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1. Acoustic sensors for detecting cow behaviour

Author:
P.R. Shorten
Source:
Smart agricultural technology 2023 v.3 pp. 100071
ISSN:
2772-3755
Subject:
acoustics; cell respiration; cows; differential pressure; environmental impact; feces; microphones; model validation; models; pastures; prediction; technology; vocalization
Abstract:
... Acoustic technologies provide a non-invasive method to generate information about the health, welfare, and environmental impact of livestock. This study demonstrated that rear leg attached acoustic sensors can be used to differentiate between seven different acoustic classes, with six based on cow behaviours (Grazing, Breathing, Walking, Lying Down, Dung, Vocalization, Other) that were obtained fr ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.atech.2022.100071

2. COPMAN: A novel high-throughput and highly sensitive method to detect viral nucleic acids including SARS-CoV-2 RNA in wastewater

Author:
Yuka Adachi Katayama; Shin Hayase; Yoshinori Ando; Tomohiro Kuroita; Kazuya Okada; Ryo Iwamoto; Toru Yanagimoto; Masaaki Kitajima; Yusaku Masago
Source:
Science of the total environment 2023 v.856 pp. 158966
ISSN:
0048-9697
Subject:
COVID-19 infection; Japan; Pepper mild mottle virus; RNA; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; automation; chlorides; coagulation; environment; feces; magnetism; pandemic; people; proteolysis; rivers; viruses; wastewater
Abstract:
... During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) attracted attention as an objective and comprehensive indicator of community infection that does not require individual inspection. Although several severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) detection methods from wastewater have been developed, there are obstacles to their social implem ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158966

3. Detection of various microplastics in placentas, meconium, infant feces, breastmilk and infant formula: A pilot prospective study

Author:
Shaojie Liu; Jialin Guo; Xinyuan Liu; Ruoru Yang; Hangwei Wang; Yongyun Sun; Bo Chen; Ruihua Dong
Source:
Science of the total environment 2023 v.854 pp. 158699
ISSN:
0048-9697
Subject:
breast feeding; breast milk; environment; feces; infancy; infant formulas; microplastics; placenta; polyamides; polyurethanes; pregnancy; prospective studies; shrublands; spectrometers; toothpaste
Abstract:
... Pregnancy and infancy are sensitive windows for environmental exposures. However, no study has investigated the presence of microplastics (MPs) in mother-infant pairs, and the exposure sources. Therefore, we aim to assess MPs exposure in placenta, meconium, infant feces, breast milk and infant formula samples, and assess the potential sources of pregnancy and lactational exposure to MPs. A total o ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158699

4. Distinctive anti-inflammatory effects of resveratrol, dihydroresveratrol, and 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-propionic acid on DSS-induced colitis in pseudo-germ-free mice

Author:
Bowei Zhang; Yunhui Zhang; Xiaoxia Liu; Congying Zhao; Jia Yin; Xiang Li; Xuejiao Zhang; Jin Wang; Shuo Wang
Source:
Food chemistry 2023 v.400 pp. 133904
ISSN:
0308-8146
Subject:
colitis; feces; food chemistry; inflammation; intestinal microorganisms; metabolites; polyphenols; resveratrol; urine
Abstract:
... Resveratrol is a dietary polyphenol that interacts with gut microbiota to possess various biological activities. To identify the microbial metabolites of resveratrol, fresh feces from 12 volunteers were cultured in vitro. Their urine samples were collected after taking a commercial capsule containing 600 mg of resveratrol. Metabolites were characterized and quantified by UPLC-Q-Exactive plus orbit ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133904

5. Spatial distribution of bacterial resistance towards antibiotics of rural sanitation system in China and its potential link with diseases incidence

Author:
Houyu Li; Lu Tan; Chunxue Zhang; Xiaocheng Wei; Qiang Wang; Qian Li; Xiangqun Zheng; Yan Xu
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.127 pp. 361-374
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
antibiotic resistance; antibiotic resistance genes; bacterial communities; feces; humans; pathogenicity; risk; risk reduction; sanitation; China
Abstract:
... Chinese government is vigorously promoting toilet renovation in rural areas to reduce the risk of human feces exposure, which would cause infectious diseases, especially antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and pathogens. However, the distribution of ARGs in human feces from different regions of China remained ill-defined. It is not yet known how the survival of ARGs after toilet treatment is associ ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.06.010

6. UPLC-Q-TOF/MS-based metabolomics reveals modulatory effects of Mesona chinensis Benth polysaccharide in liver injury mice induced by cyclophosphamide

Author:
Yuzhen Hong; Mingyue Shen; Qiang Yu; Yi Chen; Jianhua Xie
Source:
Food science and human wellness 2023 v.12 no.2 pp. 584-595
ISSN:
2213-4530
Subject:
Platostoma palustre; arachidonic acid; biosynthesis; body weight; cyclophosphamide; discriminant analysis; feces; food science; humans; liver; metabolites; metabolomics; models; phenylalanine; polysaccharides; principal component analysis; sphingolipids; taurine; tryptophan; tyrosine
Abstract:
... The main purpose of this study was to investigate the improvement effect of Mesona chinensis Benth polysaccharide (MP) on cyclophosphamide (CTX) induced liver injury in mice. To explore metabolic profile of liver tissue and feces among normal group, CTX-induced group and MP management group based on metabolomics method by using UPLC-Q-TOF/MS. The results showed that MP could alleviate liver injury ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.fshw.2022.07.061

7. Understanding and addressing the environmental risk of microplastics

Author:
Han Qu; Hongting Diao; Jiajun Han; Bin Wang; Gang Yu
Source:
Frontiers of environmental science & engineering 2023 v.17 no.1 pp. 12
ISSN:
2095-2201
Subject:
aquatic environment; feces; health effects assessments; humans; nanoplastics; pollution; risk
Abstract:
... Over the past decades, the plastic production has been dramatically increased. Indeed, a category of small plastic particles mainly with the shapes of fragments, fibers, or spheres, called microplastics (particles smaller than 5 mm) and nanoplastics (particles smaller than 1 µm) have attracted particular attention. Because of its wide distribution in the environment and potential adverse effects t ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11783-023-1612-5

8. Unraveling the influence of human fecal pollution on antibiotic resistance gene levels in different receiving water bodies using crAssphage indicator gene

Author:
Zeyou Chen; Yujing Duan; Lichun Yin; Ying Chen; Yingang Xue; Xiaolong Wang; Daqing Mao; Yi Luo
Source:
Journal of hazardous materials 2023 v.442 pp. 130005
ISSN:
0304-3894
Subject:
antibiotic residues; antibiotic resistance; antibiotic resistance genes; antibiotics; feces; humans; lakes; pollution; rivers; wastewater treatment
Abstract:
... Discharged wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluents can contaminate receiving water bodies with human feces and alter the abundance of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). In this study, we examined the co-occurrence of ARGs, human fecal pollution indicator crAssphage, and antibiotics in human feces and a series of connected receiving water bodies affected by human feces, including water from di ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130005

9. Variability in fecal metabolome depending on age, PFBS pollutant, and fecal transplantation in zebrafish: A non-invasive diagnosis of health

Author:
Baili Sun; Mengyuan Liu; Lizhu Tang; Xiangzhen Zhou; Chenyan Hu; Lianguo Chen
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.127 pp. 530-540
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
Danio rerio; absorption; adults; amino acids; carbohydrates; digestion; early diagnosis; feces; intestinal microorganisms; lipids; metabolites; metabolome; metabolomics; neurotransmitters; pollutants; prediction; steroid hormones; synaptic transmission; therapeutics; toxicity; toxicology; China
Abstract:
... To protect the wellbeing of research animals, certain non-invasive measures are in increasing need to facilitate an early diagnosis of health and toxicity. In this study, feces specimen was collected from adult zebrafish to profile the metabolome fingerprint. Variability in fecal metabolite composition was also distinguished as a result of aging, perfluorobutanesulfonate (PFBS) toxicant, and fecal ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.06.019

10. The fecal arsenic excretion, tissue arsenic accumulation, and metabolomics analysis in sub-chronic arsenic-exposed mice after in situ arsenic-induced fecal microbiota transplantation

Author:
Yu Luo; Jiating Wang; Chenfei Wang; Dongbin Wang; Chengji Li; Bin Zhang; Xiaoting Zhong; Linkang Chen; Hao Li; Hongtian Su; Qiuyi Zheng; Dajian Zhu; Huanwen Tang; Lianxian Guo
Source:
Science of the total environment 2023 v.854 pp. 158583
ISSN:
0048-9697
Subject:
arsenic; cerebral cortex; digestive tract; environment; excretion; feces; intestinal microorganisms; kidneys; liver; metabolites; metabolomics; microbial colonization; microbiome; rice
Abstract:
... Arsenic can be specifically enriched by rice, and the health hazards caused by high arsenic rice are gradually attracting attention. This study aimed to explore the potential of microbial detoxification via gut microbiome in the treatment of sub-chronic arsenic poisoning. We first exposed mice to high-dose arsenic feed (30 mg/kg, rice arsenic composition) for 60 days to promote arsenic-induced mic ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158583

11. A review: Pharmacokinetics and pharmacology of aminoalcohol-diterpenoid alkaloids from Aconitum species

Author:
Honglin Tao; Xianfeng Liu; Ruimin Tian; Yue Liu; Yong Zeng; Xianli Meng; Yi Zhang
Source:
Journal of ethnopharmacology 2023 v.301 pp. 115726
ISSN:
0378-8741
Subject:
Aconitum carmichaelii; Aconitum kusnezoffii; Delphinium; Oriental traditional medicine; absorption; analgesics; antioxidants; brain; digestive tract; diterpenoids; drug development; feces; heart; heart diseases; kidneys; liver; liver microsomes; nervous system diseases; pharmacodynamics; pharmacokinetics; statistics; toxicity; urine
Abstract:
... Aconitum medicinal materials, such as Aconitum carmichaelii Debeaux (Chinese: Wutou/乌头) and Aconitum kusnezoffii Reichb. (Chinese: Caowu/草乌), are a kind of important Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with great medicinal value. Statistics show that there are over 600 efficient TCM formulations comprising Aconitum medicinal materials. But high toxicity limits their clinical application. Clinically ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2022.115726

12. 16S rRNA gene sequencing reveals altered composition of gut microbiota in postoperative individuals with renal stones

Author:
Qiong Deng; Zhu Wang; Jieyan Wang; Jianwen Zhang; Ying Zhang; Hui Liang
Source:
Letters in applied microbiology 2022 v.75 no.2 pp. 271-280
ISSN:
0266-8254
Subject:
Escherichia; Pseudomonas; biomarkers; creatinine; discriminant analysis; feces; flora; genes; intestinal microorganisms; renal calculi; ribosomal RNA; surgery; urea
Abstract:
... Renal stones are a common urological disease with high prevalence and recurrence rates. Characterizing gut microbiome profiles of first‐onset renal calculi patients, both before and after surgery, may provide valuable insights and identify potential biomarkers for the disease. In this study, we explored the associations between the gut microbiome and renal stone formation using 16S ribosomal RNA ( ...
DOI:
10.1111/lam.13701

13. 6,8-(1,3-Diaminoguanidine) luteolin and its Cr complex show hypoglycemic activities and alter intestinal microbiota composition in type 2 diabetes mice

Author:
Xiaodong Ge; Xiaoyu He; Zhenshan Lin; Yuxian Zhu; Xiaoqin Jiang; Liyuan Zhao; Feng Zeng; Ligen Chen; Wei Xu; Tingting Liu; Zhigang Chen; Chao Zhao; Ying Huang; Bin Liu
Source:
Food & function 2022 v.13 no.6 pp. 3572-3589
ISSN:
2042-650X
Subject:
Bacteroidetes; Firmicutes; blood serum; body weight; feces; glycemic effect; histopathology; hyperglycemia; interleukin-10; interleukin-6; intestinal microorganisms; intestines; islets of Langerhans; liver; luteolin; noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
Abstract:
... Flavonoid compounds such as luteolin exhibit hypolipidemic effects, and there are few reports on the hypoglycemic activity of luteolin derivatives. In this research, 6,8-(1,3-diaminoguanidine) luteolin (DAGL) and its Cr complex (DAGL·Cr) were obtained as a result of structural modifications to luteolin, and the hypoglycemic activities and the composition of intestinal microbiota in T2DM mice were ...
DOI:
10.1039/d2fo00021k

14. AQU-019 exhibits protective effect on bacterial infection induced gastroenteritis in rat model

Author:
Qian Sun; Yuhua Liu; Jingjing Zhang; Yuanfei Li
Source:
Microbial pathogenesis 2022 v.162 pp. 105287
ISSN:
0882-4010
Subject:
Salmonella enterica; animal models; bacterial infections; bladder; dose response; edema; epithelium; feces; gastroenteritis; intestines; necrosis; neutrophils; occludins; pH; pathogenesis; protective effect; protein synthesis; rats; tight junctions; urethra; urine
Abstract:
... Gastroenteritis is a commonly diagnosed disease which sometimes may lead to hospitalization of the patients due to complications such as sepsis and dehydration. In the present study protective effect of AQU-019 against Salmonella enterica (S.enterica) induced gastroenteritis in rat model was investigated. Treatment of S.enterica infected rats with AQU-019 prevented intestinal tissue damage effecti ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.micpath.2021.105287

15. ATR-FTIR to distinguish Holocene fumier facies. A perspective from bone diagenesis at El Mirador cave (Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain)

Author:
Héctor Del Valle; Isabel Cáceres; Carlos Tornero; Aitor Burguet-Coca; Abel Moclán; Josep Maria Vergès
Source:
Journal of archaeological science 2022 v.141 pp. 105582
ISSN:
0305-4403
Subject:
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; archaeology; crystal structure; diagenesis; feces; livestock; proteomics; Mediterranean region; Spain
Abstract:
... Long and complex sequences of intentional organic rich sediments accumulation known as fumiers can often be found in many caves and rock shelters used for herding activities since the Neolithic to current times in the Mediterranean basin. These are mainly composed of burnt animal dung and vegetal remains and are commonly interpreted as the result of livestock domestic occupations and stabling acti ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jas.2022.105582

16. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity of microplastics in the human body and health implications

Author:
Pengfei Wu; Siyi Lin; Guodong Cao; Jiabin Wu; Hangbiao Jin; Chen Wang; Ming Hung Wong; Zhu Yang; Zongwei Cai
Source:
Journal of hazardous materials 2022 v.437 pp. 129361
ISSN:
0304-3894
Subject:
absorption; adults; biosphere; breathing; excretion; feces; human health; humans; ingestion; metabolism; microplastics; toxicity; urine
Abstract:
... Microplastics (MPs; <5 mm) in the biosphere draws public concern about their potential health impacts. Humans are potentially exposed to MPs via ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact. Ingestion and inhalation are the two major exposure pathways. An adult may consume approximately 5.1 × 10³ items from table salts and up to 4.1 × 10⁴ items via drinking water annually. Meanwhile, MP inhalation in ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129361

17. Abundance, diversity and diffusion of antibiotic resistance genes in cat feces and dog feces

Author:
Yiwen Yang; Xinwen Hu; Wenjie Li; Linfei Li; Xindi Liao; Sicheng Xing
Source:
Environmental pollution 2022 v.292 pp. 118364
ISSN:
0269-7491
Subject:
Firmicutes; Proteobacteria; air; antibiotic resistance; bacteria; bacterial communities; dogs; feces; human health; pollution; risk assessment
Abstract:
... The ARG profiles in pet feces, such as cat and dog feces, and their potential threat to environmental safety are still unclear. In this study, ARGs in 45 cat and 28 dog fecal samples were detected, and a diffusion experiment was performed to assess the risk of ARGs diffusion into the air. The results showed that the abundances of ARGs in cat feces and dog feces were high, and the abundance in dog ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118364

18. Acrylamide induced glucose metabolism disorder in rats involves gut microbiota dysbiosis and changed bile acids metabolism

Author:
Zonghao Yue; Yanjuan Chen; Qian Dong; Dan Li; Meng Guo; Li Zhang; Yini Shi; Huiting Wu; Lili Li; Zhongke Sun
Source:
Food research international 2022 v.157 pp. 111405
ISSN:
0963-9969
Subject:
Bacteroides; Lactobacillus; acrylamides; bile; blood glucose; cholic acid; dysbiosis; feces; females; fibroblast growth factors; food contamination; food research; genes; glucagon-like peptide 1; glucose; ileum; insulin; insulin secretion; intestinal microorganisms; metabolic diseases; metabolism; metabolomics; resorption; toxicity
Abstract:
... Acrylamide (AA) is a common food contaminant that causes glucose metabolism disorders (GMD). However, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Female Sprague Dawley (SD) rats were treated with AA via gavage for 21 days, and the glucose and insulin levels, gut microbiota, intestinal barrier, and metabolism were analyzed. The results revealed that AA elevated serum glucose levels, reduced insulin l ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111405

19. Acute toxicity evaluation of ethanolic extract of the leaves of Anredera cordifolia in wistar rats (Rattus Norvegicus)

Author:
SURYAWATI SURYAWATI; NISSA SEURUNIE; DAMAR DITA KIRANA; VERA DEWI MULIA; HIJRA NOVIA SUARDI
Source:
Jurnal Natural (Aceh) 2022 v.22 no.2 pp. 124-129
ISSN:
2541-4062
Subject:
Anredera; Rattus norvegicus; acute toxicity; blood; feces; leaf extracts; lethal dose 50; liver; males; medicinal plants; rats; uric acid; weight loss
Abstract:
... Anredera cordifolia (Binahong) is one of the medicinal plants that has been widely used for its properties of inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, decreasing blood uric acid, and healing wounds. This study was conducted to evaluate the acute toxicity effects of ethanolic extract of binahong to support its use as a medicinal plant. Ethanolic extracts of binahong leaves were prepared. Twenty-fiv ...
DOI:
10.24815/jn.v22i2.22285

20. Administration of spruce bark (Picea abies) extracts in young lambs exhibits anticoccidial effects but reduces milk intake and body weight gain

Author:
Berit Marie Blomstrand; Heidi Larsen Enemark; Håvard Steinshamn; Inga Marie Aasen; Juni Rosann Engelien Johanssen; Spiridoula Athanasiadou; Stig Milan Thamsborg; Kristin Marie Sørheim
Source:
Acta veterinaria scandinavica 2022 v.64 no.1 pp. 10
ISSN:
1751-0147
Subject:
Eimeria; Picea abies; animal welfare; antiparasitic properties; bark; bark extracts; body weight changes; coccidiosis; coccidiostats; diarrhea; excretion; feces; feed intake; milk consumption; oocysts; oral administration; secondary metabolites
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Eimeria spp. are widespread apicomplexan parasites known to cause coccidiosis in livestock, resulting in reduced animal welfare and productivity, particularly in sheep. The treatment options are limited, and there is an emerging development of resistance against registered pharmaceuticals. Spruce bark is rich in plant secondary metabolites (PSM), such as condensed tannins, which are bi ...
DOI:
10.1186/s13028-022-00629-y