Publications by authors named "K L Liew"
Introduction: Stroke is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. While electroencephalography (EEG) offers valuable data on post-stroke brain activity, qualitative EEG assessments may be misinterpreted. Therefore, we examined the potential of quantitative EEG (qEEG) to identify key band frequencies that could serve as potential electrophysiological biomarkers in stroke patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTropical peatlands significantly influence local and global carbon and nitrogen cycles, yet they face growing pressure from anthropogenic activities. Land use changes, such as peatland forests conversion to oil palm plantations, affect the soil microbiome and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, the temporal dynamics of microbial community changes and their role as GHG indicators are not well understood.
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- - The Fast Melt Tablet (FMT) is a new type of quickly dissolving tablet that uses cocoa butter to melt at body temperature, enhancing its effectiveness when taken orally.
- - The study aimed to improve the taste of FMT containing memantine hydrochloride by using artificial sweeteners like aspartame and acesulfame K; six formulations were tested to find the best flavor masking.
- - Formulation T7, using 30mg of aspartame, was found to effectively mask the bitter taste and has desirable properties for commercialization, showing potential as an easy-to-take treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
A description of Joostella sp. strain CR20 with potential biotechnological applications.
Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek
November 2024
The underexplored halophilic genus Joostella within the Flavobacteriaceae family consists of only two species, both of which have received little attention for their potential biotechnological applications. In this study, we report the isolation and characterisation of a novel halophilic bacterium, strain CR20, using a genomic approach to investigate its biotechnological potential. Analysis of the 16S rRNA gene revealed that strain CR20 shares 97.
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- Endosymbiosis occurs when a microbe lives within a host, playing a key role in the evolution of complex life forms but its transition processes are not well understood.
- The study examines the genus Arsenophonus, revealing that strains shifting from horizontal to vertical transmission have larger genomes due to the acquisition of new genetic features and the loss of defense systems against viral attacks.
- The research suggests that endosymbiosis leads to a mix of genome expansion and eventual reduction as the microbe adapts to its host, enabling rapid genetic innovation before settling into a more stable state.