Two new species of South Asian Cnemaspis Strauch, 1887 (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from the far northern peaks of the Western Ghats, India.

We describe two new species of South Asian Cnemaspis from far northern peaks of the Northern Western Ghats of Maharashtra, India. The two new species are the most northernly distributed representatives of the girii clade and are phylogenetically and morphologically allied to C. uttaraghati.

Five new species of the Cnemaspis beddomei clade (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from high elevation, evergreen forests of the Southern Western Ghats, India.

We describe five new species allied to Cnemaspis beddomei from the Southern Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu, India using morphological data and mitochondrial sequence divergence. The new species are members of the beddomei and anamudiensis subclades within the beddomei clade and are from boulder habitats in evergreen forests in Tenkasi (Cnemaspis tenkasiensis sp. nov.

A new small-sized Calotes Cuvier (Squamata: Agamidae: Draconinae) from the Subansiri river basin, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

We describe a new species of small-sized Calotes from mid-elevation (~1270 m asl.), swidden or shifting cultivation areas in the Subansiri river basin, Upper Subansiri District, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Mitochondrial sequence data (ND2) recovers Calotes sinyik sp.

Two new nocturnal species of South Asian Cnemaspis Strauch, 1887 (Squamata: Gekkonidae) of the wynadensis clade from the southern Western Ghats, India.

We describe two new medium-bodied, nocturnal species of South Asian Cnemaspis from the southern Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu, India in an integrative taxonomic framework. The two new species are phylogenetically and morphologically allied to the wynadensis clade and can be distinguished from other species of the wynadensis clade and each other by a combination of nonoverlapping morphological characters including body size, homogeneous dorsal pholidosis, the number of femoral pores and poreless scales separating these series, the number of ventral scales across the midbody and longitudinal scales from mental to cloaca, the number of dorsal granules around the body; and an uncorrected pairwise ND2 sequence divergence of 8.2-22.

A preliminary taxonomic revision of the girii clade of South Asian Cnemaspis Strauch, 1887 (Squamata: Gekkonidae) with the description of four new species from southern Maharashtra, India.

The girii clade is the most diverse clade of South Asian Cnemaspis in the Northern Western Ghats, including ten valid species. Recent collections of four divergent lineages from southern Maharashtra prompted us to examine the type material of all species in the girii clade, which led to the discovery of numerous errors and discrepancies in the literature. We take this opportunity to provide an updated and expanded morphological dataset including diagnoses and comparisons for all species of the girii clade and to build an almost complete species-level phylogeny including the first ND2 sequences of C.

Polyol-Assisted Synthesis of Ni/Cu/Ag Trimetallic Nanoparticles for Nonlinear Optical Applications.

Trimetallic nanoparticles (TMNPs) have opened a broad spectrum of applications with a new class of materialistic combinations in several fields from electronics to medicinal and environmental applications. In this work, we report the synthesis and characterization of Ni/Cu/Ag TMNPs using the polyol method and their nonlinear optical (NLO) studies. A broad surface plasmon resonance (SPR) peak at 443 nm evidences the formation of the Ni/Cu/Ag TMNPs with a peak shift compared to their mono- or bimetallic counterparts.

Karyotype, Male Meiosis, and Pollen Features of Barleria (Acanthaceae): A Wild Ornamental From India.

Barleria is a palaeotropical genus of herbs, shrubs, and rarely climbers or trees. We investigated the karyotypes and male meiosis of 12 and 13 species, respectively, for the first time. Mitotic metaphases revealed two chromosome counts, 2n = 40 and 2n = 44.

Nanocarbon eco-hydrogel kit: on-site visual metal ion sensing and dye cleanup, advancing the circular economy in environmental remediation.

The naked-eye detection of hazardous pollutants through simple and cost-effective techniques is of great interest to the scientific community and related stakeholders in analytical science. The present study emphases the development of a stimuli-responsive probe by encountering sophisticated techniques for the detection of environmental pollutants. Herein, highly swellable and fluorescent-WTR-CDs-loaded HB-Alg/Gel@WTR-CDs was fabricated through a simple extrusion dripping method.

Chitosan-Functionalized Lithium Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Magnetic Hyperthermia Applications.

In this study, various compositions of α-FeO, LiFeO, where = 0.1, 0.3, and 0.

Microplastic contamination in Indian rice: A comprehensive characterization and health risk assessment.

In this study, we investigate, for the first time, the abundance, distribution, chemical composition, and exposure of microplastics (MPs) in Indian rice and their impact on human health. The physical and chemical characteristics of MPs were measured using a stereomicroscope, μ-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and μ-Raman spectroscopy. MPs were identified in all samples, with an average abundance of 30.

Synthesis, characterization, and antibacterial study of chitosan-zinc oxide nanocomposite-coated superhydrophobic cotton fabric.

Awareness of microbial infection, hygiene, and personal health has increased in recent years, particularly in light of the pervasive pandemic encountered by the global community. This has prompted the development of antibacterial and superhydrophobic cotton fabric to address the pressing challenge. In this investigation, we report bio-mediated zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) synthesized using leaf extract and zinc acetate.

Ultra-Transparent and Multifunctional IZVO Mesh Electrodes for Next-Generation Flexible Optoelectronics.

Mechanically durable transparent electrodes are essential for achieving long-term stability in flexible optoelectronic devices. Furthermore, they are crucial for applications in the fields of energy, display, healthcare, and soft robotics. Conducting meshes represent a promising alternative to traditional, brittle, metal oxide conductors due to their high electrical conductivity, optical transparency, and enhanced mechanical flexibility.

Design and development of Fujicalin-based axitinib liquisolid compacts for improved dissolution and bioavailability to treat renal cell carcinoma.

Poor dissolution of axitinib (AXT) limits its effectiveness through the oral route. The present study investigated, prospective of liquisolid (LS) technology to improve dissolution rate and oral bioavailability of AXT to treat renal cell carcinoma. LS compacts were fabricated with PEG 200, Fujicalin SG, and Aerosil 200 as solvent, carrier, and coat material, respectively.

LED induced non-thermal preservation of muscle foods: A systematic review.

LED technology has emerged as a promising non-thermal preservation method for highly perishable muscle foods like meat and fish. Muscle foods are most susceptible to spoilage due to their high moisture content and nutrient density, which create an ideal environment for microbial growth, chemical oxidation, and enzymatic activity, which negatively alter their quality. LED treatment offers an effective solution by significantly reducing microbial loads and extending shelf life without adversely affecting sensory and nutritional properties.

Graphitic carbon nitride-based electrochemical sensors: A comprehensive review of their synthesis, characterization, and applications.

Graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN) has garnered much attention as a promising 2D material in the realm of electrochemical sensors. It contains a polymeric matrix that can serve as an economical and non-toxic electrode material for the detection of a diverse range of analytes. However, its performance is impeded by a relatively limited active surface area and inherent instability.

Porous calcium silicate bioactive material-alginate composite for bone regeneration.

Bone tissue engineering aims to address bone-related problems that arise from trauma, infection, tumors, and surgery. Polymer and calcium silicate bioactive material (BM) based composites are commonly preferred as potential materials for bone treatment. However, the polymer has low bioactivity, thus, the current work aims to prepare a composite scaffold based on BM-sodium alginate (Alg) by varying the Alg percentage to optimize the porous nature of the composite.

Vidarabine as a novel antifungal agent against Candida albicans: insights on mechanism of action.

Around 1.5 million mortality cases due to fungal infection are reported annually, posing a massive threat to global health. However, the effectiveness of current antifungal therapies in the treatment of invasive fungal infections is limited.

Exploring the globoid cell leukodystrophy protein network and therapeutic interventions.

Globoid cell leukodystrophy is a severe rare disorder characterized by white matter degradation, resulting in a progressive loss of physical and mental abilities and has extremely limited therapeutic interventions. Therefore, this study aimed to delve into the Globoid cell leukodystrophy associated intricate network of differentially expressed genes (p < 0.05, |Fc|> 1) to identify potential druggable targets and possible therapeutic interventions using small molecules.

Synthesized diterpene lactone derivative attenuated Freund's complete adjuvant-induced arthritis in Wistar rats.

Objectives: In this study, the SP-38 (Diterpene Lactone derivative) was designed, synthesized from clerodane diterpene (lactone) isolated from var. pendula, and tested for anti-arthritic activity using the FCA-induced arthritic rat model.

Materials And Methods: This study examined the effects of SP-38 using three different doses (20, 10, and 5 mg/kg) by oral administration for 21 days from day 8 after 0.

Genotype and Phenotype of 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency: A Single Center Experience from Western India.

Objective: To describe the genotype-phenotype characteristics of patients with 21-hydroxylase deficiency from western India and ascertain the prevalence of various phenotypes of 21-hydroxylase deficiency.

Methods: Patients with 21-hydroxylase deficiency, diagnosed clinically and biochemically, were prospectively enrolled and classified into salt wasting (SW), simple virilizing (SV), and non-classic (NC) phenotypes and were subjected to genetic testing of CYP21A2 by targeted sequencing and multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA).

Results: Eighty (64; 46, XX) probands with 21-hydroxylase deficiency were analyzed.

Molecular phylogenetic reconstruction improves the taxonomic understanding of Indian Dipcadi (Asparagaceae) and reveals a new species from the bank of Hiranyakeshi River, Maharashtra, India.

Dipcadi (Scilloideae: Asparagaceae) is a genus of bulbous monocots with approximately 40 species, of which 13 occur in India. Species delimitation within the genus has been troublesome hindering a comprehensive phylogenetic analysis. The most recent phylogeny of the subfamily Ornithogaloideae included six species of Dipcadi only from Africa.

Bioactive material‑sodium alginate-polyvinyl alcohol composite film scaffold for bone tissue engineering application.

Road accidents and infection-causing diseases during bone surgery are serious problems in orthopedics, and thus, addressing these pressing challenges is crucial. In the present study, the 70S30C calcium silicate bioactive material (BM) is synthesized by a sustainable approach employing a precipitation method using recycled rice husk and eggshells as a precursor of silica and calcium. Further, 70S30C BM is composited with sodium alginate (SA) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and the films were prepared by solvent casting method.

Current paradigms and future challenges in harnessing gut bacterial symbionts of insects for biodegradation of plastic wastes.

The ubiquitous incorporation of plastics into daily life, coupled with inefficient recycling practices, has resulted in the accumulation of millions of metric tons of plastic waste, that poses a serious threat to the Earth's sustainability. Plastic pollution, a global problem, disrupts the ecological balance and endangers various life forms. Efforts to combat plastic pollution are underway, with a promising avenue being biological degradation facilitated by certain insects and their symbiotic gut microorganisms, particularly bacteria.

Degradation of organic Pollutant by Using of BiVO-NiFeO Heterostructure Photocatalyst under Visible Light Irradiation: Assessment of Detoxicity Study Using .

The current study mainly concentrates on the photocatalytic activity of composite nanomaterial of BiVO (BVO), NiFeO (NFO), and BiVO-NiFeO (BVO-NFO) under visible light. Among these, BVO-NFO composite degrades crystal violet dye within 60 min with a percentage degradation of 95.65% under visible light illumination.