Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Ferula assafoetida Oleo-Gum-Resin (Asafoetida) against TNF-α-Stimulated Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVECs) by Leila Mobasheri, Mohsen Khorashadizadeh, Hossein Safarpour, Maryam Mohammadi, Gholamreza Anani Sarab, Vahid Reza Askari

“…Intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and adhesion of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) to HUVECs were evaluated with DCFH-DA and CFSE fluorescent probes, respectively. …”
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Freshwater fungi in the karst plateau wetlands from Guizhou Province, China: taxonomic novelties in Melanommataceae (Pleosporales) by Ling-Ling Liu, Yong-Xiang Liu, Ya-Ya Chen, Jiu-Lan Gou, Feng Chi, Yi Liu, Xiao-Feng Gu, Quan-Quan Wei, Meng Zhang, Zuo-Yi Liu, Si Zhou

“…Based on the morphological and phylogenetic evidence, three new species are introduced: Byssosphaeria chishuiensis sp. nov., Camposporium guizhouense sp. nov., and C. aquaticum sp. nov. …”
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First density estimates of the Endangered Claire's mouse lemur Microcebus mamiratra and recommendations for its conservation by Luke D. Martin, Herison Razafimanantsoa, Eva S. Nomenjanahary, Sylviane Volampeno, Alison M. Behie

“…The genus is extraordinarily diverse, with 25 extant species, several of which have been described recently. …”
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Urban landscape pattern affects plant diversity in green spaces: Evidence from street view imagery by Yang Ye, Hongfei Qiu, Xingcan Zhou, Xiong Li

“…More native and exotic plant species appear in green spaces whose surrounding woodland is greater while construction land is less extensive. …”
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Breeding stages affect egg recognition in azure-winged magpies (Cyanopica cyanus) by Jianping Liu, Fudong Zhou, Hanlin Yan, Wei Liang

“…Abstract Egg rejection often involves a cognitive process of recognizing foreign eggs, which can vary not only between species or among different individuals of the same species, but also within the same individual during different breeding stages, leading to markedly different responses to parasitic eggs. …”
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First report of MDR virulent Pseudomonas aeruginosa in apparently healthy Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) in Bangladesh. by Alamgir Hasan, Md Tanjir Ahmmed, Bushra Benta Rahman Prapti, Aminur Rahman, Tasnim Islam, Chandra Shaker Chouhan, A K M Anisur Rahman, Mahbubul Pratik Siddique

“…The results showed that quail birds in Narsingdi were five times more likely to harbor Pseudomonas species (OR: 5.02; 95% CI: 1.34-18.84) compared to those in Mymensingh Sadar. …”
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A Genomic‐Based Workflow for eDNA Assay Development for a Critically Endangered Turtle, Myuchelys georgesi by Holly V. Nelson, Arthur Georges, Katherine A. Farquharson, Elspeth A. McLennan, Jane L. DeGabriel, Katherine Belov, Carolyn J. Hogg

“…We confirmed the accuracy of this assembled mitogenome by comparing it to a Sanger‐sequenced mitogenome of the same species, and no base pair mismatches were detected. …”
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An ichthyofaunal amendment with the length-weight relations and condition factors of some endemic and invasive freshwater fishes from Western Anatolia by Kurtul Irmak, Kaya Cüneyt, Şen Arda, Özcan Ceylin, Ercivan Deniz, Demiral Kaan, Güngör Melike, İlhan Ali, Sarı Hasan Musa

“…This research is anticipated to contribute valuable insights for the conservation of the species, while also furnishing essential data to inform future fisheries management studies in the region.…”
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Seroprevalence Estimates of Q Fever and the Predictors for the Infection in Cattle, Sheep, and Goats in Nandi County, Kenya by J. Kiptanui, P. B. Gathura, P. M. Kitala, B. Bett

“…From the findings, Q fever was more prevalent in cattle (OR 7.26) than in sheep and goats. Animal species (p value 0.015, CI 95% OR 7.26) was the only potential predictors in the three considered species for the presence of Coxiella burnetii antibodies. …”
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Antibiotic Susceptibility of Bacteria Isolated from Open Fracture Grade III Presenting to Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital Surabaya by Raden Taufan Mulyo Wibisono, Dwikora Novembri Utomo, Agung Dwi Wahyu Widodo

“…Soetomo General Academic Hospital Surabaya varies between each species of bacteria isolate.…”
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Extreme Air Pollution Events Spiking Ionic Levels at Urban and Rural Sites of Indo-Gangetic Plain by Manisha Mishra, U. C. Kulshrestha

“…Furthermore, the relationship between the cations and anions demonstrated that NH3 and HONO, as the primary gaseous species, were involved in heterogeneous aqueous-phase reactions and the formation of secondary aerosols. …”
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Commonality of Virulence-Promoting Function in Rhodococcus equi Virulence Associated Proteins (Vaps) by Timothy R. Ganderton, Daniel Ghete, Karen Hogg, Graeme J. Park, Christoph G. Baumann, Anthony J. Wilkinson, Paul R. Pryor

“…Numerous vap genes are found on virulence plasmids isolated from different species, and the Vaps share a high degree of sequence identity. …”
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Chromosome‐scale genome assembly of Poa trivialis and population genomics reveal widespread gene flow in a cool‐season grass seed production system by Caio A. C. G. Brunharo, Christopher W. Benson, David R. Huff, Jesse R. Lasky

“…Abstract Poa trivialis (L.) is a cool‐season grass species found in various environments worldwide. In addition to being a desired turfgrass species, it is a common weed of agricultural systems and natural areas. …”
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Mechanical Behavior of Pericopsis elata Relative to Age during Growth by Foadieng Emmanuel, Fouotsa Woutsop Christian Martial, Azeufack Tonfack Ulrich Gaël, Talla Pierre Kisito, Fogue Medard

“…The assamela (afrormosia) whose scientific name is “Pericopsis elata” (Harms), a large tree of great commercial value, is an exploited species. It is considered “endangered” by the IUCN.” …”
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Thinning enhances whitebark pine (Pinus albicaulis) growth and resin duct defenses by Nickolas E. Kichas, Erin K. Shanahan, Sharon M. Hood

“…Abstract Whitebark pine (Pinus albicaulis) is an important component of high‐elevation ecosystems throughout the northern Rocky Mountains; however, the species was recently listed as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act due to widespread mortality throughout its native range. …”
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MINERAL COMPOSITION OF WILD RELATIVES AND INTROGRESSIVE FORMS IN WHEAT SELECTION by T. V. Savin, A. I. Abugaliyeva, I. Cakmak, K. Kozhakhmetov

“…The third cluster consists largely of T. militinae, T. kiharae, Ae. cylindrica species and introgressive forms originated from them: Zhetysu×T. militinae and Bezostaya 1× Ae. cylindrica. …”
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A Comparative Phytochemical Investigation of the Greek Members of the Genus <i>Helichrysum</i> Mill., with Emphasis on the Local Endemic <i>Helichrysum amorginum</i> Boiss and Orph by Iordanis Samanidis, Nikos Krigas, Vassilis Athanasiadis, Ioannis Makrygiannis, Martha Mantiniotou, Stavros I. Lalas

“…Their importance is recognized as several species hold significant ethnopharmacological value, being traditionally used to address ailments in human systems, such as respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary conditions, among others. …”
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Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Requirements to Improve <i>Portulaca oleracea</i> L. Growth, Nutrient and Water Use Efficiency in Hydroponics by Antonios Chrysargyris, Nikolaos Tzortzakis

“…These traits render purslane an attractive wild edible species for research and commercial exploitation. …”
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Impact of the use of azole fungicides, other than as human medicines, on the development of azole‐resistant Aspergillus spp. by European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), European Environment Agency (EEA), European Medicines Agency (EMA), European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC)

“…Abstract The use of azoles in the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA) other than as human medicines has raised concerns about emergence and spread of azole‐resistant Aspergillus species. EU agencies, with the support of JRC, reviewed the evidence and provided conclusions and recommendations on this topic. …”
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The metabolomic approach to the assessment of cultivar specificity of Brassica napus L. seeds by G. N. Smolikova, A. L. Shavarda, I. V. Alekseichuk, V. V. Chantseva, S. S. Medvedev

“…However, in order to justify the use of the metabolomics techniques in plant breeding, it is important to perform comprehensive analysis of a broad range of species and varieties. In this study, we evaluated the contents of low-molecular-weight substances in seeds of different rapeseed cultivars by the gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) technique. …”
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