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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Computational methods were combined with an experimental setup in order to investigate the response of human umbilical cord stem cells to 3D electrospun and printed scaffolds, when dynamically stimulated in a bioreactor. Key parameters associated to...
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),...
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...
Hematologic malignancies, including leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, pose significant therapeutic challenges due to their heterogeneity and high relapse rates. Nanotechnology has emerged as a promising avenue for precision drug delivery in t...
The global demand for packaging materials and energy is constantly increasing, requiring the exploration of new concepts. In this work, we presented a bioeconomic concept that uses steam explosion and phase separation to simultaneously generate fiber...
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...
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...
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...
In apple (Malus domestica), the level and timing of crop load have a major impact on the final fruit size and can also play a role in optimising internal fruit quality. Ideal crop loads vary with cultivar, but very few cultivars have recommended crop...
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...
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...
The genus Quercus (Fagaceae) is one of the most widely distributed and species-diverse trees in the Northern Hemisphere. The present study addresses the investigation of the phyto-chemical profile by ten assays, the antioxidant activity scavenging of...
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...
Stool is a mixture of excrement, microbiota, enzymes, undigested material, and small molecules. Fecal metabolomics has gained interest recently, owing to advances in metabolomics and growing research into both the host’s physiology and the gut...
Brewer’s spent grain (BSG) is a residue that holds significant potential for various applications. Given its inherently high moisture levels, it becomes imperative to explore methods for preserving it. This study investigates the use of refract...
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...
Two-P-domain K+ (K2p) channels are responsible for maintaining the resting membrane potential. K2p channels have varied expression in healthy tissue, but they also change in cancerous or diseased states. The correlation and causation as regards the a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The build-up of lipofuscin—an age-associated biomarker referred to as hyperfluorescence—is considered a precursor in the progression of geographic atrophy (GA). Prior studies have attempted to classify hyperfluorescent regions to explain...
As climate change is an imminent threat to the environment and agriculture, there is an increasing need to find immediate solutions capable of compensating for water deficits even in semi-arid conditions. This study is focused on the evaluation of th...
Infestations of stored-product pests cause significant losses of agricultural produce every year. Despite various environmental and health risks, chemical insecticides are now a ready-to-use solution for pest control. Against this background and in t...
Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound derived from Cannabis sativa, is believed to have anxiety-reducing and antidepressant effects. However, existing data are inconsistent, likely due to variations in experimental designs, dosages, and stre...
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...
Grape pomace is a winery byproduct that is rich in polyphenols with antioxidant capacity. This study investigated the effect of 0, 5, and 10% inclusion of dehydrated grape pomace (DGP) in finishing pig diets on the growth performance, carcass traits,...
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...
Rivers are crucial hydrological cycle components, supporting ecosystems and human activities. Managing and protecting river water quality is essential. Diatoms, microscopic algae, are widespread and sensitive to changes in water quality, making them...
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...
This review summarizes recent findings on the diverse roles of bacterial sialidases in microbial biology. Bacterial sialidases, also known as neuraminidases, are exog α-lycosidases that cleave terminal sialic acid residues from a number of comp...
The role of oxidants and antioxidants in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been actively explored since the early 1980s, starting with the role of the respiratory burst of neutrophils and ischemia in bowel pathology. Since that time, the enzymatic...
Genomics-based diagnostic data (GBDD) are becoming increasingly important for laboratory diagnostics. Due to the large quantity of data and their heterogeneity, GBDD poses a big data challenge. Current analysis tools for GBDD are primarily designed f...
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...
