Exploring the Spatial Variation in the Microbiota and Bile Acid Metabolism of the Compound Stomach in Intensively Farmed Yaks by Shichun He, Zaimei Yuan, Sifan Dai, Zibei Wang, Shusheng Zhao, Bin Zhang, Huaming Mao, Dongwang Wu

“…Our results showed that the gastrointestinal microbiota mainly distributes in the four-chambered stomach, with the highest microbial diversity in the reticulum. …”
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A chromosome-level reference genome assembly of the Small snakehead (Channa asiatica) by Haiyang Liu, Jiafeng Liu, Tongxin Cui, Jin Zhang, Qing Luo, Shuzhan Fei, Kunci Chen, Xinping Zhu, Mi Ou, Jian Zhao

“…Abstract The Small snakehead (Channa asiatica) is an economically important species in both aquaculture and ornamental trade, mainly distributed in South China and Southeast Asia. …”
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Entanglement-Based Artificial Topology: Neighboring Remote Network Nodes by Si-Yi Chen, Jessica Illiano, Angela Sara Cacciapuoti, Marcello Caleffi

“…Thus, the possibility of implementing unparalleled network functionalities by exploiting entanglement is gaining huge attention. …”
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The serum proteomic profile in patients with migraine by Yating Han, Yuan Wang, Xiajuan Zou, Huailian Guo, Huailian Guo

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The involvement of Argonaute molecule PIWI in the antiviral immunity of oyster Crassostrea gigas by Yuhao Jin, Xue Qiao, Yuqing Zeng, Yiqing Wang, Lilin Hou, Xinyu Zhao, Sicong Wang, Lingling Wang, Linsheng Song

“…Immunocytochemistry assay revealed that CgPIWI proteins were mainly distributed in the cytoplasm of haemocytes. …”
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Solid-state synthesis of PANI-TiO2 nanocomposite: Investigation of reaction conditions, nature of oxidant and electrical properties by F. Sadegh, A. R. Modarresi-Alam, M. Noroozifar, H. Mansouri-Torshizi

“…The electrical conductivities, cyclic voltammetry, bandgap energy (Eg), and morphology of the nanocomposites are mainly dependent on the type of oxidants and reaction conditions. …”
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Chinese Torreya grandis cv. Merrillii seed oil affects obesity through accumulation of sciadonic acid and altering the composition of gut microbiota by Huan Wang, Ye Li, Rui Wang, Huaifei Ji, Chenyang Lu, Xiurong Su

“…Merrillii (Taxace, Torreya) is mainly distributed across the hilly areas of subtropical China and is well known for its nutritional value. …”
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Global trends and practice patterns in virtual reality simulation training for ophthalmic surgery: an international survey use of virtual reality simulation training around the wor... by Lea Dormegny, Remi Yaïci, Emilia Koestel, Sorcha Ní Dhubhghaill, Chetan Ahiwalay, Ashish Bacchav, Jean-Louis Bourges, Gauthier Dechriste, H. Burkhard Dick, Helena Prior Filipe, Elias Flockerzi, David Gaucher, Van Charles Lansingh, Pamela Gonzalez, Bonnie An Henderson, Salome Kuntz, Rindra Rafanomezantsoa, Jean-Marie Andre, Guillermo Rocha, Antoine Rousseau, Arnaud Sauer, Marion Schaeffer, Berthold Seitz, Lauriana Solecki, Ann Sofia Skou Thomsen, Nabil Chakfe, Anne Lejay, Tristan Bourcier

“…The EyeSi VR Magic was the most frequently reported simulator (80%, mainly in Europe/North America), followed by HelpMeSee (48%, primarily in Europe/India/Madagascar). …”
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Comprehensive Analysis of the <i>UGT</i> Gene Superfamily in <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> by Yang Liu, Minghui Guan, Kunliang Zou, Tonghan Wang, Haiyang Wang, Lu Sun, Bo Feng, Jiali Ding, Xiang Gao, Yongfu Wang, Degong Wu, Junli Du

“…UDP-glycosyltransferases (UGTs) are widely distributed enzymes in living organisms that catalyze the transfer of glycosyl groups from donor molecules to acceptor molecules’ glycoside ligands. …”
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Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of the Shaker-Type K+ Channel Genes in Prunus persica (L.) Batsch by Yong Yang, Jinlong Han, Yue Zhang, Shizhuo Lin, Meixia Liang, Lizi Zhao, Zhizhong Song

“…This study lays a molecular basis for further functional studies of the shaker-type K+ channel genes in peach and provides a theoretical foundation for K+ nutrition and balance research in fruit trees.…”
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A population genomic characterization of copy number variation in the opportunistic fungal pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus. by Shu Zhao, John G Gibbons

“…Of A. fumigatus genomic studies to-date, most focus mainly on single nucleotide polymorphisms and large structural variants, while overlooking the contribution of copy number variation (CNV). …”
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Preliminary screening of new biomarkers for sepsis using bioinformatics and experimental validation. by Hao Wang, Wei Xiong, Wu Zhong, Yingchun Hu

“…S100A11 and QPCT were widely distributed in all immune cells, and QPCT was mainly localized in the macrophage cell lineage. …”
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Structurally Similar Mycotoxins Aflatoxin B₁ and Sterigmatocystin Trigger Different and Distinctive High-Resolution Mutational Spectra in Mammalian Cells by Pennapa Thongararm, Marisa Chancharoen, Nutchapong Suwanwong, Somsak Ruchirawat, Mathuros Ruchirawat, Bogdan I. Fedeles, Robert G. Croy, John M. Essigmann

“…The two toxins differ structurally in the puckered cyclopentenone ring of AFB₁ and in the planar xanthone functionality of ST. While both toxins mainly induce GC→TA mutations, the aforementioned differences in structure apparently trigger unique patterns of mutations, as revealed by high-resolution duplex sequencing of MEF genomes. …”
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Snow Leopard and Himalayan Wolf: Food Habits and Prey Selection in the Central Himalayas, Nepal. by Madhu Chetri, Morten Odden, Per Wegge

“…Top carnivores play an important role in maintaining energy flow and functioning of the ecosystem, and a clear understanding of their diets and foraging strategies is essential for developing effective conservation strategies. …”
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Living Away From Specialized Pollinators: The Pollination System of Ceiba pentandra in the Yucatan Peninsula by Henry Dzul‐Cauich, Kathryn E. Stoner, Carlos N. Ibarra‐Cerdeña, Miguel A. Munguía‐Rosas

“…As predicted, we found five functional groups of nocturnal and diurnal pollinators. …”
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Straw Incorporation and Nitrogen Fertilization Enhance Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration by Promoting Aggregate Stability and Iron Oxide Transformation by Zhichang Jing, Shirong Zhang, Zeqiang Sun, Zhaohui Liu, Shenglin Liu, Xiaodong Ding

“…Meanwhile, polysaccharides-C and aromatic-C were mainly distributed in small macro-aggregates, forming aromatic Fe complexes with Fep and remaining at the aggregate interface. …”
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Identification of genetic locus with resistance to take-all in the wheat-Psathyrostachys huashanica Keng introgression line H148 by Sheng-sheng BAI, Han-bing ZHANG, Jing HAN, Jian-hui WU, Jia-chuang LI, Xing-xia GENG, Bo-ya LÜ, Song-feng XIE, De-jun HAN, Ji-xin ZHAO, Qun-hui YANG, Jun WU, Xin-hong CHEN

“…Bulked segregant analysis combined with wheat axiom 660K genotyping array analysis showed the polymorphic SNPs with take-all resistance from P. huashanica alien introgression were mainly distributed on the chromosome 2A. Genotyping of the F2 population using the KASP marker mapped a major QTL in an interval of 68.8–70.1 Mb on 2AS. …”
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Response of Pedunculate Oak (<i>Quercus robur</i> L.) to Adverse Environmental Conditions in Genetic and Dendrochronological Studies by Konstantin V. Krutovsky, Anna A. Popova, Igor A. Yakovlev, Yulai A. Yanbaev, Sergey M. Matveev

“…Pedunculate oak (<i>Quercus robur</i> L.) is widely distributed across Europe and serves critical ecological, economic, and recreational functions. …”
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Postweaning horizontal movements and diving behavior of a recovering grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica) population in the western North Atlantic by Eleanor I. Heywood, Kimberly T. Murray, Lynda Doughty, Robert A. DiGiovanni, Douglas B. Sigourney

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Large-scale integration of meta-QTL and genome-wide association study identifies genomic regions and candidate genes for photosynthetic efficiency traits in bread wheat by Ming Chen, Tao Chen, Letong Yun, Zhuo Che, Jingfu Ma, Binxue Kong, Jiangying Long, Chunhua Cheng, Kaiqi Guo, Peipei Zhang, Lijian Guo, Delong Yang

“…Consequently, 718 initial QTLs were refined into 74 MQTLs, which were distributed on all wheat chromosomes except 1D, 3 A, 4B, and 5B. …”
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