Batch reaction experiments were conducted to determine the feasibility and to elucidate the mechanics of lithium and cobalt recovery from petroleum produced water (PW) using dolomite. The results demonstrate that dolomite effectively recovers high concentrations of Li^(+) and Co^(2+) (100 mg/L) from PW even in the presence of several competing metal cations. Additionally, the results support a surface reaction mechanism in which sorbed Co^(2+) and Li^(+) ions onto dolomite surface form carbonate...

Assessing breeding progress and genetic diversity in released varieties is crucial for informing future crop improvement strategies. This study evaluated genetic gain and diversity in 49 Ethiopian wheat varieties released over six decades (1967-2021). Significant yield increases were observed, with 'Shaki' showing the highest gain. However, the average annual genetic gain was modest (0.90% under irrigated, 0.69% under rain-fed). The recent released bread wheat variety ″Shaki″ exhibited a 48.6%...

The lymphatic system maintains tissue fluid balance, and its dysfunction can result in lymphedema. Although cholesterol is essential for cellular function, its role in lymphatic development has remained unknown. Here, we identify APOA1 binding protein (AIBP) as a key regulator that promotes lymphatic endothelial cell fate specification and lymphangiogenesis. Mechanistically, AIBP reduces plasma membrane cholesterol content, thereby enhancing VEGFR3 signaling by disrupting caveolae-small plasma...

Thelastoma variabile sp. nov. (Nematoda: Oxyuridomorpha: Thelastomatoidea) is described from the intestine of 82 specimens of the Narceus americanus/annularis complex (Diplopoda: Helminthomorpha: Spirobolidae) collected from April through October 2021 in Hochatown, McCurtain County, Oklahoma, U.S.A. A total of 343 T. variabile sp. nov. consisting of 315 females, 1 male and 27 juveniles were extracted primarily from the hindguts of the millipedes. Examination of the new species was conducted with...

Charinus is the most speciose genus of the Charontidae, with the highest number of species in Brazil (43 spp). Almost half of these species are known to inhabit caves, a fragile ecosystem that is little known and is highly threatened by human activities. Eleven of the Brazilian species of Charinus occur only inside caves (troglobionts) being, therefore, an important component of cave ecosystems acting as one of the major cave predators. Here, we discuss conservation priorities and concerns for...