Publications by authors named "P C Papa"

Ecosystems and environments are impacted by atmospheric pollution, which has significant effects on human health and climate. For these reasons, devices for developing portable and low-cost monitoring systems are required to assess human exposure during daily life. In the last decade, the advancements of 3D printing technology have pushed researchers to exploit, in different fields of applications, the advantages offered, such as rapid prototyping and low-cost replication of complex sample treatment devices.

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  • The study aimed to analyze enterococci with linezolid and vancomycin resistance genes from wild boar fecal samples.
  • Five isolates were found to carry resistance genes, with specific strains showing genetic similarities to human isolates.
  • The findings raise concerns about antibiotic resistance and gene exchange between wildlife, humans, and the environment.
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Detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from different plant species and their organs can provide valuable information about plant health and environmental factors that affect them. For example, limonene emission can be a biomarker to monitor plant health and detect stress. Traditional methods for VOC detection encounter challenges, prompting the proposal of novel approaches.

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