Publications by authors named "Maria Badra"
Anaerobic digestion is a crucial process for treating organic waste, such as wastewater sludge, agricultural residues and food waste. While the influence of physicochemical parameters on the prokaryotic community composition in anaerobic digesters has been extensively characterized, the role of biotic interactions in shaping the prokaryotic communities remains poorly understood. This study addresses this knowledge gap by analyzing the complete active microbiome of nine full-scale anaerobic digesters.
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- The study investigates the cellular mechanisms behind heat-induced cell death in human fibroblasts, focusing on how extreme temperatures affect these cells over time.
- Researchers found that heating fibroblasts caused about 50% cell death, with a delayed response that peaked around five hours post-exposure, challenging the idea of traditional caspase-mediated apoptosis.
- Instead, the findings suggest a different death mechanism resembling Parthanatos, characterized by increased PARP1 protein levels and translocation of specific factors into the nucleus, indicating a unique response to heat stress rather than typical apoptotic processes.