In vivo evaluation of selenium-tellurium based nanoparticles as a novel treatment for bovine mastitis.

Background: Bovine mastitis is one of the main causes of reduced production in dairy cows. The infection of the mammary gland is mainly caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, whose resistant strains make the treatment of mastitis with conventional antibiotics very difficult and result in high losses. Therefore, it is important to develop novel therapeutic agents to overcome the resistance of mastitis-causing strains.

Review of the Relationships Between Human Gut Microbiome, Diet, and Obesity.

Obesity is a complex disease that increases the risk of other pathologies. Its prevention and long-term weight loss maintenance are problematic. Gut microbiome is considered a potential obesity modulator.

Occurrence of mycotoxins in milk thistle: to be included in legislation or not?

The silymarin complex extracted from milk thistle provides significant health benefits, particularly due to its antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties. However, plant substances can be contaminated by a number of fungi types and their secondary metabolites-mycotoxins. This work deals with the determination of aflatoxins and zearalenone and its metabolites in 39 different samples grown in 2020 and 2021.

The identity of Luperus metallicus Jacoby, 1894 (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Galerucinae).

Luperus metallicus Jacoby, 1894, known from the Indonesian islands Bali, Sumbawa, Adonara and Timor, is redescribed and transferred to the genus Charaea Baly, 1878. Color photos of the habitus, body details, and drawings of the genitalia are presented.

Two new species of Diastatotropis Lacordaire from protected areas in central and east Madagascar (Coleoptera: Anthribidae).

Two new species, Diastatotropis lusti Trýzna, Blažej & Rakotonirina sp. nov. and Diastatotropis petulae Trýzna, Blažej & Rakotonirina sp.

Contribution to the knowledge of Diastatotropis Lacordaire including two resurrected names (Coleoptera: Anthribidae).

Diastatotropis striata Wolfrum, 1961 stat. rest. and Diastatotropis viridans (Fairmaire, 1897) stat.

Revision of Madagascan Cleridae (Coleoptera: Cleroidea). Part I.-The genus Biflabelotillus Pic, 1949 (Tillinae).

The genus Biflabelotillus Pic, 1949 is reviewed and a new species B. bicolorus sp. nov.

Two new species of Bryaxis Kugelann, 1794 (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Pselaphinae) from Montenegro.

Two new species of the genus Bryaxis Kugelann, 1794, Bryaxis duboki sp. nov. and Bryaxis biogradensis sp.

A new species of Apatenia Pascoe (Coleoptera: Anthribidae) from central Madagascar, with a key to species, additions to the distribution of rare species of the genus, and general notes about threats to anthribid diversity.

A new species Apatenia kuntei Trýzna & Rakotonirina sp. nov. (Anthribidae: Anthribinae: Platyrhinini) from the Ambohitantely Special Reserve in central Madagascar is described.

Contrasting strategies in morphological and physiological response to drought stress among temperate forest understory forbs and graminoids.

Drought stress can profoundly affect plant growth and physiological vitality, yet there is a notable scarcity of controlled drought experiments focused on herbaceous species of the forest understorey. In this study, we collected seeds from five forb and four graminoid species common in European temperate forests. Seeds were germinated under controlled glasshouse conditions and subjected to moderate drought stress for 5 weeks.

Exploring consumers' perceptions of online purchase decision factors: electroencephalography and eye-tracking evidence.

Introduction: Consumer behavior on the Internet is influenced by factors that can affect consumers' perceptions and attention to products. Understanding these processes at the neurobiological level can help to understand consumers' implicit responses to marketing stimuli. The objective of this study is to use electroencephalography (EEG) to investigate the differential effects of selected online purchase decision factors that are becoming increasingly important in online shopping.

Ecological and intrinsic drivers of foraging parameters of Eurasian lynx at a continental scale.

The estimation of foraging parameters is fundamental for understanding predator ecology. Predation and feeding can vary with multiple factors, such as prey availability, presence of kleptoparasites and human disturbance. However, our knowledge is mostly limited to local scales, which prevents studying effects of environmental factors across larger ecological gradients.

Divergent Molecular Responses to Heavy Water in Compared to Bacteria and Yeast.

Heavy water (DO) is scarce in nature, and despite its physical similarity to water, DO disrupts cellular function due to the isotope effect. While microbes can survive in nearly pure DO, eukaryotes such as are more sensitive and are unable to survive higher concentrations of DO. To explore the underlying molecular mechanisms for these differences, we conducted a comparative proteomic analysis of , , and after 180 min of growth in a DO-supplemented media.

Enhancing of Rabbit Sperm Cryopreservation with Antioxidants Mito-Tempo and Berberine.

Cryopreservation plays a critical role in animal breeding and the conservation of endangered species, but it often compromises sperm characteristics such as morphology, motility, and viability due to oxidative stress. This study explores the antioxidative effect of Mito-Tempo (MT) and Berberine (BER) to enhance post-thaw sperm quality in rabbits. Pooled rabbit sperm samples were supplemented with different concentrations (0.

Perspectives of Insulating Biodegradable Composites Derived from Agricultural Lignocellulosic Biomass and Fungal Mycelium: A Comprehensive Study of Thermal Conductivity and Density Characteristics.

The research suggests a production method of insulating composites created from lignocellulosic agricultural biomass with fungal mycelium as a binder agent and offers a deeper investigation of their thermophysical properties. Particularly, the samples were meticulously evaluated for density and thermal conductivity. The function was built on the suggestion by the authors regarding the thermal conductivity-weight ratio indicator.

Enhanced cadmium immobilization in soil using Fe- and Zn-doped biochar: Mechanisms and safety implications for Cicer arietinum L.

Cd toxicity emerges as a major environmental concern with detrimental impacts on global agricultural systems and food safety. Therefore, there is an urgent need to cope with the high concentration of Cd in the soil and crops. This study elucidates the potential of iron (FeBC) and zinc doped biochar (ZnBC) on the growth and yield of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.

Microfluidics chips fabrication techniques comparison.

This study investigates various microfluidic chip fabrication techniques, highlighting their applicability and limitations in the context of urgent diagnostic needs showcased by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a detailed examination of methods such as computer numerical control milling of a polymethyl methacrylate, soft lithography for polydimethylsiloxane-based devices, xurography for glass-glass chips, and micromachining-based silicon-glass chips, we analyze each technique's strengths and trade-offs. Hence, we discuss the fabrication complexity and chip thermal properties, such as heating and cooling rates, which are essential features of chip utilization for a polymerase chain reaction.

Network analysis of depressive and anxiety symptoms with well-being in students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a repeated cross-sectional study.

The university student population is particularly vulnerable to depression, which was identified during the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding how depressive symptoms are interrelated with mental and physical health in students is essential. The aim of this study was to reveal the network of depressive and anxiety symptoms with respect to well-being (life satisfaction, physical health, physical activity, and perceived stress) during a difficult situation-the COVID-19 pandemic-at two measurement points of different pandemic severities.

Distance-based paper microfluidic devices for rapid visual quantification of heavy metals in herbal supplements and cosmetics.

Distance-based detection (DbD) on paper-based microfluidic analytical devices (μPADs) has emerged as a promising, cost-effective, simple, and instrumentation-free assay method. Broadening the applicability of a new way of immobilization of reagent for DbD on μPADs (DμPADs) is presented, employing an ion exchange (IE) interaction of an anionic metallochromic reagent, 2-(5-bromo-2-pyridylazo)-5-[-propyl--(3-sulfopropyl)amino]phenol (5-Br-PAPS), on the anion-exchange filter paper. The IE DμPADs demonstrate superiority over standard cellulose filter paper in terms of the degree of reagent immobilization, detection sensitivity, and clear detection endpoints due to the strong retention of 5-Br-PAPS.

New Horizons in Plant-Microbe Interactions.

Theophrastus, an ancient Greek philosopher known as the "Father of Botany," was among the first to document plant diseases, establishing an understanding of plant biotic interactions some 2300 years ago [...

Leveraging Spruce Bark Particle Morphology for Enhanced Internal Bonding in Particleboard Production.

The continuous rise in global demand for wood products has led to an increase in prices and a surge in research into alternative resources. As a byproduct of the timber industry, bark has emerged as a promising supplement in particleboard (PB) production. However, its anatomical structure, the presence of extractives, and its inferior mechanical properties complicate the production process, which have not yet been fully overcome at a commercial scale.