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Engineering, Environmental
ShengWei Huang, Yuting Wang, Caiguo Tang, HuiLing Jia, Lifang Wu
Summary: A highly selenite-resistant strain Providencia rettgeri HF16 was isolated from coalmine soil, which can transform selenite into selenium nanoparticles rapidly, with sulfite reductase-mediated selenite reduction pathway identified. This discovery suggests that P. rettgeri HF16 could be a suitable biocatalyst for selenite bioremediation and efficient synthesis of selenium nanoparticles.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Sangmin Won, Myung-Gyu Ha, Dinh Duc Nguyen, Ho Young Kang
Summary: This study isolated four selenite-reducing bacteria from a river water sample, with strain NDSe-7 showing efficient selenite reduction capability under alkaline and high salinity conditions. These extremophilic microorganisms demonstrate potential for selenium removal and recovery from industrial wastewater.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Emin Istif, Hadi Mirzajani, Cagdas Dag, Fariborz Mirlou, Elif Yaren Ozuaciksoz, Cengiz Cakir, Hatice Ceylan Koydemir, Iskender Yilgor, Emel Yilgor, Levent Beker
Summary: Food spoilage leads to waste and diseases. A miniature sensor based on poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) was developed for on-demand spoilage analysis via mobile phones. The sensor was embedded in packaged chicken and beef to monitor spoilage. This low-cost, miniature wireless sensor can help consumers and suppliers detect spoilage of protein-rich foods and prevent food waste and food-borne diseases.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qingdong Wang, Chunyue Wang, Shanshan Kuang, Dezhen Wang, Yuhua Shi
Summary: A highly efficient probiotic bacterial strain, Pediococcus acidilactici DSM20284, was isolated and shown to have a reduction rate of up to 98% for selenite to elemental selenium. The synthesised selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) exhibited remarkable antibacterial and antioxidant activities. These SeNPs have potential safe applications in biomedical and nutritional fields.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nataliya Loiko, Oleg Kanunnikov, Yuriy Litti
Summary: This paper proposes a novel treatment approach for human faecal sludge (FS) by using aerobic incubation with the bioaugmentation of Alcaligenes faecalis DOS7 bacteria culture. The results showed that this method can effectively decompose organic matter, reduce suspended solids and chemical oxygen demand, and remove coliforms.
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Virology
Yujie Jing, Hong Lin, Houqi Ning, Jingxue Wang
Summary: In this study, a novel lytic phage named vB_AfaP_QDWS595 infecting Alcaligenes faecalis was isolated and characterized. The genome of phage vB_AfaP_QDWS595 was sequenced and analyzed, revealing 70,466 bp of double-stranded DNA with 41.12% GC content. The phage genome was predicted to contain 74 putative genes encoding proteins and 11 tRNAs. Phenotype and phylogeny analysis suggested that this phage might be a new member of the family Schitoviridae.
ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jidong Lang, Yanju Li, Wenjuan Yang, Ruyi Dong, Yuebin Liang, Jia Liu, Lanyou Chen, Weiwei Wang, Binbin Ji, Geng Tian, Nanying Che, Bo Meng
Summary: This study identified and annotated the genome sequence and ARGs of the newly isolated bacterium A. faecalis PGB1.
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Food Science & Technology
Hana Pistekova, Petra Jancova, Leona Bunkova, Tomas Sopik, Kristyna Marsalkova, Lucie Bercikova, Frantisek Bunka
Summary: Degradation of undesirable biogenic amines in food by microorganisms, particularly Bacillus subtilis, has been proven effective in eliminating their toxicity. However, the degradation ability of B. subtilis strains may be limited by sporulation.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2022)
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Infectious Diseases
Mohamed A. Eltokhy, Bishoy T. Saad, Wafaa N. Eltayeb, Mona R. El-Ansary, Khaled M. Aboshanab, Mohamed S. E. Ashour
Summary: The study combined conventional screening methods with LC/MS and metagenomic nanopore sequence analysis to identify active metabolites produced by soil isolate(s), revealing promising antimicrobial activities of Alcaligenes faecalis isolate MZ921504 against multidrug-resistant pathogens.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Huan Ye, Seyoung Koo, Beitong Zhu, Yingjun Ke, Ruilong Sheng, Ting Duan, Lintao Zeng, Jong Seung Kim
Summary: In this study, a series of fluorescent probes were constructed for rapid and non-destructive monitoring of meat freshness. Among them, JDCN showed outstanding sensing performance and enabled the two-color visualization of cadaverine vapor, providing a promising platform for real-time evaluation of meat freshness.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bong Kyun Kim, Sang-A Lee, Minju Park, Eui Ju Jeon, Mi Jung Kim, Jung Min Kim, Heesuk Kim, Seungwon Jung, Sang Kyung Kim
Summary: This article introduces a photonic PCR platform using hydrogel microparticles, which utilizes photothermal nanomaterials as heating elements for rapid and portable POCT. The researchers successfully demonstrate the ability to perform multiplex assays by loading multiple encoded pPIN microparticles in a single reaction.
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Energy & Fuels
Uttarini Pathak, Patali Mogalapalli, Dalia Dasgupta Mandal, Tamal Mandal
Summary: The efficacy of mixed bacterial cultures in treating coke oven wastewater was investigated. The study evaluated the impact of initial concentrations of phenol and cyanide on the growth and treatment by the bacterial cultures. The results showed that the mixed cultures had a high removal efficiency for phenol and cyanide in the wastewater.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
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Microbiology
David J. Alouani, Roshani R. P. Rajapaksha, Mehul Jani, Daniel D. Rhoads, Navid Sadri
Summary: This study introduces a novel deep learning approach to interpret RT-PCR data, with the developed model serving as a quality assurance tool for real-time monitoring of result interpretation, applicable to pathogen detection such as SARS-CoV-2.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Biochemical Research Methods
Nina Vogt
Summary: DeepLabCut-Live! performs real-time pose estimation and enables closed-loop feedback on behavior.
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Plant Sciences
Priyanka Lal, Rahul Kumar Tiwari, Awadhesh Kumar, Muhammad Ahsan Altaf, Abdulaziz Abdullah Alsahli, Milan Kumar Lal, Ravinder Kumar
Summary: This study analyzes the global research conducted between 2001 and 2021 on the utilization of RT-PCR techniques for diagnostic assays and gene expression level studies. The analysis reveals an increasing number of scholarly publications in this field, highlighting the importance of ongoing investigation and development. Plos One, BMC Genomics, and Phytopathology are identified as leading journals in this area.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Xian Shu, Yuting Wang, Qing Zhou, Minghao Li, Hao Hu, Yuhan Ma, Xue Chen, Jun Ni, Weiwei Zhao, Shengwei Huang, Lifang Wu
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yuting Wang, Xian Shu, Jinyan Hou, Weili Lu, Weiwei Zhao, Shengwei Huang, Lifang Wu
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2018)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qiaojian Wang, Jun Ni, Faheem Shah, Wenbo Liu, Dongdong Wang, Yuanyuan Yao, Hao Hu, Shengwei Huang, Jinyan Hou, Songling Fu, Lifang Wu
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2019)
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Chemistry, Physical
Minghao Li, Caiguo Tang, Xue Chen, Shengwei Huang, Weiwei Zhao, Dongqing Cai, Zhengyan Wu, Lifang Wu
Correction
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yuting Wang, Xian Shu, Jinyan Hou, Weili Lu, Weiwei Zhao, Shengwei Huang, Lifang Wu
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2020)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lijuan Qian, Mengxiang Du, Xiaoyan Yang, Qian Wang, Shengwei Huang, Yuhan Ma, Yujun Sun
Summary: In this study, polysaccharides were extracted from selenium-enriched and common Morel mycelia and their structural and immunomodulatory properties were evaluated. The results showed that selenium-enriched treatment significantly changed the polysaccharides' chemical composition, molecular weight, and sugar chain configuration. Importantly, selenium-enriched Morel polysaccharide enhanced macrophage phagocytosis and activated their immune response via the TLR4-TRAF6-MAPKs-NF-κB cascade signaling pathway, exerting an immunomodulatory function. These findings suggest that selenium-enriched Morel polysaccharide has greater potential for development and utilization in functional foods or medicines than ordinary Morel polysaccharide.