Volume 26, Issue 2 (2026) | OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences

Computational Prediction of Diabetic Nephropathy-Associated Comorbidities and Their Key Genes by Analyzing RNA-Seq Data

Chaity Paul — 2026-05-19

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 19 May 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.026

Diabetic Nephropathy (DN) is a complex health condition that leads to various kidney diseases. According to the World Health Organization, over 2 million deaths have been reported due to diabetes and ...

Impact of Ultrasonication on Milk Fat Globule Size and Inhibition of Salmonella enteritidis Growth

Umiatin Umiatin — 2026-05-08

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 8 May 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.027

One significant effect of ultrasonic treatment is the inactivation of microorganisms. This characteristic causes ultrasound to be widely used in food processing, healthcare devices, and water treatmen...

Neurobehavioral Potential of Cod Liver Oil in Experimental Depressed Rats: Insights into Ingestive, Cognitive, and Motor Functions

Megha Gokul — 2026-05-06

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 6 May 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.028

Depression-induced variations in the metabolic and neurological components have been given more attention in research. The chronic unpredictable stress rodent model mimics daily human life stressors. ...

Multivariate Analysis of Gestational Diabetes Risk Factors in a North African Population: A Call for Targeted Maternal Health Interventions

Hafssa Abdellaoui — 2026-05-10

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 10 May 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.029

Gestational Diabetes (GD) is a multifactorial condition influenced by demographic, anthropometric and obstetric determinants. Identifying predictive factors is essential to anticipate the disorder, gu...

Cytotoxicity Evaluation of Curcumin-FITC Conjugates in Granulosa Cells Isolated from Ovarian Follicles of Kampung Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus)

Sukarman Hadi Jaya Putra — 2026-05-14

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 14 May 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.030

Linking curcumin to fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) results in a hybrid fluorescent marker (curcumin-FITC) that exhibits improved stability and sensitivity in detection. This study sought to evaluat...

Improving Classification and Clustering Accuracy of Palembang Duku Fruit Quality via CNN-K-Means Integration

Henny Hartono — 2026-05-08

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 8 May 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.031

Duku Palembang (Lansium domesticum Corr.) is a leading commodity from South Sumatra with high economic value. The quality assessment process for duku has traditionally relied on manual visual inspecti...

Resveratrol for Atherosclerosis: Potential Mechanisms

Anastasia Vladimirovna Poznyak — 2026-08-11

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 11 August 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.032

Cardiovascular disease is a big problem around the world. At the heart of most serious cardiovascular diseases is such a pathology as atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a complex set of interactions ...

Effects of a Cyclachaena Xanthiifolia Extract on Trematodes Opisthorchis Felineus: An in Vitro Study

Denis Ponomarev — 2026-06-01

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 1 June 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.033

Cyclachaena xanthiifolia is a phytochemically rich invasive weed with documented allelopathic properties, making it a candidate source of bioactive compounds with potential medicinal applications. Thi...

Evaluation of Acute Oral Toxicity Induced by Tablets Based on Ethanolic Extract of Salvia dumetorum Leaves in Experimental Rats

Yana Levaya — 2026-06-23

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 23 June 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.034

The aim of this study was to assess the acute oral toxicity of a solid dosage form based on Salvia dumetorum Andrz. ex Besser leaf extract (SDT5) in experimental rats. Acute toxicity was evaluated ove...

Off-road Vehicle-Induced Substrate Vibrations Are Associated with Strong Declines in Ectomycorrhizal Mushroom Fruiting in Forest Ecosystems

Lev Shestakov — 2026-05-23

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 23 May 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.035

We conducted a multi-year (2020-2024) control-impact field study in a pine forest of the Moscow Region to assess whether off-road vehicle activity affects the fruiting of two ecologically important ec...

Seed Treatment-Based Biocontrol of Tomato Damping off Using Plant Essential Oil and Green Silver Nanoparticles

Laila Reklaoui — 2026-06-02

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 2 June 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.036

The fungal pathogen Rhizoctonia solani is a major causal agent of damping-off in tomato plants, leading to severe yield losses worldwide. Conventional fungicides, while effective, raise concerns regar...

Ultrastructural and Circadian Morphometric Characteristics of Rat Pinealocytes Under Physiological and Toxic Conditions

Anna I. Anurkina — 2026-06-01

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 1 June 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.037

Carbon tetrachloride (CCl₄) exhibits pronounced neurotoxic effects following acute or chronic exposure. Recent studies indicate that the pineal gland responds to CCl₄ intoxication by altering its ...

Evaluation of Ten Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Hybrids Under Greenhouse Conditions in the Aral Sea Region of Kazakhstan

Ibadulla Aigalievich Tautenov — 2026-07-06

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 6 July 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.038

Greenhouse cucumber production in the Aral Sea region of Kazakhstan faces unique challenges due to harsh climatic conditions and limited agricultural resources, making cultivar selection a critical de...

Evaluation and Selection of Kushum Horses and their Dairy and Meat Productivity by Economic and Useful Traits

Akimbekov Amin — 2026-07-02

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 2 July 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.039

The research conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the Kushum horse breed based on economically valuable traits, including dairy and meat productivity, with the aim of selecting the most promising a...

Wastewater Treatment Using Organic By-Products from Agroindustry: A Case Study in the District of Valera, Amazonas Region, Northern Peru

Eli Morales-Rojas — 2026-07-02

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 2 July 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.040

This research evaluates the use of two types of coagulants based on organic by-products (orange and passion fruit) in wastewater (RA) treatment. The system was composed of glass tanks installed in par...

MicroRNAs in Atherosclerosis: Key Players, Diagnostic Potential, and Therapeutic Opportunities

Anastasia V Poznyak — 2026-07-25

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 25 July 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.041

Atherosclerosis is a significant contributor to cardiovascular diseases, often progressing silently over many years before clinical symptoms manifest. The multifaceted pathogenesis of atherosclerosis,...

First Morphoanatomical and Cytogenetic Characterization of Picria fel-terrae Lour.: A Local Accession from Dairi Regency, Indonesia

Elimasni — 2026-07-17

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 17 July 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.042

Poguntano (Picria fel-terrae Lour.) plant has been widely recognized for its medicinal properties due to its bioactive compounds. However, fundamental biological studies, particularly on its phenologi...

Advances in Modern Biotechnological Tools for Sustainable Control of Plant Viral Diseases

Nabela Akter — 2026-07-16

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 16 July 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.043

Plant viruses pose a major threat to global food production, causing yield losses across many staple and horticultural crops. Conventional breeding for resistance is typically slow and constrained by ...

Biocontrol of Winter Wheat Root Rot by Rhizosphere Microorganisms in Kazakhstan

Nurlan Kuldybayev — 2026-08-25

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 25 August 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.044

Root rot remains one of the most significant diseases of winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in Kazakhstan, resulting in substantial yield losses. This study aimed to isolate and identify rhizosphere ...

Investigation of Biochemical and Hormonal Parameters in Male Patients with Migraine

Dua’a AlHassoon — 2026-07-22

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 22 July 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.045

Migraine is a complex neurological disorder, including hormonal and biochemical imbalances. The physiological changes include neural variations due to genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Th...

Integrated Management and Fungicide Efficacy of Foliar Diseases in Spring Wheat in Kazakhstan

Nadira Sultanova — 2026-07-17

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 17 July 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.046

Spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a key economic crop in Kazakhstan. This study aimed to identify genetic sources conferring resistance to major foliar diseases and to quantify the contribution o...

Monitoring of Vegetation Degradation in various Landscapes of the Moyinkum Desert, Kazakhstan

Omirzhan Taukebayev — 2026-07-17

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 17 July 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.047

This study is devoted to assessing the degree of vegetation degradation in various landscapes of the Moyinkum Desert, taking into account the taxonomic diversity of flora, the structure of phytocenose...

Promising Biocontrol Agents Against the Main Pathogens of Apple Fruit Rot

Elvira Ismailova — 2026-08-25

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 25 August 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.048

Current study looked into how well microorganisms, both those already known and newly found, from the surface of plants in gardens in southern and southeastern Kazakhstan could fight against other har...

Spatial-Dynamics of Trace Metals Accumulation and Physicochemical Characteristics in Ikpukulu-Ama Creeks, Rivers State, Nigeria

Davies Ibienebo Chris — 2026-07-29

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 29 July 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.049

The study examines the spatial-dynamics variability of water parameters and trace metal concentrations between January and June 2023 at the Ikpukulu-Ama sites of the Bonny River, Nigeria. Key paramete...

Species Composition and Ecological Roles of Mycobiota in Selected Medicinal Plants of Azerbaijan

Panah Z. Muradov — 2026-07-27

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 27 July 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.050

About 30 species of medicinal and aromatic plants included in the flora of Azerbaijan have been studied for their mycobiota and the phytotoxic activity of the fungal species involved in their formatio...

Evaluation of Sweet Sorghum Varieties for Bioethanol Production Under Dryland Conditions

Ildar Bogapov — 2026-07-16

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 16 July 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.02.051

The objective of this study was to evaluate the productivity potential and theoretical bioethanol yield of 12 sweet sorghum genotypes under dryland conditions of Northern Kazakhstan during the 2024-20...