Identification of Gene Targets for the Sprouting Inhibitor CIPC by Thomas M. Grand, James K. Pitman, Alexander L. Williams, Lisa M. Smith, Andrew J. Fleming

“…This involved RNAseq analysis of dissected, staged tuber buds during in vitro sprouting with and without CIPC to identify lead genes, followed by the development and application of an Arabidopsis root assay to assess cell division response to CIPC in selected mutants. The ease of use of this model plant, coupled with its immense genetic resources, allowed us to test the functionality of lead genes encoding cell‐division–associated proteins in the modulation of plant growth response to CIPC. …”
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Tumor-specific CD8+ T cells from the bone marrow resist exhaustion and exhibit increased persistence in tumor-bearing hosts as compared with tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes by Ivan Borrello, Amy Thomas, Luca Biavati, Robert Leone, Elizabeth M Zawidzka, Claudio Zanettini, Luigi Marchionni

“…Importantly, in a competitive transfer experiment, BM T cells infiltrated the tumor more efficiently than TILs, displayed a higher polyfunctionality with interleukin-2, interferon-γ, tumor necrosis factor-α production and showed greater persistence compared with TILs.Conclusions T cells from the BM appear superior to TILs as a source of cells for cellular therapy. They possess a memory-enriched phenotype and exhibit improved effector function, greater persistence within a tumor-bearing host, and the capacity for increased tumor infiltration. …”
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Territorial Self-Government: From Local Communities to Self-Governing Community by O. M. Roy

“…Recognizing these characteristics will help establish stable boundaries for the activities of self-governing communities using the so-called Functional Self-Governance Limit (FSG). This concept is necessary for evaluating (within socially accepted and rational limits) the costs of using a centralized governance model versus resolving community issues primarily through internal resources. …”
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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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In situ, modeled, and earth observation monitoring of surface water availability in West African rangelands by Kimberly Slinski, Kimberly Slinski, Gabriel B. Senay, Alkhalil Adoum, Shraddhanand Shukla, Amy McNally, James Rowland, Erwann Fillol, Soni Yatheendradas, Soni Yatheendradas, Chris Funk, Andrew Hoell, Michael Jasinski

“…The 12 locations can function as sentinel ponds to monitor local water availability. …”
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Phenolic Content, Antioxidant Activity and Quality Characteristics of Hulled Wheats Originating from Türkiye by Fatma Ruveyda Alkan, Buket Çetiner, Hüseyin Akşit, Samed Şimşek

“…This study investigated selected quality and functional characteristics of 17 hulled wheat accessions (Triticum monococcum and Triticum dicoccum) preserved in the Türkiye Seed Gene Bank, along using four modern wheat cultivars (Triticum aestivum L. and Triticum durum Desf.). …”
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Feeding black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae with mushrooms and then exposing them to UVB produces larvae extremely rich in vitamins D2 and D3 by Lisa Morand-Laffargue, Florence Charles, Charlotte Sabran, Patrick Borel

“…Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are a sustainable source of protein for feed but they can also be a sustainable source of some phytochemicals due to their ability to bioaccumulate them. …”
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Protective role of extracellular vesicles against oxidative DNA damage by Jordi Ribas-Maynou, Ana Parra, Pablo Martínez-Díaz, Camila Peres Rubio, Xiomara Lucas, Marc Yeste, Jordi Roca, Isabel Barranco

“…Abstract Background Oxidative stress, a source of genotoxic damage, is often the underlying mechanism in many functional cell disorders. …”
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A qualitative study on the management system for investigator-initiated studies in healthcare institutions in Beijing, China by Xiayan Chen, Jiaxue Meng, Hongling Chu, Yangfeng Wu, Huijuan Li

“…Methods This descriptive qualitative study included 13 focus group discussions among 74 participants from 25 healthcare institutions stratified selected in Beijing, including 13 executive-level administrators, 41 functional administrators and 20 investigator representatives. …”
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Fluorescent EGTA-derived carbon dots for turn on–off–on detection of Fe3+ and ascorbic acid via hydrothermal synthesis and cellular imaging by Kanwal Iqbal, Anam Iqbal, Wenwu Qin, Muhammad Imran, Zeeshan Ajmal, Imran Khan, Guolong Xing

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Extracting Realistic Pedestrian, Cycling, and Driving Street Networks from OpenStreetMap by J. P. Duque, M. A. Brovelli

“…An algorithm was designed to detect these cases based on the geometry of the street segments. …”
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Exploration of Predicted Nitrogen-Containing Natural Products from Northern Canadian Bark Beetle-Associated Bacteria by Nirasha Atapattu, Nicolas Justus, Hariniha Selvarajan, Mitzchilouise Baylosis, Marc Schieven, Kalindi D. Morgan

“…Nitrogen-15 NMR spectroscopy was employed to detect nitrogen-containing functional groups in crude extracts, revealing distinct signals for amides, amines, and nitrogen heterocycles. …”
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IDENTIFICATION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC ULTRA LOW FREQUENCY (ULF) SIGNAL ANOMALIES AS PRECURSORS OF A MAGNITUDE 5 EARTHQUAKE IN THE SULAWESI REGION by Delfira Anggraini, Ratni Sirait, Lailatul Husna Lubis, Christofel Haposan Great Sibuea

“…The anomaly source azimuth direction was also determined.…”
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Enhanced angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition and antioxidant activities through synergistic green tea and black rice extracts by Worrapob Chaisan, Nuttinee Salee, Peeraporn Pakakaew, Niramon Utama-ang

“…These findings suggest that the combined extract could serve as a valuable functional ingredient, enhancing access to bioactive-rich resources for nutritionally supportive and sustainable diets. …”
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A Comparative Study of Fractal Models Applied to Artificial and Natural Data by Gil Silva, Fernando Pellon de Miranda, Mateus Michelon, Ana Ovídio, Felipe Venturelli, João Parêdes, João Ferreira, Letícia Moraes, Flávio Barbosa, Alexandre Cury

“…Computational efficiency analysis revealed that methods with linear or logarithmic complexity, such as Persistence and Compass, are most suited for larger datasets, while methods like DFA and Dynamic Fractal Approaches required higher computational resources. This study provides an original comparative study for researchers to select appropriate fractal analysis techniques based on dataset characteristics and computational limitations.…”
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Emerging Marine Nematodes as Model Organisms: Which Species for Which Question? by Federica Semprucci, Eleonora Grassi, Adele Cocozza di Montanara, Roberto Sandulli, Elisa Baldrighi

“…Among the reviewed taxa, <i>Litoditis marina</i> and select Monhysteridae species, such as <i>Diplolaimella dievengatensis</i>, <i>Halomonhystera disjuncta</i>, and <i>Diplolaimelloides</i> spp., emerge as leading candidates due to their manageable life cycles, adaptability to laboratory conditions, and available genomic resources. …”
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Isolation and Characterization of Cultivable Microbes from the Gut of <i>Zophobas atratus</i> (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) Larvae Reared on Two Types of Artificial Diets by Vladislava Baklanova, Alexander Kuprin, Ivan Baklanov, Vadim Kumeiko

“…The isolated strains provide resources for investigating microbial functions in insect nutrition.…”
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Spatio-temporal variation of malaria incidence in Sub-Saharan Africa from 2011 to 2020 by Changkuoth Jock Chol, Denekew Bitew Belay, Haile Mekonnen Fenta, Ding-Geng Chen

“…This study aimed to explore clusters of malaria incidence both spatially and temporally in the regions of the SSA countries using spatial autocorrelation statistics and univariate functional spatial scan statistics.Methods The study was done in 634 administrative areas throughout SSA nations. …”
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Regional and strain-level prevalence of nitrogen-fixing Bradyrhizobium with potential N2O reduction in South Korea by Jaeyoung Ro, Hor-Gil Hur, Sujin Lee

“…Abstract Agricultural practices are the largest anthropogenic source of nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent greenhouse gas contributing to global climate change. …”
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Repair-mediated duplication by capture of proximal chromosomal DNA has shaped vertebrate genome evolution. by John K Pace, Shurjo K Sen, Mark A Batzer, Cédric Feschotte

“…These events are thought to be a source of genomic instability and human diseases, but it is unclear whether they have contributed significantly to genome evolution. …”
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