Petrogenesis and geodynamic implication of the newly recorded Cryogenian Suwaj adakitic magmatism at the eastern Arabian-Shield.

Recent reconnaissance geochemical investigations have unveiled Cryogenian magmatism linked to the compressional accretionary phase, contributing to the growth of the Afif Terrane in the eastern Arabian Shield. The Cryogenian Suwaj intrusive suite, within the Afif Terrane, displays a compositional range from gabbro-diorite to tonalite-granodiorite. The uniform compositional variation is primarily due to magmatic differentiation within parental magma across multiple pulses.

Molecular diagnosis for camel raw milk microbiota.

The existence of diverse microbes in unprocessed camel milk poses a significant threat to the well-being of a large population, especially infants and toddlers. The objective of this study was to ascertain the existence of microorganisms in unprocessed raw camel milk by employing a molecular-based technique in combination with a histological examination of bacteria. The identification of microbial species was achieved by employing PCR amplification and sequencing of 16s rRNA gene fragments.

Parallel Potentiometric and Capacitive Response in a Water-Gate Thin Film Transistor Biosensor at High Ionic Strength.

We show that an SnO-based water-gate thin film transistor (WGTFT) biosensor responds to a waterborne analyte, the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, by a parallel potentiometric and capacitive mechanism. We draw our conclusion from an analysis of transistor output characteristics, which avoids the known ambiguities of the common analysis based on transfer characteristics. Our findings contrast with reports on organic WGTFT biosensors claiming a purely capacitive response due to screening effects in high ionic strength electrolytes, but are consistent with prior work that clearly shows a potentiometric response even in strong electrolytes.

Draft Genome Sequence of the Plant Growth-Promoting Bacterium Pseudomonas pseudoalcaligenes KB-10.

KB-10 can enhance salinity tolerance in coriander plants. We report a draft genome sequence of KB-10, comprising a 5,241,174-bp circular chromosome containing 4,921 genes, with a GC content of 62.97%.

Isolated Idiopathic Right Common Iliac Artery Aneurysm Presenting as Acute Appendicitis in a 9-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report and Literature Review.

The prevalence of iliac artery aneurysms is extremely rare in children. The most common etiologies for developing an aneurysm in children are infections, inflammatory diseases, and trauma. An idiopathic or congenital etiology is the least common cause in the pediatric population.

Risk factors and molecular features of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing bacteria at southwest of Saudi Arabia.

To explore the risk factors, the prevalence rate, and gene types of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing bacteria as the causative agents of infection at King Abdulaziz Specialist Hospital (KAASH), Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted during the period between February 2017 and January 2018. All samples obtained from the KAASH were analyzed.

Solid-state fermentation by Trichoderma viride for enhancing phenolic content, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities in ginger.

Unlabelled: The phenolic content of methanol and water extracts of ginger fermented by Trichoderma spp. using solid-state fermentation (SSF) was evaluated and was compared with unfermented ginger. The total phenolic content in fermented ginger increased several times.

Influence of solid state fermentation by Trichoderma spp. on solubility, phenolic content, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities of commercial turmeric.

The influence of solid state fermentation (SSF) by Trichoderma spp. on the solubility, total phenolic content, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities of turmeric was determined and compared with unfermented turmeric. The solubility of turmeric was monitored by increase in its phenolic content.

Efficient production of lycopene in Saccharomyces cerevisiae by expression of synthetic crt genes from a plasmid harboring the ADH2 promoter.

Lycopene is an effective antioxidant proposed as a possible treatment for some cancers and other degenerative human conditions. This study aims at generation of a yeast strain (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) of efficient productivity of lycopene by overexpressing synthetic genes derived from crtE, crtB and crtI genes of Erwinia uredovora. These synthetic genes were constructed in accordance with the preferred codon usage in S.

Solid state production of polygalacturonase and xylanase by Trichoderma species using cantaloupe and watermelon rinds.

Different solid state fermentation (SSF) sources were tested such as cantaloupe and watermelon rinds, orange and banana peels, for the production of polygalacturonase (PG) and xylanase (Xyl) by Trichoderma harzianum and Trichoderma virens. The maximum production of both PG and Xyl were obtained by T. harzianum and T.

A novel multiplex PCR for molecular characterization of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus recovered from Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Background: Molecular characterization of staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec (SCCmec) types of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is very essential for studying the epidemiology of MRSA.

Objectives: This study reports two multiplex PCR for molecular typing of MRSA collected from Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Materials And Methods: A total of 101 clinical isolates of strains were collected from major hospital laboratories and public health centres, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the period from August 2009 to May 2011.

Squamous cell carcinoma of the anal region at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre.

This study documents the epidemiological aspects of squamous cell carcinoma of the anus and anal canal as it has presented to the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC). Thirty-eight (33 Saudis) patients, 24 males and 14 females were studied. They ranged in age from 32 to 100 years.