Publications by authors named "J Bernardes DE Assis"
The filtrate of the nematophagous fungus produces silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) with nematicidal potential. However, there are currently no reports of its activity against eggs. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential ovicidal activity of AgNPs- on eggs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSelf-induced anaerobiosis fermentation in coffees inoculated with yeast: Effect on key enzymes of the germination process and its relationship with the decrease in seed germination.
Food Res Int
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to track key enzymes and chemical changes in coffee during Self-Induced Anaerobiosis Fermentation (SIAF) with different yeasts, assessing their effects on seed germination.
- - Yeasts like Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Torulospora delbrueckii showed high enzyme activity and cell populations after fermentation, with significant changes in organic acids detected.
- - The findings indicate that fermentation methods affect seed quality differently, with conventional processing preserving more viable seeds compared to SIAF.
Article Synopsis
- Jellyfish blooms, particularly the Portuguese man o' war, affect marine ecosystems, human health, and various industries like fishing and tourism, making it critical to study their occurrence.
- Regional wind patterns and primary productivity significantly influence the presence of P. physalis in the North Atlantic and Southeast Pacific, with warming temperatures also playing a role in Australia.
- Machine learning models revealed historical trends in jellyfish occurrences, demonstrating an increase in Australia while showing fluctuations in the Azores, highlighting the need for informed coastal management to address potential future blooms.
Context: Excessive eating and intake of a Western diet negatively affect the intestinal immune system, resulting in compromised glucose homeostasis and lower gut bacterial diversity. The G protein-coupled receptor GPR183 regulates immune cell migration and intestinal immune response and has been associated with tuberculosis, type 1 diabetes, and inflammatory bowel diseases.
Objective: We hypothesized that with these implications, GPR183 has an important immunometabolic role and investigated this using a global Gpr183 knockout mouse model.
Article Synopsis
- - The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted stroke care, leading to a 24.75% decrease in average hospital occupancy rates and a notable drop in ischemic stroke admissions, especially for mild cases.
- - Mechanical thrombectomy procedures increased by 5.4%, while intravenous thrombolysis decreased by 2.8%, particularly among severe stroke patients, indicating a shift in treatment approaches during the pandemic.
- - The study highlights the importance of addressing the decline in stroke diagnoses and treatments during health emergencies, emphasizing the need for further research to understand these trends better.