Bidirectional effects of neutrophils on Streptococcus oralis biofilms in vitro by Basmah M. Almaarik, Rizwan Ali, Paul R. Cooper, Michael R. Milward, Josefine Hirschfeld

“…Neutrophils are innate immune cells that respond to biofilms, employing antimicrobial mechanisms such as neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) release. Here, bidirectional effects of neutrophils on S. oralis biofilms were investigated.Materials and methods Isolated neutrophils were introduced to S. oralis biofilms at different stages of biofilm development. …”
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Transcriptional engineering for value enhancement of oilseed crops: a forward perspective by Charli Kaushal, Mahak Sachdev, Mansi Parekh, Harini Gowrishankar, Mukesh Jain, Subramanian Sankaranarayanan, Bhuvan Pathak

“…Recent genomic, transcriptomic, and metabolomics research has expanded our understanding of the genetic and physiological control of fatty acid biosynthesis and composition. Many oilseed species have inherent stress-combating mechanisms, including transcription factor regulation. …”
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Comparative lipidome and transcriptome provide novel insights into zero-valent iron nanoparticle-treated Fremyella diplosiphon by Yavuz S. Yalcin, Samson Gichuki, Huan Chen, Anithachristy Sigamani Arumanayagam, Shyama Malika Malwalage, Viji Sitther

“…This study on essential FAMEs and regulation of genes in nZVI-treated F. diplosiphon strains provides a molecular framework for optimization of metabolic pathways in this model species.…”
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Transformational technologies for more uptakes of entomopathogenic nematodes by Mahfouz M. M. Abd-Elgawad

“…Main body Transformational technologies for EPN surveys via sophisticated sampling, extraction, identification, and counting techniques could soundly characterize and employ more promising species/strains. Also, bridging the gaps can economize their usage via dual-purpose application or controlling multiple insect pests on a crop. …”
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Mitochondrial- and Endoplasmic Reticulum-Associated Oxidative Stress in Alzheimer's Disease: From Pathogenesis to Biomarkers by E. Ferreiro, I. Baldeiras, I. L. Ferreira, R. O. Costa, A. C. Rego, C. F. Pereira, C. R. Oliveira

“…Mitochondrial dysfunction is intimately linked to the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and mitochondrial-driven apoptosis, which appear to be aggravated in the brain of AD patients. …”
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Contributions of Biomass Burning and Other Sources to Fine Particle Level and Oxidative Potential in Suburban Tokyo, Japan by Akihiro Fushimi, Ana M. Villalobos, Akinori Takami, Kiyoshi Tanabe, James J. Schauer

“…The particulate mass, elemental carbon, organic carbon (OC), water-soluble organic carbon, inorganic ionic species, elements, organic markers, and biological oxidative potentials were measured using the PM2.5 samples. …”
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Light-dependent modulation of protein localization and function in living bacteria cells by Ryan McQuillen, Amilcar J. Perez, Xinxing Yang, Christopher H. Bohrer, Erika L. Smith, Sylvia Chareyre, Ho-Ching Tiffany Tsui, Kevin E. Bruce, Yin Mon Hla, Joshua W. McCausland, Malcolm E. Winkler, Erin D. Goley, Kumaran S. Ramamurthi, Jie Xiao

“…Finally, we test this optogenetic system in three additional bacterial species, Bacillus subtilis, Caulobacter crescentus, and Streptococcus pneumoniae, providing important considerations for this system’s applicability in bacterial cell biology.…”
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Aquatic Invertebrate Antimicrobial Peptides in the Fight Against Aquaculture Pathogens by Tomás Rodrigues, Francisco Antonio Guardiola, Daniela Almeida, Agostinho Antunes

“…These AMPs could serve as feed additives, therapeutic agents, or in genetic engineering approaches like CRISPR/Cas9-mediated transgenesis to enhance resilience of farmed species. Despite challenges such as stability, ecological impacts, and regulatory hurdles, advancements in peptidomimetics and genetic engineering hold significant promise. …”
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Image-Based Shrimp Aquaculture Monitoring by Beatriz Correia, Osvaldo Pacheco, Rui J. M. Rocha, Paulo L. Correia

“…Additionally, it could also be adapted to monitor other species raised in similar aquaculture environments.…”
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Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis using dual-targeted and dual-response intelligent micelles: a “three birds with one stone” strategy by Rui-Bo Guo, Lu Zhang, Yang Liu, Liang Kong, Yang Yu, Bin Yang, Zuo-Jun Wang, Jing-Yi Zhang, Xue-Tao Li

“…This study aimed to develop dual-targeted, reactive oxygen species (ROS)/pH dual-responsive, size-shrinkable intelligent micelles targeting M1 macrophages and fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLSs) to enhance drug efficacy and safety. …”
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Mapping livestock systems, bovine and caprine diseases in Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Province, Chad by Kella Douzouné, Joseph Oloukoi, Ismaila Toko Imorou, Toure Gorgui Ba, Derrick Chefor Ymele Demeveng

“… This study aimed to compile an inventory of the main diseases affecting these species in Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Province in Chad. A survey was conducted between 6 May and 7 August 2024 using a cascade data collection method identifying 310 farmers and 19 veterinarians with an average of 10 to 12 years of experience in advising and supporting livestock practices The data collected included socio-professional characteristics of participants, livestock practices, and geospatial information. …”
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Establishment of a Mutant Library for Infection Cushion Development and Identification of a Key Regulatory Gene in <i>Botrytis cinerea</i> by Maoyao Tang, Kexin Wang, Pan Zhang, Jie Hou, Xiaoqian Yu, Hongfu Wang, Yangyizhou Wang, Guihua Li

“…<i>Botrytis cinerea</i>, the grey mould fungus affecting over 1400 plant species, employs infection cushion (IC), a branched and claw-like structure formed by mycelia, as a critical strategy to breach host surface barriers. …”
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Emerging of Fatal Colitis with Multidrug-Resistant Candida glabrata after Small Bowel Transplantation by Zahra Zareshahrabadi, Mojtaba Shafiekhani, Hamed Nikoupour, Hasti Nouraei, Hamid Morovati, Kamiar Zomorodian

“…Small bowel transplantation is a potential option for patients with intestinal-failure, and the incidences of infections caused by Candida species that are more resistant to antifungal drugs are increasing in these patients. …”
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In Vitro Cercaricidal Activity, Acute Toxicity, and GC/MS Analysis of Some Selected Ghanaian Medicinal Plants by Bright Osei-Mensah, Yaw Duah Boakye, William Kofi Anyan, Theresa Appiah Agana, Eugene Agyei Aboagye, Ivy Bentil, Elvis Suatey Lomotey, Francis Adu, Christian Agyare

“…Schistosomiasis is a human parasitic disease caused by the Schistosoma species and is recognised in public health as second to malaria in terms of its socioeconomic impact on humans. …”
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Correlation Between Flying Insect Diversity and Environmental Factors in Various Land Use Types in Paseh District, Sumedang Regency, West Java by Susanti Withaningsih, Bilhaq Fahmi Ilmi, Parikesit Parikesit

“…The results were analyzed using the Shannon–Wiener Diversity Index (H’), Evenness Index (E’), Simpson’s Diversity Index (C), and Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA). The study found 115 species of flying insects, with mixed gardens having the highest diversity. …”
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THE PGR NETWORKS IN FRANCE: COLLABORATION OF USERS AND THE GENETIC RESOURCE CENTRE ON SMALL GRAIN CEREALS by A. Didier, L. Bardy, E. Boulat, J. Koenig, A. Lapierre, F. Exbrayat, J. Bordes, F. Balfourier

“…In recent years, new users, such as scientists and farmers, have discovered diverse sources of interest for screening and exploiting natural diversity conserved in PGR collections.In the case of the French cereals PGR Network, a share of the responsibility, based on the knowledge and ability of network members, has been decided in order to better promote the use of PGR. The main species of Triticum (wheat), Hordeum (barley), Secale (rye), ×Triticosecale (triticale), Avena (oat) genera and their wild relatives are held in the collection. …”
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Ellagic acid could prevent experimentally induced oxidative stress in rats by Mehmet Ali Kisacam, Gonca Ozan Kocamuftuoglu, Enver Ozan, Sema Temizer Ozan

“…<b>Aim:</b> Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are produced during the metabolism of diethylnitrosamine (DEN) and phenobarbital (PB). …”
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Identification and development of source material for breeding early bushy and short-vined cultivars of <i>Cucurbita moschata</i> Duch. ex Poir. by A. G. Elatskova

“…Background. There are three species cultivated in Russia: Cucurbita pepo, C. maxima, and C. moschata, the latter being the most thermophilic among them. …”
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Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing for Colistin: Extended Application of Novel Quantitative and Morphologic Assay Using Scanning Electron Microscopy by Omar Zmerli, Sara Bellali, Gabriel Haddad, Rim Iwaza, Akiko Hisada, Erino Matsumoto, Yusuke Ominami, Didier Raoult, Jacques Bou Khalil

“…We provide an extended application of the proof of concept for the utilization of the SEM-AST assay for Colistin for a number of clinically relevant bacterial species, providing a rapid and reliable susceptibility profile for a critical antibiotic.…”
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Effect of intercropping Lolium perenne in Ziziphus jujuba orchards on soil quality in the canopy by Yao Ma, Bin Cao, Xiaojia Wang, Weijun Chen

“…A pertinent question is whether varying densities of ryegrass intercropping can improve the uptake of nutrients and water by the jujube tree, the primary species in this ecosystem. In this context, a 2-year field experiment was conducted with three densities of perennial ryegrass intercropped with Lingwu jujube. …”
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