Ballast water in shipping vessels is a mobile vector for the global transfer of microorganisms and antimicrobial resistance genes. The discharge of ballast water during its voyage and passive flow of water through sea ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a continuous decrease in kidney function and is a significant public health concern due to challenges with diagnostics. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning methods have been ...

Anthocyanins have garnered considerable attention over the past years for their diverse physiological benefits, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. However, studies regarding its impact on lifespan, ...

Machine learning algorithms have been used to predict whether a person could have a heart attack, stroke or none at all. However, the prediction of whether the condition could be heart attack or stroke has not yet been ...

Chronic L-DOPA therapy, currently the most effective PD treatment, eventually leads to L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia. Literature has revealed that caffeine, as an L-DOPA adjunct, lessens locomotion and mechanosensation ...

Cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth forming tumors. A key pathway supporting cancerous growth is angiogenesis, the neovascularization from existing blood vessels. This study addresses the need for ...

Taal Lake, the third largest lake in the Philippines, is a freshwater ecosystem of significant importance for the country's fisheries sector and diverse fish species. However, the lake faces significant environmental ...

The Cyrtandra villosissima group is an artificial group of morphologically similar species consisting of C. argentii, C. ferruginea, C. hirtigera, and C. villosissima. These species independently evolve but share ...

Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M.King & H.Rob., a naturalized but extremely invasive shrub locally known as hagonoy, poses problems due to its allelopathic properties, which may reduce plant diversity, hinder livestock forage ...

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the causative agent of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), which makes the body susceptible to opportunistic infections. AIDS continues to be a major public health issue, causing ...