Natural Inhibitory Treatment of Fungi-Induced Deterioration of Carbonate and Cellulosic Ancient Monuments: Isolation, Identification and Simulation of Biogenic Deterioration.

Fungi play a significant role in the deterioration of various types of monuments. Therefore, the protection of ancient monuments from fungal attacks is an important goal that must attract the attention of researchers worldwide. A total of 69 fungal isolates were recovered from 22 deteriorated objects compromising paper, textiles, wood, and stone in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) storeroom, Cairo, Egypt.

Antimicrobial resistance of : navigating clinical impacts, current resistance trends, and innovations in breaking therapies.

, a Gram-negative bacterium, is recognized for its adaptability and opportunistic nature. It poses a substantial challenge in clinical settings due to its complicated antibiotic resistance mechanisms, biofilm formation, and capacity for persistent infections in both animal and human hosts. Recent studies revealed a potential zoonotic transmission of between animals, the environment, and human populations which highlights awareness of this microbe.

Tackling strong biofilm and multi-virulent vancomycin-resistant via natural alkaloid-based porous nanoparticles: perspective towards near future eradication.

Introduction: As a growing direction, nano-based therapy has become a successful paradigm used to address the phytogenic delivery-related problems in overcoming multivirulent vancomycin-resistant (VRSA) infection.

Methods: Hence, our aim was to develop and assess a novel nanocarrier system (mesoporous silica nanoparticles, MPS-NPs) for free berberine (Free-BR) as an antimicrobial alkaloid against strong biofilm-producing and multi-virulent VRSA strains using and mouse model.

Results And Discussion: Our outcomes demonstrated vancomycin resistance in 13.

efficacy of resin extracts formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate against and phytopathogenic fungi.

Contemporary agriculture heavily relies on pesticides for pest eradication and disease management. Consequently, current study was carried out to assess the acaricidal/antifungal efficacy of emulsifiable concentrate (10 % EC) derived from () against adult females of (), and five fungal pathogens. The meticulous examination of the chemical constitution of the crude extracts derived from the resin of was conducted through the employment of the venerable technique known as Gas-Liquid Chromatography (GLC).

Biochar improves the growth and physiological traits of alfalfa, amaranth and maize grown under salt stress.

Purpose: Salinity is a main factor in decreasing seed germination, plant growth and yield. Salinity stress is a major problem for economic crops, as it can reduce crop yields and quality. Salinity stress occurs when the soil or water in which a crop is grown has a high salt content.

Inductive role of the brown alga on growth and biosynthesis of imperative metabolites and antioxidants of two crop plants.

The potential of macroalgae as biostimulants in agriculture was proved worthy. and are socioeconomic crops owing to their increasing demand worldwide. In this work, we investigated the energetic role of seed presoaking and irrigation by the brown seaweed, aqueous extract (SAE) on certain germination and growth traits, photosynthetic pigments, carbohydrates, phenolics, flavonoids, and the total antioxidant activity.

The Posterior Extension of the Palatal Rugae as an Anatomical Constraint for Soft Tissue Grafts in a Saudi Arabian Population.

Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the distal extension of the palatal rugae area as an anatomical constraint on the harvesting of palatal soft tissue grafts in a Saudi Arabian population. Additionally, factors that could affect or predict the extension were considered. Methods Three hundred seventy-four (374) dental casts from Saudi nationals currently residing in Riyadh (170 males and 204 females) were included.

Clinical otorhinolaryngological presentation of COVID-19 patients in Saudi Arabia: A multicenter study.

Objectives: To assess the otorhinolaryngological (ORL) symptoms, including their prevalence, severity, and early presentations among coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) patients in the Saudi population.

Methods: This was a multicentric, cross-sectional study carried out on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 positive patients at 3 COVID-19 centres; Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Fahd Hospital of the University, ALKhobar, Qatif Central Hospital, AlQatif, and Ohud Hospital, Al Madinah Al Munawarah, Saudi Arabia. The validated survey consisted of sociodemographic data, general symptoms of COVID-19, and ORL manifestations.

Production of biodiesel from oleaginous fungal lipid using highly catalytic bimetallic gold-silver core-shell nanoparticle.

Aims: This study aims to synthesize, characterize and apply gold-silver core-shell nanoparticles (Au@Ag NPs), a nanocatalyst, to maximize biodiesel production from fungal isolate Fusarium solani (FS12) via a transesterification one-step reaction.

Methods And Results: The Au@Ag NPs structure was examined by UV-vis spectrophotometer, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR). All devices were used to characterize Au@Ag NPs and confirmed successful synthesis of nanoparticles.

Hydrocarbon biodegradation and transcriptome responses of cellulase, peroxidase, and laccase encoding genes inhabiting rhizospheric fungal isolates.

By using the indigenous micro-organisms of the polluted environment to be treated, bioremediation can be a successful strategy. PCR and RT-PCR molecular techniques were applied to examine the evolution of fungal isolates through putative genes f ligninolytic enzymes like lignin peroxidase (LiP), laccase (LaC), manganese peroxidase (MnP), and cellulase (Cx) as a response to polluting of the environment by hydrocarbons. In this study, isolation of rhizospheric fungal isolates, molecular identification, crude oil tolerance, and enzyme excretions were demonstrated.

Catalytic degradation of methylene blue using silver nanoparticles synthesized by honey.

This investigation displayed the good catalytic activity of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on the reduction of methylene blue dye. During this work, Honey was chosen for environmentally reducing and stabilizing agents for preparation of silver nanoparticles then characterized these nanoparticles by ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), functional biomolecules were confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Via transmission electron microscopy (TEM), the size and shape of silver nanoparticles revealed that the particles are spherical and monodispersed without major agglomeration, the particle size ranging from 5 to 25 nm, in addition, the largest particle density levels are 5-10 nm, ZETA Seizers studied the size distribution of the colloidal solution.

COVID-19-Related Knowledge and Practices Among Health Care Workers in Saudi Arabia: Cross-sectional Questionnaire Study.

Background: Health care workers are at the front line against COVID-19. The risk of transmission decreases with adequate knowledge of infection prevention methods. However, health care workers reportedly lack a proper attitude and knowledge of different viral outbreaks.

Bioremediation of Crude Oil by Rhizosphere Fungal Isolates in the Presence of Silver Nanoparticles.

Background: This research work focuses on the utilization of indigenous fungi for in situ bioremediation of crude oil in the presence of silver nanoparticles.

Methods: Two fungi belonging to two different genera showed promising crude oil-degrading abilities. Fungal isolates were identified based on internal transcribed spacer rDNA sequence analysis.

Correction: The Perception of Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Catheterization in Saudi Arabia: "What the Public Know".

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The Perception of Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Catheterization in Saudi Arabia: "What the Public Know".

Objective Coronary artery disease (CAD) constitutes a significant health hazard in middle-aged individuals in Saudi Arabia. We sought to assess the level of knowledge of cardiovascular risk factors and describe the perception of coronary intervention among the general population in the city of Jeddah in the western part of Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in the city of Jeddah during the period from April 2019 to September 1, 2019, by using a structured online questionnaire to assess the participants' awareness of risk factors for CAD and coronary intervention.