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View article: Editorial: African swine fever virus (ASFV) in the one health approach
Editorial: African swine fever virus (ASFV) in the one health approach Open
View article: P-092 Unraveling atypically pronucleated zygotes’ developmental competence: morphodynamic and morphometric insights
P-092 Unraveling atypically pronucleated zygotes’ developmental competence: morphodynamic and morphometric insights Open
Study question What is the developmental competence of atypically pronucleated zygotes (APZs) and what morphokinetic factors monitored by artificial intelligence (AI) are associated with it? Summary answer The blastulation rate of APZs (8-…
View article: Disposable wet-wipes as potential source of pollution: Multi-analytical investigation of the composition of fibres and additives
Disposable wet-wipes as potential source of pollution: Multi-analytical investigation of the composition of fibres and additives Open
View article: Rebuttal to Correspondence on “Are Biobased Microfibers Less Harmful than Conventional Plastic Microfibers: Evidence from Earthworms”
Rebuttal to Correspondence on “Are Biobased Microfibers Less Harmful than Conventional Plastic Microfibers: Evidence from Earthworms” Open
View article: Ultrasensitive detection and quantification of bovine Deltapapillomavirus in the semen of healthy horses
Ultrasensitive detection and quantification of bovine Deltapapillomavirus in the semen of healthy horses Open
BPV1, BPV2, BPV13, and BPV14 are all genotypes of bovine delta papillomaviruses (δPV), of which the first three cause infections in horses and are associated with equine sarcoids. However, BPV14 infection has never been reported in equine …
View article: Are Biobased Microfibers Less Harmful than Conventional Plastic Microfibers: Evidence from Earthworms
Are Biobased Microfibers Less Harmful than Conventional Plastic Microfibers: Evidence from Earthworms Open
Biobased plastics are sometimes promoted as "environmentally friendly" compared to their conventional petrochemical-based counterparts, but their ecotoxicity is only partially understood. Biobased fibers are widely used in clothing and wet…
View article: Addressing Microplastic Pollution via the Global Plastic Treaty
Addressing Microplastic Pollution via the Global Plastic Treaty Open
This policy brief addresses the issue of microplastic pollution and highlights the need for global policy interventions to reduce microplastic emissions and safeguard ecosystems and public health.
View article: Detection and quantification of <i>Brucella abortus</i> DNA in water buffaloes ( <i>bubalus bubalis</i> ) using droplet digital polymerase chain reaction
Detection and quantification of <i>Brucella abortus</i> DNA in water buffaloes ( <i>bubalus bubalis</i> ) using droplet digital polymerase chain reaction Open
Brucellosis represents a major public health concern worldwide. Human transmission is mainly due to the consumption of unpasteurized milk and dairy products of infected animals. The gold standard for the diagnosis of Brucella spp in…
View article: Molecular findings and virological assessment of bladder papillomavirus infection in cattle
Molecular findings and virological assessment of bladder papillomavirus infection in cattle Open
Bovine and ovine papillomaviruses (BPVs - OaPVs) are infectious agents that have an important role in bladder carcinogenesis of cattle. In an attempt to better understand territorial prevalence of papillomavirus genotypes and gain insights…
View article: Molecular detection of transcriptionally active ovine papillomaviruses in commercial equine semen
Molecular detection of transcriptionally active ovine papillomaviruses in commercial equine semen Open
Virological evaluation was performed on equine semen to detect the presence of papillomaviruses (PVs) using droplet digital polymerase chain reaction (ddPCR) as the aim of this study was to investigate whether the sperm from asymptomatic s…
View article: Vertical Intrauterine Bovine and Ovine Papillomavirus Coinfection in Pregnant Cows
Vertical Intrauterine Bovine and Ovine Papillomavirus Coinfection in Pregnant Cows Open
There is very little information available about transplacental infections by the papillomavirus in ruminants. However, recent evidence has emerged of the first report of vertical infections of bovine papillomavirus (BPV) in fetuses from n…
View article: Deterioration of bio-based polylactic acid plastic teabags under environmental conditions and their associated effects on earthworms
Deterioration of bio-based polylactic acid plastic teabags under environmental conditions and their associated effects on earthworms Open
In response to the plastic waste crisis, teabag producers have substituted the petrochemical-plastic content of their products with bio-based, biodegradable polymers such as polylactic acid (PLA). Despite widespread use, the degradation ra…
View article: Molecular epidemiology of ovine papillomavirus infections among sheep in Southern Italy
Molecular epidemiology of ovine papillomavirus infections among sheep in Southern Italy Open
Ovine papillomaviruses (OaPVs) were detected and quantified, for the first time, using droplet digital polymerase chain reaction (ddPCR) and real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) via liquid biopsy of 165 clinically healthy sheep. OaPV DNA was …
View article: Primary plastic polymers: Urgently needed upstream reduction
Primary plastic polymers: Urgently needed upstream reduction Open
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View article: Molecular Detection and Quantification of Ovine Papillomavirus DNA in Equine Sarcoid
Molecular Detection and Quantification of Ovine Papillomavirus DNA in Equine Sarcoid Open
Equine sarcoids are caused by infection with bovine papillomavirus (BPV) types 1, 2, and possibly 13. However, a number of sarcoids lack BPV DNA, and new potential etiological agents for sarcoid diseases need to be considered. High‐perform…
View article: Policy Brief: The global plastics treaty: What is the role of bio-based plastic, biodegradable plastic and bioplastic? (possible core obligation 8)
Policy Brief: The global plastics treaty: What is the role of bio-based plastic, biodegradable plastic and bioplastic? (possible core obligation 8) Open
This policy brief covers alternatives to conventional, durable fossil-based plastics. It addresses their potential advantages and disadvantages, limitations and risks as well as the role of the Global Plastics Treaty.
View article: Detection and Quantification of Nocardia crassostreae, an Emerging Pathogen, in Mytilus galloprovincialis in the Mediterranean Sea Using Droplet Digital PCR
Detection and Quantification of Nocardia crassostreae, an Emerging Pathogen, in Mytilus galloprovincialis in the Mediterranean Sea Using Droplet Digital PCR Open
Nocardia crassostreae is a novel pathogen responsible for infections in oysters (Crassostrea gigas) and mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis). N. crassostreae is also responsible for nocardiosis both in immunocompetent and immunocompromised …
View article: Physical and chemical effects of conventional microplastic glitter versus alternative glitter particles on a freshwater plant (Lemnaceae: Lemna minor)
Physical and chemical effects of conventional microplastic glitter versus alternative glitter particles on a freshwater plant (Lemnaceae: Lemna minor) Open
Glitters are primary microplastics which are directly littered into the environment, yet the ecological effects have seldom been tested. When microplastics enter the environment, their physical presence and chemical leachate may alter the …
View article: Prevalence and genotype distribution of caprine papillomavirus in peripheral blood of healthy goats in farms from three European countries
Prevalence and genotype distribution of caprine papillomavirus in peripheral blood of healthy goats in farms from three European countries Open
Caprine papillomaviruses (ChPVs, Capra hircus papillomaviruses) were detected and quantified for the first time using droplet digital polymerase chain reaction (ddPCR) in blood samples of 374 clinically healthy goats from farms located in …
View article: O-119 Time-lapse comprehensive portrait of cytoplasmic strings appearing during blastulation: prevalence and implications for embryo assessment.
O-119 Time-lapse comprehensive portrait of cytoplasmic strings appearing during blastulation: prevalence and implications for embryo assessment. Open
Study question What are the prevalence and implications of cytoplasmic strings (Cyt-S) in preimplantation development after blastulation? Summary answer Cyt-S are common in human embryos and are associated with faster blastocyst developmen…
View article: Possible etiological association of ovine papillomaviruses with bladder tumors in cattle
Possible etiological association of ovine papillomaviruses with bladder tumors in cattle Open
In all tumors, OaPV RNA could explain the causality of the disease of the urinary bladder. Therefore, persistent infections by OaPVs could be involved in bladder carcinogenesis. Our data showed that there is a possible etiologic associatio…
View article: A thermoanalytical insight into the composition of biodegradable polymers and commercial products by EGA-MS and Py-GC-MS
A thermoanalytical insight into the composition of biodegradable polymers and commercial products by EGA-MS and Py-GC-MS Open
Biodegradable polymers are proposed as a potential solution to environmental problems related to plastic pollution. Potential benefits have been suggested in applications such as agricultural mulching and fishing gear, where there can be c…
View article: The submarine Congo Canyon as a conduit for microplastics to the deep sea
The submarine Congo Canyon as a conduit for microplastics to the deep sea Open
The increasing plastic pollution of the world’s oceans represents a serious threat to marine ecosystems and has become a well-known topic garnering growing public attention. The global input of plastic waste into the oceans is estima…
View article: Reduced graphene oxide/polyurethane coatings for wash-durable wearable piezoresistive sensors
Reduced graphene oxide/polyurethane coatings for wash-durable wearable piezoresistive sensors Open
Graphene-based functional coatings for cotton textiles were realized through an easy dip-coating procedure. Cotton fabrics were coated with a reduced graphene oxide (rGO) layer and then protected with a very thin polyurethane (PU) layer th…
View article: Vertical Intrauterine Bovine and Ovine Papillomavirus Coinfection in Pregnant Cows
Vertical Intrauterine Bovine and Ovine Papillomavirus Coinfection in Pregnant Cows Open
View article: A Review of Biodegradable Plastics from Multidisciplinary Perspectives
A Review of Biodegradable Plastics from Multidisciplinary Perspectives Open
View article: Effect of the Age of Garments Used Under Real-Life Conditions on Microfibre Release from Polyester and Cotton Clothing
Effect of the Age of Garments Used Under Real-Life Conditions on Microfibre Release from Polyester and Cotton Clothing Open
View article: ASSESSMENT OF BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC FATE IN THE ENVIRONMENT
ASSESSMENT OF BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC FATE IN THE ENVIRONMENT Open
Biodegradable plastics (BPs) have lately received attention as possible solutions to the problem of plastic pollution. Plastics have brought numerous benefits to human society, but their misuse and mismanagement have also brought environme…
View article: Physical and chemical impacts of conventional plastic versus biodegradable glitters on freshwater primary producers
Physical and chemical impacts of conventional plastic versus biodegradable glitters on freshwater primary producers Open
Primary microplastics, such as glitter, are being replaced with natural and/or biodegradable alternatives. When microplastics enter the environment, their physical presence and chemical leachate may alter the physiology of primary producer…
View article: Studying the composition and photodegradation of wet wipes by thermoanalytical techniques
Studying the composition and photodegradation of wet wipes by thermoanalytical techniques Open
Wet wipes are spunlace nonwoven fabrics obtained through the binding of fibers with water jets [1], used to delivery and apply skin-touching personal care products. Wet wipes are commonly composed of cellulose fibers, synthetic fibers, or …