Integrative single-cell and multi-omics analyses reveal ferroptosis-associated gene expression and immune microenvironment heterogeneity in gastric cancer by Shupeng Zhang, Zhaojin Li, Gang Hu, Hekai Chen

“…Abstract Gastric cancer (GC), a prevalent malignancy worldwide, encompasses a multitude of biological processes in its progression. Recently, ferroptosis, a novel mode of cell demise, has become a focal point in cancer research. …”
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Transcriptome analysis of early pregnancy vitamin D status and spontaneous preterm birth. by Aishwarya P Yadama, Hooman Mirzakhani, Thomas F McElrath, Augusto A Litonjua, Scott T Weiss

“…However, the potential mechanisms and biological pathways are unknown.<h4>Objectives</h4>To investigate early pregnancy gene expression signatures associated with both vitamin D insufficiency and sPTB. …”
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Analysis of functional and phylogenetic diversity of bat communities: insights from resource use in the Pantanal and Cerrado by Marcione B. de Oliveira, Luiz Flamarion B. de Oliveira, Cibele R. Bonvicino

“…Abstract Background Assessing the structure of communities requires analysis of multiple dimensions of biological diversity. Such approaches provide a broader understanding of the ecological and historical factors involved in the formation and maintenance of communities. …”
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Antimicrobial and antiproliferative activity of biosynthesized manganese nanocomposite with amide derivative originated by endophytic Aspergillus terreus by Nashwa El-Gazzar, Reem Farouk, Nervana S. Diab, Gamal Rabie, Basel Sitohy

“…Abstract Background Scientists have faced difficulties in synthesizing natural substances with potent biological activity from cost-effective sources. Endophytic fungi metabolites with nanoparticles have been utilized to develop a friendly, suitable procedure to address this problem and ameliorate the average amount of antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer materials. …”
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Bibliometric Analysis on Global Research Trends of Airborne Microorganisms in Recent Ten Years (2011–2020) by Yonghao Jia, Yihan Chen, Ping Yan, Qianli Huang

“…Abstract In recent years, exposure to bioaerosols—airborne particles of biological origin—has become a significant public health concern. …”
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Herbal HuoXueTongFu Formula with anti-inflammatory and fibrinolytic activity regulation for the prevention of postoperative peritoneal adhesions by Lili Yang, Lili Yang, Yali Wang, Yali Wang, Zhengjun Li, Zhengjun Li, Wen Li, Yanqi Chen, Ziyang Kong, Huixiang Zhang, Jiafei Wu, Mingqi Shang, Ming Li, Yaoyao Bian, Yaoyao Bian, Yaoyao Bian, Li Zeng, Li Zeng

“…The core targets, critical biological processes, and underlying pathways of HXTF and PPA were identified via a series of network pharmacological methods. …”
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Rice genotypes (Oryza sativa) respond to varying planting dates and environmental conditions by 1Asif Ali Kaleri, 1Danish Manzoor,1Rabia Laghari,2Muzamil Awan, 3Bina Khanzada, 4Hafsa Munir, 2Saba Solangi, 2Tameer Hyder Shah.5Ameer Jan, 6Laiba Ashfaq, 2Ghulam Sajjad Kaleri Kaleri

“…The crops had the following traits: a 97.27 cm plant height, an average of 19.18 tillers per plant, a 20.11 cm panicle length, a 29.82 g seed index, 8964 kg/ha of biological yield, 5330 kg/ha of grain output, and an 84.11% harvest index. …”
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On the space of SARS-CoV-2 genetic sequence variants by A. Yu. Palyanov, N. V. Palyanova

“…In this article, we analyze the space of possible variants of SARS-CoV-2 genetic sequences both from a mathematical point of view and taking into account the biological limitations inherent in this system, known both from general biological knowledge and from the consideration of the characteristics of this particular virus. …”
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Comparative enrichment of complete ammonium oxidation bacteria in floccular sludge reactors: Sequencing batch reactor vs. continuous stirred tank reactor by Ying Zhu, Jiaying Hou, Fangang Meng, Meiying Xu, Limin Lin, Linyan Yang, Xueming Chen

“…This study attempted to compare the enrichment of complete ammonium oxidation (comammox) bacteria, which are affiliated with Nitrospira and not able to generate nitrous oxide (N2O, a potent greenhouse gas) through biological pathways, in two commonly-utilized configurations of floccular sludge reactors, i.e., sequencing batch reactor (SBR) and continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR), under the ammonium condition of mainstream wastewater (i.e., 40.0 g-N/m3). …”
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Childhood violence exposure and its contributing factors in Indonesia: a secondary data analysis of the National Survey on Children and Adolescents’ Life Experience by Dwi Octa Amalia, Sabarinah Sabarinah, Kemal N Siregar, Ella Nurlaella Hadi

“…Factors associated with violence exposure include being a working children (OR 1.85; 95% CI 1.48 to 2.32), not living with biological parents (OR 1.25; 95% CI 1.02 to 1.54) and witnessing violence in the home or neighbourhood (OR 6.78; 95% CI 5.78 to 7.97), all of which increase the risk of childhood violence exposure.Conclusions The findings highlight the necessity to focus on vulnerable groups such as working children, those not living with biological parents and children exposed to violence in the home. …”
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Progress towards an eco-friendly insect pest management approach in subtropical agro-ecosystems (South Africa) by Tertia Grové

“…Biological control products also need to be tested against citrus thrips on mango. …”
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A comprehensive assessment of source material for apple breeding for immunity and fruit quality by E. V. Ulyanovskaya, T. G. Prichko, L. D. Chalaya

“….), the quality and marketability of fruits, the content of biologically active substances underlying the antioxidant  properties of fruits. …”
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Nano-Azo Ligand and Its Superhydrophobic Complexes: Synthesis, Characterization, DFT, Contact Angle, Molecular Docking, and Antimicrobial Studies by Gehad G. Mohamed, Walaa H. Mahmoud, Ahmed M. Refaat

“…The results showed that all the tested compounds have significant biological activities with different sensitivity levels. …”
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Isolation and Characterization of an Adult Stem Cell Population from Human Epidural Fat by Nedaa Al-Jezani, Roger Cho, Anand O. Masson, Brian Lenehan, Roman Krawetz, Frank G. Lyons

“…Summary of Background Data. The biological function, if any, has yet to be determined for HEF. …”
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A Network Meta-Analysis to Compare Effectiveness of Baricitinib and Other Treatments in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients with Inadequate Response to Methotrexate by Walid Fakhouri, Xiaofei Wang, Inmaculada de La Torre, Claudia Nicolay

“…Sensitivity analysis including 10 additional RCTs with up to 20% of patients with prior biologic use showed BARI 4 mg + MTX to be more effective than tocilizumab (TCZ) 8 mg + MTX on ACR20 (OR 1.44). …”
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Enhancing maize yield, water use efficiency, and Zn content under drought stress by applying Zn-solubilizing bacteria by Fahimeh Khaledi, Hamidreza Balouchi, Mohsen Movahhedi Dehnavi, Amin Salehi

“…Similarly, under sufficient irrigation, Zn seed priming with P. aeruginosa increased grain yield by 39.6 % and biological yield by 14.9 % compared with the control. …”
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Phenotypic stability of spring bread wheat regenerant lines by V. Yu. Stupko, A. V. Sidorov

“…‘Novosibirskaya 15’ were more stable than their donor genotype from the biological viewpoint as well as from the agronomic one. …”
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Nanoparticle-mediated gene delivery techniques in plant systems by Kuber Shivashakarappa, Sureshbabu Marriboina, Korsi Dumenyo, Ali Taheri, Zeinab Yadegari

“…Based on the mode of delivery the conventional plant gene delivery methods are divided into three main categories: biological (Agrobacterium-mediated transformation), physical (biolistic and electroporation), and chemical (Polyethylene glycol mediated and liposome-mediated gene delivery). …”
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Liquid crystal template-assisted electrodeposition of nanoporous nickel microspheres: A sensitive electrochemical sensing platform for electrocatalytic oxidation and quantitative d... by R. Dehdari Vais, M. Negahdary, S.R. Rasouli Nasrabadi, A. Rahi, S.A. Dastgheib, H. Heli

“…l-carnitine (LC) is a vital constituent of mammalian tissues, has a significant role in the function of different biological systems, and its determination is of great interest. …”
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Effect of substrate temperature and stages duration on recycling of agro-industrial residues through Pleurotus ostreatus production by Sami Abou Fayssal, Milena Yordanova, Youssef Sassine

“…At Stage 2, combined substrate temp positively affected biological efficiency (BE) and biological yield (BY). …”
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