Aptamer-Based Detection of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus Using Single-Stranded DNA Probe.

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is known for its highly contagious properties among cloven-hoofed animals resulting in significant morbidity rates. Incursions of this disease have caused significant losses in affected countries in Southeast Asia and Africa, even within EU countries which resulted in significant financial losses. This study is aimed at addressing existing limitations by creating a diagnostic method using aptamer-based assay.

Liposomal topical drug administration surpasses alternative methods in glaucoma therapeutics: a novel paradigm for enhanced treatment.

Objectives: Glaucoma is a leading cause of permanent blindness. Despite therapeutic advancements, glaucoma management remains challenging due to limitations of conventional drug delivery, primarily topical eye drops, resulting in suboptimal outcomes and a global surge in cases. To address these issues, liposomal drug delivery has emerged as a promising approach.

Evaluating the effectiveness of virtual reality-based therapy as an adjunct to conventional rehabilitation in the management of adolescents with cerebral palsy: An intervention protocol.

Virtual reality (VR)-based therapy has demonstrated potential in enhancing upper and lower limb functions, postural control, and balance. Despite its growing use, evidence regarding its impact on physical function and quality of life (QoL) in individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) remains scarce. This study protocol outlines a randomized controlled trial (RCT) designed to evaluate the efficacy of VR-based therapy as an adjunct to conventional therapy on physical function and QoL in adolescents with CP, as well as to explore the perceptions of participants and their caregivers regarding the intervention.

Crop resilience enhancement through chitosan-based hydrogels as a sustainable solution for water-limited environments.

Frequent droughts significantly affect agricultural productivity and highlight the need for effective solutions to improve water availability for crops. This study investigates the potential of chitosan-based hydrogels, biodegradable biopolymers known for their water-retaining properties, to improve soil moisture and promote plant growth during drought periods. Chitosan hydrogels were synthesized using Pluronic F127 and compared with chitosan and chitosan in combination with sodium alginate (CS/Alg-Na).