VdPAT1 encoding a pantothenate transporter protein is required for fungal growth, mycelial penetration and pathogenicity of Verticillium dahliae by Stephen Mwangi Kamau, Yongtai Li, Tiange Sun, Feng Liu, Qian-Hao Zhu, Xinyu Zhang, Jie Sun, Yanjun Li

“…The decreased chitin content in VdPAT1 mutants impaired the fungal cell wall integrity, leading to their increased sensitivity to external stresses.ConclusionTogether, the results demonstrated that VdPAT1 is required for growth, development, resistance to external stresses, mycelial penetration and pathogenicity of V. dahliae.…”
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Pathogenic KCNH2-G53S variant in the PAS domain influences the electrophysiological phenotype in long QT syndrome type 2 by Dasom Mun, Ji-Young Kang, Malgeum Park, Gyeongseo Yoo, Nuri Yun, YouMi Hwang, YouMi Hwang, Boyoung Joung

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Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes are the key determinants of pathological features associated with pathogenic BRCA variants in high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma by Dang H. Nguyen-Phan, Dang H. Nguyen-Phan, Dang H. Nguyen-Phan, Tin Dang, Anh N. Dang, Loc T. H. Huynh, Phuong T. B. Nguyen, Vu Q. Tran, Hanh T. T. Ngo, Thao T. P. Doan, Tu A. Thai, Chien-Chin Chen, Chien-Chin Chen, Chien-Chin Chen, Chien-Chin Chen

“…Our framework leverages these insights to prioritize high-risk cases for genetic testing, thereby optimizing resource allocation.ConclusionThe presence of TILs is critical for understanding the association between pathological features and pathogenic BRCA variants in HGSOC. To improve pathogenic BRCA variant prediction, optimize genetic testing, and guide tailored intervention, our framework integrates immune context and morphological markers. …”
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An integrated approach of composting methodologies for solid waste management by K. Kumaresan, R. Balan, A. Sridhar, J. Aravind, P. Kanmani

“…An integrated approach of composting methodology was tested for municipal solid waste management. …”
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Spectral Precision: Recent Advances in Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry for Pathogen Detection and Resistance Profiling by Ayman Elbehiry, Adil Abalkhail

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Multidisciplinary Tracking of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Outbreak in Griffon Vultures, Southern Europe, 2022 by Julien Hirschinger, Ursula Höfle, Alberto Sánchez-Cano, Claire Guinat, Guillaume Croville, Marta Barral, José Antonio Donázar, Chloé Le Gall Ladevèze, Mathilda Walch, Vega Alvarez, Xeider Gerrikagoitia, Louis Du Plessis, Simon Dellicour, Eneko Arrondo, José Antonio Sánchez-Zapata, Ainara Cortés-Avizanda, Sara Minayo Martín, Jérémy Tornos, Samuel Perret, Thierry Boulinier, Pascal Orabi, Anne Van De Wiele, Jean-Luc Guerin, Olivier Duriez, Guillaume Le Loc’h

“… Since 2021, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b virus has affected wild bird populations globally. …”
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Plant Signaling Hormones and Transcription Factors: Key Regulators of Plant Responses to Growth, Development, and Stress by Ayomi S. Thilakarathne, Fei Liu, Zhongwei Zou

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Nano-enabled biosensors in early detection of plant diseases by Ambika Chaturvedi, Deepti Tripathi, Rajiv Ranjan

“…The incorporation of various nanoparticles with biosensors such as chitosan nanoparticles, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), and graphene oxide, etc., facilitates the precise detection of various toxins, pesticides, and disease-causing pathogens in plants. Furthermore, the integration of portable devices and artificial intelligence (AI) increases their practical application in agricultural monitoring. …”
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Simultaneous profiling of sexually transmitted bacterial pathogens, microbiome, and concordant host response in cervical samples using whole transcriptome sequencing analysis by Catherine M. O’Connell, Hayden Brochu, Jenna Girardi, Erin Harrell, Aiden Jones, Toni Darville, Arlene C. Seña, Xinxia Peng

“…Only samples from women with STI infection contained pathogen-specific sequences (3 to 38% transcriptome coverage). …”
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A streamlined procedure for advancing the detection and isolation of Listeria monocytogenes from artificially contaminated ground beef in a single working day by Min Lin, Hanhong Dan, Jiewen Guan

“…ABSTRACT Listeria monocytogenes, a rod-shaped Gram-positive bacterium widely distributed in nature, can contaminate foods and represents a foodborne pathogen of public health significance causing a high mortality rate of 20%–30%. …”
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Integrated and Total HIV-1 DNA Predict Ex Vivo Viral Outgrowth. by Maja Kiselinova, Ward De Spiegelaere, Maria Jose Buzon, Eva Malatinkova, Mathias Lichterfeld, Linos Vandekerckhove

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Integrative glycomic analysis reveals the crucial role of protein glycosylation in fungal pathogenesis. by Heeji Moon, Eun Jung Thak, Yejin Choi, Sieun Kim, Jiyeun Park, Nahyun Lee, Soobin Shin, Hosung Jeon, Jessica Winarto, Soyoung Choi, Ji Young Shin, Jung-Eun Kim, Dae-Geun Song, Hun Kim, Gyung Ja Choi, Hyun Ah Kang, Hokyoung Son

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Utilising cottonseed in animal feeding: A dialectical perspective by Wenjing Wang, Jun Li, Juncheng Liu, Maozhi Ren, Fuguang Li

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The blast pathogen effector AVR-Pik binds and stabilizes rice heavy metal-associated (HMA) proteins to co-opt their function in immunity. by Kaori Oikawa, Koki Fujisaki, Motoki Shimizu, Takumi Takeda, Keiichiro Nemoto, Hiromasa Saitoh, Akiko Hirabuchi, Yukie Hiraka, Naomi Miyaji, Aleksandra Białas, Thorsten Langner, Ronny Kellner, Tolga O Bozkurt, Stella Cesari, Thomas Kroj, Mark J Banfield, Sophien Kamoun, Ryohei Terauchi

“…In plants, a subset of NLRs contain noncanonical integrated domains that are thought to have evolved from host targets of pathogen effectors to serve as pathogen baits. …”
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Machine learning based on pangenome-wide association studies reveals the impact of host source on the zoonotic potential of closely related bacterial pathogens by Cheng Han, Shiying Lu, Pan Hu, Jiang Chang, Deying Zou, Feng Li, Yansong Li, Qiang Lu, Honglin Ren

“…Abstract Variations in host species significantly impact bacterial growth traits and antibiotic resistance, making it essential to consider host origin when evaluating the zoonotic potential of pathogens. This study focuses on multiple Brucella species, which share highly similar genetic material, to explore the relationship between host origin and zoonotic potential by integrating pan-genome-wide association studies (pan-GWAS) with machine learning (ML). …”
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Silicon dioxide (SiO2) nanoparticles affect the morphology, sporulation, mycotoxin production, and pathogenicity of Fusarium brachygibbosum infecting olive trees by Meryam Belhedi, Meryam Belhedi, Besma Sghaier-Hammami, Mario Masiello, Haythem Nafati, Stefania Somma, Lucia Gambacorta, Rached Salhi, Rached Salhi, Mouna Messaoud, Sonia Labidi, Antonio Moretti, Sofiene B. M. Hammami

“…Further research is warranted to optimize their application and understand their interactions with both the pathogen and the host plant.…”
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Genetic diversity and expanded epidemic area of novel tick-borne pathogen wetland virus in ticks, wild and domestic animals, and patient in China by Hong-Xia Yuan, Xiao-Long Lv, Mei-Qi Zhang, Guang-Qian Si, Zhi-Jun Zhao, Xiao-Hu Han, Zhi-Jun Hou, Ning Cui, Lei Zhang, Yi-Dan Ma, Si-Qian Wu, Xin Yang, Han-Zheng Mu, Cong Peng, Ming Chen, Peng-Tao Bao, Hao Li, Shu-Zhen Han, Xiao-Ai Zhang, Wei Liu

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Optimization ultrasonic-assisted aqueous two-phase extraction of glabridin from licorice root and its activity against the foodborne pathogen MRSA by Qianwei Qu, Zhenxin Zhu, Mengmeng Zhao, Huiwen Wang, Wenqiang Cui, Xingyu Huang, Zhongwei Yuan, Yadan Zheng, Na Dong, Yanyan Liu, Haoran Wang, Chunliu Dong, Zhiyun Zhang, Yanhua Li

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A pathogen effector HaRxL10 hijacks the circadian clock component CHE to perturb both plant development and immunity by Mengyao Fu, Yaoyu Zhou, Xin Zhang, Keyi Yang, Yufeng Xu, Xingwei Wang, Zhaodan Chen, Yu Wang, Yabo Shi, Lin Ma, Hanguang Liu, Yuhua Deng, Shujing Cheng, Jinfang Chu, Jingyi Song, Tongjun Sun, Yuanchao Wang, Wei Wang, Mian Zhou

“…Abstract The intertwining between the life cycle of plants and their pathogens made the plant circadian clock an integral constituent of the plant immune system. …”
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Pathogenicity of <i>Steinernema carpocapsae</i> ALL Entomopathogenic Nematodes and Their Symbiotic Bacteria as a Biological Control Agent on Red Palm Weevil by Chaojun Lv, Taigao Meng, Baozhu Zhong, Zhongqiu Shang, Chaoxu Li, Abdullah A. Zahra, Talat M. Abdelrahman

“…Insect-specific pathogens present a sustainable alternative to pesticides for managing the red palm weevil (RPW). …”
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