The sensitivity of the yeast Pichia guilliermondii ATCC 201911 (L2) to Cr(VI) and Cr(III) has been investigated.This yeast was demonstrated to have much higher resistance to Cr(III), compared to Cr(VI).At chromate level of 2.0 mM, an expanded lag phase in growth was observed, followed by the active phase of cell proliferation.During the growth arre
Supernatural punishment, spiritual violence and the Gospel of Matthew
Spiritual violence is a modern concept expressing the Cologne abusive aspects of religion.This article observes the potential for spiritual violence within the rhetoric of the Gospel of Matthew, a principal text of the dominant world religion.Utilizing the supernatural punishment hypothesis of Serving Platters religion as a theoretical background,
Roof-Inhabiting Cousins of Rock-Inhabiting Fungi: Novel Melanized Microcolonial Fungal Species from Photocatalytically Reactive Subaerial Surfaces
Subaerial biofilms (SAB) are an important factor in weathering, biofouling, and biodeterioration of bare rocks, building materials, and solar panel surfaces.The realm of SAB is continually widened by modern materials, and the settlers on these exposed solid surfaces always include melanized, stress-tolerant microcolonial ascomycetes.After their fir
Occurrence and Determination of Carotenoids and Polyphenols in Different Paprika Powders from Organic and Conventional Production
Paprika powder is a good source of different carotenoids and polyphenols, which play a key role in preventing certain diseases (some kinds of cancer and cardiovascular diseases).They can also be used as natural food colorants.Organic production is Ball - Catcher - Helmets characterized by strict rules, but products obtained in this way contain more