Impact of two arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi species on arsenic tolerance and accumulation in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.).

Background: Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can regulate metal(loid) tolerance in plants and their capacity for phytoremediation. These effects can vary depending on the host plant and the AMF species. The impact of different AMF species on the ability of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.

Taxonomy of Iranian Asaccus (Squamata: Phyllodactylidae) with description of a new species from southern Iran.

We provide the first diversity assessment of Iranian species of the genus Asaccus based on COI DNA-barcoding. We analyzed 53 samples of Iranian Asaccus representing nine OTU corresponding to 10 currently recognzied nominal species, and evaluated both morphological and genetic data to support the recognition of a new species from Bandar-e Jask, Hormozgan Province, southern Iran-Asaccus authenticus sp. nov.

Aphids of Iran: their host plants and distribution.

A reviewed checklist of aphids (Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Aphidomorpha) species recorded in Iran is presented as a catalogue in alphabetical order considering recent taxonomic changes. In total, 572 species along with 29 subspecies within 148 genera, belonging to 13 subfamilies, 3 families and 3 superfamilies of Aphidomorpha are presented. In addition, the list of host plants and distribution of the aphid species in Iran and the related references are provided.

Enhancement of groundwater resources quality prediction by machine learning models on the basis of an improved DRASTIC method.

Determining situation of groundwater vulnerability plays a crucial role in studying the groundwater resource management. Generally, the preparation of reliable groundwater vulnerability maps provides targeted and practical scientific measures for the protection and management of groundwater resources. In this study, in order to evaluate the groundwater vulnerability of Kerman-Baghin plain aquifer, two developed indicators including composite DRASTIC index (CD) and nitrate vulnerability index (NVI) based on DRASTIC index were considered.

CoWO/Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite-Modified Screen-Printed Carbon Electrode for Enhanced Voltammetric Determination of 2,4-Dichlorophenol in Water Samples.

Water pollution with phenolic compounds is a serious environmental issue that can pose a major threat to the water sources. This pollution can come from various agricultural and industrial activities. Phenolic compounds can have detrimental effects on both human health and the environment.

Fatty acid composition and anti-cancer activity of essential oil from larvae in combination with zoledronic acid on prostate cancer.

The essential oil extracted from larvae (EOTM) is a natural product containing trace elements with potential therapeutic properties. This study aimed to assess the anticancer effects of EOTM and its synergistic interactions with zoledronic acid, a bisphosphonate drug, on prostate cancer cell lines. The chemical composition of EOTM was analyzed using GC-MS revealing a high concentration of fatty acids.

Synthesis and characterization of fluorenone derivatives with electrical properties explored using density functional theory (DFT).

This study provides thorough computational and experimental assessments of four types of novel synthesized thiosemicarbazones. The compounds were effectively synthesized using a condensation reaction between thiosemicarbazide and fluorenone, producing a remarkable range of 70-88%. Additional chemical structures were examined utilizing spectroscopic methods, including Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), NMR spectroscopy, and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy.

Fabrication of the carbon paste electrode modified with Trametes versicolor laccase immobilized on carboxyl functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes and its application for measurement of dopamine.

Dopamine (DA) shows numerous roles in a wide range of physiological and pathological processes. In this study, an immobilized laccase-derived biosensor was developed for DA detection. The carboxyl functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs-COOH) was applied for immobilization of laccase from Trametes versicolor (TvLac).

Biosynthesis and Properties of Bismuth Nanoparticles: A Review.

Today, nanotechnology is becoming increasingly important among researchers around the world by helping them diagnose and treat various diseases that can threaten human life. Bismuth nanoparticles are among the numerous metal nanoparticles widely used due to their potential therapeutic applications. Variety of studies displayed the high potentials of bismuth nanoparticles in extraordinary antibacterial, antibiofilm, anticancer, and antioxidant effects, and it seems that these potentials can be used to address the challenges in the treatment of many diseases.

Three-component NiO/FeO/rGO nanostructure as an electrode material towards supercapacitor and alcohol electrooxidation.

A nanocomposite made of nickel oxide and iron oxide (NiO/FeO) and its hybrid with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) as a conductive substrate with a highly functional surface (NiO/FeO/rGO) was synthesized using a simple hydrothermal approach. This study addresses the challenge of developing efficient materials for energy storage and alcohol fuel cells. After confirming the synthesis through structural analysis, the potential of these nanocomposites as supercapacitor electrodes and catalysts for methanol and ethanol oxidation in alcohol fuel cells were evaluated.

A review of recombinant HER3 affibodies with an effective diagnostic view of cancer cells.

Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women globally. Factors like increased expression of HER family members contribute to its development, with elevated HER3 levels-especially in conjunction with tyrosine kinase receptors like HER2-playing a critical role in activating cancer pathways essential for cell survival and proliferation. Detecting high HER3 levels is vital for effective treatment.

mites are highly host specific: two new species of Berlese associated with sympatric ants in southern Quintana Roo, Mexico.

Two new species of , sp. nov. and sp.

NiO/MnOcoated on carbon felt as an electrode material for supercapacitor applications.

Transition metal oxides have demonstrated excellent capability for charge storage when used in supercapacitor electrodes. This study undertook the hydrothermal synthesis of bimetallic nickel and manganese oxide (NiO/MnO) on a carbon-felt (CF) substrate. NiO/MnO/CF electrode was characterized and examined in a three-electrode system in a potassium hydroxide electrolyte.

Prediction and minimization of blasting flyrock distance, using deep neural networks and gravitational search algorithm, JAYA, and multi-verse optimization algorithms.

Flyrock represents a significant and fundamental challenge in surface mine blasting, carrying inherent risks to humans and the environment. Consequently, accurate prediction, minimization, and identification of the factors influencing flyrock distance are imperative for effective control and mitigation of its destructive consequences. Machine learning and artificial intelligence methodologies have emerged as viable means to predict and simulate in different scientific fields.

Copper mitigates salinity stress by regulating water status, photosynthetic pigments and ion homeostasis and increases the yield of Eggplant (Solanum melongena).

Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is moderately sensitive to salinity. Seed priming and exogenous supplementation are technique that enhances germination, growth, and crop yield by overcoming salt stress. Therefore, this study was designed to understand the role of seed priming and copper (Cu) supplementation in modulating salt tolerance in eggplant.

Identifying the physiological traits associated with DNA marker using genome wide association in wheat under heat stress.

Heat stress poses a significant environmental challenge that profoundly impacts wheat productivity. It disrupts vital physiological processes such as photosynthesis, by impeding the functionality of the photosynthetic apparatus and compromising plasma membrane stability, thereby detrimentally affecting grain development in wheat. The scarcity of identified marker trait associations pertinent to thermotolerance presents a formidable obstacle in the development of marker-assisted selection strategies against heat stress.

Electrochemical oxidation of ethanol on NiO/MoOhybridized wheat husk derived activated carbon.

The ethanol oxidation process in fuel cells is most efficient when conducted by platinum based catalysts. Our research team endeavored to find affordable and efficient catalysts, synthesizing catalysts based on metal oxides of nickel and molybdenum in the form of NiO/MoOand NiO/MoOhybridized with activated carbon obtained from the wheat husk (ACWH) through a hydrothermal method. After precise physical characterization, the capability of these catalysts in the ethanol oxidation process was measured through electrochemical analyses in an alkaline environment.

The interplay of COVID-19 and HIV: A comprehensive review of clinical outcomes and demographic associations.

Aim: The COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented challenges to global healthcare, particularly affecting respiratory systems and impacting individuals with pre-existing conditions, including those with HIV.

Method: HIV's impact on clinical outcomes was assessed in four Statistical Population, synchronized with control groups. The study also explored the influence of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 treatments.

Green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles via Moringa peregrina extract incorporated in graphene oxide: evaluation of antibacterial and anticancer efficacy.

This research investigated the physicochemical properties and biological activities of green-synthesized copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) via Moringa peregrina extract, graphene oxide (GO), and their composite (CuO-GO). SEM revealed the morphology and structure, indicating polygonal CuO NPs, thin wrinkled sheets of GO, and a combination of CuO NPs and GO in the nanocomposite. EDS confirmed the elemental composition and distribution.

H-plane gap-RGW horn antenna with very low side lobe level.

This paper presents and applies a new concept of gap-RGW to develop a new configuration for RGW H-plane horn antennas. The proposed antenna is fully metallic and can generate a very low side-lobe level along with a flat gain response over a reasonable bandwidth, which is one of the advantages of this antenna. A prototype of the presented structure is designed and fabricated which provides the impedance bandwidth (S11 < - 10 dB) of about 25% with SLL < - 20 dB and 2 dB gain variation over the operating bandwidth.

Hydrophilic extract of pericarp protects against phenylhydrazine-induced hepatotoxicity and hemolytic anemia.

Objective: is commonly used in traditional medicine to treat various disorders. This study aims to investigate the anti-anemia and hepatoprotective effects of pericarp extract (PVPE) in a rat model of phenylhydrazine (PHZ)-induced anemia.

Materials And Methods: PVPE was prepared using the maceration method.