Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses risks for food stakeholders because of the spread of resistant microbes and potential foodborne diseases. In example, pigs may carry strains, which can infect humans through contaminated food preparations. Due to their antibacterial properties and capacity to modulate bacterial drug resistance, essential oils (EOs) are attracting interest as prospective substitutes for synthetic antimicrobials which can help to reverse microbial resistance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn case of severely burned bodies, victim identification by visual or fingerprints recognition is often prevented by altered body conditions. To overcome these circumstances, different techniques are available. Among these, the most reliable is molecular identification, especially in cases of detached body parts.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFElectrical stimulation can be used in several applications such as fatigue reduction, muscle rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, neuro-prosthesis and pain relief. Moreover, electrical stimulation can be used for drug delivery applications or body fluids extraction (e.g.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBone marrow microenvironment plays an important role in promoting growth and survival of multiple myeloma (MM) cells. The tumor-promoting immune microenvironment is augmented while antitumor immune responses are inhibited. Although clinical and genomic markers of high-risk MM have been described, the immune status is just being recognized as a potential mediator of disease behavior.
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