Functional Foods: Bioactive Compounds, Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential in human health

Kishor Anerao, Hemant Deshpande, Shailendra Katke, Surendra Sadawarte & Prasad Gangakhedkar Abstract: Functional foods enriched with bioactive compounds have gained significant attention for their role in promoting human health and preventing chronic diseases. These foods contain physiologically active components such as polyphenols, flavonoids, omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, prebiotics and other Read more

Papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus (Pseudococcidae: Hemiptera): A serious constraint in papaya cultivation

Atanu Seni AbstractPapaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara de Willink (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), has emerged as a serious constraint to papaya cultivation in many tropical and subtropical regions. The pest is highly invasive and polyphagous, infesting papaya and several other important crops. Both nymphs and adult females cause damage by Read more

Principles and Practices of Biosafety Levels in Handling Infectious Agents

Surbhi Kashyap, Shyma K. Latheef, Manmohan Singh, Nunna Ratnamrutha, Zikra Fatima Abstract Biosafety is a critical component of laboratory practice when working with infectious microorganisms, as improper handling can lead to laboratory-acquired infections, environmental contamination, and potential public health risks. Biosafety Levels (BSLs) provide a standardized framework for safely handling Read more