Effectiveness of silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC) and chlorine dioxide gas (ClO) as sanitation strategies for picking bags and storage bins at tree fruit production facilities.

Foodborne outbreaks and recalls within the tree fruit industry are making producers re-evaluate appropriate cleaning and sanitation practices during harvesting. Without effective sanitation, bacteria can create niches and form biofilms. This study evaluated the efficacy of silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC) and chlorine dioxide (ClO) gas to control Escherichia coli and Listeria innocua on experimentally inoculated harvesting equipment at commercial apple packinghouses within the Midwest and Pacific Northwest regions.

Carryover effects of feeding tropical fresh or air-dried roughage to Holstein-Friesian crossbred dairy cows on nutritional, techno-functional, and sensory properties of mozzarella cheese.

This study investigated how different dietary roughages, Napier-Pakchong (NP), jumbo sorghum (JB), and rice straw (RS) fed to Holstein-Friesian (HF) crossbred cows affect the nutritional, techno-functional, and sensory properties of mozzarella cheese under tropical conditions in Bangladesh. Iso-nitrogenous (≈12.54% CP) and iso-energetic (ME ≈2.

Functionalized Metal-Organic Framework Composite Electrolyte Membrane for High-Performance Solid Li Batteries.

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)/polymer composite electrolytes have garnered worldwide attention because of their outstanding performance in energy-related applications. Here, a highly lithiated MOF (LZM) is designed as a filler into poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO). LZM is synthesized through a postsynthetic modified strategy to obtain preeminent single-ion conducting performance.

Correction: New diagnostic assays for differential diagnosis between the two distinct lineages of bovine influenza D viruses and human influenza C viruses.

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Nurses' attitudes about RSV vaccination for pregnant women and infants: Evidence from a cross-sectional survey.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines for pregnant women and infants became available in 2023 in the United States. However, the uptake of these vaccines has been low. Nurses play an important role in provider-patient vaccine communication.

"You do what you have to do, and you don't ask for help": American Indian Reservation Community Talking Circles about Barriers to Palliative Care.

Great Plains American Indians living in reservation communities suffer some of the highest mortality disparities in the US, but culture-centric palliative care can ease the burdens of serious illness and improve end-of-life decision-making. Common misunderstandings about palliative care, as well as historical and cultural barriers, stand as obstacles to its widespread use. Therefore, the aims of this interdisciplinary report (American Indian and non-American Indian researchers) are to share results from reservation community Talking Circles used to guide the design of a culture-centric message to promote and educate about palliative care within three Great Plains Tribal communities.

Semi-synthetic reference diets containing crystalline amino acids at 120% of recommendations for adult dogs are not appropriate for estimating protein quality of ingredients used in extruded diets.

Metabolic availability (MA) of amino acids (AA) in feedstuffs has been assessed in pigs and humans using the indicator amino acid oxidation (IAAO) method. Our lab previously reported higher methionine (Met) content but lower MA in chicken meal (ChM) as compared to peas. However, the MA of met in peas or ChM were not quantified due to the absence of a crystalline AA reference diet, assumed to have 100% MA.

Development and Validation of a Histologic Respiratory Index (HRI) in Poultry.

Respiratory viral diseases infecting poultry lead to variable lesions in the respiratory organs, including nasal sinuses, trachea, lungs, and air sacs. Additional involvement of eyelids/conjunctiva was reported. The distribution and the intensity of lesions depend on multiple factors, including virulence, the host's immunity, and secondary or concurrent infections.

Interferon-Induced Transmembrane Protein 3 (IFITM3) Restricts PRRSV Replication via Post-Entry Mechanisms.

Interferon-induced transmembrane protein 3 (IFITM3) is a member of the family of interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs) that inhibits a diverse array of enveloped viruses which enter host cells by endocytosis. Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is an enveloped RNA virus causing significant economic losses to the swine industry. Very little is known regarding how IFITM3 restricts PRRSV.

Daily association between perceived control and resolution of daily stressors strengthens across a decade of adulthood.

Greater perceived control is often associated with better responses to life's stressors. One reason for this link may be that greater perceived control is related to the ability to resolve these stressful experiences. Using longitudinal data from the National Study of Daily Experiences (N = 1766, Mage = 56.

Piezoelectric-Optical Hybrid Sensor for Trace-Level Detection of ()-2-Hexenal via Tuned Zn-Co/ZIF-8 Frameworks for Plant Health Monitoring.

Plants emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in response to biotic and abiotic stress, serving as early indicators of health. Among them, ()-2-Hexenal─a key green leaf volatile (GLV)─signals stress from pathogen infection or herbivory. Real-time detection of ()-2-hexenal at trace levels is crucial for early diagnosis, crop protection, and environmental sustainability.

Homoeologous recombination-based transfer and cytological mapping of the novel powdery mildew resistance gene Pm7C from Aegilops caudata.

A novel powdery mildew resistance gene Pm7C from Aegilops caudata was introgressed into common wheat through ph1b-induced homoeologous recombination and mapped to the 7CL bin FL 0.90-0.96 on chromosome 7C.

Mitigating Impacts of Environmental Extremes in Ruminant Animals.

Animal health, well-being, and productivity are directly impacted by environmental extremes. The outdoor environment in which minimal excess energy requirements are used to maintain body temperature is often referred to as the thermoneutral zone. The following will highlight monitoring environmental conditions to access animal comfort, followed by recommended management practices to reduce environmental stressors and improve comfort during environmental extremes.

Improving genomic prediction for plant disease using environmental covariates.

Background: Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) is a destructive fungal disease affecting wheat and barley, leading to significant yield losses and reduced grain quality. Susceptibility to FHB is influenced by genetic factors, environmental conditions, and genotype-by-environment interactions (GxE), making it challenging to predict disease resistance across diverse environments. This study investigates GxE in a long-term spring wheat multi-environment uniform nursery trial focusing on the evaluation of resistant lines in northern US breeding programs.

Macrophage signaling and function are regulated by distinct sterol biochemistries.

Membranes require continuous reorganization of lipid components, including sterols, to dynamically alter their rigidity to deform and bend during scission events which occur during fundamental cellular functions such as endocytosis. While diseases of cholesterol biosynthesis result in reduced cellular cholesterol and accumulation of precursor sterols, limited studies have addressed the intracellular consequences of disease-associated sterol changes on the ability of eukaryotic cellular membranes to function and signal normally. Here, we utilized bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) to investigate how altered sterol content impacts macrophage signaling and membrane function.

Process & Outcome Evaluation of a Rural Health Network to Assess Effectiveness.

Background: Rural residents face many health disparities and challenges. Rural health networks form to address the specific needs of a community by bringing together multiple individuals and organisations; however, there is limited literature on the evaluation of these networks.

Objective: To evaluate a network's effectiveness in three areas: (1) capacity to achieve change in palliative care education, (2) key results of collaborative efforts, and (3) extent to which grant activities were implemented.

Cyanide overproduction impairs cellular bioenergetics in Down syndrome.

Cyanide exerts its toxic effects primarily by inhibiting mitochondrial Complex IV (Cytochrome c oxidase, CCOx). Recent studies have shown that mammalian cells can endogenously produce cyanide from glycine via a lysosomal pathway. At low concentrations, cyanide may play regulatory roles, but at higher levels, it causes metabolic inhibition.

Evaluation of the Impact of CYP2D6 Testing on Outcomes in Patients Taking Opioids.

Background: CYP2D6 affects metabolism of several opioids; however, the clinical impact of genetic variants on efficacy has limited evidence in large patient populations.

Objective: This study aims to assess the impact of CYP2D6 phenotype on pain response in an elective pharmacogenomic (PGx) screening population prescribed opioids.

Methods: A retrospective review was conducted on hospitalized patients with CYP2D6 genotyping, prescribed either codeine, tramadol, hydrocodone, or oxycodone within 24 months prior to PGx testing and through 36 months after results.

Advancing Precision Livestock Farming: Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Livestock Management.

Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) has evolved dramatically from basic monitoring systems to sophisticated artificial intelligence(AI)-driven decision support systems that enhance livestock management efficiency, sustainability, and animal welfare. This review examines the technological evolution of PLF since 2017, highlighting significant advancements in sensing technologies, computer vision, and artificial intelligence. Non-invasive technologies, including RGB-D cameras, 3D imaging systems, and IoT-enabled platforms, now capture detailed biometric and behavioral data in real time, while AI algorithms enable early disease detection, optimize feeding strategies, and improve reproductive management.

Effects of Germination on the Nutritional Profile of Five Distinct Pea Varieties.

The effects of germination on pea composition have been established. However, the effects of germination on the nutritional profile of different pea varieties have not been extensively reported. Therefore, five varieties (Passion, Greenwood, Durwood, Agassiz, and Treasure) of peas were germinated for up to six days, and their nutrient profiles, protein digestibility, in vitro protein digestibility corrected amino acid score (IV-PDCAAS), and antioxidant activity (DPPH) were determined.

Seminal plasma from bulls with divergent plane of nutrition minimally alters bovine uterine endometrial epithelial cell gene expression in vitro.

Young beef bulls are often fed high-energy diets to maximize post-weaning growth; however, overnutrition has been associated with decreased semen quality. Seminal plasma has been shown to prime the uterus for early pregnancy events in mammalian species, thus alterations in this response caused by overnutrition could be detrimental or beneficial. The present study evaluated the impact of seminal plasma from bulls exposed to overnutrition on the transcriptome of endometrial epithelial cells in vitro.

Antibacterial composite films fabricated from curcumin-loaded lignin micro-nanoparticles and cellulose.

Degradable regenerated cellulose (RC) composite films have prospects to replace plastic packaging. However, limitations such as lack of functionality, poor mechanical properties, inherent color, and the absence of antibacterial activity restrict their practical application. Herein, butyric anhydride esterified alkali lignin (BAL) encapsulated curcumin micro-nanoparticles were synthesized to develop high-antibacterial composite films.

Assessment of a program for monitoring antimicrobial purchase and resistance in and on pig farms in the Midwestern United States from May 2020 through October 2023.

Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses significant challenges to health and treatment options in both human and veterinary medicine. Animal AMR monitoring in the US evaluates carcasses, retail meat, live animals, and diagnostic laboratory submissions; however, there is a lack of consistent on-farm monitoring of use and resistance.

Methods: In 2020, 153 pig farms in the Midwestern United States enrolled in an antimicrobial purchase and resistance monitoring program.

Novel Combination of Indicator Amino Acid Oxidation and Ileal Digestibility Methods in Growing Pigs to Assess Protein Quality of Cooked Millet.

Background: Millet is an important cereal grain, consumed by one-third of the world's population. Hence, protein quality of millet needs urgent evaluation. The indicator amino acid oxidation (IAAO) method was combined with ileal digestibility for this purpose.