligence to determine the optimal conditions for ternary hybrid nanofluids.

Genome-wide association mapping for stay-green and stem reserve mobilization traits in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under combined heat and drought stress.

Stay-green (SG) and stem reserve mobilization (SRM) are two significant mutually exclusive traits, which contributes to grain-filling during drought and heat stress in wheat. The current research was conducted in a genome-wide association study (GWAS) panel consisting of 278 wheat genotypes of advanced breeding lines to find the markers linked with SG and SRM traits and also to screen the superior genotypes. SG and SRM traits, viz.

Usage of double injector for efficient mixing of the fuel behind the ramp injector at supersonic combustion chamber.

This investigation presents extensive computational analyses of the compressible flow near ramp injector with double circular injectors at supersonic combustor of scramjet engine. Comparison of the fuel mixing and fuel jet penetration of hydrogen jet are done for two injector configurations at free stream Mach number of 2. The simulation of the supersonic flow near ramp injector is done via solving RANS equations with computational fluid dynamic technique.

Phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate drives the formation of EGFR and EphA2 complexes.

Receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) regulate many cellular functions and are important targets in pharmaceutical development, particularly in cancer treatment. EGFR and EphA2 are two key RTKs that are associated with oncogenic phenotypes. Several studies have reported functional interplay between these receptors, but the mechanism of interaction is still unresolved.

Estimation and analysis ofvalues forI using paediatric mesh type reference computational phantoms.

This study examines the effect of paediatric mesh-type reference computational phantoms on organvalues resulting from radioiodine (I) intake. Using Geant4, we estimatedIvalues for 30 radiosensitive target tissues due to emission from the thyroid (Target ← Thyroid) in these phantoms. Our results show thatvalues differ between male and female phantoms of the same age andvalues also decrease as phantom age increases.

A Comprehensive Review of Lab-Scale Studies on Removing Hexavalent Chromium from Aqueous Solutions by Using Unmodified and Modified Waste Biomass as Adsorbents.

Anthropogenic activities and increasing human population has led to one of the major global problems of heavy metal contamination in ecosystems and to the generation of a huge amount of waste material biomass. Hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] is the major contaminant introduced by various industrial effluents and activities into the ecosystem. Cr(VI) is a known mutagen and carcinogen with numerous detrimental effects on the health of humans, plants, and animals, jeopardizing the balance of ecosystems.

Phosphatidylinositol (4,5)-bisphosphate drives the formation of EGFR and EphA2 complexes.

Receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) regulate many cellular functions and are important targets in pharmaceutical development, particularly in cancer treatment. EGFR and EphA2 are two key RTKs that are associated with oncogenic phenotypes. Several studies have reported functional interplay between these receptors, but the mechanism of interaction is still unresolved.

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi promote growth and enhance the accumulation of bioactive compounds in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.).

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) have been known to enhance plant growth and nutrient uptake. In this study, we investigated the effects of Funneliformis mosseae, Rhizophagus intraradices, and their co-inoculation on the growth and biochemical composition of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) plants.

The β2-adrenergic receptor associates with CXCR4 multimers in human cancer cells.

While the existence and functional role of class C G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) dimers is well established, there is still a lack of consensus regarding class A and B GPCR multimerization. This lack of consensus is largely due to the inherent challenges of demonstrating the presence of multimeric receptor complexes in a physiologically relevant cellular context. The C-X-C motif chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4) is a class A GPCR that is a promising target of anticancer therapy.