Pharmacological Vitamin C-induced high H2O2 generation mediates apoptotic cell death by caspase 3/7 activation in breast cancer tumor spheroids by Ali Mussa, Mahasin Hamid, Khalid Hajissa, Ahmad Hafiz Murtadha, Mohammad A. I. Al-Hatamleh, Noor Fatmawati Mokhtar, Vuk Uskoković, Magdalena Plebanski, Rohimah Mohamud, Rosline Hassan

“…However, the anticancer activity of Vit-C has not been investigated in realistic 3D models of human cancers, especially with respect to breast cancer (BC), and its potential benefits remain under debate. …”
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Selection and Engineering of Novel Brighter Bioluminescent Reporter Gene and Color- Tuning Luciferase for pH-Sensing in Mammalian Cells by Vanessa R. Bevilaqua, Gabriel F. Pelentir, Moema A. Hausen, Eliana A. R. Duek, Vadim R. Viviani

“…Therefore, we prospected and engineered novel pH-sensitive firefly luciferases for mammalian cells. We humanized the luciferases of <i>Amydetes vivianii</i> (Amy-Luc) and <i>Cratomorphus distinctus</i> (Crt-Luc) fireflies, inserted them into the pCDNA3 vector, and compared their bioluminescence and pH-sensing properties with those of <i>Macrolampis</i> firefly luciferase (Mac-Luc) inside fibroblasts. …”
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Regulation of adipocyte differentiation and lipid metabolism by novel synthetic chromenes exploring anti-obesity and broader therapeutic potential by Kewalin Inthanon, Natthawut Wong-a-nan, Srisulak Dheeranupattana, Andres Garcia Guerra, Neal M. Davies, Chatchai Kesornpun, Sasithorn Sangher, Prasat Kittakoop

“…This study presents several promising prospects for the development of synthetic chromenes as potential anti-obesity agents, opening new avenues for drug discovery and benefitting individuals worldwide in addressing obesity-related challenges to human health. In addition, predictive in silico modeling was performed on the identified candidate chromenes. …”
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Acute and prolonged toxicity assessment of Cannabis sativa extract in rodents and lagomorphs by Alana C. Costa, Arquimedes Gasparotto, Jr., Alana A.K. Garcia, Cícero A.C. Pereira, Emerson L.B. Lourenço, Helena P.G. Joaquim

“…Given the growing interest in cannabinoid-containing products for human use and the fact that most cannabis treatments utilize entire inflorescence rather than isolated compounds, the current studies aim to evaluate the preclinical safety of a full-spectrum composition (THC, CBD, minor cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids) Cannabis sativa extract (CSE). …”
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The job performance and job burnout relationship: a panel data comparison of four groups of academics’ job performance by Miao Lei, Miao Lei, Gazi Mahabubul Alam, Karima Bashir, Karima Bashir

“…The KPI scores and frequency of burnout counseling was collected from the human resource department and the medical health centers.FindingsThe results showed that academics’ job burnout is influenced by their job performance (β = −0.014, p &lt; 0.001). …”
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The Effects of Employee Relations, Workplace Well-Being, and Compensation on Turnover Intentions: The Mediation Role of Work Stress by Tine Yuliantini, Abdul Rahmat, Eri Marlapa, Fadhila Dhia Malihah, Endri

“…The findings contribute significantly to developing previous empirical literature on human resource management regarding the relationship between work stress and TI. …”
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Modeling of auditory neuropathy spectrum disorders associated with the TEME43 variant reveals impaired gap junction function of iPSC-derived glia-like support cells by Xiaoming Kang, Xiaoming Kang, Lu Ma, Lu Ma, Lu Ma, Jie Wen, Jie Wen, Wei Gong, Wei Gong, Xianlin Liu, Xianlin Liu, Yihan Hu, Yihan Hu, Zhili Feng, Zhili Feng, Qiancheng Jing, Qiancheng Jing, Yuexiang Cai, Yuexiang Cai, Sijun Li, Xinzhang Cai, Kai Yuan, Yong Feng, Yong Feng, Yong Feng, Yong Feng, Yong Feng

“…While some studies have been conducted using animal models, its pathogenic mechanisms in humans remain unclear. TMEM43 is predominantly expressed in cochlear glia-like support cells (GLSs) and plays a vital role in gap junction intercellular communication. …”
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Moscatilin inhibits vascular calcification by activating IL13RA2-dependent inhibition of STAT3 and attenuating the WNT3/β-catenin signalling pathway by Tingting Zhang, Mengmeng Zhu, Jialing Ma, Zhenghong Liu, Zhidan Zhang, Meijie Chen, Yaping Zhao, Huaxin Li, Shengnan Wang, Xiaoning Wei, Wenwen Zhang, Xiaoxiao Yang, Peter J. Little, Danielle Kamato, Hao Hu, Yajun Duan, Baotong Zhang, Jianbo Xiao, Suowen Xu, Yuanli Chen

“…In vitro, we established the cellular model of osteogenesis of human aortic smooth muscle cells (HASMCs) under phosphate conditions. …”
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TaWI12 may be involved in pistillody and leaf cracking in wheat by Yuhuan Guo, Yan Zhang, Yuhao Li, Yichao Wu, Mingli Liao, Zhengsong Peng, Zaijun Yang, Yonghong Zhou

“…Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a crucial staple crop upon which human sustenance relies. Consequently, investigating the developmental mechanisms of pistils and stamens in wheat is profoundly significant for enhancing wheat characteristics and boosting productivity. …”
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Improvement of soil quality through biochar in rice under wastewater irrigated soil: Effects on heavy metals reduction by Sayon Mukherjee, Satish Kumar Singh, Raimundo Jiménez Ballesta, Abhik Patra, Surendra Singh Jatav

“… Purpose: Rice, a global staple, can accumulate high levels of heavy metals especially Chromium (Cr) when grown in a soil irrigated with tannery effluent over time, potentially reaching toxic levels for human consumption. Biochar offers a cost-effective solution by binding these heavy metals in soil, reducing their bioavailability and mitigating health risks. …”
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Macro-environment oscillation notably up risk of water quality degradation: A case study in Shanxi Reservoir, China by Wangwei Cai, Jihong Xia, Zewen Liu, Jiayi Zu, Shuyi Ji, Yue Wang, Qihua Wang

“…Water quality deterioration in reservoirs threats human drinking water safety. It can be influenced by the macro-processes of meteorology, hydrology, and pollution. …”
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Considerations for determining warm-water coral reef tipping points by P. Pearce-Kelly, A. H. Altieri, J. F. Bruno, C. E. Cornwall, M. McField, A. I. Muñiz-Castillo, J. Rocha, R. O. Setter, C. Sheppard, R. M. Roman-Cuesta, C. Yesson

“…<p>Warm-water coral reefs are facing unprecedented human-driven threats to their continued existence as biodiverse functional ecosystems upon which hundreds of millions of people rely. …”
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Antimicrobial peptide Hs02 with rapid bactericidal, anti-biofilm, and anti-inflammatory activity against carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli by Deyi Zhao, Miran Tang, Panjie Hu, Xiaowei Hu, Weijun Chen, Zhexiao Ma, Huanchang Chen, Haifeng Liu, Jianming Cao, Tieli Zhou

“…The present research highlights a gap in the current literature regarding the mechanisms by which the intragenic antimicrobial peptide Hs02, derived from human proteins, exerts its rapid bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effects. …”
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An adenoviral vector encoding an inflammation-inducible antagonist, HMGB1 Box A, as a novel therapeutic approach to inflammatory diseases by Kari Ann Shirey, John Joseph, Lynda Coughlan, Haye Nijhuis, Alan W. Varley, Jorge C. G. Blanco, Stefanie N. Vogel

“…We have engineered a non-replicative AdV vector that produces HMGB1 Box A, an antagonist of HMGB1-induced inflammation, under the control of an endogenous complement component C3 (C3) promoter sequence, that is inducible by LPS and influenza in vitro and ex vivo in macrophages (Mϕ) and protects mice and cotton rats therapeutically against infection with mouse-adapted and human non-adapted influenza strains, respectively, in vivo. …”
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Beta-Hydroxybutyric Acid Inhibits Renal Tubular Reabsorption via the AKT/DAB2/Megalin Signalling Pathway by Minxia Zuo, Cheng Meng, Qian Song, Zhongai Gao, Xiao Cui, Jingyu Wang, Yongmei Li, Xiaochen Li, Chunyan Shan, Juhong Yang, Baocheng Chang

“…Beta-hydroxybutyric acid (BOHB), an AKT activator, an AKT inhibitor, or plasmids encoding DAB2 were transformed into human renal proximal tubule epithelial cells (HK-2 cells). …”
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Biochar effects on durum wheat (Triticum durum) under ambient and elevated atmospheric CO2 by Lorenzo Brilli, Franz-Werner Badeck, Lorenzo Genesio, Silvia Baronti, Fulvia Rizza, Clara Fares, Luigi Cattivelli, Franco Miglietta, Anita Maienza, Alessandro Zaldei, Federica Camin, Rosella Motzo, Piero Toscano

“…Wheat has a pivotal role in food chains and human diet, and the understanding of its productive and qualitative performance under elevated CO2 (e[CO2]) is therefore a primary research target. …”
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Realizing collective action in agency-constrained contexts: the case of the Community Fish Refuges in Cambodia by Carla Rene Baldivieso Soruco, Carla Rene Baldivieso Soruco, Carla Rene Baldivieso Soruco, Sanjiv De Silva, Pia Gleich, Yin Yan, Mark Dubois, Stefan Sieber, Stefan Sieber, Michelle Bonatti, Michelle Bonatti, Michelle Bonatti

“…Structural factors and the deeply human process of pulling together a plurality of stakeholders pose challenges to establishing community-based projects prioritizing diverse voices.…”
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Associations between brominated flame retardants exposure and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Mediation analysis in the NHANES by Yulan Cheng, Jingyi Su, Xiangdong Wang, Ruiyao Huang, Zixuan Zhao, Kai Tian, Tianxiang Gu, Xiaoke Wang, Lin Chen, Xinyuan Zhao

“…Background: Exposure to brominated flame retardants (BFRs) may negatively impact human health. The association of BFRs with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in the general population is unclear. …”
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Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Cysticercus tenuicollis Isolated from Some Intermediate Host in Kurdistan-Iraq by Abdullah Ahmed Hama, Rostam Hama Zorab, Fatima Mohammed Ali, Awaz M. Salih, Amer Abdullah Hassan

“…Cysticercus tenuicollis (C. tenuicollis) is the larval stage infection of Taenia hydatigena, a common tapeworm of dogs and other Canidae, which has a wide range of intermediate hosts including sheep, goat, cattle, deer, camel, horse, human and other wild ruminants, the disease spreads through a contaminated water, soil and food with feces of infected dogs or other carnivores, T. hydatigena lives in the intestinal of the definitive host (carnivores) and excretes a huge number of eggs with feces daily. …”
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Antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa persister cells and biofilms by Mona Mahmoud, Peter Richter, Philipp Arnold, Michael Lebert, Andreas Burkovski

“…Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a hard-to-treat human pathogen for which new antimicrobial agents are urgently needed. …”
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