What can be lost? Genomic perspective on the lipid metabolism of Mucoromycota by Blanka Sokołowska, Małgorzata Orłowska, Alicja Okrasińska, Sebastian Piłsyk, Julia Pawłowska, Anna Muszewska

“…For the first time we demonstrate that ergosterol is not being produced by several independent groups of plant-associated fungi due to the losses of different ERG genes. Instead, they possess an ancestral pathway leading to the synthesis of cholesterol, which is absent in other fungal lineages. …”
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Individual-level Predictors of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness: Urban–Rural Comparison by Onyinye Ginika Mba, Ibitein Ngowari Okeafor

“…Results: The proportion of women who were birth prepared was significantly higher amongst women in urban areas (85.9%; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 82.7%–89.1%) versus rural counterparts (56.7%; 95% CI: 52.2%–61.2%), whereas the proportion of complication readiness was significantly higher in rural (31.8%; 95% CI: 27.6%–36.1%) than urban (18.2%; 95% CI: 15.2%–47.8%) groups. Predictors were possession of secondary educational level or higher (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 4.9; 95% CI: 1.5–15.5), being employed (AOR: 2.7; 95% CI: 1.5–15.0) and ANC attendance (AOR: 29.2; 95% CI: 8.8–96.9) in urban, whereas amongst the rural, it was ANC attendance (AOR: 20.0; 95% CI: 9.1–43.7). …”
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Rediscovery of Social Reality of the City and the Village: Methodological Novations of the Study of Life Space Dynamics by C. I. Ildarhanova

“…Social space localization in definite living environment, according to the author's viewpoint, possesses important social and cultural value. Living space analysis is structured by differentiation of social groups based on social and cultural causality. …”
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Relieving Effect of <i>Artemisia ordosica Krasch</i> Extract on DSS-Induced Colitis by Regulating Immunity, Antioxidant Function, Gut Microbiota, and Bile Acid Metabolism in Mice by Min Jiang, Xuekai Zhang, Xiao Jin, Binlin Shi, Yuanqing Xu, Zheqi Wang

“…<i>Artemisia ordosica Krasch</i>, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, possesses antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. …”
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Functional switching among dynamic neuronal hub-nodes in the brain induces maintenance/transition of cognitive states by Jasleen Gund, Yashaswee Mishra, B. N. Mallick, R. K. Brojen Singh

“…The multifractal spectrum width categorized VST as highly non-linear and more complex than vigilance states. The NREMS possesses a more complex cortical structure but it exhibits lower functional complexity than REMS and Wake. …”
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Inheritance of effective juvenile leaf rust resistance in six accessions of Aegilops speltoides Tausch by M. A. Kolesova, L. G. Tyryshkin

“…The analysis of segregation for seedling resistance to leaf rust in F2 и F3 from the crosses between the 6 studied accessions and the susceptible Ae. speltoides accession k-1596 showed that each of them possessed one dominant resistance gene. The absence of susceptible plants in hybrid populations from the crosses between resistant accessions testified to a tight linkage or, more likely, the identity of their genes associated with resistance. …”
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Nutrient Composition of Stiff Porridge made from Carrots and Eggplant Flour and its Nutritional Benefit to Elderly. by Ozioma C. Azubuike, Adaeze L. Nwaigwe, Uju B. Ejinkeonye, Glory M. Nwakpadolu

“…The stiff porridges should not be kept for quite long before consumption since it possesses high moisture. Sensitization of the general populace on the potentials of eggplant and carrot blends in the production of stiff porridge will contribute to enhancing their utilization and health benefits especially to the elderly.…”
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Efficiency of <i>in vitro</i> culture techniques applied to soybean (<i>Glycine max (L.) Merr.</i>) accessions from the VIR collection by E. S. Korshikova, K. M. Ershova, Yu. A. Moksheninova, Yu. V. Ukhatova

“…Using a wide range of modern biotechnologies and genetic techniques to study plant germplasm accessions held by VIR makes it possible to procure valuable results, required for the development of new high-yielding cultivars adapted to adverse environmental conditions and possessing specified technological properties, particularly to identify and mark new genes and alleles useful for plant breeding. …”
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Preparation and characterization of graphene oxide-based cation, chelating, and anion exchangers for salt removal by Mahmoud A. Al Azwani, Saleh Al Busafi, El-Said I. El-Shafey

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD) showed that the produced ion exchangers possess amorphous nature. Energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) showed the presence of nitrogen in GOP, GOQ, and GOT; and sulfur on GOT. …”
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An indole alkaloid from a tribal folklore inhibits immediate early event in HSV-2 infected cells with therapeutic efficacy in vaginally infected mice. by Paromita Bag, Durbadal Ojha, Hemanta Mukherjee, Umesh Chandra Halder, Supriya Mondal, Nidhi S Chandra, Suman Nandi, Ashoke Sharon, Mamta Chawla Sarkar, Sekhar Chakrabarti, Debprasad Chattopadhyay

“…The results revealed that HM possesses significant anti-HSV-2 activity with EC50 of 1.1-2.8 µg/ml, and selectivity index of >20. …”
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A Program for Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management by Kabale University

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Transcriptome analysis and cytochrome P450 monooxygenase reveal the molecular mechanism of Bisphenol A degradation by Pseudomonas putida strain YC-AE1 by Adel, Eltoukhy, Yang, Jia, Imane, Lamraoui, M. A., Abo‑Kadoum, Omar, Mohammad Atta, Ruth, Nahurira, Junhuan, Wang, Yanchun, Yan

“…BPA reported as a prominent endocrine disruptor compound that possesses estrogenic activity and fulminant toxicity. …”
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Evaluation Method of the Gas Hydrate and Free Gas System and Its Application in the Shenhu Area, South China Sea by Pibo Su, Tingwei Li, Shurong Liang, Jinqiang Liang, Xiaoxue Wang, Xiaoming Wan, Feifei Wang, Fang Liu

“…Gas hydrate has an effective porosity of 0.30–0.40, an average saturation of 0.33–0.40, and an effective thickness of 3.0–10.5 m, whereas free gas possesses an effective porosity of 0.35–0.40, a saturation of 0.24–0.32, and an effective thickness of 2.0–5.0 m.…”
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Koumine Attenuates Neuroglia Activation and Inflammatory Response to Neuropathic Pain by Gui-Lin Jin, Sai-Di He, Shao-Mei Lin, Li-Mian Hong, Wan-Qing Chen, Ying Xu, Jian Yang, Su-Ping Li, Chang-Xi Yu

“…Koumine—an alkaloidal constituent derived from the medicinal plant Gelsemium elegans Benth.—has been shown to possess analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties; however, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. …”
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Conversion of placental hemogenic endothelial cells to hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells by Guixian Liang, Shicheng Liu, Chunyu Zhou, Mengyao Liu, Yifan Zhang, Dongyuan Ma, Lu Wang, Jing-Dong J. Han, Feng Liu

“…Collectively, our results suggested that pHE cells possess the potential to transform into self-renewing iHSPCs through RA treatment, which will facilitate the clinical application of placental endothelial cells in hematopoietic cell generation.…”
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Tanshinone IIA Sodium Sulfonate Attenuates LPS-Induced Intestinal Injury in Mice by Xin-Jing Yang, Jin-Xian Qian, Yao Wei, Qiang Guo, Jun Jin, Xue Sun, Sheng-Lan Liu, Chun-Fang Xu, Guo-Xing Zhang

“…Tanshinone IIA sodium sulfonate (TSS) is known to possess anti-inflammatory effects and has exhibited protective effects in various inflammatory conditions; however, its role in lipopolysaccharide- (LPS-) induced intestinal injury is still unknown. …”
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DNA Methylation and Transcriptome Profiling Reveal the Role of the Antioxidant Pathway and Lipid Metabolism in <i>Plectropomus leopardus</i> Skin Color Formation by Yang Liu, Linna Wang, Zhentong Li, Linlin Li, Tangtang Ding, Shuai Chen, Pengfei Duan, Xinyi Wang, Yishu Qiu, Xiaoyu Ding, Yongsheng Tian

“…Leopard coral grouper (<i>Plectropomus leopardus</i>), possessing a distinct red body color, is an important species in commercial markets; however, the high ratio of black individuals under intensive cultivation has limited the commercial value of the species. …”
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Screening potential antileukemia ingredients from sweet potato: integration of metabolomics analysis, network pharmacology, and experimental validation by Lianling Xu, Lianling Xu, Kaixuan Zeng, Kaixuan Zeng, Zuoyue Duan, Zuoyue Duan, Jing Liu, Yan Zeng, Miao Zhang, You Yang, Qulian Guo, Yanling Jin, Wenjun Liu, Ling Guo

“…Finally, the antileukemia effects of cynaroside, nepitrin, and yuanhuanin were confirmed through in vitro and in vivo experimental validation.ConclusionIn summary, sweet potato leaves extract possesses an antileukemic effect while cynaroside, nepitrin, and yuanhuanin demonstrate potential as treatments for AML.…”
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Associated Factors of Mpox Among Healthcare Professionals at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2024: A Cros... by Teklehaimanot Kiros, Mulat Erkihun, Mitikie Wondmagegn, Andargachew Almaw, Ayenew Assefa, Ayenew Berhan, Dessie Tegegne, Alemie Fentie, Tegenaw Tiruneh, Birhanemaskal Malkamu, Mahider Shimelis, Eninur Dejen, Birhanu Getie, Shewaneh Damtie, Yenealem Solomon, Bekele Sharew

“…Interestingly, HCPs with prior information sources about Mpox were likely to possess good knowledge (AOR = 1.45, p = 0.002). Conclusions The findings emphasize important gaps in the knowledge and attitude of HCPs. …”
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The Effect of the Glucosinolate Sinigrin on Alterations in Molecular Biomarkers of the Myocardium in Swiss Mice by Nikola Ferara, Vedran Balta, Domagoj Đikić, Dyana Odeh, Ana Mojsović-Ćuić, Lana Feher Turković, Dario Dilber, Anđelo Beletić, Irena Landeka Jurčević, Ivana Šola

“…These results suggest that the hydrolysis products of sinigrin may exert a potentially toxic effect on the myocardial tissue of female mice and possess the capability to modulate transcription factors <i>in vivo</i> in a sex-dependent manner. …”
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