Properties of new polycationic bacteriochlorin photosensitizers: cytotoxicity and interaction with biofilms by Irina Tiganova, Yulia Zhizhimova, Eteri Tolordava, Elena Makarova, Natalia Shevlyagina, Alexander Barmashov, Maria Baryshnikova, Vladimir Zhukhovitsky, Yulia Romanova

“…Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (APDT) is based on using of photosensitizers (PS), which generate reactive oxygen species when exposed to visible or infrared light. …”
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Effects of different water and fertilizer treatments on the matrix properties and plant growth of tailings waste by Yanchen Li, Yang Yang, Jialin He, Shan Guo, Xuejing An, Yan Li, Rui Guo, Yipeng Lin, Ruipeng Zhang

“…Additionally, TK exhibited a positive correlation with the growth status of all five plant species. Moreover, the water and fertilizer substrate displayed a positive association with the growth status of Pennisetum alopecuroides (L.) …”
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Gully mitigation and rehabilitation measures have varying effects on soil macrofauna abundance and diversity in semi-arid lands by Harrison Churu, Solomon Kamau, Wilson Ng’etich, Keziah Magiroi, Bonface Alkamoi, James Mutio, Syphyline Kebeney, Fred Wamalwa

“…Thus, this study evaluated the influence of gully erosion mitigation and rehabilitation measures on soil macrofauna abundance, diversity and species richness in semi-arid lands with severe degradation and where restoration efforts are being put in place. …”
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Remote-sensing-based forest canopy height mapping: some models are useful, but might they provide us with even more insights when combined? by N. Besic, N. Picard, C. Vega, J.-D. Bontemps, L. Hertzog, J.-P. Renaud, J.-P. Renaud, F. Fogel, M. Schwartz, A. Pellissier-Tanon, G. Destouet, F. Mortier, F. Mortier, M. Planells-Rodriguez, P. Ciais

“…Moreover, we observed that the forest stand vertical structure, the dominant tree species, and the type of forest ownership systematically emerge as statistically significant factors influencing the model divergences. …”
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Population Dynamics of Bullet Tuna (Auxis rochei Risso 1881) from the Indian Ocean, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia by Evron Asrial, Ruly Isfatul Khasanah, Fathurriadi Fathrurriadi, Yasir Arapat, Usma Kurniawan Hadi, Lalu Achmad Tan Tilar Wangsajati Sukmaring Kalih, Lalu Samsul Rizal, Mita Ayu Liliyanti, Erwin Rosadi, Daduk Setyohadi, Muhammad Junaidi, Ishani Nelunika Rathnayake

“…. • The length at first maturity (Lm) of bullet tuna (Auxis rochei) was analyzed • The eligibility status of bullet tuna (Auxis rochei) has been analyzed and estimated • The LWR curve can be used to estimate age groups of fish compared to the sigmoid curve • The CF cannot be automatically used to estimate fish worth selling   Abstract The bullet tuna (Auxis rochei), BLT or tongkol lisong (Indonesian) is a species of neritic tuna which is one of the target fish for small scale fishers. …”
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The ontogenic study of early life stages of culture-bred Nomorhamphus sp. (Zenarchopteridae) from Lindu, Central Sulawesi by Muh Herjayanto, Odang Carman, Dinar Tri Soelistyowati, Alimuddin, Aryo Wenang Wicaksono, Harton Arfah

“…This fish is unique as an endemic species with a halfbeak-like jaw and orange color on the caudal fin. …”
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The gut–kidney axis is regulated by astragaloside IV to inhibit cyclosporine A-induced nephrotoxicity by Cong Han, Ran-ran Gao, Le Zhou, Wei Li

“…The gut microbiota, renal transcriptome, and urine metabolome were separately detected to construct a gut–transcriptome–metabolome coexpression network. The target species, target genes, and target metabolites of AS-IV were evaluated.ResultsCsA led to increased proteinuria and a deterioration of kidney function, accompanied by increased inflammation and oxidative stress, whereas AS-IV improved kidney damage. …”
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The role of manganese in CoMnOx catalysts for selective long-chain hydrocarbon production via Fischer-Tropsch synthesis by Hao Chen, Zan Lian, Xiao Zhao, Jiawei Wan, Priscilla F. Pieters, Judit Oliver-Meseguer, Ji Yang, Elzbieta Pach, Sophie Carenco, Laureline Treps, Nikos Liakakos, Yu Shan, Virginia Altoe, Ed Wong, Zengqing Zhuo, Feipeng Yang, Ji Su, Jinghua Guo, Monika Blum, Saul H. Lapidus, Adrian Hunt, Iradwikanari Waluyo, Hirohito Ogasawara, Haimei Zheng, Peidong Yang, Alexis T. Bell, Núria López, Miquel Salmeron

“…Employing TEM and in-situ X-ray spectroscopies (XRD, APXPS, and XAS), we determine the catalyst’s atomic structure, chemical state, reactive species, and their evolution under FTS conditions. …”
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Dietary protein requirement of Chinese hook snout carp (Opsariichthys bidens) and transcriptomic analysis of the liver in response to different protein diets by Yijiang Bei, Linqiang He, Jin Jing, Xiaoming Chen, Fan Yuan, Gaohua Yao, XueYan Ding, Lei Wang, Fan Zhou

“…The Chinese hook snout carp (Opsariichthys bidens) is a newly developed economic fish species for its good taste, high nutritional content, and suitability for aquaculture in southeastern China, but its dietary protein requirement has not been investigated. …”
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Crocin improves post-thaw quality, fertility-associated gene expression and fertilization potential of buffalo bull sperm by Amjad Riaz, Ghulam S. Khan, Muhammad Zahid Tahir, Muhammad Yasir Zahoor, Hifz-ul-Rahman Hifz-ul-Rahman

“…Crocin is a carotenoid known for its antioxidant potential through scavenging reactive oxygen species. The current study investigated the effect of crocin addition in the semen extender on the post-thaw quality, fertility- associated gene expression, and fertilization potential of buffalo bull sperm. …”
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Development of the novel gene chip and restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) methods for rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in broth culture by Wen-Hung Wang, Chun-Yu Lin, Shu-Huei Jain, Po-Liang Lu, Yen-Hsu Chen

“…Additionally, five cases showed MTBC presence when nontuberculous Mycobacterium species grew in cultures. Conclusion: Our novel gene chip and RFLP methods are effective for rapid highly-reliable and cost-effective M. tuberculosis detection in MGIT specimens. …”
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Clinical and microbiological analysis of risk factors for breakthrough bloodstream infection during Tigecycline Therapy by Sol Jin, So Yun Lim, Yun Woo Lee, Heungsup Sung, Mi-Na Kim, Seongman Bae, Jiwon Jung, Min Jae Kim, Sung-Han Kim, Sang-Oh Lee, Sang-Ho Choi, Yang Soo Kim, Eun Hee Song, Yong Pil Chong

“…The most frequently identified pathogen in breakthrough BSI was Klebsiella pneumoniae (22.8%), followed by Candida species (17.1%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (16.3%), and Acinetobacter baumannii (14.6%). …”
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Detection and characterization of bovine hepacivirus in cattle and sheep from Hulunbuir, northeastern China by Jingge Ma, Jingge Ma, Zhiwei Wei, Liang Li, Wei Wang, Ziyan Liu, Ziyan Liu, Ning Liu, Feng Wei, Xiangyu Zheng, Zedong Wang

“…Recombination analysis revealed the intergenerational relationships among the viral strains obtained from cattle and sheep.ConclusionWe identified genetic diversity in subtype G strains in cattle and detected a BovHepV strain in a sheep for the first time in northeastern China, confirming cross-species transmission and co-circulation between cattle and sheep, thus expanding the virus’s host range.…”
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Microplastic contamination in different tissues of commercial fish in estuary area by N.D. Takarina, O.M. Chuan, A. Adiwibowo, F.N.A. Jeffery, N.Z.A.B.N.M. Zamri, M.A. Adidharma

“…Statistical analysis was conducted to evaluate variations in microplastic levels at the individual level across these  fish species.FINDINGS: The findings indicated the presence of microplastics in the muscle, gastrointestinal tract, and gills of three commercially caught fish from Blanakan, with the muscle being identified as the edible part and the gastrointestinal tract and gills as the non-edible parts. …”
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Molecular characterization, chemical profile and biological properties of essential oils from Chamaemelum nobile (L.) flowers of Morocco: in vitro and in silico studies by El-Mehdi El-Assri, El-Mehdi El-Assri, Youssef El-Assri, Rajae El Brahimi, Mohamed El fadili, Asmae Baghouz, Hatem A. Abuelizz, Sara Er-Rahmani, Amal Lahkimi, Abdelhak Bouia

“…Phylogenetic analysis of DNA sequences was conducted to confirm the species identity.ResultsGC-MS analysis identified 24 compounds in CN-EO, with β-Oplopenone (18.66%), Spathulenol (14.90%), and Himachalene (12.47%) as major constituents. …”
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UHPLC-QTOF-MS/MS profiling, molecular networking, and molecular docking analysis of Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Kunth. ex. Walp. stem ethanolic extract and its gastroprotective effec... by Aya A. Wafaey, Seham S. El-Hawary, Osama G. Mohamed, Sahar S. Abdelrahman, Alaa M. Ali, Ahmed A. El-Rashedy, Mohamed F. Abdelhameed, Farid N. Kirollos

“…Biological evaluations showed that GSS ethanolic extract mitigated gastric tissue injury induced by pyloric ligation, with a notable reduction in oxidative stress marker reactive oxygen species levels and inflammatory cytokines interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha levels. …”
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Microgeographical Variation in <i>Dirofilaria immitis</i> Prevalence in Dogs in Suburban and Urban Areas of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil by Marianna Laura Elis Chocobar, Elizabeth Moreira dos Santos Schmidt, Ângelo Joel Ferreira Mendes, Paul Christopher Duncan Johnson, William Weir, Rossella Panarese

“…In contrast, no cat samples tested positive for either parasite species. Prevalence was notably higher in suburban areas (14.47%) than in the urban area of Rio de Janeiro (6.17%) (<i>p</i> = 0.003). …”
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How do leaf functional traits influence above-ground tree carbon in tropical hill forests of Bangladesh? by Ariful Khan, Md Rezaul Karim, Mohammed A.S. Arfin-Khan, Md. Shamim Reza Saimun, Fahmida Sultana, Sharif A. Mukul

“…The total carbon stock in RKWS was 1.98 % higher than in KNP per hectare, with species-specific carbon content varying across the landscape. …”
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Late blight resistant potato hybrid clones in the VIR collection of plant genetic resources by E. V. Rogozina, N. A. Chalaya, M. A. Kuznetsova, V. N. Demidova, A. N. Rogozin, T. I. Smetanina, M. P. Beketova, O. A. Fadina, E. Е. Khavkin

“…In 2015-2017, 45 hybrid clones with genetic material from two to nine species of Solanum L. section Petota Dumort. and six potato varieties were assessed in field conditions in the Northwestern and Central regions of Russia. …”
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Equine piroplasmosis in different geographical areas in France: Prevalence heterogeneity of asymptomatic carriers and low genetic diversity of Theileria equi and Babesia caballi by Maggy Jouglin, Claire Bonsergent, Nathalie de la Cotte, Mickaël Mège, Céline Bizon, Anne Couroucé, Élodie-Anne Lallemand, Agnès Leblond, Louise C Lemonnier, Aurélia Leroux, Ilaria Marano, Alexandre Muzard, Émilie Quéré, Marion Toussaint, Albert Agoulon, Laurence Malandrin

“…These two parasites are genetically variable, with a potential impact on diagnostic accuracy.Our study aimed to evaluate the frequency of asymptomatic carriers of these parasites in France and describe the circulating genotypes. We developed a species-specific nested PCR protocol targeting the 18S small sub-unit (SSU) rRNA gene and used it on blood samples collected from 566 asymptomatic horses across four National Veterinary Schools.The carrier frequency varied from 18.7 % around Paris (central-north) to 56.1 % around Lyon (southeast), with an overall prevalence of 38.3 %. …”
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