Project description:The functional diversity of soil microbial communities was explored for a poplar plantation, which was treated solely with biogas slurry, or combined with biochar at different fertilization intensities over several years.
Project description:<p>We aim to investigate the changes in the structure and function of rhizosphere microorganisms when different concentrations of biogas slurry are applied to the rhizosphere of poplar trees. By measuring the variations and types of rhizosphere metabolites, we can determine the microbial changes and their impact on the rhizosphere microenvironment of poplar trees.</p>
Project description:Reduction in visceral adipose tissue (VAT) mass reduces body weight and metabolic disease risk in obese patients. However surgical removal of VAT is highly invasive and thus not clinically feasible. We developed an injectable ice slurry for selective reduction of adipose tissue through cryolipolysis. The aim of this study was to investigate safety, feasibility and mechanism of ice slurry-induced cryolipolysis of VAT. Perigonadal VAT in diet-induced obese mice and rats was subjected to slurry or sham treatment. Body weight and blood chemistry were monitored for 56 days post-treatment. Histological analysis and molecular studies were performed to elucidate mechanisms of fat reduction. Treatment of VAT was well tolerated in all animals. Slurry induced adipocyte cell death via selective cryolipolysis; significant weight loss was noted at day 21 post-treatment. RNA sequencing from treated VAT samples showed increased expression of genes involved in inflammation, immune response, collagen biosynthesis and wound healing, and decreased expression of adipokines. This study demonstrates that slurry treatment is safe and effective in inducing cryolipolysis of VAT and subsequent weight loss in rodents. Ice slurry is promising as a minimally-invasive treatment to reduce visceral adipose tissue.
2023-09-12 | GSE240955 | GEO
Project description:Biogas slurry regulated soil bacterial community and function
