Morphological description of male genital organs of Marca's marmoset (Mico marcai)

Morphological characterisation of the genital organs of primates may bring significant contributions to the understanding of different reproductive behaviours and support new conservation strategies. However, relevant or detailed descriptions of genital morphology of several primate species are still lacking. This study describes the gross and microscopic anatomy of the internal and external genitalia of Marca's marmoset (Mico marcai). The same organs described in other primate species were identified here, but some anatomical particularities were detected, such as absence of a dartos tunic, presence of a vas deferens ampulla, absence of spongious erectile tissue in the pelvic urethra, separation of prostate gland lobes by a longitudinal sulcus and lack of septation in the corpus cavernosus and spongiosus at the level of the shaft and free portion of the penis. Keratinised type 1 spicules arising from epidermal or dermal projections were found in the free portion of the penis. Microscopic analysis revealed a small bone (baculum) consisting of peripheral compact bone and a central, non‐ossified area filled with vascular tissue at the distal end of this portion of the penis. Results of this study may support further comparative studies of primates' reproductive ecology

Transfer Learning Using Teachable Machine For Classification Of Glassware In Chemistry Lab

Image classification is an important use case of deep learning algorithms. Convolution Nural networks, CNNs, have evolved to an extent where pretrained models can be used to train new models. The technique used for this type of model building activity is called as Transfer lerning. We have developed an image classification model using transfer lerning to classify lab glassware used in Chemistry lab. This model can be used for training purpose for the students in high schools who are not much aware about the practical implementation of laboratory experiments. We have used subset of Labpics dataset developed by Eppel et.al. We have used teachable machine as a platform to build this model with very limited computational resource. With transfer learning mechanism used by teachable machine platform we were able to achieve ~83% accurate image classification mode

Remarkable anti-breast cancer activity and molecular docking studies of ferrocene tethered pyrimidobenzothiazoles and pyrimidobenzimidazoles

Two new series of structurally diverse ferrocene tethered pyrimidobenzothiazoles and pyrimidobenzimidazoles were rationally designed, synthesized and evaluated for their in vitro anticancer activity against human breast cancer cell lines. Among the synthesized series, five molecules displayed significantly higher anticancer activity against breast carcinoma MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cell lines (GI50 0.018–0.022 µM) as compared to the standard drug doxorubicin (GI50 0.018 µM). Furthermore, most of the synthesized compounds were found to exhibit significant antioxidant activity in DPPH, SOD and FRAP assays as compared to standard ascorbic acid and trolox. Moreover, some of the compounds were found to be potent anti-angiogenic agents with angiogenic score ranging 0.8–1.4 in in-ovo chick allantoic membrane (CAM) assay. The in-silico molecular docking analysis ascertained the mode of action of target compounds via inhibition of heat shock protein90 (Hsp90)

Evaluation of Chemical, Antipsoriatic and Antiangiogenic Properties of Salt from Lonar Crater Lake Water

Lonar Crater lake was created by the impact of a massive meteor during the Pleistocene Epoch. Being a hypersaline and hyperalkaline soda lake, rich microbial diversity is reported earlier. Lonar lake water is used by local people and tribals against skin diseases. These observations prompted us to investigate the therapeutic potential of lake water against skin diseases. In this context, we have conducted pilot study to assess the antipsoriatic and antiangiogenic activity of the salt obtained from lake water using THP1 cell line by MTT assay and antiangiogenic activity by in vivo chicken chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) assay, as there is a close relation between psoriasis and angiogenesis. The results revealed that salt possess remarkable antipsoriatic and antiangiogenic activity.</jats:p