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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Geovani de Oliveira Ribeiro, Antonio Charlys da Costa, Danielle Elise Gill, Edcelha Soares D'Athaide Ribeiro, Marlisson Octavio da S. Rego, Fred Julio Costa Monteiro, Fabiola Villanova, Juliana Silva Nogueira, Adriana Yurika Maeda, Renato Pereira de Souza, Roozbeh Tahmasebi, Vanessa S. Morais, Ramendra Pati Pandey, V. Samuel Raj, Sirle Abdo Salloum Scandar, Fernanda Gisele da Silva Vasami, Leandro Guaraglia D'Agostino, Paulo Cesar Maiorka, Xutao Deng, Mauricio Lacerda Nogueira, Ester Cerdeira Sabino, Eric Delwart, Elcio Leal, Mariana Sequetin Cunha
Summary: A novel putative insect-specific flavivirus, GUAPV, was identified with genetic characteristics similar to pathogenic flaviviruses, though it did not replicate in mammalian cells. Strains of GUAPV were isolated from mosquito pools and viral RNA was detected in a febrile individual from the Amazon region.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Nikita Martynenko, Elena Kezlya, Evgeniy Gusev
Summary: A new species, Cryptomonas tropica, was discovered from the soil in Cat Tien National Park in Vietnam. This species has elliptical cells and a unique plastid structure without visible pyrenoids. Phylogenetic analyses revealed that it forms an independent branch within the genus Cryptomonas, closely related to other small-celled, pyrenoid-less species.
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Virology
Ana Claudia da Silva Ribeiro, Livia Caricio Martins, Sandro Patroca da Silva, Daniele Barbosa de Almeida Medeiros, Keissy Karoline Pinheiro Miranda, Joaquim Pinto Nunes Neto, Hamilton Antonio de Oliveira Monteiro, Bruna Lais Sena do Nascimento, Jose Wilson Rosa Junior, Ana Cecilia Ribeiro Cruz, Pedro Fernando da Costa Vasconcelos, Valeria Lima Carvalho, Sueli Guerreiro Rodrigues
Summary: In this study, we detected multiple ISVs, most of which belonged to Negevirus, and identified a new virus called Feitosa virus, as well as Cordoba virus and Negev virus, which were isolated in Brazil for the first time.
Article
Virology
Keissy Karoline Pinheiro Miranda, Glennda Juscely Pereira Galvao, Pedro Arthur da Silva Araujo, Ana Claudia da Silva Ribeiro, Sandro Patroca da Silva, Poliana da Silva Lemos, Livia Caricio Martins, Marcio Roberto Teixeira Nunes, Pedro Fernando da Costa Vasconcelos, Vania da Costa Ferreira, Fabio Medeiros da Costa, Rosemary Aparecida Roque, Wanderli Pedro Tadei, Ana Cecilia Ribeiro Cruz, Valeria Lima Carvalho
Summary: This study reports a new virus named Mutum virus, related to Tymoviridae family, isolated from mosquitoes and shares a similar genome structure with other known Culex-related viruses.
ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Virology
Katherine Laiton-Donato, Camila Guzman, Erik Perdomo-Balaguera, Ladys Sarmiento, Orlando Torres-Fernandez, Hector Alejandro Ruiz, Alicia Rosales-Munar, Dioselina Pelaez-Carvajal, Maria-Cristina Navas, Matthew C. Wong, Sandra Junglen, Nadim J. Ajami, Gabriel Parra-Henao, Jose A. Usme-Ciro
Summary: A novel Tymoviridae-like virus, named Guachaca virus (GUAV), was isolated from Culex pipiens and Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes collected in rural Santa Marta, Colombia. Molecular and phenotypic characterization revealed that GUAV differs significantly from plant-infecting viruses and is likely able to infect and replicate in mosquitoes.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Talgat Nurmakhanov, Yerlan Sansyzbaev, Boris Atshabar, Vladimir Berlin, Damir Kobzhasarov, Olzhas Yeskhojayev, Anna Vilkova, Timur Ayazbayev, Alexey Andryuchshenko, Fyodor Bidashko, John Hay, Alexandr Shvetsov
Summary: The West Nile virus is prevalent in southern Russia and parts of Western Kazakhstan, with a small percentage of Culex modestus mosquitoes carrying the virus and around 5% of the local human population testing positive for West Nile virus IgG.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Virology
Olesya A. Kazantseva, Emma G. Piligrimova, Andrey M. Shadrin
Summary: In this study, a novel temperate bacteriophage, Bacillus phage B13, was characterized and classified as a new viral genus named Bunatrivirus based on its unique features and genome analysis.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Omer Bayazeid, Tohfa Nasibova
Summary: This study investigates the molecular diversity of Peganum genus and the structure-activity relationship of alkaloids isolated from Peganum species. A chemoinformatic approach was used to determine the molecular targets of these alkaloids, and R software was utilized for hierarchical clustering heatmap generation. The results provide insights into the structure-activity relationship of Peganum alkaloids and the impact of substitution on their biological activity.
MOLECULAR DIVERSITY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Abhijeet Yadav, Kapil Kumar Gupta, Rajan Ambat, Morten Logstrup Christensen
Summary: The corrosion reliability of hearing aid devices is a critical issue due to exposure to harsh conditions. Statistical analysis of corrosion failure data can provide a better understanding of failure sequences. Corrosion failures accelerate during the summer due to increased perspiration and electrolyte release from batteries.
ENGINEERING FAILURE ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Jinjie Zhou, Cui-Jing Zhang, Meng Li
Summary: A new strain of Psychrodesulfovibrio, named Desulfovibrio mangrovi sp. nov., was isolated from mangrove sediments in Futian Mangrove Nature Reserve in Shenzhen, China. The strain is a sulfate-reducing bacterium with biogeochemical significance, and it can utilize a variety of electron donors and reduce different compounds. Phylogenetic analysis revealed its close relationship with Desulfovibrio subterraneus HN2(T), suggesting a transfer to the genus Psychrodesulfovibrio.
ANTONIE VAN LEEUWENHOEK INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GENERAL AND MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Entomology
M. J. Turell, D. J. Dohm, R. Fernandez, T. A. Klein
Summary: Research showed that mosquitoes collected in the Amazon Basin near Iquitos, Peru, had the potential to be infected with and transmit specific viruses. Some mosquito species were able to successfully transmit the viruses through biting, but only about 37% of mosquitoes with a disseminated infection were able to do so, suggesting a significant salivary gland barrier.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Christopher Cruz-Gomez
Summary: This study conducted a comprehensive investigation on chrysopetalid annelids in the Tropical Eastern Pacific region, identifying and confirming a total of 20 species, including 7 new species. A new genus was proposed, and an updated checklist of all species in the region was provided, contributing significant data support for research in the area.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Ugo Francoise, Marie Desnos-Ollivier, Yohann Le Govic, Karine Sitbon, Ruddy Valentino, Sandrine Peugny, Taieb Chouaki, Edith Mazars, Andre Paugam, Muriel Nicolas, Nicole Desbois-Nogard, Olivier Lortholary, French Mycoses Study Grp
Summary: This study provides the first epidemiological data on Candida haemulonii complex-related species in France. Fungemia caused by these species mainly occur in tropical regions and have some differences in pathophysiology and antifungal resistance compared to Candida parapsilosis fungemia. These episodes are frequently associated with bacterial infection and have a high mortality rate, emphasizing the need for closer epidemiological surveillance to prevent a potential threat similar to C. auris.
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Mycology
Sylvestre A. Badou, Brendan Furneaux, Andre De Kesel, Faheema Kalsoom Khan, Roel D. Houdanon, Martin Ryberg, Nourou S. Yorou
Summary: This study presents a new lamellate bolete genus, Paxilloboletus, represented by two tropical African species. Although closely resembling Paxillus, these new taxa form a separate generic clade within the Boletaceae phylogeny and can only be differentiated by their spore morphology.
MYCOLOGICAL PROGRESS
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Han-Young Kim, Jung-Hoon Kim
Summary: This article introduces the chemical compounds and therapeutic effects of sesquiterpenoids found in Atractylodes plants for treating gastrointestinal diseases. Based on studies, sesquiterpenoids are classified and their biosynthesis, chemical modifications, and pharmacological features are discussed.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Raman Mundi, Harman Chaudhry, Seper Ekhtiari, Prabjit Ajrawat, Daniel M. Tushinski, Thomas J. Wood, Mohit Bhandari
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the impact of hydrofiber dressings on reducing complications in total joint arthroplasty surgeries. The results showed that hydrofiber dressings had no observable effect on prosthetic joint infection and wound irritation, but they did reduce the rate of blisters and the number of dressing changes. However, the evidence for the reduction in blisters and dressing changes is limited due to biased trial methodologies and wide confidence intervals.
Editorial Material
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Thomas K. Wood
Summary: Reflecting on the first 15 years of Microbial Biotechnology, a shift is observed in research focus from whole-cell populations to single cells, indicating a growing interest in understanding bacterial growth in various environments. This trend instills optimism for gaining insights into the diverse aspects of bacterial growth in communities.
MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Entomology
T. J. Wood, M. Vanderplanck, M. Vastrade, A. D. Vaudo, D. Michez
Summary: This study investigates the impact of pollen quality from different plant species on Bombus terrestris and suggests that woody plants can be potential candidates for inclusion in agri-environment schemes to provide suitable pollen resources in the early part of the season.
ENTOMOLOGIA GENERALIS
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Timothy Weekers, Leon Marshall, Nicolas Leclercq, Thomas James Wood, Diego Cejas, Bianca Drepper, Louise Hutchinson, Denis Michez, Jean-Marc Molenberg, Guy Smagghe, Peter Vandamme, Nicolas J. Vereecken
Summary: The study found that the dominance of honey bees is significantly and negatively associated with wild bee diversity, regardless of local management practices. Semi-natural habitats have a positive impact on functional diversity of wild bees, while urbanization and crop cover around orchards have no effect on diversity metrics. In locations with high honey bee dominance, a greater number of bee species exhibit less common combinations of functional traits, especially larger bee species with longer tongues.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Meikun Xia, Chengliang Mao, Alan Gu, Athanasios A. Tountas, Chenyue Qiu, Thomas E. Wood, Young Feng Li, Ulrich Ulmer, Yangfan Xu, Camilo J. Viasus, Jessica Ye, Chenxi Qian, Geoffrey Ozin
Summary: This research presents an eco-friendly method for synthesizing urea from CO2 and NH3 using solar energy at room temperature, demonstrating the potential for utilizing solar energy in urea production and providing new insights for sustainable, modular plants for distributed urea production on farms.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Editorial Material
Ophthalmology
Thomas Charles Wood, Sundas Maqsood, William Sancha, Mayank A. Nanavaty, Saul Rajak
Article
Ophthalmology
Thomas Charles Wood, Sundas Maqsood, Alex Saunders, William Sancha, Mayank A. Nanavaty, Michael Wearne, Saul Rajak
Summary: The objective of this study was to develop and implement a simulation-based training model for the management of posterior capsule rupture (PCR) from a non-technical skills (NTS) perspective. The results showed significant improvement in participants' NTS and non-significant improvement in their technical skills (TS).
Article
Entomology
Thomas J. Wood, Sebastien Patiny, Silas Bossert
Summary: Establishing a higher classification of bees based on morphology alone can fail to capture evolutionary relationships. In the subfamily Panurginae, two Old World species previously placed in separate genera were found to be most closely related to each other. To address this, a new genus was established and the classification of the tribe was reassessed. The study highlights the challenges of establishing a phylogenetically sound classification and the existence of unrecognized genera, even in well-studied regions.
JOURNAL OF HYMENOPTERA RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gregory C. Valentine, Krystle M. Perez, Thomas R. Wood, Dennis E. Mayock, Bryan A. Comstock, Mihai Puia-Dumitrescu, Patrick J. Heagerty, Sandra E. Juul
Summary: This study evaluated the association between maximal weight loss (MWL) and total fluid administration (TFA) in the first week after birth and outcomes in extremely preterm (EP) newborns. The results showed that MWL between 5% to 15% was associated with a decreased risk of necrotizing enterocolitis, while average TFA > 150 mUkg birthweight/day was associated with an increased risk of necrotizing enterocolitis and patent ductus arteriosus requiring surgery.
JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Thomas E. Wood, Kathleen A. Westervelt, Jessica M. Yoon, Heather D. Eshleman, Roie Levy, Henry Burnes, Daniel J. Slade, Cammie F. Lesser, Marcia B. Goldberg
Summary: The effector protein OspB of Shigella spp. is a cysteine protease that modulates the TORC1 signaling pathway to promote infection. The study provides insights into the mechanism of action of OspB and its role in Shigella pathogenesis.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ines Bleriot, Lucia Blasco, Olga Pacios, Laura Fernandez-Garcia, Anton Ambroa, Maria Lopez, Concha Ortiz-Cartagena, Felipe Fernandez Cuenca, Jesus Oteo-Iglesias, Alvaro Pascual, Luis Martinez-Martinez, Pilar Domingo-Calap, Thomas K. Wood, Maria Tomas
Summary: This study demonstrates the important role of the PemK/PemI TA system in phage inhibition. Overexpression of the PemK toxin leads to dormancy of bacteria, resulting in inhibition of phage infections.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mihai Puia-Dumitrescu, Thomas R. Wood, Bryan A. Comstock, Janessa B. Law, Kendell German, Krystle M. Perez, Semsa Gogcu, Dennis E. Mayock, Patrick J. Heagerty, Sandra E. Juul
Summary: This study aimed to describe the use of corticosteroids in extremely preterm infants and evaluate their association with neurodevelopmental outcomes. The results showed that long-duration and higher cumulative dose of dexamethasone were associated with worse neurodevelopmental scores at 2 years of age.
Editorial Material
Microbiology
Laura Fernandez-Garcia, Joy M. Muthami, Maria Tomas, Thomas K. Wood
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Microbiology
Joy M. Muthami, Laura Fernandez-Garcia, Maria Tomas, Thomas K. Wood
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Aerospace
J. M. Dailey, T. Koch, J. Delatore, J. Kolchmeyer, S. Husaini, M. Dinu, J. Le Grange, B. Yagudayev, A. Stenard, L. Crandall, G. Szczepanik, N. Wendt, A. Monte, T. H. Wood, B. Schulein, D. J. Geisler
Summary: This article reports on the design, development, and testing of a high-power broadband optical modem for NASA's crewed Artemis-2 mission. The modem, known as O2O, provides a bi-directional optical link back to earth while en route to the moon. It features a full-duplex design with a high-power optical transmitter and receiver optimized for serially-concatenated pulse-position modulation (SCPPM). The modem has passed rigorous environmental testing and has been declared at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6.
FREE-SPACE LASER COMMUNICATIONS XXXIV
(2022)
