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Reusable Biosensor for Easy RNA Detection from Unfiltered Saliva

Sensors
Biosensors are transforming point-of-care diagnostics by simplifying the detection process and enabling rapid, accurate testing. This study introduces a novel, reusable biosensor designed for direct viral RNA detection from unfiltered saliva, targeting ...
Paweł Wityk, Agata Terebieniec, Robert Nowak, Jacek Łubiński, Martyna Mroczyńska-Szeląg, Tomasz Wityk, Dorota Kostrzewa-Nowak   +6 more
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Monitoring Fungal Communities With the Global Spore Sampling Project

Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2020
The kingdom Fungi is a megadiverse group represented in all ecosystem types. The global diversity and distribution of fungal taxa are poorly known, in part due to the limitations related to traditional fruit-body survey methods.
Otso Ovaskainen, Otso Ovaskainen, Nerea Abrego, Panu Somervuo, Isabella Palorinne, Bess Hardwick, Bess Hardwick, Juha-Matti Pitkänen, Juha-Matti Pitkänen, Nigel R. Andrew, Pascal A. Niklaus, Niels Martin Schmidt, Niels Martin Schmidt, Sebastian Seibold, Sebastian Seibold, Juliane Vogt, Evgeny V. Zakharov, Paul D. N. Hebert, Tomas Roslin, Tomas Roslin, Natalia V. Ivanova   +20 more
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Rethinking plastic waste: innovations in enzymatic breakdown of oil‐based polyesters and bioplastics

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Plastic pollution remains a critical environmental challenge, and current mechanical and chemical recycling methods are insufficient to achieve a fully circular economy. This review highlights recent breakthroughs in the enzymatic depolymerization of both oil‐derived polyesters and bioplastics, including high‐throughput protein engineering, de novo ...
Elena Rosini, Nicolò Antonelli, Gianluca Molla   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Morphological and molecular identification of an unknown fungal isolate from Al‐Dujail District: A new record of Tulostoma winterhoffii in Iraq

Indonesian Journal of Biotechnology
The Tulostoma genus, known as stalkballs or stalked puffballs, belongs to the Agaricaceae family. This study was designed to identify an unknown fungal species collected from the Al‐Dujail district in Iraq based on morphological examination and molecular
Taghreed Khudhur Mohammed, Hanaa Naji Abdullah, Sinai Waleed Mohammed, Muntadher Fadhil Jassim   +3 more
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Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak   +8 more
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Application of direct PCR for phylogenetic analysis of Fusarium fujikuroi species complex isolated from rice seeds

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023
Plant pathogenic fungi cause severe yield losses and mycotoxin contamination in crops. The precise and rapid detection of fungal pathogens is essential for effective disease management. Sequencing universal DNA barcodes has become the standard method for
Hosung Jeon, Jung-Eun Kim, Jung-Wook Yang, Hokyoung Son, Hokyoung Son, Kyunghun Min, Kyunghun Min   +6 more
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Electrosynthesis of Bioactive Chemicals, From Ions to Pharmaceuticals

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review discusses recent advances in electrosynthesis for biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. It covers key electrochemical materials enabling precise delivery of ions and small molecules for cellular modulation and disease treatment, alongside catalytic systems for pharmaceutical synthesis.
Gwangbin Lee, Sojin Kim, Myeongeun Lee, Kyoungsuk Jin, Jimin Park   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Identification of some human pathogenic fungi using four DNA extraction methods

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2017
Dermatophytes being animal and human pathogenic fungi infect some human at one point or the other in their lifetime. For effective control of dermatophytes, accurate identification of the specific species/strain involved must be known.
TO Samuel, AM Ebabhi, AA Adekunle
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Microneedle‐Based Biofertilizer Delivery Improves Plant Growth Through Microbiome Engineering

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This figure shows how microneedles are used to deliver biofertilizers to enhance plant growth through microbial migration, metabolic reprogramming, and changes in plant endogenous microbiome. Abstract This study presents a microneedle‐based system for the delivery of rhizospheric biofertilizers into plant tissues to enhance growth.
Zhicheng Le, Sevugan Mayalagu, Cheng‐Yen Chen, Raktim Bhattacharya, Abhishek Gupta, Jingyuan Li, Zhi Wei Norman Teo, Yufeng Shou, Arya Gopinath MP, Danni Zhong, Tedrick Thomas Salim Lew, Hao Yu, Naweed I. Naqvi, Sanjay Swarup, Andy Tay   +14 more
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The First Updated Checklist of Novel Fungi in Pakistan (1947–2021)

MycoAsia - Journal of Modern Mycology, 2022
The role of fungi in both natural and managed ecosystem processes is unequivocal with mycotaxa being key drivers of soil, plant and animal health. Recent advances in DNA-based species identification and classification have enforced mycologists to update ...
Mubashar Raza, Lei Cai, Muhammad Waseem Abbasi, Rahila Hafeez, Marium Tariq, Paul M. Kirk, Muzammil Hussain, Nalin N. Wijayawardene   +7 more
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