Life Sciences
Current Scenario and Global Perspective of Sustainable Algal Biofuel Production
Dec 2025
Article
Source:
Recent Patents on Biotechnology
19,
pp 276
- 300
(2025)
Industrialization and globalization have increased the demand for petroleum products that has increased a load on natural energy resources. The escalating fossil fuel utilization has resulted in surpassing the Earth's capacity to absorb greenhouse gases necessitating the exploration of sustainable bioenergy alternatives to mitigate emissions. Biofuels derived from algae offer promising solutions to alleviate fossil fuel dependency. Algae often regarded a Read More
A Patent Landscape on Methane Oxidizing Bacteria (MOB) or Methanotrophs
Dec 2025
Article
Source:
Recent Patents on Biotechnology
19,
pp 301
- 318
(2025)
Methane-oxidizing bacteria (MOB) or methanotrophs are a category of bacteria that rely on methane as their primary carbon and energy source. Methane is the second most abundant greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide and is comparatively far more potent in trapping heat in the atmosphere. MOBs are important microorganisms in the global carbon cycle where they play a crucial role in the oxidation of methane. The present review provides a co Read More
Relevance of Microorganisms in Causing Rain and Snow
Dec 2025
Article
Source:
Recent Patents on Biotechnology
19,
pp 319
- 330
(2025)
Various natural phenomena (such as solar fluctuations oceanic patterns volcanic eruptions and tectonic movements) alongside human activities (including deforestation CO and CO2 emissions and desertification) contribute to ongoing climate change and subsequent global warming. However human actions significantly exacerbate global warming amplifying its adverse impacts worldwide. With rising temperatures water evaporation from water bodies Read More
Curcumin-assisted Preparation of α-Fe2O3@TiO2 Nanocomposites for Antibacterial and Photocatalytic Activity
Dec 2025
Article
Source:
Recent Patents on Biotechnology
19,
pp 331
- 345
(2025)
BackgroundHarmful microorganisms like pathogens significantly impact human health. Meanwhile industrial growth causes pollution and water contamination by releasing untreated hazardous waste. Effective treatment of these microorganisms and contaminants is essential and nanocomposites may be a promising solution. The present attempt demonstrates the green synthesis of α-Fe2O3@TiO2 nanocomposites (FTNCs) for the effective treatment Read More
Application of Achras sapota Linn in Traditional Medicine
Dec 2025
Article
Source:
Recent Patents on Biotechnology
19,
pp 263
- 275
(2025)
This patent article offers a thorough analysis of the contemporary application of Achras sapota Linn or sapodilla in conventional medicine. Tropical fruit-bearing Achras sapota Linn has long been used in many traditional medical systems. The study examines Achras sapota Linn's phytochemical makeup and pharmacological characteristics with an emphasis on the plant's possible medical uses in the treatment of a range of illnesses. Moreover it highlig Read More
Unveiling Anthraquinones: Diverse Health Benefits of an Essential Secondary Metabolite
Sep 2025
Article
Source:
Recent Patents on Biotechnology
19,
pp 179
- 197
(2025)
Since ancient times plants have been used as a remedy for numerous diseases. The pharmacological properties of plants are due to the presence of secondary metabolites like terpenoids flavonoids alkaloids etc. Anthraquinones represent a group of naturally occurring quinones found generously across various plant species. Anthraquinones attract a significant amount of attention due to their reported efficacy in treating a wide range of diseases. Read More
Emerging Methods in the Identification of Bacterial Respiratory Tract Pathogens
Sep 2025
Article
Source:
Recent Patents on Biotechnology
19,
pp 198
- 209
(2025)
AimsHere we will review different bacterial causes of respiratory tract infections and discuss the available diagnostic methods. Moreover we will provide some recently published patents and newer techniques such as respiratory panels and omics approaches and express the challenges in this path.BackgroundRespiratory tract infections (RTIs) include those infections that can lead to the involvement of different respiratory parts including Read More
The Role of Mycorrhizal Fungi in Orchids
Sep 2025
Article
Source:
Recent Patents on Biotechnology
19,
pp 210
- 220
(2025)
BackgroundIn nature orchid plants are obligate myco-heterotrophs and rely on mycorrhizal nutrient resources to grow and sustain in the wild until they become physiologically active photosynthetic plants. Their seeds lack nutrient reserves and receive the necessary carbon from symbiotic fungi during germination. A mycorrhizal fungus provides nutrients especially sugars as well as water to the corresponding host plant. The range and distributio Read More
Phytochemical Analysis and Antimicrobial Potential of Parthenium hysterophorous and Lantana camara
Sep 2025
Article
Source:
Recent Patents on Biotechnology
19,
pp 251
- 259
(2025)
BackgroundParthenium hysterophorous and Lantana camara are notable for their significant phytochemical and antimicrobial properties. Advancements in phytochemical research have led to the development of novel formulations and products derived from P. hysterophorus and L. camara. For instance patent extracts from these plants have been utilized in the formulation of pharmaceutical drugs herbal supplements cosmeceuticals and agricultural pro Read More
Exploration of Developmental Variants of Predatory Ladybird, Coccinella septumpunctata L. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on an Artificial Diet
Sep 2025
Article
Source:
Recent Patents on Biotechnology
19,
pp 244
- 250
(2025)
IntroductionThis study aimed to focus on the identification rearing and exploration of developmental variants of the predatory ladybird Coccinella septempunctata L. renowned for its efficacy as a biological control agent and its predation on agricultural pests. However comprehensive knowledge concerning the occurrence and characteristics of developmental variants in this species remains limited.MethodsIn this study through meticulous Read More
The Landscape of Products for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Scientific and Patent Systematic Review
Sep 2025
Article
Source:
Recent Patents on Biotechnology
19,
pp 221
- 243
(2025)
BackgroundDiabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a complication of diabetes that occurs in 40 - 60 million individuals worldwide and is associated with other chronic diseases. However there are no review studies that present the state-of- the- art and technologies developed to circumvent this important health problem.Materials and MethodsThis review was conducted based on scientific papers and patents. The papers were retrieved from Lilacs PubMed Read More
Multimodal Deep Learning for Cancer Survival Prediction: A Review
May 2025
Article
Source:
Current Bioinformatics
20,
pp 299
- 322
(2025)
BackgroundCancer has emerged as the “leading killer” of human health. Survival prediction is a crucial branch of cancer prognosis. It aims to estimate patients' survival risk based on their disease conditions. Accurate and efficient survival prediction is vital in cancer patients' treatment and clinical management preventing unnecessary suffering and conserving precious medical resources. Deep learning has been extensively applied in cancer Read More
Identifying Key Clinical Indicators Associated with the Risk of Death in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
May 2025
Article
Source:
Current Bioinformatics
20,
pp 359
- 378
(2025)
BackgroundAccurately predicting survival in hospitalized COVID-19 patients is crucial but challenging due to multiple risk factors. This study addresses the limitations of existing research by proposing a comprehensive machine-learning framework to identify key mortality risk factors and develop a robust predictive model.ObjectiveThis study proposes an analytical framework that leverages various machine learning techniques to predict the survival Read More
A Comparative Review and Analysis of Computational Predictors for Identification of Enhancer and their Strength
May 2025
Article
Source:
Current Bioinformatics
20,
pp 323
- 343
(2025)
Enhancers are the short functional regions (50–1500bp) in the genome which play an effective character in activating gene-transcription in the presence of transcription-factors. Many human diseases such as cancer and inflammatory bowel disease are correlated with the enhancers’ genetic variations. The precise recognition of the enhancers provides useful insights for understanding the pathogenesis of human diseases and their treatments. High-th Read More
Mining Transcriptional Data for Precision Medicine: Bioinformatics Insights into Inflammatory Bowel Disease
May 2025
Article
Source:
Current Bioinformatics
20,
pp 289
- 298
(2025)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) encompassing ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease affects millions worldwide. Characterized by a complex interplay of genetic microbial and environmental factors IBD challenges conventional treatment approaches necessitating precision medicine. This paper reviews the role of bioinformatics in leveraging transcriptional data for novel IBD diagnostics and therapeutics. It highlights the genomic landscape of IBD focusing Read More
LBSA-DRIVER: A Novel Approach to Identify Cancer Driver Genes Using List-Based Simulated Annealing
May 2025
Article
Source:
Current Bioinformatics
20,
pp 344
- 358
(2025)
IntroductionCancer driver genes are genes responsible for cancer genesis; thus identifying cancer-related genes is crucial in fostering cancer treatment. The accuracy in identifying cancer driver genes within the vast pool of normal passenger genes directly influences the efficacy of treatment approaches.ObjectiveThis research aimed to effectively identify cancer driver genes using the List-based Simulated Annealing (LBSA) optimization Read More
Explainable Colon Cancer Stage Prediction with Multimodal Biodata through the Attention-based Transformer and Squeeze-Excitation Framework
Mar 2025
Fast Track Article
Journal Title:
Current Bioinformatics
Introduction The heterogeneity in tumours poses significant challenges to the accurate prediction of cancer stages necessitating the expertise of highly trained medical professionals for diagnosis. Over the past decade the integration of deep learning into medical diagnostics particularly for predicting cancer stages has been hindered by the black-box nature of these algorithms which complicates the interpretation of their decision-making processes. M Read More
No more items...