Assessment of multifunctional activity of graphene oxide and guar gum-based nanomaterials against Aedes aegypti.

Nanomaterials have been receiving much research attention in controlling insect pests and vectors. Properties, such as small surface-to-volume ratio, low dosages, durability, solubility, enhanced target activity, pore size and surface characteristics have enabled the design of precise and targeted insecticides through adsorption, encapsulation, and conjugation. The reported study aims to evaluate the efficacy of graphene oxide (GO) and guar gum (GG)-based nanomaterials against early fourth instar of Aedes aegypti, a mosquito responsible for transmitting diseases like dengue fever, Zika, and chikungunya, among many others.

Evaluation of Thyroid Function and Its Relation to Glycemic Status in Pregnant Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.

Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a prevalent complication during pregnancy that can lead to adverse outcomes for both the mother and the fetus. It also increases the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) later in life. Thyroid hormones play an essential role in regulating growth and metabolism and often coexist with diabetes mellitus (DM), affecting glucose metabolism.

Modulation of antioxidant enzyme by light and heavy rare earth metals: A case study with catalase.

The present study highlights the hazardous effect of heavy and light rare earth elements (REEs) on bovine liver catalase (BLC) using a combination of spectroscopic and computational methods. The presence of Praseodymium chloride (PrCl) and Gadolinium chloride (GdCl) resulted in a substantial reduction in catalytic efficiency of BLC by approximately 1.8 and 2.

High-density polyethylene microplastics in agricultural soil: Impact on microbes, enzymes, and carbon-nitrogen ratio.

Microplastics (MPs), recognized as emerging pollutants, pose a significant threat to diverse organisms and have adverse effects on agricultural soil. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) holds a prominent position among prevalent forms of MPs. In the current investigations, the impact of HDPE was assessed at four different concentrations (0.

Comparison Between Fetal Abdominal Subcutaneous Tissue Thickness and Abdominal Circumference to Predict Large for Gestational Age Neonate in Gestational Diabetes.

Objective: Increased subcutaneous fat deposition in abdomen in large for gestational age (LGA) fetuses of mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus can be measured by fetal abdominal subcutaneous tissue thickness (FASTT) using ultrasound. The current study aimed to evaluate the correlation between FASTT and birth weight and compare FASTT and abdominal circumference (AC) for prediction of LGA babies in gestational diabetes.

Materials And Methods: 150 term GDM women were enrolled into the study.