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Environmental Sciences
Thom Thi Dang, Thu Anh Vo, Manh Tuan Duong, Tuan Minh Pham, Quan Van Nguyen, Trung Quang Nguyen, Minh Quang Bui, Nadezhda N. Syrbu, Manh Van Do
Summary: This study investigated the heavy metal concentrations in cultured oysters and clams in Vietnam, revealing that arsenic had the highest pollution concentration and posed potential risks to human health.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
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Microbiology
Yifang Cui, Fangfang Guo, Xuwang Cai, Xiaoya Cao, Jie Guo, Hongjun Wang, Bing Yang, Hongzhuan Zhou, Xia Su, Patrick J. Blackall, Fuzhou Xu
Summary: Glaesserella parasuis is the causative agent of Glasser's disease in swine. Molecular serotyping based on variation within the capsule loci is more accurate and efficient than traditional serological serotyping. The developed qPCR method showed high accuracy in distinguishing between G. parasuis serovars and was effective in clinical isolates as well.
VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Byoung-Hoon Kang, Kyung-Won Jang, Eun-Sil Yu, Hamin Na, Yun-Jae Lee, Woong-Yeol Ko, NamHo Bae, Donggee Rho, Ki -Hun Jeong
Summary: This study presents a rapid and compact real-time RT-PCR system for decentralized molecular diagnostics. It utilizes plasmonic nucleic acid amplification and quantification, and features an ultrafast plasmonic thermocycler, a disposable plastic-on-metal cartridge, and a compact fluorescence microscope. The system successfully enables 10-minute diagnosis of COVID-19 with high amplification efficiency, classification accuracy, and total percent agreement for clinical diagnostic tests.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Byoung-Hoon Kang, Kyung-Won Jang, Eun-Sil Yu, Hamin Na, Yun-Jae Lee, Woong-Yeol Ko, NamHo Bae, Donggee Rho, Ki-Hun Jeong
Summary: This study presents an ultrafast plasmonic nucleic acid amplification and real-time quantification system for decentralized molecular diagnostics. The system features ultrafast photothermal cycling, rapid heat transfer, and efficient PCR quantification, along with high-contrast fluorescence microscopic imaging. It enables decentralized point-of-care molecular diagnostic testing in primary care and developing countries.
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Immunology
Xiaolin Jiang, Yong Jiang, Feng Ye
Summary: This study used real-time quantitative PCR to detect Mucorales and Aspergillus in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded samples. The combination of Mucorales RQ-PCR and Aspergillus RQ-PCR was recommended as a screening tool for detecting suspected mucormycosis and/or aspergillosis samples.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Zhanfei He, Jiaquan Shen, Qunqun Li, Yingli Yang, Daoyong Zhang, Xiangliang Pan
Summary: Bacteria have developed a wide range of metal(loid) resistance genes (MRGs) to protect their key components from toxic metal(loid)s. These MRGs have been applied in environmental fields, such as developing biosensors for monitoring environmental metal(loid)s and utilizing MRGs-carrying microorganisms for environmental remediation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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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
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Infectious Diseases
Juan David Ramirez, Liyong Cao, Lissa Cruz-Saavedra, Carolina Hernandez, Sergio Castaneda, Marina Munoz, Nathalia Ballesteros, Radhika Banu, Paras Shrestha, Carlos Cordon-Cardo, Emilia Mia Sordillo, Alberto Paniz-Mondolfi
Summary: This study explores the feasibility of using epimastigotes to construct standard curves for quantifying parasitic loads in Chagas disease molecular diagnostics. The results indicate that there are no statistically significant differences in calculating parasitic loads in blood samples, regardless of the life stage used to construct the standard curves. This finding has practical implications for improving Chagas disease molecular diagnostic methods.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhiwei Chen, Nigel G. Halford, Chenghong Liu
Summary: Real-time quantitative PCR is a technique for measuring the content of a specific nucleic acid sequence in a sample, and it can be divided into absolute and relative quantitative methods. Relative quantification is mainly used for gene expression in functional genomics and transcriptome studies. However, to accurately use this technology, key points such as designing specific primers, selecting appropriate reference genes, and performing scientific calculations and statistics are crucial. This article proposes a workflow for relative quantitative PCR and introduces relevant points to help beginners better understand and utilize this technology.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Sutossarat Promja, Jiratchaya Puenpa, Titipat Achakulvisut, Yong Poovorawan, Su Yin Lee, Pornpat Athamanolap, Benchaporn Lertanantawong
Summary: Since the declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic, multiple variants of SARS-CoV-2 have emerged, raising concerns for public health. To address this, a machine learning web-based application was developed for the identification of SARS-CoV-2 variants using duplex qPCR-HRM analysis. The platform demonstrated reliable detection of the Alpha, Delta, and wild-type strains, even at low concentrations, and showed high sensitivity when validated with nasopharyngeal swab samples.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Microbiology
Bryanna Lexus Freitas, Lynn Leach, Vishnu Chaturvedi, Sudha Chaturvedi
Summary: A new detection method has been developed to rapidly detect live multidrug-resistant yeast Candida auris in healthcare environments. This method is highly sensitive and specific, and it correlates with the results from traditional culture methods.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kathannan Sankar, Hyung Joo Yoon, Young Bo Lee, Kyeong Yong Lee
Summary: Bumble bees are important alternative pollinators and model insects. This study identified stable reference genes for the bumble bee species and their different lines and tissues using RT-qPCR procedures and four analysis programs. The results emphasized the need to evaluate the stability of candidate reference genes for any differently designed lines and tissue conditions in bumble bee species.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Cell Biology
Yujuan Fu, Yaxin Liu, Tanye Wen, Jie Fang, Yalong Chen, Ziying Zhou, Xinyi Gu, Hao Wu, Jinghao Sheng, Zhengping Xu, Wei Zou, Baohui Chen
Summary: This study developed a method called "LiveArt" to monitor the activity of RNA polymerase I (Pol I) in real time, using visualization and quantification of endogenous ribosomal RNA (rRNA) synthesis. The findings reveal the mitotic silencing and reactivation of rDNA transcription, as well as the transcriptional kinetics of interphase rDNA. Additionally, the study identifies SRFBP1 as a potential regulator of rRNA synthesis and shows that rDNA transcription occurs in bursts that can be modulated. The importance of this research lies in providing insights into the mechanisms underlying nucleolar functions.
JOURNAL OF CELL BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Infectious Diseases
Shuai Wang, Peng Wang, Jun Liu, Chunxia Yang, Tianmeng Li, Jingxian Yang, Li Gu, Ming Wei
Summary: A new TaqMan real-time PCR assay was developed for rapidly detecting Nocardia spp. in respiratory samples. The assay exhibited high specificity, sensitivity, repeatability, and reproducibility, and yielded results within 3 hours of sample processing. It is expected to reduce the time required for diagnosing and treating nocardiosis.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
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Horticulture
Chenjie Zhang, Chengwei Song, Linfeng Chen, Huili Ma, Yabing Zhang, Dalong Guo, Lili Guo, Xiaogai Hou
Summary: The aim of this study was to identify suitable reference genes for normalizing the expression levels of miRNA in different developmental stages and tissues. Five algorithms were used for stability analysis, and the results identified mtr-MIR160b-p3 and gma-miR394a-5p as the most stable miRNAs during bud development in early-flowering tree peony 'Feng dan', while PC-5p-19095 was the most stable during bud development in late-flowering tree peony 'Lian he'. Additionally, mtr-miR159a was found to be the most stable miRNA during flower development stages of different tree peony varieties.
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E. L. Thompson, W. O'Connor, L. Parker, P. Ross, D. A. Raftos
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Fisheries
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
A. R. Melwani, E. L. Thompson, D. A. Raftos
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(2016)
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Fisheries
E. L. Thompson, L. Parker, V. Amaral, M. J. Bishop, W. A. O'Connor, D. A. Raftos
MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESEARCH
(2016)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Priscila Goncalves, Kelli Anderson, Emma L. Thompson, Aroon Melwani, Laura M. Parker, Pauline M. Ross, David A. Raftos
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Chemistry, Analytical
D. A. Raftos, A. R. Melwani, P. A. Haynes, S. Muralidharan, G. F. Birch, V. Amaral, E. L. Thompson, D. A. Taylor
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-PROCESSES & IMPACTS
(2016)
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Priscila Goncalves, David B. Jones, Emma L. Thompson, Laura M. Parker, Pauline M. Ross, David A. Raftos
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Environmental Sciences
Emma L. Thompson, Daisy A. Taylor, Sham V. Nair, Gavin Birch, Grant C. Hose, David A. Raftos
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2012)
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Environmental Sciences
Daisy A. Taylor, Sham V. Nair, Emma L. Thompson, David A. Raftos
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY
(2015)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Emma L. Thompson, Daisy A. Taylor, Sham V. Nair, Gavin Birch, Ross Coleman, David A. Raftos
JOURNAL OF MOLLUSCAN STUDIES
(2012)
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Fisheries
Valter Amaral, Emma L. Thompson, Melanie J. Bishop, David A. Raftos
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(2012)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kelli Anderson, Daisy A. Taylor, Emma L. Thompson, Aroon R. Melwani, Sham V. Nair, David A. Raftos
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Biochemical Research Methods
Sridevi Muralidharan, Emma Thompson, David Raftos, Gavin Birch, Paul A. Haynes
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Priscila Goncalves, Emma L. Thompson, David A. Raftos
Review
Environmental Sciences
Attila Csaba Kondor, Anna Viktoria Vancsik, Laszlo Bauer, Lili Szabo, Zoltan Szalai, Gergely Jakab, Gabor Maasz, Marta Pedrosa, Maria Jose Sampaio, Ana Rita Lado Ribeiro
Summary: This review provides a critical overview of research on the removal efficiency of priority substances and compounds of emerging concern through bank filtration, discussing influencing factors and future challenges. The findings show that the efficiency of bank filtration is influenced by multiple factors and varies for different substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Xinyan Wang, Shuai Zhang, Huihui Yan, Zhao Ma, Yunshan Zhang, Haining Luo, Xueli Yang
Summary: This study investigated the association between ambient PM2.5, O3 pollution, and ovarian reserve in reproductive-aged Chinese women. The results showed that increased exposure to PM2.5 and O3 was associated with decreased AMH levels, indicating reduced ovarian reserve. Notably, the effects of O3 exposure on ovarian reserve were different from those of PM2.5 exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Tingting Ma, Yanjuan Ding, Fengjiao Xu, Chen Zhang, Min Zhou, Ya Tang, Yanrong Chen, Yating Wen, Rufei Chen, Bin Tang, Shigui Wang
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ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Naoto Ishiwaka, Koya Hashimoto, Masayoshi K. Hiraiwa, Francisco Sanchez-Bayo, Taku Kadoya, Daisuke Hayasaka
Summary: Systemic insecticides and rising temperatures have combined effects on the abundance of Odonata nymphs in paddy fields. The standalone effect of insecticide exposure decreased the Odonata community, while nymphs decreased synergistically with temperature rise in paddy water. However, the impacts of each stressor alone varied among species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Marco Vecchiato, Carlo Barbante, Elena Barbaro, Francois Burgay, Warren R. L. Cairns, Alice Callegaro, David Cappelletti, Federico Dallo, Marianna D'Amico, Matteo Feltracco, Jean-Charles Gallet, Andrea Gambaro, Catherine Larose, Niccolo Maffezzoli, Mauro Mazzola, Ivan Sartorato, Federico Scoto, Clara Turetta, Massimiliano Varde, Zhiyong Xie, Andrea Spolaor
Summary: The Arctic region is facing contamination from long-range pollution and local human activities. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are used as environmental indicators for emission, transport, and deposition processes. Research conducted in the Arctic surface snow in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard from October 2018 to May 2019 shows that long-range inputs of PAHs mainly occur in winter, while the most abundant analyte retene exhibits opposite seasonal trends.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maoshui Zhuo, Zhijie Chen, Xiaoqing Liu, Wei Wei, Yansong Shen, Bing-Jie Ni
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ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Shiyu Chen, Zhenzhen Shi, Qiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a human physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model of diethyl phthalate (DEP) was developed to assess its toxicity. The model considers the distribution and metabolism of DEP and its active metabolite monoethyl phthalate (MEP) in different tissue compartments. Sensitivity analysis and Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulations were performed to evaluate the uncertainty and variability of the model parameters. The results suggest that dermal absorption is an important route of exposure to DEP in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Bangguo Wang, Lijing Wang, Wenxi Cen, Tao Lyu, Peter Jarvis, Yang Zhang, Yuanxun Zhang, Yinghui Han, Lei Wang, Gang Pan, Kaili Zhang, Wei Fan
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ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Yingmei Huang, Jicai Yi, Yao Huang, Songxiong Zhong, Bin Zhao, Jing Zhou, Yuxuan Wang, Yiwen Zhu, Yanhong Du, Fangbai Li
Summary: This study investigates the impact of biochar on methylmercury (MeHg) accumulation in rice. The results show that biochar reduces MeHg levels in paddy soils by decreasing bioavailable Hg and microbial Hg methylation. Additionally, biochar decreases the uptake and translocation of MeHg in rice plants, resulting in a reduction of MeHg accumulation in rice grains.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Nengde Zeng, Fei Huang, Jiani Du, Chenghao Huang, Qian Yang, Xinhua Zhan, Baoshan Xing
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ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Xinwei Chen, Hao Ma, Run Wang, Man Wang, Binbin Zhu, Yanqing Cong, Xiayue Zhu, Guoqin Wang, Yi Zhang
Summary: Co3O4/TiO2-NRs electrodes with excellent photoresponse were prepared via plasma-assisted modification of Co3O4 on TiO2. The combination of Co3O4 and TiO2 improved the light utilization efficiency and showed potential for degradation of pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Ji, Liying Song, Jing Wang, Hongqing Song
Summary: This study conducted a life-cycle assessment to examine the correlation between natural gas consumption and carbon emissions in different end uses in China. The results showed that both natural gas consumption and life-cycle carbon emissions have been increasing since 2017. Significant variations in NG life-cycle carbon emissions were found across different provinces and sectors, highlighting the need for targeted efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Youyi Chen, Boxuan Zhang, Pojun Zhang, Guogui Shi, Hao Liang, Wu Cai, Jingyu Gao, Sumin Zhuang, Kaiyin Luo, Jiaqi Zhu, Chaoxiang Chen, Kunyu Ma, Jinrong Chen, Chun Hu, Xueci Xing
Summary: The synergistic effects of trace sulfadiazine and cast-iron corrosion scales on the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water distribution systems were investigated. The presence of magnetite resulted in increased concentrations of DBPs due to the higher microbial activity and enhanced microbial extracellular electron transport pathway. The study highlights the importance of considering trace antibiotics pollution and corrosion scales in water sources for DBP control.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Bishwa Raj Pokharel, Vijay Sheri, Manoj Kumar, Zhiyong Zhang, Baohong Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the interactions, uptake, and transport of aluminum nanoparticles (Al-NPs) in plants, highlighting their negative effects on plant growth and development, as well as their potential to alter plant defense systems and gene expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Yonglu Wang, Fengsong Zhang, Xiaoyong Liao, Xiao Yang, Guixiang Zhang, Liyun Zhang, Chaojun Wei, Pengge Shi, Jiongxin Wen, Xiaorong Ju, Can Xu, Yang Liu, Ying Lan
Summary: This study aims to explore the effects of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole on soil microflora and the potential mitigation mechanisms to bacterial communities. It was found that increasing the application of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole resulted in increased stress on soil bacterial community structure and diversity. Increasing soil pH was recognized as a key factor in improving the diversity and structure of soil microflora. Supplemental use of nitrapyrin or modified attapulgite can increase soil pH and improve bacterial diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)