Developmental stage and level of submersion in water impact the viability of lone star and winter tick eggs.

Female ticks deposit large egg clusters that range in size from hundreds to thousands. These egg clusters are restricted to a deposition site as they are stationary, usually under leaf litter and other debris. In some habitats, these sites can be exposed to periodic flooding.

Parallel-way: Multi-modality-based brain tumor segmentation using parallel capsule network.

Brain tumors present a formidable diagnostic challenge due to their aberrant cell growth. Accurate determination of tumor location and size is paramount for effective diagnosis. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) are pivotal tools in clinical diagnosis, yet tumor segmentation within their images remains challenging, particularly at boundary pixels, owing to limited sensitivity.

Determinants of multimorbidity among elderly population in maharashtra, India: Logistic regression analysis.

Background: Population aging is an emerging global trend. Because of decreasing fertility rates and improved healthcare, the lifespan of elderly population increased. Consequently, proportion of elderly population is increasing at an alarming rate.

Active bio-nanocomposites from litchi seed starch, tamarind kernel xyloglucan, and lignin nanoparticles to improve the shelf-life of banana (Musa acuminata).

Valorization of agricultural byproducts to biodegradable packaging films aids in reducing plastic dependency and addressing plastic perils. Herein, starch (LSS) from litchi seeds and xyloglucan (XG) from tamarind kernels were recovered, and composite films were developed. The XG addition strengthened the weak polymer networks of LSS and improved rheological, molecular, morphological, mechanical, and water vapor barrier properties.

Biocompatible film based on protein/polysaccharides combination for food packaging applications: A comprehensive review.

Protein and polysaccharides are the mostly used biopolymers for developing packaging film and their combination-based composite produced better quality film compared to their single counterpart. The combination of protein and polysaccharides are superior owing to the better physical properties like water resistance, mechanical and barrier properties of the film. The protein/polysaccharide-based composite film showed promising result in active and smart food packaging regime.