The genome of the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) was sequenced using DNA from inbred adult flies. The 479 Mb genome assembly has a contig N50 of 45.7 kb and scaffold N50 of 4.06 Mb. Over 1800 genes were manually curated, revealing gene expansions related to invasiveness and host adaptation. The genome provides insights into controlling this major agricultural pest and comparative studies of insect genomes. It will aid the development of improved control methods like the sterile insect technique.
The document summarizes research from Work Package 3 of the Phytothreats project. The research analyzed pathogen traits and global distribution data to identify and rank threats from Phytophthora species to the UK. Key findings include: (1) Species that are cold-adapted are more likely to be introduced through the live plant trade; (2) Thermal tolerance traits influence a species' ability to establish at higher latitudes; (3) Models using global occurrence data and environmental factors accurately predict UK habitat suitability. Traits like cold tolerance and symptoms modulated a species' global spread and host range. The research aims to develop tools to inform policies and practices around Phytophthora importation, establishment, and
[論文紹介] 古代の伝染性がん系統の体細胞進化と世界的拡大 (Somatic evolution and global expansion of an a...Shohei Nagata
論文紹介 (2019)
Somatic evolution and global expansion of an ancient
transmissible cancer lineage
古代の伝染性がん系統の体細胞進化と世界的拡大
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This document provides a summary of how biotechnology has been applied in aquaculture and fisheries. It discusses four main areas: 1) genetic improvements and control of reproduction through hybridization, selective breeding, chromosome manipulation, and genetic engineering; 2) biosecurity and disease control using techniques like PCR; 3) environmental management and bioremediation; and 4) biodiversity conservation and fisheries management using molecular markers. While these biotechnology tools exist globally, the document notes they have hardly been applied programmatically in Africa to make a meaningful impact. It recommends immediate programs in genetic improvement, feed improvement, and disease control/biosecurity for Africa's aquaculture sector.
1) The document proposes a research project to study the rapid evolutionary responses of marble trout populations to climate change and intensifying weather extremes using an integrated approach combining genetics and evolutionary modeling.
2) The research will analyze genetic data and field data on 10 isolated marble trout populations over time to study adaptive divergence and evolution, and will develop an eco-evolutionary model to predict the impacts of climate change and weather extremes on population persistence and traits.
3) The project aims to provide a novel integrated methodology for predicting how natural populations will respond to intensifying weather extremes due to climate change and inform conservation of the marble trout populations.
This document provides an overview of human genetics concepts and applications. It discusses that genetics is the study of inherited traits and genes, which contain DNA instructions for protein production. The human genome was sequenced in 2000. Genetic testing can detect health-related variants and provide risk information. Counseling helps explain genetic testing results. Examples of tests include those for cystic fibrosis and certain cancers. DNA and RNA are described, as are genes, alleles, chromosomes, karyotypes, levels of biological organization, genotypes, phenotypes, pedigrees, populations, and evolution. Applications of genetics include forensics, health care, agriculture, and ecology.
The genome of the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) was sequenced using DNA from inbred adult flies. The 479 Mb genome assembly has a contig N50 of 45.7 kb and scaffold N50 of 4.06 Mb. Over 1800 genes were manually curated, revealing gene expansions related to invasiveness and host adaptation. The genome provides insights into controlling this major agricultural pest and comparative studies of insect genomes. It will aid the development of improved control methods like the sterile insect technique.
The document summarizes research from Work Package 3 of the Phytothreats project. The research analyzed pathogen traits and global distribution data to identify and rank threats from Phytophthora species to the UK. Key findings include: (1) Species that are cold-adapted are more likely to be introduced through the live plant trade; (2) Thermal tolerance traits influence a species' ability to establish at higher latitudes; (3) Models using global occurrence data and environmental factors accurately predict UK habitat suitability. Traits like cold tolerance and symptoms modulated a species' global spread and host range. The research aims to develop tools to inform policies and practices around Phytophthora importation, establishment, and
[論文紹介] 古代の伝染性がん系統の体細胞進化と世界的拡大 (Somatic evolution and global expansion of an a...Shohei Nagata
論文紹介 (2019)
Somatic evolution and global expansion of an ancient
transmissible cancer lineage
古代の伝染性がん系統の体細胞進化と世界的拡大
※なぜか文字が表示されない場合は全画面表示や保存をすると表示されるようです。
This document provides a summary of how biotechnology has been applied in aquaculture and fisheries. It discusses four main areas: 1) genetic improvements and control of reproduction through hybridization, selective breeding, chromosome manipulation, and genetic engineering; 2) biosecurity and disease control using techniques like PCR; 3) environmental management and bioremediation; and 4) biodiversity conservation and fisheries management using molecular markers. While these biotechnology tools exist globally, the document notes they have hardly been applied programmatically in Africa to make a meaningful impact. It recommends immediate programs in genetic improvement, feed improvement, and disease control/biosecurity for Africa's aquaculture sector.
1) The document proposes a research project to study the rapid evolutionary responses of marble trout populations to climate change and intensifying weather extremes using an integrated approach combining genetics and evolutionary modeling.
2) The research will analyze genetic data and field data on 10 isolated marble trout populations over time to study adaptive divergence and evolution, and will develop an eco-evolutionary model to predict the impacts of climate change and weather extremes on population persistence and traits.
3) The project aims to provide a novel integrated methodology for predicting how natural populations will respond to intensifying weather extremes due to climate change and inform conservation of the marble trout populations.
This document provides an overview of human genetics concepts and applications. It discusses that genetics is the study of inherited traits and genes, which contain DNA instructions for protein production. The human genome was sequenced in 2000. Genetic testing can detect health-related variants and provide risk information. Counseling helps explain genetic testing results. Examples of tests include those for cystic fibrosis and certain cancers. DNA and RNA are described, as are genes, alleles, chromosomes, karyotypes, levels of biological organization, genotypes, phenotypes, pedigrees, populations, and evolution. Applications of genetics include forensics, health care, agriculture, and ecology.
Drug transport and drug targeting - rumana hameedRumana Hameed
This document discusses genetic polymorphisms in drug transporters and drug targets. It covers various methods of targeted drug delivery including first, second, and third order targeting based on the specific cells or tissues targeted. Passive and active targeting approaches are described along with examples like magnetic drug targeting using nanoparticles, liposomes, transdermal patches, and brain-targeted delivery systems. The conclusion emphasizes that targeted drug delivery can reduce dose and side effects by assisting drugs to reach the desired site.
Molecular basis of targated drug delivery systemGaurav Kr
The document discusses molecular basis of targeted drug delivery systems. It describes how targeted delivery aims to selectively localize drugs in therapeutic concentrations at target sites while avoiding non-target tissues to minimize side effects. It covers anatomical and physiological considerations for targeting specific organs and cell types, as well as components of targeted drug delivery systems including carriers, ligands, and levels of targeting from passive to active. Receptor-mediated endocytosis and intracellular trafficking pathways are also summarized.
Global warming will have significant negative effects on human health, agriculture, and the global economy according to the document. It is estimated to already cause over 150,000 deaths per year and will exacerbate problems like infectious diseases, heat waves, droughts, and natural disasters. Agriculture will be impacted through changes in precipitation patterns and rising temperatures, which could put hundreds of millions of additional people at risk of hunger by 2060. The economic costs of climate change include damage from increased natural disasters, loss of coastal lands, and declines in productivity, with some estimates indicating costs of 5-20% of global GDP if no action is taken.
Genetics is the study of genes and heredity in living organisms. The document discusses the history and development of genetics from Mendel's early experiments in 1866 to modern large-scale genome sequencing projects. It outlines the three main branches of genetics and describes the importance of genetics for understanding molecular and cellular functions, inheritance patterns, and genetic variation. The application of genetics is discussed in areas like disease prevention, genetically modified crops and organisms, genetic counseling, and developing molecular medicine.
The National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) encourages collaboration among federal agencies, community-based organizations, employers, insurers, health care professionals, academia, and other stakeholders to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes among people with prediabetes in the United States.
The National Diabetes Control Programme was started on a pilot basis in 1987 in some districts of Tamil Nadu, J&K, and Karnataka to prevent diabetes through identifying at-risk groups, early diagnosis and treatment, and preventing complications. However, due to lack of funds, the program was not expanded. Its objectives include prevention, early diagnosis and treatment, reducing morbidity and mortality in at-risk groups, and rehabilitation.
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 12% of deaths globally. In 2008 there were an estimated 12.7 million new cancer cases and 7.6 million cancer deaths. The global cancer burden is expected to nearly double by 2030. Tobacco use is responsible for approximately 50% of cancer deaths. Other major risk factors include diet, infections, environmental exposures, and genetic factors. Prevention strategies focus on reducing tobacco use, promoting healthy diets, vaccinations, and screening programs. Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy and stem cell transplantation.
The document outlines India's National Programme for Control and Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases (NPCDCS) such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and stroke. It aims to integrate NCD prevention and control with primary healthcare and improve early diagnosis, management and treatment of NCDs. Key objectives include preventing NCDs through lifestyle changes and screening, building healthcare capacity for NCDs, and improving access to treatment. The program promotes healthy behaviors and screens for NCDs opportunistically. It also works to establish NCD clinics and strengthen infrastructure for NCD care.
The document discusses how climate change can impact health in several ways. It notes that climate change is causing rising global temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, and more extreme weather events. These climate changes are increasing heat waves, flooding, droughts, and raising sea levels, which impact health by exacerbating malnutrition, diseases like malaria and diarrhea, and deaths from extreme weather. Vulnerable groups like the elderly, young, and sick are most at risk.
This document discusses factors that affect genetic variation and change in populations, including evolution, natural selection, mutations, migration, and genetic drift. It provides details on each factor and how they influence allele frequencies in a gene pool over multiple generations, leading to evolution and potentially new species. Examples are given to illustrate concepts like founder effects and bottleneck effects on small populations.
Australia's population is currently growing at its fastest rate in almost 20 years due to both natural increase and immigration. Key characteristics of Australia's population include a population size of over 20 million that is concentrated along the eastern coast, an aging population structure, and an increasingly diverse ethnic composition with over a quarter of Australians being foreign-born or having foreign-born parents. The total fertility rate has risen in recent years but remains below replacement level.
The natural history of a disease refers to its typical progression in an individual over time without medical intervention. It begins with exposure to disease factors and may end in recovery, disability, or death. Understanding the natural history is important for disease prevention and control. Several models have been developed to describe disease causation, including the epidemiological triad/tetrad of agent, host, environment, and time factors. The natural history is best established through cohort studies but can also be informed by other epidemiological study designs.
This document discusses various nanotechnology approaches for drug delivery, including nanoparticles for encapsulating and delivering drugs. It describes several types of nanoparticles - lipid-based, polymer-based, metallic, biological - that can be used for targeted drug delivery. It also highlights some achievements of nanotechnology in developing improved drug formulations, as well as challenges in the field and priority research areas like cancer nanotechnology.
Factors Affecting Growth & Development of childrenJEENA AEJY
Growth and development depends on many genetic and environmental factors. Parental traits like height, head size, and body type are often passed down to children. Environmental factors like nutrition, infections, socioeconomic status, climate, and culture also influence growth. Chronic diseases, injuries, and emotional trauma can negatively impact development. The combination of genetic and environmental influences determines the rate and pattern of a child's growth.
The document discusses various theories of disease causation including the germ theory, epidemiological triad, multifactorial causation theory, and web of causation. It also covers the Devers epidemiological model and describes the spectrum and iceberg models of disease. Nurses can play an important role in disease prevention through activities like early diagnosis, treatment, notification of diseases, identifying infection sources, and providing health education.
This document discusses various topics in human genetics including:
1. It defines human genetics as the scientific study of human variation and heredity, and medical genetics as the study of the hereditary nature of human disease.
2. Genetic diseases can be caused by inherited mutations, chromosomal abnormalities, or mutations in somatic cells (cancer). Inherited diseases can be due to nuclear or mitochondrial genetic mutations.
3. Examples of inherited genetic disorders and their inheritance patterns are discussed, including autosomal dominant disorders like achondroplasia and autosomal recessive disorders like thalassemia.
This document summarizes a seminar on coronary artery disease presented by Ms. Umadevi. K. It defines coronary artery disease as a narrowing of the coronary arteries that limits blood supply to the heart muscle. Risk factors include high cholesterol, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, and family history. Signs and symptoms include chest pain. Diagnosis involves ECGs, cardiac enzymes tests, echocardiograms, stress tests, and angiography. Treatment includes medications, angioplasty, stents, and bypass surgery to restore blood flow.
Deocareza population ecology-1231427563650176-1 (1)carlo2307
This document discusses population ecology and dynamics. It begins by defining population ecology as the study of individual species in relation to their environment. It then discusses population viability analysis, which assesses extinction risk by combining species characteristics and environmental variability. The document goes on to discuss major population characteristics like distribution, size, age structure, and density. It also covers factors that affect population size, like birth and death rates, as well as resources and competition that can limit growth. Finally, it discusses life tables and survivorship curves that are used to monitor population trends over time.
This document discusses population ecology and dynamics. It begins by defining population ecology as the study of individual species in relation to their environment. It then discusses population viability analysis, which assesses extinction risk by combining species characteristics and environmental variability. The document goes on to discuss major population characteristics like distribution, size, age structure, and density. It also covers factors that affect population size, like birth and death rates, as well as resources and competition that can limit growth. Finally, it discusses life tables and survivorship curves that are used to monitor population trends over time.
This document summarizes key concepts in population ecology, including:
1) Population density refers to the number of individuals per unit area, while distribution refers to where individuals are located. Limiting factors restrict population size and distribution.
2) Intrinsic rate of natural increase describes population growth based on birth and death rates. Exponential growth occurs with unlimited resources, while logistic growth slows as resources diminish.
3) Life history patterns vary based on environmental stability - r-selected species thrive in unstable environments with many offspring, while K-selected species in stable environments have few offspring and parental care.
This document summarizes key concepts in population ecology, including:
1) Population density refers to the number of individuals per unit area, while distribution refers to where individuals are located. Limiting factors restrict population size and distribution.
2) Intrinsic rate of natural increase describes population growth based on birth and death rates. Exponential growth occurs with unlimited resources, while logistic growth slows as resources diminish.
3) Life history patterns vary based on environmental stability - r-selected species thrive in unstable environments with many offspring, while K-selected species in stable environments have few offspring and parental care.
This document discusses various factors that affect population size, including abiotic factors like temperature and biotic factors like predators. It describes different population characteristics such as range, density, growth rates, and survivorship curves. The main factors influencing population growth are discussed, such as carrying capacity, exponential versus logistic growth models, and density-dependent limiting factors that regulate population size.
Drug transport and drug targeting - rumana hameedRumana Hameed
This document discusses genetic polymorphisms in drug transporters and drug targets. It covers various methods of targeted drug delivery including first, second, and third order targeting based on the specific cells or tissues targeted. Passive and active targeting approaches are described along with examples like magnetic drug targeting using nanoparticles, liposomes, transdermal patches, and brain-targeted delivery systems. The conclusion emphasizes that targeted drug delivery can reduce dose and side effects by assisting drugs to reach the desired site.
Molecular basis of targated drug delivery systemGaurav Kr
The document discusses molecular basis of targeted drug delivery systems. It describes how targeted delivery aims to selectively localize drugs in therapeutic concentrations at target sites while avoiding non-target tissues to minimize side effects. It covers anatomical and physiological considerations for targeting specific organs and cell types, as well as components of targeted drug delivery systems including carriers, ligands, and levels of targeting from passive to active. Receptor-mediated endocytosis and intracellular trafficking pathways are also summarized.
Global warming will have significant negative effects on human health, agriculture, and the global economy according to the document. It is estimated to already cause over 150,000 deaths per year and will exacerbate problems like infectious diseases, heat waves, droughts, and natural disasters. Agriculture will be impacted through changes in precipitation patterns and rising temperatures, which could put hundreds of millions of additional people at risk of hunger by 2060. The economic costs of climate change include damage from increased natural disasters, loss of coastal lands, and declines in productivity, with some estimates indicating costs of 5-20% of global GDP if no action is taken.
Genetics is the study of genes and heredity in living organisms. The document discusses the history and development of genetics from Mendel's early experiments in 1866 to modern large-scale genome sequencing projects. It outlines the three main branches of genetics and describes the importance of genetics for understanding molecular and cellular functions, inheritance patterns, and genetic variation. The application of genetics is discussed in areas like disease prevention, genetically modified crops and organisms, genetic counseling, and developing molecular medicine.
The National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) encourages collaboration among federal agencies, community-based organizations, employers, insurers, health care professionals, academia, and other stakeholders to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes among people with prediabetes in the United States.
The National Diabetes Control Programme was started on a pilot basis in 1987 in some districts of Tamil Nadu, J&K, and Karnataka to prevent diabetes through identifying at-risk groups, early diagnosis and treatment, and preventing complications. However, due to lack of funds, the program was not expanded. Its objectives include prevention, early diagnosis and treatment, reducing morbidity and mortality in at-risk groups, and rehabilitation.
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 12% of deaths globally. In 2008 there were an estimated 12.7 million new cancer cases and 7.6 million cancer deaths. The global cancer burden is expected to nearly double by 2030. Tobacco use is responsible for approximately 50% of cancer deaths. Other major risk factors include diet, infections, environmental exposures, and genetic factors. Prevention strategies focus on reducing tobacco use, promoting healthy diets, vaccinations, and screening programs. Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy and stem cell transplantation.
The document outlines India's National Programme for Control and Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases (NPCDCS) such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and stroke. It aims to integrate NCD prevention and control with primary healthcare and improve early diagnosis, management and treatment of NCDs. Key objectives include preventing NCDs through lifestyle changes and screening, building healthcare capacity for NCDs, and improving access to treatment. The program promotes healthy behaviors and screens for NCDs opportunistically. It also works to establish NCD clinics and strengthen infrastructure for NCD care.
The document discusses how climate change can impact health in several ways. It notes that climate change is causing rising global temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, and more extreme weather events. These climate changes are increasing heat waves, flooding, droughts, and raising sea levels, which impact health by exacerbating malnutrition, diseases like malaria and diarrhea, and deaths from extreme weather. Vulnerable groups like the elderly, young, and sick are most at risk.
This document discusses factors that affect genetic variation and change in populations, including evolution, natural selection, mutations, migration, and genetic drift. It provides details on each factor and how they influence allele frequencies in a gene pool over multiple generations, leading to evolution and potentially new species. Examples are given to illustrate concepts like founder effects and bottleneck effects on small populations.
Australia's population is currently growing at its fastest rate in almost 20 years due to both natural increase and immigration. Key characteristics of Australia's population include a population size of over 20 million that is concentrated along the eastern coast, an aging population structure, and an increasingly diverse ethnic composition with over a quarter of Australians being foreign-born or having foreign-born parents. The total fertility rate has risen in recent years but remains below replacement level.
The natural history of a disease refers to its typical progression in an individual over time without medical intervention. It begins with exposure to disease factors and may end in recovery, disability, or death. Understanding the natural history is important for disease prevention and control. Several models have been developed to describe disease causation, including the epidemiological triad/tetrad of agent, host, environment, and time factors. The natural history is best established through cohort studies but can also be informed by other epidemiological study designs.
This document discusses various nanotechnology approaches for drug delivery, including nanoparticles for encapsulating and delivering drugs. It describes several types of nanoparticles - lipid-based, polymer-based, metallic, biological - that can be used for targeted drug delivery. It also highlights some achievements of nanotechnology in developing improved drug formulations, as well as challenges in the field and priority research areas like cancer nanotechnology.
Factors Affecting Growth & Development of childrenJEENA AEJY
Growth and development depends on many genetic and environmental factors. Parental traits like height, head size, and body type are often passed down to children. Environmental factors like nutrition, infections, socioeconomic status, climate, and culture also influence growth. Chronic diseases, injuries, and emotional trauma can negatively impact development. The combination of genetic and environmental influences determines the rate and pattern of a child's growth.
The document discusses various theories of disease causation including the germ theory, epidemiological triad, multifactorial causation theory, and web of causation. It also covers the Devers epidemiological model and describes the spectrum and iceberg models of disease. Nurses can play an important role in disease prevention through activities like early diagnosis, treatment, notification of diseases, identifying infection sources, and providing health education.
This document discusses various topics in human genetics including:
1. It defines human genetics as the scientific study of human variation and heredity, and medical genetics as the study of the hereditary nature of human disease.
2. Genetic diseases can be caused by inherited mutations, chromosomal abnormalities, or mutations in somatic cells (cancer). Inherited diseases can be due to nuclear or mitochondrial genetic mutations.
3. Examples of inherited genetic disorders and their inheritance patterns are discussed, including autosomal dominant disorders like achondroplasia and autosomal recessive disorders like thalassemia.
This document summarizes a seminar on coronary artery disease presented by Ms. Umadevi. K. It defines coronary artery disease as a narrowing of the coronary arteries that limits blood supply to the heart muscle. Risk factors include high cholesterol, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, and family history. Signs and symptoms include chest pain. Diagnosis involves ECGs, cardiac enzymes tests, echocardiograms, stress tests, and angiography. Treatment includes medications, angioplasty, stents, and bypass surgery to restore blood flow.
Deocareza population ecology-1231427563650176-1 (1)carlo2307
This document discusses population ecology and dynamics. It begins by defining population ecology as the study of individual species in relation to their environment. It then discusses population viability analysis, which assesses extinction risk by combining species characteristics and environmental variability. The document goes on to discuss major population characteristics like distribution, size, age structure, and density. It also covers factors that affect population size, like birth and death rates, as well as resources and competition that can limit growth. Finally, it discusses life tables and survivorship curves that are used to monitor population trends over time.
This document discusses population ecology and dynamics. It begins by defining population ecology as the study of individual species in relation to their environment. It then discusses population viability analysis, which assesses extinction risk by combining species characteristics and environmental variability. The document goes on to discuss major population characteristics like distribution, size, age structure, and density. It also covers factors that affect population size, like birth and death rates, as well as resources and competition that can limit growth. Finally, it discusses life tables and survivorship curves that are used to monitor population trends over time.
This document summarizes key concepts in population ecology, including:
1) Population density refers to the number of individuals per unit area, while distribution refers to where individuals are located. Limiting factors restrict population size and distribution.
2) Intrinsic rate of natural increase describes population growth based on birth and death rates. Exponential growth occurs with unlimited resources, while logistic growth slows as resources diminish.
3) Life history patterns vary based on environmental stability - r-selected species thrive in unstable environments with many offspring, while K-selected species in stable environments have few offspring and parental care.
This document summarizes key concepts in population ecology, including:
1) Population density refers to the number of individuals per unit area, while distribution refers to where individuals are located. Limiting factors restrict population size and distribution.
2) Intrinsic rate of natural increase describes population growth based on birth and death rates. Exponential growth occurs with unlimited resources, while logistic growth slows as resources diminish.
3) Life history patterns vary based on environmental stability - r-selected species thrive in unstable environments with many offspring, while K-selected species in stable environments have few offspring and parental care.
This document discusses various factors that affect population size, including abiotic factors like temperature and biotic factors like predators. It describes different population characteristics such as range, density, growth rates, and survivorship curves. The main factors influencing population growth are discussed, such as carrying capacity, exponential versus logistic growth models, and density-dependent limiting factors that regulate population size.
This document summarizes key concepts in ecology, including populations, population growth, limiting factors, biodiversity threats, and habitat loss. It discusses how a population is defined as a group of the same species living in the same area. Population growth can be exponential or logistic, limited by factors like competition, disease, and resource availability. Biodiversity is threatened by habitat loss from deforestation and fragmentation, as well as pollution and invasive species.
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Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
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Water contamination is one of the major causes of water borne diseases worldwide. In Kenya, approximately 43% of people lack access to potable water due to human contamination. River Kuywa water is currently experiencing contamination due to human activities. Its water is widely used for domestic, agricultural, industrial and recreational purposes. This study aimed at characterizing bacteria and fungi in river Kuywa water. Water samples were randomly collected from four sites of the river: site A (Matisi), site B (Ngwelo), site C (Nzoia water pump) and site D (Chalicha), during the dry season (January-March 2018) and wet season (April-July 2018) and were transported to Maseno University Microbiology and plant pathology laboratory for analysis. The characterization and identification of bacteria and fungi were carried out using standard microbiological techniques. Nine bacterial genera and three fungi were identified from Kuywa river water. Clostridium spp., Staphylococcus spp., Enterobacter spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Shigella spp., Proteus spp. and Salmonella spp. Fungi were Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus flavus complex and Penicillium species. Wet season recorded highest bacterial and fungal counts (6.61-7.66 and 3.83-6.75cfu/ml) respectively. The results indicated that the river Kuywa water is polluted and therefore unsafe for human consumption before treatment. It is therefore recommended that the communities to ensure that they boil water especially for drinking.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
ENVIRONMENT~ Renewable Energy Sources and their future prospects.tiwarimanvi3129
This presentation is for us to know that how our Environment need Attention for protection of our natural resources which are depleted day by day that's why we need to take time and shift our attention to renewable energy sources instead of non-renewable sources which are better and Eco-friendly for our environment. these renewable energy sources are so helpful for our planet and for every living organism which depends on environment.
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies.EpconLP
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies. With over 4000 installations worldwide, EPCON has been pioneering new techniques since 1977 that have become industry standards now. Founded in 1977, Epcon has grown from a one-man operation to a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative air pollution control technology and industrial heating equipment.
Recycling and Disposal on SWM Raymond Einyu pptxRayLetai1
Increasing urbanization, rural–urban migration, rising standards of living, and rapid development associated with population growth have resulted in increased solid waste generation by industrial, domestic and other activities in Nairobi City. It has been noted in other contexts too that increasing population, changing consumption patterns, economic development, changing income, urbanization and industrialization all contribute to the increased generation of waste.
With the increasing urban population in Kenya, which is estimated to be growing at a rate higher than that of the country’s general population, waste generation and management is already a major challenge. The industrialization and urbanization process in the country, dominated by one major city – Nairobi, which has around four times the population of the next largest urban centre (Mombasa) – has witnessed an exponential increase in the generation of solid waste. It is projected that by 2030, about 50 per cent of the Kenyan population will be urban.
Aim:
A healthy, safe, secure and sustainable solid waste management system fit for a world – class city.
Improve and protect the public health of Nairobi residents and visitors.
Ecological health, diversity and productivity and maximize resource recovery through the participatory approach.
Goals:
Build awareness and capacity for source separation as essential components of sustainable waste management.
Build new environmentally sound infrastructure and systems for safe disposal of residual waste and replacing current dumpsites which should be commissioned.
Current solid waste management situation:
The status.
Solid waste generation rate is at 2240 tones / day
collection efficiently is at about 50%.
Actors i.e. city authorities, CBO’s , private firms and self-disposal
Current SWM Situation in Nairobi City:
Solid waste generation – collection – dumping
Good Practices:
• Separation – recycling – marketing.
• Open dumpsite dandora dump site through public education on source separation of waste, of which the situation can be reversed.
• Nairobi is one of the C40 cities in this respect , various actors in the solid waste management space have adopted a variety of technologies to reduce short lived climate pollutants including source separation , recycling , marketing of the recycled products.
• Through the network, it should expect to benefit from expertise of the different actors in the network in terms of applicable technologies and practices in reducing the short-lived climate pollutants.
Good practices:
Despite the dismal collection of solid waste in Nairobi city, there are practices and activities of informal actors (CBOs, CBO-SACCOs and yard shop operators) and other formal industrial actors on solid waste collection, recycling and waste reduction.
Practices and activities of these actor groups are viewed as innovations with the potential to change the way solid waste is handled.
CHALLENGES:
• Resource Allocation.
Climate Change All over the World .pptxsairaanwer024
Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the average weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It encompasses both global warming driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, human activities, particularly since the Industrial Revolution, have accelerated its pace and intensity
Genetic impacts and climate change Part B, ACEAS Grand, Vicki Thomson
1. Using genetics to understand the impacts of
climate change on Australian endemics
Part B
Vicki Thomson, Alan Cooper, Jeremy Austin, Corey
Bradshaw, Leo Joseph, Margaret Byrne, Craig Moritz, Steve
Donnellan, Marc Suchard, Mike Hickerson, Tanya Laity
2. >200 species
29 bird species
40 frog species
23 mammal species
17 plant species
97 reptile species
4. Diversity levels and demography
Stable demographic history, high diversity
Stable demographic history, low diversity
5. Diversity levels and demography
Stable demographic history, high diversity
Stable demographic history, low diversity
Decline-expansion demographic history, low diversity
6. Diversity levels and demography
Stable demographic history, high diversity
Decline-expansion demographic history, high diversity
Stable demographic history, low diversity
Decline-expansion demographic history, low diversity
7. Diversity levels and demography
62% stable with high diversity
27% stable with low diversity
Stable demographic history, high diversity
Decline-expansion demographic history, high diversity
Decline-expansion demographic history, low diversity
Stable demographic history, low diversity
Editor's Notes
Our project aims were to predict the effects of future climates on Australian biodiversity by examining how species survived past climate events. Of those species that have survived, again and again we have seen species with low genetic diversity and/or signs of a decline in population size during bad times and then a rebound when times got better, which we assume is related to past climate events. But, until now each study has been concerned with only one or a handful of species and describing their response to past events. Until now…
So after some quality control we ended up with just over 200 species across birds, frogs, plants, reptiles, and mammals. Of the species that we see today, which have survived cycles of past climate events, we wanted to know how they survived, did they have differing abilities to survive – so did they decline while times were bad but were able to expand again just in the nick of time to avoid extinction, or have they always done well no matter what the climate.
Of the species we looked at a certain percentage have had a stable demographic history, so they’ve always done well no matter what the climate and in addition they now have relatively high diversity levels,
Another set have had a similar stable demographic history but with low diversity levels.
Another group have had a decline in their population size in the past and then rebounded their population size, but have low diversity.
And a fourth group have had a decline in their population size then rebounded their population size, but to the point that they now have a high diversity level. Now one of the more obvious patterns that we can see in just this set of data, is that reptiles have had a large number of species that have had a stable demographic history, that is those that have survived well throughout past climates without too many changes in their population size – seen in the dark red and pink.
In fact almost 90% of the reptile species we looked at had a stable demographic history.