Growth of microbes in competitive lifestyles promotes increased ARGs in soil microbiota: insights based on genetic traits by Zishu Liu, Xiangwu Yao, Chengyi Chen, Yuxiang Zhao, Chifei Dong, Lingtao Sun, Junxian Zhao, Baofeng Zhang, Zhendi Yu, Dongqing Cheng, Lizhong Zhu, Baolan Hu

“…And the finding illustrated changes in soil resistome are accompanied by the lifestyle switching of the microbiome, which theoretically supports the ARGs control approach based on the principle of species competitive exclusion. Video Abstract…”
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Nutritional properties of Europen eel (Anguilla anguilla) bone peptide-calcium and its apoptosis effect on Caco-2 cells by Hui Teng, Yuewei Qian, Xiaoyun Fan, Hui Cao, Yuting Tian, Lei Chen

“…It was also found that the cell apoptosis occurs with significant increases in the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and Ca2+ in the cells, indicating the anti-tumor potential of EBPC-Ca may involve multiple channels.…”
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Biomimetic polydopamine loaded with janus kinase inhibitor for synergistic vitiligo therapy via hydrogel microneedles by Chunying Li, Wenwen Wang, Junyi Shao, Sen Zhou, Xiaolin Ji, Youxia Xi, Qiuyang Xu, Yuhan Huang, Jingle Wang, Yilin Wan, Zhiming Li

“…Moreover, there is a notable reduction in reactive oxygen species (ROS) level. Concurrently, substantial decreases were noted in CD8+ T cell infiltration, as well as the levels of IFN-γ and chemotactic factors CXCL9/10/16. …”
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The Potency of Essential Oils in Combating Stored-Product Pests: From Nature to Nemesis by Nickolas G. Kavallieratos, Nikoleta Eleftheriadou, Constantin S. Filintas, Maria C. Boukouvala, Demeter Lorentha S. Gidari, Anna Skourti, Dionysios Ntinokas, Marta Ferrati, Eleonora Spinozzi, Riccardo Petrelli, Filippo Maggi

“…The findings demonstrated that <i>C. reticulata</i> and <i>I. verum</i> EOs had elevated insecticidal effects, especially against larval stages, resulting in 100% mortality in several species. On the contrary, <i>M. myristica</i> and <i>X. aethiopica</i> EOs showed less overall efficacy despite their potency against some pests. …”
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Strong inhibitory effects of Desmodesmus sp. on Microcystis blooms: Potential as a biological control agent in aquaculture by Bo Yang, Yuhua Li, Zihan Wang, Zhiguang Yue, Junqi Wen, Xueqin Zhao, Hu Zhang, Xianfeng Wang, Xiufen Wang, Man Zhang

“…The method of ‘algae suppression’ has shown potential in mitigating these blooms, with the inhibitory capabilities of the introduced algal species playing a crucial role. Recent studies have highlighted the potential of algae belonging to the Scenedesmaceae family in inhibiting Microcystis blooms. …”
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Risk Factors and Circulating Subtypes of <i>Cryptosporidium</i> spp. and <i>Giardia duodenalis</i> in Hospitalized Children in Mozambique by Ofélia Nhambirre, Maria Luísa Lobo, Idalécia Cossa-Moiane, Adilson Bauhofer, Nilsa de Deus, Olga Matos

“…<i>Cryptosporidium hominis</i> was the predominant (77.8%) species. Four families (three <i>C. hominis</i> and one <i>C. parvum</i>) were identified, with the highest for Ib (73.9%), followed by Id (13%), Ia (8.7%) and IIc (4.3%). …”
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Nutritional and medicinal characteristics of Chinese giant salamander (Andrias davidianus) for applications in healthcare industry by artificial cultivation: A review by Dong He, Wenming Zhu, Wen Zeng, Jun Lin, Yang Ji, Yi Wang, Chong Zhang, Yuan Lu, Daoquan Zhao, Nan Su, Xin-Hui Xing

“…Wild CGS has been threatened with extinction in the past decades due to over capturing, deterioration of natural environment, the slow breeding and growth of the wild species in nature. However, in the past twenty years, with the breakthrough and progress of artificial breeding technology by artificial insemination, the number of artificially cultivated CGS has increased rapidly. …”
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The cell colony development is connected with the accumulation of embryogenesis-related proteins and dynamic distribution of cell wall components in in vitro cultures of Fagopyrum... by Magdalena Zaranek, Artur Pinski, Bozena Skupien-Rabian, Urszula Jankowska, Kamila Godel-Jedrychowska, Katarzyna Sala-Cholewa, Katarzyna Nowak, Ewa Kurczyńska, Ewa Grzebelus, Alexander Betekhtin

“…This knowledge is particularly relevant for improving common and Tartary buckwheat species. To gain deeper insights into the stages of cell development from protoplasts—such as cell division, cell colony formation, and microcalli development—we focused on analyzing proteomes, cell wall composition, and changes in the expression profiles of selected genes in Fagopyrum protoplast cultures. …”
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Nisin A-producing Lactococcus cremoris formulations for pre- and post-milking teat disinfection modulate the bovine milk microbiota by Alessandra Gazzola, Camilla Ceccarani, Bianca Castiglioni, Filippo Biscarini, Stefano Morandi, Tiziana Silvetti, Renata Piccinini, Milena Brasca, Paola Cremonesi

“…Results Clear differences in bacterial community composition were observed among groups, with higher species richness in TR, especially of Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, Lactococcus, and Streptococcus genera. …”
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Biofloc technology significantly reshapes water microbiome and improves survival rates in Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica) by Jiho Yang, Hyunjun Choi, Jun Seong Park, Yehyeon Cha, Ju-Ae Hwang, Seung-Yoon Oh

“…In summary, our analysis identified microbial residents potentially associated with the higher growth rates observed in BFT-treated eels, highlighting the need for further functional studies.IMPORTANCEThis study is significant as it addresses a critical gap in the application of Biofloc Technology (BFT) to Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica) aquaculture, a high-value species in East Asia. BFT’s potential to reduce water consumption and enhance growth through the use of beneficial microorganisms presents a sustainable solution to the challenges of nitrogenous waste management in global aquaculture. …”
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Anti-Inflammatory, Antithrombotic, and Antioxidant Properties of Amphiphilic Lipid Bioactives from Shrimp by Alexandros Tsoupras, Paschalis Cholidis, Dimitrios Kranas, Evangelia Aikaterini Galouni, Anna Ofrydopoulou, Pavlos Efthymiopoulos, Katie Shiels, Sushanta Kumar Saha, George Z. Kyzas, Chryssa Anastasiadou

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Marine organisms, including shrimps, have gained research interest due to containing an abundance of bioactive lipid molecules.This study evaluated the composition and the in vitro biological activities of amphiphilic bioactive compounds from four different wild shrimp species: <i>Litopenaeus vannamei</i>, <i>Penaeus kerathurus</i>, <i>Aristaeomorpha foliacea</i>, and <i>Parapenaeus longirostris</i>. …”
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Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in management of breast cancers in Qatar by Rasha.S.Abo El Alaa, Hend Al-Jaber, Fatima Al Zahraa Chokor, Abdullah A. Shaito, Layla Al-Mansoori

“…The present study documented the ethnobotanical knowledge of 13 herbalists in Qatar regarding breast cancer treatment, revealing the use of various plant species from ten different families. Saussurea costus (Falc.) …”
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Molecular cloning and expression dynamics of Atrogin-1 in muscle tissue of Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii) under high salt stress by Yong-Juan Mo, Yi-Li Gao, Shi-Jjian Xu, Bin Wang, Jingping Wu, Peng Yu, Ming Li, Xiangtao Kang, Zhi-Qiang Han

“…The Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii), an anadromous species of significant economic value, is potentially adaptable to brackish water environments, yet the underlying regulatory mechanisms remain elusive. …”
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Seabed Acoustic Mapping Revealing an Uncharted Habitat of Circular Depressions Along the Southeast Brazilian Outer Shelf by Ana Carolina Lavagnino, Marcos Daniel Leite, Tarcila Franco, Pedro Smith Menandro, Fernanda Vedoato Vieira, Geandré Carlos Boni, Alex Cardoso Bastos

“…The data collected so far indicate that this fine-scale feature is an important habitat for different fish species. The modern maintenance of these structures could be due to low sedimentation regime areas shaped by biotic excavation.…”
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Salmonella typhi among Food Handlers Working in Catering Establishments of Public Institutes Found in Dawuro Zone, South-Western Ethiopia by Abera Kumalo, Eyasu Gambura, Terfe Dodicho, Khawaja Shakeel Ahmed, Tamrat Balcha, Bahailu Beshir, Misrak Abraham

“…Of 402 stool specimens, 20.4% were found to be positive for different parasite species, comprising protozoa (35.9%) and helminths (64.1%). …”
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Effect of different hormonal protocols with timed AI on clinical signs of estrus and conception rates in Bulgarian Murrah buffaloes by Radena Nenova

“…The tested protocols show the capacity to mitigate the impact of season on reproduction and can be used in practice for over- coming the species-problematic seasonal anestrus, especially Ovsynch+PRID. …”
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Productivity and ecological functions of naturally regrown pine forests of the Ukrainian Polissia by Petro Lakyda, Volodymyr Blyshchyk

“…The main forest-forming tree species found in these naturally regrown forests on agricultural lands is Scots pine, which became the object of the study. …”
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Dynamics of inland saline ground water and associated growth potential of common carp Cyprinus carpio for a sustainable aquaculture by P. S. Nagaraja, V. Susitharan, Siddhant Shivaji Upaskar, Jay Prakash Yadav, Pankaj Kumar, Sreedharan Krishnan, A. M. Babitha Rani, Ashok Kumar, Satyendra Singh, Dhalongsaih Reang, Sunil Kumar Nayak, Mohammad Aklakur, Angom Lenin Singh, Aparna Chaudhari, Mujahidkhan A. Pathan

“…Thus, the present study recommends common carp as a potential candidate species for inland saline aquaculture in degraded soils and advocates its scientific propagation.…”
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Insiden Malaria di Puskesmas Sungai Durian dan Puskesmas Talawi Kota Sawahlunto Bulan Oktober 2011 sampai Februari 2012 by Mareza Dwithania, Nuzulia Irawati, Rosfita Rasyid

“…The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence and distribution by species of malaria parasite that causes malaria, the degree of infection by the parasite count in positive malaria preparations, age, and sex of the patients. …”
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Repeated social defeat in male mice induced unique RNA profiles in projection neurons from the amygdala to the hippocampus by Rebecca G. Biltz, Wenyuan Yin, Ethan J. Goodman, Lynde M. Wangler, Amara C. Davis, Braedan T. Oliver, Jonathan P. Godbout, John F. Sheridan

“…Amygdala neurons that project into the hippocampus had RNA profiles associated with increased synaptogenesis, interleukin-1 signaling, nitric oxide, and reactive oxygen species production. Using a similar approach, there were 1132 DEGs in neurons that project from the prefrontal cortex. …”
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