Complete genome sequences of eight strains isolated from ear infections in Germany.

Here, we present the complete genome sequences of eight strains isolated from clinical samples of patients with ear infections in Bochum, Germany. The sequence information will give assistance to greater knowledge about the virulence potential of this unfamiliar putative pathogen.

Species-specific mutation rates for ampC derepression in Enterobacterales with chromosomally encoded inducible AmpC β-lactamase.

Background: AmpC β-lactamases are encoded on the chromosomes of certain Enterobacterales and lead to clinical resistance to various β-lactams in case of high-level expression. In WT bacteria with inducible AmpC, the expression is low, but selection of stably ampC-derepressed mutants may occur during β-lactam therapy. Thus, for Enterobacter spp.

SPERCS-A tool for environmental emission estimation.

The European Union (EU) chemicals regulation Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) requires a hazardous substance registration to identify the uses of a substance and the corresponding conditions of safe use. This requirement includes a human and an environmental safety assessment. Exposure scenarios are developed and employed for estimating emissions resulting from the uses of hazardous substances.

Construct validity of the Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3 in clinical samples.

Using two clinical samples of patients, the presented studies examined the construct validity of the recently revised Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3 (ASI-3). Confirmatory factor analyses established a clear three-factor structure that corresponds to the postulated subdivision of the construct into correlated somatic, social, and cognitive components. Participants with different primary clinical diagnoses differed from each other on the ASI-3 subscales in theoretically meaningful ways.

Energy efficiency of substance and energy recovery of selected waste fractions.

In order to reduce the ecological impact of resource exploitation, the EU calls for sustainable options to increase the efficiency and productivity of the utilization of natural resources. This target can only be achieved by considering resource recovery from waste comprehensively. However, waste management measures have to be investigated critically and all aspects of substance-related recycling and energy recovery have to be carefully balanced.