Multi-walled carbon nanotubes functionalized with a new Schiff base containing phenylboronic acid residues: application to the development of a bienzymatic glucose biosensor using a response surface methodology approach.

An innovative supramolecular architecture is reported for bienzymatic glucose biosensing based on the use of a nanohybrid made of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) non-covalently functionalized with a Schiff base modified with two phenylboronic acid residues (SB-dBA) as platform for the site-specific immobilization of the glycoproteins glucose oxidase (GOx) and horseradish peroxidase (HRP). The analytical signal was obtained from amperometric experiments at - 0.050 V in the presence of 5.

L-Lactate Electrochemical Biosensor Based on an Integrated Supramolecular Architecture of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes Functionalized with Avidin and a Recombinant Biotinylated Lactate Oxidase.

L-Lactate is an important bioanalyte in the food industry, biotechnology, and human healthcare. In this work, we report the development of a new L-lactate electrochemical biosensor based on the use of multiwalled carbon nanotubes non-covalently functionalized with avidin (MWCNT-Av) deposited at glassy carbon electrodes (GCEs) as anchoring sites for the bioaffinity-based immobilization of a new recombinant biotinylated lactate oxidase (bLOx) produced in through biotinylation. The specific binding of MWCNT-Av to bLOx was characterized by amperometry, surface plasmon resonance (SPR), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS).

Integrating perspectives in developing mycorrhizal trait databases: a call for inclusive and collaborative continental efforts.

Global assessments of mycorrhizal symbiosis present large sampling gaps in rich biodiversity regions. Filling these gaps is necessary to build large-scale, unbiased mycorrhizal databases to obtain reliable analyses and prevent misleading generalizations. Underrepresented regions in mycorrhizal research are mainly in Africa, Asia, and South America.

Mycorrhizas in South American Ericaceae.

Mycorrhizal symbioses (mycorrhizas) of Ericaceae, including ericoid mycorrhiza (ErM), have been mainly studied in the Northern Hemisphere, although the highest diversity of ericaceous plants is located in the Southern Hemisphere, where several regions remain largely unexplored. One of them is South America, which harbors a remarkably high diversity of Ericaceae (691 species and 33 genera) in a wide range of environmental conditions, and a specific mycorrhizal type called cavendishioid. In this review, we compile all available information on mycorrhizas of Ericaceae in South America.

Juvenile Plant-Microbe Interactions Modulate the Adaptation and Response of Forest Seedlings to Rapid Climate Change.

The negative impacts of climate change on native forest ecosystems have created challenging conditions for the sustainability of natural forest regeneration. These challenges arise primarily from abiotic stresses that affect the early stages of forest tree development. While there is extensive evidence on the diversity of juvenile microbial symbioses in agricultural and fruit crops, there is a notable lack of reports on native forest plants.

Biosensing strategies for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acids.

The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating effects throughout the world, producing a severe crisis in the health systems and in the economy of a long list of countries, even developed ones. Therefore, highly sensitive and selective analytical bioplatforms that allow the descentralized and fast detection of the severe acute respiratory síndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), are extremely necessary. Since 2020, several reviews have been published, most of them focused on the different strategies to detect the SARS-CoV-2, either from RNA, viral proteins or host antibodies produced due to the presence of the virus.

Two birds with one stone: integrating exfoliation and immunoaffinity properties in multi-walled carbon nanotubes by non-covalent functionalization with human immunoglobulin G.

An innovative strategy is proposed to simultaneously exfoliate multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and generate MWCNTs with immunoaffinity properties. This strategy was based on the non-covalent functionalization of MWCNTs with human immunoglobulin G (IgG) by sonicating 2.5 mg mL MWCNTs in 2.

Impedimetric and amperometric genosensors for the highly sensitive quantification of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid using an avidin-functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes biocapture platform.

We report two novel genosensors for the quantification of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid using glassy carbon electrodes modified with a biocapture nanoplatform made of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) non-covalently functionalized with avidin (Av) as a support of the biotinylated-DNA probes. One of the genosensors was based on impedimetric transduction offering a non-labelled and non-amplified detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid through the increment of [Fe(CN)] charge transfer resistance. This biosensor presented an excellent analytical performance, with a linear range of 1.

RNAi in (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae): Transcriptome Assembly for the Development of Pest Control Strategies.

Red-banded stink bug () has been described as the most damaging stink bug regarding soybean crops, leading to seed injury, low germination percentages, and foliar retention, at low population densities. In recent years, RNA interference (RNAi), a conserved eukaryote silencing mechanism has been explored to develop species-selective pesticides. In this work, we evaluated RNAi in to develop new pest-control strategies.

Programming Semiconductor Nanowire Composition with Sub-100 nm Resolution via the Geode Process.

We demonstrate the vapor-liquid-solid growth of single-crystalline i-Si, i-Si/n-Si, and SiGe/SiGe nanowires via the Geode process. By enabling nanowire growth on the large internal surface area of a microcapsule powder, the Geode process improves the scalability of semiconductor nanowire manufacturing while maintaining nanoscale programmability. Here, we show that heat and mass transport limitations introduced by the microcapsule wall are negligible, enabling the same degree of compositional control for nanowires grown inside microcapsules and on conventional flat substrates.

The Physiological Effect of a Holoparasite Over a Cactus Along an Environmental Gradient.

is an endemic cactus from Chile, distributed in a temperature and rainfall gradient between 30° and 35° South latitude, with mean temperatures increasing and precipitation decreasing toward the north. It is the main host of the mistletoe , a holoparasite completely dependent on the cactus for water, carbon, and minerals. In this study, we investigated the consequences of parasitism over the fitness and physiology of this cactus throughout its distribution range and how it is affected by the environment.

The Waiting Room Hypothesis revisited by orchids: were orchid mycorrhizal fungi recruited among root endophytes?

Background: As in most land plants, the roots of orchids (Orchidaceae) associate with soil fungi. Recent studies have highlighted the diversity of the fungal partners involved, mostly within Basidiomycotas. The association with a polyphyletic group of fungi collectively called rhizoctonias (Ceratobasidiaceae, Tulasnellaceae and Serendipitaceae) is the most frequent.

[Fungal identification in burn patients. A retrospective study and risk factors].

A retrospective analysis of fungal infections was carried out in a health-care burn center between 2011 and 2014 using the patients' medical records (n = 36). Patients ranged from 18 to 87 years of age, with 23 (63.9%) being women.

Diatom motility and nuclear alterations are affected by sediment elutriates of agricultural streams.

Diatoms respond to toxicants in lotic systems, and they are commonly considered to be sensitive indicators in environmental safety assessment. In addition to the structural characteristics of the algal populations, recent studies have shown that endpoints such as nuclear anomalies or diatom motility measures can be affected quickly by environmental changes. We sought to determine if cell density, cell size, nuclear anomalies and motility of the diatom Nitzschia palea were useful indicators of sediment quality from agricultural streams.

Soil P reduces mycorrhizal colonization while favors fungal pathogens: observational and experimental evidence in Bipinnula (Orchidaceae).

Little is known about the soil factors influencing root-associated fungal communities in Orchidaceae. Limited evidence suggests that soil nutrients may modulate the association with orchid mycorrhizal fungi (OMF), but their influence on non-mycorrhizal fungi remains unexplored. To study how nutrient availability affects mycorrhizal and non-mycorrhizal fungi associated with the orchid Bipinnula fimbriata, we conducted a metagenomic investigation within a large population with variable soil conditions.

New trends in the development of electrochemical biosensors for the quantification of microRNAs.

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are non-coding regulatory RNAs that play an important role in RNA silencing and post-transcriptional gene expression regulation. Since their dysregulation has been associated with Alzheimer disease, cardiovascular diseases and different types of cancer, among others, miRNAs can be used as biomarkers for early diagnosis and prognosis of these diseases. The methods commonly used to quantify miRNAs are, in general, complex, costly, with limited application for point-of-care devices or resource-limited facilities.

Label-free graphene oxide-based SPR genosensor for the quantification of microRNA21.

This work is focused on the development of a genosensor for microRNA-21 quantification using surface plasmon resonance (SPR) to transduce the hybridization event. The biosensing platform was built by self-assembling two bilayers of poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDDA) and graphene oxide (GO) at a gold surface modified with 3-mercaptopropane sulfonate (MPS), followed by the covalent attachment of the DNA probe. GO was used in two directions, to allow the anchoring of the probe DNA and to increase the sensitivity of the biosensing event due to its field enhancer effect.

Frequency of the Mating-Type (MAT1) in Histoplasma capsulatum Isolates from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Sex is genetically determined in Histoplasma capsulatum, governed by a sex-specific region in the genome called the mating-type locus (MAT1). We investigate the distribution of isolates of two H. capsulatum mating types in the clades circulating in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

A qPCR Targeted Against the Viral Replication Origin Designed to Quantify Total Amount of Filamentous Phages and Phagemids.

Filamentous bacteriophages are widely used in phage display technology. The most common quantification method is lysis plaque formation test (PFT). This technique has several disadvantages, and only quantifies infective phages and is not effective when phagemids are used.

Fungemia following Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii probiotic treatment in an elderly patient.

The yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii is a biotherapeutic agent used for the prevention and treatment of several gastrointestinal diseases. We report a case of fungemia in a patient suffering from Clostridiumdifficile-associated diarrhea and treated with metronidazole and a probiotic containing S.

Osteomyelitis of the rib cage by Aspergillus flavus.

Background: Aspergillus osteomyelitis of the ribs is relatively uncommon. It is a debilitating and severe form of invasive aspergillosis.

Case Report: A 61year-old female presented with spontaneous chest pain on the right side of the rib cage and a palpable soft-tissue mass.

Subcutaneous infection by Graphium basitruncatum in a heart transplant patient.

Graphium basitruncatum, a synanamorph of Pseudoallescheria has been rarely reported in human infections. We report a case of subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis caused by this fungus in a heart transplant recipient. We also describe the phenotypic, molecular methods and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) used to achieve isolate identification.

[An adolescent with lumbosacral instability due to the presence of a hydatid cyst: a case report].

Hydatidosis, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, affects the spinal column in 0.5-2% of all cases, with the sacral column being a rare location typically observed only in adults. The case is reported of a 14-year-old boy from Juliaca (Puno, Peru) who presented with chronic lower back pain and cauda equina syndrome.