IRTA Pubpro: Recent submissions
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Cofactors facilitate bona fide prion misfolding in vitro but are not necessary for the infectivity of recombinant murine prions
(PLoS Pathogens, 2025-01-22)Prion diseases, particularly sporadic cases, pose a challenge due to their complex nature and heterogeneity. The underlying mechanism of the spontaneous conversion from PrPC to PrPSc, the hallmark of ... -
Morphological, phylogenetic, and genomic evidence reveals the causal agent of thread blight disease of cacao in Peru is a new species of Marasmius in the section Neosessiles, Marasmius infestans sp. nov.
(F1000Research, 2024-01-29)The thread blight disease (TBD) of cacao (Theobroma cacao) in the department of Amazonas, Peru was recently reported to be caused by Marasmius tenuissimus (sect. Neosessiles). This same species is known ... -
Nasal microbial diversity is associated with survival in piglets infected by a highly virulent PRRSV‑1 strain
(Animal Microbiome, 2025-01-17)Background Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is a major threat to swine industry worldwide, especially virulent variants arising during the last years, such as Spanish PRRSV-1 ... -
Pig nasal and rectal microbiotas are involved in the antibody response to Glaesserella parasuis
(Scientific Reports, 2025-01-17)Vaccination stands as one of the most sustainable and promising strategies to control infectious diseases in animal production. Nevertheless, the causes for antibody response variation among individuals ... -
Halamphora witkowskii sp. nov. (Catenulaceae, Bacillariophyta), a new diatom species from the alkaline waters of Lake Van, Republic of Türkiye
(Nova Hedwigia, 2025-01-29)This study introduces Halamphora witkowskii sp. nov., a newly discovered diatom species from Lake Van, the world’s largest soda lake known for its high alkalinity. Detailed morphological and morphometric ... -
Effects of different vaccination regimes on the immunodiagnosis of tuberculosis in goats and evaluation of defined antigens
(Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2025-01-15)Tuberculosis (TB) in goats is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) organisms that pose a great health and economic challenge for the caprine industry in ... -
Data recording and use of data tools for pig health management: perspectives of stakeholders in pig farming
(Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2025-01-16)Introduction: Data-driven strategies might combat the spreading of infectious pig disease and improve the early detection of potential pig health problems. The current study aimed to explore individual ... -
Urban yellow-legged gull (Larus michahellis) and peri-urban Audouin's gull (Larus audouinii) as a source of Campylobacter and Salmonella of public health relevance
(Science of the Total Environment, 2025-01-06)Campylobacter spp. and Salmonella spp. are the leading cause of human enteric infections in the European Union. Some gull species act as reservoirs and play an important role in the epidemiology of these ... -
A proposal of a fecal scoring system based on physicochemical analyses of suckling pig feces
(Porcine Health Management, 2025-01-09)Background Digestive disorders are one of the main health problems in suckling piglets. The correct visual identifcation of feces in suckling piglets is an important tool for the diagnosis of enteric ... -
Monitoring of Selected Swine Viral Diseases in Peruvian Amazon Peccaries
(EcoHealth, 2025-01-11)Peccaries (collared peccary—CP—and white-lipped peccary—WLP) are an essential source of protein and income for rural communities in the Amazon region. Since 1980s, researchers in the Amazon have reported ... -
Impact of a Phytogenic Feed Additive on Diarrhea Incidence, Intestinal Histomorphology and Fecal Excretion of F4-Fimbriated Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli in Post-Weaning Piglets
(Stresses, 2025-01-21)This study investigated the effects of a phytogenic feed additive (PFA) containing a blend of herbs, plant extracts and essential oils from the Lamiaceae, Schisandraceae, Zingiberaceae and Fabaceae ... -
Indústria alimentària catalana: de productivitat als reptes globals
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IRTA: La IA, una nueva revolución para el sector hortofrutícola con grandes retos y oportunidades
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Una nueva revolución para el sector hortofrutícola con grandes retos y oportunidades
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Clinical, Immunological and Pathological Characteristics of Ischemic Dermatopathy in Dogs with Leishmaniosis
(Pathogens, 2025-03-03)Cutaneous lesions suggestive of vasculitis and/or ischemic dermatopathy (ID) are anecdotally reported in canine leishmaniosis, and the clinicopathological features of these conditions have not been fully ... -
Developing robust food composition models: Strategies for handling temperature and packaging variations in dry-cured ham using near infrared spectrometry
(Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 2025-01-30)Low-cost near infrared devices intended for consumers able to easily determine composition and quality of food products may boost adoption of sustainable healthy diets. However, predictive algorithms ... -
In-Field Phenotyping Using the Low-Cost and Open Access Fluorescence PhotosynQ Multispeq Sensor Together with NDVI: A Case Study with Durum Wheat
(Agriculture, 2025-02-12)Durum wheat production is concentrated in Mediterranean climate regions, making it essential to develop cultivars that adapt to its changing conditions, including water and heat stress. In this regard, ... -
Microbiological hazards associated with the use of water in the post-harvest handling and processing operations of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs (ffFVH). Part 5 (Frozen FVH process water management plan)
(EFSA Journal, 2025-01-30)Water used in post-harvest handling and processing operations is an important risk factor for microbiological cross-contamination of fruits, vegetables and herbs (FVH). Industrial data indicated that ... -
Targeting eEF1A reprograms translation and uncovers broad-spectrum antivirals against cap or m6A protein synthesis routes
(Nature Communications, 2025-02-07)Plitidepsin is an antitumoral compound safe for treating COVID-19 that targets the translation elongation factor eEF1A. Here we detect that plitidepsin decreases de novo cap-dependent translation of ... -
Characterization of the anisotropy in proteinaceous semi-solid food matrices through polarized fluorescence spectroscopy
(Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 2025-01-19)This study investigates the possibilities and limitations of fluorescence anisotropy (FA) as a technique to assess the intricate structures of (semi) solid food samples. Sensory and consumer preferences ...