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Two novel Raoultella species associated with bleeding cankers of broadleaf hosts, Raoultella scottia sp. nov. and Raoultella lignicola sp. nov. (2024)
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Brady, C., Cramptom, B., Kaur, S., Maddock, D., Kile, H., Arnold, D., & Denman, S. (2024). Two novel Raoultella species associated with bleeding cankers of broadleaf hosts, Raoultella scottia sp. nov. and Raoultella lignicola sp. nov. Frontiers in Microbiology, 15, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1386923

Seventeen Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacterial strains were isolated from bleeding cankers of various broadleaf hosts and oak rhizosphere soil in Great Britain. The strains were tentatively identified as belonging to the genus Raoultella... Read More about Two novel Raoultella species associated with bleeding cankers of broadleaf hosts, Raoultella scottia sp. nov. and Raoultella lignicola sp. nov..

A systematic review of the epidemiology and the public health implications of stroke in Sub-Saharan Africa (2024)
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Abissegue, G., Yakubu, S. I., Ajay, A. S., & Niyi-Odumosu, F. (in press). A systematic review of the epidemiology and the public health implications of stroke in Sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Article 107733. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2024.107733

Background With approximately 11 million strokes occurring annually worldwide, and over 6.5 million deaths annually, stroke has made its place as one of the major killers in the world. Although developing countries... Read More about A systematic review of the epidemiology and the public health implications of stroke in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Public involvement and public engagement: An example of convergent evolution? Findings from a conceptual qualitative review of patient and public involvement, and public engagement, in health and scientific research (2024)
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Wilkinson, C., Gibson, A., Biddle, M., & Hobbs, L. (2024). Public involvement and public engagement: An example of convergent evolution? Findings from a conceptual qualitative review of patient and public involvement, and public engagement, in health and scientific research. PEC Innovation, 4, Article 100281. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pecinn.2024.100281

Objective: Patient and public involvement (PPI) in health research is now well-established, whilst science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) research has shifted from a focus on science communication alone to public engagement (PE) with... Read More about Public involvement and public engagement: An example of convergent evolution? Findings from a conceptual qualitative review of patient and public involvement, and public engagement, in health and scientific research.

How hydrogen (H2) can support food security: From farm to fork (2024)
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Russell, G., Nenov, A., & Hancock, J. T. (2024). How hydrogen (H2) can support food security: From farm to fork. Applied Sciences, 14(7), 2877. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14072877

Molecular hydrogen (H2) is a low-molecular-weight, non-polar and electrochemically neutral substance that acts as an effective antioxidant and cytoprotective agent, with research into the effects of H2 incorporation into the food chain, at various st... Read More about How hydrogen (H2) can support food security: From farm to fork.

First report of Brenneria goodwinii, Gibbsiella quercinecans and Rahnella victoriana in declining oaks in France (2024)
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Eichenlaub, L., Eichenlaub, L., Denman, S., Denman, S., Brady, C., Maddock, D., …Robin, C. (2024). First report of Brenneria goodwinii, Gibbsiella quercinecans and Rahnella victoriana in declining oaks in France. New Disease Reports, 49(2), Article e12264. https://doi.org/10.1002/ndr2.12264

Acute Oak Decline, Quercus petraea, Quercus robur Acute Oak Decline (AOD) is mediated by abiotic factors (temperature and precipitation) and triggered by insects (mainly the bark-boring beetle Agrilus biguttatus) and a complex of bacterial species (m... Read More about First report of Brenneria goodwinii, Gibbsiella quercinecans and Rahnella victoriana in declining oaks in France.

Assessing the effects of cold atmospheric plasma on the natural microbiota and quality of pork during storage (2024)
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Oliinychenko, Y. K., Ekonomou, S. I., Tiwari, B. K., & Stratakos, A. C. (2024). Assessing the effects of cold atmospheric plasma on the natural microbiota and quality of pork during storage. Foods, 13(7), Article 1015. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13071015

Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) is a novel non-thermal technology with significant potential for use in meat processing to prolong shelf life. The objective of the study was to evaluate the efficiency of CAP treatment on the natural microbiota and qual... Read More about Assessing the effects of cold atmospheric plasma on the natural microbiota and quality of pork during storage.

Does COVID-19 cause or worsen LUT dysfunction, what are the mechanisms and possible treatments? ICI-RS 2023 (2024)
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Khullar, V., Lemmon, B., Acar, O., Abrams, P., & Vahabi, B. (in press). Does COVID-19 cause or worsen LUT dysfunction, what are the mechanisms and possible treatments? ICI-RS 2023. Neurourology and Urodynamics, https://doi.org/10.1002/nau.25441

Introduction: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and produced a worldwide pandemic in 2020. There have been 770,875,433 confirmed cases and 6,959,316 attributed deaths worldwide unt... Read More about Does COVID-19 cause or worsen LUT dysfunction, what are the mechanisms and possible treatments? ICI-RS 2023.

IT-assisted comprehensive geriatric assessment for residents in care homes: Quasiexperimental longitudinal study (2024)
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Attwood, D., Vafidis, J., Boorer, J., Long, S., Ellis, W., Earley, M., …Hope, S. (2024). IT-assisted comprehensive geriatric assessment for residents in care homes: Quasiexperimental longitudinal study. BMC Geriatrics, 24(1), 269. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-04824-6

Background: Frailty interventions such as Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) can provide significant benefits for older adults living with frailty. However, incorporating such proactive interventions into primary care remains a challenge. We de... Read More about IT-assisted comprehensive geriatric assessment for residents in care homes: Quasiexperimental longitudinal study.

In vitro and in vivo evaluation of the biofilm-degrading Pseudomonas phage Motto, as a candidate for phage therapy (2024)
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Manohar, P., Loh, B., Turner, D., Tamizhselvi, R., Mathankumar, M., Elangovan, N., …Leptihn, S. (2024). In vitro and in vivo evaluation of the biofilm-degrading Pseudomonas phage Motto, as a candidate for phage therapy. Frontiers in Microbiology, 15, Article 1344962. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1344962

Infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa are becoming increasingly difficult to treat due to the emergence of strains that have acquired multidrug resistance. Therefore, phage therapy has gained attention as an alternative to the treatment of pseu... Read More about In vitro and in vivo evaluation of the biofilm-degrading Pseudomonas phage Motto, as a candidate for phage therapy.

Cyclic voltammetric behaviour and high-performance liquid chromatography amperometric determination of levamisole (2024)
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Chan, T. Y. J., & Honeychurch, K. C. (2024). Cyclic voltammetric behaviour and high-performance liquid chromatography amperometric determination of levamisole. Sci, 6(1), Article 15. https://doi.org/10.3390/sci6010015

The electrochemical oxidation of levamisole, a glassy carbon electrode, was investigated over the pH range 2.0–10.0. Cyclic voltammetric investigations showed a single oxidation process was recorded, with a peak potential (Ep) shown to be pH-dependen... Read More about Cyclic voltammetric behaviour and high-performance liquid chromatography amperometric determination of levamisole.

Implications and impacts of aligning regional agriculture with a healthy diet (2024)
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Sharp, R. T., Sanderson Bellamy, A., Clear, A., Mitchell Finnigan, S., Furness, E., Meador, E., …Milne, A. E. (2024). Implications and impacts of aligning regional agriculture with a healthy diet. Journal of Cleaner Production, 449, Article 141375. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.141375

One of the most intractable challenges currently facing agricultural systems is the need to produce sufficient food for all to enjoy a healthy balanced diet while minimising impacts to the environment. Balancing these competing goals is especially in... Read More about Implications and impacts of aligning regional agriculture with a healthy diet.

Detection and quantitative microbial risk assessment of pathogenic Vibrio cholerae in a river used for drinking, domestic, fresh produce irrigation and recreational purposes (2024)
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Ozochi, C. A., Okonkwo, C. C., Adukwu, E., Adukwu, E. C., Ujor, V. C., Enebe, M. C., & Chigor, V. N. (2024). Detection and quantitative microbial risk assessment of pathogenic Vibrio cholerae in a river used for drinking, domestic, fresh produce irrigation and recreational purposes. Discover Water, 4(1), Article 7. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43832-024-00059-z

Cholera infection results from the ingestion of water or food contaminated with toxigenic Vibrio cholerae. This study evaluated the occurrence of toxigenic V. cholerae in Asata River, Enugu Metropolis, Nigeria, and estimated V. cholerae infection ris... Read More about Detection and quantitative microbial risk assessment of pathogenic Vibrio cholerae in a river used for drinking, domestic, fresh produce irrigation and recreational purposes.

An idea-packed guide for scientists teaching communication skills (2024)
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Ridgway, A. (2024). An idea-packed guide for scientists teaching communication skills. JCOM: Journal of Science Communication, 23(01), Article R03. https://doi.org/10.22323/2.23010703

Teaching Science Students to Communicate: A Practical Guide is aimed at scientists who want to teach science students transferrable communication skills. It starts with a rallying cry and is filled with creative ideas for teaching sessions with top t... Read More about An idea-packed guide for scientists teaching communication skills.

Reliable and specific detection and identification of Brenneria goodwinii, the causal agent of oak and oriental beech decline (2024)
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Araeinejhad, M. H., Charkhabi, N. F., Brady, C., & Rahimian, H. (2024). Reliable and specific detection and identification of Brenneria goodwinii, the causal agent of oak and oriental beech decline. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 7, Article 1325897. https://doi.org/10.3389/ffgc.2024.1325897

Chestnut-leaved oak (Quercus castaneifolia) and oriental beech (Fagus orientalis) are among the major tree species in the Hyrcanian forests. Brenneria goodwinii was identified as the causal agent of necrotic lesions and stem bleeding on affected oak... Read More about Reliable and specific detection and identification of Brenneria goodwinii, the causal agent of oak and oriental beech decline.

Carotid body dysregulation contributes to Long COVID symptoms (2024)
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El-Medany, A., Adams, Z. H., Blythe, H. C., Hope, K. A., Kendrick, A. H., Abdala Sheikh, A. P., …Hart, E. C. (2024). Carotid body dysregulation contributes to Long COVID symptoms. communications medicine, 4(1), Article 20. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43856-024-00447-5

Patients with long COVID suffer from breathlessness during exercise, leading to exercise intolerance. We know that SARSCoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can infect carotid bodies which is a small sensory organ that sends signals to the brain fo... Read More about Carotid body dysregulation contributes to Long COVID symptoms.

Understanding the impact of children's and young people's self-harm on parental well-being: a systematic literature review of qualitative and quantitative findings (2024)
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Martin, F., Ferrey, A., Hobbs, L., Lascelles, K., van Even, S., & Oliver, T. (in press). Understanding the impact of children's and young people's self-harm on parental well-being: a systematic literature review of qualitative and quantitative findings. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12692

Background: Self-harm in children and young people is increasing. Parents are vital in supporting young people; however, parents may experience distress linked to the self-harm. Previous reviews have highlighted the emotional impact and need for info... Read More about Understanding the impact of children's and young people's self-harm on parental well-being: a systematic literature review of qualitative and quantitative findings.

Human identification: An investigation of 3D models of paranasal sinuses to establish a biological profile on a modern UK population (2024)
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Robles, M., Nakhaeizadeh, S., Rando, C., & Morgan, R. M. (in press). Human identification: An investigation of 3D models of paranasal sinuses to establish a biological profile on a modern UK population. International Journal of Legal Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00414-024-03179-2

Medical imaging is a valuable source for facilitating empirical research and provides an accessible gateway for developing novel forensic anthropological methods for analysis including 3D modelling. This is especially critical for the United Kingdom... Read More about Human identification: An investigation of 3D models of paranasal sinuses to establish a biological profile on a modern UK population.

Association of Dryocola boscaweniae, Gibbsiella greigii and Gibbsiella quercinecans with oak decline in Iran (2024)
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Araeinejhad, M. H., Falahi Chrakhabi, N., Rahimian, H., & Brady, C. (in press). Association of Dryocola boscaweniae, Gibbsiella greigii and Gibbsiella quercinecans with oak decline in Iran. European Journal of Forest Research, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10342-024-01658-0

Tree decline is described as the loss in tree vigor and increased mortality initiated by climate change events, and also involves pathogens and pests. Stem bleeding and bark canker of oak (Quercus castaneifolia) were observed in Mazandaran and Golest... Read More about Association of Dryocola boscaweniae, Gibbsiella greigii and Gibbsiella quercinecans with oak decline in Iran.

An interplay of gases: oxygen and hydrogen in biological systems (2024)
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Russell, G., May, J., & Hancock, J. T. (2024). An interplay of gases: oxygen and hydrogen in biological systems. Oxygen, 4(1), 37-52. https://doi.org/10.3390/oxygen4010003

Produced by photosynthesis, oxygen (O2) is a fundamentally important gas in biological systems, playing roles as a terminal electron receptor in respiration and in host defence through the creation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Hydrogen (H2) play... Read More about An interplay of gases: oxygen and hydrogen in biological systems.