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Summary: This study conducted a molecular survey of adenoviruses in monkeys in Thailand, detecting adenoviruses in 33.3% of the samples. A simian adenovirus was isolated and identified, but no cross-species transmission was found in humans through a neutralization assay.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Maria E. Ramos-Nino, Daniel M. Fitzpatrick, Korin M. Eckstrom, Scott Tighe, Julie A. Dragon, Sonia Cheetham
Summary: Studies on bat microbiomes have shown potential implications for understanding zoonotic disease cycles and the transmission of emerging infectious diseases in humans. This study specifically focused on the kidney-associated microbiome of a fructivorous bat species abundant in Grenada, West Indies, revealing the presence of potential human pathogens and an endogenous retrovirus phylogenetically related to betaretroviruses from rodents and New World primates.
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Cuilian Yu, Zhongkun Guo, Zhan Lei, Xiaolong Mao, Shumin Chen, Kezhou Wang
Summary: This study investigated the diversity of intestinal microflora in specific pathogen free (SPF) and non-SPF Beagle dogs of different ages. The results showed that the number and diversity of intestinal flora in non-SPF Beagle dogs were highest at birth and gradually decreased with growth, while the results for SPF beagle samples were the opposite. In summary, the microbial complexity of the rearing environment can enrich the gut microbiota of beagles, many of which are anti-inflammatory microbiota that can increase the adaptability of the animal to the environment.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
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Mark Feldman, Irith Gati, Ronit Vogt Sionov, Sharonit Sahar-Helft, Michael Friedman, Doron Steinberg
Summary: This study investigates the potential of incorporating cannabidiol (CBD) and triclosan into a sustained-release varnish (SRV) to enhance their pharmaceutical efficacy against Candida albicans biofilm. The results demonstrate that SRV-CBD and SRV-triclosan exhibit strong antibiofilm activity, inhibiting biofilm formation and removing mature fungal biofilm. Additionally, the combination of SRV-CBD/triclosan shows a significant enhancement of antibiofilm activity. These findings suggest that CBD or triclosan incorporation into SRV is an effective strategy to combat fungal biofilms, and the mixture of CBD and triclosan in SRV exhibits complementary antibiofilm activity.
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Fabio Ferreira, Albano Cavaleiro, Joao Oliveira
Summary: Replacing conventional Ar sputtering gas with Ne in HiPIMS plasmas improves the mechanical and tribological properties of DLC coatings, making them good candidates to replace CrN films in automotive industry applications.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Wuping Liu, Xiulin Shi, Tao Dai, Guiping Shen, Jianghua Feng
Summary: In this study, a new analytical framework combining WGCNA and RSTOCSY was proposed for NMR-based metabolomics study. The framework demonstrated effective spectral alignment and dimensionality reduction, identified differential metabolites, and provided biological explanations of the metabolic network. The approach was evaluated on the NMR dataset of CHDDM patients, and successfully identified phenotype-driven metabolite modules related to the disease.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
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Medicine, General & Internal
Aleix Bacardit
Summary: The sun protection factor is a common metric used to measure sunscreen effectiveness. The ISO24444 method lacks criteria to compare results, posing a challenge for manufacturers and regulators. This could potentially lead to unknowingly mislabeled sunscreens.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
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Mariam Goubran, Weiwei Wang, Stanislav Indik, Alexander Faschinger, Shawn T. Wasilenko, Jasper Bintner, Eric J. Carpenter, Guangzhi Zhang, Paulo Nuin, Georgina Macintyre, Gane K-S Wong, Andrew L. Mason
Summary: This study discovered a human betaretrovirus that is associated with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and various cancers. The researchers demonstrated the presence of this virus in PBC patients and its ability to replicate and transmit in cells.
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Jose L. Huaman, Carlo Pacioni, David M. Forsyth, Anthony Pople, Jordan O. Hampton, Teresa G. Carvalho, Karla J. Helbig
Summary: Using next-generation sequencing, researchers identified an endogenous betaretrovirus genome in fallow deer and other deer species. This finding suggests a wide distribution of ERVs in cervids and provides insights into the evolution of betaretroviruses in this group.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Joshua Xin De Ang, Khatijah Yaman, Khamisah Abdul Kadir, Asmad Matusop, Balbir Singh
Summary: This study identified new vectors of Plasmodium knowlesi malaria in Betong, Sarawak, and highlighted the importance of conducting entomological studies during daytime to fully understand the transmission dynamics of malaria. Phylogenetic analyses revealed the presence of various Plasmodium species in different Anopheles species, including potential novel species.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Virology
Kathleen Apakupakul, Sharon L. Deem, Rabia Maqsood, Peeti Sithiyopasakul, David Wang, Efrem S. Lim
Summary: Studying viruses coevolved with lemurs can help understand primitive primate virus characteristics and provide an evolutionary context for host-virus interactions. The discovery of a novel endogenous retrovirus PSRV1 in the lemur genome suggests important implications for lemur evolution and could potentially impact human and animal health.
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Chemistry, Applied
Bruno M. Guerreiro, Filomena Freitas, Joao C. Lima, Jorge C. Silva, Maria A. M. Reis
Summary: FucoPol, a fucose-containing bacterial polysaccharide, demonstrates high photostability and absorption yield at low concentrations, outperforming common UV filters and protecting cells from radiation-induced cell death. These results show promising potential for the development of bio-based sunscreen formulations.
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Xingyu Fu, Bin Fang, Mingliang Zhou, Sam Kwong
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INFORMATION SCIENCES
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Juliana Melendrez-Ruiz, Gaelle Arvisenet, Marie Dubot, Laurence Dujourdy, Stephanie Chambaron
Summary: Research into consumer attitudes toward food products is crucial for promoting healthier and more sustainable diets. This study focuses on French consumers' implicit attitudes towards pulses and cereals. By using a Sorting Paired Feature Task, it was found that there were more negative implicit attitudes towards pulses compared to cereals. These findings suggest that negative implicit attitudes might contribute to the low consumption of pulses.
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Agricultural Engineering
Minsheng Lin, Linjie Yang, Han Zhang, Yue Xia, Ying He, Wu Lan, Junli Ren, Fengxia Yue, Fachuang Lu
Summary: In this study, the influence of lignin structure on its UV radiation protection properties was investigated using different lignin model compounds. It was found that the UV protection properties of lignin model compounds vary depending on their structures, with 0-O-4 linkages showing the least desirable UV protection properties. The side-chain differences, particularly the presence of conjugate structures and carboxylic groups, significantly impact the UV performance of lignin model compounds.
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(2021)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Atif Khurshid Wani, Chirag Chopra, Daljeet Singh Dhanjal, Nahid Akhtar, Himanshu Singh, Poorvi Bhau, Anjuvan Singh, Varun Sharma, Rafael Silvio Bonilha Pinheiro, Juliana Heloisa Pine Americo-Pinheiro, Reena Singh
Summary: Zoonotic viral infections pose significant threats to global public health. Understanding the origins and dynamics of these infections is crucial for prevention and management of future outbreaks. Metagenomics is a powerful tool for studying the diversity of viral populations and potential zoonotic events.
JOURNAL OF VIROLOGICAL METHODS
(2024)
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Michel V. F. Sucupira, Ana P. C. Argondizzo, Mariana Miguez, Anna E. de Araujo, Leila B. R. Silva, Marcelle B. Mello, Christiane F. S. Marques, Danielle Brito Cunha, Renata C. Bastos, Vanessa S. de Paula, Luciane A. Amado Leon
Summary: This study focuses on improving the purification, solubility, and protein expression levels of recombinant VP1-2A, a hepatitis A virus (HAV) structural protein with immunogenic activity. The results show that the modified approach successfully produces biologically active HAV VP1-2A, which can be used as a diagnostic tool for HAV infection.
JOURNAL OF VIROLOGICAL METHODS
(2024)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Arun K. Dhar, Roberto Cruz-Flores, Hung N. Mai, Janet Warg
Summary: A sensitive and robust TaqMan PCR method for detecting IHHNV in three commercially important shrimp species was developed and compared with other published methods. Multiple primer/probe sets, including qIH-Fw/qIH-Rv and 3144F/3232R, are recommended for the detection of IHHNV. These findings are valuable for large-scale screening of shrimp using a TaqMan real-time PCR assay.
JOURNAL OF VIROLOGICAL METHODS
(2024)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Kemal Mehinagic, Matthias Liniger, Maksym Samoilenko, Nick Soltermann, Markus Gerber, Nicolas Ruggli
Summary: A plasmid-based reporter assay has been developed for sensitive detection and titration of infectious African swine fever virus (ASFV). This novel method allows accurate measurement of ASFV titers and is applicable to ASFV of different genotypes, virulence, and sources.
JOURNAL OF VIROLOGICAL METHODS
(2024)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Jan Van Slambrouck, Charlotte Schoenaers, Lies Laenen, Xin Jin, Kurt Beuselinck, Ann Verdonck, Joost Wauters, Geert Molenberghs, Bart M. Vanaudenaerde, Robin Vos, Peter Mombaerts, Katrien Lagrou, Laurens J. Ceulemans
Summary: The ability to detect SARS-CoV-2 RNA or antigen in BAL fluid samples using point-of-care tests (POCTs) can reduce the risk of developing severe COVID-19 after lung transplantation.
JOURNAL OF VIROLOGICAL METHODS
(2024)
