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Food safety news events classification via a hierarchical transformer model (2023)
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Xiong, S., Tian, W., Batra, V., Fan, X., Xi, L., Liu, H., & Liu, L. (2023). Food safety news events classification via a hierarchical transformer model. Heliyon, 9(7), Article e17806. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17806

In light of the significance of regulatory authorities and the rising demand for information disclosure, a vast amount of information on food safety news reports is readily accessible on the Internet. The extraction of such information for precise cl... Read More about Food safety news events classification via a hierarchical transformer model.

The stigma associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL): A protocol for a systematic review (2023)
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Nuwangi, H., Agampodi, T. C., Price, H. P., Shepherd, T., Weerakoon, K. G., & Agampodi, S. B. (2023). The stigma associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL): A protocol for a systematic review. PloS one, 18(5), Article ARTN e0285663. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0285663

Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease with three main clinical types; cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL), and visceral leishmaniasis (VL). CL and MCL are considered to be highly stigmatizing due to potentially dis... Read More about The stigma associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL): A protocol for a systematic review.

Validation of Recombinant Heparan Sulphate Reagents for CNS Repair. (2023)
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Turnbull, J. (2023). Validation of Recombinant Heparan Sulphate Reagents for CNS Repair. Biology, 12(3), Article 407. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology12030407

Therapies that target the multicellular pathology of central nervous system (CNS) disease/injury are urgently required. Modified non-anticoagulant heparins mimic the heparan sulphate (HS) glycan family and have been proposed as therapeutics for CNS r... Read More about Validation of Recombinant Heparan Sulphate Reagents for CNS Repair..

Novel TDP1 Inhibitors: Disubstituted Thiazolidine-2,4-Diones Containing Monoterpene Moieties. (2023)
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Reynisson, J. (2023). Novel TDP1 Inhibitors: Disubstituted Thiazolidine-2,4-Diones Containing Monoterpene Moieties. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24043834

Tyrosyl-DNA-phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1) is a promising target for antitumor therapy; the use of TDP1 inhibitors with a topoisomerase 1 poison such as topotecan is a potential combination therapy. In this work, a novel series of 3,5-disubstituted thiaz... Read More about Novel TDP1 Inhibitors: Disubstituted Thiazolidine-2,4-Diones Containing Monoterpene Moieties..

Chemokine CXCL4 interactions with extracellular matrix proteoglycans mediate widespread immune cell recruitment independent of chemokine receptors. (2023)
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Gray, A., Karlsson, R., Roberts, A., Ridley, A., Pun, N., Khan, B., …Salanga, C. (2023). Chemokine CXCL4 interactions with extracellular matrix proteoglycans mediate widespread immune cell recruitment independent of chemokine receptors. Cell Reports, 111930 - ?. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.celrep.2022.111930

Leukocyte recruitment from the vasculature into tissues is a crucial component of the immune system but is also key to inflammatory disease. Chemokines are central to this process but have yet to be therapeutically targeted during inflammation due to... Read More about Chemokine CXCL4 interactions with extracellular matrix proteoglycans mediate widespread immune cell recruitment independent of chemokine receptors..

A preliminary study into the impact of using three-dimensional models in forensic anthropology learning and teaching. (2022)
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Collings, A., & Craik, K. (2022). A preliminary study into the impact of using three-dimensional models in forensic anthropology learning and teaching. Science and Justice, 814 - 821. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scijus.2022.04.006

Forensic anthropology has traditionally relied on two-dimensional (2D) images, such as photographs and sketches, to perform analyses, and disseminate findings. However, as 3D imaging technology advances, it has become more widely implemented into for... Read More about A preliminary study into the impact of using three-dimensional models in forensic anthropology learning and teaching..

The chemical ecology of a model aphid pest, Myzus persicae, and its natural enemies (2022)
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Ali, J. (2022). The chemical ecology of a model aphid pest, Myzus persicae, and its natural enemies. (Thesis). Keele University

The peach potato aphid, Myzus persicae, is a serious crop pest with a worldwide distribution. It has short generation time, high reproductive rate and the ability to adapt to new hosts and develop resistance against major class of insecticides. There... Read More about The chemical ecology of a model aphid pest, Myzus persicae, and its natural enemies.

Community-Based Interventions for the Prevention and Control of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Systematic Review (2022)
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Polidano, K., Wenning, B., Ruiz-Cadavid, A., Dawaishan, B., Panchal, J., Gunasekara, S., …Dikomitis, L. (2022). Community-Based Interventions for the Prevention and Control of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Systematic Review. Social Sciences, 11(10), Article 490. https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci11100490

<jats:p>We reviewed the evidence on community-based interventions for the prevention and control of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL). Community initiatives tailored towards awareness and mobilisation are regarded as a priority area in the Neglected Tropi... Read More about Community-Based Interventions for the Prevention and Control of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Systematic Review.

Evidence for multiple binding modes in the initial contact between SARS-CoV-2 spike S1 protein and cell surface glycans. (2022)
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Parafioriti, M., Ni, M., Petitou, M., Mycroft‐West, C. J., Rudd, T. R., Gandhi, N. S., …Elli, S. (2023). Evidence for multiple binding modes in the initial contact between SARS-CoV-2 spike S1 protein and cell surface glycans. Chemistry - A European Journal, 29(1), https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.202202599

Infection of host cells by SARS-CoV-2 begins with recognition by the virus S (spike) protein of cell surface heparan sulfate (HS), tethering the virus to the extracellular matrix environment, and causing the subunit S1-RBD to undergo a conformational... Read More about Evidence for multiple binding modes in the initial contact between SARS-CoV-2 spike S1 protein and cell surface glycans..

Comparison of entomological impacts of two methods of intervention designed to control Anopheles gambiae s.l. via swarm killing in Western Burkina Faso. (2022)
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(2022). Comparison of entomological impacts of two methods of intervention designed to control Anopheles gambiae s.l. via swarm killing in Western Burkina Faso. Scientific reports, 12397 - ?. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-16649-7

Outdoor biting constitutes a major limitation of current vector control based primarily on long-lasting insecticidal nets and indoor residual spraying, both of which are indoor interventions. Consequently, malaria elimination will not be achieved unl... Read More about Comparison of entomological impacts of two methods of intervention designed to control Anopheles gambiae s.l. via swarm killing in Western Burkina Faso..

Hierarchical assembly of pH-responsive surfactant-cyclodextrin complexes. (2022)
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dos Santos Silva Araújo, L., Watson, L., Traore, D. A. K., Lazzara, G., & Chiappisi, L. (2022). Hierarchical assembly of pH-responsive surfactant-cyclodextrin complexes. Soft Matter, 18(35), 6529-6537. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SM00807F

In this work, the inclusion complexes of alkyl ethoxy carboxylates with a-cyclodextrin (aCD) and ß-cyclodextrin (ßCD) were investigated. The thermodynamics of the complexation process was probed by isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) and volumetry... Read More about Hierarchical assembly of pH-responsive surfactant-cyclodextrin complexes..

In vitro and in vivo antimalarial activity and chemical profiling of sugarcane leaves. (2022)
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Okokon, J. E., Mobley, R., Edem, U. A., Bassey, A. I., Fadayomi, I., Drijfhout, F., …Li, W. (2022). In vitro and in vivo antimalarial activity and chemical profiling of sugarcane leaves. Scientific reports, 10250 - ?. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-14391-8

Saccharum officinarum Linn. (sugarcane, Family-Poaceae) is employed in Ibibio traditional medicine for the treatment of various infections and diseases such as malaria. We This study aims to assess the antiplasmodial effect of the leaf extract and fr... Read More about In vitro and in vivo antimalarial activity and chemical profiling of sugarcane leaves..

Valorization of Hesperidin from Citrus Residues: Evaluation of Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Hesperidin-Mg Complex and Their Insecticidal Activity (2022)
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da Silva, D., Bomfim, J., Marchi, R., Amaral, J., Pinto, L., de Oliveira, R., …Fernandes, J. (2022). Valorization of Hesperidin from Citrus Residues: Evaluation of Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Hesperidin-Mg Complex and Their Insecticidal Activity

The aim of the current study was the valorization of hesperidin, the dominant flavonoid in citrus processing waste, by microwave-assisted synthesis of hesperidin-Mg complex, improving its antioxidant activity and insecticidal potential. Here we show,... Read More about Valorization of Hesperidin from Citrus Residues: Evaluation of Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Hesperidin-Mg Complex and Their Insecticidal Activity.

Enamel growth rate variation of inner, mid, and outer enamel regions between select permanent tooth types across five temporally distinct British samples (2022)
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Aris, C. (2022). Enamel growth rate variation of inner, mid, and outer enamel regions between select permanent tooth types across five temporally distinct British samples. Archives of Oral Biology, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archoralbio.2022.105394

Objective This study explored differences in the regional daily growth rates of human enamel between tooth types across a temporal transect in Britain. Methods Upper permanent central incisors (n = 81), upper permanent canines (n = 69), and upper and... Read More about Enamel growth rate variation of inner, mid, and outer enamel regions between select permanent tooth types across five temporally distinct British samples.

Wild potato ancestors as potential sources of resistance to the aphid Myzus persicae (2022)
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Bruce, T. J., Ali, J., & Sobhy, I. S. (2022). Wild potato ancestors as potential sources of resistance to the aphid Myzus persicae. Pest Management Science, 78(9), 3931-3938. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6957

BACKGROUND: Plant resistance to insects can be reduced by crop domestication which means their wild ancestors could provide novel sources of resistance. Thus, crossing wild ancestors with domesticated crops can potentially enhance their resistance ag... Read More about Wild potato ancestors as potential sources of resistance to the aphid Myzus persicae.

Characterisation of riverine dissolved organic matter using a complementary suite of chromatographic and mass spectrometric methods (2022)
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Lloyd, C. E. M., Mena-Rivera, L. A., Pemberton, J. A., Johnes, P. J., Jones, D. L., Yates, C. A., …Evershed, R. P. (2023). Characterisation of riverine dissolved organic matter using a complementary suite of chromatographic and mass spectrometric methods. Biogeochemistry, 164(1), 29-52. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10533-022-00913-z

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) plays a fundamental role in nutrient cycling dynamics in riverine systems. Recent research has confirmed that the concentration of riverine DOM is not the only factor regulating its functional significance; the need to... Read More about Characterisation of riverine dissolved organic matter using a complementary suite of chromatographic and mass spectrometric methods.

From alchemy to modern mineralogy: dating mineral collections via chemical notation (2022)
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Cooke, J. C., & Jeffery, A. J. (2022). From alchemy to modern mineralogy: dating mineral collections via chemical notation. Geology Today, 38(2), 58-64. https://doi.org/10.1111/gto.12382

Mineral specimens found in historical collections often include specimen labels, which may provide vital information on the nature, chemistry and origin of the material. However, the evolution of chemical notation, particularly during the eighteenth... Read More about From alchemy to modern mineralogy: dating mineral collections via chemical notation.

Cuticular hydrocarbons for the identification and geographic assignment of empty puparia of forensically important flies. (2022)
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Drijfhout. (2022). Cuticular hydrocarbons for the identification and geographic assignment of empty puparia of forensically important flies. International Journal of Legal Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00414-022-02786-1

Research in social insects has shown that hydrocarbons on their cuticle are species-specific. This has also been proven for Diptera and is a promising tool for identifying important fly taxa in Forensic Entomology. Sometimes the empty puparia, in whi... Read More about Cuticular hydrocarbons for the identification and geographic assignment of empty puparia of forensically important flies..

Mark-release-recapture experiment in Burkina Faso demonstrates reduced fitness and dispersal of genetically-modified sterile malaria mosquitoes (2022)
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Yao, F. A., Millogo, A., Epopa, P. S., North, A., Noulin, F., Dao, K., …Diabate, A. (2022). Mark-release-recapture experiment in Burkina Faso demonstrates reduced fitness and dispersal of genetically-modified sterile malaria mosquitoes. Nature communications, 13(1), 796 - ?. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-28419-0

Every year, malaria kills approximately 405,000 people in Sub-Saharan Africa, most of them children under the age of five years. In many countries, progress in malaria control has been threatened by the rapid spread of resistance to antimalarial drug... Read More about Mark-release-recapture experiment in Burkina Faso demonstrates reduced fitness and dispersal of genetically-modified sterile malaria mosquitoes.