Publications by authors named "V V Balan"

Microbes like bacteria and fungi are crucial for host plant growth and development. However, environmental factors and host genotypes can influence microbiome composition and diversity in plants such as industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.).

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Interest in red microalgae of the Porphyridium genus has surged due to their richness in phycobiliproteins, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and sulfated polysaccharides. These biomasses and their derivatives find applications across food, feed, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. A deeper understanding of their properties and extraction methods is essential to optimize downstream processing.

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  • A study investigated the global prevalence of Long Covid symptoms in individuals from high-income countries (HICs) and low- to middle-income countries (LMICs), since most previous research focused on HICs.
  • The research involved 11,860 participants from 17 countries, examining symptoms like fatigue, breathlessness, and their impact on daily life at various time points after hospitalization.
  • Findings revealed a significantly higher proportion of Long Covid cases and associated symptoms in HICs compared to LMICs, suggesting that while LMICs have lower reported rates, the overall impact of Long Covid might still be significant due to healthcare disparities.
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The objective of this work was to analyze the in vitro and in vivo tests of a novel Mg-based biodegradable alloy-Mg-0.5%Ca-with various amounts of Zn (0.5, 1, 1.

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A neglected mechanism for pressure-responsive color change is demonstrated using cellulose acetate composites prepared by direct (solvent) immersion annealing (DIA), with different loadings of activated charcoal filler. Namely, compressive plastic deformation of the translucent cellulose acetate leads to a decrease in the optical path length and a concomitant increase in the visibility of the opaque contrasting filler. Composites bearing 1-7 wt% activated charcoal exhibited a linear relationship between applied pressure and resulting pressure mark brightness in the range of 12-56 MPa.

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