The Role of Reproductive Modes in Shaping Genetic Diversity in Polyploids: A Comparative Study of Selfing, Outcrossing, and Apomictic <i>Paspalum</i> Species by A. Verena Reutemann, Mara Schedler, Diego H. Hojsgaard, Elsa A. Brugnoli, Alex L. Zilli, Carlos A. Acuña, Ana I. Honfi, Eric J. Martínez

“…Contrary to previous findings, selfing (<i>Paspalum regnellii</i> and <i>P. urvillei</i>) and outcrossing (<i>P. durifolium</i> and <i>P. ionanthum</i>) species exhibited similar phenotypic diversity patterns, with low intrapopulation variability and no morphological differentiation among populations. …”
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Identification and multi-omics analysis of essential coding and long non-coding genes in colorectal cancer by Yanguo Li, Zixing Meng, Chengjiang Fan, Hao Rong, Yang Xi, Qi Liao

“…Essential genes are indispensable for the survival of cancer cell. CRISPR/Cas9-based pooled genetic screens have distinguished the essential genes and their functions in distinct cellular processes. …”
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Reassortment Dynamics: Phylogeography and Evolution of H4N9 Influenza Viruses by Nataliia A. Bobrova, Ekaterina D. Lisenenkova, Ekaterina S. Avsievich, Olga N. Mityaeva, Pavel Yu Volchkov, Andrey A. Deviatkin

“…In addition, a comparison of phylogenetic and geographic patterns suggests that H4N9 viruses have undergone multiple trans-regional transmissions. …”
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Human-Centric Cognitive State Recognition Using Physiological Signals: A Systematic Review of Machine Learning Strategies Across Application Domains by Kaizhe Jin, Adrian Rubio-Solis, Ravi Naik, Daniel Leff, James Kinross, George Mylonas

“…This systematic review analyses advancements in cognitive state recognition from 2010 to early 2024, evaluating 405 relevant articles from an initial pool of 2398 records identified through five databases: Scopus, Engineering Village, Web of Science, IEEE Xplore, and PubMed. …”
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Clade 2.3.4.4b Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 Pathology in a Common Shorebird Species (Sanderling; <i>Calidris alba</i>) in Virginia, USA by Victoria A. Andreasen, Emily G. Phillips, Aidan M. O’Reilly, C. Robert Stilz, Rebecca L. Poulson, Ruth Boettcher, John K. Tracey, Nicole M. Nemeth

“…Due to their small size and cryptic plumage patterns, opportunities for carcass recovery and postmortem evaluation in sanderlings (<i>Calidris alba</i>) and other shorebirds are rare. …”
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Deep Learning-Based Cascaded Light Source Detection for Link Alignment in Underwater Wireless Optical Communication by Bowen Jia, Wenmin Ge, Jingxuan Cheng, Zihao Du, Renming Wang, Guangbin Song, Yufan Zhang, Chengye Cai, Sitong Qin, Jing Xu

“…This dataset comprises 2200 images captured in a standard swimming pool, covering a misalignment range far beyond existing studies. …”
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Modeling plankton diversity in a coupled optical-biogeochemical ocean framework by Eva Álvarez, Guido Occhipinti, Gianpiero Cossarini, Cosimo Solidoro, Cosimo Solidoro, Paolo Lazzari, Paolo Lazzari

“…Currently, state of the art models do not include plankton diversity explicitly and pool taxa with similar traits into a limited number of state variables or functional types. …”
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Extrinsic mortality and senescence: a guide for the perplexed by de Vries, Charlotte, Galipaud, Matthias, Kokko, Hanna

“…We discuss the possibility that empirically found Williams-like patterns provide indirect evidence for population regulation operating via harming the production or fitness prospects of juveniles, as opposed to the survival of established breeders. …”
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Diversity of Gracilariaceae (Gracilariales, Rhodophyta) Across Distinct Ecosystems in Zhanjiang, China: A Foundation for Screening Potential Cultivable Species in Southern China by Zhaojun Zeng, Enyi Xie, Huaqiang Tan, Xuefeng Wang, Wencheng Yang, Nenghui Li, Qun Lai, Kun Lin, Manning Lei, Xinlu Wu, Jianjun Cui

“…The diversity and seasonal and spatial distribution patterns of Gracilariaceae species in different ecosystems were systematically analyzed, and taxonomic studies were performed on species with disputed taxonomic identities using morphological and multi‐gene marker techniques to clarify their classification status. …”
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Eastern filbert blight resistant Corylus avellana identified from 20 years of germplasm introduction and evaluation at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA by Daniel C. Jacobs, Ronald S. Revord, John M. Capik, Thomas J. Molnar

“…Notably, this shift from resistant to susceptible phenotype was severe and abrupt and patterns were observed within related seed lots. These patterns were also apparent in trees where their resistance (R) genes were mapped. …”
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Virome profiling of Aedes albopictus across urban ecosystems in Guangdong reveals sex-specific diversity by Qianlin Li, Jicheng Huang, Yanrong Zhou, Qin Wu, Jian Zhou, Fengxia He, Lirun He, Yongxia Shi, Cheng Guo, Jun Dai

“…Results A comparative analysis of virome profiles in male and female Aedes albopictus across five regions of Guangdong Province (Chaozhou, Guangzhou, Shaoguan, Shenzhen, Zhanjiang) revealed significant viral distribution patterns influenced by both sex and geographic location. …”
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The Seasonal Incidence of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Carter J. K. White, Jacob D. Kodra, Harshavardhan Bollepalli, Kai Yang, Scott E. Van Valin, Xue-Cheng Liu

“…Recognizing seasonal variation patterns may inform early diagnosis and intervention in SCFE, improving outcomes in pediatric physeal injuries.…”
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Antimicrobial resistance in bacterial wound, skin, soft tissue and surgical site infections in Central, Eastern, Southern and Western Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Edward J M Monk, Timothy P W Jones, Felix Bongomin, Winnie Kibone, Yakobo Nsubuga, Nelson Ssewante, Innocent Muleya, Lauryn Nsenga, V Bhargavi Rao, Kevin van Zandvoort

“…Estimates for proportions were pooled in meta-analyses, to estimate the isolation prevalence of each bacterial species and the proportion of resistance observed to each antibiotic class. …”
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Features of students’ perceptions of urban graffiti with significant educational potential by O. V. Kruzhkova, M. R. Babikova, S. D. Robin

“…These texts were selected from a pool of 2,000 photographs, which were taken of texts vandalised in the megacities of the Russian Federation. …”
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Assessing the irrigation water requirement and irrigation water use at a house scale in Las Vegas Valley by Rubab Saher, Thomas Ott

“…By understanding the variability in irrigation patterns and the potential for water wastage, regions facing similar challenges can adapt the framework to have a better understanding of the status quo of irrigation strategies.…”
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Comprehensive Analysis of Codon Usage Bias in Human Papillomavirus Type 51 by Tan Xiaochun, Bao Siwen, Lu Xiaolei, Lu Binbin, Shen Weifeng, Jiang Chaoyue

“…Examining the codon usage bias of the organism can offer valuable insights into its evolutionary patterns and its relationship with the host. This study comprehensively analyzed codon usage bias in HPV-51 by examining 64 complete genome sequences sourced from the NCBI GenBank database. …”
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Aspects of morphofunctional relationships in the “parasite–host” system in carp phylometroidosis by V. Bozhyk, R. Tafiichuk, I. Kychun, D. Hufriy

“…The patterns of development and morphofunctional relationships in carp phylometroidosis are highlighted using histomorphological analysis. …”
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Exploring disease perception and experiences of postoperative patients with Stanford type A aortic dissection: a qualitative study by Shuangdui Ji, Donglian Zheng, Shilin Ma, Shuping Guo, Fuzhen Ma, Changqi Yin, Guangli Mi

“…Healthcare providers should closely monitor physical symptoms, systematically address psychological fluctuations, develop targeted interventions based on identified coping patterns, and design patient-centered care models to address unmet needs. …”
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Polymorphisms of an innate immune gene, toll-like receptor 4, and aggressive prostate cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Pei-Hsuan Weng, Yi-Ling Huang, John H Page, Jen-Hau Chen, Jianfeng Xu, Stella Koutros, Sonja Berndt, Stephen Chanock, Meredith Yeager, John S Witte, Rosalind A Eeles, Douglas F Easton, David E Neal, Jenny Donovan, Freddie C Hamdy, Kenneth R Muir, Graham Giles, Gianluca Severi, Jeffrey R Smith, Carmela R Balistreri, Irene M Shui, Yen-Ching Chen

“…<h4>Background</h4>Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) is one of the best known TLR members expressed on the surface of several leukocytes and tissue cells and has a key function in detecting pathogen and danger-associated molecular patterns. The role of TLR4 in the pathophysiology of several age-related diseases is also well recognized, such as prostate cancer (PCa). …”
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The metabolome of male and female individuals with knee osteoarthritis is influenced by 18-months of weight loss intervention: the IDEA trial by Hope D. Welhaven, Avery H. Welfley, Brian Bothner, Stephen P. Messier, Richard F. Loeser, Ronald K. June

“…A randomly selected subset of serum samples were extracted and analyzed via liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry combined with metabolomic profiling to unveil mechanisms associated with types of intervention and disease. Extracted serum was pooled and fragmentation patterns were analyzed to identify metabolites that statistically differentially regulated between groups. …”
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