Prevalence of spp. in Seafood from German Supermarkets and Fish Markets.

This study investigates the prevalence of spp. in seafood from supermarkets and fish markets in Berlin, Germany. A total of 306 seafood samples, including shrimp and mussels, were bought from supermarkets between March 2023 and January 2024.

EMhub: a web platform for data management and on-the-fly processing in scientific facilities.

Most scientific facilities produce large amounts of heterogeneous data at a rapid pace. Managing users, instruments, reports and invoices presents additional challenges. To address these challenges, EMhub, a web platform designed to support the daily operations and record-keeping of a scientific facility, has been introduced.

Outcomes of a patient support programme for subcutaneous immunoglobulin therapy in patients with primary or secondary immunodeficiencies or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.

Background: Subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIg) therapy is important in the treatment of primary (PID) and secondary immunodeficiencies (SID) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). Patient support programmes (PSPs) help patients self-administer medication regimens and play a more active role in the self-management of their medical conditions.

Aim: To describe the effectiveness of the CSL Behring CARES PSP in optimising the quality use of SCIg in a hospital-free environment.

A sensorimotor enhanced neuromusculoskeletal model for simulating postural control of upright standing.

The human's upright standing is a complex control process that is not yet fully understood. Postural control models can provide insights into the body's internal control processes of balance behavior. Using physiologically plausible models can also help explaining pathophysiological motion behavior.

Non-O1/Non-O139 -An Underestimated Foodborne Pathogen? An Overview of Its Virulence Genes and Regulatory Systems Involved in Pathogenesis.

In recent years, the number of foodborne infections with non-O1 and non-O139 (NOVC) has increased worldwide. These have ranged from sporadic infection cases to localized outbreaks. The majority of case reports describe self-limiting gastroenteritis.

German coasts harbor non-O1/non-O139 Vibrio cholerae with clinical virulence gene profiles.

Non-O1/non-O139 Vibrio cholerae (NOVC) are ubiquitous in aquatic ecosystems. In rare cases, they can cause intestinal and extra-intestinal infections in human. This ability is associated with various virulence factors.

Hydronium Intercalation Enables High Rate in Hexagonal Molybdate Single Crystals.

Rapid proton transport in solid-hosts promotes a new chemistry in achieving high-rate Faradaic electrodes. Exploring the possibility of hydronium intercalation is essential for advancing proton-based charge storage. Nevertheless, this is yet to be revealed.

Genetic and Phenotypic Virulence Potential of Non-O1/Non-O139 Isolated from German Retail Seafood.

Non-O1 and non-O139 (NOVC) can cause gastrointestinal infections in humans. Contaminated food, especially seafood, is an important source of human infections. In this study, the virulence potential of 63 NOVC strains isolated from retail seafood were characterized at the genotypic and phenotypic levels.

Methods for integrating postural control into biomechanical human simulations: a systematic review.

Understanding of the human body's internal processes to maintain balance is fundamental to simulate postural control behaviour. The body uses multiple sensory systems' information to obtain a reliable estimate about the current body state. This information is used to control the reactive behaviour to maintain balance.

Method for Using IMU-Based Experimental Motion Data in BVH Format for Musculoskeletal Simulations via OpenSim.

Biomechanical simulation allows for in silico estimations of biomechanical parameters such as muscle, joint and ligament forces. Experimental kinematic measurements are a prerequisite for musculoskeletal simulations using the inverse kinematics approach. Marker-based optical motion capture systems are frequently used to collect this motion data.

Genomic Characterization of Strains Isolated from Various Sources in Lithuania.

, the most widespread species within the genus , is considered as an emerging pathogen causing gastroenteritis in humans. Here, we performed a comparative genome-wide analysis of 40 strains from Lithuania to determine the genetic relationship, pangenome structure, putative virulence, and potential antimicrobial- and heavy-metal-resistance genes. Core genome single nucleotide polymorphism (cgSNP) analysis revealed low within-group variability (≤4 SNPs) between three milk strains (RCM42, RCM65, RCM80) and one human strain (H19).

Prevalence and Distribution of Potentially Human Pathogenic spp. on German North and Baltic Sea Coasts.

Global ocean warming results in an increase of infectious diseases including an elevated emergence of  spp. in Northern Europe. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control reported annual periods of high to very high risks of infection with spp.

Quantification and Antimicrobial Resistance of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in Retail Seafood in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Abstract: Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a major cause of foodborne diseases and a significant threat to human health worldwide. Most of the infections caused by V. parahaemolyticus are usually associated with the consumption of raw or undercooked seafood.

Silencing expression triggers three-level pheromonal feminization in males.

Doublesex (Dsx) has a conserved function in controlling sexual morphological differences in insects, but our knowledge of its role in regulating sexual behaviour is primarily limited to . Here, we show with the parasitoid wasp that males whose gene had been silenced (-i) underwent a three-level pheromonal feminization: (i) -i males were no longer able to attract females from a distance, owing to drastically reduced titres of the long-range sex pheromone; (ii) -i males were courted by wild-type males as though they were females, which correlated with a lower abundance of alkenes in their cuticular hydrocarbon (CHC) profiles. Supplementation with realistic amounts of synthetic ()-9-hentriacontene (9C31), the most significantly reduced alkene in -i males, to -i males interrupted courtship by wild-type conspecific males.

The number of catalytic cycles in an enzyme's lifetime and why it matters to metabolic engineering.

Metabolic engineering uses enzymes as parts to build biosystems for specified tasks. Although a part's working life and failure modes are key engineering performance indicators, this is not yet so in metabolic engineering because it is not known how long enzymes remain functional in vivo or whether cumulative deterioration (wear-out), sudden random failure, or other causes drive replacement. Consequently, enzymes cannot be engineered to extend life and cut the high energy costs of replacement.

Co-Occurrence of spp. and Spoilage Associated Microbiota During Meat Processing Due to Cross-Contamination Events.

A large part of foodborne outbreaks related to are linked to meat and meat products. Especially, recontamination of meat products and deli-meat during slicing, packaging, and repackaging is in the focus of food authorities. In that regard, persistence in multi-species biofilms is one major issue, since they survive elaborate cleaning and disinfection measures.

How to Evaluate Non-Growing Cells-Current Strategies for Determining Antimicrobial Resistance of VBNC Bacteria.

Thanks to the achievements in sanitation, hygiene practices, and antibiotics, we have considerably improved in our ongoing battle against pathogenic bacteria. However, with our increasing knowledge about the complex bacterial lifestyles and cycles and their plethora of defense mechanisms, it is clear that the fight is far from over. One of these resistance mechanisms that has received increasing attention is the ability to enter a dormancy state termed viable but non-culturable (VBNC).

Structural and chemical characterization of MoO/MoS triple-hybrid materials using electron microscopy in up to three dimensions.

This work presents the synthesis of MoO/MoS core/shell nanoparticles within a carbon nanotube network and their detailed electron microscopy investigation in up to three dimensions. The triple-hybrid core/shell material was prepared by atomic layer deposition of molybdenum oxide onto carbon nanotube networks, followed by annealing in a sulfur-containing gas atmosphere. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy together with electron diffraction, supported by chemical analysis energy dispersive X-ray and electron energy loss spectroscopy, gave proof of a MoO core covered by few layers of a MoS shell within an entangled network of carbon nanotubes.

Pseudocapacitance: From Fundamental Understanding to High Power Energy Storage Materials.

There is an urgent global need for electrochemical energy storage that includes materials that can provide simultaneous high power and high energy density. One strategy to achieve this goal is with pseudocapacitive materials that take advantage of reversible surface or near-surface Faradaic reactions to store charge. This allows them to surpass the capacity limitations of electrical double-layer capacitors and the mass transfer limitations of batteries.

Adherence to ophthalmology referral, treatment and follow-up after diabetic retinopathy screening in the primary care setting.

Introduction: Telemedicine-based diabetic retinopathy screening (DRS) in primary care settings has increased the screening rates of patients with diabetes. However, blindness from vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy (VTDR) is a persistent problem. This study examined the extent of patients' adherence to postscreening recommendations.

Prevalence and seasonal dynamics of blaCTX-M antibiotic resistance genes and fecal indicator organisms in the lower Lahn River, Germany.

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria represent an emerging global health problem and are frequently detected in riverine environments. Analyzing the occurrence of corresponding antibiotic-resistant genes in rivers is of public interest as it contributes towards understanding the origin and dissemination of these emerging microbial contaminants via surface water. This is critical for devising strategies to mitigate the spread of resistances in the environment.