Meat quality and fatty acid composition of Nero d’Aspromonte native pigs: effect of rearing system and carcase weight by Meng Peng, Siria Tavaniello, Mengjun Wu, Sanije Zejnelhoxha, Marisa Palazzo, Giulia Grassi, Yongqing Hou, Giuseppe Maiorano

“…In conclusion, obtained results indicate that the Nero d’Aspromonte pig is an interesting genetic type that, when reared in the open air and producing heavier carcases, could provide meat more suitable from the nutritional perspective.…”
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The OXT rs6133010 variant modulates susceptibility to psychiatric symptoms during withdrawal in patients with alcohol dependence by Guanghui Shen, Wei Wang, Yuyu Wu, Xinguang Luo, Kexin Wang, Yu-Hsin Chen, Yimin Kang, Yanlong Liu, Fan Wang, Li Chen

“…While neuroadaptation during withdrawal influences symptoms, the genetic factors behind it have not been thoroughly investigated. …”
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Investigating the role of iron status in the development of coeliac disease: a Mendelian randomisation study by Isabel A Hujoel, Margaux Louise Anna Hujoel

“…All three assumptions of MR appeared plausible.Conclusion We found that genetically lower iron levels were associated with an increased risk of coeliac disease. …”
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The History of the Bargut Confrontation in Northeastern China (early 20th century): Ethno-Political and Religious Aspects (based on archival materials) by Bair Ts. Gomboev, Eduard V. Batunaev

“…The research methodology is based on comparative historical, historical-genetic, historical-dynamic, retrospective methods, and interviewing methods, which made it possible to most fully analyze the main stages and patterns of the history of the Bargut confrontation in Manchuria in the context of historical events in China, taking into account ethno political and religious aspects. …”
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The impact of gut microbiome on neuro-autoimmune demyelinating diseases by Pouria Abolfazli, Cristina Nkene Apue Nchama, Brandon Lucke-Wold

“… Demyelinating diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS), neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), are characterized by dysregulated immune responses to self-antigens, leading to myelin loss. Genetic predisposition and environmental factors, such as alterations in the gut microbiome, influence these conditions. …”
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mbctools: A User-Friendly Metabarcoding and Cross-Platform Pipeline for Analyzing Multiple Amplicon Sequencing Data across a Large Diversity of Organisms by Barnabé, Christian, Sempéré, Guilhem, Manzanilla, Vincent, Millan, Joel Moo, Amblard-Rambert, Antoine, Waleckx, Etienne

“…It can handle the most common tasks in metabarcoding pipelines such as paired-end merging, primer trimming, quality filtering, sequence denoising, zero-radius operational taxonomic unit (ZOTU) filtering, and has the capability to process multiple genetic markers simultaneously. mbctools is a menu-driven program that eliminates the need for expertise in command-line skills and ensures documentation of each analysis for reproducibility purposes. …”
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Recent updates of centromere proteins in hepatocellular carcinoma: a review by Zhongyuan Yang, Wenjiao Chen, Yunhui Liu, Yuxin Niu

“…Centromeres are considered special deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequences with highly repetitive sequences that are physically connected to the spindle during cell division, ensuring equal division of genetic material between daughter cells. The numerous proteins that aggregate on this sequence during cell division are called centromere proteins (CENPs). …”
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Role of HLA alleles polymorphism in systemic lupus erythematosus: A prospective study from North India by Ranjan S. Rana, Bitan Naik, Mahima Yadav, Usha Singh, Anup Singh, Shailja Singh

“…The most appropriate hypothesis states that genetic susceptibility in the presence of environmental risk factors predisposes to SLE. …”
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Characterization and molecular biological identification of tick species in Nanjing city by Luyao SUN, Xuemin CHEN, Bingdong SONG, Yan ZHANG, Yanqun SUN, Yue MIN, Shougang ZHANG

“…Tick species composition varied among habitats and animal hosts. No significant genetic variation within tick species was observed.…”
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Two decades of occurrence of non-pathogenic rabbit lagoviruses in Italy and their genomic characterization by Patrizia Cavadini, Alice Vismarra, Francesca Merzoni, Vittoria Di Giovanni, Maria Beatrice Boniotti, Lorenzo Capucci, Antonio Lavazza

“…This study aimed firstly to indirectly show through a seroepidemiological survey from 1998 to 2008 the circulation of RCVs strains in rabbit farms and then to genetically characterise RCV strains diagnosed in Italy in faecal and intestinal samples of wild and farmed rabbits collected in various regions in the following years (2000–2022). …”
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Biomarker discovery and phytochemical interventions in Alzheimer's disease: A path to therapeutic advances by Mithila Debnath, Mahir Azmal, Rashid Taqui, Moshiul Alam Mishu, Ajit Ghosh

“…There is an urgent need to identify novel molecular markers for the diagnosis and treatment of AD. Genetic biomarkers hold promising potential in this regard. …”
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A comprehensive analysis of the epidemiological and genomic characteristics of global Serratia Marcescens by Wenqin Chen, Zheqian Li, Jie Zheng, Danwei Wang, Shuo Gao, Wanqing Zhou, Han Shen, Yan Zhang, Xiaoli Cao

“…Phylogenetic analysis highlighted significant genetic diversity and distinct evolutionary lineages. …”
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GNA15 predicts poor outcomes as a novel biomarker related to M2 macrophage infiltration in ovarian cancer by Qin Liu, Qin Liu, Yabing Sun, Yabing Sun, Tao Zhang, Wanrun Lin, Jing Zhang, Huijuan Zhang, Huijuan Zhang, Wenxin Zheng, Hong Xu, Hong Xu, Feng Zhou, Feng Zhou

“…BackgroundThe exploration of genetic signatures within the ovarian cancer (OC) tumor microenvironment (TME) remains limited. …”
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Genomic insights and comparative analysis of Colletotrichum species associated with anthracnose fruit rot and crown rot of strawberry in North Carolina by Tika B. Adhikari, Norman Muzhinji, Ashley N. Philbrick, Frank J. Louws, Frank J. Louws

“…These pathogens exhibit varying host specificities; some have a broad host range, while others are more limited. To explore the genetic composition and underlying factors of fungal virulence and pathogenicity, we sequenced the genomes of seven isolates of Colletotrichum spp.: three from the C. acutatum and four from the C. gloeosporioides. …”
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Evaluation of Fetuses Diagnosed with Megacystis During Prenatal Period by Kemal Sarsmaz, Busra Kanyildiz, Gokcen Orgul, Gokhan Karakoc, Hasan Eroglu, Dilek Sahin, Aykan Yucel

“…Conclusion: Fetal megacystis is an important ultrasonographic finding which may be a component of chromosomal / genetic anomalies. This problem may also be isolated in some cases. …”
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CRISPR/Cas genome editing for cotton precision breeding: mechanisms, advances, and prospects by Vijay Sheri, Harikrishnan Mohan, Phanikanth Jogam, Anshu Alok, Gulab Khan Rohela, Baohong Zhang

“…It allows precise and efficient manipulation within the cotton genome when compared with other genetic engineering tools. Current developments in CRISPR/Cas technology, including prime editing, base editing, and multiplexing editing, have expanded the scope of traits in cotton breeding that can be targeted. …”
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Sociodemographic and visual characteristics of individuals with oculocutaneous albinism in Botswana by Thanuja Panicker, Gopinath Madheswaran

“…Contribution: These findings can inform interventions for OCA in Botswana, such as vision rehabilitation programmes, social support initiatives, and genetic counselling services.…”
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The Role of Imperial Authorities in Electing Muslim Clerics across Yenisei Governorate, Mid-Nineteenth to Early Twentieth Centuries by Elena A. Shershneva

“…To accomplish this, the chronological and historic-genetic methods are used. Results. The region’s sociohistorical agenda made any elections of required clerics somewhat problematic. …”
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Narrative Literature Review of Potential Atrial Fibrillation Mechanism of Action Induced by Discontinuation of Benzodiazepines by Agnė Okulevičiūtė, Gabija Laubner Sakalauskienė

“…There is evidence that genetic diversity can influence the response to BZDs through GABA receptors. …”
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Performance Evaluation of Different Blood Levels of Crossbred Dorper Sheep and Farmers’ Perception Toward Crossbred Dorper Sheep in Central South Zone, Southern Ethiopia by Kebede Habtegiorgis, Deribe Gemiyo, Ayele Abebe, Addisu Jimma

“…The breed could be promoted as an optional genetic material. To ensure better survival of crossbred lambs, it is important to integrate improved management systems, such as enhanced feed, housing, and healthcare.…”
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