Role of the Mucin-2 and Kaiso genes in the social behavior of mice by E. N. Kozhevnikova, K. M. Achasova, V. S. Korostina, E. B. Prokhortchouk, E. A. Litvinova

“…We used knock-out animals with a mutation in the trans­cription factor Kaiso in tests assessing social behavior, but did not observe any difference between test subjects and wild-type animals. By contrast, double knock-out animals that additionally had a mutation in Mucin-2, a major gene for intestinal proteoglycan, displayed significant changes in social behavior: lower aggression rates and higher rates of courtship behavior toward a male intruder. …”
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Lipoprotein Biology During Induced Oogenesis in the Shortfinned Eel, <i>Anguilla australis</i>—Vascular Transport by Erin L. Damsteegt, Benedetta Mercuriali, Georgia Thomson-Laing, Joanna M. Ward, P. Mark Lokman

“…The ecological, cultural and economic importance of freshwater eels, coupled with declining wild populations, drives the need for artificial propagation of these fish. …”
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Molecular screening of rare cucurbit accessions for the presence of markers for genes and QTls controlling resistance to powdery mildew by E. N. Markova, F. A. Berensen, I. V. Gashkova, O. Yu. Antonova

“…A possible solution to this problem is to increase the resistance of host plants to pathogens by introducing resistance genes from wild species or rare crop relatives, since other options, including the use of fungicides, can disrupt ecosystems and harm living organisms. …”
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Advances in the biosynthesis of naturally occurring benzylisoquinoline alkaloids by Wanli Zhao, Jihua Liu, Yu Chen

“…Most BIAs are derived and isolated from medicinal plants; however, these plants are predominantly wild resources that are scarce. Their high environmental impact, slow growth rate, scarcity of resources, and expensive direct extraction costs pose a significant challenge. …”
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Isolation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 Virus from Saker Falcons (Falco cherrug) in the Middle East by Henju Marjuki, Ulrich Wernery, Hui-Ling Yen, John Franks, Patrick Seiler, David Walker, Scott Krauss, Robert G. Webster

“…The H5N1 outbreaks in the Middle East are believed by some to be mediated by wild migratory birds. However, sporting falcons may be at additional risk from the illegal import of live quail to feed them.…”
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Bioactive Molecules, Ethnomedicinal Uses, Toxicology, and Pharmacology of <i>Peltophorum africanum</i> Sond (Fabaceae): Systematic Review by Nkoana I. Mongalo, Maropeng V. Raletsena

“…It is also important to further explore its ethnoveterinary use against a plethora of nematodes that infects both wild and domestic animals. Given its potent pharmacological activity, the further in vivo studies need to be explored to ascertain the comprehensive toxicology of the plant species, thereby developing possible medications. …”
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ATP-Binding Pocket-Targeted Suppression of Src and Syk by Luteolin Contributes to Its Anti-Inflammatory Action by Jeong-Oog Lee, Deok Jeong, Mi-Yeon Kim, Jae Youl Cho

“…Luteolin displayed potent NO-inhibitory activity and also suppressed the nuclear translocation of NF-κB (p65 and p50) via blockade of Src and Syk, but not other mitogen-activated kinases. Overexpression of wild type Src and point mutants thereof, and molecular modelling studies, suggest that the ATP-binding pocket may be the luteolin-binding site in Src. …”
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NLRP3 Deficiency Attenuates Renal Fibrosis and Ameliorates Mitochondrial Dysfunction in a Mouse Unilateral Ureteral Obstruction Model of Chronic Kidney Disease by Honglei Guo, Xiao Bi, Ping Zhou, Shijian Zhu, Wei Ding

“…The present study was performed to identify the function of NLRP3 in modulating renal injury and fibrosis and the potential involvement of mitochondrial dysfunction in the murine unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) model of CKD. Methods. Employing wild-type (WT) and NLRP3−/− mice with or without UUO, we evaluated renal structure, tissue injury, and mitochondrial ultrastructure, as well as expression of some vital molecules involved in the progression of fibrosis, apoptosis, inflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction. …”
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Comparison of In Silico Tools for Splice-Altering Variant Prediction Using Established Spliceogenic Variants: An End-User’s Point of View by Woori Jang, Joonhong Park, Hyojin Chae, Myungshin Kim

“…The change in the predicted score incurred by the variant of the nearest wild-type splice site was analyzed, and for type II, III, and IV splice variants, the change in the prediction score of de novo or cryptic splice site was also analyzed. …”
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Distinct disruptions in CA1 and CA3 place cell function in Alzheimer’s disease mice by Sanggeon Park, Mijeong Park, Eun Joo Kim, Jeansok J. Kim, Jeiwon Cho, Yeowool Huh

“…Analyses revealed significant deterioration in spatial representation capabilities of APP/PS1 relative to wild-type (WT) mice. Specifically, CA1 place cells exhibited reduction in coherence and spatial information, while CA3 place cells displayed reduction in place field size. …”
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The non-indigenous dung beetle (Onthophagus nuchicornis) can effectively reproduce using the dung of indigenous eastern North American mammals by Alexe Indigo, Katelyn Stokes, Olivia Burchell, Paul Manning

“…Our results demonstrate the generalist feeding habits of the non-indigenous dung beetle O. nuchicornis can allow this species to use the dung of various wild animals indigenous to eastern North America.…”
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Frequency of Drug Resistance Gene Amplification in Clinical Leishmania Strains by C. Mary, F. Faraut, M. Deniau, J. Dereure, K. Aoun, S. Ranque, R. Piarroux

“…Gene amplification is therefore a common phenomenon in wild strains concurring to Leishmania genomic plasticity. …”
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Neuronal BDNF Signaling Is Necessary for the Effects of Treadmill Exercise on Synaptic Stripping of Axotomized Motoneurons by Joey Krakowiak, Caiyue Liu, Chandana Papudesu, P. Jillian Ward, Jennifer C. Wilhelm, Arthur W. English

“…In conditional, neuron-specific brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) knockout mice, a reduction in synaptic contacts onto motoneurons was noted in intact animals which was similar in magnitude to that observed after nerve transection in wild-type controls. No further reduction in coverage was found if nerves were cut in knockout mice. …”
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Living in fear: How experience shapes caribou responses to predation risk by Laurie Derguy, Mathieu Leblond, Martin‐Hugues St‐Laurent

“…Abstract Wild prey can reduce predation risk by avoiding areas used by their predators. …”
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Minimizing Honey Bee Exposure to Pesticides by James D. Ellis, Jeanette Klopchin, Eileen Buss, Frederick M. Fishel, William H. Kern, Catharine Mannion, Eugene McAvoy, Lance S. Osborne, Michael Rogers, Malcolm Sanford, Hugh Smith, Phillip Stansly, Lukasz Stelinski, Susan Webb

“…Consequently, pesticide applicators must determine if there is a clear hazard to managed or wild populations of bees. Potential exposure of bees to pesticides can vary greatly depending on the type of pesticide, formulation, application method, label restrictions, and other factors. …”
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Light quality‐dependent roles of REVEILLE proteins in the circadian system by Cassandra L. Hughes, Yuyan An, Julin N. Maloof, Stacey L. Harmer

“…Here, we further examined light quality‐specific phenotypes of rve mutants and report that rve468 mutants lack the blue light‐specific increase in expression of some circadian clock genes observed in wild type. To investigate the basis of these blue light‐specific circadian phenotypes, we examined RVE protein abundances and degradation rates in blue and red light and found no significant differences between these conditions. …”
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Exploring the role and mechanisms of the PMA gene in Aspergillus fumigatus by Chengrui Tan, Shaojie Jiang, Hongli Zhai, Qingwen Hu, Chenxi Liu, Yi Sun, Lujuan Gao

“…Comparative analysis demonstrated significant growth differences, with wild-type strain surpassing ΔAfu-PMA1 by 3.2-fold. …”
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Detection of Trypanosoma cruzi in white-eared opossums (Didelphis albiventris) from Canoinhas, Santa Catarina State, Brazil by Giane Helenita Pontarolo, Daniela Pedrassani, Luís Felipe Kühl, Monique Paiva Campos, Thais Cristina Tirado, Fabiano Borges Figueiredo, Thállitha Samih Wischral Jayme Vieira, Ana Cláudia Calchi, Marcos Rogério André, Rafael Felipe da Costa Vieira, Ivan Roque de Barros Filho

“…Chagas disease, a neglected tropical disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, affects many domestic and wild animals and humans worldwide. This study aimed to determine the occurrence of T. cruzi in free-ranging opossums in Canoinhas, Santa Catarina, Brazil. …”
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A review of chronic wasting disease (CWD) spread, surveillance, and control in the United States captive cervid industry by Jameson Mori, Nelda Rivera, Jan Novakofski, Nohra Mateus-Pinilla

“…Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal prion disease of the family Cervidae that circulates in both wild and captive cervid populations. This disease threatens the health and economic viability of the captive cervid industry, which raises cervids in contained spaces for purposes such as hunting and breeding. …”
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In Silico Study of Coumarins: Wedelolactone as a Potential Inhibitor of the Spike Protein of the SARS-CoV-2 Variants by Saurav Katuwal, Siddha Raj Upadhyaya, Rishab Marahatha, Asmita Shrestha, Bishnu P. Regmi, Karan Khadayat, Saroj Basnet, Ram Chandra Basnyat, Niranjan Parajuli

“…The top 10 best-docked coumarins were further analyzed to understand their binding interactions against the spike proteins of other variants (wild-type, Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta), and these studies also demonstrated decent binding energies. …”
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