The Drosophila model has become a leading platform for investigating mechanisms that drive feeding behavior and the effect of diet on physiological outputs. Several methods for tracking feeding behavior in flies have been developed. One method, consumption-excretion or Con-Ex, provides flies with...
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Shell, B. C.; Grotewiel, M.
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Nature Publishing Group, London, UK
Citation
Scientific Reports, 2022, 12, 4,
This study was performed to evaluate the improvement effect of the ethyl acetate fraction from peanut (Arachis hypogaea) sprout (EFPS) on high-fat diet (HFD)-induced cognitive deficits in C57BL/6 mice. Mice were randomly divided four groups (n = 13) as control (normal chow), HFD, EFPS 20 (20 mg/kg...
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Park SeonKyeong; Lee HyoLim; Kang JinYong; Kim JongMin; Heo HoJin
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Nature Publishing Group, London, UK
Citation
Scientific Reports, 2022, 12, 4,
The scientific experiment was conducted at the Department of Food Technology at IFPQ-Plovdiv with the aim of assessing the impact of three-month refrigerated (1-4°C) storage on the physicochemical and colour properties of biologically and conventionally cultivated Florina apples The assessment is...
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Dobrevska, G.; Ivanova, P.; Dallev, M.
Publisher
Agricultural Academy of Bulgaria, Sofia, Bulgaria
Citation
Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, 2022, 28, 3, pp 534-540
The study assessed the interplay between informal and formal bylaws in supporting sustainable crop intensification, using a case of potato crop production in southwestern Uganda. The study used a descriptive case study design to understand and accurately describe the experiences of farmers in the...
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Makuma-Massa, H.; Kibwika, P.; Nampala, P.
Publisher
Canadian Center of Science and Education, Toronto, Canada
Citation
Sustainable Agriculture Research, 2022, 11, 2, pp 1-13
Cereal seeds safety may be compromised by the presence of toxic contaminants, such as aflatoxins. Besides being carcinogenic, they have other adverse health effects on humans and animals. In this preliminary study, we used two non-invasive optical techniques, optical fiber fluorescence spectroscopy ...
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Bartolić, D.; Mutavdžić, D.; Carstensen, J. M.; Stanković, S.; Nikolić, M.; Krstović, S.; Radotić, K.
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Nature Publishing Group, London, UK
Citation
Scientific Reports, 2022, 12, 3,
High body mass index (BMI) is associated with severe COVID-19 but findings regarding the need of intensive care (IC) and mortality are mixed. Using electronic health records, we identified all patients in western Sweden hospitalised with COVID-19 to evaluate 30-day mortality or assignment to IC....
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Lindgren, M.; Toska, T.; Alex, C.; Lundberg, C. E.; Cronie, O.; Rosengren, A.; Adiels, M.; Sjöland, H.
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Nature Publishing Group, London, UK
Citation
Scientific Reports, 2022, 12, 3,
Cattle are domestic animals that have been nourishing humans for thousands of years. Milk from cattle represents a key source of high-quality protein, fat, and other nutrients. The nutritional value of milk and dairy products is closely associated with the fat content, providing up to 30% of the...
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Pathak, R. K.; Lim ByeongHwi; Park YeJee; Kim JunMo
Publisher
Nature Publishing Group, London, UK
Citation
Scientific Reports, 2022, 12, 3,
The continuing evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants not only causes a long-term global health concerns but also encounters the vaccine/drug effectiveness. The degree of virus infectivity and its clinical outcomes often depend on various biological parameters (e.g., age, genetic factors, diabetes,...
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Mandal, C. C.; Panwar, M. S.; Yadav, C. P.; Vaishnavi Tripathi; Shreetama Bandyopadhayaya
Publisher
Nature Publishing Group, London, UK
Citation
Scientific Reports, 2022, 12, 3,
Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) is a pathogenic bacterium causing the paratuberculosis, chronic and infectious disease common particularly in wild and domestic ruminants. Currently, culture techniques to detect viable MAP are still used most commonly, although these require a long ...
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Cechova, M.; Beinhauerova, M.; Babak, V.; Kralik, P.
Publisher
Nature Publishing Group, London, UK
Citation
Scientific Reports, 2022, 12, 3,
This study evaluated the relationship between arsenic uptake via drinking water ingestion and arsenic concentration in fingernails as a biomarker for human exposure. For this purpose, we collected fingernail samples from 40 healthy participants of arsenic-affected rural regions of Kaboudrahang...
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Shokoohi, R.; Khazaei, M.; Karami, M.; Seid-Mohammadi, A.; Khazaei, S.; Torkshavand, Z.
Publisher
Nature Publishing Group, London, UK
Citation
Scientific Reports, 2022, 12, 3,