The human and bovine bacterial pathogen Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus, GBS) expresses a thick polysaccharide capsule that constitutes a major virulence factor and vaccine target.GBS can be classified into ten distinct serotypes differing in the chemical composition of their capsular polysaccharide.However, non-typeable strains tha

Advantages of the electron-beam plasma (EBP) for production of bioactive titanium oxide coatings were experimentally studied.The coatings were synthesized in EBP of oxygen on the surface Fenders (Front) of plane titanium substrates.A number of analytical techniques were used to characterize morphology, chemical composition, and structure of the syn

The intestine exhibits distinct characteristics along its length, with a substantial immune cell reservoir and diverse microbiota crucial for maintaining health.This study investigates how anatomical location and regional microbiota influence intestinal immune cell abundance.Using conventionally colonized and germ-free mice, segment-specific immune

The creation of private protected areas (PPA) is commonly considered an instrument of neoliberal conservation, characterized by private management and bluelight commodification of nature for (eco)tourism and other market-based instruments (MBIs).PPAs are accused of reproducing social inequalities when entailing enclosure, exclusivity, land grabbing

Introduction: We present a case of intentional ingestion of a piece of plastic explosive in a military patient that resulted in tonic-clonic seizure and gastrointestinal illness.Case Report: Toggle Switch Although uncommon, such ingestions have been reported in military journals since the Vietnam War.Access to plastic explosives is generally limite