The purpose of this literature review is to provide a fundamental synopsis of current research pertaining to artificial intelligence (AI) within the domain of clinical practice. Artificial intelligence has revolutionized the field of medicine and hea...
The olive tree is currently cultivated worldwide, with higher incidence in Mediterranean Basin. Its climate is highly favorable to the synthesis of phenolic compounds, stored in olive leaves; their consumption has been linked to a lower incidence of...
Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is a process which uses the bone’s natural healing tendencies to repair and lengthen pathologic, missing, or malformed bone. The mechanism of DO mimics the pathway that the body uses in any other fracture repair ho...
Circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy has emerged as a powerful tool in the study of protein folding, structure, and function. This review explores the versatile applications of CD spectroscopy in unraveling the intricate relationship between protein...
While traditional multivitamin and mineral (MVM) supplements generally come in tablet form, new powder forms of MVM supplements are available with theoretically higher bioavailability relative to tablet MVM supplements. The purpose of this study was...
This research reviews deep learning methodologies for detecting leukemia, a critical cancer diagnosis and treatment aspect. Using a systematic mapping study (SMS) and systematic literature review (SLR), thirty articles published between 2019 and 2023...
Exploratory data analysis and statistical moments were used to investigate the potential impact of ceiling and floor effects in medical trials. A total of 150 treatment-naive eyes were assessed in a retrospective case study of patients who were treat...
Consumers are looking for safer and more natural food options that are produced through natural methods without using synthetic preservatives. They also desire extended shelf life for their food products. Several medicinal and aromatic plants species...
Dermatoses are essentially caused by infection or free radical aggression, immunoallergic disorders, or can be secondary to general diseases. Management of dermatoses by modern medicine is complex and costly, and the development of alternative treatm...
Immune thrombocytopenia, formerly idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP), is an autoimmune disease characterized by the depletion of platelets below 100,000/µL when other causes of thrombocytopenia have been ruled out. It is associated with...
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) are variations that occur at single nucleotides in the genome and are present at an appreciable level in a population. SNPs can be linked to phenotypes of interest, for example diseases, recent adaptations, or s...
Red wine grapes have an important impact on the economy of many regions, both for wine quality and for their richness in phenolic compounds, which have many health benefits. Climate has been changing substantially in the last years, which affects gre...
An aqueous leaf extract of Egeria densa was used to green-synthesize iron (II) and iron (III) oxide nanoparticles from ferrous sulphate and ferric chloride, respectively. The successful green synthesis of the nanoparticles was confirmed through UV&nd...
Deregulated transcription is a well-known characteristic of cancer cells, with differentially expressed genes being a common feature of several cancers. Often, deregulated transcription is a consequence of alterations in transcription factors (TFs),...
Background: Expansion of OKF6/TERT-2 oral epithelial cells in vitro is important for studying the molecular biology of disease and pathology affecting the oral cavity. Keratinocyte serum-free medium (KSFM) is the medium of choice for this cell line....
Increasing evidence indicates that the cultivation of mindful eating, adherence to the Mediterranean lifestyle, and the development of psychological resilience may contribute to the enhancement of overall health and well-being. The purpose of this st...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the top 10 global health threats facing humanity, and the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is among the heavily affected regions due to its weak health systems and limited resources. Due to an escalating number of AMR...
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum is omnipresent in vegetable fermentations. Its large metabolic capacity and its ability to adapt to the fermenting microenvironment enable this species, in many cases, to dominate the microecosystem and drive the ferment...
Cancer pain is a highly prevalent problem and one of the most distressing symptoms in cancer patients. The management of cancer pain is one of the most significant challenges in the care of these patients. Cancer pain must be treated quickly and effe...
Rapid and accurate pathogen identification is crucial in effectively combating infectious diseases. However, the current diagnostic tools for bacterial infections predominantly rely on century-old culture-based methods. Furthermore, recent research h...
Common beans are a vital source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Increasing common beans productivity is crucial for improving food security and farmers’ incomes globally. This study evaluated the growth and yield responses of common beans t...
Multifunctional materials and devices with captivating properties can be assembled from cellulose and cellulose-based composite materials combining functionality with structural performance. Cellulose is one of the most abundant renewable materials w...
Flow cytometry is widely applied to infer the ploidy and genome size (GS) of plant nuclei. The conventional approach of sample preparation, reliant on fresh plant material to release intact nuclei, often results in poor yields of nuclei in conditions...
The genus Crossiella contains two species, C. equi, causing nocardioform placentitis in horses, and C. cryophila, an environmental bacterium. Apart from C. equi, which is not discussed here, environmental Crossiella is rarely reported in the literatu...
Protoplasts offer a promising alternative to embryogenic cell suspensions (ECS) for gene editing in banana, potentially overcoming several limitations associated with ECS-based transformation systems. This study aimed to optimize protoplast isolation...
Torn and damaged menisci resulting from trauma are very common knee injuries, which can cause pain and mobility limitations and lead to osteoarthritis. Meniscal injuries can require surgery to repair the tissue damage and restore mobility. Here we de...
Papaya is a globally important crop, with production primarily based on hermaphrodite plants. Papaya has three sex types—male, female, and hermaphrodite—determined by flower morphology, but this is only distinguishable at the flowering st...
Pulse proteins are playing significant roles in the alternative protein space due to the demand for foods produced in an environmentally sustainable manner and, most importantly, due to the demand for foods of nutritious value. There has been extensi...
Experimental research demands the selection of appropriate models to align with study objectives and conditions. Traditional experimental models, such as in vivo animal studies and in vitro systems like organoids, present nutraceutical and pharmaceut...
Growing demands for sustainable and ecological nanoparticle synthesis methods have incentivized the scientific community to develop new approaches to counteract these challenges. Green synthesis resorts to biocomponents obtained from plants, bacteria...
The metabolic diversity of soil microbiota embodies diverse functional capabilities that support ecosystem resilience, driving essential biogeochemical processes and facilitating the optimization of sustainable agricultural systems. Integrating cover...
Bacterial contamination of water and food sources is still a major source of diseases. Early detection of potential pathogens is key to prevent their spreading and severe health risks. Here, we describe a fast, low-cost detection assay based on horse...
From an evolutive perspective, tumor cells endure successive turnover upon stress conditions and pressure to adapt to new environments. These cells use exceptional communication skills to share biological information to “survive upon every meta...
Kidney cancer has become a major global health issue over time, showing how early detection can play a very important role in mediating the disease. Traditional histological image analysis is recognized as the clinical gold standard for diagnosis, al...
Anterior tooth (ANT) contacts induce a short-latency reflex inhibition of the human jaw-closing muscles. The jaw is a rigid class 1 lever for pinpoint targeting muscle force into a single bite point, the pivoting food particle. Seesaw reflex movement...
The interest in under-utilized crops as a functional food for animals and humans has been increasing recently with advancing research and the need for crop improvement. Canadian forage crops including alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) and fenugreek (Trigo...
Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most common malignancies in men, where early and accurate detection is crucial. While PSA testing has been the diagnostic standard, its limited specificity leads to unnecessary biopsies and missed significant cance...
Over the last ten years, with the progress of in vitro culture methods, it has been possible to build increasingly reliable models to effectively mimic in vivo ones. The translational methodological approach that combined biotechnology and biomedical...
Carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1 (CPT1), which catalyzes the rate-limiting step of fatty acid oxidation, has been implicated in therapeutic approaches to several human diseases characterized by aberrant lipid metabolism. The isoform-specific quantifi...
Background and objectives: Carbohydrates such as fructooligosaccharides (FOSs) are associated with improved gastrointestinal health and the prevention of excess body fat. We evaluated the long-term effects of high amounts of FOS on metabolic paramete...
Cannabis sativa is used for multiple purposes, notably for its medicinal properties. It produces various secondary metabolites, including cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids, which have therapeutic value and typically produce high amounts in femal...
Central nervous system (CNS) white matter pathologies accompany many diseases across the lifespan, yet their biochemical bases, mechanisms, and consequences have remained poorly understood due to the complexity of myelin lipid-based research. However...
Chitinases are biotechnologically relevant enzymes that can be applied in such different sectors as pharmaceutical, food, environmental management, the biocontrol of pests and in the paper and cellulose industry. Microorganisms as filamentous fungi a...
Bone regeneration and repair are complex processes with the potential of added complications, like delayed repair, fracture non-union, and post-surgical infections. These conditions remain a challenge globally, pressurizing the economy and patients s...
Cardiac contractile cells depend on calcium in order to function. Understanding the regulation of calcium influx, efflux, and release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum is essential. The focus of this investigation is to address how a reduction of funct...
As isobutanol exhibits higher energy density and lower hygroscopicity than ethanol, it is considered a better candidate biofuel. The sustainable supply of inedible biomass and lack of competition with the food supply have stimulated significant world...
Toothpaste is an essential oral hygiene product commonly used to sustain oral health due to its incorporation of antimicrobial agents. Numerous functional toothpastes enriched with antimicrobial agents have been developed and are available to consume...
Drug discovery is inherently a multi-criteria optimization problem. In the first instance, it involves a tremendously large chemical space, where each compound can be characterized by multiple molecular and biological properties. Modern computational...
As schools go digital, the use of tablet computers is increasing. Concerns are raised that the extensive use of tablets and the associated bent-over posture may negatively affect the individual’s health. In order to analyse the possible effects...
Exercise-induced muscle damage is associated with symptoms such as inflammation, delayed-onset muscle soreness, and impaired muscle performance. The intake of cocoa polyphenols has been suggested to improve muscle recovery due to their antioxidant an...
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