Functional and structural characterization of mouse Factor H-related B protein unveils a novel dimerization domain shared by FHR-B and FH by Adrián Martín-Ambrosio Doménech, Silvia González Sanz, Bárbara Márquez Tirado, Lucia Juana-López, Elena Goicoechea de Jorge, Santiago Rodríguez de Córdoba, Héctor Martín Merinero

“…Overall, FHR-B shows structural and functional similarities with various human FHRs, suggesting convergent evolution between mouse and human FHRs. Furthermore, this study reveals a novel dimerization domain shared by FHR-B and mouse FH and illustrates the importance of dimerization and monomer orientation in FHRs activity. …”
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Investigating the dynamic history of a promontory ice rise using radar data by M. Reza Ershadi, Reinhard Drews, Jean-Louis Tison, Carlos Martín, A. Clara J. Henry, Falk Marius Oraschewski, Veronica Tsibulskaya, Sainan Sun, Sarah Wauthy, Inka Koch, Paul Dirk Bons, Olaf Eisen, Frank Pattyn

“…This history is often reconstructed from isochrone radar stratigraphy and simulations focusing on Raymond arch evolution beneath the divides. However, this relies on complex ice-flow models where many parameters are unconstrained by observations. …”
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Mineralized Granitic Porphyry of the Yangla Copper Deposit, Western Yunnan, China: Geochemistry of Fluid Inclusions and H-O, S, and Pb Isotopes by Xinfu Wang, Bo Li, ShenJin Guan, Olivier Nadeau, Guo Tang

“…It is demonstrated that the evolution of ore-forming fluid is continuous from the skarn ore body (SOB) stage to the porphyritic ore body stage and belong to the products of the same ore-forming fluid system, and the unisothermal mixing and cooling actions were maybe the main mechanism at the metallic minerals precipitation in mineralized granitic porphyry (MGP). …”
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Bibliometric analysis of the impact of environmental degradation on women and the importance of women’s representation by Y.A. Pratama, M.Y.A. Kadir, A. Rivaldi, I.C. Mulya, S. Amirah, M. Iqhrammullah

“…Thereafter, the co-occurring keywords were utilized to trace the evolution of study themes, resulting in the identification of four main themes with well-established scientific evidence: (1) air pollution impact on pregnancy and its outcome, (2) pollution impact on women’s hormones, (3) environmental impact in urban settings, and (4) heavy metal pollution. …”
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Internal climate variability modulates decadal changes in ocean anthropogenic carbon storage by Holly C Olivarez, Nicole S Lovenduski, Elizabeth Maroon, Jens D Müller, Amanda R Fay, Kristen M Krumhardt, Michael N Levy, Keith Lindsay, Galen A McKinley, Jamin K Rader

“…Observations from global hydrographic surveys reveal the spatial and temporal evolution of the ocean inventory of anthropogenic carbon and suggest substantial decadal variability in historical storage rates. …”
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The Malayan Landscape Paintings by Sarena Abdullah, Yuen Beng Lee

“…This article explores the evolution of the representation of Malaysia in landscape paintings from the early 19th century to mid-20th century by examining selected works and discussing how these artistic renditions reflect the changes that were happening in Malaya, from the types of landscapes produced by British artist-officers to how the British government mooted the Malayan cultural strategy to gain public trust and confidence in their ability to combat insurgency. …”
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Pharmacotherapy for AMD: state-of-the-art by I.A. Koroleva, A.A. Gvetadze, T.B. Romanova

“…<p> <i>The article discusses the evolution of the treatment for a socially important disease, age-related macular degeneration (AMD). …”
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Revised recommendations from the CSO-HNS taskforce on performance of tracheotomy during the COVID-19 pandemic – what a difference a year makes by D. D. Sommer, D. Cote, T. McHugh, M. Corsten, M. A. Tewfik, S. Khalili, K. Fung, M. Gupta, N. Sne, P. T. Engels, E. Weitzel, T. F. E. Brown, J. Paul, K. M. Kost, J. A. Anderson, L. Sowerby, D. Mertz, I. J. Witterick

“…As previously noted, additional evidence may lead to further evolution of these and other similar recommendations. …”
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Neurocognitive impact of different irradiation modalities for patients with grade I-II skull base meningioma: a prospective multi-arm cohort study (CANCER COG) by Paul Lesueur, Florence Joly, Benedicte Clarisse, Justine Lequesne, Dinu Stefan, Jacques Balosso, Marie Lange, Sebastien Thureau, Aurelie Capel, Marie Castera, Berenice Legrand, Nicolas Goliot, Jean Michel Grellard, Thomas Tessonier, Helene Castel, Samuel Valable

“…The rate of clinical symptomatology improvement over time after irradiation, the evolution of health-related quality-of-life, anxiety/depression, fatigue, over time after irradiation, the tumoral local control after irradiation, the progression-free survival (PFS), the professional reintegration for working-age patients will also be assessed. …”
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The large and central Caligo martia eyespot may reduce fatal attacks by birds: a case study supports the deflection hypothesis in nature by Iserhard, Cristiano Agra, Malta, Shimene, Penz, Carla, Fraga, Brenda Barbon, Costa, Camila Abel, Schwantz, Taiane, Bordin, Kauane Maiara

“…Both eyespots and camouflage can be considered efficient functional traits in defence against predation in forest environments, and experiments focusing on local predators and prey are key to our understanding of wing pattern evolution in Lepidoptera.…”
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Genome polymorphism of the synthetic species xTrititrigia cziczinii Tsvel. inferred from AFLP analysis by A. A. Trifonova, K. V. Boris, L. V. Dedova, V. A. Melnik, L. P. Ivanova, N. P. Kuzmina, S. V. Zavgorodniy, V. P. Upelniek

“…The new species is a good object for fundamental research in the field of genetics, phylogeny and evolution of cereals (Poaceae). However, there were practically no genetic studies of ×T. cziczinii. …”
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Plastid genome comparison and phylogenetic analyses of the Chinese group of medicinal species and related taxa within Asparagus genus by Pingxuan Xie, Tinglu Wang, Jiawei Tan, Linyuan Fan, Changkun Liu, Hanjing Yan

“…Overall, this study offers a wealth of informative genetic resources pertinent to Asparagus, thereby enhancing our understanding of its evolution and laying a foundation for species identification, assessment of genetic population diversity, as well as the exploration and conservation of germplasm resources.…”
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Phenomenological understanding of the contribution of bulk and grain boundary precipitates on strengthening in prolonged-aged Al-Zn-Mg-Cu aluminium alloys by Cheng-Ling Tai, Yu-Ning Chiu, Chu-Jen Chen, Shih-Kang Lin, Hsin-Chih Lin, R. Devesh Kumar Misra, Yo-Lun Yang, Chien-Nan Hsiao, Cheng-Si Tsao, Tsai-Fu Chung

“…This study is aimed at elucidating the mechanistic impact of structural evolution of bulk and grain boundary precipitates on the strength-ductility balance in prolonged artificial aged Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys. …”
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An updated systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression of the factors associated with human visceral leishmaniasis in the Americas by Anna Gabryela Sousa Duarte, Guilherme Loureiro Werneck, Sarah de Farias Lelis, Thays Santos Mendonça, Daniela Dias Vasconcelos, Tiago Silveira Gontijo, Álisson Oliveira dos Santos, Lucas Edel Donato, Vinícius Silva Belo

“…Studies were classified according to level of evidence using the GRADE approach and the evolution in the quality of investigations was assessed. …”
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Analysis of CYP701A1 genes in gossypium species and functional characterization through gene silencing by Zhao Liang, Di Jiachun, Guo Qi, Xu Zhenzhen, Zhao Jun, Xu Peng, Xu Jianwen, Liu Jianguang, Shen Xinlian, Chen Xusheng

“…Subsequently, 40 CYP701A1 genes were identified from various genomes and conducted a comprehensive analysis of their structure and evolution. Virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) technology was utilized to knock out the GhCYP701A1 gene in Gossypium hirsutum ac TM-1. …”
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A new approach to continuous monitoring of carbon use efficiency and biosynthesis in soil microbes from measurement of CO₂ and O₂ by K. E. Smart, D. O. Breecker, C. B. Blackwood, C. B. Blackwood, C. B. Blackwood, T. M. Gallagher

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Transcription factors MhyFIL1 and MhyFIL3 <i>(Monotropa hypopitys)</i> determine the asymmetric development of above-ground lateral organs in plants by A. V. Shchennikova, A. M. Kamionskaya, A. V. Nezhdanova, K. S. Gavrilova, M. A. Filyushin, E. Z. Kochieva, K. G. Skryabin

“…The origin of leaves and leaf-like lateral organs is associated, among other factors, with the evolution of the YABBY genes, which are divided into“vegetative” and evolutionarily recent“reproductive” genes, with regard to their expression profiles. …”
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Pain as a Symptom of Mental Health Conditions Among Undocumented Migrants in France: Results From a Cross-Sectional Study by Sohela Moussaoui, Sohela Moussaoui, Sohela Moussaoui, Nicolas Vignier, Nicolas Vignier, Nicolas Vignier, Stephanie Guillaume, Florence Jusot, Florence Jusot, Antoine Marsaudon, Jérôme Wittwer, Jérôme Wittwer, Paul Dourgnon

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Optimizing strength and corrosion resistance of the metastable β-alloy Ti–35Nb–7Zr–5Ta alloy by equal-channel angular pressing by R. Silva, J. Silva, C.C. Viana, C.R.M. Afonso, P. Hammer, D.C.C. Magalhães, A.H. Plaine, C.A.D. Rovere

“…This study examines how microstructural evolution through equal-channel angular pressing (ECAP) at room temperature and 300 °C influences Young's modulus, hardness, and corrosion resistance. …”
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Search for and functional annotation of multi-domain PLA2 family proteins in flatworms by M. E. Bocharnikova, I. I. Turnaev, D. A. Afonnikov

“…Our results made it possible for the first time to systematically identify PLA2 sequences in flatworms, and demonstrated that their evolution is subject to gene loss processes characteristic of parasite genomes in general. …”
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