Government and farmer responses to the fall armyworm outbreak in mainland Southeast Asia by Eiichi Kusano, Nipon Poapongsakorn, Urairat Jantarasiri, Kamphol Pantakua, Cuong H. Tran, Khin Akari Tar, Khin Akari Tar, Thong Kong, Viengsavanh V. Phimphachanhvongsod, Youichi Kobori

“…Alternatives to foliar treatment with chemical insecticides, mainly EMB, such as seed treatment with diamides and neonicotinoids, genetically modified maize seeds approved only in Vietnam, and biological control, have demonstrated efficacy. …”
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Clinical analysis of pulmonary mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma coexisting with lung cancer by Heng Yang, Man-Hui Li, Qiu-Hong Li, Ke-Bin Cheng, Wei-Jun Cao

“…Methods We retrospectively analyzed the clinical, imaging, genetic mutations and pathological data among adult patients with pulmonary MALT lymphoma coexisting with lung cancer who were confirmed by pathological examinations after operation at Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital between 1st January 2013 and 31st May 2024. …”
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Stage-specific milk yield losses and associated sweating, respiration, and rectal temperature responses under varying temperature-humidity index thresholds in lactating and dry cow... by P.A. Tu, Y.H. Yeh, Y.H. Chen, J.W. Shiau, T.Y. Lin, Thomas Banhazi, M.K. Yang

“…Therefore, comprehensive strategies, including not only cooling measures but also dietary adjustments and genetic improvements for heat tolerance, are required to help these animals regulate their body temperature and avoid HS. …”
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Study on Pore and Fissure Structure Characteristics of Deep Soft Coal Rock by Minbo Zhang, Zhen Zhang, Dangyu Zhang, Delong Zou, Jinlei Du, Zichao Wang, Chunxin Li

“…The results show that there are three major categories and five minor categories of pores with different genetic types, including metamorphic pore, exogenous pore, and mineral pore, and there are endogenous fissures, exogenous tensile fissures, and exogenous shear fissures developed in the coal body. …”
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Evaluation of Human Leukocyte Antigen Class I and Class II in End-Stage Renal Disease Occurrence in Indonesian Transplantation Patients by Hani Susianti, Dwi Priyadi Djatmiko, I Komang Adi Widana, Deasy Ayuningtyas Tandio, Catur Suci Sutrisnani, Singgih Pudjo Wahono, Ira Puspitawati

“…Background. Genetic studies of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), including those of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes, have been reported in several populations but have not yet been evaluated in Indonesia. …”
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Integrating Metabolomics and Genomics to Uncover the Impact of Fermented Total Mixed Ration on Heifer Growth Performance Through Host-Dependent Metabolic Pathways by Zhenzhen Hu, Minyu Zuo, Shixuan Ding, Yifan Zhong, Mingyuan Xue, Huichao Zheng

“…With the increasing demand for enhancing livestock production performance and optimizing feed efficiency, this study aimed to investigate the effects of fermented total mixed ration (FTMR) containing different proportions of rice straw and sheath and leaves of <i>Zizania latifolia</i> on systemic nutrient metabolism and oxidative metabolism under host genetic regulation and on growth performance of heifers. …”
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Miniaturization and characterization of patient derived hepatocellular carcinoma tumor organoid cultures for cancer drug discovery applications by David A. Close, Paul A. Johnston

“…Patient derived tumor organoid (PDTO) models retain the structural, morphological, genetic, and clonal heterogeneity of the original tumors. …”
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QTL Mapping of Traits Associated with Dual Resistance to the African Stem Borer (Busseola fusca) and Spotted Stem Borer (Chilo partellus) in Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) by Phyllis W. Muturi, Mary Mgonja, Patrick Rubaihayo, James K. Mwololo

“…Insect damage traits and morphological traits were correlated using Pearson’s correlation coefficients. Genetic mapping was done using JoinMap 4 software, while QTL analysis was done using PLABQTL software. …”
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Influence of quartz types on mechanical parameters in the early silurian Longmaxi shale, Sichuan Basin by Qin Zhang, Feng Liang, Qun Zhao, Wen Liu, Weiliang Kong, Wanli Gao, Xinyu Zhang, Guangyin Cai, Tianquan Qu, Zhen Qiu

“…After systematic analysis of organic geochemistry, mineral composition, cathodoluminescence observation, major/trace elements, and log interpretation and calculation of shale mechanical parameters, the genetic mechanism of quartz was analyzed and the percentage of quartz of different origins and the influence on rock mechanical properties were evaluated quantitatively. …”
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A Nomogram Built on Clinical Factors and CT Attenuation Scores for Predicting Treatment Response of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients by Linna Liu, Wenzheng Lu, Li Xiong, Han Qi, Robert Peter Gale, Bin Yin

“…While clinical factors such as age and genetic mutations contribute to prognosis, recent studies suggest that CT attenuation scores may also predict treatment outcomes. …”
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Research on leakage and diffusion behavior of hydrogen doped natural gas in integrated pipeline corridors based on data drive by Xiaolong Gong, Hua Li, Cheng Li, Mingyue Kou, Lingxu Kong, Hongcheng Liu

“…In addition, the backpropagation neural network (BPNN) combined with the global optimization capability of genetic algorithm and the nonlinear mapping capability of neural network is used in this paper to provide a reliable technical means for the accurate prediction of explosion risk volume, which has important application value in the safety design of pipeline corridor and accident prevention and control. …”
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Antimicrobial Resistance and Biofilm-Forming Ability in ESBL-Producing and Non-ESBL-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> Isolated from Canine Urinary... by Alessia Facchin, Joel Filipe, Irene Mauri, Filippo Tagliasacchi, Guido Grilli, Tiziana Vitiello, Gabriele Ratti, Laura Musa, Martina Penati, Paola Scarpa, Stefania Lauzi

“…<b>Methods</b>: The <i>E. coli</i> and <i>K. pneumoniae</i> isolates were bacteriologically and genetically analyzed. <b>Results</b>: Overall, 53/133 (39.8%) samples had a positive microbiological culture. …”
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Pregnancy Outcomes among Patients with Sickle Cell Disease in Brazzaville by F. O. Galiba Atipo Tsiba, C. Itoua, C. Ehourossika, N. Y. Ngakegni, G. Buambo, N. S. B. Potokoue Mpia, A. Elira Dokekias

“…Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the most common genetic diseases in the world. It combines, in its homozygous form, chronic hemolytic anemia, vasoocclusive complications, and susceptibility to infections. …”
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Clinically relevant orthotopic pancreatic cancer models for adoptive T cell transfer therapy by Gregory B. Lesinski, Chrystal M. Paulos, Maggie Phillips, Jacklyn Hammons, Isaac Karpovsky, Zaid Mahdi, Natalie K. Horvat, Megan M. Wyatt, Margaret A. Hall, Cameron J. Herting, Richard A. Moffitt

“…We posit that murine models serve as useful tools to study the fate of T cell therapy. Currently, genetically engineered mouse models (GEMMs) for PDAC are considered a “gold-standard” as they recapitulate many aspects of human disease. …”
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Breast cancer risk assessment based on a predictive model: evaluation of risk factors among Japanese women by Michiyo Yamada, Takashi Chishima, Takashi Ishikawa, Kazutaka Narui, Sadatoshi Sugae, Peter J. Tonellato, Itaru Endo

“…Conclusion Our widely available, simple, and cost-effective models with optimal variables could indicate the characteristics of certain genetic and environmental risk factors for BC in Japanese women.…”
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Can Ethiopia eliminate malaria? Malaria burden: insights from the pre-elimination era, current challenges and perspectives by Dagmawi Woldesenbet, Yalewayker Tegegne, Abdulhakim Mussema, Elias Tamene, Kemal Mohamed, Wagaw Abebe, Melese Mekuria, Kasahun Bogale, Habtamu Geremew, Mufta Muzemil Shifa, Mulugeta Aemero Tegegne

“…Factors contributing to this resurgence include emerging drug resistance, insecticide resistance, and genetic mutations such as single nucleotide polymorphisms. …”
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The clinical role of blood coagulation and platelet receptors gene allelic variants in development of Wilson’s disease by T. P. Rozina, S. V. Fastovets, E. E. Starostina, L. M. Samokhodskaya, T. N. Krasnova

“…Original study included 85 patients with a Wilson’s disease who were divided into two groups: without neurological symptoms (abdominal form; n=51) and with neurologic symptomatology (mixed form; n=34). Genetic polymorphism testing was carried out by real-time polymerase chain reaction with melting curve analysis. …”
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Genotype Variations and Association between PAI-1 Promoter Region (4G/5G and -844G/A) and Susceptibility to Acute Myocardial Infarction and Chronic Stable Angina by Sunil Kumar, Amit Kumar Verma, Vinay Sagar, Ravi Ranjan, Rahul Sharma, Preeti Tomar, Deepti Bhatt, Yamini Goyal, Mohammed A. Alsahli, Ahmad Almatroudi, Saleh A. Almatroodi, Arshad Husain Rahmani, Faris Alrumaihi, Khursheed Muzammil, Kapil Dev, Rakesh Yadav, Renu Saxena

“…The present study for the first time revealed significant association of 4G/5G allele polymorphism with high risk of AMI in Indian population and will be helpful in identifying the genetic risk factors associated with AMI and CSA and for better management of diagnostic measures.…”
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Intravesical BCG in patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer induces trained immunity and decreases respiratory infections by J Alfred Witjes, Alina Vrieling, Mihai G Netea, Leo A B Joosten, Katja K H Aben, Sita H Vermeulen, Joost L Boormans, Antoine G van der Heijden, Boris Novakovic, Jelmer H van Puffelen, Liesbeth van Emst, Denise Kooper, Tahlita C M Zuiverloon, Ursula T H Oldenhof, Tessel E Galesloot, Lambertus A L M Kiemeney, Egbert Oosterwijk

“…Gene-based association analysis of genetic variants in candidate trained immunity genes and their association with recurrence-free survival and progression-free survival after BCG therapy was performed to investigate the hypothesized link between trained immunity and clinical response.Results We found that intravesical BCG does induce trained immunity based on an increased production of TNF and IL-1β after heterologous ex vivo stimulation of circulating monocytes 6–12 weeks after intravesical BCG treatment; and a 37% decreased risk (OR 0.63 (95% CI 0.40 to 1.01)) for respiratory infections in BCG-treated versus non-BCG-treated NMIBC patients. …”
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Peptide-based vaccine targeting IL17A attenuates experimental spondyloarthritis in HLA-B27 transgenic rats by Tetsuya Tomita, Hiromi Rakugi, Hiroki Hayashi, Ryuichi Morishita, Jiao Sun, Yuka Yanagida, Shota Yoshida, Satoshi Baba, Akiko Tenma, Masayoshi Toyoura, Sotaro Kawabata, Takako Ehara, Ryoko Asaki, Makoto Sakaguchi, Hideki Tomioka, Munehisa Shimamura, Hironori Nakagami

“…Human leucocyte antigen (HLA)-B27 is a genetic risk factor for SpA. Recent evidence suggests that the interleukin −17 (IL17) axis strongly contributes to SpA. …”
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