Disease: respiratory disease

Enhanced Phytoextraction Technologies for the Sustainable Remediation of Cadmium-Contaminated Soil Based on Hyperaccumulators—A Review

Cadmium contamination of farmland is a serious global problem that threatens food safety and human health. This review explores how special plants called hyperaccumulators can extract cadmium from soil, and how scientists can boost their effectiveness through various methods like beneficial bacteria, improved farming techniques, and special chemicals. The research shows that combining multiple enhancement strategies works better than using any single approach, offering hope for cleaning up polluted agricultural lands sustainably.

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Mycoremediation: Expunging environmental pollutants

Fungi can be used to clean up environmental pollution from industrial waste, pesticides, and heavy metals. Unlike expensive chemical treatments, fungal mycoremediation is cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Fungi produce natural enzymes that break down harmful pollutants into harmless substances, making it a promising solution for protecting soil and water contamination.

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Usefulness of combining computed tomography and air sac fluid examination to rule out aspergillosis: case study in two gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) with respiratory clinical signs

Two penguins at an aquarium showed respiratory problems and were suspected of having a serious fungal infection called aspergillosis. Doctors used CT scans to identify fluid in their air sacs and collected samples for testing. The tests showed the penguins did not have the fungal infection, so they did not need antifungal medications. Both penguins recovered naturally, demonstrating that combining imaging with fluid analysis can help identify the real cause of respiratory problems and avoid unnecessary medication.

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