Multi-omics reveals the mechanism of quality discrepancy between Gayal (Bos frontalis) and yellow cattle beef by Lin Han, Runqi Fu, Chunjia Jin, Huan Gao, Binlong Fu, Qian Li, Ye Yu, Min Qi, Jiawei Zhang, Shengyong Mao, Jing Leng

“…Abstract Background Producing high-quality beef with enhanced muscle composition and reduced fat content is critical for meeting consumer preferences and supporting a balanced diet. …”
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Specific soil factors drive the differed stochastic assembly of rhizosphere and root endosphere fungal communities in pear trees across different habitats by Yunfeng Liu, Yunfeng Liu, Zhenzhou Wang, Xiang Sun, Xueli He, Yuxing Zhang

“…Procrustes analysis, variance partitioning analysis, and ordination regression analysis were employed to explore the ecological relationships between soil factors and fungal community composition.ResultsThe rhizosphere fungal community exhibited higher richness, greater diversity and lower structural variability compared to the root endosphere. …”
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A spike is a spike: On the universality of spike features in four epilepsy models by Armen Sargsyan, Pablo M. Casillas‐Espinosa, Dmitri Melkonian, Terence J. O'Brien, Gilles vanLuijtelaar

“…The slow component showed a much larger variability across the rat models. Significance Despite differences in the morphology of the epileptiform activity in different models, the frequency composition of the spike component of single SWCs is identical and does not depend on the particular epilepsy model. …”
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Grain Seed Treatment by a Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Field by A. S. Dorokhov, M. E. Chaplygin, A. G. Aksenov, L. S. Shibryaeva, N. D. Blinov, A. S. Chulkov, A. V. Podzorov

“…(Research purpose) The study aims to investigate the influence of low-frequency electromagnetic field on the composition and properties of grain seeds. (Materials and methods) Standard emitters, characterized by a magnetic induction variability of 3-75 millitesla and a radiation frequency of 1-100 Hertz, were employed to ensure the necessary treatment parameters for a batch of seeds. …”
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Evaluation of the Statistical Distribution of Indexes of the Structure of Budget Investments by N. N. Kovalenko

“…The purpose of the study is to substantiate methodological approaches for conducting a statistical study of the structure of budget investments and their approbation at the level of the regions of the Russian Federation on the basis of an assessment of data available in official statistical and administrative records on indexes of the composition of budget investments, analyzing scientific papers devoted to the study of the structure of investments, identifying and systematizing signs of gradation of budget investments for development and analysis their complex structure. …”
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Genome-wide identification and diversity of FAD2, FAD3 and FAE1 genes in terms of biotechnological importance in Camelina species by Rostyslav Y. Blume, Vitaliy Y. Hotsuliak, Tara J. Nazarenus, Edgar B. Cahoon, Yaroslav B. Blume

“…Finally, fatty acid composition of seed lipids in different Camelina species was characterized, suggesting potential variability in the activity of fatty acid elongation/desaturation pathways may vary among these taxa. …”
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Buffer Zone Degradation and Plankton Dynamics in Northern and Northeastern Parts of Lake Tana, Ethiopia: Implications for a Tropical Highland Lake Ecosystem by Degsera Aemro, Ayenew Masresha, Ayalew Wondie, Marishet Teshome, Dagnew Mequanent

“…The study highlighted significant spatial variability in water quality and plankton composition, emphasizing the critical role of buffer zones for maintaining Lake Tana's health. …”
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Distinct foliar fungal communities in Pinus contorta across native and introduced ranges: evidence for context dependency of pathogen release by Ruirui Zhao, Susan J. Nuske, Martín A. Nuñez, Alex Fajardo, Jaime Moyano, Anne C. S. McIntosh, Marie-Charlotte Nilsson, Michael J. Gundale

“…In Patagonia, the incomplete co-invasion of fungal taxa from the USA emerges as a principal driver of the observed variability in fungal community composition and pathogen release following the introduction of P. contorta. …”
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Seasonal and spatial detection of pesticide residues in the ambient air of the Alsace region across different land use conditions by Dani Khoury, Supansa Chimjarn, Olivier Delhomme, Maurice Millet

“…Principal Component Analysis (PCA) distinguishing high total pesticide events and compositional shifts between fungicide- and insecticide-dominated periods. …”
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Comparison between plant fossil assemblages and simulated biomes across the Permian-Triassic Boundary by Charline Ragon, Christian Vérard, Jérôme Kasparian, Hendrik Nowak, Hendrik Nowak, Evelyn Kustatscher, Maura Brunetti

“…Terrestrial ecosystems underwent extreme shifts in composition, following extensive degassing associated with the Siberian Traps near the Permian–Triassic boundary (PTB). …”
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Adiposity Is a Key Correlate of Circulating Fibroblast Growth Factor-21 Levels in African Males with or without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Fredirick L. Mashili, Kaushik Ramaiya, Janet Lutale, Marina Njelekela, Filbert Francis, Juleen Zierath, Anna Krook

“…Given its strong association with adiposity, and the reported ethnic variabilities in body composition, examining FGF-21 in an African population is crucial. …”
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Recent advances in studying natural bioactive polysaccharides with in vitro gastrointestinal digestion models by Jing-Ya Zeng, Xu Yang, Jian-Hui Xiao, Yan Yang, Mi-shuai Zhang, Ru-Ming Liu

“…They are capable of accurately predicting the relationships between the composition, structure, and digestive characteristics of polysaccharides, while effectively assessing their impact on gastrointestinal health. …”
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Biogas Slurry as a Sustainable Organic Fertilizer for Sorghum Production in Sandy Soils: A Review of Feedstock Sources, Application Methods, and Agronomic Impacts by Yanga Mgxaji, Charles S. Mutengwa, Patrick Mukumba, Admire R. Dzvene

“…Additionally, concerns such as nutrient imbalances, phosphorus accumulation, and slurry composition variability must be addressed. This review recommends standardizing BGS nutrient profiling and adopting site-specific management practices to maximize its agronomic benefits and environmental safety. …”
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Body mass index is associated with subjective workload and REM sleep timing in young healthy adults by Novacic Katharina, Pischke Claudia, von Gall Charlotte

“…Timing, duration, and composition of sleep are controlled by internal oscillators. …”
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New data on biology and captures of <i>Erimacrus isenbeckii</i> (Decapoda: Cheiragonidae) in the Shelikhov Bay (northern Okhotsk Sea) by D. V. Artemenkov, P. Yu. Ivanov, T. B. Morozov, D. O. Sologub

“…Rather high portion of the males on the 3rd intermolting stage was detected (57 %). The age composition of males varied significantly in dependence on stage of molting (p &lt; 0.05). …”
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Impact of Heat Stress on Carcass Traits, Meat Quality, and Nutritional Value in Monogastric Animals: Underlying Mechanisms and Nutritional Mitigation Strategies by José A. M. Prates

“…This review examines the impact of heat stress (HS) on carcass traits, meat quality, and nutritional composition in monogastric animals, specifically poultry and swine, and evaluates targeted nutritional strategies for mitigation. …”
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An Overview of <i>Trypanosoma cruzi</i> Biology Through the Lens of Proteomics: A Review by Jenny Telleria, Jaime A. Costales

“…The factors driving morphological transformation during the life cycle, the composition and functions of the parasite’s organelles and secreted molecules as well as the determinants of pathogenicity have been explored via proteomic methods, yielding insights into the fundamental processes behind the parasite biology and informing drug design and vaccine development. …”
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Liquefaction response of reclaimed soils from effective stress analysis by Riwaj Dhakal, Misko Cubrinovski

“…Challenges for 1D ESA to explain complex manifestation patterns affected by two-dimensional variability in fill composition and response characteristics are illustrated for the hydraulic fills. …”
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Mouse models for pseudoxanthoma elasticum: genetic and dietary modulation of the ectopic mineralization phenotypes. by Qiaoli Li, Haitao Guo, David W Chou, Annerose Berndt, John P Sundberg, Jouni Uitto

“…These results indicate that the genetic background of mice and the mineral composition of their diet can profoundly modulate the ectopic mineralization process predicated on mutations in the Abcc6 gene. …”
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Advancing periodontitis microbiome research: integrating design, analysis, and technology by Yibing Han, Pei-Hui Ding

“…We found most studies focus on microbial communities in periodontal pockets, with fewer investigating microbial composition within gingival tissue. Research indicates that bacterial communities in gingival tissue exist as biofilms, potentially serving as reservoirs for persistent infection. …”
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