Analysis of Alternative Splicing Events and Identification of Key Genes in <i>Brassica napus</i> Leaves Infected by <i>Leptosphaeria biglobosa</i> by Xinning Ma, Lin Yuan, Jiuru Huangfu, Mengjiao Yan, Chen Guo, Lili Zhao, Hongxia Sun, Xiaoqing Jia, Ziqin Li, Haiyan Huangfu

“…As a result, our analysis reveals 16908 AS events across three time points, with 221 being differently spliced. …”
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Genome-wide identification and integrated analysis of the WNK kinase gene family and expression analysis of PgWNK genes under methyl jasmonate treatment in Panax ginseng by Kexin Zhang, Aimin Wang, Lin Shi, Jiaqing Liu, Yu Zhang, Yang Jiang, Meiping Zhang, Yi Wang, Mingzhu Zhao, Kangyu Wang

“…We identified 32 WNK genes in ginseng that were unevenly distributed across 11 of the 24 chromosomes in the ginseng genome. …”
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On tailoring structural and optoelectronic properties of TiO2 thin films synthesized via ‘room’ temperature high power impulse magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS) by Aarati Chacko, Erwin Hack, Sebastian Lohde, Robin Bucher, Oğuz Yildirim, Arnold Müller, Michel Calame, Hans J Hug, Mirjana Dimitrievska

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Evaluation of the clinical effectiveness of bundled care interventions on pressure ulcer incidence in neurosurgical patients by Ai-Hua Lv, Xi Zhang, Xiu-Ling Sun, Xiu-Lan Liu, Jun-Qing Qi, Hui-Na Li

“…The study group also exhibited significantly improved quality of life outcomes across all domains, including physical, physiological, emotional, and social functioning (p &lt; 0.001 for all). …”
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Mobile Apps Designed for Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Content Analysis Using the Mobile App Rating Scale by Zahra Arabkermani, Saeed Barzegari, Atefeh Rouhani, Nilofar Nahavandi, Omer Gibreel, Ibrahim Arpaci

“…The quality of each app was scored across 4 dimensions: engagement, functionality, aesthetics, and information quality. …”
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Disrupting the balance: how acne duration impacts skin microbiota assembly processes by Lang Sun, Qingqun Wang, Jing Huang, Huan Wang, Zheng Yu

“…Functional profiling further demonstrated that high-effect ASVs were significantly enriched in motility-related pathways. …”
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Distribution and determinants of the utilization of senior residential care homes in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study by Saad M. Bindawas, Vishal Vennu, Maha Almarwani, Walid Alkeridy, Walid Alkeridy, Walid Alkeridy

“…BackgroundWith the accelerated increase in the population of seniors aged 60 years or older in Saudi Arabia, understanding the utilization of senior residential care homes is crucial for improving service delivery and policy planning to meet the care transformation objectives of Vision 2030.ObjectiveTo assess the distribution and determinants of senior residential care home utilization across Saudi Arabia’s 13 administrative regions, focusing on predictors of functional dependency among different socio-demographic groups.MethodsThis study analyzed data from 283 Saudi individuals aged ≥65 admitted to social residential care homes in 2021. …”
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Endoscopic Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Transfer for the Management of Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Systematic Review by Lucy Harriss, Freideriki Poutoglidou, Francesc Malagelada, Lucky Jeyaseelan, Amit Patel

“…Clinical assessments primarily used the single heel raise test (SHRT), the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Scoring System (AOFAS), and the Achilles Tendon Total Rupture Score (ATRS), along with the Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment-Achilles (VISA-A), the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Ankle-Hindfoot Score (AAOS), and subjective assessments of pain and shoe comfort. Functional scores improved across all studies. Specifically, AOFAS increased from 54.02 preoperatively to 93.90 postoperatively in three studies, while ATRS improved from 22.38 preoperatively to 95.51 postoperatively in two studies. …”
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Effect of metabolic syndrome on patient-reported outcome measures following lumbar fusion surgery: a longitudinal study with 24-month follow-up by Xuan Zhao, Wei Wang, Xiaolong Chen, Shibao Lu

“…The Wilcoxon signed-rank test and paired t-test were used to analyze differences in functional measurements across follow-up periods. Additionally, a generalized mixed-effects model was employed to analyze the longitudinal trajectories of PCS and MCS. …”
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Linking soil microbial genomic features to forest-to-pasture conversion in the Amazon by Andressa M. Venturini, Júlia B. Gontijo, Louis Berrios, Jorge L. Mazza Rodrigues, Kabir G. Peay, Siu M. Tsai

“…These abundant members of the microbial communities diverged across forests and pastures in terms of taxonomic and functional traits. …”
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Plant-beneficial bacteria are promoted in pasture-crop rotations in the Uruguayan Pampa, contributing to soil health and crop performance by Victoria Cerecetto, Victoria Cerecetto, Kornelia Smalla, Doreen Babin, Carolina Leoni

“…Bulk soil, soybean, and sorghum rhizosphere prokaryotic communities were analyzed across land use intensities using 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing and functional assays on rhizosphere bacterial isolates.ResultsResults showed a partial retention of soil health assessed through selected soil properties, i.e. soil organic C, total N, and soil extractable protein content were higher in LRG compared to CCG, while an intermediate response was observed in SRG. …”
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Can repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation promote recovery of consciousness in patients with disorders of consciousness? A randomized controlled trial by Zhenyu Liu, Shanshan Wu, Shuwei Wang, Huijuan Wu, Hongliang Gao, Xiao Lu

“…It might get involved in modulating the balance among cerebral functional networks and facilitating consciousness recovery.…”
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Multi-omics analysis reveals the role of the autophagy-related gene AGT in chemotherapy resistance in colorectal cancer and the therapeutic potential of its inhibitors by Wenjiao Cai, Tao Xiang, Xiaoli Liu, Chong Fu

“…Through multi-omics analysis, this study explores the expression patterns, functions, and potential role of the autophagy-related gene Angiotensinogen (AGT) in colorectal cancer (CRC), particularly in relation to chemotherapy resistance. …”
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Nitrogen Supply Mitigates Temperature Stress Effects on Rice Photosynthetic Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Water Relations by Zhuang Xiong, Fangzhou Zheng, Chao Wu, Hui Tang, Dongliang Xiong, Kehui Cui, Shaobing Peng, Jianliang Huang

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Compact Nonvolatile Reconfigurable Mode Converter by Sb₂S₃ Embedded in 4H-Silicon-Carbide-on-Insulator Platform by Danfeng Zhu, Junbo Chen, Shaobin Qiu, Dingnan Deng, Jinming Luo

“…The functionality is achieved through manipulating the phase state of the Sb₂S₃. …”
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CoreTIA: a modular, statistically robust transduction inhibition assay for AAV neutralization by Beatrix Kovács, Beatrix Kovács, Beatrix Kovács, Fanni Somogyi, Fanni Somogyi, Viktória Szabó, Zoltán Zsolt Nagy, István Hernádi, Ferenc Mátyás, Wim Vanduffel, Zsuzsanna Szemlaky, Balázs Rózsa, Balázs Rózsa, István Ulbert, István Ulbert, István Ulbert, István Ulbert, Dániel Hillier, Dániel Hillier, Dániel Hillier

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eBryoSoil: a citizen science application to monitor changes in soil ecosystems by André F. Mira, Joaquín Hortal, Ana Paula Portela, Belén Albertos, Belén Estébanez, Cristina Branquinho, Cristiana Vieira, Helena Hespanhol, Isabel Draper, Joana Marques, Juliana Monteiro, María Leo, Pilar Hurtado, Raúl Ochoa-Hueso, Zulema Varela, Nagore G. Medina

“…Abstract Biological soil covers (BSCs) play a pivotal role in ecosystem functioning by enhancing soil stability, mediating nutrient cycling, and influencing soil hydrology. …”
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Comprehensive Genome-Wide Investigation and Transcriptional Regulation of the bZIP Gene Family in Litchi Fruit Development by Jiaxuan Liu, Saimire Silaiyiman, Jiaxin Wu, Lejun Ouyang, Zheng Cao, Chao Shen

“…The bZIP (basic leucine zipper) gene family plays an essential role in regulating key biological functions during plant growth and development. In this study, we performed a comprehensive bioinformatics analysis of the bZIP gene family in litchi to systematically elucidate its molecular characteristics and functional properties. …”
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Choline levels in the pregenual anterior cingulate cortex associated with unpleasant pain experience and anxiety by Lina Hudhud, Jón Hauksson, Michael Haney, Tobias Sparrman, Johan Eriksson, Lenita Lindgren

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Signatures of positive selection for local adaptation of African native cattle populations: A review by Wondossen AYALEW, Xiao-yun WU, Getinet Mekuriaw TAREKEGN, Min CHU, Chun-nian LIANG, Tesfaye SISAY TESSEMA, Ping YAN

“…Although there are no functional genomics studies, recent advancements in genotyping and sequencing technologies have identified and annotated limited functional genes and causal variants associated with unique adaptive and economical traits of African cattle populations. …”
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