Publications by authors named "- Anshu"
Microplastics and human health: unveiling the gut microbiome disruption and chronic disease risks.
Front Cell Infect Microbiol
December 2024
Microplastics (MPs), defined as plastic particles smaller than 5 mm, are increasingly recognized as environmental contaminants with potential health risks. These emerge as breakdown products of larger plastics and are omnipresent in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. They are primarily composed of polymers such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, and additives that enhance their performance.
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- The fungus Rhizoctonia solani poses a serious threat to rice crops by causing sheath blight disease; this study explores the use of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (SN13), a beneficial rhizobacteria, as a biological control agent for infected rice variety Swarna.
- Untreated rice plants show significant damage from R. solani, while SN13 treatment effectively reduces fungal growth and improves plant health, indicating its potential as a protective agent.
- The research findings highlight that SN13 triggers autophagy in rice plants, enhances defense gene expression, and increases the presence of defense-related metabolites, illustrating its role in boosting rice immunity against fungal infections.
The escalating demand for sustainable energy storage solutions, driven by the depletion of fossil fuels has stimulated extensive research in advanced battery technologies. Over the past two decades, global primary energy consumption, initially satisfied by non-renewables, has raised environmental concerns. Despite the availability of renewable sources like solar and wind, storage challenges propel innovation in batteries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Vaccination of neonates is crucial for preventing infectious diseases and ensuring public health. However, understanding the attitudes of healthcare providers and parents towards neonatal vaccination and the challenges in implementing vaccination schedules is essential for optimizing vaccination strategies.
Materials And Methods: A clinical study was conducted involving healthcare providers and parents of neonates.
Background: Neonatal nutrition plays a crucial role in the growth and development of infants, particularly in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) where specialized care is essential. This study aims to explore current practices, challenges, and innovations in the nutrition and feeding of neonates, focusing on the utilization of human milk, fortifiers, and formula.
Materials And Methods: A retrospective clinical study was conducted at a tertiary care NICU over a period of two years.