Cu(II) Promoted C(sp )-H Activation in Unactivated Cycloalkanes: Oxo-Alkylation of Styrenes to Synthesize β-Disubstituted Ketones.

We report the Cu(II) catalyzed synthesis of β-disubstituted ketones from styrene via oxo-alkylation with unactivated cycloalkanes as the alkylating agent in presence of tert-butylhydroperoxide (TBHP) and 1-methylimidazole as oxidant and base respectively. β-disubstituted ketones are known to be synthesized by using either expensive Ru/Ir complexes, or low-cost metal complexes (e. g.

First report on the exposure and health risk assessment of organochlorine pesticide residues in Caulerpa racemosa, and their potential impact on household culinary processes.

Seaweeds are widely consumed as natural seafood in various Asian countries. Chemical contaminants, such as pesticide residues (PRs), can contaminate it due to its high bio-accumulation nature. Limited research exists on the presence of PRs in edible seaweeds, their decrease in levels during cooking processes, and the evaluation of hazard indices and associated health risks to humans.

Prevalence of biofilm forming Salmonella in different seafood contact surfaces of fishing boats, fish landing centres, fish markets and seafood processing plants.

The prevalence of biofilm forming Salmonella on different seafood contact surfaces was investigated. Out of 384 swab samples, 16.14 % and 1 % were confirmed biochemically and molecularly as Salmonella respectively.

Effect of antibiotics and sanitizers on Salmonella biofilms associated with seafood contact surfaces.

This study investigates the effect of antibiotics and sanitizers on biofilm forming Salmonella isolated from different seafood contact surfaces. Four Salmonella were isolated from 384 swab samples collected from various contact surfaces of fishing boats, fish landing centres and seafood processing plants. One out of four isolates was from the fishing boat (FB I -1) other three isolates were from the seafood processing plant (FPPII -4, FPPII- 5, FPPI-3).

Dietary intake of trace elements from commercially important fish and shellfish of Thoothukudi along the southeast coast of India and implications for human health risk assessment.

The concentrations of eight trace elements (chromium, cobalt, copper, zinc, arsenic, cadmium, mercury and lead) in14 commercially important fish and shellfish collected from Thoothukudi along the southeast coast of India was investigated using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry in order to assess the health risks associated with their consumption. The concentration of trace elements ranged from 0.001 to 39.

Heavy metal concentrations in the macroalgae, seagrasses, mangroves, and crabs collected from the Tuticorin coast (Hare Island), Gulf of Mannar, South India.

This study investigates the concentration of heavy metals in the macroalgae, seagrasses, mangroves, and crabs collected from Hare Island, Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve. The concentration of heavy metals ranged between 0.06 (Hg)-259 (Fe) μg/g in macroalgae, 0.

Risk assessment of organochlorine pesticides in seaweeds along the Gulf of Mannar, Southeast India.

Bioaccumulation of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in red, green, and brown seaweeds from the Gulf of Mannar was investigated using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The concentration of OCPs in all the seaweeds was in the order of endosulfan > endrin > HCH > DDT > aldrin > heptachlor > methoxychlor. The concentrations of HCH, endrin, endosulfan, and DDT in Sargassum wightii and Gelidiella acerosa, and HCH and endosulfan in Gracilaria verrucosa were above the limits prescribed by the European Commission.

Reduced representation approach for identification of genome-wide SNPs and their annotation for economically important traits in Indian Tharparkar cattle.

The present study was carried out in Tharparkar cattle for identification of genome-wide SNPs and microsatellites, and then annotate the identified high-quality SNPs to milk production, fertility, carcass, adaptability and immune response of economically important traits. A total of 146,011 SNPs were identified with respect to reference genome which are indicus specific, out of which 10,519 SNPs were found to be novel. Similarly, a total of 87,047 SNPs were identified with respect to reference genome.

The E-cigarette ban in India-A step in the right direction?

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are a popular method to help quit tobacco smoking. However, there is a paucity of data in the literature on their safety and efficacy. Recently, the Indian Government has called for a ban on all e-cigarettes and taken steps to restrict access to vaping products from the market.

Genomic divergence reveals unique populations among Indian Yaks.

The present study focused upon identification of genome-wide SNPs through the reduced representation approach and to study the genomic divergence of the Indian yak populations. A total of 80 samples belonging to Arunachali yak (N = 20), Himachali yak (N = 20), Ladakhi yak (N = 20) and Sikkimi yak (N = 20) of India were used in the study. The results of the study revealed a total of 579575 high quality SNPs along with 50319 INDELs in the Indian yaks.

Genomic diversity and selection sweeps identified in Indian swamp buffaloes reveals it's uniqueness with riverine buffaloes.

The present investigation was focused to study genomic diversity of Indian swamp buffalo populations through reduced representation approach (ddRAD). The heterozygosity (F) among the swamp buffaloes was 0.11 between Assam and Manipuri; 0.

Genome-wide discovery of SNPs in candidate genes related to production and fertility traits in Sahiwal cattle.

The present study was carried out to identify genome-wide genetic markers and variants in candidate genes for production and reproduction traits in Sahiwal cattle using a cost-effective reduced representation sequencing method. A total of 258,231 genome-wide SNPs were identified in Sahiwal cattle with reference to Bos indicus genome, of which 150,231 were novel SNPs. Among the high-confidence SNPs identified, 91.

Genomewide identification and annotation of SNPs in Bubalus bubalis.

The present study was carried out to identify and annotate the genome wide SNPs in Murrah buffalo genome. A total of 21.2 million raw reads from 4 pooled female Murrah buffalo samples were obtained using restriction enzyme digestion followed by sequencing with Illumina Hiseq 2000.

Parental Satisfaction with Pediatric Day-Care Surgery and its Determinants in a Tertiary Care Hospital.

Objective: The objective is to assess the level of parental satisfaction of pediatric day-care surgery and its different determinants.

Materials And Methods: This is a descriptive study performed in a tertiary care hospital in India among parents of pediatric day-care surgery patients from June 2013 to March 2015. The core questionnaire for the assessment of patient satisfaction for general day care (COPS-D) was used.