Chemotaxis-mediated degradation of PAHs and heterocyclic PAHs under low-temperature stress by Pseudomonas fluorescens S01: Insights into the mechanisms of biodegradation and cold adaptation.

As wellknown persistent contaminants, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heterocyclic polyaromatic hydrocarbons (Heterocyclic PAHs)'s fates in cryogenic environments are remains uncertain. Herein, strain S01 was identified as Pseudomonas fluorescens, a novel bacterium tolerant to low temperature and capable of degrading PAHs and heterocyclic PAHs. Strain S01 exhibited growth at 5-40 ℃ and degradation rate of mixed PAHs and heterocyclic PAHs reached 52% under low-temperature.

Short-term effect of coil handle orientations on fMRI-guided rTMS on insomnia: A case report.

Introduction: The coil handle orientation plays a pivotal role in the therapeutic efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). However, there is currently no consensus on the optimal individualized coil handle orientation, especially for non-motor areas.

Case Presentation: The present case reported a short-term effect of functional connectivity (FC)-guided rTMS with coil handle posterior-anterior 45° (PA45°) and posterior-anterior 135° (PA135°) on a patient with insomnia.

Insight into the soil aggregate-mediated restoration mechanism of degraded black soil via biochar addition: Emphasizing the driving role of core microbial communities and nutrient cycling.

Soil microbial communities are responsive to biochar application. However, few studies have investigated the synergistic effects of biochar application in the restoration of degraded black soil, especially soil aggregate-mediated microbial community changes that improve soil quality. From the perspective of soil aggregates, this study explored the potential microbial driving mechanism of biochar (derived from soybean straw) addition in black soil restoration in Northeast China.

A novel biodemulsifier of Bacillus mojavensis XH1 - Oxalate decarboxylase with the potential for demulsification of oilfield emulsion.

In recent years, special attention has been devoted to biodemulsifiers as a new type of environment-friendly demulsifiers. A novel biodemulsifying oxalate decarboxylase (OxdC) secreted by Bacillus mojavensis XH1 is reported in the present study. A genome-wide comparison showed that strains with high demulsification efficiencies all possess alkane degradation genes.

Mechanism of the biodemulsifier-enhanced biodegradation of phenanthrene by Achromobacter sp. LH-1.

Biodemulsifiers are widely applied in petroleum processing, mining and petroleum pollution treatment. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a common component in petroleum-polluted environments; however, little is known about the mechanism behind the effect of biodemulsifiers on promoting PAH biodegradation. To obtain clear mechanistic insights, the facilitating effects of biodemulsifiers on the bioavailability of phenanthrene (PHE), which is used as a model PAH, and the cell membrane properties of PHE-degrading bacteria Achromobacter sp.

Manifestations of central retinal artery occlusion revealed by fundus fluorescein angiography are associated with the degree of visual loss.

The aim of this study was to investigate the association between central visual impairment and the characteristics of fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) in patients with central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO). A total of 63 patients were diagnosed with CRAO by FFA. The visual dysfunction was classified into severe, mild and light degrees.

[Effects of curcumin on the expression of nuclear factor-kappaB and intercellular adhesion molecular 1 in rats with cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury].

Objective: To investigate the effects of curcumin on the expression of nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB) and intercellular adhesion molecular 1 (ICAM-1) in rats with cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury.

Methods: A total of 160 SD rats were randomized equally into sham-operated group, IR model group, curcumin treatment group and solvent control group. Global cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury was induced in the latter 3 groups with subsequent corresponding treatment.