The selection of liver transplant candidates with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) relies
mostly on tumor size and number. Instead of relying on these factors, we used poor tumor …

A rapidly increasing human population coupled with climate change and several decades of
over-reliance on synthetic fertilizers has led to two pressing global challenges: food …

Background Roots are the primary site for plant-microbe interactions. Among the three root-
associated layers (ie, rhizosphere, rhizoplane, and endorhiza), the rhizoplane is a key …

The early detection of liver fibrosis among patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
(NAFLD) is an important clinical need. In view of the suggested role played by bacterial …

We demonstrate the synthesis of NH3 from N2 and H2O at ambient conditions in a single
reactor by coupling hydrogen generation from catalytic water splitting to a H2-oxidizing …

The Atacama Desert in Chile—hyperarid and with high–ultraviolet irradiance levels—is one
of the harshest environments on Earth. Yet, dozens of species grow there, including …

As a result of anthropogenic activity, large number of recalcitrant aromatic compounds have
been released into the environment. Consequently, microbial communities have adapted …

Plastic pollution poses a threat to terrestrial ecosystems, even impacting soils from remote
alpine and arctic areas. Biodegradable plastics are a promising solution to prevent long …

Microbial colonization of microplastics (MPs) in aquatic ecosystems is a well-known
phenomenon; however, there is insufficient knowledge of the early colonization phase …

Application of plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) is an environmentally
sustainable option to reduce the effects of abiotic and biotic stresses on plant growth and …