This study investigates the effect of structural differences among six zwitterionic surfactants on the performance of lipid-based nanoemulsions. Nanoemulsions were prepared using a standardized formulation approach to minimize compositional variability, thereby isolating the influence of surfactant type. The headgroups of the zwitterionic surfactants, phosphorylcholine, carnitine, amine oxide, betaine, and sulfobetaine, were e...

Many species have become threatened during the Anthropocene, requiring conservation strategies based on biological evidence. Wood‐inhabiting fungi face multiple threats due to a complex interplay of a short lifespan, removal of dead wood as a resource and climate change. Furthermore, rare fruiting events might restrict dispersal via spores, leading to a significant population genetic structure. Yet, little is known about the g...

The Early Devonian Hunsrück Slate of Germany provides a unique glimpse of the composition and diversity of the marine biota of the mid-Paleozoic, but understanding long has been hindered by problematic preservation. Exemplifying both the unique nature of the Hunsrück fauna and the limitations of preservation, the three genera and three species of the family Erinaceasteridae (class Stenuroidea, subphylum Asterozoa ,) are discus...

Key message Application of Azotobacter vinelandii is a strategy for 'Hass' avocado at various phenological stages, showing a 25% decrease in chemical fertilizer use while improving growth and physiological performance . Abstract Azotobacter -based bio-stimulants increase soil nutrient availability, provide substances for plant growth, and reduce fertilizer needs. We examined drench Azotobacter vinelandii (Av) application with...

Zusammenfassung Die an der Schleuse Brandenburg vorherrschenden Potenzialunterschiede führen zu einer permanenten Infiltration von Oberflächenwasser aus dem oberen Vorhafen des Bauwerks in den oberflächennahen Grundwasserleiter, vergleichbar mit den Verhältnissen bei einer Uferfiltration. Durch die geringen Fließgeschwindigkeiten im Oberwasser kommt es zu Ablagerungen von Feinsedimenten, die lokal zu Kolmationshorizonten führe...

Iron(III) complexes based on N,N ´-bis(salicylidene)ethylenediamine (salene) scaffolds have demonstrated promising anticancer features like induction of ferroptosis, an iron dependent cell death. Since poor cellular uptake limits their therapeutical potential, this study aimed to enhance the lipophilic character of chlorido[ N,N ′-bis(salicylidene)-1,2-bis(3-methoxyphenyl)ethylenediamine]iron(III) complexes by introducing lipo...

Removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere is a major challenge for today’s society. A great source of potential for greenhouse gas sequestration is beneath our feet: agricultural soil. By accumulating soil organic carbon in soil, farmers can sequester carbon dioxide and simultaneously reach soils more resilient to extreme weather events. To encourage farmers to build up humus and thus sequester carbon, some humus programme...

Complex interactions of the branching ureteric bud (UB) and surrounding mesenchymal cells during metanephric kidney development determine the final number of nephrons. Impaired nephron endowment predisposes to arterial hypertension and chronic kidney disease. In the kidney, extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins are usually regarded as acellular scaffolds or as the common histological end-point of chronic kidney diseases. Since o...

A large landslide (frozen debris avalanche) occurred at Assapaat on the south coast of the Nuussuaq Peninsula in Central West Greenland on June 13, 2021, at 04:04 local time. We present a compilation of available data from field observations, photos, remote sensing, and seismic monitoring to describe the event. Analysis of these data in combination with an analysis of pre- and post-failure digital elevation models results in t...

The “totality” of the human exposure is conceived to encompass life-associated endogenous and exogenous aggregate exposures. Process-related contaminants (PRCs) are not only formed in foods by heat processing, but also occur endogenously in the organism as physiological components of energy metabolism, potentially also generated by the human microbiome. To arrive at a comprehensive risk assessment, it is necessary to understan...