The effects of consuming whole-cell biomass of the green algae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii on gastrointestinal health in mice and humans was examined.A 14-day murine model of acute colitis revealed significantly less weight loss in mice that received C.reinhardtii biomass by oral gavage.Based on this result, human volunteers with varying gastrointest
The podocarpus aphid, Neophyllaphis podocarpi Takahashi, is a pest of Podocarpus species in Florida, namely the nonnative Latest Product Releases & Innovations – Stay Updated! ornamental shrub Podocarpus macrophyllus (common names include bigleaf podocarpus, kusamaki, podo, Japanese yew, and southern yew) (Stamps no date).The podocarpus aphid is
The filarial nematode Brugia malayi is an etiological agent of Lymphatic Filariasis.The capability of B.malayi and other parasitic nematodes to modulate host biology is recognized but the mechanisms by which such manipulation occurs are obscure.An emerging paradigm is the release of parasite-derived extracellular vesicles (EV) containing bioactive
Abstract Background Schistosomiasis is prevalent in tropical and subtropical areas and rarely reported in developed countries.Schistosomiasis often occurs as a chronic illness, which can cause liver and intestinal damage.Appendicitis is an unusual complication of schistosomiasis.We herein present a case of acute appendicitis associated with the pre
Spoilage status of whole and filleted chill-stored meagre caught in January and July was evaluated using sensory, microbiological, 16S metabarcoding and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) analysis.Based on the sensory analysis, shelf-life was 15 and 12 days for the whole fish taken in January and July, respectively, while 7 days for fish fillets of