Investigating radiation profiles and conducting risk assessment for ecological and environmental components on Vaan and Koswari islands in the Tuticorin group of islands, India.

Natural radioactive concentration assessment was conducted on sediment, water, and biota obtained on Vaan and Koswari islands in the Tuticorin group of islands, Tamil Nadu, India. For biotic and abiotic components, radiation profiles such as gross alpha, beta, primordial radionuclide, polonium, and lead analyses were performed. The gross α and β range from BDL to 15.

Biosoftening of banana pseudostem fiber using cellulase and pectinase enzyme isolated from Aspergillus niger for textile industry.

Background: Nowadays, farmers are facing a lot of problems for the disposal of banana pseudostem waste after the harvesting of banana. Banana pseudostem is a rich source of fiber, which is an alternative source of other natural and synthetic fibers. The banana fibers are biodegradable, and they are expected to be in great demand in the international market.

Improved supercapacitor application of manganese ferrite nanoparticles via co-precipitation technique.

The novel co-precipitation technique has been employed to create the manganese ferrite nanoparticle. The prepared sample was annealed for various temperatures 400 °C, 600 °C and 700 °C. Based on TG/DT analysis the optimal temperature was found to be 700 °C and further additional analysis was performed for the sample annealed at 700 °C.

Occurrence, distribution and sources of petroleum contamination in reef-associated sediments of the Gulf of Mannar, India.

The distribution of saturated hydrocarbons and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) was assessed in superficial sediment samples collected from Mandapam island groups, Gulf of Mannar, India. The hydrocarbon distribution pattern and the n-alkane indices (e.g.

Risk of extinction, variability in fish species composition, and factors influencing fish biodiversity in the Malacca Strait.

Fish biodiversity in Malaysia is under pressure due to overexploitation, pollution, and climatic stressors. Nevertheless, the information on fish biodiversity and species vulnerability status is not well documented in the region. Therefore, a study on fish species composition and abundance in the Malacca Strait of Malaysia has been conducted for the purpose of monitoring biodiversity, determining the risk of species extinction, and identifying factors influencing biodiversity distribution.

Hypothetical confirmation for the anti-bacterial compound potassium succinate-succinic acid in comparison with certain succinate derivatives.

The development of antibacterial medications has recently been promoted due to the non- effective usage of antibiotics and the rise in severe bacterial infections. The effectiveness of antimicrobial therapy alternatives is constrained due to the prevalence of germs that are resistant to medications. Our current study's goal is to favor metallic compounds for antibiotic delivery in order to increase the effectiveness of the antibacterial regimen.

Insights on the interaction of SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.617.2 with antibody CR3022 and analysis of antibody resistance.

Background: The existence of mutated Delta (B.1.617.

In vitro and in silico studies of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from Allium sativum against diabetes.

In the present study, the silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized from the bulbs of Allium sativum, characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy, FT-IR, SEM, HR-TEM, EDAX analysis and investigated its action on the inhibition of starch digestion. The results proved that the biosynthesized nanoparticles were uniformly dispersed, spherical shaped with the size ranging from 10 to 30 nm. The phytochemical and FT-IR analysis showed the presence of phenols, terpenoids, and amino acids in the synthesized AgNPs.

Synthesis and DFT computations on structural, electronic and vibrational spectra, RDG analysis and molecular docking of novel Anti COVID-19 molecule 3, 5 Dimethyl Pyrazolium 3, 5 Dichloro Salicylate.

Prospective Anti-viral compound 3, 5 Dimethyl Pyrazolium 3, 5 Dichloro Salicylate (DPDS) was synthesized and characterized using FT-IR, FT-Raman, UV and NMR spectra. To escort the experimental results, computational methods were performed using B3LYP with 6-311G (d, p) basis set expending Gaussian09w package to attain geometry of the molecule. Vibrational assignments for all the vibrational modes have been made of PED results obtained from SQM method.

β-caryophyllene modulates B-cell lymphoma gene-2 family genes and inhibits the intrinsic pathway of apoptosis in isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarcted rats; A molecular mechanism.

Myocardial infarction (MI) is one of the top causes of morbidity and mortality in the world. Prevention/treatment of MI is of utmost importance. This study planned to appraise the molecular mechanisms of β-caryophyllene on the intrinsic pathway of cardiomyocyte apoptosis in isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarcted rats.

Bandgap and visible-light-induced photocatalytic performance and dye degradation of silver doped HAp/TiO nanocomposite by sol-gel method and its antimicrobial activity.

Silver doped hydroxyapatite and titanium oxide nanocomposites have been obtained by sol-gel techniques with novel antimicrobial activities for biomedical applications. The synthesis of Ca Ag (PO)(OH) along with titanium oxide nanoparticles with X = 0 (HAp/TiO), 0.1, 0.

Distribution and characterization of plastic debris pollution along the Poompuhar Beach, Tamil Nadu, Southern India.

The present study was carried out to determine the characteristics, distribution, and abundance of plastic debris in 25 sediment samples collected from the Poompuhar beach, southeast coast of India. The result reveals that the mean plastic debris abundance was 42 ± 27 particles/m dry weight (dw) (1 SD, n = 25) with higher concentrations in the river mouth. The dominant shapes in the study area were fragment (70.

Distribution of plastic litter in beach sediments of Silver beach, Cuddalore, during Nivar Cyclone - A first report.

The present study was conducted to assess the distribution of plastic debris in pre- and post-cyclonic beach sediments in Silver beach, Cuddalore, southeast coast of India. The total amount of macroplastic in pre-cyclonic beach sediments was higher than that in the post-cyclonic coastal sediments (pre-cyclonic 16.1%; post-cyclonic 5.

Baseline distributions and sources of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in reef-associated sediments of Vembar group of Islands, Gulf of Mannar, India.

The study aims to investigate the source and concentration of PAH fractions in the reef sediments of the Vembar group of Islands, Gulf of Mannar, India. The concentration of PAHs ranged from 0.36 to 15.

Microplastic contamination in edible sea salt from the largest salt-producing states of India.

The presence of microplastics in all ecological and environmental conditions has been identified as a global problem. This article aimed to study edible salt-associated microplastics from the major salt-producing states of India. The crystal and powder salt from Tamil Nadu and Gujarat (five samples of powder salt and three samples of crystal salt from each state) were collected and analyzed for their microplastic content.

Tuning the Computational Evaluation of Spectroscopic, ELF, LOL, NCI analysis and Molecular Docking of Novel Anti COVID-19 Molecule 4-Dimethylamino Pyridinium 3, 5-Dichlorosalicylate.

In this work novel antiviral compound 4-(Dimethylamino) Pyridinium 3, 5-dichlorosalicylate was synthesized and characterized by UV-vis, FT-IR, FT-Raman, H NMR and C NMR spectra. Quantum chemical computations were carried out by Density functional theory methods at B3LYP level. Electronic stability of the compound arising from hyper conjugative interactions and charge delocalization is investigated using natural bond orbital analysis.

Characterization and distribution of microplastics in estuarine surface sediments, Kayamkulam estuary, southwest coast of India.

The present study aims to formulate the characterization and distribution of microplastic in the estuarine surface sediments of Kayamkulam estuary, southwest coast of India. The sediments were dominated by fibre and film shaped microplastic substances. The surface sediments were dominated by <1000 μm microplastics.

Causes of heavy metal contamination in groundwater of Tuticorin industrial block, Tamil Nadu, India.

Groundwater is the major freshwater resource in urban and rural areas of India that provides potable water. The quality evaluation of existing groundwater resources is vital and it's quantity for the optimal utilization and maintenance. The bounding coordinates of the selected study area of Tuticorin industrial area is between 8°38'24" and 8°51'0" latitude and between 77°54'36" and 78°12'36" longitude.

The rs61742690 (S783N) single nucleotide polymorphism is a suitable target for disrupting BCL11A-mediated foetal-to-adult globin switching.

Background: B-cell lymphoma/leukaemia 11A (BCL11A) is a C2H2-type zinc-finger transcription factor protein that is a critical modulator of haemoglobin switching and suppresses the production of foetal haemoglobin. Variation in the BCL11A gene ameliorates the severity of sickle cell disease (SCD) and β-thalassemia (β-thal). The BCL11A gene is located on chromosome 2p16.

Do root hydraulic properties change during the early vegetative stage of plant development in barley (Hordeum vulgare)?

Background And Aims: As annual crops develop, transpirational water loss increases substantially. This increase has to be matched by an increase in water uptake through the root system. The aim of this study was to assess the contributions of changes in intrinsic root hydraulic conductivity (Lp, water uptake per unit root surface area, driving force and time), driving force and root surface area to developmental increases in root water uptake.

Characterization of RNA in exosomes secreted by human breast cancer cell lines using next-generation sequencing.

Exosomes are nanosized (30-100 nm) membrane vesicles secreted by most cell types. Exosomes have been found to contain various RNA species including miRNA, mRNA and long non-protein coding RNAs. A number of cancer cells produce elevated levels of exosomes.

Bacteriocin from Bacillus subtilis as a novel drug against diabetic foot ulcer bacterial pathogens.

Objective: To isolate and identify Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis) from soil and to characterize and partially purify the bacteriocin. To evaluate the antimicrobial activity against four diabetic foot ulcer bacterial pathogens.

Biosorption and bio-kinetic studies of halobacterial strains against Ni2+, Al3+ and Hg2+ metal ions.

The present study is an attempt to find out the promising metal (Ni(2+), Al(3+), and Hg(2+)) biosorbant halobacterial strains from saltern pan and to study their biokinetic parameters for metal recovery. Of the selected 65 isolates, Natronobacterium magadii, Natronococcus occultus and Halobacterium sodomense shows the maximum metal resistance activity against Ni(2+) (250 ppm), Al(3+) (600 ppm) and Hg(2+) (25 ppm) metals. Biokinetic parameters such as maximum specific growth rate (μ(max)), substrate removable [S] rate, half velocity constant (K(s)), endogenous or decay co-efficient (k(d)), yield co-efficient rate (Yd(-1)) are also analyzed for the selected metals.