S. pyogenes secrete a large array of molecules that might contribute to resistance against the human’s antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). Some of these are anchored in the cell-wall by enzymes called sortases and others are released from the cell after secretion. Two released proteins that have previously been reported to inhibit bactericidal effect

Introduction: Normal sleep duration and sleep/wake patterns can vary markedly by individual, culture and lifestyle. Many people believe they have normal and quality sleep, however they may display undiagnosed sleep disturbances. Early detection can improve the condition and may prevent future long-term use of sleep medications. Sleep assessment and

The use of Oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) for bioethanol production requires lignin and hemicellulose removals to provide more enzyme accessibility during the subsequent enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose to glucose. The well-known Dilute sulfuric acid (DS)-pretreatment degraded mainly the hemicellulose with minimal delignification. Oppositely,

Designing the outdoor landscape in hot and humid climate requires a deep understanding as it has a significant impact on the internal environment of a building. The rise in air temperature normally affects the energy consumption for cooling the internal environment of building. In order to mitigate this issue, bioclimatic design is crucially needed

Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) are zero-dimensional carbon-based materials, while nanocellulose is a nanomaterial that can be derived from naturally occurring cellulose polymers or renewable biomass resources. The unique geometrical, biocompatible and biodegradable properties of both these remarkable nanomaterials have caught the attention of the sci

This study reports on the production of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) suspension using a simple electrochemical setup which involved an electrolyte solution, consisting of citric acid and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) mixture, and pristine graphite rods for the electrode without any heating treatment (calcination), thus avoiding any high energy consumptio

Watermelon waste materials remained one of the important food grade agro-wastes generated by most hospitality industries in Southeast Asia and particularly in Malaysia. Jam was prepared from watermelon rind with different flavours (vanilla, pineapple, strawberry, lemon and no flavour). Five different samples were prepared at various compositions T1

Watermelon waste materials remained one of the important food grade agro-wastes generated by most hospitality industries in Southeast Asia and particularly in Malaysia. Jam was prepared from watermelon rind with different flavours (vanilla, pineapple, strawberry, lemon and no flavour). Five different samples were prepared at various compositions T1

Introduction: Based on the US-UK Diagnostic Project (1972), schizophrenia was over diagnosed at the expense of mood disorders and personality disorders in New York. With the advent of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III), diagnosis of schizophrenia in America became narrow and misdiagnosis of mood disorders as schizop

Menopause is a time of life where women make the transition from a reproductive stage to a non-reproductive stage. Although it is biologically universal, menopause experiences are not homogeneous in nature and there have been significant differences reported by women within and across culture. The objective of this study is two-fold: to investigate