Distinct microbial communities drive methane cycling in below- and above-ground compartments of tropical cloud forests growing on peat by Fahad Ali Kazmi, Ülo Mander, Ramita Khanongnuch, Maarja Öpik, Reti Ranniku, Kaido Soosaar, Mohit Masta, Salla A. M. Tenhovirta, Kuno Kasak, Claudine Ah-Peng, Mikk Espenberg

“…However, no CH4-cycling functional genes were detected in the stem core samples. …”
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Research note: Harnessing the potential of chicken blastodermal cells as a new frontier in poultry science and biotechnology – Establishment of embryonic stem cells and their diffe... by Małgorzata Duda, Patrycja Maciak, Grzegorz Tylko, Kamil Wartalski, Monika Trzcińska, Marek Romek, Marcin Samiec

“…Further research exploring the functional attributes of B-ESC-derived SC-LCs is required to elucidate their therapeutic potential in nerve reconstruction/repair.…”
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Targeted proteomics for absolute quantification of glucose transporter 1 in mammalian brain cells using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry by Yash Mehta, Dhavalkumar Patel, Iqra Pervaiz, Ulrich Bickel, Abraham Jacob Al-Ahmad

“…Glucose represents a major source of energy for mammalian brains. Its uptake is tributary to a functional glucose transporter (GLUT1) expression at the blood-brain barrier (BBB). …”
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Data curation of extracellular enzyme activity spectrophotometric or fluorometric data by Niels Gudmand Christiansen, Paul Iturbe-Espinoza, Rumakanta Sapkota, Anne Winding

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Discovery of a new subgroup of sulfur dioxygenases and characterization of sulfur dioxygenases in the sulfur metabolic network of Acidithiobacillus caldus. by Wei Wu, Xin Pang, Jianqiang Lin, Xiangmei Liu, Rui Wang, Jianqun Lin, Linxu Chen

“…We cloned and expressed these genes, and detected the SDO activity of recombinant protein A5904_0421 by a GSH-dependent in vitro assay. …”
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Biochemical, nutritional, and nutraceutical properties of cactus pear accessions by Yazgan Tunç, Mehmet Yaman, Kadir Uğurtan Yılmaz, Ali Khadivi, Daya Shankar Mishra

“…These findings contribute valuable insights for the conservation and utilization of wild cactus pear genetic resources, supporting the development of functional food products and sustainable cultivation strategies in Mediterranean climates.…”
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Screening of anomalies in a double-stranded DNA via global electrical measurements by Sourav Kundu

“…We conduct two-terminal charge transport calculations to detect biological defects in three types of DNA sequences: periodic, quasi-periodic and random. …”
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Semi-Automated Dataset Generation for Residential Buildings Using Graph-Based Topological Modelling by Angelo Massafra, Dania H. Al-Harasis, Lorenzo Stefanini, Wassim Jabi

“…The resulting dataset facilitates the analysis of floor spatial configurations and the extraction of geometric attributes, laying the foundation for future analyses that will integrate machine learning techniques for functional detection and typological clustering.…”
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Rossby Number Regime, Convection Suppression, and Dynamo-generated Magnetism in Inflated Hot Jupiters by Albert Elias-López, Matteo Cantiello, Daniele Viganò, Fabio Del Sordo, Simranpreet Kaur, Clàudia Soriano-Guerrero

“…Specifically, we obtain the Rossby number Ro as a function of planetary depth and orbital period, after showing that tidal synchronization is likely valid for all HJs. …”
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Hypoglycemic, Antioxidant Activities, and Probiotic Characteristics of <i>Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus</i> LBUX2302 Isolated from Stool Samples of Neonates by Pedro A. Reyes-Castillo, Ana Laura Esquivel-Campos, Edgar Torres-Maravilla, Eduardo Zúñiga-León, Felipe Mendoza-Pérez, Rosa González-Vázquez, María Guadalupe Córdova-Espinoza, María Angélica Gutiérrez-Nava, Raquel González-Vázquez, Lino Mayorga-Reyes

“…Finally, the presence of ferulic acid activity was detected. The results highlight <i>L. rhamnosus</i> LBUX2302 as a promising probiotic with hypoglycemic and antioxidant effects, warranting further in vivo evaluation for its possible inclusion in functional food and health formulations.…”
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Celastrol-loaded ginsenoside Rg3 liposomes boost immunotherapy by remodeling obesity-related immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment in melanoma by Hongyan Zhang, Jingyi Huang, Yujie Li, Wanyu Jin, Jiale Wei, Ninghui Ma, Limei Shen, Mancang Gu, Chaofeng Mu, Donghang Xu, Yang Xiong

“…Obesity usually exacerbates the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (ITME), hindering CD8+ T cell infiltration and function, which further represents a significant barrier to the efficacy of immunotherapy. …”
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Mitigating malicious denial of wallet attack using attribute reduction with deep learning approach for serverless computing on next generation applications by Amal K. Alkhalifa, Mohammed Aljebreen, Rakan Alanazi, Nazir Ahmad, Sultan Alahmari, Othman Alrusaini, Ali Alqazzaz, Hassan Alkhiri

“…Abstract Denial of Wallet (DoW) attacks are one kind of cyberattack whose goal is to develop and expand the financial sources of a group by causing extreme costs in their serverless computing or cloud environments. …”
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Analysis of genomic selection characteristics of local cattle breeds in Gansu by Bao Cai, Yandong Kang, Lin Xiong, Jie Pei, Qianyun Ge, Xiaoyun Wu, Manyu Gan, Xian Guo

“…It provides a theoretical basis for conserving breed resources, identifying functional genes, and developing breeding strategies.…”
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LncRNA H19 Promotes Gastric Cancer Metastasis via miR-148-3p/SOX-12 Axis by Xin Zhang, Ge Wang, Xiaoru Li, Yanqing Liu, Xue Wu, Yazhe Zhou, Jie Liu, Haiying Wang, Rui Jiao, Ying Chen, Qiang Wang

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Accumulation and effect of contaminants in soil biota following waste stream application in agriculture: A European perspective by Iris L. Schaap, Marjolein Derks, Peter W.G. Groot Koerkamp, Nico W. van den Brink

“…The global food system is under significant pressure from challenges like resource depletion, climate change, and population growth, which drive a heightened demand for food production in conflict with unsustainable methods. …”
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Optimisation of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Conditions Using Response Surface Methodology and Identification of Thymoquinone from Black Cumin (Nigella sativa L.) Seed Extract§ by Nita Kaushik, Aradhita Barmanray

“…The presence of thymoquinone was further confirmed by the functional groups detected in FTIR analysis. Under the specified extraction conditions, total phenolic content (TPC, expressed as gallic acid equivalents), yield (in %) and DPPH radical scavenging activity increased by approx. 271.03 mg/g, and 4.5 and 83.06 %, respectively. …”
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Transcriptome analysis reveals common and distinct mechanisms for sheepgrass (Leymus chinensis) responses to defoliation compared to mechanical wounding. by Shuangyan Chen, Yueyue Cai, Lexin Zhang, Xueqing Yan, Liqin Cheng, Dongmei Qi, Qingyuan Zhou, Xiaoxia Li, Gongshe Liu

“…In total, 1,836 and 3,238 genes were detected with significant differential expression levels after wounding and defoliation, respectively, during one day. …”
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Spatial transcriptomics combined with single-nucleus RNA sequencing reveals glial cell heterogeneity in the human spinal cord by Yali Chen, Yiyong Wei, Jin Liu, Tao Zhu, Cheng Zhou, Donghang Zhang

“…Glial cells play crucial roles in regulating physiological and pathological functions, including sensation, the response to infection and acute injury, and chronic neurodegenerative disorders. …”
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Enhancing yield and quality: research and practice of agro-forest waste for Lentinus edodes (shiitake mushroom) cultivation by Hongyan Xu, Hongyan Xu, Guocai Han, Yanyan Li, Qing Meng, Qing Meng, Yang Zhang, Yayi Wang, Songling Li

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Chronic Kidney Disease: Bridging Conventional Therapeutics and Emerging Molecular Innovations by Shao-feng Wang, Jie Gong, Hai-ying Zhang, Hao-jun Dai, Jin-jin Shi, Jing-wen Ling, Ke-qing Dong, Rosnani Hashim

“…While conventional management strategies emphasize early detection, prevention, and addressing underlying causes to slow disease progression, CKD is frequently asymptomatic in its early stages. …”
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