Victoriomyces antarcticus gen. nov., sp. nov., a distinct evolutionary lineage of the Cephalothecaceae ( Ascomycota ) based on sequence-based phylogen

microbiologyresearch-ijsem Friday, February 15, 2019 4:16:00 PM CET | info [other]

In this study, we propose a new genus, Victoriomyces , with a new species, Victoriomyces antarcticus , isolated from soil samples collected in Victoria Land, Antarctica. To determine its taxonomic status and evolutionary relationships, phylogenetic analysis was performed on DNA sequences from the.......

Diversity of epiphytic fungi on the surface of Kyoho grape berries during ripening process in summer and winter at Nanning region, Guangxi, China

sciencedirect Friday, February 8, 2019 8:26:00 AM CET | info [other]

The two-harvest-per-year farming system is a specific viticulture management system in Guangxi, China, which allow table grape to be harvested with high production twice a year both in summer and winter. Herein, we used high-throughput sequencing (Illumina Miseq platforms) to investigate the.......

IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 629: Biological Composition of Respirable Particulate Matter in an Industrial Vicinity in South Africa

mdpi Thursday, February 21, 2019 6:24:00 AM CET | info [other]

Abstract There is a growing concern that exposure to particulate matter of aerodynamic diameter of less than 2.5 m (PM 2.5 ) with biological composition (bioaerosols) may play a key role in the prevalence of adverse health outcomes in humans. This study determined the bacterial and fungal concentrations in PM 2....

Rainer W. Hofmann

wiley-aab Wednesday, February 20, 2019 4:59:00 AM CET | info [other]

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation intensities differ among global regions, with significantly higher levels in the southern hemisphere. UV‐B may act as an environmental filter during plant invasions, which might particularly apply to plant species from Europe introduced to New Zealand....

IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 629: Biological Composition of Respirable Particulate Matter in an Industrial Vicinity in South Africa

mdpi Thursday, February 21, 2019 6:24:00 AM CET | info [other]

Abstract There is a growing concern that exposure to particulate matter of aerodynamic diameter of less than 2.5 m (PM 2.5 ) with biological composition (bioaerosols) may play a key role in the prevalence of adverse health outcomes in humans. This study determined the bacterial and fungal concentrations in PM 2....

Wie ein Schimmelpilz das Immunsystem lahmlegt

ard Thursday, February 21, 2019 12:26:00 AM CET | info [en] [other]

Universität Jena Wie ein Schimmelpilz das Immunsystem lahmlegt Hauptinhalt. Er sitzt auf verdorbenem Gemüse oder fliegt durch die Luft: Aspergillus fumigatus. Für immungeschwächte Menschen kann der Schimmelpilz gefährlich werden. Jenaer Forscher haben jetzt den Wirkmechanismus entschlüsselt....

JoF, Vol. 5, Pages 17: Linking Cellular Morphogenesis with Antifungal Treatment and Susceptibility in Candida Pathogens

mdpi Thursday, February 21, 2019 11:29:00 AM CET | info [other]

Abstract Fungal infections are a growing public health concern, and an increasingly important cause of human mortality, with Candida species being amongst the most frequently encountered of these opportunistic fungal pathogens. Several Candida species are polymorphic, and able to transition between.......

Football americano, un giovane perugino in nazionale

umbria24 Thursday, February 21, 2019 9:21:00 AM CET | info [en] [other]

Prosegue il ‘magic moment’ di Diego Rossini. Il giovane atleta di football americano, in forza ai Grifoni Perugia, dopo aver sfiorato il titolo nazionale giocando in prestito con i Dolphins Ancona, lo scorso week (16-17 febbraio) ha preso parte a uno stage con la nazionale under 19, che si è.......

In a recently published work, the sol-gel method was used to obtain materials based on silica and zirconia, with the inclusion of silver (Ag).

european-coatings Wednesday, January 23, 2019 1:57:00 PM CET | info [other]

The solids were characterised by potentiometric titration, specific surface area (SBET), X-Ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and, the antifungal activity of the additives was assessed.......

Laboratory Evaluation of Entomopathogenic Fungi for the Control of Khapra Beetle (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) and Their Effects on the Beetles' Fecundity

bioone Wednesday, January 16, 2019 2:34:00 PM CET | info [other]

The khapra beetle, Trogoderma granarium Everts (Coleoptera: Dermestidae), is an important pest of stored wheat worldwide. The current study assessed the efficacy of five Iraqi isolates of entomopathogenic fungi, including Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin (Cordycipitaceae) isolate Bb25,.......

LSD FAQ - Frågor och svar

flashback Saturday, February 9, 2019 4:36:00 AM CET | info [en] [other]

Namn : Acid, lucy (en. slang), syra (sv. slang) LSD, LSD-25 eller lysergsyredietylamid, C20H25N3O, är ett psykedeliskt preparat klassat som narkotika. Ett vanligt svenskt slanguttryck är syra, från den amerikanska engelskans acid. Förkortningen Förkortningen LSD kommer från tyskans namn på molekylen.......

Casi mil animales muertos al sur de Santa Fe

perfil Monday, January 7, 2019 4:37:00 PM CET | info [en] [other]

Las altas temperaturas, la humedad y la sospecha de toxinas en la comida como un factor de predisposición causaron la muerte de un millar de bovinos en al menos cuatro feedlots de Santa Fe a comienzos de este 2019. Los casos, que comenzaron por goteo y se aceleraron con el correr de las horas, se.......

Microbes Associated with Hylobius abietis A Chemical and Behavioral Study

avhandlingar Friday, January 11, 2019 4:31:00 PM CET | info [other]

Sammanfattning: This thesis is based on three inter-related studies: the first part deals with the microbial consortium, the identification of microbes and their volatiles, the second part deals with the study of bio-chemical control methods of two conifer pests; the pine weevil Hylobius abietis (L.) and the root rot fungi Heterobasidion spp....

Foods, Vol. 7, Pages 190: The Influence of pH, NaCl, and the Deacidifying Yeasts Debaryomyces hansenii and Kluyveromyces marxianus on the Production o

mdpi Monday, November 19, 2018 6:12:00 AM CET | info [other]

Abstract Arthrobacter arilaitensis is a food-related bacterial species under investigation for its involvement in the coloration of surface-ripened cheeses. Presently, information about this species in association with the development of appropriate cheese coloration is still lacking....

Forests, Vol. 10, Pages 193: Expression Patterns of MYB (V-myb Myeloblastosis Viral Oncogene Homolog) Gene Family in Resistant and Susceptible Tung Tr

mdpi Thursday, February 21, 2019 7:56:00 AM CET | info [other]

Abstract Vernicia fordii (tung oil tree) is famous in the world for its production of tung oil. Unfortunately, it was infected by the soil-borne fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fordii 1 ( Fof -1) and suffered serious wilt disease. Conversely, its sister species V. montana is highly resistant to Fof -1....

IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 629: Biological Composition of Respirable Particulate Matter in an Industrial Vicinity in South Africa

mdpi Thursday, February 21, 2019 6:24:00 AM CET | info [other]

Abstract There is a growing concern that exposure to particulate matter of aerodynamic diameter of less than 2.5 m (PM 2.5 ) with biological composition (bioaerosols) may play a key role in the prevalence of adverse health outcomes in humans. This study determined the bacterial and fungal concentrations in PM 2....

Water, Vol. 11, Pages 274: Diversity and Biotechnological Potential of Xylan-Degrading Microorganisms from Orange Juice Processing Waste

mdpi Tuesday, February 5, 2019 1:13:00 PM CET | info [other]

Abstract The orange juice processing sector produces worldwide massive amounts of waste, which is characterized by high lignin, cellulose and hemicellulose content, and which exceeds 40% of the fruit’s dry weight (d.w.). In this work, the diversity and the biotechnological potential of.......

Producers of white colonies on kimchi surface, mistaken as molds, have been identified

eurekalert Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:50:00 PM CET | info [other]

WiKim (World Institute of Kimchi, General Director, Dr. Jaeho Ha) reported that the white colonies on the surface of kimchi is not formed by molds but by "yeasts" and that genomic data was acquired regarding the hygienic safety of the yeast strains. This report is based on a study conducted by Dr. Tae-Woon Kim and Dr....

The Kluyveromyces lactis killer toxin is a transfer RNA endonuclease

avhandlingar Friday, January 4, 2019 12:40:00 PM CET | info [other]

Sammanfattning: Killer strains of the yeast Kluyveromyces lactis secrete a heterotrimeric protein toxin (zymocin) to inhibit the growth of sensitive yeasts. The cytotoxicity of zymocin resides in the ? subunit (?-toxin), however the mechanism of cytotoxicity caused by ?-toxin was previously unknown....

The Kluyveromyces lactis killer toxin is a transfer RNA endonuclease

avhandlingar Friday, September 28, 2018 11:26:00 PM CEST | info [other]

Sammanfattning: Killer strains of the yeast Kluyveromyces lactis secrete a heterotrimeric protein toxin (zymocin) to inhibit the growth of sensitive yeasts. The cytotoxicity of zymocin resides in the ? subunit (?-toxin), however the mechanism of cytotoxicity caused by ?-toxin was previously unknown....

IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 629: Biological Composition of Respirable Particulate Matter in an Industrial Vicinity in South Africa

mdpi Thursday, February 21, 2019 6:24:00 AM CET | info [other]

Abstract There is a growing concern that exposure to particulate matter of aerodynamic diameter of less than 2.5 m (PM 2.5 ) with biological composition (bioaerosols) may play a key role in the prevalence of adverse health outcomes in humans. This study determined the bacterial and fungal concentrations in PM 2....

Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 750: Chlamyphilone, a Novel Pochonia chlamydosporia Metabolite with Insecticidal Activity

mdpi Tuesday, February 19, 2019 2:57:00 PM CET | info [other]

Abstract Metabolites from a collection of selected fungal isolates have been screened for insecticidal activity against the aphid Acyrthosiphon pisum . Crude organic extracts of culture filtrates from six fungal isolates ( Paecilomyces lilacinus Pochonia chlamydosporia Penicillium griseofulvum.......

Soybean seed germination problems showing up this year

farmindustrynews Thursday, February 21, 2019 9:22:00 AM CET | info [other]

Some new crop soybean seed being tested by the Nebraska Crop Improvement Association is falling below the normal germination rate. Although a few lots came in at or above 95% germination, results are averaging in the mid-80% range. Growers are urged to check the germination rate for soybean seed and.......

Polymers, Vol. 11, Pages 371: Synthesis, Characterization, and Antifungal Activity of Schiff Bases of Inulin Bearing Pyridine ring

mdpi Wednesday, February 20, 2019 12:03:00 PM CET | info [other]

Abstract As a renewable, biocompatible, and biodegradable polysaccharide, inulin has a good solubility in water and some physiological functions. Chemical modification is one of the important methods to improve the bioactivity of inulin. In this paper, based on 6-amino-6-deoxy-3,4-acetyl inulin ( 3.......

IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 931: Volta Phase Plate Cryo-EM Structure of the Human Heterodimeric Amino Acid Transporter 4F2hc-LAT2

mdpi Thursday, February 21, 2019 5:06:00 AM CET | info [other]

Abstract Heteromeric amino acid transporters (HATs) are protein complexes that catalyze the transport of amino acids across plasma membranes. HATs are composed of two subunits, a heavy and a light subunit, which belong to the solute carrier (SLC) families SLC3 and SLC7. The two subunits are linked by a conserved disulfide bridge....

Animals, Vol. 9, Pages 65: Efficient Expression of Xylanase by Codon Optimization and Its Effects on the Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristic

mdpi Wednesday, February 20, 2019 11:34:00 AM CET | info [other]

Simple Summary The aim of this work was to combine xylanase expression and broiler production. The xylanase ( XynB ) gene from Trichoderma reesei was optimized to increase its expression level in Pichia pastoris . The maximum activity of xylanase (optiXynB) secreted by P. pastoris pPICZaA-optiXynB was 1299 U/mL after 96 h induction....

PBI-Gordon introduces new fungicide Union

agropages Thursday, February 21, 2019 5:03:00 AM CET | info [other]

Newly developed Union Fungicide SC from PBI-Gordon Corporation is specifically formulated to provide excellent disease control on golf courses, residential and commercial properties, sod farms, and sports fields. Union is not yet available for sale or distribution. U.S....

Viruses, Vol. 11, Pages 178: Molecular Characterization of a Novel Endornavirus Conferring Hypovirulence in Rice Sheath Blight Fungus Rhizoctonia sola

mdpi Wednesday, February 20, 2019 1:05:00 PM CET | info [other]

Abstract The complete sequence and genome organization of a novel Endornavirus from the hypovirulent strain GD-2 of Rhizoctonia solani AG-1 IA, the causal agent of rice sheath blight, were identified using a deep sequencing approach and it was tentatively named as Rhizoctonia solani endornavirus 1 (RsEV1)....

Optimization of Factors Influencing Cellulase Production by Some Indigenous Isolated Fungal Species

jjbs Tuesday, February 12, 2019 12:38:00 PM CET | info [other]

JJBS Volume 11, Number 1,March 2018 ISSN 1995-6673 Pages 31 - 36 Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences Optimization of Factors Influencing Cellulase Production by Some Indigenous Isolated Fungal Species Remaz M. M. Ahmed Abd Elrsoul and Shami Elhaj A. Bakhiet* Department of Microbiology and.......

Combined Medical and Surgical Management of Hepatic Mucormycosis in an Adult with Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Case Report and Review of the Literature

springer-m Tuesday, February 12, 2019 10:13:00 AM CET | info [other]

A 39-year-old male initially presented with weight loss, chest pain, and dyspnea. His complete work-up including a bone marrow biopsy led to the diagnosis of AML with monocytic differentiation (CD14+, CD64+, CD117−). Cytogenetic studies were remarkable for normal karyotype with MLL KMT2A ) mutation....

Development and genomic elucidation of hybrid yeast with improved glucose-xylose co-fermentation at high temperature

oxforduniversitypress-femsyr Wednesday, February 20, 2019 5:16:00 PM CET | info [other]

ABSTRACT Enhanced capability of co-fermenting glucose and xylose at high temperature is highly desirable for yeast application in second-generation bioethanol production. Here, we obtained hybrid strains with improved glucose-xylose co-fermentation properties at high temperature by combining genome shuffling and adaptive evolution....

FSH3 mediated cell death is dependent on NUC1 in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

oxforduniversitypress-femsyr Wednesday, February 20, 2019 5:16:00 PM CET | info [other]

ABSTRACT Family of Serine Hydrolases (FSH) members FSH1, FSH2 , and FSH3 in Saccharomyces cerevisiae share conserved sequences with the human candidate tumor suppressor OVCA2 . In this study, hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) exposure increased the expression of both mRNA and protein levels of FSH3 in wild-type (WT) yeast cells....

Motorenzym skyddar arvsmassan från skador på dna:t

forskning Monday, February 11, 2019 2:50:00 PM CET | info [en] [other]

Tema Motorenzym skyddar arvsmassan från skador på dna:t 11 februari, 2019; Artikel från Ämne: Enzymet Pfh1 är ett så kallat helikas, som är involverat både i att vira ihop dna-spiraler och att veckla ut dem. Därmed skyddar enzymet arvmassan mot skador och instabilitet, som i sin tur är starkt kopplat till sjukdomar som cancer....

Motorenzym skyddar arvsmassan via flera mekanismer

expertsvar Monday, February 11, 2019 9:58:00 AM CET | info [en] [other]

Ett så kallat helikas, Pfh1, kan tack vare flera olika mekanismer skydda arvsmassan från DNA-hinder och skador som har koppling till cancer. Det visas i en ny avhandling vid Umeå universitet. Cirka en procent av varje organisms arvsmassa, genomet, kodar helikaser....

ADAMS, S. KONG, X. CHE, D. QIN, G. JIANG, H. : Effects of dietary supplementation of alfalfa ( Medicago sativa ) fibre on the blood biochemistry, nitr

aloki Thursday, January 31, 2019 6:50:00 PM CET | info [other]

Adams et al.: Effects of dietary alfalfa supplementation in piglets - 2275 - APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 17(2):2275-2295. http://www.aloki.hu ● ISSN 1589 1623 (Print) ● ISSN 1785 0037 (Online) DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15666/aeer/1702_22752295  2019, ALÖKI Kft....

A Supercomplex, of Approximately 720 kDa and Composed of Both Photosystem Reaction Centers, Dissipates Excess Energy by PSI in Green Macroalgae Under

oxforduniversitypress-pcp Wednesday, January 23, 2019 6:13:00 PM CET | info [other]

Abstract The thylakoid membranes of plants play a critical role in electron transfer and energy fixation, and are highly dynamic. So far, studies on the thylakoid membranes have mainly focused on microalgae and higher plants, yet very little information is available on the macroalgal thylakoids....