Unveiling the synergistic interface effects of Ag-deposited FeO/biochar catalysts to enhance wastewater degradation.

Photo-Fenton reaction is a sustainable and cost-effective wastewater treatment strategy capable of removing persistent organic pollutants. We utilized biochar (referred to as C) as a key component to enhance catalytic efficiency. Using a biomimetic templating method, we synthesized FeO on the biochar and deposited Ag on its surface, resulting in the Ag@FeO/C composite material (referred to as AFC).

Bioinformatics analysis reveals the potential common genes and immune characteristics between atrial fibrillation and periodontitis.

Background And Objective: Atrial fibrillation (AF) and periodontitis, both classified under chronic inflammatory diseases, share common etiologies, including genetic factors and immune pathways. However, the exact mechanisms are still poorly understood. This study aimed to explore the potential common genes and immune characteristics between AF and periodontitis.

[Preliminary study on genotypic diversity of Streptococcus mutans in Xinjiang Uygur preschool children].

Objective: To investigate the relationship between genotypic diversity of Streptococcus mutans (Sm) and deciduous teeth caries in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

Methods: Isolates of Sm were obtained from 17 caries-free and 17 caries-active Uygur preschool children aged from 3 to 5 years. A total of 143 isolates were subcultured, biochemically characterised and identified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) as Sm and Streptococcus sobrinus (Ss).