Investigation of the effect of heat stress on egg production traits in Thai native chickens (Lueng Hang Kao Kabin) as determined by the temperature-humidity index by Krittaphak Buranawit, Nalinee Imboonta, Siriporn Tongsiri, Yutaka Masuda, Praopilas Phakdeedindan

“…Heat stress is a considerable challenge for the poultry industry, impacting even native breeds well-known for their adaptability. This study aimed to examine the effect of heat stress, defined as a temperature-humidity index (THI), on egg production traits in Thai native chickens (Lueng Hang Kao Kabin breed, LHKK). …”
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Phytotelmata in native and exotic plants and their mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) assemblages: Diversity and first records of plant-mosquito associations in a subtropical region of... by Carla N. Alvarez, Raúl E. Campos†, Marina Stein

“…The samples were collected bimonthly during 2015-2017 at two sites in each of three localities in the Formosa, Corrientes and Chaco provinces. …”
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In vitro embryo production via ovum pick-up (OPU) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) in pure and crossbred Japanese Hokkaido native ponies by M A HANNAN, Hiroyuki WATANABE, Akiko TAKEYAMA, Sakura YOSHIDA, Dorb WUDAMU, Narangerel LKHAGVASUREN, Anthony CLAES, Tom A E STOUT, Soon Hon CHEONG, Shingo HANEDA, Yasuo NAMBO

“…The oocyte recovery and maturation rates were 35.3% (76/215) and 61.5% (40/65), respectively. The cleavage rate was 57.5% (23/40). …”
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Effects of oral administration of native lactic acid bacteria with probiotic potential on productive parameters and meat quality of fattening guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) by Jose Goicochea-Vargas, Max Salvatierra-Alor, Fidel Acosta-Pachorro, Wilson Rondón-Jorge, Julissa Cajacuri-Aquino, Arnold Herrera-Briceño, Edson Morales-Parra, Eric Mialhe, Mauricio Silva, Marcelo Ratto

“…They received oral administration of 3 mL of native lactic acid bacteria: Treatment 1 (T1): Enterococcus gallinarum, Treatment 2 (T2): Exiguobacterium sp., Treatment 3 (T3): Lactococcus lactis, Treatment 4 (T4): a mixture of the three bacteria, Treatment 5 (T5): addition of Zinc bacitracin, and Treatment 6 (T6): control. …”
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Scaffold-hopping for molecular glues targeting the 14-3-3/ERα complex by Markella Konstantinidou, Marios Zingiridis, Marloes A. M. Pennings, Michael Fragkiadakis, Johanna M. Virta, Jezrael L. Revalde, Emira J. Visser, Christian Ottmann, Luc Brunsveld, Constantinos G. Neochoritis, Michelle R. Arkin

“…Here, we present a scaffold hopping approach, using as a starting point our previously developed molecular glues for the native 14-3-3/estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) complex. …”
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Elucidation of phenolic profile and bioactive potential of Aeginetia indica L.: A comparative study between newly discovered yellow and native purple flowers by Piya Temviriyanukul, Sirinapa Thangsiri, Woorawee Inthachat, Nattira On–Nom, Yuraporn Sahasakul, Amornrat Aursalung, Chaowanee Chupeerach, Uthaiwan Suttisansanee

“…Higher inhibitory activities of most key enzymes relevant to obesity (lipase, 1.6–3.3-fold higher), type II diabetes (α-amylase, 1.3–1.6-fold higher), and Alzheimer's disease (acetylcholinesterase (AChE, 1.6–3.0-fold higher) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE, 1.1-fold higher)) were also observed in PU. …”
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Improving feed efficiency and antioxidant properties in Thai native chickens by supplementing Thai rice paddy herb (Limnophila aromatic (Lam.) Merr.) powder by Chaiwat Jekmadan, Surachai Suwanlee, Bancha Suebsima, Chaowalit Yuajit, Jinda Glinubon, Nopporn Tantisirin, Wichan Kaewluan, Chawalit Siriboon, Chawalit Siriboon

“…Merr.) powder to the diet of Thai native chickens. Using a randomized completely block design (RCBD), 200 mixed-gender chickens were assigned to groups that received varying amounts of rice paddy herb powder (RPHP): 0% (Control), 1% (RPHP1), 2% (RPHP2), and 3% (RPHP3), along with oxytetracycline (OTC) at 0.25% in the diet. …”
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Assessing eco-physiological patterns of Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle and differences with native vegetation using Copernicus satellite data on a Mediterranean Island by Flavio Marzialetti, Vanessa Lozano, André Große-Stoltenberg, Maria Laura Carranza, Michele Innangi, Greta La Bella, Simonetta Bagella, Giovanni Rivieccio, Gianluigi Bacchetta, Lina Podda, Giuseppe Brundu

“…The overall aim was to examine if and how eco-physiological traits differed between A. altissima and native vegetation classes. A set of spectral eco-physiological indices proxies related to leaf chlorophyll and carotenoid content (Chlorophyll Vegetation Index − CVI, Structure Intensive Pigment Index 3 − SIPI3), productivity and canopy biomass (Enhanced Vegetation Index − EVI, Leaf Area Index − LAI), leaf water content (Normalized Multi-band Drought Index − NMDI, Moisture Stress Index − MSI), daily evapotranspiration (ET), and soil features (Coloration Index − CI) were calculated. …”
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Incorporating basic and applied approaches to evaluate the effects of invasive Asian Carp on native fishes: A necessary first step for integrated pest management. by Quinton E Phelps, Sara J Tripp, Kyle R Bales, Daniel James, Robert A Hrabik, David P Herzog

“…We used Mississippi River Basin fish community data collected by the Long Term Resource Monitoring program and the Missouri Department of Conservation to evaluate possible interaction between Asian Carp and native fishes. Results from two decades of long-term monitoring throughout much of the Mississippi River suggest that Silver Carp relative abundance has increased while relative abundance (Bigmouth Buffalo [F 3, 8240 = 6.44, P<0.01] and Gizzard Shad [F 3, 8240 = 31.04, P<0.01]) and condition (Bigmouth Buffalo [slope = -0.11; t = -1.71; P = 0.1014] and Gizzard Shad [slope = -0.39; t = -3.02; P = 0.0073]) of native planktivores have declined. …”
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Tuberculosis and drug resistance in a region of Southern Italy among native and foreign-born populations: A twelve-year province-based study by Salvatore Rotundo, Salvatore Nisticò, Helen Linda Morrone, Luigia Gallo, Saveria Dodaro, Carmelo Papola, Pasquale Minchella, Giovanni Matera, Francesca Greco, Luigi Principe, Lorenzo Antonio Surace, Francesco Lucia, Francesca Serapide, Alessandro Russo, Carlo Torti, Enrico Maria Trecarichi

“…TB cases varied by province, correlating with specific birthplaces. A total of 27 (3.4 %) RR-TB cases were identified, with heightened resistance to multiple drugs. …”
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Near-native state imaging by cryo-soft-X-ray tomography reveals remodelling of multiple cellular organelles during HSV-1 infection. by Kamal L Nahas, Viv Connor, Katharina M Scherer, Clemens F Kaminski, Maria Harkiolaki, Colin M Crump, Stephen C Graham

“…Our results demonstrate that high-resolution 3D images of cellular compartments can be captured in a near-native state using soft X-ray tomography and have revealed that infection causes striking changes to the morphology of intracellular organelles.…”
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Benchmarking biomolecular force fields for molecular dynamics simulations of native fold and enzymatic activity of SARS-CoV-2 papain-like protease by Kateryna O. Lohachova, Alexander Kyrychenko, Oleg N. Kalugin

“…In this study, we benchmarked popular MD force fields (OPLS-AA, CHARMM27, CHARMM36, and AMBER03) to see how well they could reproduce the native fold of PLpro in water. We also took into account the impact of different water models (TIP3P, TIP4P, and TIP5P) and replicated physiological conditions by adding 100 mM NaCl and increasing the temperature to 310 K. …”
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Prostate-specific antigen as a risk factor for skeletal metastasis in native ethnic African Men with prostate cancer: A case-control study by Ayman Qureshi, Khalid Makhdomi, William Stones

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What evidence exists on the impacts of artificial light on terrestrial non-flying mammals native to Europe? A systematic map and a narrative review by Romain Sordello, Cindy Fournier, Taku Tanaka, Chloé Thierry

“…We identified four main research hotspots that address different questions: 1/ impacts of manipulating the photoperiod; 2/ impacts of ex-situ artificial light on small mammals; 3/ impacts of in-situ outdoor lightings; 4/ impacts of global light pollution (sky glow). …”
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A Rare Case of Orf Virus Precipitating Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia Superinfection Leading to Native Hip Joint Septic Arthritis by Alexander Price, Cónan Marren, Stephen Mulligan, Dorarca Lynch, Gerard A. Sheridan

“…Case Report: This case report presents a rare occurrence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus septic arthritis of a native hip joint in a 56-year-old Caucasian male, precipitated by Orf virus and subsequent bacteremia. …”
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The relationship of tooth shade and skin tone and its influence on smile attractiveness in native South Indians: A web-based cross sectional survey by Hrudi Sundar Sahoo, Aishwarya Balasubramanian

“…Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the influence of tooth shade and skin tone on smile attractiveness among native South Indians. The primary research question was whether there is a significant relationship between these variables and perceived smile attractiveness. …”
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Transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses of root responses in Indigofera stachyodes seedlings under drought stress: a medicinal plant native to karst mountainous regions by Qingqing Ye, Na Zhang, Xin Tan, Li Yang, Ning Ding, Wei Zhou, Zhikun Wu

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Biochemical and molecular identification of a native Bacillus thuringiensis gv. cytolyticus isolate with insecticidal effect against the pod borer larvae (Helicoverpa armigera) by Thameur Bouslama, Asma Laarif, Mayssa Chattaoui, Ludovic Vial, Céline Lavire, Jeanne Doré, Ali Rhouma

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Correction: Purification, characterization, and anti-cancer activity of methionine gamma-lyase from a native strain of Pseudomonas mosselii for human cancer treatment by Matin Nasirian, Mohsen Mobini-Dehkordi, Pegah Khosravian

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WCN25-2592 Comparison of the Clinical Profile of IgA Nephropathy with Other Primary Glomerulonephritis in Nepalese Patients Undergoing Native Kidney Biopsy by Kamal Saud, Dibya Singh Shah, Mahesh Raj Sigdel, NAVEEN Gautam

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