Biological & Environmental Sciences
Recent Submissions
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Global climate change and its impact on the distribution and efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis as a biopesticide
(2025 , Article)This study is the first modeling exercise to assess the impacts of climate change on the current and future global distribution of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). Bt is a common Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium widely ... -
Guns 'N Roses: Fungal Volatile Warfare in Postharvest Disease Control
( Annual Reviews Inc , 2025 , Article)Phytopathogenic and food spoilage microorganisms are major contributors to postharvest crop losses. Some species of fungi are able to produce mycotoxins, posing health risks to both humans and animals. Control methods based ... -
Exploring Arid Soils as a Source of Bacillus thuringiensis Biocontrol Agents Active Against Dipteran and Lepidopteran Larvae
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2026 , Article)Microbial communities found in arid environments often exhibit unique genetic and metabolic adaptations that enable them to synthesize potent bioactive compounds. Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is widely recognized for its ... -
Screening, Diversity, and Characterization of Fungal Endophytes Isolated From the Halophyte Limonium axillare and the Potential of Biocontrol Antagonists Against Fusarium oxysporum
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025 , Article)Halophytes, plants that thrive in high-salinity environments, host unique microbial communities, including fungal endophytes, which contribute to plant growth and pathogen resistance. This study aimed to isolate, identify, ... -
Comprehensive Investigation of Qatar Soil Bacterial Diversity and Its Correlation with Soil Nutrients
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)Arid and semi-arid regions show distinctive bacterial groups important for the sustainability of ecosystems and soil health. This study aims to investigate how environmental factors across five Qatari soils influence the ... -
Next-generation nanoparticles for cancer and autoimmune therapy
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Immune modulation is a critical therapeutic approach for cancer and autoimmune diseases, aiming to balance immune activation and suppression within specific disease environments. Next-generation nanoparticles (NPs) offer ... -
Can telomeric changes orchestrate the development of autoinflammatory skin diseases?
( Edizioni Minerva Medica , 2024 , Article Review)Telomeres, the safeguarding caps at the tips of chromosomes, are pivotal in the aging process of cells and have been linked to skin ailments and inflammatory conditions. Telomeres undergo a gradual reduction in length and ... -
Microplastics and their role in the emergence of antibiotic resistance in bacteria as a threat for the environment
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article Review)Plastics and antibiotic resistance are two main global concerns, although seemingly unrelated yet interconnected threats. Microplastics (MPs) are widely present in terrestrial and marine environments that pose unique risks ... -
Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Sciences: A Scoping Review
( Frontiers , 2025 , Article)Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly playing important roles in healthcare diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of diseases. Despite this widespread implementation of AI in biomedical sciences, ... -
Organ-specific safety profile of bioinspired short antimicrobial peptides in zebrafish embryos
( Frontiers , 2025 , Article)Objective: Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are key components of the innate immune system, exhibiting broad-spectrum antibacterial and immunomodulatory activities. Building on these properties, we designed bio-inspired short ... -
Novel Thermo-Halotolerant Bacteria Bacillus cabrialesii Native to Qatar Desert: Enhancing Seedlings’ Growth, Halotolerance, and Antifungal Defense in Tomato
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Soil salinization and freshwater scarcity are the major challenges threatening conventional agriculture development due to their negative impacts on plant growth and productivity. Fungal infections accentuate these challenges ... -
Evidencing nickel biosorption capacity of cyanobacteria Chroococcidiopsis sp.: potential metallo-protective agents
( BioMed Central , 2025 , Article)The increasing prevalence of toxic elements such as nickel (Ni) in the environment poses a significant threat to human health due to its carcinogenic effect. The study investigates the Ni biosorption potential of three ... -
Gene expression analysis reveals genes related to heavy metals and produced water exposure in Synechococcus elongatus
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Produced water (PW), a major by-product of the petrochemical industry, contains a complex mixture of contaminants that limit its reuse and pose environmental risks if discharged untreated. Numerous treatment technologies ... -
Advances in polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production from renewable waste materials using halophilic microorganisms: A comprehensive review
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are biodegradable and biocompatible polymers that can replace conventional plastics in different sectors. However, PHA commercialization is hampered due to their high production cost resulting ... -
Insects in agricultural greenhouses: a metagenomic analysis of microbes in Trialeurodes vaporariorum infesting tomato and cucumber crops
( Frontiers Media SA , 2025 , Article)Introduction: With the predicted 9-10 billion world population increase by 2050 and its accompanying need for sustainable food production, and with the harsh climate conditions challenging agriculture and food security in ... -
Synthesis of nanostructured novel ion-imprinted polymer for selective removal of Cu2+ and Sr2+ ions from reverse osmosis concentrated brine
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This study aims to prepare an ion-imprinted polymer (IIP) using copper sulfate as a template and potassium persulfate as an initiator to selectively adsorb copper ions (Cu2+) from aqueous solutions and in an attempt to ... -
Antibody-dependent enhancement of SARS-CoV-2, the impact of variants and vaccination
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2025 , Article)This study characterized antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) in serum samples from individuals exposed to SARS-CoV-2 via infection or vaccination and evaluated its association with SARS-CoV-2 variants (Wuhan and Omicron), ... -
Characterization of Anti-Cancer Properties of Qatari Prosopis Species, Prosopis juliflora and Prosopis cineraria, against Human Breast, Lung, and Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines
( Qatar University , 2025 , Poster)Background: The Prosopis plant species have been reported for their diverse therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, antioxidant, and anti- tumor properties. Prosopis cineraria, Prosopis ... -
Unraveling the Omega-3 Puzzle: Navigating Challenges and Innovations for Bone Health and Healthy Aging
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article Review)Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFAs, n-3 PUFAs), including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), are essential polyunsaturated fats primarily obtained from fatty ... -
Engineered Anti-Microbial Peptides Inhibit Cell Viability, Promote Apoptosis, and Induce Cell Cycle Arrest in SW620 Human Colon Adenocarcinoma Cells.
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide, and despite advances in treatment, there remains a critical need for novel therapeutic approaches. Recently, anti-microbial peptides (AMPs) have ...
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