Inactivation of Staphylococcus aureus by antimicrobial photodynamic therapy using 1,9-Dimethyl-Methylene Blue: in vitro and in vivo studies.

The efficiency of antibiotics in terms of their bacterial inhibition is well known. However, studies show that its overuse, underuse, and misuse induce antimicrobial resistance, promoting the need to work with alternative methods. In this sense, antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is a promising selective method demonstrating excellent response.

Qualitative and quantitative characterization of the Rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta) penis.

Background: Knowledge of the anatomy of laboratory animals is important for experimental research. Erectile dysfunction has been studied using the penises of different laboratory animals such as rats, mice, rabbits, dogs, etc. However, these animals have penises with different characteristics to the human penis.

Anti-inflammatory and non-toxic effects of Doyerea emetocathartica aqueous extract in mice.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Doyerea emetocathartica is a Cucurbitaceae known as ''cabeça de negro'' and used by North-eastern Brazil and South-eastern Mexico communities to treat rheumatism, inflammation and pain. Despite ethnopharmacological reports, there is currently a lack of evidence about its chemical composition, toxicity and pharmacological effects.

Aim Of The Study: This study aimed to investigate the chemical composition of the aqueous extract of D.

Factors influencing the quality of life and mental health of Brazilian Federal Education Network Employees: An epidemiological cross-sectional study.

Understanding the aspects of quality of life (QoL) and mental health can offer valuable insights into the well-being of educational employees. Therefore, this study assessed the factors influencing the QoL and mental health of Brazilian Federal Network Employees. This cross-sectional epidemiological study was conducted in 2022, with 1563 participants.

Effect of two compost teas as inducers of tolerance to lead and aluminum on the initial growth of maize and sorghum.

Compost teas have been reported to be inducers of tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses in plants, but few studies have investigated heavy metal stress. We hypothesize that compost teas can mitigate the harmful effects of heavy metals in maize and sorghum. The objective of this work was to verify the effects of two compost teas, plant compost tea (PCT) and cattle manure compost tea (CMCT), as inducers of tolerance to lead (Pb) and aluminum (Al) in maize and sorghum.