Spatiotemporal variation in population size and relative abundance of Kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) in scrub forest.

Most species of pheasants (Galliformes: Phasianidae) occur in Asia. In Pakistan, pheasants occur from 245-3050 m in altitude, and one of these, the Kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) is a large-bodied, brightly-colored habitat quality indicator species. The present study was designed to determine spatiotemporal variation, population size, and the relative abundance of Kalij pheasants in Haripur, Pakistan.

Deep FS: A Deep Learning Approach for Surface Solar Radiation.

Contemporary environmental challenges are increasingly significant. The primary cause is the drastic changes in climates. The prediction of solar radiation is a crucial aspect of solar energy applications and meteorological forecasting.

DNA-PRESENT: An Improved Security and Low-Latency, Lightweight Cryptographic Solution for IoT.

The vast interconnection of resource-constrained devices and the immense amount of data exchange in the Internet of Things (IoT) environment resulted in the resurgence of various security threats. This resource-constrained environment of IoT makes data security a very challenging task. Recent trends in integrating lightweight cryptographic algorithms have significantly improved data security in the IoT without affecting performance.

Exploring Microelement Fertilization and Visible-Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Enhanced Productivity in and Aquaponic Systems.

This study explores the effects of varying exposure times of microelement fertilization on hydrochemical parameters, plant growth, and nutrient content in an aquaponic system cultivating L. (pepper) with ( L.).

Entomopathogenic Fungi as Alternatives to Chemical Acaricides: Challenges, Opportunities and Prospects for Sustainable Tick Control.

Entomopathogenic fungi (EPFs) can infect and kill a diverse range of arthropods, including ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) that can transmit various diseases to animals and humans. Consequently, the use of EPFs as a biocontrol method for managing tick populations has been explored as an alternative to chemical acaricides, which may have harmful effects on the environment and non-target species. This review summarizes studies conducted on EPFs for tick control between 1998 and 2024, identifying 9 different EPF species that have been used against 15 different species of ticks.

LncRNA-MSTRG.19083.1 Targets NTRK2 as a miR-429-y Sponge to Regulate Circadian Rhythm via the cAMP Pathway in Yak Testis and Cryptorchidism.

Long noncoding RNAs (LncRNAs) play essential roles in numerous biological processes in mammals, such as reproductive physiology and endocrinology. Cryptorchidism is a common male reproductive disease. Circadian rhythms are actively expressed in the reproductive system.

Perturbational Decomposition Analysis for Quantum Ising Model with Weak Transverse Fields.

This work presents a perturbational decomposition method for simulating quantum evolution under the one-dimensional Ising model with both longitudinal and transverse fields. By treating the transverse field terms as perturbations in the expansion, our approach is particularly effective in systems with moderate longitudinal fields and weak to moderate transverse fields relative to the coupling strength. Through systematic numerical exploration, we characterize parameter regimes and evolution time windows where the decomposition achieves measurable improvements over conventional Trotter decomposition methods.

A Novel Homozygous Loss-of-Function Variant in GPR156 Delineates Non-syndromic Hearing Loss.

Non-syndromic hearing loss (NSHL) is a genetically heterogeneous disorder accounting for almost 70% of the total congenital hearing loss. The implementation of rapid advanced sequencing methods has significantly contributed to the correct molecular diagnosis for several rare genetic disorders, including NHSL. Features of two probands with NHSL were clinically and genetically evaluated.

Multi-functional electrochemiluminescence biosensor for efficient capture, elimination, and sensitive monitoring of Staphylococcus aureus.

In this study, we developed a novel strategy for effective bacteria capture, elimination, and detection. The aptamer of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) was immobilized on FeO NPs and partly hybridized with the T strand, which exhibited good bacterial capture efficiency.

Impact of rhizobacterial inoculation in plant growth medium to mitigate lead stress in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.).

This study investigates the effects of lead stress on tomato plants and explores the potential role of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) to alleviate this stress. The experiment was conducted in pots, introducing varying lead levels (0, 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 mg kg⁻¹) using lead nitrate. For rhizobacterial inoculation, pre-characterized LTPGP strains S5 Pseudomonas fluorescens A506 and S10 Pseudomonas fluorescens LMG 2189 were used.

Identification of the CaCRT gene family and function of CaCRT1 under low-temperature stress in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.).

To explore CRT gene family members and their responses to low-temperature stress, bioinformatics methods were used to identify the CRT gene family in pepper. In this study, a total of 4 CRT gene family members were identified by screening. The genes were found to be located on different chromosomes, and phylogenetic tree and collinearity analyses were performed.

A Surrogate BSL2-compliant Infection Model Recapitulating Key Aspects of Human Marburg Virus Disease.

Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a severe infectious disease characterized by fever and profound hemorrhage caused by the Marburg virus (MARV), with a mortality rate reaching 90%, posing a significant threat to humans. MARV lies in its classification as a biosafety level four (BSL-4) pathogen, which demands stringent experimental conditions and substantial funding. Therefore, accessible and practical animal models are urgently needed to advance prophylactic and therapeutic strategies for MARV.

Conference 2024: Building an innovative scientific research ecosystem for microbiome and One Health.

The Conference 2024 provides a platform to promote the development of an innovative scientific research ecosystem for microbiome and One Health. The four key components - Technology, Research (Biology), Academic journals, and Social media - form a synergistic ecosystem. Advanced technologies drive biological research, which generates novel insights that are disseminated through academic journals.

Synthesis of functional enzymes involved in glutathione production during linear motility in boar sperm.

Sperm cells are highly susceptible to oxidative stress, which decreases their motility and fertility. However, glutathione (GSH) plays a critical role in protecting sperm cells from oxidative damage, a common byproduct of mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation. On the other hand, GSH biosynthesis in sperm is limited by the availability of cysteine (Cys), which is inherently unstable and found at low concentrations in boar seminal plasma.

Dietary chlorogenic acid supplementation protects against lipopolysaccharide-induced oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis in intestine of amur ide (Leuciscus waleckii).

In this study, the alleviative effects of chlorogenic acid (CGA) on oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis of amur ide (Leuciscus waleckii) induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) were evaluated. Using a 2 × 2 factorial design, amur ide were irregularity divided into 4 groups and fed two diets with 0.00 % (CK and LPS), 0.

Identification of blast resistant finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) genotype through phenotypic screening and molecular profiling.

Finger millet blast caused by Pyricularia grisea hinders crop's growth and is a serious threat to economic yield. It can lead to massive yield losses i.e.

Exploring the nutritional composition and quality parameters of natural honey from diverse melliferous flora.

Natural honey is enriched with essential and beneficial nutrients. This study aimed to investigate the melliferous flora microscopic techniques and assess the biochemical properties of honey. Flavonoid and phenolic contents in honey samples were analyzed via colorimetric and Folin-Ciocalteu methods and the alpha-amylase, reducing power, and minerals using Pull's and spectroscopy methods.

ITGB4/CD104 mediates zika virus attachment and infection.

Zika virus (ZIKV) infection can result in a birth defect of the brain called microcephaly and other severe fetal brain defects. ZIKV enters the susceptible host cells by endocytosis, which is mediated by the interaction of the envelope (E) glycoprotein with cellular surface receptor molecules. However, the cellular factors that used by the ZIKV to gain access to host cells remains elusive.

Antibacterial activity of camel colostrum against pathogenic strain of F17-associated with calf diarrhea.

Background: Many protective proteins, including lactoferrin and heavy chain antibodies, are present in camel colostrum, giving it a distinctive composition. Beyond a broad spectrum of pathogens, these proteins demonstrate antibacterial properties.

Aim: The current research assessed the prophylactic properties of camel colostrum against F17.

Zinc-lysine and iron-lysine mitigate chromium toxicity in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) through modulating photosynthetic and antioxidant system and inhibiting chromium uptake and translocation.

Chromium (Cr) is an ever-present abiotic stress that negatively affects crop cultivation and production worldwide. High rhizospheric Cr concentrations inhibit nutrients uptake and their translocation to aboveground parts, thus can affect the growth and development of crop plants. This experiment was designed to evaluate the effects of sole and combined zinc-lysine and iron-lysine applications on photosynthetic efficacy, antioxidative defense, oxidative stress, and nutrient uptake and translocation under Cr stress.

A Cross-Sectional Serological Study to Assess the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anaplasmosis in Dromedary Camels in Punjab, Pakistan.

Anaplasmosis is an infectious disease transmitted by ticks and caused by obligate intracellular pathogen of belonging to genus Infections of one-humped camels () and llamas () have been reported previously. The aim of this study was to investigate the seroprevalence and risk factors of anti- spp. antibodies in of the Punjab, Pakistan.

Effects of Trace Elements and Vitamins on the Synthesis of Steroid Hormones in Follicular Granulosa Cells of Yak.

Yak (), a special breed of cattle on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, has low fertility due to nutritional deficiency, especially the trace elements. The steroid hormones estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4) synthesized by yak follicular granulosa cells (BGCs) are involved in the entire reproductive process. In the present study, we investigated the effects of trace elements and vitamins on yak follicular GCs, including the cellular activity, the synthesis of E2 and P4, and the expression of genes related to steroid hormone synthesis.

Allium chromosome evolution and DNA sequence localization.

Background: Molecular cytogenetics, utilizing DNA probes, serves as a critical tool for mapping genes to the physical structures of chromosomes.

Methods: In this study, we examined three Allium species: A. cepa L.