Development of an updated loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for the rapid detection of Ralstonia syzygii subsp. celebesensis (Rsc), the causative agent of banana... by Kaennuea Thipsukon, Thanyasiriwat Thanwanit, Rattanapolsan Ladawan, Ponpang-Nga Pancheewan, Sangdee Aphidech, Kawicha Praphat

“…Efficient and accurate detection of Ralstonia syzygii subsp. celebesensis (Rsc), the pathogen responsible for banana blood disease, is vital for controlling its detrimental effects on banana cultivation. …”
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Certain vs. uncertain actionable secondary findings in a cohort of 500 Lebanese participants: What to report to the patient? by Eileen Marie Hanna, Cybel Mehawej, Yazid Hoblos, Kelven Rahy, Andre Megarbane, Eliane Chouery

“…In this paper, we analyzed 500 Lebanese participants for pathogenic and likely-pathogenic variants in 81 recommended genes listed by the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG). …”
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NIR-II-Activated iridium single-atom nanozymes for synergistic antibacterial therapy and tissue regeneration in MRSA-infected wounds and acute lung injury by Danyan Wang, Hui Jin, Yetao Shen, Dandan Wang, Jingjing He, Jinmiao Qu, Xiaojun He, Zhengli Jiang

“…Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) remains a major pathogen in ventilator-associated pneumonia and wound infections. …”
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A lethal juvenile mouse model for the evaluation of antiviral reagents against coxsackievirus A4 by Qin Su, Xiao Chen, Zhihui Zheng, Hailin Wei, Jiaxue Zhou, Libing Zhang, Ali Muhammad, Yin Wang, Xiang Chen, Pinghu Zhang

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Avocado rhizosphere community profiling: white root rot and its impact on microbial composition by Phinda Magagula, Phinda Magagula, Velushka Swart, Velushka Swart, Arista Fourie, Alicia Vermeulen, Johannes Harold Nelson, Johannes Harold Nelson, Zelda van Rooyen, Noëlani van den Berg, Noëlani van den Berg

“…Key parameters, such as soil pH and iron (Fe), correlated strongly with microbial composition, suggesting they play an important role in pathogen resilience.DiscussionThese findings underscore the complexity of the avocado rhizosphere and its role in managing WRR, offering a foundation for developing integrated disease management strategies to enhance avocado productivity.…”
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Antibacterial Mechanism and Flavour Impact of Ultrasound and Plasma-Activated Water Combination on <i>Aeromonas veronii</i> in Crayfish by Weicheng Xu, Rongxue Sun, Zhanke Qin, Ziai Deng, Yi Liu, Haojie Zhang, Haibo Luo, Ning Jiang, Hao Cheng, Maozhi Ren

“…<i>Aeromonas veronii</i> is a foodborne pathogen commonly found in contaminated crayfish. In this study, the effects of ultrasound combined with plasma-activated water (US-PAW) against <i>A. veronii</i> and on the flavour of crayfish were investigated to evaluate their impact on crayfish preservation. …”
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Genetic insights into avian influenza resistance in Jeju Island chickens: the roles of Mx1 and oligoadenylate synthetase-like single nucleotide polymorphisms by Young-Won Kim, Seohyun Jeong, Ju-Hee Yang, Dongseob Tark, Woo Hyun Kim, Hyoung-Seok Yang, Seong-Hwan Mun, Sung Hyun Kang, Eun-A Ko, Jae-Hong Ko

“…This study confirms that Jeju Native chickens with specific SNP combinations in both Mx1 and OASL showed H5N6 resistance and demonstrates the interplay of genetic factors in host–pathogen dynamics, suggesting a need for integrated analyses of multiple resistance genes to inform AI prevention strategies. …”
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Negotiating cohabitation in a Nigerian abattoir: One Health perspectives of human-animal-ecosystem interactions examined in the light of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic by Hellena Debelts, Valerie Allendorf, Olayinka Asala, Ebere Roseann Agusi, Ismaila Shittu, Oluyemi Ogunmolawa, Judith Bakam, Bitrus Inuwa, Jeremiah Ijomanta, Joshua Seyi Oyetunde, Chinonyerem Chinyere, Austine Elah, David Oludare Omoniwa, Klaas Dietze, Adeponle Adeoye, Chinwe Lucia Ochu, Anja Globig, Almudena Mari-Saez, Clement Meseko

“…Conclusions This One Health study demonstrates the value of integrating ethnographic insights with serological data, and highlights the abattoir compound as a critical site for zoonotic pathogen circulation. …”
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Characterization of antibiotic resistance genes and virulence factors in organic managed tea plantation soils in southwestern China by metagenomics by Taobing Yu, Taobing Yu, Lang Cheng, Lang Cheng, Qing Zhang, Jida Yang, Huadong Zang, Huadong Zang, Zhaohai Zeng, Zhaohai Zeng, Yadong Yang, Yadong Yang

“…Overall, these findings provide a basis for integrating ARGs, VFs and pathogen hosts to assess the ecological and health risks in long-term organic managed soils, and increased efforts need to be done in reducing ARGs, VFs and bacterial pathogens in fertilizers for organic managements on agriculture.…”
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Emerging role of N-acetyltransferase 10 in diseases: RNA ac4C modification and beyond by Lin Jiao, Yanjun Si, Yushan Yuan, Xinxing Lei, Qian Jiang, Lijun Yang, Wenhao Mao, Binwu Ying, Liwei Ma, Ting Sun

“…In infectious contexts, NAT10 influences sepsis progression and viral pathogenesis by stabilizing pathogen-related RNAs, while in cardiovascular diseases, it exacerbates myocardial injury and heart failure through ac4C-dependent and independent pathways. …”
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Small molecule UCM05 inhibits HSV-2 infection via targeting viral glycoproteins and fatty acid synthase with potentiating antiviral immunity by Songshan Li, Minghan Li, Yantong Cai, Jun Xian, Rongrong Zhu, Chan Yang, Xin Zhang, Shuya Ren, Aijiao Yu, Shuwen Liu, Bin Yang

“…Abstract Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is a highly prevalent human pathogen worldwide that not only causes genital herpes but is also associated with severe health complications, such as neonatal infections and increased susceptibility to HIV. …”
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C15-bacillomycin D produced by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens 4-9-2 suppress Fusarium graminearum infection and mycotoxin biosynthesis by Zhongliang Liu, Yijia Luo, Rongxin Lin, Chengming Li, Hanjun Zhao, Haqmal Mohammad Aman, Muhammad Asif Wisal, Huifeng Dong, Dingkuo Liu, Xiaona Yu, Lingcong Kong, Hongxia Ma

“…IntroductionFusarium graminearum threatens global food security through crop diseases and mycotoxin contamination, presenting significant challenges in controlling this toxigenic pathogen.MethodsSoil bacteria were isolated and screened for antagonism using plate confrontation. …”
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Bovine Leukemia Virus: Origin, Prevalence, Phylogenetic Diversity, Risk Factors, and Strategies for Control by Yuxi Zhao, Jiandong Wang, Jianguo Chen, Yingyu Chen, Changmin Hu, Xi Chen, Aizhen Guo

“…Additionally, BLV has been identified as a potential zoonotic pathogen, although the risk to human health remains a subject of ongoing research. …”
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Antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella: One Health perspective on global food safety challenges by Rahul Kumar, Nurudeen Olatunbosun Adeyemi, Sourav Chattaraj, Wiem Alloun, A.K.A.N.W.M.R.K. Thamarsha, Snežana Anđelković, Debasis Mitra, Pankaj Gautam

“…Salmonella, the world's most prevalent foodborne pathogen, has gradually gained resistance to important drugs, complicating treatment efforts and leading to rising morbidity, mortality, and economic costs. …”
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Rapid identification of sepsis in the emergency department by Chadd K. Kraus, H. Bryant Nguyen, Ryan C. Jacobsen, Nathan A. Ledeboer, Larissa S. May, Hollis R. O'Neal Jr., Michael A. Puskarich, Todd W. Rice, Wesley H. Self, Richard E. Rothman

“…Strong consensus indicated the need for a test providing an indication of the severity of dysregulated host immune response, which would be helpful even if it did not identify the specific pathogen. Although there was a relatively high degree of uncertainty regarding which patients would most benefit from the test, the panel agreed that an ideal host response sepsis test should aim to be integrated into ED triage and thus should produce results in less than 30 minutes. …”
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Unraveling influenza sentinel surveillance in Pakistan 2008-2024: Epidemiological insights during the pre and post pandemic period of COVID-19 by Nazish Badar, Muhammad Salman, Nadia Nisar, Hamza Ahmed Mirza, Abdul Ahad, Faisal Ahmad, Bisma Daud

“…However, screening and detecting other respiratory pathogens was unheeded during this time to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Selenium Nanoparticles (SeNPs) Inhibit the Growth and Proliferation of Reproductive Structures in <i>Phytophthora capsici</i> by Altering Cell Membrane Stability by Andrés de Jesús López-Gervacio, Joaquín Alejandro Qui-Zapata, Iliana Barrera-Martínez, Mayra Itzcalotzin Montero-Cortés, Soledad García-Morales

“…Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) are currently receiving attention for controlling plant pathogenic microorganisms, are expected to be especially effective against the genus <i>Phytophthora,</i> and show high anti-oomycete activity. …”
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Knockdown of annexin A2 enhances the host cell apoptosis induced by Eimeria tenella by Jixia Wang, Mingxiao Wang, Yuting Wang, Mengbo Xu, Yang Liu, Mingxue Zheng, Rui Zhao, Rui Bai, Yanping Zhao, Li Zhang, Xiaoling Lv, Yu Yang, Wenchao Guan, Xiaozhen Cui

“…Annexin A2 (ANXA2) is a multifunctional protein involved in host-pathogen interactions during viral and parasitic infections. …”
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Epidemiological characteristics of RSV in pediatric inpatients with lower respiratory tract infections in Suzhou and their correlation with meteorology and atmospheric pollutants by Heting Dong, Yanxia Zou, Mengyao Yan, Huiming Sun, Jiawei Chen, Yongdong Yan, Canhong Zhu, Chuangli Hao, Zhengrong Chen

“…Climate and pollution influence disease and pathogen prevalence. This study investigates the correlation between meteorological factors, atmospheric pollutants, and RSV infections in children, aiming to implement effective clinical measures and reduce RSV risk in children by enhancing the environment. …”
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Genome-wide association study of seedling–plant resistance to stripe rust in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes by Genet Atsbeha, Tilahun Mekonnen, Haftom Brhane, Mulugeta Kebede, Teklehaimanot Haileselassie, Kassahun Tesfaye, Kassahun Tesfaye

“…The Genome Association and Prediction Integrated Tool (GAPIT) was used to analyze marker–trait associations. …”
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