Dietary Effect of Root Powder on Growth, Hematobiochemical Parameters, Immunity, and Disease Resistance to in .

This study investigates the influence of root powder (WSRP) on different aspects of common carp (), including growth, hematobiochemical parameters, antioxidant status, nonspecific immune response, and resilience to bacterial infections. Over a 60-day period, 180 common carp fingerlings (11.73 ± 0.

Heavy Metal Concentrations in Water, Sediment, and Fish Species in Chashma Barrage, Indus River: A Comprehensive Health Risk Assessment.

The increasing levels of heavy metals in aquatic environments, driven by human activities, pose a critical threat to ecosystems' overall health and sustainability. This study investigates the bioaccumulation of heavy metals (Pb, Cu, Cr, and Cd) in water, sediment, and three fish species (Catla catla, Labeo rohita, Cirrhinus mrigala) of different feeding zones within Chashma Barrage, located in the Mianwali district of Punjab, Pakistan, on the Indus River. A comprehensive analysis, including an assessment of associated human health risks, was conducted.

Assessment of heavy metal levels in polyculture fish farms and their aquatic ecosystems: an integrative study addressing environmental and human health risks associated with dam water usage.

This study examines the levels of heavy metals in polyculture fish (Labeo rohita, Cyprinus carpio, and Catla catla), water, and sediment in Tanda Dam, Kohat, Pakistan, aiming to understand environmental and health risks. Samples of fish, water, and sediment were collected from 3 fish farms, and heavy metal concentrations were measured using a Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). Results reveal that C.

Exploring the effects of noise pollution on physiology and ptilochronology of birds.

Unlabelled: Short and long-term sound-induced stress on daily basis can affect the physiology of avian individuals because they are more susceptible to sound stress in an open environment.

Objectives: An ex-situ study was carried out to determine the impact of noise on physiology and ptilochronology of non-breeding male domesticated quail birds.

Methodology: During 60-days long trial, male quail birds, aged 5-weeks, weighing (c.

Analyzing the impact of pesticides on the indus river: contamination levels in water, sediment, fish, and associated human health risks.

Pesticides are frequently used to protect crop yields and manage malaria vectors; however, their inadvertent transport into aquatic habitats poses a significant concern. Various anthropogenic activities influence the Indus River in Pakistan. This study aimed to assess the presence of eight pesticide residues at three different sites (Kalabagh, Kundian, and Chashma) in water, sediment, and the fish species (Labeo rohita) during both dry and wet seasons to measure the intensity of this pressure.

Chemical composition and antimicrobial study of body oil.

Geckos and their products have been used in Asian traditional medicine. Medicinal properties of desert-dwelling Gecko species, remain unexplored. In this study, natural bioactive macromolecules present in oil extracted from (COO) and their biological activities were evaluated.

Sublethal Concentrations of Cadmium and Lead: Effects on Hemato-Biochemical Parameters and Tissue Accumulation in Wallagu attu.

The exposure of fish to heavy metals can significantly impact physiological processes and potentially lead to adverse health effects. This study assesses the effects of exposure to Cd and Pb sublethal concentrations in water on Wallagu attu. A total of 48 fish with an average body weight of 145.

Antibiograms of Gut Flora of Poultry Farms Workers Reveal Higher Resistance Levels as Compared to Non-Workers.

Introduction: Antibiotics are being used in humans and animals for treatment and control of bacterial infections. Excessive use of antibiotics in the production of poultry is a popular practice, but it poses serious health issues by transferring resistance from farm to humans via food or direct exposure.

Study Objective: The objective of this study was to carry out a comparison of the resistance and sensitivity profile of isolated isolates from sewage of toilets that were in use of workers inside the farm and from sewage of household toilets.

Comprehensive Structural and Functional Characterization of a Seed γ-thionin as a Potent Bioactive Molecule Against Fungal Pathogens and Insect Pests.

Background: Fungi and insect pests ruin stored crop grain, which results in millions of dollars of damage, presenting an ongoing challenge for farmers in addition to diminishing the safety of stored food. A wide-range defensive system against pathogens is needed to reduce or even eliminate the dependence of the crop yield upon the use of pesticides. Plant defensins (γ-thionins) are antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) that are a component of the host defense system.

Investigations on Acinetophage, QAB 3.4, Targeting Extensively Drug-Resistant Isolates.

Purpose: Drug resistance against antimicrobials is on the rise at alarmingly high rates. is one of the six ESKAPE pathogens which are a significant "one health" issue. Clinical isolates of exhibit MDR phenotype mostly and infrequently the XDR and PDR phenotype.

Correlation between antibiotic resistance and phylogenetic types among multidrug-resistant isolated from urinary tract infections.

Objectives: Emergence of multidrug resistance has reduced the choice of antimicrobial regimens for UTIs. To understand the association of phenotype and genotype among uropathogens.

Materials And Methods: Six hundred and twenty-eight (628) urine samples were collected and analyzed.

Determination of Qnr allele frequencies in Fluoroquinolone resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from burn wounds.

Effective treatment of burn wound infections is precluded by high prevalence of nosocomial infections coupled with high resistance rates against commonly used antimicrobials. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an important nosocomial pathogen in burn infections due to high morbidity and mortality associated with it. We analyzed fluoroquinolone resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa for the presence of Qnr gene, owing to high genetic mobility of this plasmid-borne gene.

Comparison Between Several Integrase-defective Lentiviral Vectors Reveals Increased Integration of an HIV Vector Bearing a D167H Mutant.

HIV-1 derived vectors are among the most efficient for gene transduction in mammalian tissues. As the parent virus, they carry out vector genome insertion into the host cell chromatin. Consequently, their preferential integration in transcribed genes raises several conceptual and safety issues.