Life cycle assessment of phosphate mining and beneficiation in Morocco: Performance evaluation.

Phosphorus is the corner stone of global food security, with no alternative to its critical role in agriculture and other applications. Most of it is sourced from phosphate rock, yet the environmental impacts of its mining and processing are not comprehensively documented. This study provides a life cycle assessment (LCA) of phosphate rock mining and beneficiation in Morocco, focusing on one of the largest sites in the Gantour basin.

Unexpected proteins involved in the regulation of secondary metabolism in Myxococcus xanthus DK1622.

Regulating secondary metabolite (SM) in Myxococcus xanthus bears the potential to influence the formation of important natural products with various biological activities. The authors of this study have previously found that the detectable levels of two proteins (4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase [HppD] and a Hsp90-like protein  [HtpG]) are affected by ROK inactivation. As evidence, the current study was designed to elucidate the possible role of these two proteins in regulating the SMs' biosynthesis in this bacterium.

CBD's potential impact on Parkinson's disease: An updated overview.

Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is primarily known as a motor disorder; however, its debilitating non-motor symptoms have a significant impact on patients' quality of life. The current standard treatment, l-DOPA, is used to relieve motor symptoms, but prolonged use is often associated with severe side effects. This creates an urgent need for effective alternatives targeting both motor and non-motor symptoms.

Synthesis and characterization of novel poly cysteine methacrylate nanoparticles and their morphology and size studies.

Polymer nanoparticles (PNPs) have significantly advanced the field of biomedicine, showcasing the remarkable potential for precise drug delivery, administration of nutraceuticals, diagnostics/imaging applications, and the fabrication of biocompatible materials, among other uses. Despite these promising developments, the invention faces notable challenges related to biodegradability, bioactivity, target-site specificity, particle size, carrier efficiency, and controlled release. Addressing these concerns is essential for optimizing the functionality and impact of PNPs in biomedical applications.

Diagnostic and therapeutic approach to abdominal masses in a country with limited resources.

Objective: To report the diagnostic and therapeutic approach for the management of abdominal masses in the General Surgery department of the Niamey General Reference Hospital (HGR).

Materials And Methods: This were a retrospective and preliminary study of 2 years and 3 months on patients operated for abdominal masses in the General Surgery department of the HGR. A palpable mass and/or its size on imaging (40 mm) were the inclusion criteria.