MicroRNAs in the Neural Retina by Kalina Andreeva, Nigel G. F. Cooper

“…In this review, we summarize the current state of our knowledge regarding the expression and function of miRNA in the neural retina and we discuss their potential uses as biomarkers for some retinal disorders.…”
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Unveiling microbial succession dynamics on different plastic surfaces using WGCNA. by Keren Davidov, Sheli Itzahri, Liat Anabel Sinberger, Matan Oren

“…We employed long-read 16S rRNA metabarcoding to profile the prokaryotic microbiome's taxonomic composition at five time points throughout the experiment. …”
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Molecular characterization of the TUBG1 meshwork's influence on Cytoskeletal organization by Darina Malycheva, Maria Alvarado-Kristensson

“…Knockdown of TUBG using single guide RNA disrupted microtubule, vimentin, and lamin B networks while simultaneously reinforcing actin filaments structures. …”
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Recurrent Multifocal Mycoplasma orale Infection in an Immunocompromised Patient: A Case Report and Review by Jeffrey Ketchersid, Jake Scott, Thomas Lew, Niaz Banaei, Shanthi Kappagoda

“…Purulent fluid drained from multiple sites did not yield a microbiologic diagnosis by standard culture technique, but Mycoplasma orale was ultimately identified using 16 S ribosomal RNA gene amplification and sequencing. We describe this unique case and review the literature.…”
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Is Combined Bulevirtide and Pegylated Interferon Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis D Superior over Bulevirtide Monotherapy? by V. E. Syutkin, A. O. Bueverov, P. O. Bogomolov

“…MYR201 and MYR203 trials expose a higher frequency of HBsAg and HDV RNA extinction, as well as more effective HDV suppression for combined bulevirtide/PEG-IFN therapy compared to bulevirtide monotherapy.Conclusion. …”
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Specific Roles of MicroRNAs in Their Interactions with Environmental Factors by Juan Wang, Qinghua Cui

“…In terms of their importance, miRNA dysfunction has been associated with a broad range of diseases. …”
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Two new arthroconidial yeast species from bark and pit mud in China by Hai-Yan Zhu, Yu-Hua Wei, Liang-Chen Guo, Zhang Wen, Shuang Hu, Di-Qiang Wang, Xiao-Long You, En-Di Fan, Shang-Jie Yao, Feng-Yan Bai, Pei-Jie Han

“…A study on yeast species from the genera Geotrichum and Magnusiomyces in southwest and central China was conducted based on morphological and molecular phylogenetic analyses using the ITS region and the D1/D2 domain of the LSU rRNA gene. The research identified two new yeast species: Geotrichum hubeiense and Magnusiomyces pitmudophilus. …”
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Comparison of Diagnostic Cytomorphology of Natural Killer/T-Cell Lymphoma (Nasal Type) in Conventional Smears, Liquid-Based Preparations, and Histopathology by Chih-Yi Liu, Hui-Chih Tsai

“…The diagnosis of NK/T-cell lymphoma was confirmed based on pathological and immunohistochemical analyses, as well as in situ hybridization for EBV-encoded mRNA (EBER). The present case report underlines the importance of prompt clinicopathological assessment in suspected cases. …”
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Current Perspectives on Mycobacterium farcinogenes and Mycobacterium senegalense, the Causal Agents of Bovine Farcy by Mohamed E. Hamid

“…DNA probes were designed from 16S-23S rRNA internal transcribed spacer and could be used for the rapid diagnosis of bovine farcy. …”
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PLASTID TRNL INTRON VARIABILITY IN FABOIDEAE SPECIES (FABACEAE) by E. A. D’yachenko, M. A. Filyushin, E. P. Pronin, E. Z. Kochieva

“…The intron located between the first and second nucleotide of the leucine tRNA anticodon is the only representative of group I introns in higher plants. …”
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Effect of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes on Retinal Injury: A Review of Current Findings by Raffaele Nuzzi, Paolo Caselgrandi, Alessandro Vercelli

“…Exosomes are microvesicles formed by a double layer of phospholipid membrane and carry proteins and RNA, through which they play a therapeutic role on target cells. …”
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Branchinecta orientalis Sars, 1901 (Anostraca: Branchinectidae) in Onon-Torey lakes of the Trans-Baikal Territory by Petr V. Matafonov, Natalia M. Sukhikh

“…The habitat of Branchinecta orientalis Sars, 1901 in the Onon-Torey lakes of the Trans-Baikal Territory (Russia) was established according to the results of molecular-phylogenetic analysis of individuals from Lakes Bain-Tsagan and Nozhiy. Mitochondrial 12SrRNA and CO1 sequences from Transbaikalia were integrated into the pool of Asian populations of B. orientalis. …”
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Hypercalcemia in Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma with an Elevated Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide Associated with Early Richter Transformation by Ashish Bains, Pedro Covas, Olga Timofeeva, Michael Bromberg

“…Real-time reverse transcriptase PCR on lymph node biopsy specimens obtained before and after transformation showed an 8-fold increase in PTHrP mRNA levels and about 2-fold decrease in the levels of its cognate receptor PTHR1. …”
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A Case of Relapsing Peritoneal Dialysis-Associated Peritonitis by Dokdonella koreensis by Jamie Bee Xian Tan, Alvin Ren Kwang Tng, Htay Htay

“…There is a role for using 16S rRNA sequencing to help identify these organisms and guide patient management.…”
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Bioadsorptive Removal of the Pollutant Zn(II) from Wastewater by Delftia tsuruhatensis Biomass by Samiah Hamad Al-Mijalli

“…Selectively, the bacterium strain SA-101 was selected as the most zinc-resistant and identified by 16S rRNA sequencing as Delftia tsuruhatensis SA-101. …”
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LARP3 inhibits the apoptosis of hepatocellular carcinoma via the ROS/PI3K/c-Fos axis. by Lin Zhu, Qianqian Meng, Weiyi Qian, Weiting Shao, Yuyue Lu, Shuai Jin, Afei Zhang, Shuang G Yan, Jingtao Lu

“…Finally, through biological means such as RNA sequencing, flow cytometry, western blotting, and the construction of a subcutaneous tumorigenesis model in nude mice, we concluded that inhibition of HCC apoptosis by LARP3 is related to LARP3 negatively regulating ROS level and inhibiting the PI3K/c-Fos/apoptosis axis. …”
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Gut-Lung Axis in COVID-19 by Imane Allali, Youssef Bakri, Saaïd Amzazi, Hassan Ghazal

“…The viral ribonucleic acid (RNA) was found in many parts of the COVID-19 patients including the stool, suggesting a potential interaction with the host’s gut microbiome. …”
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Flaviviruses—Induced Neurological Sequelae by Samantha Gabrielle Cody, Awadalkareem Adam, Andrei Siniavin, Sam S. Kang, Tian Wang

“…Flaviviruses, a group of single-stranded RNA viruses spread by mosquitoes or ticks, include several significant neurotropic viruses, such as West Nile virus (WNV), Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV), and Zika virus (ZIKV). …”
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Iron-regulatory liver hormone hepcidin and its place in the system of congenital immunity by O. A. Smirnov

“…Hepcidin is coded by HAMP gene (Hepcidin Antimicrobial Peptide) in chromosome 19. Expression peptide mRNA in hepatocytes is induced by proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1α, IL-6 and TNF-α) similar to acute phase proteins of inflammation, and also by liver iron overload. …”
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Activators of the 26S proteasome when protein degradation increases by Donghoon Lee

“…The regulatory roles of ZFAND proteins appear to be important not only for the control of protein degradation but also for other cellular processes, such as mRNA stability and signaling pathways. This review summarizes the known functions of proteasome activators and discusses their possible roles in regulating proteostasis and other cellular processes.…”
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