Stage-specific metabolic allocation: nutrient investment strategies during Lysiphlebia japonica Ashmead development by Tingting Zhou, Ningbo Huangfu, Li Wang, Junyu Luo, Jinjie Cui, Xiangzhen Zhu, Sumei Wan, Xueke Gao

“…Nutrients, particularly lipids and energy-related metabolites, play a critical role in shaping stage-specific growth and survival strategies in parasitic wasps.MethodsTo analyze the allocation patterns of metabolite resources during development of parasitoid wasps, the multi-omics analysis was employed to systematically investigate nutrient dynamics across three growth periods in Lysiphlebia japonica Ashmead, a major parasitoid of cotton aphid (Aphis gossypii Glover).ResultsHere, a total of 753 metabolites were detected by untargeted metabolomics, with numerous nutritionally critical compounds including amino acids, fatty acids and carbohydrates showed stage-specific variations. …”
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The neuropeptide sulfakinin is a peripheral regulator of insect behavioral switch between mating and foraging by Hong-Fei Li, Bao Dong, Yuan-Yuan Peng, Hao-Yue Luo, Xiao-Lan Ou, Zheng-Lin Ren, Yoonseong Park, Jin-Jun Wang, Hong-Bo Jiang

“…Further analysis of the mutant flies revealed that sets of odorant receptor (OR) genes were differentially expressed. Functional characterization of the differentially expressed ORs suggested that sulfakinin directly suppresses the expression of ORs that respond to opposite-sex hormones while enhancing the expression of ORs that detect food volatiles. …”
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Genome-wide identification and expression analyses of CYP450 genes in Chrysanthemum indicum by Yuyuan Chen, Tongjun Zhou, Jian Zhong, Yuxian Xu, Peng Zhang, Xiaoyu Yue, Hua Zhang, Ming Sun, Xuehao Fu

“…Conclusions The genome-wide analyses of cytochrome P450 superfamily offers essential genomic resources for functional studies of CiCYP450 genes, and is significant for the molecular breeding of Chrysanthemum.…”
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A novel human pluripotent stem cell gene activation system identifies IGFBP2 as a mediator in the production of haematopoietic progenitors in vitro by Paolo Petazzi, Telma Ventura, Francesca Paola Luongo, Heather McClafferty, Alisha May, Helen Alice Taylor, Michael J Shipston, Nicola Romanò, Lesley M Forrester, Pablo Menendez, Antonella Fidanza

“…A major challenge in the stem cell biology field is the ability to produce fully functional cells from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) that are a valuable resource for cell therapy, drug screening, and disease modelling. …”
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Genomic signal selection analysis reveals genes related to the lambing trait of Hotan sheep by XinKun Wang, Wei Li, QiaoYan Huang, HuiPing Sun, LeXiao Zhu, RuoHuai Gu, Feng Xing

“…We identified 290 selected regions and 332 genes across the Hotan sheep genome by using two widely adopted selective scanning detection methods (FST statistics and Piratio). Functional annotation and enrichment analysis of these genes identified 13 genes associated with the lambing rate, which were enriched in pathways such as the transforming growth factor-β signaling pathway (BMPR2, ID2, SMAD7, THBS1, and RBX1), renal cell carcinoma (PAK1, ELOC), inositol phosphate metabolism (PLCZ), non-homologous terminal junction (RAD50), ABC transporters (ABCC4), and the NET pathway (H2B, H4, and H2A). …”
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Photonics-Aided THz Integrated Sensing and Communication System Based on a Subcarrier-Chirp Inter-Embedded Waveform by Junhao Zhang, Mingzheng Lei, Min Zhu, Qingzhi Zhou, Bingchang Hua, Yuancheng Cai, Hao Li, Jiao Zhang, Zhengyi Liang, Yang Li, Xingyu Chen, Junjie Ding, Qing Zhong, Sha Zhu, Jianjun Yu

“…Simultaneously, multi-user detection with an 8-mm ranging resolution is also realized. …”
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IT: An interpretable transformer model for Alzheimer's disease prediction based on PET/MR images by Zhaomin Yao, Weiming Xie, Jiaming Chen, Ying Zhan, Xiaodan Wu, Yingxin Dai, Yusong Pei, Zhiguo Wang, Guoxu Zhang

“…These insights significantly bolster the arsenal of tools available for AD diagnostics and contribute to the broader narrative of deciphering brain functionality through state-of-the-art imaging modalities.…”
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Rapid flips between warm and cold extremes in a warming world by Sijia Wu, Ming Luo, Gabriel Ngar-Cheung Lau, Wei Zhang, Lin Wang, Zhen Liu, Lijie Lin, Yijing Wang, Erjia Ge, Jianfeng Li, Yuanchao Fan, Yimin Chen, Weilin Liao, Xiaoyu Wang, Xiaocong Xu, Zhixin Qi, Ziwei Huang, Faith Ka Shun Chan, David Yongqin Chen, Xiaoping Liu, Tao Pei

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Bioinformatics analysis of potential pathogenesis and risk genes of neuroinflammation-promoted brain injury in intracerebral hemorrhage by Ilgiz Gareev, Ozal Beylerli, Elmar Musaev, Chunlei Wang, Valentin Pavlov

“…TargetScan, miRDB, and RNA22 were used to investigate the miRNAs regulating the DEGs. The functional annotation of DEGs was performed using Gene Ontology (GO) resources, and the cell signaling pathway analysis of DEGs was performed using the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG). …”
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Cloning and expression of a C3H-type zinc finger protein gene BoCCCH2 from Brassica oleracea var. italica by JIANG Ming, LIU Qing’e, ZHANG Yanru, ZHU Qi, GONG Xiu, YU Keke, ZHOU Xiuqian

“…Cloning and expression analysis of BoCCCH2 provide evidence for further studies on gene function.…”
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An Underground Goaf Locating Framework Based on D-InSAR with Three Different Prior Geological Information Conditions by Kewei Zhang, Yunjia Wang, Feng Zhao, Zhanguo Ma, Guangqian Zou, Teng Wang, Nianbin Zhang, Wenqi Huo, Xinpeng Diao, Dawei Zhou, Zhongwei Shen

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High prevalence of fecal carriage of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacterales among patients with urinary tract infections in rural Tanzania by Magreth Erick Macha, Magreth Erick Macha, Magreth Erick Macha, Weihong Qi, Salome N. Seiffert, Anja Bösch, Philipp Kohler, Honorathy Msami Urassa, Sabine Haller, Erin West, Maja Weisser Rohacek, Maja Weisser Rohacek, Maja Weisser Rohacek, Baharak Babouee Flury, Baharak Babouee Flury, Baharak Babouee Flury, Baharak Babouee Flury

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WHSC1/NSD2 regulates immune infiltration in prostate cancer by Kunle Odunsi, Junko Matsuzaki, Takemasa Tsuji, Sebastiano Battaglia, Richard C. Koya, Prashant K Singh, Muzamil Y Want, James L Thorne, Ellen Karasik, Bryan Gillard, Eduardo Cortes Gomez, Amit Lugade

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Improving the understanding and interpretation of myeloma screening among resident doctors and physician associates: a quality improvement project by Mahmoud Gouda, Hannah Hunter

“…Introduction: Myeloma is the second most common blood cancer in the UK, with a median age at diagnosis of 72.6 years.1 Patients with myeloma can initially present with vague and non-specific symptoms, making early diagnosis challenging. To improve early detection, a myeloma screen is commonly requested on medical wards. …”
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Profiling of rhizosphere-associated microbial communities in North Alabama soils infested with varied levels of reniform nematodes by Sowndarya Karapareddy, Varsha C. Anche, Sowjanya R. Tamatamu, Madhusudhana R. Janga, Kathy Lawrence, Leopold M. Nyochembeng, Antonette Todd, Lloyd T. Walker, Venkateswara R. Sripathi

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Evaluation of Self-Regulating Doped Ferrite Nanoparticles with Glucose, Chitosan, and Poly-Ethylene Glycol Coatings for Hyperthermia and Dual Imaging by Negri A, Conti A, Milan E, Forlin E, Gherlinzoni F, Morana G, Gottardi M, Matteazzi P, Speghini A, Bongers A, Marzola P

“…Following intravenous administration, MRI and MPI functionalities were analyzed through phantom studies and in vivo murine models.Results: Coated M55 NPs displayed high colloidal stability in water and effective functionalization. …”
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Sensitivity and Specificity of Three Measures of Intrinsic Capacity in Older People Aged 80 and Over in Nursing Homes by Ma L, Zheng E, Fang Y, Chen H, Zhou C, Cai S, Luo F, Jiang W, Wang J, Ning X, Tu H, Yin Z

“…IC spans five function domains: Locomotor, psychological, cognitive, vitality, and sensory (including vision and hearing). …”
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Improving older people’s experiences and safety at transitions of care: the PACT mixed-methods study including RCT by Jenni Murray, Ruth Baxter, Jane O’Hara, Laura Sheard, Catherine Hewitt, Natasha Hardicre, Charles Vincent, Eirini Oikonomou, Gerry Richardson, Rosie Shannon, Kalpita Baird, Stephen Brealey, Robbie Foy, Laura Mandefield, Sarah Hampton, Ed Breckin, Lubena Mirza, Alfredo Palacios, Sally Moore, Jayne Marran, Jacqui Elliot, Jane Schofield, Alison Cracknell, Beth Woods, Sarah Cockayne, Thomas Mills, Yvonne Birks, Olivia Joseph, Rebecca Lawton

“…Secondary outcomes included: unplanned 60- and 90-day hospital re-admissions; quality of transition; health-related quality of life (EuroQol-5 Dimensions, five-level version); and self-reported healthcare resource use. Data sources National Health Service Secondary Use Services data and Hospital Episodes data for work package 2 and routinely recorded National Health Service acute trust hospital data on re-admissions for work packages 5 and 6. …”
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Whole-Genome Resequencing Reveals Phylogenetic Relationships and Sex Differentiation Mechanisms Among Fujian <i>Cycas</i> Species by Xinyu Xu, Yousry A. El-Kassaby, Sijia Liu, Juan Zhang, Lanqi Zhang, Junnan Li, Wenkai Li, Kechang Zhang, Minghai Zou, Zhiru Lai, Likuang Lin, Yongdong Zhang, Shasha Wu, Bihua Chen

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Rapid and sensitive determination of bongkrekic acid with molecularly imprinted polymer-coated wooden-tip electrospray ionization mass spectrometry by Chunfei Zhong, Xinyan Li, Fan Zhang, Ning Liu, Jiewei Deng, Yunyun Yang, Tiangang Luan

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