The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in food represents a major challenge to food safety, especially in ready-to-eat products stored under refrigeration. This risk is associated with the ability of the pathogen to survive and multiply during prolonged refrigerated storage, making these foods potential sources of infection and a relevant public health concern. In this context, the aim of this study was to investigate the pres...

Background Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) comprises a group of neurodegenerative disorders that lead to progressive changes in language, behavior, personality, and movement. Accounting for approximately 60% of cases, the behavioral variant (bvFTD) represents the most common clinical presentation of FTD. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs involved in gene regulation and are expressed in various biological fluids. Consi...

Legumes are essential components of global cropping systems due to their nutritional value and contribution to sustainable agriculture. Among the regulatory molecules, small RNAs (sRNAs), particularly microRNAs (miRNAs), play crucial roles in plant development and in responses to biotic and abiotic stresses. miRNAs regulate genes involved in diverse developmental processes, including nodule formation, which is fundamental for...

The CCR5Δ32 polymorphism is a 32-base pair deletion in the CCR5 gene that has been associated with slower HIV disease progression. However, its role in immune reconstitution during antiretroviral therapy (ART) remains unclear. We analyzed 236 virologically suppressed people living with HIV (PLHIV) after 24 months of ART, comprising 217 individuals homozygous for the wild-type CCR5 allele and 19 heterozygous carriers of CCR5Δ32...

The high variability of canine distemper virus (CDV) highlights the need for adequate genomic analyses to accurately classify viral variants, with whole-genome sequencing (WGS) being the most recommended strategy for this purpose. However, for practical/economic reasons, CDV variants have often been classified by genetic analysis of the hemagglutinin (H) gene, whose suitability for proper lineage identification has been discus...

Maize is a crop that plays a fundamental role in global food security, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. However, drought stress remains one of the major constraints that limit maize production worldwide. Maize sensitivity to water deficit is especially critical during the flowering stage, often resulting in substantial yield losses. This study aimed to investigate a sustainable strategy to mitigate drought str...