Decoding the complex interplay of biological and chemical factors in Polylactic acid biodegradation: A systematic review.

Polylactic Acid is a sustainable, compostable bioplastic that requires specific geoenvironmental conditions for degradation. The complexity of managing the PLA waste has limited the scope of its seamless application. There have been a significant number of studies exploring PLA degradation.

Landfill-mined soil-like fraction (LMSF) use in biopolymer composting: Material pre-treatment, bioaugmentation and agricultural prospects.

Polylactic Acid (PLA) based compostable bioplastic films degrade under thermophilic composting conditions. The purpose of our study was to understand whether sample pre-treatment along with bioaugmentation of the degradation matrix could reduce the biodegradation time under a simulated composting environment. Sepcifically, we also explored whether the commercial composts could be replaced by landfill-mined soil-like fraction (LMSF) for the said application.

A novel fluoro colorimetric Loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for detection of Trichomonasvaginalis.

Background: Trichomoniasis is a curable, non-viral, sexually transmitted infection. Early diagnosis and treatment of cases can prevent complications and further spread of infection. Rapid diagnostics tests, which can be performed on-site, will help in early diagnosis.

Commercially Pure Titanium Implants With Selenium and Hyaluronic Acid Coating for Dental Applications.

Background The current study demonstrated improved efficiency of commercially pure titanium (CP-Ti) dental implants with a biocompatible coating of selenium (Se) and hyaluronic acid (HA).  Methods The sol-gel solution was made with hyaluronic acid and selenium nitrate in a 1:1 ratio. The coating sample was subjected to characterization studies such as Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, surface morphology analysis, contact angle, etc.

Targeting GABA receptors with chalcone derivative compounds, what is the evidence?

Introduction: In medicinal chemistry, privileged structures have been frequently exploited as a successful template for drug discovery. Common simple scaffolds like chalcone are present in a wide range of naturally occurring chemicals. Chalcone exhibits extensive biological activity and has drawn attention in this context due to its function in the GABA receptor.