Methodological aspects in gastroenteric methane evaluation trial in water buffalo by Maria Chiara La Mantia, Emanuela Rossi, Francesco Cenci, David Meo Zilio, Roberto Steri, Miriam Iacurto, Antonella Chiariotti

“…LMD showed different emission trends under different sampling conditions, which seems suitable for CH4 measurement in the buffalo species. …”
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Assembly and comparative analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome of red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) revealing repeat-mediated recombination and gene transfer by Huajie Zhang, Minghui Yan, Lijuan Li, Zhuo Jiang, Ye Xiong, Yusheng Wang, Caleb Onoja Akogwu, Olutayo Mary Tolulope, Hao Zhou, Yanxia Sun, Hengchang Wang

“…We sequenced and assembled the complete mitogenome of R. idaeus, and conducted a series of genetic investigations comparing it with the nuclear and chloroplast genomes, so as to better gain a comprehensive understanding of the species’ genetic background. Results The mitogenome is represented by one circular chromosome of 438,947 bp. …”
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Machine learning prediction of obesity-associated gut microbiota: identifying Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum as a potential therapeutic target by Hao Wu, Yuan Li, Yuxuan Jiang, Xinran Li, Shenglan Wang, Changle Zhao, Changle Zhao, Ximiao Yang, Baocheng Chang, Juhong Yang, Juhong Yang, Jianjun Qiao, Jianjun Qiao

“…The top 40 bacterial species were utilized to develop ML models, with XGBoost demonstrating the highest predictive accuracy. …”
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Investigating the formation and evolution of plant diversity patterns in the Qiangtang Plateau based on phylofloristics approach by Xiaoping Li, Yun Han, Lei Miao, Hao Xu, Jingya Yu, Shuang Han, Faqi Zhang

“…We quantified the PD of the Qiangtang Plateau flora utilizing a macro-phylogenetic tree derived from a plant list of 370 species. Our analysis identified two distinct phyloregions, designated CⅠ and CⅡ, corresponding to the southeastern and northwestern sectors of the plateau, respectively, as delineated by their beta diversity. …”
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Neonatal Abandonment and Hydrocephalus in Antillean Manatees (<i>Trichechus manatus manatus</i>): Is There a Causal Relationship? by Tiago F. S. Santos, Márcio A. O. Moura, Gabriel S. F. Tavares, Julyanne S. Siqueira, Natália M. F. P. Sarmento, Robert G. S. Prado, Alexandra F. Costa, Tayanna M. M. M. Amaral, Renata Emin-Lima, Maura E. M. Sousa, Reginaldo H. M. Moreira Júnior, Pedro S. Bezerra Júnior, Gabriela Riet-Correa, Valíria D. Cerqueira

“…Manatees are semi-social animals, with the mother–calf relationship being considered long-lasting for the species. However, some events lead to the separation of this pair. …”
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Florfenicol Resistance in Enterobacteriaceae and Whole-Genome Sequence Analysis of Florfenicol-Resistant Leclercia adecarboxylata Strain R25 by Yuanyuan Ying, Fei Wu, Chongyang Wu, Yi Jiang, Min Yin, Wangxiao Zhou, Xinyi Zhu, Cong Cheng, Licheng Zhu, Kewei Li, Junwan Lu, Teng Xu, Qiyu Bao

“…The resistance gene-related mobile genetic elements encoded by pLA-64 may be transferred among bacteria of different species or genera, resulting in resistance dissemination.…”
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Degenerated vision, altered lipid metabolism, and expanded chemoreceptor repertoires enable Lindaspio polybranchiata to thrive in deep-sea cold seeps by Yujie Yan, Inge Seim, Yang Guo, Xupeng Chi, Zhaoshan Zhong, Dantong Wang, Mengna Li, Haining Wang, Huan Zhang, Minxiao Wang, Chaolun Li

“…Conclusions Our results shed light on the adaptation of Lindaspio to the darkness, high hydrostatic pressure, and food deprivation in the deep sea, providing insights into the molecular basis for L. polybranchiata becoming a pioneer species.…”
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Microbes on the Mobile Phones of Healthcare Workers in Palestine: Identification, Characterization, and Comparison by Mohammad Qadi, Rasha Khayyat, Mohammed A. AlHajhamad, Yazan I. Naji, Beesan Maraqa, Kais Abuzaitoun, Ahmed Mousa, Maysa Daqqa

“…No MRSA or Gram-negative species were detected in this group. Antibiotic resistance percentage of staphylococci was nearly half of that yielded in the HCW group against each antibiotic. …”
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A comprehensive characterization biotransformation of chlorinated paraffin by human and carp liver microsomes via liquid chromatography-high-resolution mass spectrometry and screen... by Liujun Chen, Caiming Tang, Zhiqiang Yu, Yanhong Zeng, Bixian Mai, Xiaojun Luo

“…These findings indicate significant species-specific differences in the biotransformation of CP-4, emphasizing the potential health and environmental risks associated with chlorinated paraffins and their metabolites, and underscore the need for further research to address these concerns.…”
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On the tracks of an uninvited guest, the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus in Cyprus by Riccardo Piccinno, Giulia Fiorenza, Marlen Ines Vasquez, Jeremy Bouyer, Gregoris Notarides, Ludvik Marcus Gomulski, Soteris Meletiou, Mustafa Akiner, Antonios Michaelakis, Federico Forneris, Giovanni Maga, Giuliano Gasperi, Anna Rodolfa Malacrida

“…Abstract Background Aedes albopictus, the Asian tiger mosquito, which is listed among the world's 100 most dangerous invasive species, is the main vector of chikungunya, dengue and Zika viruses. …”
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Insights into salinity effect on growth of the spotted scat (Scatophagus argus): Exploring the optimum salinity for its culture by Maoliang Su, Zhanquan Feng, Youling Zhong, Zhiyin Ye, Junbin Zhang

“…Salinity is a pivotal abiotic factor affecting growth of aquatic species in the mariculture. As a euryhaline species, the spotted scat (Scatophagus argus) can tolerate a wide range of salinity levels and is farmed between brackish to marine water conditions. …”
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Bacterial communities as bioindicators of climate change in freshwater ecosystems: Tank bromeliads as model systems by Daniel Di Pace Soares Penna, Gustavo Quevedo Romero, Mark P. Nessel, Angélica L. González, Valéria Maia Oliveira

“…However, the vulnerability of these rare species to stochastic processes raises concerns about community stability under climate change. …”
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Comparison of Fecundity and Gall-Forming of the Horned-Gall Aphid, <i>Schlechtendalia chinensis</i> (Hemiptera: Aphididae) from Different Populations by Xin Xu, Zhaohui Shi, Chang Tong, Shuxia Shao, Hongyuan Wei, Zixiang Yang

“…The horned-gall aphid, <i>Schlechtendalia chinensis</i>, is the most economically valuable Chinese gallnut aphid species, playing a decisive role in the production of Chinese gallnuts. …”
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Flavonoids and anthocyanins in seagrasses: implications for climate change adaptation and resilience by Jana Botes, Jana Botes, Xiao Ma, Xiao Ma, Jiyang Chang, Jiyang Chang, Yves Van de Peer, Yves Van de Peer, Yves Van de Peer, Yves Van de Peer, Dave Kenneth Berger, Dave Kenneth Berger

“…Studies focusing on the genetics of flavonoid metabolism are limited for this group, but the large chalcone synthase gene families in some species may provide an interesting topic of research. …”
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An integrated method for taxonomic identif ication of microorganisms by Yu. E. Uvarova, A. V. Bryanskaya, A. S. Rozanov, V. N. Shlyakhtun, E. A. Demidov, K. V. Starostin, T. N. Goryachkovskaya, S. V. Shekhovtsov, N. M. Slynko, S. E. Peltek

“…For accurate species-level identification of microorganisms, researchers today increasingly use a combination of standard microbiological cultivation and visual observation methods with molecular biological and genetic techniques that help distinguish between species and strains of microorganisms at the level of DNA or RNA molecules. …”
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Analysis on Bacterial Community of <i>Noctiluca scintillans</i> Algal Blooms Near Pingtan Island, China by Yunguang Liu, Yutong Zhang, Haiyan Yao, Zewen Zheng, Wenbo Zhao, Gang Lin

“…<i>Noctiluca scintillans</i>, known as a global red tide species, is a common red tide species found in Pingtan Island. …”
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A bioinformatic search for correspondence between differentially expressed genes of domestic versus wild animals and orthologous human genes altering reproductive potential by M. P. Ponomarenko, I. V. Chadaeva, P. M. Ponomarenko, A. G. Bogomolov, D. Yu. Oshchepkov, E. B. Sharypova, V. V. Suslov, A. V. Osadchuk, L. V. Osadchuk, Yu. G. Matushkin

“…We discuss the results from the standpoint of restoration of endangered animal species whose natural habitats are subject to an anthropogenic impact.…”
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Effects of milk extracellular vesicles from Holstein Friesian and Brown Swiss heat-stressed dairy cows on bovine mammary epithelial cells by S. Castellani, L. Basiricò, A. Maggiolino, C. Lecchi, P. De Palo, U. Bernabucci

“…Cell viability and apoptosis assay, reactive oxygen species production, and mRNA expression of heat shock proteins and antioxidant genes by reverse transcription and real time PCR were determined. …”
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Glycan degradation in Polygonati Rhizoma: Effects of traditional ‘nine steaming and nine basking’ on low molecular weight Fructans and polysaccharides by Xingyu Mei, Jiabei Xia, Wenqing Li, Yufen Wu, Huan Cheng, Shiguo Chen, Xingqian Ye, Jianle Chen

“…Therefore, dynamic changes in glycans were analyzed based on the two common species, Polygonatum filipes and Polygonatum cyrtonema. …”
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Clonality and the Phenotype–Genotype Correlation of Antimicrobial Resistance in <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> Isolates: A Multicenter Study of Clinical Isolates from Romania by Adrian-Gabriel Pană, Pavel Șchiopu, Dan Alexandru Țoc, Vlad Sever Neculicioiu, Anca Butiuc-Keul, Anca Farkas, Matei-Ștefan Dobrescu, Mirela Flonta, Carmen Costache, Izabella Éva Szász, Lia-Monica Junie

“…Antibiotic resistance is on the WHO’s top 10 list of global public health threats due to its rapid emergence and spread but also because of the high morbidity and mortality associated with it. Amongst the main species driving this phenomenon is <i>A. baumannii</i>, a member of the ESKAPE group of medical assistance-associated infections causing species famous for its extensively drug-resistant phenotypes. …”
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