In raising crickets for meat consumption, the growth rate and growth period of crickets are important data used to identify the number of crickets per breeding area at each age. Therefore, the researcher has an idea to create a system for monitoring the growth rate of crickets in a closed system using an infrared camera combined with computer image processing to study the growth and identify the growth period of crickets at each age in order to obtain knowledge that can be disseminated to farmers to improve the breeding process for maximum efficiency.
ปัจจุบันจิ้งหรีดถือได้ว่าเป็นสัตว์เศรษฐกิจชนิดใหม่ของประเทศไทยซึ่งทางภาครัฐโดยเฉพาะกรมปศุสัตว์ได้เริ่มมีการส่งเสริมให้ภาคการเกษตรได้เพาะเลี้ยงจิ้งหรีดเพื่อการบริโภคสำหรับการส่งออก และเป็นการตอบรับกับเทรนด์อุตสาหกรรมอาหารใหม่ (Novel food) ตามแนวทางขององค์การอาหาร และเกษตรแห่งสหประชาชาติ (FAO : Food and Agriculture Organization) ซึ่งคาดการณ์เอาไว้ว่าจำนวนประชากรโลกจะเพิ่มขึ้นอย่างต่อเนื่องทำให้ความต้องการแหล่งโปรตีนมีมากขึ้นตามไปด้วย คณะผู้วิจัยจึงมีแนวความคิดที่จะหาสร้างระบบเลี้ยงจิ้งหรีดที่มีประสิทธิภาพ
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This research aimed to develop the mixed tea from longan peels and seeds. Population studied were longan farmers who planted longan and preserved the longan product in Ampur Wang Nam Yen, Sa Kaeo Province. From the results, it was found that from By-product in the production of dehydrated longan, longan peels and seeds, which can be processed into ready-to-drink powdered tea. This not only helps reduce waste from the production process but also contributes to generating additional income from these by-products.
คณะวิทยาศาสตร์
Cancer remains a major global health challenge as the second-leading cause of human death worldwide. The traditional treatments for cancer beyond surgical resection include radiation and chemotherapy; however, these therapies can cause serious adverse side effects due to their high killing potency but low tumor selectivity. The FDA approved monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that target TIGIT/PVR (T-cell immunoglobulin and ITIM domain/poliovirus receptor) which is an emerging immune checkpoint molecules has been developed; however, the clinical translation of immune checkpoint inhibitors based on antibodies is hampered due to immunogenicity, immunological-related side effects, and high costs, even though these mAbs show promising therapeutic efficacy in clinical trials. To overcome these bottlenecks, small-molecule inhibitors may offer advantages such as better oral bioavailability and tumor penetration compared to mAbs due to their smaller size. Here, we performed structure-based virtual screening of FDA-approved drug repertoires. The 100 screened candidates were further narrowed down to 10 compounds using molecular docking, with binding affinities ranging from -9.152 to -7.643 kcal/mol. These compounds were subsequently evaluated for their pharmacokinetic properties using ADMET (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, and Toxicity) analysis, which demonstrated favorable drug-like characteristics. The lead compounds will be further analyzed for conformational changes and binding stability against TIGIT through molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to ensure that no significant conformational changes occur in the protein structure. Collectively, this study represents the potential of computational methods and drug repurposing as effective strategies for drug discovery, facilitating the accelerated development of novel cancer treatments.
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Layla, the hotel robot, is responsible for carrying guests’ luggage and guiding them to their accommodations. It is equipped with an internal map of the hotel, allowing it to navigate various locations efficiently. Additionally, it features an AI-powered system that enables interactive conversations in three major languages: Thai, English, and Chinese.