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This minimal model points out the essential ingredients needed to describe tissue-elastic solid interactions an effective inertia and viscous stresses.Cataloguing the effects of different types of stress on behaviour and physiology in rodent models has not been comprehensively attempted. Here, we systematically review whether chronic exposure to physical stress, psychosocial stress, or both types of stress can induce different behavioural and neurobiological outcomes in male and female rodents. We found that physical stress consistently increased depressive-like behaviour, impaired social interaction and decreased body weight, while psychosocial stress consistently increased both anxiety- and depressive-like behaviour, impaired social interaction and learning and memory, increased HPA axis activity, peripheral inflammation and microglial activation, and decreased hippocampal neurogenesis in male rodents. Moreover, we found that the combined effect of both stress types resulted in a more severe pathological state defined by increased anxiety- and depressive-like behaviour, impaired social interaction and learning and memory, increased HPA axis activity and central inflammation, and reduced hippocampal neurogenesis and neural plasticity in male rodents. Phenotypes for females were less consistent, irrespective of the type of stress exposure, on account of the limited number of studies using females. This review highlights that the type of stress may indeed matter and will help animal researchers to more appropriately choose a stress/depression model that fits their research purposes.Production of biochar from sewage sludge (SS) is consistent with the goal of sustainable resource recovery and promotes a wastewater-based circular economy. Thermochemical conversion of SS to biochar resolves two major issues simultaneously as it minimizes the cost of disposal and acts as a resource to eliminate the toxic contaminants from water and wastewater. The reusability and ready availability of the biochar, irrespective of the season, makes it an economically viable material for wastewater treatment. In this review, explicit insights into the production, modification and usage of SS derived biochar are provided including (i) the production yield, (ii) characteristic features such as physical, chemical, electrochemical and morphological aspects, and (iii) impact on contaminant removal through adsorption, catalytic and electrochemical processes. Particular attention is given to the use of SS derived biochar as an adsorbent for contaminants present in wastewaters, the potential use of biochar as a catalyst and support material in advanced oxidation processes and the use of biochars as an electrode material. The effect of pyrolysis conditions and co-pyrolysis with other materials on biochar properties is explored and insight is provided into the toxicity of biochar components present at different process conditions.Better municipal solid waste (MSW) management can help to address environmental concerns and supports economic and social development. Because MSW characteristics can change over time, management strategies should also evolve and be applied correspondingly. However, many previous studies have focused on MSW characterization or investigated specific management strategies for a target MSW. Few studies have assessed the spatial variations of MSW characteristics and socio-economic (SE) conditions as well as their associations. This study evaluated the feasibility of using an integrated unsupervised method (cluster analysis and cross-tabulation analysis) to explore these topics for MSW management. Results suggest that the integrated method can successfully help to reveal key information. Seven jointed MSW-SE scenarios were investigated based on 259 individual observations of Taiwan. Associations between MSW compositions and SE conditions were identified statistically significant for four MSW-SE scenarios. In general, the general SE type (SE1) is very likely to generate high food wastes and other combustible, low paper, wood, and rubber wastes (MSW1). The small island SE type (SE3) is more likely to produce high paper and low wood, rubber, textile, and other noncombustible wastes (MSW2). Overall, the method applied in this study could help to reveal statistical associations between MSW and SE, which can help decision-makers comprehend underlying facts and develop effective management strategies.Anammox bacteria are widely found to grow in bioaggregates form, but the reason for their high aggregation ability remains elusive. selleck chemicals llc In this study, four kinds of sludge, i.e., anammox granules, anaerobic granules, aerobic granules, and partial nitrification flocs, were studied and compared to investigate their differences in adherence properties. We directly explored the adherence properties of sludge samples before and after extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) extraction, using quartz-crystal microbalance technique with dissipation monitoring technique. Results showed that EPS indeed stimulated the adherence properties of all sludge samples. The most striking feature here is that anammox consortia had the highest adhesion rate and mass, and formed the most compact layer on the gold-coated sensor surfaces both before and after EPS extraction among the four sludge samples, indicating their inherent high adhesion ability. The composition and spectral characteristics of EPS samples were also investigated, and it reveals that the relatively high extracellular proteins/polysaccharides ratio of anammox granules (3.2 ± 0.4) rather than total EPS concentration had contributed to their high adhesion ability. The findings are helpful for understanding the adherence properties of anammox bacteria, and will serve as a guide for further researches to exploring the aggregation process of anammox bacteria.

Quantifying the impact of environmental factors on COVID-19 transmission is crucial in preventing more cases. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation and ozone (O

) have reported antimicrobial properties but few studies have examined associations with community infectivity of COVID-19. Research suggests UV light can be preventative while the effect of O

is contested. We sought to determine the relationship between UV, O

, and COVID-19 incidence in Ontario, Canada.

In our time series analyses, we calculated daily incidence rates and reproductive number (R

) from 34,975 cases between January and June 2020 across 34 Ontario Public Health Units. We used generalised linear models, adjusting for potential confounders, to calculate point estimates (PE) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for UV and O

. Analyses were further stratified by age groups and outbreaks at institutions versus community.

We found that 1-week averaged UV was significantly associated with a 13% decrease (95% CI 0.80-0.96) in overall COVID-19 R

, per unit increase. A negative association with UV was also significant among community outbreaks (PE 0.88, 95% CI 0.81-0.96) but not institutional outbreaks (PE 0.94, 95% CI 0.85-1.03). A positive association of O

with COVID-19 incidence is strongly suggested among institutional outbreak cases (PE 1.06, 95% CI 1.00-1.13).

Our study found evidence to support the hypothesis that higher UV reduced transmission of COVID-19 and some evidence that ground-level O

positively influenced COVID-19 transmission. Setting of infection should be strongly considered as a factor in future research. UV and O

may explain some of COVID-19's seasonal behaviour.

Our study found evidence to support the hypothesis that higher UV reduced transmission of COVID-19 and some evidence that ground-level O3 positively influenced COVID-19 transmission. Setting of infection should be strongly considered as a factor in future research. UV and O3 may explain some of COVID-19's seasonal behaviour.Water scarcity causes a series of eco-environmental problems, such as land salinization, biodiversity reduction and food crisis, which seriously restricts the sustainable development of the Aral Sea basin. In this study, a stepwise-cluster factorial analysis (SCFA) approach is proposed for assessing the effects of natural condition and human activity on the outflow of Syr Darya River (abbreviated as OSR) that has significant effects on the eco-environmental restoration of the Aral Sea. SCFA coupled stepwise cluster analysis and factorial analysis cannot only reflect the variability of outflow, but also identify the driving factors quantitatively. The results disclose that, in 1960-1991, the dominant factors (affecting the OSR) are upstream inflow (25.77%) > agricultural water use of Uzbekistan (7.21%) > industrial water use of Uzbekistan (4.53%) > agricultural water use of Kazakhstan (3.81%) > Precipitation (3.66%); interactions between upstream inflow and agricultural water use of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and basin.In the age of personalized medicine, genetic testing by means of targeted sequencing has taken a key role. However, when comparing different sets of targeted sequencing data, these are often characterized by a considerable lack of harmonization. Laboratories follow their own best practices, analyzing their own target regions. The question on how to best integrate data from different sites remains unanswered. Studying the example of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), we analyzed 11 targeted sequencing sets, collected from six different centers (n = 831). An intersecting target region of 43,076 bp (30 genes) was identified; whereas, the original target regions covered up to 499,097 bp (117 genes). Considering a region of interest in the context of MDS, a target region of 55,969 bp (31 genes) was identified. For each gene, coverage and sequencing data quality was evaluated, calculating a sequencing score. Analyses revealed huge differences between different data sets as well as between different genes. Analysis of the relation between sequencing score and mutation frequency in MDS revealed that most genes with high frequency in MDS could be sequenced without expecting low coverage or quality. Still, no gene appeared consistently unproblematic for all data sets. To allow for comparable results in a multicenter setting analyzing MDS, we propose to use a predefined target region of interest and to perform centralized data analysis using harmonized criteria.

Cholesterol crystallization within an atherosclerotic plaque significantly contributes to the acceleration of plaque rupture - a problematic event due to the current lack of specific treatments to prevent such formations. Modelling this pathogenic process is also difficult due to the lack of suitable experimental models that enable quantitative analysis of crystal formation and bioactivity screening of potential therapeutic compounds.

To develop an in vitro human cell model of cholesterol crystallization combined with an imaging system that incorporates both quantitative analysis and real-time continuous imaging of cholesterol crystal formation.

An enhanced in vitro model of cholesterol crystallization was developed through the use of acetylated low-density lipoprotein (AcLDL) and 7-ketocholesterol as agents of foam cell induction within a human THP-1 monocytic cell line. Advanced confocal and polarizing microscopies were incorporated into the model so as to allow for quantitation of cholesterol crystallization, with the lipid-loaded group producing significantly greater numbers of cholesterol crystals than the untreated group.