Piezoelectric Chemosensors and Biosensors in Medical Diagnostics by Miroslav Pohanka

“…Various applications of piezoelectric chemosensors and biosensors are discussed, including their use in the detection of cancer biomarkers, pathogens, and other health-related analytes. This article also addresses the integration of piezoelectric materials with advanced sensing technologies to improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, offering a comprehensive overview of current advances and future directions in medical diagnostics.…”
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Candidalysin biology and activation of host cells by Léa Lortal, Claire M. Lyon, Jakob L. Sprague, Johannes Sonnberger, Olivia K. A. Paulin, Don N. Wickramasinghe, Jonathan P. Richardson, Bernhard Hube, Julian R. Naglik

“…A major breakthrough in understanding C. albicans pathogenicity was the discovery of candidalysin, the first cytolytic peptide toxin identified in a human pathogenic fungus. …”
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Sustainable management of coffee berry disease and leaf rust co-infection: a systematic review of deterministic models by Usa Wannasingha Humphries, Porntip Dechpichai, Alhassan Ibrahim, Muhammad Waqas, Boobphachard Chansawang, Gabor Kiss, Angkool Wangwongchai

“…Future research should integrate GIS, climate data, and field trials for validation, model vector-host-pathogen interactions, and assess cost-effective strategies for smallholder farmers to ensure sustainable coffee production.…”
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Intestinal necrosis due to nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia in a child with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia: a case report by Xuejing Li, Tingting Lin, Ken Chen, Danli Wang, Jiahui Yu, Lei Wu, Lanfang Tang

“…Abstract Background Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a pathogen that causes community-acquired pneumonia in children, and it is often accompanied by various extrapulmonary complications. …”
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Application of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy to Quantitatively Determine Relative Content of Puccnia striiformis f. sp. tritici DNA in Wheat Leaves in Incubation Period by Yaqiong Zhao, Yilin Gu, Feng Qin, Xiaolong Li, Zhanhong Ma, Longlian Zhao, Junhui Li, Pei Cheng, Yang Pan, Haiguang Wang

“…Potential application of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) in detection of pathogen amounts in latently Pst-infected wheat leaves was investigated for disease prediction and control. …”
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Feline Calicivirus Infection: Current Understanding and Implications for Control Strategies by Federica Di Profio, Matteo Carnevale, Fulvio Marsilio, Francesco Pellegrini, Vito Martella, Barbara Di Martino, Vittorio Sarchese

“…Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a highly contagious pathogen widely circulating in cat populations. FCV has been shown to be able to evade the host immune response through different mechanisms. …”
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Biological control agents: mechanisms of action, selection, formulation and challenges in agriculture by Mirian Villavicencio-Vásquez, Fernando Espinoza-Lozano, Lisbeth Espinoza-Lozano, Jonathan Coronel-León, Jonathan Coronel-León, Jonathan Coronel-León

“…Additionally, recent studies on genetic enhancement, including CRISPR-based modifications, are examined to improve their adaptability, metabolic activity, and effectiveness in pathogen control across diverse agricultural systems. …”
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Macrophage Signaling Pathways in Health and Disease: From Bench to Bedside Applications by Yongquan Chi, Haipeng Jiang, Yiyuan Yin, Xinyu Zhou, Yiyouyou Shao, Yongsheng Li, Jianhua Rao

“…The significance of this review lies in its integrative analysis of signaling crosstalk, paradoxical pathway roles, and translational implications for precision therapies. …”
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Cracking the code of cellular protein–protein interactions: Alphafold and whole‐cell crosslinking to the rescue by Toni Träger, Panagiotis L Kastritis

“…Abstract Integration of experimental and computational methods is crucial to better understanding protein–protein interactions (PPIs), ideally in their cellular context. …”
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Magnetic soft centirobot to mitigate biological threats by Jayraj V. Vaghasiya, Carmen C. Mayorga‐Martinez, Jaroslav Zelenka, Shelja Sharma, Tomas Ruml, Martin Pumera

“…We envision that such a photoactive 2D material‐based integrated centimeter‐sized robot shall find application in many areas where pathogen removal is required.…”
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Probing Bacterial Interactions with the <i>Schistosoma mansoni</i>-Killing Toxin Biomphalysin via Atomic Force Microscopy and Single Molecule Force Spectroscopy by Jihen Zouaoui, Pierre Poteaux, Audrey Beaussart, Nicolas Lesniewska, David Duval, Jérôme F. L. Duval

“…Overall, this work highlights the utility of SMFS in dissecting host–pathogen molecular dialogs. It reveals BM’s selective action against <i>M. luteus</i>, potentially via surface clustering, and it shows spatially heterogeneous responses to the toxin within and between individual cells.…”
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A Sequential Statistical Approach towards an Optimized Production of a Broad Spectrum Bacteriocin Substance from a Soil Bacterium Bacillus sp. YAS 1 Strain by Amira M. Embaby, Yasmin Heshmat, Ahmed Hussein, Heba S. Marey

“…A wide spectrum antimicrobial activity of BAC YAS 1 against the human pathogens (Clostridium perfringens, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Campylobacter jejuni, Enterobacter aerogenes, Enterococcus sp., Proteus sp., Klebsiella sp., and Salmonella typhimurium), the plant pathogen (E. amylovora), and the food spoiler (Listeria innocua) was demonstrated. …”
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First evidence of the effectiveness of a field application of RNAi technology in reducing infestation of the mite Varroa destructor in the western honey bee (Apis mellifera) by Francesca Bortolin, Emanuele Rigato, Sergio Perandin, Anna Granato, Laura Zulian, Caterina Millino, Beniamina Pacchioni, Franco Mutinelli, Giuseppe Fusco

“…Traditional control methods, such as chemical pesticides, although quick and temporarily effective, leave residues in hive products, harming bees and operators’ health, while promoting pathogen resistance and spread. As a sustainable alternative, RNA interference (RNAi) technology has shown great potential for honey bee pest control in laboratory assays, but evidence of effectiveness in the field has been lacking. …”
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Symbiotic synergy: How Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi enhance nutrient uptake, stress tolerance, and soil health through molecular mechanisms and hormonal regulation by Nazir Ahmed, Juan Li, Yongquan Li, Lifang Deng, Lansheng Deng, Muzafaruddin Chachar, Zaid Chachar, Sadaruddin Chachar, Faisal Hayat, Ahmed Raza, Javed Hussain Umrani, Lin Gong, Panfeng Tu

“…Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis is integral to sustainable agriculture and enhances plant resilience to abiotic and biotic stressors. …”
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Whole Genome Sequencing Reveals Clade‐Specific Genetic Variation in Blacklegged Ticks by Jacob Cassens, Adela S. Oliva Chávez, Danielle M. Tufts, Jianmin Zhong, Christopher Faulk, Jonathan D. Oliver

“…ABSTRACT Ticks and tick‐borne pathogens represent the greatest vector‐borne disease threat in the United States. …”
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Recent Advancements in Microfluidic Biosensors for Clinical Applications by Haiyan Wang, Wenjuan Wu

“…Here, we review recent advances in microfluidic biosensors for clinical applications in detecting nucleic acids, proteins, metabolites, pathogens, and cellular components. We outline the prospects of integrated devices based on microfluidic biosensors for the analysis of biofluids such as sweat and discuss the remaining challenges facing the clinical application of microfluidic biosensors.…”
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Probiotic–Vaccine Synergy in Fish Aquaculture: Exploring Microbiome-Immune Interactions for Enhanced Vaccine Efficacy by Muhammad Tayyab, Waqar Islam, Waqas Waqas, Yueling Zhang

“…Probiotics also suppress pathogens while enriching beneficial gut taxa, amplifying mucosal IgA and systemic IgM responses. …”
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Modern approaches to the prevention of actinobacillus pleuropneumonia in pigs by Nikolay V. Pimenov, Alexandra A. Shashkova, Alexander A. Kruglov

“…The main aim of the study is a scientific review of modern approaches to the APP prevention in pigs and prospects for the development of a vaccine that provides comprehensive protection against all known serotypes of this pathogen. The methods of systematization, critical analysis, and problem review are used. …”
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The acaricidal and repellent activity of the essential and nano essential oil of Thymus vulgaris against the larval and engorged adult stages of the brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus s... by Zohreh Alibeigi, Ehsan Rakhshandehroo, Mohmmad Jamal Saharkhiz, Amir Mootabi Alavi

“…Abstract Background The brown dog tick is globally distributed and harms the host in terms of blood feeding and pathogen transfer. Chemicals are traditionally used for the control, but herbal plants have been investigated mainly due to their natural components with killing and repellant effects. …”
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Image dataset of Taro Leaf Blight disease collected from the West African Sub-RegionMendeley Data by Chidiebere Nwaneto, Chika Yinka-Banjo, Ogban-Asuquo Ugot, Obiageli Umeugochukwu, Thompson Annor

“…TLB, primarily caused by the pathogen Phytophthora colocasiae, manifests through necrotic leaf spots, white sporangia bands, and orange droplets, severely impacting the agricultural output and economic stability of smallholder farmers in the region. …”
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