Dynamic metabolomic and transcriptomic profiling reveals yellow flower development in Camellia perpetua, a rare continuously flowering golden Camellia species by Xianliang Zhu, Haidu Jiang, Xinfeng Pan, Jiaxin Fu, Lihui Peng, Jin Zhang, Jianmin Tang, Rong Zou, Bo Zhao, Xiao Wei, Shengfeng Chai

Get full text

New Amber Fossils Indicate That Larvae of Dermestidae Had Longer Defensive Structures in the Past by Jéhan Le Cadre, Joshua Gauweiler, Joachim T. Haug, Sofía I. Arce, Viktor Baranov, Jörg U. Hammel, Carolin Haug, Uwe Kaulfuss, Christine Kiesmüller, Ryan C. McKellar, Patrick Müller, Marie K. Hörnig, Ana Zippel

“…Despite their widespread ecological presence and functional importance, the fossil record of their larval stages has remained sparse, with previous documentation limited to occasional discoveries. …”
Get full text

Comparison of Deep Learning Models for LAI Simulation and Interpretable Hydrothermal Coupling in the Loess Plateau by Junpo Yu, Yajun Si, Wen Zhao, Zeyu Zhou, Jiming Jin, Wenjun Yan, Xiangyu Shao, Zhixiang Xu, Junwei Gan

“…As the world’s largest loess deposit region, the Loess Plateau’s vegetation dynamics are crucial for its regional water–heat balance and ecosystem functioning. Leaf Area Index (LAI) serves as a key indicator bridging canopy architecture and plant physiological activities. …”
Get full text

Identifying Priority Areas for Planning Urban Green Infrastructure: A Fuzzy Artificial Intelligence-Based Framework by Leonardo Massato Nicacio Nomura, Adriano Bressane, Vitoria Valente Monteiro, Inara Vilas Boas de Oliveira, Graziele Ruas, Rogério Galante Negri, Alexandre Marco da Silva

“…The system’s modular structure, use of triangular membership functions, and incorporation of the gamma operator allow for adaptable prioritization across different planning horizons. …”
Get full text

Proteomic profiling of serum in cats with naturally occurring degenerative joint disease and co-morbid conditions by B. Duncan X. Lascelles, B. Duncan X. Lascelles, B. Duncan X. Lascelles, B. Duncan X. Lascelles, Rakesh Ponnala, Steven G. Kamerling, Tracey Williams

“…A greater understanding of the systems biology of DJD, DJD-associated pain, and CKD may contribute to identifying disease specific biomarkers and relevant targets for the development of therapeutics for the control of these conditions in cats, and help inform human pain therapeutic development.MethodsUsing mass spectrometry-based proteomic profiling of the serum of 200 highly phenotyped cats with varying burdens of DJD, pain, and CKD, we identified significant individual proteins and pathways.ResultsFunctional pathway analysis, based on differentially abundant proteins across individual disease states (DJD, pain, CKD), identified pathways playing a role in DJD and DJD-associated pain including acute phase response signaling, LXR/RXR and FXR/RXR activation and the complement system. …”
Get full text

Soil-Gradient-Derived Bacterial Synthetic Communities Enhance Drought Tolerance in <i>Quercus pubescens</i> and <i>Sorbus domestica</i> Seedlings by Ivan Aleksieienko, Mariana Fernandes Hertel, Jérôme Reilhan, Marie de Castro, Bertrand Légeret, Halley Caixeta Oliveira, Ilja M. Reiter, Catherine Santaella

“…Bacteria were isolated from forest soil exposed to long-term drought, sampling across soil depths and root-associated compartments. …”
Get full text

Integrating weighted gene co-expression network analysis and machine learning to elucidate neural characteristics in a mouse model of depression by Jinli Gao, Qinglang Wang, Jie Liu, Siqian Zheng, Jiahong Liu, Zhiyong Gao, Cheng Zhu

“…Genes including Oprm1 and BDNF demonstrated functional relevance in modulating neural activity and behavior, offering promising candidates for early diagnosis and individualized treatment of depression.…”
Get full text

Using Baited Remote Underwater Video Surveys (BRUVs) to Analyze the Structure of Predators in Guanahacabibes National Park, Cuba by Dorka Cobián-Rojas, Jorge Angulo-Valdés, Pedro Pablo Chevalier-Monteagudo, Lázaro Valentín García-López, Susana Perera-Valderrama, Joán Irán Hernández-Albernas, Hansel Caballero-Aragón

“…To achieve this, the Baited Remote Underwater Video Surveys (BRUVs) methodology was successfully applied, locating a single set of BRUVs at 90 sites distributed across 9 sectors of the park’s functional zoning. …”
Get full text

Genome-Wide Identification of the <i>Heat Shock Transcription Factor</i> Gene Family in Rosemary (<i>Salvia rosmarinus</i>) by Weitong Cui, Zongle Xu, Yuhua Kong, Lin Yang, Hao Dou, Dangquan Zhang, Mingwan Li, Yuanyuan Chen, Shen Ding, Chaochen Yang, Yong Lai

“…This research provides valuable insights into the functions and regulatory mechanisms of the <i>SrHSF</i> gene family.…”
Get full text

The Aquatic Metatron: A large‐scale experimental facility to study the combined effects of habitat fragmentation and climate change on aquatic meta‐ecosystems by Murielle Richard, Alexandre Garreau, Elvire Bestion, Julien Cucherousset, Jose M. Montoya, Simon Blanchet

“…Abstract Revealing the effects of multiple global change drivers on ecosystem dynamics and functioning is a crucial endeavour, which necessitates the use of appropriate tools. …”
Get full text

Total tocopherol levels in maize grain depend on chlorophyll biosynthesis within the embryo by Sam Herr, Xiaowei Li, Di Wu, Charles T. Hunter, Maria Magallanes-Lundback, Joshua C. Wood, Nicholas Kaczmar, C. Robin Buell, Dean DellaPenna, Michael A. Gore

“…Abstract Background Tocopherols are a class of lipid-soluble compounds that have multiple functional roles in plants and exhibit vitamin E activity, an essential nutrient for human and animal health. …”
Get full text

Environmental sustainability of cotton: a systematic literature review of life cycle assessments by Giuseppe Salvatore Vitale, Nicolò Iacuzzi, Silvia Zingale, Sara Lombardo, Teresa Tuttolomondo, Paolo Guarnaccia

“…This discrepancy arises from the typically lower yields of organic systems relative to their conventional counterparts, emphasizing how the choice of functional unit can significantly influence the results and the conclusions drawn. …”
Get full text

Reusable alginate-based hybrid granular activated carbon from sugarcane bagasse residues for secondary decolorization of clear liquor in sugar refining by Pensiri Prachakittikul, Pimonpan Inthapat, Nakorn Worasuwannarak, Sutthira Sutthasupa, Suwanna Kitpati Boontanon, Atthapon Srifa, Wanida Koo-amornpattana, Paeka Klaitong, Weerawut Chaiwat

“…This was probably due to the presence of surface functional groups and its pH-responsive adsorption behavior. …”
Get full text

GeoGraphRAG: A graph-based retrieval-augmented generation approach for empowering large language models in automated geospatial modeling by Jianyuan Liang, Shuyang Hou, Haoyue Jiao, Yaxian Qing, Anqi Zhao, Zhangxiao Shen, Longgang Xiang, Huayi Wu

“…Geospatial modeling aims to integrate multiple geospatial data sources and geoprocessing functions based on user application demands to address complex geospatial challenges. …”
Get full text

Identification and expression profiling of the CoDof genes involved in fatty acid/lipid biosynthesis of tetraploid Camellia oleifera by Guang Zhao, Guang Zhao, Lina Chen, Lin Zhang, Chancan Liao, Jin Wang

“…Phylogenetic analysis clustered CoDof genes into nine categories, and significant divergence was observed in the expression levels of all family members across different growth and development stages of COL-tetra seeds. …”
Get full text

Systematic Evaluation of Isolation Techniques and Freeze‐Thaw Effects on Plasma Extracellular Vesicle Heterogeneity and Subpopulation Profiling by Xueqi Li, Xiangyu Li, Lingjun Tong, Liqiao Hu, Yanfen Hong, Ruoyu Zhou, Zonghong Li, Ming Dong, Junjie Hou, Tao Xu, Wen Zhong

“…Exo‐CMDS demonstrated the highest reproducibility across samples, isolating specific EV subpopulations enriched in markers like CD5. …”
Get full text

Patient and Health Care Provider Perspectives of Cognitive Difficulties in Dialysis by Frederick H.F. Chan, Phoebe X.H. Lim, Xiaoli Zhu, Jimmy Lee, Sabrina Haroon, Titus Wai Leong Lau, Allen Yan Lun Liu, Behram A. Khan, Jason C.J. Choo, Andrew Davenport, Konstadina Griva

“…Introduction: Cognitive impairments (CIs) are common among patients on dialysis, compromising functional capacity, decision-making, and quality of life. …”
Get full text

β-Arrestin 2 as a Prognostic Indicator and Immunomodulatory Factor in Multiple Myeloma by Parker Mathews, Xiaobei Wang, Jian Wu, Shaima Jabbar, Kimberly Burcher, Lindsay Rein, Yubin Kang

“…In light of recent trends towards the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors across malignancies, the effect of ARRB2 in the regulation of the PD-1/PD-L1 axis was also investigated. …”
Get full text

Molecular and Microstructural Engineering Strategies for High-Performance Polypropylene Insulation Materials by Zhaoliang Xing, Hao Ge, Deshen Li, Shaowei Guo, Bo Yang, Chunjia Gao, Bo Qi, Jianhong Hao

“…PP molecular weights (10⁵–10⁶) with narrower distributions enhance mechanical strength, while functional groups (-CH₂/-CH₃) show no structural variations across samples. (2) Macroscopically, mixed <i>α</i>-<i>β</i> crystal interfaces increase insulation failure risks, necessitating single-crystalline structures. …”
Get full text

Adapting an agroecosystem model to account for cover crop management in the Midwest USA by Anna Orfanou, Gregg R. Sanford, Randall D. Jackson, Matthew D. Ruark, Claudio Gratton, Dimitrios Pavlou, Spyridon Mourtzinis, Shawn P. Conley, Christopher J. Kucharik

“…To achieve this, the winter wheat plant functional type (PFT) in Agro-IBIS was adapted to represent winter cereal rye as a cool-season winter annual grass cover crop. …”
Get full text