Enrichment of histone tail methylated lysine residues cavitand-decorated magnetic nanoparticles for ultra-sensitive proteomics.

Nearly every protein in the human body is modified with post-translational modifications (PTMs). PTMs affect proteins on many levels, including their function, interaction, half-life, and localization. Specifically, for histone proteins, PTMs such as lysine methylation and acetylation play essential roles in chromatin dynamic regulations.

Green Synthesis of CuO Nanoparticles from Macroalgae and .

Macroalgae seaweeds such as and cause problems on the northern coast of the Italian Adriatic Sea because their overabundance hinders the growth of cultivated clams, . This study focused on the green synthesis of CuO nanoparticles from and . The biosynthesized CuO NPs were successfully characterized using FTIR, XRD, HRTEM/EDX, and zeta potential.

Influence of an Overshoot Layer on the Morphological, Structural, Strain, and Transport Properties of InAs Quantum Wells.

InAs quantum wells (QWs) are promising material systems due to their small effective mass, narrow bandgap, strong spin-orbit coupling, large g-factor, and transparent interface to superconductors. Therefore, they are promising candidates for the implementation of topological superconducting states. Despite this potential, the growth of InAs QWs with high crystal quality and well-controlled morphology remains challenging.

Canine parasitoses in north Patagonia (Argentina): comparison between different social and environmental factors.

In many countries, urban areas are commonly contaminated with canine feces that spread parasites, a situation related to the natural and social environment. Dogs having free access to public areas therefore constitutes a health risk. Because in Patagonia there are no records of city comparisons that consider the number of free-roaming dogs and the local environmental and socioeconomic characteristics, in this study we analyse and compare canine parasitoses in two cities of Rio Negro province, Argentina.

Presence of Echinococcus granulosussensulato in the endoparasitic fauna of feral dogs in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.

The feral dog population from Tierra del Fuego (Argentina) has affected provincial sheep production, and is responsible for the decrease of 43% of the sheep stock. In addition, feral dogs preys on the native fauna, especially the guanaco (Lama guanicoe), a species protected by law. Except for some data on the aforementioned impact, very little is known about feral dogs features in this region, such as distribution, abundance, diet, reproduction, health status, among others.

Built-in tensile strain dependence on the lateral size of monolayer MoS synthesized by liquid precursor chemical vapor deposition.

Strain engineering is an efficient tool to tune and tailor the electrical and optical properties of 2D materials. The built-in strain can be tuned during the synthesis process of a two-dimensional semiconductor, such as molybdenum disulfide, by employing different growth substrates with peculiar thermal properties. In this work, we demonstrate that the built-in strain of MoS monolayers, grown on a SiO/Si substrate by liquid precursor chemical vapor deposition, is mainly dependent on the size of the monolayer.

Fluorescent Carbon Dots from Food Industry By-Products for Cell Imaging.

Herein, following a circular economy approach, we present the synthesis of luminescent carbon dots via the thermal treatment of chestnut and peanut shells, which are abundant carbon-rich food industry by-products. As-synthesized carbon dots have excellent water dispersibility thanks to their negative surface groups, good luminescence, and photo-stability. The excitation-emission behaviour as well as the surface functionalization of these carbon dots can be tuned by changing the carbon source (chestnuts or peanuts) and the dispersing medium (water or ammonium hydroxide solution).

Experimental assessment of an indirect method to measure the post-combustion flue gas flow rate in waste-to-energy plant based on multi-point measurements.

In waste-to-energy plants, the determination of the flue gas flow rate in the post-combustion section is of the utmost importance, e.g., for the verification of the compliance to the minimum residence time requirements (t>2s) or for the control of flue gas treatment reactant injection, but the harsh conditions (high temperature and content of pollutants) do not allow for a direct measurement.

Infant botulism: a descriptive study in a pediatric intensive care unit.

Introduction. Infant botulism (IB) is the most common form of human botulism in Argentina. Our objective was to describe the main aspects of diagnosis and management of patients with IB admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).

A cross-sectional study of free-roaming dogs in a Patagonian city: Their distribution and intestinal helminths in relation to socioeconomic aspects of neighborhoods.

Human and dog health are inextricably linked, and although our relationship with dogs brings numerous benefits for our well-being, it is known that they can transmit disease. Bariloche is a Patagonian tourist city with heterogeneous social composition. This cross-sectional study evaluates the population of free-roaming dogs and their intestinal parasites in relation to the socioeconomic level of the city's human population.

Detection of Nitroaromatic Explosives in Air by Amino-Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes.

Nitroaromatic explosives are the most common explosives, and their detection is important to public security, human health, and environmental protection. In particular, the detection of solid explosives through directly revealing the presence of their vapors in air would be desirable for compact and portable devices. In this study, amino-functionalized carbon nanotubes were used to produce resistive sensors to detect nitroaromatic explosives by interaction with their vapors.

Does acute flaccid myelitis cause respiratory failure in children?

Introduction: Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare disease that affects spinal cord gray matter, results in acute flaccid weakness of one or more limbs and predominantly involves the cervical spinal cord, which places patients at higher risk for respiratory failure. Our study aims to describe respiratory failure in pediatric AFM patients with emphasis on the need for assisted ventilation and respiratory nerve involvement from an acute and long-term perspective.

Materials And Methods: We reviewed the medical records of patients diagnosed with AFM seen in a multidisciplinary clinic for persistent limb weakness between 2016 and 2020.

Autochthonous dengue outbreak in Italy 2020: clinical, virological and entomological findings.

Background: In August 2020, in the context of COVID-19 pandemics, an autochthonous dengue outbreak was identified for the first time in Italy.

Methods: Following the reporting of the index case of autochthonous dengue, epidemiological investigation, vector control and substances of human origin safety measures were immediately activated, according to the national arbovirus surveillance plan. Dengue cases were followed-up with weekly visits and laboratory tests until recovery and clearance of viral RNA from blood.

Epitaxial and large area SbTe thin films on silicon by MOCVD.

Antimony telluride (SbTe) thin films were prepared by a room temperature Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) process using antimony chloride (SbCl) and bis(trimethylsilyl)telluride (Te(SiMe)) as precursors. Pre-growth and post-growth treatments were found to be pivotal in favoring out-of-plane and in-plane alignment of the crystallites composing the films. A comprehensive suite of characterization techniques were used to evaluate their composition, surface roughness, as well as to assess their morphology, crystallinity, and structural features, revealing that a quick post-growth annealing triggers the formation of epitaxial-quality SbTe films on Si(111).

Ag-functionalized nanocrystalline cellulose for paper preservation and strengthening.

Waste paper is an environmentally friendly source of cellulosic material. Here we propose a new treatment based on nanocrystalline cellulose (CNC) for paper preservation and consolidation. Suspensions of CNC were prepared by sulfuric acid hydrolysis using waste paper as cellulose source (CNC) and compared with CNC from cotton linter (CNC).

Analysis of nad2 and nad5 enables reliable identification of genotypes G6 and G7 within the species complex Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato.

The larval stages of tapeworms in the species complex Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato cause a zoonotic disease known as cystic echinococcosis (CE). Within this species complex, genotypes G6 and G7 are among the most common genotypes associated with human CE cases worldwide. However, our understanding of ecology, biology and epidemiology of G6 and G7 is still limited.

High-Density Sb Te Nanopillars Arrays by Templated, Bottom-Up MOCVD Growth.

Sb Te exhibits several technologically relevant properties, such as high thermoelectric efficiency, topological insulator character, and phase change memory behavior. Improved performances are observed and novel effects are predicted for this and other chalcogenide alloys when synthetized in the form of high-aspect-ratio nanostructures. The ability to grow chalcogenide nanowires and nanopillars (NPs) with high crystal quality in a controlled fashion, in terms of their size and position, can boost the realization of novel thermoelectric, spintronic, and memory devices.

Piero Sepulcri (1899-1980) and malaria eradication in Veneto.

Piero Sepulcri may be considered the antimalaria pioneer in the Italian region of Veneto during the 20th century. Through his activity with the Regional Antimalarial Institute he made a major contribution to one of the most important successes of medicine in the 20th century: malaria eradication in Italy. His writings on the activity of the Antimalarial Institute display the phases of eradication.

Shungite Carbon as Unexpected Natural Source of Few-Layer Graphene Platelets in a Low Oxidation State.

The paper reports on the feasibility of obtaining graphene nanomaterials with remarkable structural and chemical features from shungite rocks. The investigation of the composition and structural modifications induced in the pristine, natural C-containing mineraloid by a specifically designed physicochemical purification treatment is performed by a combined use of several techniques (scanning electron microscopy, high resolution transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Raman and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopies). The adopted material processing enables efficient extraction of the C phase in the form of thin polycrystalline platelets of a few hundred nanometers sizes, and formed by 6-10 graphene sheets.

The benefits of analysing complete mitochondrial genomes: Deep insights into the phylogeny and population structure of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato genotypes G6 and G7.

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonotic disease caused by the larval stage of the species complex Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato. Within this complex, genotypes G6 and G7 have been frequently associated with human CE worldwide. Previous studies exploring the genetic variability and phylogeography of genotypes G6 and G7 have been based on relatively short mtDNA sequences, and the resolution of these studies has often been low.

Fluoride doped γ-FeO nanoparticles with increased MRI relaxivity.

Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONs) are being actively researched and experimented with as contrast agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), as well as image-directed delivery of therapeutics. The efficiency of an MRI contrast agent can be described by its longitudinal and transverse relaxivities, r and r. γ-FeO nanoparticles - doped with fluoride in a controlled manner and functionalised with citric acid - showed a 3-fold increase in r and a 17-fold increase in r in a magnetic field of 3 T and almost 6-fold increase in r and a 14-fold increase in r at 11 T.

Genetic characterization of human hydatid cysts shows coinfection by Echinococcus canadensis G7 and Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto G1 in Argentina.

Human cystic echinococcosis caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.) is a highly endemic disease in the province of Neuquén, Patagonia, Argentina.

Novel near-infrared emission from crystal defects in MoS multilayer flakes.

The structural defects in two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides, including point defects, dislocations and grain boundaries, are scarcely considered regarding their potential to manipulate the electrical and optical properties of this class of materials, notwithstanding the significant advances already made. Indeed, impurities and vacancies may influence the exciton population, create disorder-induced localization, as well as modify the electrical behaviour of the material. Here we report on the experimental evidence, confirmed by ab initio calculations, that sulfur vacancies give rise to a novel near-infrared emission peak around 0.