Anti-Therapeutic Action: carcinogenicity

Role of Genetically Modified Microorganisms for Effective Elimination of Heavy Metals

Heavy metals like lead, mercury, and arsenic are dangerous pollutants that accumulate in our environment and food chain, causing serious health problems. Traditional methods to remove these metals are expensive and inefficient. Scientists have created genetically modified bacteria and fungi that are much better at absorbing and breaking down heavy metals from contaminated water and soil, offering a cheaper and more environmentally friendly solution to clean up pollution.

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Silk-based microparticles for the adsorption of methylene blue: formulations, characterization, adsorption study, in silico molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulation

This research demonstrates that microparticles made from silk fibroin, a protein derived from silkworm cocoons, are exceptionally effective at removing methylene blue dye from water. The silk-based particles work about 32 times better than other forms of silk and can absorb large amounts of the toxic dye. Scientists used computer simulations to understand exactly how the silk protein attracts and binds the dye molecules, providing insights for creating even better eco-friendly water treatment materials.

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Fungal Metabolomics: A Comprehensive Approach to Understanding Pathogenesis in Humans and Identifying Potential Therapeutics

This review explains how scientists use metabolomics—a technique that identifies all chemical compounds in organisms—to understand how fungi cause disease and resist medicines. Fungi produce many different chemicals that help them attack our bodies and survive treatments, but these same chemicals could also be used to create new medicines. By studying these fungal chemicals, researchers can develop better antifungal drugs and understand how fungi manage to evade our immune system.

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A comprehensive review of mycotoxins, their toxicity, and innovative detoxification methods

Mycotoxins are poisons produced by molds that commonly contaminate foods like grains, nuts, and spices, causing serious health problems in people and animals. This comprehensive review examines how these toxins affect our health, how to detect them in food, and various methods to remove or destroy them. Traditional approaches using biological agents and chemicals work well but are only partially effective, while newer innovative methods using nanoparticles and plant extracts show greater promise for more complete protection of our food supply.

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Increased Dissemination of Aflatoxin- and Zearalenone-Producing Aspergillus spp. and Fusarium spp. during Wet Season via Houseflies on Dairy Farms in Aguascalientes, Mexico

This study found that during rainy seasons on Mexican dairy farms, houseflies carry more mold spores that produce harmful toxins called aflatoxins and zearalenone. These toxins contaminate cattle feed and milk, posing health risks to both animals and humans. The research shows that controlling houseflies during wet seasons is crucial to reduce toxic mold contamination of dairy products and animal feed.

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A survey of bacterial and fungal community structure and functions in two long-term metalliferous soil habitats

Scientists studied how bacteria and fungi adapt to living in soils contaminated with mercury at two former nuclear weapons sites in the United States. They found that bacterial diversity decreased in highly contaminated areas, while fungi remained relatively stable. The research identified specific microbes that can help clean up mercury pollution and showed that the amount of mercury that microbes can actually access is different from the total amount of mercury in the soil.

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A Review of Research Progress on the Microbial or Enzymatic Degradation and Mechanism of Aflatoxin B1

Aflatoxin B1 is a dangerous toxin found in contaminated cereals and food products that can cause serious diseases including liver cancer. Scientists have discovered that certain bacteria and fungi can naturally break down this toxin into less harmful substances through their enzymes. This review summarizes different microorganisms and enzymes that can degrade aflatoxin B1, explaining how they work and what safe products they create, offering hope for safer food storage and treatment.

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Negative Effects of Occurrence of Mycotoxins in Animal Feed and Biological Methods of Their Detoxification: A Review

Molds that grow on grains and feed produce toxic substances called mycotoxins that can seriously harm farm animals, causing liver and kidney damage, reproductive problems, and reduced productivity. While proper storage and farming practices help prevent contamination, some mycotoxins still get through. Recent research shows that beneficial bacteria like those in yogurt and certain yeasts can effectively remove these toxins from animal feed, making it safer for livestock while protecting the environment from harmful chemicals.

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Toxic Effects of p-Chloroaniline on Cells of Fungus Isaria fumosorosea SP535 and the Role of Cytochrome P450

Scientists discovered a fungus called Isaria fumosorosea that can completely break down p-chloroaniline, a toxic chemical used in dyes and pesticides that pollutes our environment. The fungus works by using special enzymes called cytochrome P450 to degrade the pollutant. This discovery could help clean up contaminated soil and water, though more research is needed to ensure it works safely in real-world environments.

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Multianalytical Investigation of Psilocybe cubensis Mushrooms: Physicochemical Characterization and Biological Evaluation of Psilocybin and Psilocin Compounds

Scientists extracted and analyzed psilocybin and psilocin from Psilocybe cubensis mushrooms to develop a medication for treating mental health disorders like depression and anxiety. Using various analytical techniques, they confirmed the extract contained about 3.26% psilocybin and was safe, pure, and stable. The research shows that creating a psilocybin-based medicine from these mushrooms is feasible and could offer a new treatment option for people struggling with mental health issues.

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