Bacteremia is a major health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. E. coli is one of the main pathogens associated with bacteremia and its resistance to the antimicrobial drugs, including β-lactams, has significantly increased in recent years. In view of the above, our objective was to determine the antimicrobial resistance profile of 60 E. coli isolates obtained from patients with bacteremia, as well as to charac...

Purpose Detecting vulnerable coronary plaques through coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is a crucial, yet challenging task. To date, most of the proposed vulnerability markers have been studied in isolation. This study introduces the first integrated analysis combining radiomic, mechanical, and hemodynamic factors to explore their synergistic contribution to plaque vulnerability. Methods The study analyzed 161 pl...

Hayli Gubbi volcano in the Afar Regional State of Ethiopia experienced its first historically documented volcanic eruption on 23 November 2025. The event produced a short-lived sustained eruption column, with ash dispersal and fallout primarily towards the north and east of the volcano, and the formation of two new craters at Hayli Gubbi’s summit. Ash from the northern lobe has a basaltic (trachy)andesitic composition. The eru...

This study aimed to identify early carcinogenic markers to predict the hazard potential of mineral fibres using a human 3D bronchial model. Traditional 2D cell models inadequately mimic lung complexity, prompting the use of more physiologically relevant 3D systems. We investigated the effects of crocidolite (CRO) and two size fractions of chrysotile (≤ and > 5 μm length: CHR S and CHR L) to elucidate early toxicological mechan...

Effective conservation practice requires decisions based on reliable and relevant evidence, but significant gaps in the evidence base exist. Incorporating well‐designed tests of the effectiveness of interventions for biodiversity in conservation projects is one of the best ways to scale up the rate of evidence generation. Funders of conservation projects are uniquely positioned to support and incentivize such tests as part of...

Many marine species depend on nurseries during early life stages to promote growth and increase survival to maturity, supporting stock replenishment and stability. Since the nursery was first formally defined 25 years ago as a habitat that yields a greater-than-average contribution of juvenile recruits to an adult population, researchers have repeatedly revisited the concept and debated the best nursery identification approach...

Distributed optical fibre sensing (DOFS) is a technology that enables continuous, real-time measurements of a range of environmental parameters along the length of a fibre optic cable. In this article, we review the recently emerged applications of DOFS techniques in physical oceanography and offer a perspective on the technology's potential for future growth within the field. The introduction of DOFS to physical oceanography...

Saithe ( Pollachius virens ) is a semipelagic North Atlantic species supporting an important fishery. In the North Sea, saithe spawn east of the Shetland Islands, with larvae recruiting to coastal areas. Understanding the interaction between abiotic and biotic factors influencing larval dispersal is crucial for assessing their population structure. However, the swimming and orientation behaviors of saithe larvae, and their eff...