Visualizing Research Trends in Quantum Dots for Health: A Bibliometric Exploration.

Quantum dots (QDs) are semiconductor nanoparticles with immense potential accompanied by unique optoelectronic properties for revolutionizing several biomedical applications related to imaging, diagnostics, drug delivery, and therapy. A detailed bibliometric analysis has been performed in this article with regard to research relating to QDs in the health sector during 2004-2024. In spite of their promising applications, assessment of the toxicity of QDs, especially highly toxic heavy metal-based QDs like cadmium, is still the most important apprehension.

Genomic and functional insights of a mucin foraging Rhodopirellula halodulae sp. nov.

Nine novel strains were obtained from various algal and seagrass samples. The analysis of the 16S rRNA gene-based phylogenetic tree revealed monophyletic placement of all novel strains within the Rhodopirellula genus. The type strain was identified as JC737, which shared 99.

Phylogenomic analysis of metagenome-assembled genomes indicates new taxa in the order Spirochaetales and proposal of Thalassospirochaeta sargassi gen. nov. sp. nov. from seaweeds.

Six metagenome-assembled genomes (JB008, JB007, JB015, JB003, JB004, and JB002) belonging to the order Spirochaetales were generated from seaweed samples collected from the Gulf of Mannar, India. The binned genomes JB008 and JB007 shared highest 16S rRNA gene identity of 94.9 % and 92.

Development of bioactive and antimicrobial nano-topography over selective laser melted Ti6Al4V implant and its in-vitro corrosion behavior.

Additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing of bone defect models is gaining much attention in the biomedical field as it could significantly facilitate the development of customized implants with a high degree of dimensional accuracy. Due to their satisfactory biocompatibility and minimal stress shielding effect, Ti6Al4V (Ti64) alloys are increasingly preferred in the development of such implants. However, their poor osseointegration abilities and lack of antibacterial properties often cause implant loosening and microbial infections, leading to implant failure.