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Potential Role Of Mir-484 In Modulating Vdr Gene Expression Level In Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stone Patients, Huda B. Babat, Luma Hassan Alwan Alobaidy, Issam Salman Al-Azzawi Mar 2026

Potential Role Of Mir-484 In Modulating Vdr Gene Expression Level In Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stone Patients, Huda B. Babat, Luma Hassan Alwan Alobaidy, Issam Salman Al-Azzawi

Baghdad Science Journal

Calcium oxalate (CaOx) kidney stones, accounting for over 70% of all types, are the most common stone type. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are post-transcriptional epigenetic regulators, involved in disease development. One of these miRNAs is miRNA 484 (miR-484). Vitamin D (VD), a fat-soluble vitamin important for calcium (Ca) metabolism, is primarily mediated by the Vitamin D Receptor (VDR), a nuclear transcription factor. This study aimed to investigate miR-484's regulatory role in modulating VDR gene expression, evaluate serum VD and biochemical parameters in CaOx kidney stone patients compared to healthy controls, and their potential as diagnostic biomarkers. Blood samples were collected …

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Seasonal Variation And Spatial Distribution Of Heavy Metals In Groundwater: Implications For Water Quality And Health Risks, Muzhda Qasim Qader, Shevan Jamel Jirjees, Masoud H. Hameed, Chiyai Maroof Sharif Mar 2026

Seasonal Variation And Spatial Distribution Of Heavy Metals In Groundwater: Implications For Water Quality And Health Risks, Muzhda Qasim Qader, Shevan Jamel Jirjees, Masoud H. Hameed, Chiyai Maroof Sharif

Baghdad Science Journal

Background: This study evaluated the seasonal and spatial distribution of twelve heavy metals in the groundwater samples collected in fifty wells with the aim of assessing the quality of water and health hazards associated with it. The data were analyzed to compare the wet and dry seasons were the analytical data using pollution indices, the Nemerow Pollution Index (NPI), and the Single-Factor Pollution Index (SFPI). The results revealed that the water quality was mainly excellent (NPI < 0.01) even though in some areas, lead, vanadium, and copper were contaminated. Arsenic (0.0008–0.0145 μg/L), chromium (0.0009–0.0096 μg/L), and nickel (

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First Record Of Keratitis Caused By Valkampfia In Iraq, Turkan K. Karyagdi Mar 2026

First Record Of Keratitis Caused By Valkampfia In Iraq, Turkan K. Karyagdi

Baghdad Science Journal

Acanthamoeba is the most well-known causes amoebic keratitis. However, other free-living amoebas (FLA), such as Valkampfia, can also causes of keratitis. Twenty-two samples were collected from cases suspected of amoebic keratitis in Kirkuk Hospital to investigate the presence of Acanthamoeba . Cultivation process was carried out directly on non-nutrient agar (NNA) medium supported with killed Escherichia coli bacteria. Inverted and light microscope were used at 40X magnification to diagnose cultures growth .Only two samples showed positive growth on NNA medium. However, no any presence of Acanthamoeba was observed as were expected using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) which ampilified by …

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Distribution Of Some Antibiotic Resistance Genes Among Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter Baumannii Isolated From Patients Lying Icu In Al-Najaf /Iraq, Ghufran Rajab Taher, Ahlam Kadhim Alyasseen Mar 2026

Distribution Of Some Antibiotic Resistance Genes Among Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter Baumannii Isolated From Patients Lying Icu In Al-Najaf /Iraq, Ghufran Rajab Taher, Ahlam Kadhim Alyasseen

Baghdad Science Journal

Acinetobacter baumannii is a significant nosocomial pathogen, affecting immunocompromised and critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs). The emergence of carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii (CRAB) poses a threat due to its resistance to multiple antibiotics. This study investigates the prevalence of carbapenemase-encoding genes among CRAB isolates from ICU patients at AL-Sadder hospital/ Najaf. Eight sputum specimens were collected from ICU patients suspected of A. baumannii. The isolates were identified through morphological, biochemical tests and the Vitek 2 Compact system. Antibiotic sensitivity was determined by the Vitek 2 Compact system (using AST card). only 5 A. baumannii isolates have been …

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Protective Effect Of Boswellia Carterii And Gum Arabic (Senegalia Senegal) On Induced Arthritic In Male Rats, Basma Ali Jasim, Alia Hussein Ali Mar 2026

Protective Effect Of Boswellia Carterii And Gum Arabic (Senegalia Senegal) On Induced Arthritic In Male Rats, Basma Ali Jasim, Alia Hussein Ali

Baghdad Science Journal

The study aims to use natural substances like Senegalia senegal and Boswellia carterii to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a painful disease affecting joints and making movement difficult, , The two plants were used to treat the symptoms of induced arthritis in male rats by using the complete freund's adjuvant method. A group of thirty adult male rats was used in this study, divided into six groups, with five rats for each group. The 1st group was the negative control (without arthritis induced and without treatment); the 2nd group is the positive control group (with arthritis induced and without any treatment); the …

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Green Nanoremediation Of Phytogenic Copper Oxide Nanoparticles For Concurrent Organic Pollutant Degradation In Industrial Wastewaters And Antibacterial Activity, Adel Hussain Talib, Wijdan Hameed Al-Kubaisi, Safaa A. S. Al-Qaysi, Zainab Anwar Ali Feb 2026

Green Nanoremediation Of Phytogenic Copper Oxide Nanoparticles For Concurrent Organic Pollutant Degradation In Industrial Wastewaters And Antibacterial Activity, Adel Hussain Talib, Wijdan Hameed Al-Kubaisi, Safaa A. S. Al-Qaysi, Zainab Anwar Ali

Baghdad Science Journal

In the present investigation, culture A. niger was used for the biosynthesis of CuO-NPs using mango (Mangifera indica) leaves aqueous extract. This method of green synthesis is simple, more environment friendly and easy to scaled up. The obtained CuO-NPs were characterized using FT-IR, XRD, TEM, EDX and DLS to evaluate their structure, morphology, elemental composition, and particle size distribution. These findings verify the generation of spherical, crystalline CuO-NPs with an average size of 35.1 nm. The biosynthesized plant-based CuO-NPs showed potential antimicrobial and catalytic, with the higher concentration (till 6.0 mg/mL) having effect better the effect. When used for wastewater …

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Correlation Between Prevalence Of Some Colibactin Genes, Biofilm Formation, And Antimicrobial Resistance In Uropathogenic E. Coli In Iraq, Rukiya Saad Jassam, Husam Sabah Auhim Feb 2026

Correlation Between Prevalence Of Some Colibactin Genes, Biofilm Formation, And Antimicrobial Resistance In Uropathogenic E. Coli In Iraq, Rukiya Saad Jassam, Husam Sabah Auhim

Baghdad Science Journal

Colibactin is a genotoxin produced by Enterobacteriaceae via a polyketide synthase (pks) island cluster. There is less knowledge regarding the distribution of colibactin genes in E. coli isolates in Iraq and its correlation with biofilm and antibiotic susceptibility. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the frequency of some colibactin genes (CIbA and CIbQ) in uropathogenic E. coli in Iraq and evaluate the correlation with biofilm and antimicrobial resistance. Between October 2023 and January 2024, 70 E. coli isolates were isolated from 120 females diagnosed with UTIs. Isolates were identified first by biochemical methods and confirmed molecularly by amplification …

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Characterization And Identification Of Some Indigenous Bacterial Strains For Heavy Metal Accumulation From Contaminated Soils, Aziza Usmonkulova, Gulchekhra Kadirova, Nosir Shukurov, Tulkin Shonakhunov, Samatov Nuriddin Feb 2026

Characterization And Identification Of Some Indigenous Bacterial Strains For Heavy Metal Accumulation From Contaminated Soils, Aziza Usmonkulova, Gulchekhra Kadirova, Nosir Shukurov, Tulkin Shonakhunov, Samatov Nuriddin

Baghdad Science Journal

Numerous studies have reported elevated quantities of cadmium and nickel in soil, resulting in reduced plant growth, particularly in biomass, chlorophyll content, and photosynthetic traits due to their hazardous nature. Therefore, it is crucial to enhance plant resistance to heavy metal stress and reduce the toxicity of cadmium and nickel. In this study, several bacterial strains were isolated from heavy metal-contaminated soil to investigate their potential role in facilitating detrimental consequences of heavy metal stress. The capacity of the isolates to increase plant production under heavy metal stress and minimal inhibitory concentration was evaluated after the isolates were identified at …

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Prevalence And Molecular Characterization Of Cytb Gene Of Pediculus Humanus Capitis In The Northern Regions Of Basrah Province, Iraq, Sarmad Awad Mozan Al-Asadi, Asmaa Abdul-Zahra Sabaa Al-Edany, Luay Al-Kanan Feb 2026

Prevalence And Molecular Characterization Of Cytb Gene Of Pediculus Humanus Capitis In The Northern Regions Of Basrah Province, Iraq, Sarmad Awad Mozan Al-Asadi, Asmaa Abdul-Zahra Sabaa Al-Edany, Luay Al-Kanan

Baghdad Science Journal

Human head lice are widely dispersed ectoparasites in the world and have been divided into 6 haplogroups (A to F). There are no studies about the louse haplogroup type in Iraq. Thus, the study aimed to determine the species of head lice and their prevalence rate in primary school students in north Basrah and also aimed to determine the genotype and haplogroup of head lice in these regions. All louse samples belong to Pediculus humanus capitis and their prevalence rate was significantly higher in female students (34.9%) than in male students (23.2%). Molecular genotyping of the cytb gene using PCR …

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Air Pollution Assessment Around Al-Rumaila Combined Cycle Power Plant, Basrah Governorate Under Dry Climatic Conditions, Mariam S. Nasser, Monim H. Al-Jiboori, Jinan S. Al-Hassany Feb 2026

Air Pollution Assessment Around Al-Rumaila Combined Cycle Power Plant, Basrah Governorate Under Dry Climatic Conditions, Mariam S. Nasser, Monim H. Al-Jiboori, Jinan S. Al-Hassany

Baghdad Science Journal

The paper addresses the potential air pollution levels resulting from the combustion of natural gas in the Rumaila combined cycle power plant in Basrah city. The study aims to evaluate the concentrations of pollutants (carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter) at distances of 100, 500, and 1000 meters from the plant using a Gaussian dispersion model. This includes calculating the emission rates of pollutants from the stacks and estimating atmospheric stability based on data from the Iraqi Meteorological Authority. The study also determines the Turner-Pasquill stability classes for August 2023 and the wind speed and direction at …

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Intraspecific Meristic Variation In Gambusia Holbrooki From The Middle East And Its Implications For Stock Structure And Taxonomic Status, Fatema A. Al Fatle, Ana L. Ibaňez, Laith A. Jawad Feb 2026

Intraspecific Meristic Variation In Gambusia Holbrooki From The Middle East And Its Implications For Stock Structure And Taxonomic Status, Fatema A. Al Fatle, Ana L. Ibaňez, Laith A. Jawad

Baghdad Science Journal

An analysis was conducted on the variation in the counts of seven meristic traits of the eastern mosquito fish, Gambusia holbrooki, using samples collected from ten different sites in the Middle East. These sites are located along the Tigris, Euphrates, and Shatt al-Arab Rivers, spanning across Iraq, Iran,Türkiye, and Syria. The study revealed a northward increase in the average values of these meristic traits, with the highest recorded in Türkiye and the lowest in the southern region of Iraq. The statistical analysis using Boxplots demonstrated that the seven meristic features were distinct across different rivers, with no overlap observed. …

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A New Prospective Of Colistin Resistance Profile Of Some Staphylococcus Species Isolated From Iraqi Wound Fractured Foot, Zahraa M. Fadhil, Halah H Al-Haideri Feb 2026

A New Prospective Of Colistin Resistance Profile Of Some Staphylococcus Species Isolated From Iraqi Wound Fractured Foot, Zahraa M. Fadhil, Halah H Al-Haideri

Baghdad Science Journal

Sulbactam belongs to β-lactamase inhibitors that are more commonly used for Gram-negative bacteria than Gram-positive bacteria. In this study, nine different species of Staphylococcus (S. aureus, S. epidermidis, S.hominis, S. lentus, S. pseudintermedius, S. lugdunensis, S. haemolyticus, S. sciuri , and S. warneri. were isolated from wounded-fractured feet of Iraqi patients. The spectrum of activity of sulbactam and colistin against all isolates was evaluated. Surprisingly, among S. aureus isolates, 5 (12) isolates were sensitive to colistin, whereas, all bacterial isolates were completely resistant to sulbactam. Here, our study revealed that combining …

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Assessment Of Histopathological Features Of The Placenta And Plasma Level Of Βhcg, Estrogen, And Progesterone In First-Trimester Spontaneous Miscarriage, Russul Hameed Hassan, Mukhtar K. Haba Feb 2026

Assessment Of Histopathological Features Of The Placenta And Plasma Level Of Βhcg, Estrogen, And Progesterone In First-Trimester Spontaneous Miscarriage, Russul Hameed Hassan, Mukhtar K. Haba

Baghdad Science Journal

Miscarriage is a distressing complication with many fetal and maternal abnormalities. About 15% of pregnancies end in spontaneous miscarriages, and over 80% of these occur in the first 12 weeks of gestation. This research aims to evaluate the changes in the hormonal status in addition to determining the types and incidences of abnormalities in the decidua and chorionic villi of placentas that have been aborted. The peripheral blood samples were collected from twenty normal pregnant women as a control group and 30 aborted women. The obstetric characteristics results showed that the patients' mean maternal age was 25.73 ± 7.32 years …

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Ancient Wisdoms For Modern Crises: Learning From Laozi’S “Daodejing”, Steve Hallett Feb 2026

Ancient Wisdoms For Modern Crises: Learning From Laozi’S “Daodejing”, Steve Hallett

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We live in a time of abundance and comfort for some, scarcity and hardship for others—a period that seems to have all of us teetering on the brink. Certainly, there is no lack of modern crises, but do we possess the wisdom to overcome them, and where might we seek that wisdom? Ancient Wisdoms for Modern Crises: Learning From Laozi’s “Daodejing[JR1] [ED2] [NN3] ” looks to the Daodejing, a text written during the late Zhou Dynasty (600–400 BCE), for guidance. One of the core treatises of Eastern philosophy, it advocates humility, simplicity, and sustainable living. As both a …

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Generating Genomic Resources For The Pink Sundew And Its Specialist Herbivore Moth From A Single Gene To Entire Genomes, Kerissa F. Tarpley Jan 2026

Generating Genomic Resources For The Pink Sundew And Its Specialist Herbivore Moth From A Single Gene To Entire Genomes, Kerissa F. Tarpley

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Genomic resources are critical for the conservation of threatened species, providing valuable insights into genetic diversity, population structure, and adaptive potential. This thesis focuses on two ecologically interconnected species: the carnivorous plant pink sundew (Drosera capillaris) and its specialist herbivore the sundew plume moth (Buckleria parvulus). The sundew and plume moth face an uncertain future as their vital bog habitats continue to disappear. The sundew plays a crucial role in the life cycle of the plume moth, which relies on the sundew during its larval stages for survival. To aid in species detections, I first generated …

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Determining Genes Involved In Recovery From Chemotherapy In 4t1, Emt6, And Eo771 Breast Cancer Cells, Akash Jagdeesh, Joseph Landry Ph.D. Jan 2026

Determining Genes Involved In Recovery From Chemotherapy In 4t1, Emt6, And Eo771 Breast Cancer Cells, Akash Jagdeesh, Joseph Landry Ph.D.

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Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, and often has poor prognosis. Traditional treatments for breast cancer include chemotherapy, which involves a chemical attack on all growing cells within the body. However, these treatments are not 100% effective, and patients might experience recurrence in their cancer months or years after achieving remission. Cancer cells can evade chemotherapy through five mechanisms: senescence, quiescence, cytoprotective autophagy, and apoptosis/necroptosis suppression. Prior studies have conducted CRISPR screens and experiments involving inhibition of epigenetic regulators, to alter the regulation of genes that can contribute to breast cancer chemotherapy resistance. This study …

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Exploring The Therapeutic Potential Of Fermented Apple Juice And Sidr Leaves Powder On Gut Microbiota Modulation And Neuropathy Relief In Diabetic Rats, Bakenam Ali Mohamed, Alyae M.S. Gabal, Gehan M. Morsy Dec 2025

Exploring The Therapeutic Potential Of Fermented Apple Juice And Sidr Leaves Powder On Gut Microbiota Modulation And Neuropathy Relief In Diabetic Rats, Bakenam Ali Mohamed, Alyae M.S. Gabal, Gehan M. Morsy

Baghdad Science Journal

Diabetes and its complications, particularly diabetic neuropathy, represent major health risks. This study investigated the potential of natural nutrients and bioactive compounds specifically fresh and fermented apple juice and sidr leaf powder to improve gut microbiota and alleviate neuropathy in diabetic rats. Seventy adult male Sprague–Dawley rats (180 ± 20 g) were assigned to six groups (11 rats each), while the diabetic control group (15 rats). Diabetes was induced by feeding a high-sucrose, high-fat (HSHF) diet and administering streptozotocin (45 mg/kg, intraperitoneally) during the 4th week. The groups included: healthy control; diabetic control; diabetic rats receiving fresh or fermented …

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Comparing The Antibacterial Efficiency Of Chitosan And Dextran As Nanocomposites Against Escherichia Coli, Saja Sachit, Alaa Al-Taie Dec 2025

Comparing The Antibacterial Efficiency Of Chitosan And Dextran As Nanocomposites Against Escherichia Coli, Saja Sachit, Alaa Al-Taie

Baghdad Science Journal

Nanoparticles (NPs) are widely used in many different fields and applications. In this study, Silver (Ag) NPs and Titanium dioxide (TiO2) NPs were generated using the laser ablation method by using Q-switched Nd: YAG laser. In addition, Chitosan (CS) and Dextran nanopolymers were chosen to prepare the nanocomposites by combining the two types of nanopolymers with the generated NPs in different ratios to obtain the samples: CS and Dextran as a control, CS-Ag, CS-TiO2, CS Ag-TiO2, Dextran-Ag, Dextran-TiO2, and Dextran Ag-TiO2. Several tests were carried out on these nanocomposites such …

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Biosynthesis Of Silver Nanoparticles From Halophilic Green Algae (Dunaliella Viridis) Extract And It Is Antibacterial Activity, Payman Omer Salih, Trifa Kamal Jalal, Hoshyar Abdullah Azeez Dec 2025

Biosynthesis Of Silver Nanoparticles From Halophilic Green Algae (Dunaliella Viridis) Extract And It Is Antibacterial Activity, Payman Omer Salih, Trifa Kamal Jalal, Hoshyar Abdullah Azeez

Baghdad Science Journal

Biological synthesis of nanoparticles is a new area of nanotechnology that has advantages in terms of cost and the environment compared to chemical or physical synthesis methods. The current work is carried out to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) utilizing green algae (Dunaliella viridis Teodoresco 1905) extract as a reducing and capping agent and to evaluate the antibacterial efficacy of AgNPs. The. The measures of UV-V spectroscopy, XRD, TEM, SEM-EDSand FTIR were used to characterize the synthesized silver nanoparticles. Additionally, agar well diffusion and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) methods were used for antibacterial activity. The plasmon absorbance of AgNPs was …

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Taxonomic Significance Of Anatomical Characters In Some Species Of Apiaceae Family In Iraq, Karzan Omer Qader Dec 2025

Taxonomic Significance Of Anatomical Characters In Some Species Of Apiaceae Family In Iraq, Karzan Omer Qader

Baghdad Science Journal

The study included the anatomical characteristics of nine species belonging to the nine genera of the Apiaceae family: Chaerophyllum macropodum Boiss, Grammosciadium scabridum (Boiss.) B.L. Burtt & P.H. Davis, Foeniculum vulgare Mill, Lisaea strigosa (Banks & Sol.) Eig, Ormosciadium aucheri Boiss, Pimpinella puberula (DC.) Boiss., Prangos ferulacea (L.) Lindl., Torilis arvensis (Huds.) Link and Zosima absinthifolia (Vent.) Link. The results showed that anatomical characteristics were important in the separation of taxa, two types have been recognized in the mesophyll of leaves: dorsiventral (Bifacial) recorded in the Grammosciadium scabridum, Prangos ferulacea, Pimpinella puberula species and isobilateral in the remaining species. Palisade …

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Organic And Inorganic Carbon Drives Zooplankton Composition In Tigris River Within Baghdad, Mohammed Hamdan, Batool Kadhim Dec 2025

Organic And Inorganic Carbon Drives Zooplankton Composition In Tigris River Within Baghdad, Mohammed Hamdan, Batool Kadhim

Baghdad Science Journal

Increasing availability of organic and inorganic carbon in aquatic ecosystems became a common phenomenon that was influenced by manmade activities and ongoing climate change, which could influence zooplankton communities. Zooplankton composition in Tigris River under the effects of dissolved organic and inorganic carbon inputs (DOC and CO2) has not been studied yet. Hence, we studied those impacts by taking three locations that were distributed in Tigris River within Baghdad City. Eighty-four taxa of zooplankton have been recognized during the study. These taxa were divided into three main groups that are: Rotifera forms 69.04% and Cladocera forms 16.66%, while …

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The Influence Of Muskrats On The Biodiversity Of Wetlands, Emma Thornton Nov 2025

The Influence Of Muskrats On The Biodiversity Of Wetlands, Emma Thornton

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Wetlands are one of the most productive ecosystems in the world and are home to various plant and animal species. The relationships between the species living in the wetlands keep the ecosystem functional as well as increasing biodiversity. Increased biodiversity of wetlands creates more resilient plant communities. Muskrats are ecosystem engineers, meaning that they alter their surroundings to change the quality and quantity of the available resources through behaviors related to their eating habits and their burrow construction. Muskrats are herbivores and consume large amounts of vegetation, which creates opportunities for more plant species by creating new ecological niches. In …

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The Rs1611770 Snp Polymorphism And Expression Of Mucin One Gene In Infertile Females In Baghdad, Iman Hamed Diab Al-Janabi, Asmaa M. Salih Almohaidi, Ibrahim Jasim Hammadi Al-Janabi Nov 2025

The Rs1611770 Snp Polymorphism And Expression Of Mucin One Gene In Infertile Females In Baghdad, Iman Hamed Diab Al-Janabi, Asmaa M. Salih Almohaidi, Ibrahim Jasim Hammadi Al-Janabi

Baghdad Science Journal

Infertility is the inability to become pregnant after six months or more of consistent, unprotected sexual activity. There are several causes of infertility, including hormonal, genetic, and environmental factors. The current investigation focuses on the polymorphism of SNP rs 1611770 in Mucin one gene and expression in infertility, considering a few demographic variables including age, body mass index and circumference of the abdomen. The current study included 30 infertile females and 30 fertile females. The mean BMI recorded Significant differences 28.76 ± 0.85 for infertile and 25.99 ± 0.65 for fertile, There are no significant differences in age and abdominal …

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Mechanism Of Immunotherapeutic And Anticancer Effects Of Moringa Peregrina Seed Extract On Non-Small-Lung Cancer, Nci-H460, Cell Line, Shaymaa Fadhel Abbas Albaayit, Maryam Kamel Mohammed, Ali Muhsin Ali, Rukesh Maharjan, Lubna M. Rasoul, Rasedee Abdullah, Mohd Hezmee Mohd Noor Nov 2025

Mechanism Of Immunotherapeutic And Anticancer Effects Of Moringa Peregrina Seed Extract On Non-Small-Lung Cancer, Nci-H460, Cell Line, Shaymaa Fadhel Abbas Albaayit, Maryam Kamel Mohammed, Ali Muhsin Ali, Rukesh Maharjan, Lubna M. Rasoul, Rasedee Abdullah, Mohd Hezmee Mohd Noor

Baghdad Science Journal

The Moringa peregrina plant possesses various therapeutic properties. This study determined the immunomodulatory and cytotoxic activities of M. peregrina seed ethanol extract (MPSE). Based on using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis MPSE is rich in flavonoids, isothiocyanate, tocopherols, triterpenoids, and phenolics compounds. The immunomodulatory effect of MPSE was determined on whole blood and polymorphonuclear (PMNs) cells and macrophages. The in vitro antiproliferative effect was determined on the non-small-cell lung cancer, NCI-H460, cell line. Real-time quantitative PCR and flow cytometry were used to determine the expression of apoptotic genes in the MPSE-treated NCI-H460 cells. MPSE significantly (p < 0.001) suppressed whole blood, PMN cells and macrophage ROS production with IC50 values of 40.3 ± 0.3, 33.0 ± 0.6, and 26.1 ± 0.43 μg/mL, respectively. MPSE …

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Study The Effect Of Pseudomonas Trivialis, Isolated From Soils Subjected To High Anthropogenic Pressure, On Plant Resistance To Salt Stress, Lyudmila I. Zaynitdinova, Nikolay A. Lazutin, Rokhila N. Juraeva, Rustam B. Ergashev, Javlon J. Tashpulatov, Natal’Ya G. Akinshina, Shokhsanam A. Safarova Nov 2025

Study The Effect Of Pseudomonas Trivialis, Isolated From Soils Subjected To High Anthropogenic Pressure, On Plant Resistance To Salt Stress, Lyudmila I. Zaynitdinova, Nikolay A. Lazutin, Rokhila N. Juraeva, Rustam B. Ergashev, Javlon J. Tashpulatov, Natal’Ya G. Akinshina, Shokhsanam A. Safarova

Baghdad Science Journal

From soils exposed to anthropogenic load, a bacterial strain resistant to pollutants was isolated and characterized. The strain was identified as Pseudomonas trivialis 381 based on morphological, cultural, physiological and biochemical characteristics, as well as MALDI-TOF and 16S rRNA analysis. Its sequence was submitted to the NCBI GenBank (OR234684.1). Studies were conducted to evaluate the influence of the strain on seed germination and plant growth qualities. Laboratory studies have shown the stimulating effect of P. trvialis 381 on tomato seeds; seeds treated with the bacterial cultural liquid increased the energy of germination and seed germination to 100% (with the control …

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Isolation And Purification Of Phytosterols From Euphorbia Milii Plant Cultivated In Iraq By Phplc And Evaluation Of Anticancer Activity, Z. O. Salman, Bushra M.J. Alwash, E. J. Kadhim Nov 2025

Isolation And Purification Of Phytosterols From Euphorbia Milii Plant Cultivated In Iraq By Phplc And Evaluation Of Anticancer Activity, Z. O. Salman, Bushra M.J. Alwash, E. J. Kadhim

Baghdad Science Journal

Combined, plant sterols and stanols, substances structurally similar to cholesterol, are referred to as phytosterols. In plants, phytosterols serve the same purposes as cholesterol does in animals and people. This study’s primary goal was to compare two different cell line types to the extracted steroid and nano-steroid. PHPLC was used to isolate the novel steroid molecule from the Euphorbia milii plant in its pure form, and FT.IR was used to confirm its identity. The chemical had a retention time of 13.87. By using the chitosan-maleic complex process, nano-steroids were created. To evaluate produced nanoparticles, the Philips PW1730 XRD instrument was …

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How Plants Defy Gravity, Olivia Y. Kim, Agatha Shaikhutdinova, Joshua Lee, Reece Sit, Daniel Yang, Aliyah Shams, Kathryn Choi, Esther Yoo Nov 2025

How Plants Defy Gravity, Olivia Y. Kim, Agatha Shaikhutdinova, Joshua Lee, Reece Sit, Daniel Yang, Aliyah Shams, Kathryn Choi, Esther Yoo

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This educational short book, written by students, uses creative descriptions to make biology and chemistry concepts engaging and easy to understand.

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Evaluation Of Interleukins 35 And 39 Levels In Women Infected With Cytomegalovirus, Maryam Adnan Juma, Zahra’A Abdulraheem Ahmed Oct 2025

Evaluation Of Interleukins 35 And 39 Levels In Women Infected With Cytomegalovirus, Maryam Adnan Juma, Zahra’A Abdulraheem Ahmed

Baghdad Science Journal

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common latent virus that can cause severe disease in immunocompromised individuals and pregnant women. Interleukins (ILs) are crucial for cell-to-cell communication and facilitate precise regulation of the immune response. The current study aimed to evaluate serum IL-35 and IL-39 levels in Iraqi women with CMV, particularly in pregnant women, and investigate their potential involvement in CMV infection and pregnancy. Serum samples were obtained from 115 women (age range:15–29 years), including CMV-infected pregnant women, uninfected pregnant women, CMV-infected non-pregnant women, and healthy non-pregnant women. IL-35 and IL-39 levels were measured using ELISA kits. Statistical analyses were performed …

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Study The Effect Of Saponin And Terpene From Alcoholic Extract Of Bacopa Monnieri Plant Cultivated In Iraq On Some Biological Aspects Of Drosophila Melanogaster Meigen (1830) (Diptera:Drosophilidae), Ruwaida A. Abd Al-Hussien, Soolaf A. Kathiar Oct 2025

Study The Effect Of Saponin And Terpene From Alcoholic Extract Of Bacopa Monnieri Plant Cultivated In Iraq On Some Biological Aspects Of Drosophila Melanogaster Meigen (1830) (Diptera:Drosophilidae), Ruwaida A. Abd Al-Hussien, Soolaf A. Kathiar

Baghdad Science Journal

Drosophila melanogaster is an agricultural insect pest. The female pierces crops and lays eggs. Then, the eggs hatch, after which the larvae begin to develop inside the tissue, feeding on it and destroying it. This study, conducted from 1/11/2023 to 15/12/2024, aims to ascertain the impact of secondary chemicals, in the wild Bacopa monnieri plant cultivated in Iraq on the development of insect life cycle stages using different concentrations (2000, 4000, 6000, 8000 ppm) under laboratory conditions. The data revealed that the eggs had the highest mortality rates at 8000 ppm for saponin and terpene 78.666% and 74% respectively. The …

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Silver Nanoparticles As A Potential Control Measure For Some Potyviruses Infecting Faba Bean And Potato Plants, Rehab A. Dawoud, Noha K. El Dougdoug Oct 2025

Silver Nanoparticles As A Potential Control Measure For Some Potyviruses Infecting Faba Bean And Potato Plants, Rehab A. Dawoud, Noha K. El Dougdoug

Baghdad Science Journal

The research investigates the use of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) as a foliar spray at a concentration (50 mg/ml) on faba bean and potato plants to stimulate systemic acquired resistance (SAR) and suppress bean yellow mosaic virus (BYMV) and potato virus Y (PVY). The application of AgNPs reduced the percentage of virus reduction infection (RI) and disease severity (DS). AgNPs (50 mg/ml) was more effective on BYMV-infected faba bean (9.75 and 10.50) followed by PVY-infected potato (14.50 and 18.25) for the percentage of reduction infection and disease severity respectively. The mechanism of AgNPs involves binding to viral protein coats, aggregating virus …

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