Integrating parental genomes to reduce reference bias and identify intramuscular fat genes in Qinchuan Black pigs by Guangquan Lv, Peiyu Yang, Ao Guo, Minghao Cao, Dong Li, Zhe Liu, Mingyu Wang, Jingchun Sun, Rongrong Ding, Taiyong Yu

“…Selection signal analysis based on the integrated parental genomic strategy successfully identified more differentiated windows and positively selected genes. …”
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Pollution Characteristics and Water Quality Status of Water Storage Pond in Xianyang City of Shaanxi Province by Zhou Fuyu, Gao Zhaoliang, Zhang Shuai, Li Yonghong, Sun Guanfang, Lou Yongcai, Ai Jianwei, Liu Wenbo

“…Treatment methods suitable for the rural environment should be selected according to the characteristics of water pollution.…”
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Computational exploration of global venoms for antimicrobial discovery with Venomics artificial intelligence by Changge Guan, Marcelo D. T. Torres, Sufen Li, Cesar de la Fuente-Nunez

“…From these, we identified 386 candidates that are structurally and functionally distinct from known antimicrobial peptides. …”
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Recent Advances and Challenges in the Production of Hydroxylated Natural Products Using Microorganisms by Chang Sun, Rumei Zeng, Tianpeng Chen, Yibing Yang, Yi Song, Qiang Li, Jie Cheng, Bingliang Liu

“…Hydroxylation reaction is a significant source of structural diversity in natural products (NPs), playing a crucial role in improving the bioactivity, solubility, and stability of natural product molecules. …”
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The association between serum albumin–globulin ratio and overactive bladder in American adults: a cross-sectional study by Yuan-Zhuo Du, Jia-Hao Liu, Fu-Chun Zheng, Qiang Zhou, Ju Guo

“…However, despite its widely studied correlations in numerous health fields, the link between AGR and Overactive Bladder (OAB) is still not completely comprehended. Methods Data were sourced from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database, selecting adult samples spanning from 2007 to 2018. …”
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Enhanced intestinal epithelial co-culture model with orbital mechanical stimulation: a proof-of-concept application in food nanotoxicology by Mattia Santoni, Giovanni Piccinini, Giovanni Piccinini, Giovanni Liguori, Maria Roberta Randi, Massimo Baroncini, Liliana Milani, Francesca Danesi

“…The optimized model successfully detected concentration-dependent oxidative stress responses to TiO₂ exposure, revealing cellular dysfunction preceding membrane damage.DiscussionThis improved co-culture system provides a better physiological platform for nanotoxicology studies. …”
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Environmental DNA as a tool for soil health monitoring and unveiling new ecological frontiers by Yuan Zhang, Weijun Lu, Kaihang Xing, Fen Guo, Qingping Du, Xinfei Zhang, Fan Zhang, Zongyao Qian, Feilong Li

“…We observed a rapid increase in the use of eDNA for soil health, with more than 700 publications on soil eDNA methods since 2001, and an annual growth rate of over 20% since 2017. eDNA has been successfully applied to detect a wide range of taxa in soil, including bacteria, fungi, and metazoans, with bacteria being the most frequently studied group, accounting for 43% of total publications. …”
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Foamy Melamine Resin–Silica Aerogel Composite-Derived Thermal Insulation Coating by Dongfang Wang, Yabin Ma, Yingjie Ma, Baolei Liu, Dewen Sun, Qianping Ran

“…The results of foamy structure analyses via scanning electron microscopy, micro-CT, and N₂ adsorption–desorption isotherms validate the successful generation of a micro-scale porous structure with the enhancement of the aerogel nano-scale solid particles at the wall as a stabilizer. …”
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Experience of extended transtriceps approach in osteosynthesis of complex fractures of the distal metaepiphysis of the humerus by A. Yu. Sergyeev, A. M. Fain, A. Yu. Vasa, S. F. Gnetetsky, V. B. Bondarev

“…Evaluation of treatment results confirms that osteosynthesis using this access allows to reduce the time and trauma of the operation, to avoid complications associated with osteotomy of the olecranon, and to carry out successful postoperative rehabilitation, achieving good functional results.…”
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A Review: The Beauty of Serendipity Between Integrated Circuit Security and Artificial Intelligence by Chen Dong, Decheng Qiu, Bolun Li, Yang Yang, Chenxi Lyu, Dong Cheng, Hao Zhang, Zhenyi Chen

“…Integrated circuits are the core of a cyber-physical system, where tens of billions of components are integrated into a tiny silicon chip to conduct complex functions. To maximize utilities, the design and manufacturing life cycle of integrated circuits rely on numerous untrustworthy third parties, forming a global supply chain model. …”
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Indocyanine green fluorescence to ensure perfusion in middle segment-preserving pancreatectomy: a case report by Tomohiro Iguchi, Norifumi Iseda, Kosuke Hirose, Mizuki Ninomiya, Takuya Honboh, Takashi Maeda, Fumi Sawada, Yu-ichi Tachibana, Tetsuro Akashi, Naotaka Sekiguchi, Noriaki Sadanaga, Hiroshi Matsuura

“…Abstract Background Middle segment-preserving pancreatectomy (MSPP) is an alternative to total pancreatectomy that allows for the preservation of the endocrine and exocrine functions of the pancreas. However, maintaining perfusion to the pancreatic remnant is of critical importance. …”
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Comprehensive Phenotypic Characterization and Genomic Analysis Unveil the Probiotic Potential of <i>Bacillus velezensis</i> K12 by Yingying Tang, Tian Li, Yihong Huang, Liangliang Wu, Xiaobo Liu, Ruichao Yue, Jianmin Yuan

“…The complete genome sequencing of <i>B. velezensis</i> K12 revealed a genomic length of 3,973,105 base pairs containing 4123 coding genes, among which 3973 genes were functionally annotated. The genomic analysis identified genes associated with acid and bile tolerance, adhesion, antioxidants, and secondary metabolite production, whereas no functional genes related to enterotoxins or transferable antibiotic resistance were detected, thereby confirming the probiotic properties of <i>B. velezensis</i> K12. …”
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High-resolution genetic and physical mapping reveals a peanut spotted wilt disease resistance locus, PSWDR-1, to Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), within a recombination cold-spot... by Dongliang Wu, Chuanzhi Zhao, Walid Korani, Ethan A. Thompson, Hui Wang, Gaurav Agarwal, Jake C. Fountain, Albert Culbreath, C. Corley Holbrook, Xingjun Wang, Josh P. Clevenger, Baozhu Guo

“…Sequencing of these two recombinants confirmed the cold spot with only five SNPs detected within this region. Conclusions This study successfully identified a peanut spotted wilt disease resistance locus, PSWDR-1, on chromosome A01 within a recombination “cold spot”. …”
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Fish Diversity Patterns in Rivers Receiving Ecological Water Supplement Driven by Riparian Land Use by LIU Han, LI Lu-dan, GUO Wei-jie, QIAO Qiang-long, GONG Dan-dan, DU Qi, LI Hang, ZHAO Wei-hua

“…Functional dispersion (FDis) and taxonomic diversity (Delta) correlating significantly with all diversity dimensions (r=0.36-0.90; p&lt;0.05) and outperforming species richness in detecting environmental responses. …”
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Harnessing Hemp (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) Seed Cake Proteins: From Concentrate Production to Enhanced Choux Pastry Quality by Tatiana Capcanari, Eugenia Covaliov, Cătălina Negoița

“…This study explores the production and valorization of hemp seed cake protein concentrate (HPC) as a functional ingredient to enhance the nutritional quality and sensory attributes of choux pastry products, specifically éclairs. …”
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Application of artificial intelligence in echocardiography from 2009 to 2024: a bibliometric analysis by Yangli Liu, Lei Zhao, Bin Tu, Jie Wang, Yaqun He, Rufang Jiang, Xiaofeng Wu, Wen Wen, Jian Liu

“…The objective of this study is to explore the current status and prevailing research trends in this field from 2009 to 2024 through bibliometric analysis and to forecast future developmental trajectories.MethodsWe selected the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-Expanded) from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) as our primary data source and conducted a comprehensive search encompassing all articles and reviews published between 2009 and 2024 and used the online analysis platform of bibliometrics, CiteSpace and VOSviewer software to analyze countries/regions, institutions, authors, keywords, and references, used Microsoft Excel 2021 to visualize the trends of the number of articles published by year.ResultsBetween 2009 and 2024, a total of 3,411 publications on AI applications in echocardiography were identified, including 3,000 articles (87.9%) and 411 reviews (12.1%), contributed by researchers from 100 countries/regions. …”
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The evolution and competitive strategies of Akkermansia muciniphila in gut by Ji-Sun Kim, Se Won Kang, Ju Huck Lee, Seung-Hwan Park, Jung-Sook Lee

“…In addition, WapA and anSME, which function in competition and post-translational modification of sulfatase, respectively, have been a particularly important selective pressure in the evolution of group A. …”
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Influence of suturing material on wound healing: Experimental study in dogs by Gazivoda Dragan, Pelemiš Dejan, Vujašković Goran, Đurđević Slaviša

“…When using resorbable materials it is of great importance to determine whether its absorbability and tensile strength help wound healing in function of time. Sutures themselves can become a source of inflammation, that may reduce or compromise the potential of reparation and regeneration. …”
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Enhancing the socio-cultural valuation of ecosystem services in Mountain animal production: a case study from piedmont’s alpine valley (North-west Italy) by Chiara Costamagna, Valentina Maria Merlino, Danielle Borra, Lorenzo Baima, Paolo Cornale, Luca Maria Battaglini

“…The new principal components were employed to cluster the sample in the function of individuals’ perceptions of ecosystem services. …”
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Staged approach to bilateral severe carotid stenosis: a case report and literature review by Heitor Cabral Frade, Manmeet Kaur, Julia Aigbogun, Muhammad Zeeshan Memon, Arun Chhabra, Akm Muktadir, Hashem Shaltoni

“…Hyperperfusion syndrome (HPS), with or without associated intracerebral hemorrhage, although rare, is a major source of morbidity and mortality after carotid interventions, especially in the setting of bilateral CAD. …”
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