Disease: HIV infection

Enhancement of Perylenequinonoid Compounds Production from Strain of Pseudoshiraia conidialis by UV-Induced Mutagenesis

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Researchers used UV light to mutate fungal strains that naturally produce powerful medicinal compounds called perylenequinones. These compounds show promise for treating cancer and viral infections through photodynamic therapy. Through careful mutagenesis and screening, they developed a superior fungal strain that produces over 2100 mg/L of these valuable compounds, far exceeding previous methods. The breakthrough highlights that focusing on multiple beneficial compounds rather than just one can lead to better commercial applications.

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Introduction to XIV updating course of antimicrobials and infectious diseases

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Healthcare professionals gathered at a major conference in Madrid to learn about the latest advances in treating infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria and other pathogens. The course highlighted new antibiotic combinations that work against previously untreatable infections, faster ways to identify infections in emergency rooms and intensive care units, and modern treatment strategies based on scientific evidence. Speakers emphasized the importance of using antibiotics wisely, using personalized medicine approaches, and collaborating between laboratory scientists and clinicians to improve patient outcomes.

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Pharmaceutical Pollution in Aquatic Environments: A Concise Review of Environmental Impacts and Bioremediation Systems

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Medications we take for health are ending up in our water supplies in significant amounts because standard water treatment plants cannot remove them effectively. These pharmaceutical residues are harming wildlife and aquatic ecosystems, causing problems like population declines in birds, developmental issues in fish, and the spread of antibiotic resistance. Scientists are developing new bioremediation technologies, particularly using fungi and mycoremediation, to better remove these drugs from wastewater before they reach our water bodies.

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