Layered Double Hydroxide-Based Nanomaterials for the Removal of Levofloxacin from Aqueous Systems: A Comprehensive Review of Adsorption Techniques and Mechanisms
Pharmaceutical pollution, particularly the contamination of aquatic ecosystems with persistent antibiotics such as Levofloxacin (LVX), represents a significant and alarming threat to both global ecological systems and the health of the general population. These trace contaminants exhibit remarkable solubility and chemical stability, which enables them to evade removal by conventional wastewater treatment facilities that are […]
Sensitivity Analysis of RUSLE Parameters: A GIS-Based Approach for Soil Erosion Control at Mai-Nefhi Watershed, Eritrea
Soil erosion poses a critical threat to land productivity and ecological stability, especially in semi-arid regions. In Eritrea, watershed-scale studies that combine spatial modeling with parameter sensitivity analysis remain scarce. This study evaluates the relative sensitivity of individual RUSLE parameters using a previously published GIS-based soil erosion risk assessment for the Mai-Nefhi watershed to better […]
Non-Coding RNAs and Their Regulatory Roles in Plant Responses under drought stress
Non-coding RNAs, or ncRNAs, are increasingly acknowledged as vital regulatory elements in plants. These RNAs coordinate the complex gene networks that govern plant responses to environmental stresses. At the transcriptional, post-transcriptional, and epigenetic levels, microRNAs (miRNAs), small interfering RNAs (siRNAs), and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) regulate stress-responsive gene expression. Stress alters hormonal function, the balance […]
Purification and Kinetics of lignin peroxidase from Emericella nidulans
Lignin peroxidase (EC 1.11.1.14) is a potent, heme-containing enzyme that catalyzes oxidative reactions in the presence of hydrogen peroxide. Its wide-ranging capabilities stem from its effectiveness in degrading xenobiotics and various compounds with both phenolic and non-phenolic structures. The enzyme was isolated and purified from Emericella nidulans using ammonium sulfate precipitation, DEAE-cellulose and Sephadex G200. The specific […]
Natural Nano-Preservative Strategy for Reducing Nitrosamines and Enhancing the Physical Quality of Grilled Beef Kofta
This current study evaluates the efficiency of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NP) and plant powders for degrading nitrosamine compounds towards improved beef kofta quality. With consumers still demanding healthier and more natural food, the current study endeavors to explore alternative solutions other than artificial additives that are employed in the majority of meat processing. The […]
Terpene scaffolds as allosteric inhibitors of PTP1B: An integrated docking, MD, and MM/PBSA study
Protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) is a validated antidiabetic and anti-obesity target whose activity can be attenuated by small molecules engaging an allosteric cleft between helices α3/α7 beneath the Phe196/Phe280 “aromatic clamp.” Motivated by the tractability of terpene scaffolds, we evaluated artemisinic acid, dehydroabietic acid, and santonin as PTP1B allosteric inhibitors using an integrated in-silico […]
Potential application of prickly pear vinegar as a surface disinfectant: in vitro and molecular docking studies
The surface disinfectant property of a homemade prickly pear vinegar (PPV) is investigated throughout this study, using in vitro testes assisted by a molecular docking study, against Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative (Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica) strains. Results show that PPV exhibited growth-inhibitory effect for all tested bacterial strains at MIC values ranging between 1.56, and […]
Review of postmortem interval estimation in forensic science: The classical triad, environmental factors, and sources of error
The precise determination of the Postmortem Interval (PMI)—defined as the temporal duration elapsed since the occurrence of death—constitutes a fundamental yet challenging endeavor within forensic pathology and medicolegal death investigation. Whilst contemporary molecular and entomological methodologies demonstrate enhanced precision for protracted post-mortem stages, the estimation of the early PMI (≤72 hours post-mortem) remains substantially contingent […]
The Forensic Epigenetic Landscape: Current Applications, Persistent Challenges, and Future Horizons
The fundamentals of modern forensic science rely on the analysis of short tandem repeats (STRs) to determine individual identity .Although highly effective in identification, this methodology is limited in nature and does not provide any information regarding the donor’s age, tissue origin, or environmental exposure. This critical gap in investigative information has led to the […]
Ensuring Meat Authenticity: Real-Time PCR and Thiamine as Tools for Detecting Adulteration
Meat adulteration is a common problem that can lead to moral loss, religious infractions, and major public health hazards. Technologies for rapid detection are essential for monitoring this problem. This article explores the economic issue of food adulteration, particularly in meat products, and the detection methods for beef and pork adulteration, focusing on thiamine content […]