Publications by authors named "A S Laney"
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- vB_KquU_φKuK6 is a bacteriophage that infects multidrug-resistant bacterial strains and shows potential for phage therapy despite being a temperate phage.
- The phage's structure includes a complex capsid and a genome with genes essential for lytic and lysogenic infections, along with properties that indicate stability across various conditions.
- While vB_KquU_φKuK6 can reduce biofilm formation and enhance the effectiveness of certain antibiotics, it cannot be used directly for therapy due to its nature but could be valuable when modified or used alongside treatments.
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- A study analyzed the work experience and respiratory health of U.S. women coal miners using data from the Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP) from 1970 to 2022.
- Out of 8,182 women studied, most worked in coal mining for less than 10 years and mainly held non-dusty jobs, with only 0.5% showing signs of pneumoconiosis.
- The findings highlight the importance of understanding women's roles in mining and suggest improvements in gender-specific employment data to enhance their health and working conditions in male-dominated fields.
Historically, beet curly top virus (BCTV; , ) is known for destroying the sugar beet industry in Utah and has been a persistent problem in the state since then (Ball, 1917). Starting in June of 2022, we began identifying plants in San Juan County, Utah with chlorosis and leaf curling. Of note, , the Four Corners potato, , big sagebrush, and , common sunflower, were found with general chlorosis, severe leaf curling and in the case of the sage brush, completely lacking in smell whereas nearby sage plants without the yellowing were intensely fragrant.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The aim of the study is to summarize Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program findings since 2014, focusing on prevalence of radiographic pneumoconiosis and abnormal spirometry by region.
Methods: Analysis included the most recent Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program encounter for working miners during October 1, 2014-June 30, 2022. Central Appalachia consists of Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia.