Gray matter volume abnormalities in vascular cognitive impairment and their association with gene expression profiles by Juanwei Ma, Kaizhong Xue, Xinyu Wang, Mengjing Cai, Xinli Wang, Jiaojiao Li, Linlin Song, He Wang, Yali Niu, Jing Wang, Zhaoxiang Ye, Jing Zhang, Feng Liu

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Comparatively profiling the transcriptome of human, Porcine and mouse oocytes undergoing meiotic maturation by Naru Zhou, Xin Wang, Yi Xia, Zongliang Liu, Lei Luo, Rentao Jin, Xianhong Tong, Zhenhu Shi, Zhichao Wang, Heming Sui, Yangyang Ma, Yunsheng Li, Zubing Cao, Yunhai Zhang

“…Comparative transcriptome analysis across species offers a powerful approach to uncover conserved and species-specific genes involved in the molecular regulation of oocyte maturation throughout evolution. …”
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Foot-and-mouth disease dynamics in multi-species livestock systems at the interface of African protected areas by Oriane Ploquin, Vladimir Grosbois, Mthabisi Ndlovu, Simbarashe Ndozore, Martin Munzamba, Emildah Porovha, Khanyile Nkomo, Oriane Basso, Gaelle Corbel, Richard Shumba, Masocha D. Mhlanga, Ellen Mwandirigana, Benjamin Musekiwa, Elijah Takayindisa, Anais Loisier, Hervé Fritz, Florian Liégeois, Alexandre Caron, Franck Prugnolle, Eve Miguel

“…Multi-species epidemiological systems are characterized by populations that interact and perform different functions in pathogen transmission and maintenance. …”
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Green synthesis of gold nanoparticles: pros and cons of natural compounds by Caterina Medeot, Ahmed Alsadig, Francesco D’Amico, Roberto Costantini, Claudio Lentini Campallegio, Albano Cossaro, Hendrik Vondracek, Giovanni Birarda, Paola Posocco, Pietro Parisse, Loredana Casalis, Serena Bonin

“…Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have attracted scientific interest for their unique properties and diverse applications, across biomedical fields, including sensing, diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions. …”
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Model systems and unique biological features of high and low-grade colorectal cancer (CRC) revealed by xenografting 84 human CRC cell lines by Ian Y. Luk, Jennifer K. Mooi, Dmitri Mouradov, Tao Tan, Cameron M. Scott, Fiona Chionh, Laura J. Jenkins, Camilla M. Reehorst, Rebecca Nightingale, Peter Savas, Janson WT Tse, Rebekah LI Crake, Eduard Batlle, Diego Arango, Higino Dopeso, Peter Gibbs, Niall C. Tebbutt, Rod B. Luwor, Andrew M. Scott, Faiza Basheer, Amardeep S. Dhillon, Nicholas J. Clemons, David S. Williams, Ron Firestein, Oliver M. Sieber, John M. Mariadason

“…Abstract Colorectal cancers (CRCs) present across a range of differentiation grades, which impact patient outcome and management; however, the molecular features and drivers of differentiation status are not fully understood. …”
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An mRNA expression atlas for the duck with public RNA-seq datasets by Qiuyu Tao, Anqi Huang, Jingjing Qi, Zhao Yang, Shihao Guo, Yinjuan Lu, Xinxin He, Xu Han, Shuaixue Jiang, Mengru Xu, Yuan Bai, Tao Zhang, Shenqiang Hu, Liang Li, Lili Bai, HeHe Liu

“…A thorough understanding of the functional genomic and transcriptomic sequences is crucial for improving production efficiency. …”
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Effect of Two-Stage Water Addition on Consistency of Processed Cheese: Physicochemical, Mechanical, Thermal, and Organoleptic Approach by Anna Vincová, Martina Polášková, Martin Stěnička, Kristýna Šantová, Vendula Kůrová, Barbora Lapčíková, Tomáš Gryger, Eva Lorencová, Zuzana Lazárková, Agnieszka Pluta-Kubica, Markéta Pětová, Ondřej Novosad, Richardos Nikolaos Salek

“…This study could provide valuable information on the development of high-quality PC products with tailored functional properties, which can be important for the dairy industry.…”
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Cellular senescence in cancer: from mechanism paradoxes to precision therapeutics by Tiejun Feng, Fuda Xie, Leo M.Y. Lee, Zhiqiang Lin, Yifan Tu, Yang Lyu, Peiyao Yu, Jialin Wu, Bonan Chen, Ge Zhang, Gary M.K. Tse, Ka Fai To, Wei Kang

“…Abstract Cellular senescence is a double-edged sword in cancer biology, functioning as both a tumor-suppressive mechanism and a driver of malignancy. …”
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Identification of the MADS-Box Gene Family and Development of Simple Sequence Repeat Markers in <i>Chimonanthus praecox</i> by Huafeng Wu, Bin Liu, Yinzhu Cao, Guanpeng Ma, Xiaowen Zheng, Ximeng Yang, Qianli Dai, Hengxing Zhu, Haoxiang Zhu, Xingrong Song, Shunzhao Sui

“…MADS-box genes encode transcription factors essential for plant growth and development, with key functions in regulating flowering time and the formation of floral organs. …”
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The EMPI Code for Plasma-induced Effects on Radio Waves. I. Nonmagnetized Media and Applications to Fast Radio Bursts by Nan Xu, He Gao, Yuan-Pei Yang, Bing Zhang, Wei-Yang Wang, Tian-Cong Wang, Ran Gao

“…As these signals travel through diverse and complex plasma environments across the universe, their properties are inevitably altered, resulting in observable changes. …”
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Unraveling the Microenvironment and the Pathogenic Axis of HIF‐1α–Visfatin–Fibrosis in Autoimmune Pancreatitis Using a Single‐Cell Atlas by Deyu Zhang, Congjia Ma, Zhen Wang, Yanfang Liu, Zaoqu Liu, Wanshun Li, Yue Liu, Chang Wu, Liqi Sun, Fei Jiang, Hui Jiang, Xiaoju Su, Lisi Peng, Jiayu Li, Xinyue Wang, Hua Yin, Dongling Wan, Yuyan Zhou, Xiaorong Tian, Shiyu Li, Zhendong Jin, Baoan Ji, Zhaoshen Li, Haojie Huang

“…Furthermore, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, and functional assays are performed to verify the identified cell subtypes. …”
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Artificial Olfactory System Enabled by Ultralow Chemical Sensing Variations of 1D SnO2 Nanoarchitectures by Yun‐Haeng Cho, Dong‐Su Kim, Jung Hwan Seo, Jae Han Chung, Zion Park, Ki Chang Kwon, Jae‐Kwon Ko, Tae Won Ha, Jeong‐O Lee, Gyu‐Li Kim, Seong‐Jun Ro, Hyojung Kim, Chil‐Hyoung Lee, Kwangjae Lee, Young‐Seok Shim, Donghwi Cho

“…Specifically, 1D SnO2 nanonetworks functionalized with Au and Pd nanocatalysts are fabricated via a systematic deposition process, enhancing gas diffusion and reaction kinetics. …”
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Amitriptyline potently neutralizes distinct SARS-CoV-2 variants including D614G, Omicron BA.5, and Omicron XBB.1 by Isabel Zydek, Laura Thümmler, Nadine Beckmann, Carolin Sehl, Matthias Soddemann, Rabea Grüneberg, Carina Elsner, Markus Kamler, Ulf Dittmer, Oliver Witzke, Stephanie Kadow, Erich Gulbins, Katrin Anne Becker, Adalbert Krawczyk, Adalbert Krawczyk

“…The emergence of immune escape variants and the persistence of long COVID symptoms continue to complicate prevention and therapy, especially in low-resource settings. Functional inhibitors of acid sphingomyelinase (FIASMAs) have shown promise as broad-spectrum antiviral agents.MethodsWe evaluated the antiviral efficacy of amitriptyline, a widely used antidepressant and known FIASMA, against SARS-CoV-2. …”
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Community-level physiological profiling of carbon substrate metabolization by microbial communities associated to sediments and water in karstic caves from Romania by Diana Felicia PANAIT, Andrei Marian PANAIT, Adorján CRISTEA, Erika Andrea LEVEI, Oana Teodora MOLDOVAN, Horia Leonard BANCIU

“…Cave ecosystems comprise specialized microbial communities that play essential roles in biogeochemical cycles; yet their metabolic capabilities and ecological functions are not fully understood. As conventional cultivation techniques provide limited insights into the metabolic capabilities, methods based on direct functionality screening may improve our knowledge of cave microbial activity. …”
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Genome-wide analysis of AP2/ERF transcription Factors in Cymbidium sinense reveals their impact on orchid diversity by Yong-Lu Wei, Jian-Peng Jin, Jian-Peng Jin, Jie Li, Qi Xie, Chu-Qiao Lu, Jie Gao, Gen-Fa Zhu, Feng-Xi Yang

“…Duplication events and collinearity analyses across five species were also conducted. Further investigations into potential cis-elements in promoter regions and expression profiles of 44 different samples, along with the analysis of 11,197 CsAP2/ERF target genes (functional annotation of 9,566), revealed diverse transcriptional regulatory patterns. …”
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Unveiling the hidden allies of industrial chicory—a metagenomic exploration of rhizosphere microbiota and their impact on productivity and plant health by Lalie Leclercq, Lalie Leclercq, Sony Debarre, Emily Lloret, Bernard Taminiau, Georges Daube, Caroline Rambaud, Caroline Rambaud, Djamel Drider, Ali Siah, Bruno Desprez, Bruno Desprez, Jean-Louis Hilbert, Jean-Louis Hilbert, Anca Lucau-Danila, Anca Lucau-Danila

“…Using soil analyses and metagenomic approaches, we characterized the diversity of bacterial and fungal communities in the soil microbiome associated with chicory plants and discussed their functional traits.ResultsWe observed significant taxonomic variability, influenced by soil composition and cultivation history across each plot. …”
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Ocean alkalinity enhancement in an open-ocean ecosystem: biogeochemical responses and carbon storage durability by A. J. Paul, M. Haunost, S. U. Goldenberg, J. Hartmann, N. Sánchez, J. Schneider, N. Suitner, U. Riebesell

“…Little is known, however, about the ecosystem-level changes in biogeochemical functioning that may result from the chemical sequestration of CO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span> in seawater and how stable the sequestration is. …”
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Preclinical characterization of the novel anti-SIRPα antibody BR105 that targets the myeloid immune checkpoint by Juan Chen, Gang Chen, Na Li, Yao Chen, Lei Nie, Zhen-Hua Wu, Xiao-Feng Mei, Xiao-Ze Wang, Ting-Ting Guo, Mei-Zhu Jiang, Ji-Teng Wang, Hai-Bin Wang

“…In vitro functional assays demonstrated that BR105 synergizes with therapeutic antibodies to promote phagocytosis of tumor cells. …”
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Post-covid-19 conditions in adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of health outcomes in controlled studies by Christa Scheidt-Nave, Maria-Inti Metzendorf, Luis Ignacio Garegnani, Juan Victor Ariel Franco, Katharina Heldt, Rebekka Mumm

“…The main outcomes included quality of life, functionality in daily activities, use of resources, recovery rates (cluster of symptoms), and the incidence of new medical diagnoses. …”
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A conserved pheromone receptor in the American and the Asian palm weevils is also activated by host plant volatiles by Ludvine Brajon, Arthur Comte, Rémi Capoduro, Camille Meslin, Binu Antony, Mohammed Ali Al-Saleh, Arnab Pain, Emmanuelle Jacquin-Joly, Nicolas Montagné

“…This study not only reveals evolutionary conservation of odorant receptor tuning across the two palm weevil species, but also questions the specificity of pheromone detection usually observed in insects.…”
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