THE PARADOX OF THERMAL VS. NON-THERMAL EFFECTS IN PLASMONIC PHOTOCATALYSIS


The oil of garlic, Allium sativum L. (Amaryllidaceae), as a potential protectant against Anisakis spp. Type II (L3) (Nematoda) infection in Wistar rats

Abstract The consumption of inadequately thermally treated fish is a public health risk due to the possible propagation of Anisakis larvae.The present study demonstrated the physiological and histopathological changes that accompanied an oral inoculation of crude extracts from fresh and thermally treated Anisakis Type II (L3) in rats.Worms were iso

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Strengthening individual and family resilience against leprosy-related discrimination: A pilot intervention study.

BackgroundLeprosy and leprosy-related stigma can have a major impact on psychosocial wellbeing of persons affected and their family members.Resilience is a process that incorporates many of the core skills and abilities which may enable people to address stigma and discrimination.The current study aimed to develop and pilot an intervention to stren

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