Characterization of a Novel Male Pheromone Compound in <i>Leucoptera sinuella</i> (Lepidoptera: Lyonetiidae) and Its Role in Courtship Behavior by Laura Sánchez-Aros, Abel F. O. Queiroz, Jorge Guajardo, Wilson Barros-Parada, Glenn P. Svensson, Jan Bergmann

“…Chemical microderivatization and comparisons of mass spectra and retention indices of natural compounds with synthetic standards led to the identification of two compounds: (<i>Z</i>)-3-decenyl hexanoate (the major component) and (<i>Z</i>)-3-decen-1-ol (a minor component). …”
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The Calicophoron daubneyi genome provides new insight into mechanisms of feeding, eggshell synthesis and parasite-microbe interactions by Shauna M. Clancy, Mark Whitehead, Nicola A. M. Oliver, Kathryn M. Huson, Jake Kyle, Daniel Demartini, Allister Irvine, Fernanda Godoy Santos, Paul-Emile Kajugu, Robert E. B. Hanna, Sharon A. Huws, Russell M. Morphew, J. Herbert Waite, Sam Haldenby, Mark W. Robinson

“…Abstract Background The rumen fluke, Calicophoron daubneyi, is the major paramphistome species infecting ruminants within Europe. …”
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In silico identification of chilli genome encoded MicroRNAs targeting the 16S rRNA and secA genes of “Candidatus phytoplasma trifolii” by Vineeta Pandey, Aarshi Srivastava, Ramwant Gupta, Haitham E. M. Zaki, Haitham E. M. Zaki, Muhammad Shafiq Shahid, Rajarshi K. Gaur

“…Diseases caused by phytoplasma are widespread and have a major economic impact on crop quality and yield. …”
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The Atmospheric Deposition of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the Metropolitan City of Rome in the Year 2022/2023 by Giuseppe Ianiri, Gaetano Settimo, Maria Eleonora Soggiu, Marco Inglessis, Sabrina Di Giorgi, Pasquale Avino

“…The measurement of atmospheric deposition fluxes is an excellent tool for assessing the contamination of territory and the subsequent exposure of the population to major contaminants through the food chain. In this context, the aim of this study was to measure the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) deposition fluxes in the city of Rome (ISS Station) during the year 2022/2023 at two different heights above the ground (vertical profile), in order to evaluate the influence that the vertical profile has on PAH deposition. …”
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Development of Genomic SSR Markers for Assessing Genetic Diversity in Korean Native <i>Fallopia multiflora</i> by Raveendar Sebastin, Ki Hyun Kim, Hye Ran Shin, Jin-Tae Jeong, Ju-Kyung Yu, Yoon-Sup So, Jong-Wook Chung

“…The results indicated that the number of alleles (NA) ranged from 2 to 10, with an average of 4.1 alleles. The major allele frequency (MAF) spanned from 0.20 to 0.90, the observed heterozygosity (HO) ranged from 0 to 0.80, and the polymorphic information content (PIC) varied between 0.16 and 0.86. …”
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Cola beverage reduces risk of lead poisoning from accidental ingestion of contaminated soil particles in rat and swine models by Xiaoyun Xu, Quan Qian, Yao Shi, Wenfeng Huang, Chengpeng Yuan, Lena Q. Ma, Willie G. Harris, Jiayin Dai, Deyi Hou, Xinde Cao

“…Abstract Accidental ingestion of lead (Pb)-contaminated soils represents a major route of Pb exposure for both adults and children, and the development of accessible and cost-effective solutions to reduce Pb poisoning is urgently required. …”
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Evaluating Dose- and Time-Dependent Effects of Vitamin C Treatment on a Parkinson’s Disease Fly Model by Huynh Man Anh, Dao My Linh, Vuu My Dung, Dang Thi Phuong Thao

“…Oxidative stress is considered as a major cause of neurodegenerative diseases, and there is increasing evidence for the association between PD and oxidative stress. …”
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Targeting transforming growth factor-β1 by methylseleninic acid/seleno-L-methionine in clear cell renal cell carcinoma: Mechanisms and therapeutic potential by Aseel O. Rataan, Yan Xu, Sean M. Geary, Yousef Zakharia, Eman S. Kamel, Youcef M. Rustum, Aliasger K. Salem

“…Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) poses a significant global health challenge as its incidence continues to rise, resulting in a substantial annual mortality rate. Major clinical challenges to current ccRCC treatments include high drug-resistance rates as well as dose-limiting adverse events; underlining the need to identify additional ‘druggable’ targets. …”
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Ginsenoside Rg1: A bioactive therapeutic agent for diverse liver diseases by Mingyu Wu, Ke Li, Jiabin Wu, Xianyi Ding, Xiaotong Ma, Wenhong Wang, Weihua Xiao

“…Diverse liver diseases are characterised by late diagnosis and rapid progression and have become one of the major threats to human health. To delay the transition from benign tissue lesions to a substantial organ injury, scientists have gradually applied natural compounds derived from plants as a complementary therapy in the field of hepatology. …”
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Decreased nitric oxide production is a novel therapeutic target for salt-induced nocturnal polyuria in aging by Takahiro Imanaka, Kentaro Takezawa, Yuma Kujime, Hiroaki Kitakaze, Go Tsujimura, Sohei Kuribayashi, Yosuke Sekii, Norichika Ueda, Shinichiro Fukuhara, Hiroshi Kiuchi, Hiromitsu Negoro, Norio Nonomura

“…Abstract Nocturnal polyuria is a major cause of nocturia, which affects quality of life. …”
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Epidemiology of snake bites and envenomations in the Bofidji Group – West, Equateur Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo by Blaise Engomba Mokekola, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Guy Bayeli Ilumbe, Idrissa Zabo Assumani, Aristarque Mulonda, Monizi Mawunu, Gires Mboyo Engomba, Colette Ashande Masengo, Godefroid Libono Ekamba

“… Introduction Snakebites are a major public health concern in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and tropical Africa, causing thousands of deaths and disabilities annually. …”
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Nonclinical immunogenicity risk assessment for knobs-into-holes bispecific IgG1 antibodies by Wen-Ting K. Tsai, Yinyin Li, Zhaojun Yin, Peter Tran, Qui Phung, Zhenru Zhou, Kun Peng, Dan Qin, Sien Tam, Christoph Spiess, Jochen Brumm, Manda Wong, Zhengmao Ye, Patrick Wu, Sivan Cohen, Paul J. Carter

“…In toto, these data suggest that the KIH mutations and in vitro assembly of half antibodies do not represent a major risk for immunogenicity of bispecific IgG1, nor do the Fab mutations used for efficient in vivo assembly of bispecifics in single host cells. …”
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Prosaposin – A plausible biomarker in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma by Avradeep Datta, Rajandeep Kaur, Anshika Chauhan, Geeta Singh Boora, Himanshu Garg, Debajyoti Chatterjee, Jaimanti Bakshi, Sushmita Ghoshal, Arnab Pal

“…One of the important reasons for the poor outcome is late diagnosis, which is majorly attributed to the non-availability of suitable diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers. …”
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Preliminary Results on Deformations of the Central North Anatolian Fault Zone by Kayhan Aladoğan, Mehmet Nurullah Alkan, İbrahim Tiryakioğlu, Hasan Hakan Yavaşoğlu, Halil İbrahim Solak, Cemil Gezgin, Ali Özkan, Eda Esma Eyübagil, Furkan Şahiner, Ece Bengünaz Çakanşimşek, Zafer Köse

“… The North Anatolian Fault Zone (NAFZ) in the north of Türkiye is considered one of the most active faults on earth and have caused many major earthquakes in the last century. Surface ruptures by those earthquakes indicate that this tectonic feature consists of many segments, which reveal different characteristics in terms of geometry and mechanism. …”
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Development of an indicator system for evaluation of quality of undergraduate education in public health: a Delphi study based on CIPP evaluation model by Jiaqi PENG, Jiamin WANG, Gongming LI, Bingsong LI, Yanxiu LIU, Yujia FENG, Xiaojie SUN, Xuemei ZHEN

“…ConclusionsThe final indicator system has passed the consistency test and has scientific, comprehensive and good application value, which has guiding significance for the quality evaluation of undergraduate talent training in public health majors. The weight of the indicators suggests that the cultivation of public health talents be in line with social needs, and the strengthening of students' professional identity can better promote the development of the discipline.…”
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Evaluation of Anthropometric and Metabolic Parameters in Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Yaşar Yildirim, Süreyya Yilmaz, Mehmet Güven, Faruk Kılınç, Ali Veysel Kara, Zülfükar Yilmaz, Gökhan Kırbaş, Alpaslan Kemal Tuzcu, Fatma Yılmaz Aydın

“…A total of 50 patients with a body mass index ≥30 and major OSA symptoms were included in this study. Anthropometric measurements of the patients were recorded and blood samples were drawn for laboratory analysis. …”
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Ferroptosis genes and ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction outcomes: A predictive signature by Xing-jie Wang, Lei Huang, Min Hou, Jie Guo, Xi-ming Li

“…The external validation cohort confirmed the significant difference in major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) between the low- and high-risk groups. …”
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Integrated analysis of transcriptome, sRNAome, and degradome involved in the drought-response of maize Zhengdan958 by Yang Shuqiong, Liu Jiafei, Cao Lingling, Chen Jibao, Duan Pengfei

“…Drought is a major abiotic stress in restricting the growth, development, and yield of maize. …”
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The effect of mortality salience and early-life maternal care on neuroendocrine, autonomic, and psychological stress responses by Ulrike U. Bentele, Paula Strobel, Maria Meier, Annika B. E. Benz, Raphaela J. Gaertner, Elea S. C. Klink, Bernadette F. Denk, Stephanie J. Dimitroff, Eva Unternaehrer, Jens C. Pruessner

“…Abstract Adverse early-life experiences alter the regulation of major stress systems such as the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. …”
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Prevalence and genomic insights of carbapenem resistant and ESBL producing Multidrug resistant Escherichia coli in urinary tract infections by Vidhyalakshmi Sivarajan, Amirtha Varshini Ganesh, Pavithra Subramani, Priyanka Ganesapandi, R. N. Sivanandan, Sneha Prakash, Nithyasri Manikandan, Arunasalam Dharmarajan, Frank Arfuso, Sudha Warrier, Marquess Raj, Kumar Perumal

“…Abstract Urinary tract infections are a common condition affecting people globally, with multidrug-resistant (MDR) Escherichia coli (E. coli) being a major causative agent. Antimicrobial susceptibility profiling was performed using the VITEK 2 automated system for 1254 E. coli isolates, revealing that 831(66.2%) isolates were determined as MDR E. coli. …”
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