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Author(s):
Shameeran Salman Ismael, Sarmad Abdullah Ajeel.
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Stay Safe This Eid al-Adha: Protect Your Family from Hemorrhagic Fever During Animal Slaughter
Abstract
As you know, Eid al-Adha is approaching. You will be performing your religious duties, there will be animal slaughter, and, as you know, it is the season for ticks and hemorrhagic fever. Learn how the disease to protect yourself and your family from hemorrhagic fever and celebrate safely. This article aims to know about the hemorrhagic fever, how it is transmitted, and how to protect yourself during this season. Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is a zoonotic, fatal disease that infects humans. In endemic areas, preserving lives from CCHF depends on timely, precise diagnosis and appropriate treatment to avoid the development of deadly sequelae. Eliminating the tick population is the public health sector's obligation to avoid and eradicate the disease in endemic areas
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Author(s):
Arfa Saeed, Bibi Saima, Saleha Tahir.
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Effects of nanoparticles against Toxoplasma gondii
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Around the world, toxoplasmosis is a significant zoonotic parasite illness. Toxoplasma gondii preferentially infects central nervous system tissues in immune-competent people, which may contribute to some psychiatric conditions. The development of methods to manage the illness, lessen parasite transmission, and restrict environmental pollution has been aided by knowledge of the parasite's life cycle, transmission, risk groups, and responses of the host. Inorganic gold and silver nanoparticles can alter cellular apoptosis in response to Toxoplasma gondii infection. NPs have been gaining popularity for their usage in drug delivery, therapeutics, and diagnostics among others. Furthermore, studies have demonstrated that NPs, such as gold and silver nanoparticles, can induce apoptosis in a range of cell types. The results are novel and advance our knowledge of how nanoparticles interact with cells. Due to issues with drug delivery, side effects, and drug resistance, traditional treatment approaches frequently have limits. Nanotechnology has shown promise in recent years as a means of overcoming these obstacles and transforming the management of parasitic illnesses.
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Author(s):
Qamar ud Din Usman, Malaika Mehmood, Tahseen yaqub, Habiba Asif, Assam Ali.
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A comprehensive review on Lab-grown meat technology and its implications
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Cultured meat, sometimes called lab-grown or in vitro meat, serves as a substitute to traditional animal farming by addressing potential environmental, ethical, and food security issues that are commonly challenged in traditional animal farming. Using animal stem cells and bioreactors, lab-grown meat is produced through cellular agriculture may reduce the obligation of slaughtering animals, reduce methane emissions, and lower the chances of zoonotic diseases. Its nutritional composition can be customized, and the likelihood of contamination with pathogens is significantly lower than that of conventional meat. While lab-grown meat offers a possible solution, requires a high amount of energy for its production and may result in increased carbon dioxide emissions, Moreover, ethical concerns, particularly the use of animal-based ingredients such as fetal bovine serum have moved debate among consumers and religious communities. Questions regarding the acceptability of cultured meat are being examined from religious viewpoints in Islamic, Jewish, and Hindu traditions, with key concerns focused on the source of cells and culture media. Along with religious concerns, long-term health effects, consumer attitudes, and regulatory hurdles remain unresolved. It is crucial to address these multidimensional concerns before cultured meat can be accepted on a commercial scale.
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Author(s):
Tasawar Iqbal, Ayesha Younas, Ume Salma, Kainat Sarwar, Sidra Altaf.
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Health Welfares of Green Tea: Green Tea Plant and Its Metabolism-Boosting Properties for Weight Loss
Abstract
Green tea (Camellia sinensis) is one of the most popular beverages consumed worldwide, and it has received considerable attention for its health benefits, especially its potential benefit in weight management. This review examines the metabolism-enhancing features of green tea and its contribution to weight loss. Specifically, green tea is high in catechins, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), that enhance thermogenesis, fat oxidation, and energy expenditure. The combined effects of caffeine and polyphenols also enhance insulin sensitivity and regulate lipid metabolism. Additionally, there are other health benefits associated with green tea derived from its antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, and cardiovascular and neuroprotective effects. In general, green tea is considered to be safe, but excessive consumption might lead to side effects from caffeine. This review indicates that green tea is a natural and effective complement to weight reduction, and encourages increased studies to evaluate the long-term health impacts of consumption of green tea.
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Author(s):
Shameeran Salman Ismael, Sarmad Abdullah Ajeel.
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Why Intestinal Parasitic Infections Peak Among Children During Summer
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Amoebiasis, giardiasis, and cryptosporidiosis are enteric protozoan infections of substantial global health significance, particularly among children. These diseases are primarily transmitted via the fecal–oral route, involving the ingestion of environmentally resistant cysts or oocysts from contaminated water, food, or surfaces. Seasonality—specifically, a marked increase in incidence during summer and early autumn has been frequently observed for giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis in temperate regions, especially among pediatric populations. However, the mechanisms underlying these seasonal surges, involving environmental, behavioral, and epidemiological factors, remain only partially characterized in the literature.
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Author(s):
Javed Khan, Javed Khan.
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Morphology and molecular study of Coptodon zillii, Red belly tilapia (Gervais, 1848) Cichliformes; Cichildae from Badri Khwar district Swabi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Abstract
Coptodon zillii, commonly known as Red belly tilapia is fish species of Cichlid family is native to Middle East and North Africa. This fish is naturally inhabit in rivers, streams, lakes, wetlands, estuaries, and some time also found in marine water. The present study was conducted from 10 June to 15 July 2024 to investigate the morphology and molecular characterization of C. zillii by using Cytochrome oxidase sub unit I (COI) gene from Badri Khwar district Swabi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. We collected 15 fish samples from the selected area and identified morphologically i.e., large, fusiform body that is deep and laterally flat, small head, and terminal mouth with power full jaws. dorsal fin with 14-16 spines and 10-14 soft rays, 8-10 gills rakers , brown-olive body color with red belly and 6-11vertical dark band and one or some time two horizontal bands, small cycloid scales and 28-33 lateral line scales. For further conformation, we sequence and submit the Cytochrome oxidase sub unit I gene to GenBank for the accession number as PV652643. The newly reported sequence from Pakistan showed high similarity almost 99.73% with other species reported form Africa, China, Egypt, Philippine and Nigeria. Additionally, we construct the phylogenetic tree to clarify the taxonomic status of this species. This study gives information to ichthyologist about the morphology and molecular study of C. zillii from Badri Khwar to assist the conservation and management strategies of this fish species.
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Author(s):
Javed Khan.
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Ornithological survey of district Swabi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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Avifauna are the most popular and amazing creature of our Planet that attract the mankind for their beauty, melodious songs and beautiful plumage. Birds are important component of an ecosystem and biological system that control insects’ population, help in pollination and dispersal of seeds, a rich source of protein and also act as environmental indicator that to alarm the environmental changes. The present study was conducted from 5 January to 25 May 2025 to investigate the diversity of Avifauna of district Swabi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. In this study, four villages of district Swabi i.e., Adina, Yar Hussain, Kalu Khan and Ismailia were visited on daily bases and a total of 47 bird species were reported belonging to 11 orders and 32 families. During this survey, the highest order Passeriformes were recorded that a total of 26 species belonging only to this order. This study provide basic guideline for ornithologist to study the Avifauna of this region
