In-depth characterization of Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)-encoding plasmids points at transposon-related transmission of resistance genes by Vincent F. van Almsick, Vincent F. van Almsick, Annika Sobkowiak, Annika Sobkowiak, Natalie Scherff, Franziska Schuler, Johannes Benedict Oehm, Christian Böing, Alexander Mellmann, Vera Schwierzeck

“…Core genome multi-locus sequence typing analysis (cgMLST) identified two distinct genetic clusters: a sequence type (ST) 307 cluster (n = 5) and a ST101 cluster (n = 2). …”
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Establishment of a nomogram-based prognostic model (LASSO-Cox regression) for predicting platelet storage lesions under different storage conditions by Jun Xiao, Huimin Li, Xiaowei Li, Huifen Lei, Zhicai Li, Cuiying Li, Cuiying Li

“…Through microRNA sequencing, we identified 13 differentially expressed miRNAs with platelets storage lesions (PSLs). …”
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Impact Mechanisms of Different Ecological Forest Restoration Modes on Soil Microbial Diversity and Community Structure in Loess Hilly Areas by Gang Chen, Jinjun Cai, Weiqian Li, Yitong Liu, Yan Wu, Tongtong Wang

“…Moreover, the soil microbial diversity and community structure, functional gene diversity, and differences in the restoration modes were deeply analyzed by meta-genomic sequencing technology, and the inherent driving correlation and mechanisms among these indicators were discussed. …”
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Identification of gray leaf spot–resistant donor lines in tropical maize germplasm and their agronomic performance under artificial inoculation by L. M. Suresh, Manje Gowda, Yoseph Beyene, Dan Makumbi, Kulai Amadu Manigben, Kulai Amadu Manigben, Kulai Amadu Manigben, Juan Burgueño, Robert Okayo, Vincent W. Woyengo, Boddupalli M. Prasanna

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Ultrasound and genetic findings in a case series of fetuses presenting vertebral defects by Wanqin Xie, Lin Zhou, Ai Hu, Jing Chen, Jialun Pang, Hui Xi, Yingchun Luo, Jiancheng Hu, Shuting Yang, Xiaoyang Gao, Hanzhe Kuang, Wanglan Tang, Rui Liu, Silong Wang, Ying Peng

“…WES followed by Sanger sequencing validation identified a novel frameshift duplication mutation TBX6 NM_004608.4: c.989_990dup p.…”
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Low Voltage Ride Through Coordination Control Strategy of DFIG with Series Grid Side Converter by Xin Qi, Can Ding, Jun Zhang, Quan Wang, Wenhui Chen

“…The present study confirms the viability of implementing positive and negative sequences of voltage separation control in the SGSC during both grid faults and steady state. …”
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A Stroll Through Saffron Fields, Cannabis Leaves, and Cherry Reveals the Path to Waste-Derived Antimicrobial Bioproducts by Stefania Lamponi, Roberta Barletta, Michela Geminiani, Alfonso Trezza, Luisa Frusciante, Behnaz Shabab, Collins Nyaberi Nyong’a, Annalisa Santucci

“…Full-proteome multiple sequence alignments across the bacterial strains were used to identify conserved, strain-specific proteins, and molecular docking simulations were applied to predict binding interactions between the most abundant compounds in the extracts and their targets. …”
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The Dialogue study: Protocol for a randomized clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of virtual reality-based psychotherapy plus treatment as usual versus treatment as usual for ea... by Nina K Hansen, Emma S Ries, Thomas Ward, Valentina Cardi, Anne B Christensen, Carsten Hjorthøj, Merete Nordentoft, Nadia Micali, Louise B Glenthøj

“…While this preliminary evidence is promising, further research is needed to evaluate the efficacy of an avatar-based intervention for eating disorders. …”
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Quantitative and qualitative estimation of atherosclerotic plaque burden in vivo at 7T MRI using Gadospin F in comparison to en face preparation evaluated in ApoE KO mice. by Caroline Jung, Sabine Christiansen, Michael Gerhard Kaul, Eva Koziolek, Rudolph Reimer, Jörg Heeren, Gerhard Adam, Markus Heine, Harald Ittrich

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Integrating spatial and single-cell transcriptomes reveals the role of COL1A2(+) MMP1(+/-) cancer-associated fibroblasts in ER-positive breast cancer by Zhi-Hao Yu, Huan-Ling Xu, Shuo Wang, Ying-Xi Li, Gui-Xin Wang, Yao Tian, Zhao-Hui Chen, Wen-Bin Song, Long He, Xin Wang, Xu-Chen Cao, Yue Yu

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Comparative genomic analysis of resistance and virulence genes in staphylococcus epidermidis and their impact on clinical outcome of musculoskeletal infections by Ingrid Nayara Marcelino Santos, Felipe Alberto-Lei, Fernanda Fernandes Santos, Mariana Felix Cerqueira Balera, Mariana Neri Kurihara, Carolina Coelho Cunha, Laís Sales Seriacopi, Thomas Stravinskas Durigon, Fernando Baldy Reis, Ana Karolina Antunes Eisen, Giovana Santos Caleiro, Jansen de Araújo, Edison Luiz Durigon, Giselle Burlamaqui Klautau, Mauro José Salles

“…The logistic regression model’s performance was evaluated by Nagelkerke’s R, which resulted in 47.21%. …”
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Evaluating the role of synanthropic filth flies in the transmission of zoonotic parasites: field and laboratory evidence from different animal rearing sites in upper Egypt with foc... by Omaima Ragab AbdAllah, Refaat M. Gabre, Sara Abdelaal Mohammed, Ahmed Mohamed Korayem, Hala E. Hussein, Alzahraa Abdelraouf Ahmad

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Genetic variation in patent foramen ovale: a case-control genome-wide association study by Bosi Dong, Yajiao Li, Fandi Ai, Jia Geng, Ting Tang, Wan Peng, Yusha Tang, Hui Wang, Zixuan Tian, Fengxiao Bu, Lei Chen

“…Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with PFO were further validated by Sanger sequencing and subsequently were evaluated in a validation cohort. …”
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Deciphering Immunometabolic Landscape in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Integrative Multiomics, Explainable Machine Learning and Experimental Validation by Dong Q, Wu J, Zhang H, Chen X, Xu X, Chen J, Shi C, Luo L, Zhang D

“…Mendelian randomization (MR) and mediation analyses were applied to evaluate causal relationships among plasma metabolites, immune cells, and RA. …”
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Adaptive Practicing Design to Facilitate Self-Regulated Learning by Hongxin Yan, Fuhua Lin, Kinshuk

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The Role of Urinary Microbiome Analysis in the Diagnostic Approach and Management of Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review by Pouyan Shaker, Zohreh Roshani, Ehsan Timajchi, Zahra Sharifi, Sarah Nikzadfar Goli, Behrooz Broumand, Mohammad Ali Shafiee

“…This systematic review aimed to evaluate the current evidence on the urinary microbiome’s role in diagnosing and managing UI, focusing on variations in microbial composition across UI subtypes. …”
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A Study on the Changing Law of Bacterial Communities in the Milk of Bactrian Camels with Subclinical Mastitis by Wanpeng Ma, Lin Zhang, Huaibing Yao, Yi Zhang, Wei Wang, Yifan Liu, Xueting Zhao, Zhanqiang Su

“…However, research on shifts in milk bacterial communities following subclinical mastitis in camels is limited. We evaluated changes in bacterial communities following subclinical mastitis in Bactrian camels. …”
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Dietary <i>Pleurotus citrinopileatus</i> Polysaccharide Improves Growth Performance and Meat Quality Associated with Alterations of Gut Microbiota in Arbor Acre Broilers by Nannan Zhou, Xiaoxiao Song, Changxi Wu, Shuangmin Liang, Liangyu Yang, Changrong Ge, Zhichao Xiao

“…This study aimed to evaluate the impact of <i>Pleurotus citrinopileatus</i> polysaccharide (PCP, including PCP250, PCP500, PCP750, and PCP1000 mg/kg) on the growth performance, meat quality, and microbial composition of Arbor Acre (AA) broilers (total 180) by metabolomics and high-throughput sequencing. …”
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A novel molecular classification system for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: predicting treatment response and metastatic potential through multi-omics analysis by XinYu Liu, YuJun Liu, XuTengYue Tian, Yue Xi, MiaoMiao Lu, Xin Zou, WanTao Chen

“…Methods We integrated single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing data from 59,376 cells across ten datasets using Scissor and scSTAR packages. …”
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A novel NBN germline mutation as the likely inherited etiology of various cancer types in an Iranian family by Akram Sarmadi, Samaneh Adelian, Zahra Nouri, Shaghayegh Haghjooy Javanmard, Rasoul Omidzadeh, Mohammad Amin Tabatabaiefar

“…Sanger sequencing and co-segregation analysis were performed for the variant’s confirmation. …”
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