- Volume 11, Number 1 (2023)
FROM THE FAUCET TO THE HEART: PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES UTILIZING MAGNESIUM-INFUSED DRINKING WATER FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE PREVENTION
Priya R Sharma
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Several epidemiological studies have shown that areas with harder water have a lower incidence of CVD, indicating that magnesium may be the cardiovascular-protective factor. Magnesium is required for various biochemical reactions and is a structural component of cardiac muscle. The overreliance on processed foods, lack of green leafy vegetables, and softened drinking water can contribute to magnesium deficiency. Magnesium supplementation through fortified drinking water can result in public health interventions to prevent many diseases, particularly CVD. This review provides an overview of the role of magnesium in preventing...
PHOTONIC WARRIORS: EXAMINING TITANIUM DIOXIDE'S ANTIMICROBIAL MASTERY UNDER UV ILLUMINATION ON ESCHERICHIA COLI
Priya R. Menon, Rajiv S Patel
This study investigates the antimicrobial properties of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) micro-particles in suspension under UV irradiation on Escherichia coli strains obtained from soil and sewage samples. The aim of this research is to explore the potential applications of TiO2 as a non-toxic and effective agent to eliminate microorganisms in areas where traditional chemical cleaning agents or biocides have proven to be ineffective. The methodology involved the collection of samples from sewage and soil, isolation of E.coli from the samples, preparation of TiO2, illuminating E.coli under UV light, and performing plate count. The observations showed a significant decrease in the viable...
BIOPROCESSING BRILLIANCE: UNVEILING PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA'S ROLE IN OPTIMIZING PHA FROM WASTE FRYING OIL
Siddharth M. Desai
The increasing amount of plastic waste and its negative impact on the environment has led to the development of biodegradable plastics, such as polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). PHA is a biodegradable polyester synthesized by bacteria and has garnered attention as a solution to the plastic waste problem. In this study, we aimed to optimize PHA production from waste frying oil using Pseudomonas aeruginosa. We compared the PHA production of P. aeruginosa and Bacillus subtilis, the two screened microorganisms, using different carbon sources including rice bran, paddy husk, pigeon pea waste, sugarcane bagasse, and waste frying oil. Our results showed that P. aeruginosa...