Molecular investigation of how drought stress affects chlorophyll metabolism and photosynthesis in leaves of C3 and C4 plant species: A transcriptome meta-analysis by Shima Karami, Behrouz Shiran, Rudabeh Ravash

“…The findings suggest that wheat and sorghum respond differently to drought stress, with sorghum showing a more effective defense system against photoinhibition and damage to photosystems. …”
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Mucosal immune response in biology, disease prevention and treatment by Xiaoxue Zhou, Yuchen Wu, Zhipeng Zhu, Chu Lu, Chunwu Zhang, Linghui Zeng, Feng Xie, Long Zhang, Fangfang Zhou

“…Abstract The mucosal immune system, as the most extensive peripheral immune network, serves as the frontline defense against a myriad of microbial and dietary antigens. …”
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Reimagining e+e− collider precision luminosity measurements by Wilson Graham, Madison Brendon

“…It will also serve as a general forward electromagnetic calorimeter helping ensure hermeticity and detecting individual electrons, positrons, and photons. …”
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Determination of carbon emissions from hybrid road vehicles by mathematical modelling by Gheorghe Neamțu, Ioan ȚINCU, Marinela INȚĂ

“…The results of the tests carried out on urban roads were supplemented by the results of the tests carried out on motorways outside urban areas for comparative purposes, applying defensive driving methods (eco-driving). Thus, the paper presents the mathematical model and its validation applied on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions obtained under real driving conditions of road vehicles. …”
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Towards the Thousandth CubeSat: A Statistical Overview by Thyrso Villela, Cesar A. Costa, Alessandra M. Brandão, Fernando T. Bueno, Rodrigo Leonardi

“…Such platforms are being used for several space applications, such as education, Earth remote sensing, science, and defense. As of May 31st, 2018, 855 CubeSats had been launched. …”
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Flexural behavior of sustainable high-strength RC beams with GGBS and iron filings incorporation by Saif Altai, Sawsan Akram Hassan

“…All beams exhibited similar failure patterns under peak loads.Similarly, the load-deflection behavior of all beams showed consistent patterns across different configurations. …”
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Alarmins and their pivotal role in the pathogenesis of spontaneous abortion: insights for therapeutic intervention by Qiqi Zhang, Dandan Yang, Xingxing Han, Yu Ren, Yongqi Fan, Chao Zhang, Lei Sun, Tingting Ye, Qiushuang Wang, Youhao Ban, Yunxia Cao, Huijuan Zou, Zhiguo Zhang

“…The purpose of this review is to explore the role of alarmins in SA, and provide important references for early detection of abortion risk, revealing the disease mechanism, developing new therapies and improving the prognosis of patients.…”
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Enhancing Industrial Cybersecurity: Insights From Analyzing Threat Groups and Strategies in Operational Technology Environments by Mukund Bhole, Thilo Sauter, Wolfgang Kastner

“…This understanding is crucial to improving defensive strategies based on relevant standards and frameworks and protecting OT environments against evolving cyber threats.…”
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Study on the Composite Performance of Sandwich Wall Panels with SGCCs by Huanzhi Jiang, Libo Xie, Fengyuan Chang, Yu Cao, Zhengxing Guo

“…Through monotonic loading bending tests on six full-size specimens, aspects such as their failure modes, load-deflection curves, load-strain relationships, slip between the thermal insulation layer and concrete, and composite action were analyzed. …”
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Significant Midlatitude Bubble‐Like Ionospheric Super‐Depletion Structure (BLISS) and Dynamic Variation of Storm‐Enhanced Density Plume During the 23 April 2023 Geomagnetic Storm... by Ercha Aa, Shun‐Rong Zhang, Shasha Zou, Wenbin Wang, Zihan Wang, Xuguang Cai, Philip J. Erickson, Anthea J. Coster

“…The study utilized a combination of ground‐based observations (Global Navigation Satellite System total electron content and ionosonde) along with measurements from multiple satellite missions (GOLD, Swarm, Defense Meteorological Satellite Program, and TIMED/GUVI) to analyze storm‐time electrodynamics and neutral dynamics. …”
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Purification and Characterization of a New Lectin from Loach Skin Mucus by Peng-peng Sun, Yuan-yuan Ren, Jie Zheng, Ai-jun Hu

“…Lectin from loach skin mucus plays an important role in pathogen defense. However, hardly can any paper relevant to the character of lectin from loach skin mucus be found in recent years. …”
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Experimental Study on Crack Extension Rules of Hydraulic Fracturing Based on Simulated Coal Seam Roof and Floor by Lu Gao, Xiangtao Kang, Gun Huang, Ziyi Wang, Meng Tang, Xiaoying Shen

“…The results show that (1) under the condition of triaxial unequal pressure, the hydraulic fractures are vertical in the coal seam, and the extension direction of hydraulic fractures in the coal seam will be deflected, with the increase of the ratio of the horizontal maximum principal stress to the horizontal minimum principal stress. …”
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Explicit Nonlinear Finite Element Geometric Analysis of Parabolic Leaf Springs under Various Loads by Y. S. Kong, M. Z. Omar, L. B. Chua, S. Abdullah

“…Parabolic leaf springs are designed based on vertical deflection and stress; however, loads are practically derived from various modes especially under harsh road drives or emergency braking. …”
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Tendency to Ingest Foreign Bodies in Mentally Retarded Patients: A Case with Ileal Perforation Caused by the Ingestion of a Teaspoon by İhsan Yıldız, Yavuz Savaş Koca, Gökhan Avşar, İbrahim Barut

“…Physical examination revealed abdominal tenderness, defense, and rebound on palpation. Radiological examination revealed diffuse air-fluid levels and a radiopaque impression of a metal object in the right upper quadrant. …”
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Clinical Holistic Medicine: Chronic Infections and Autoimmune Diseases by Søren Ventegodt, Joav Merrick

“…Processing the blockages increases the coherence of the cells and organism, thus increasing the intercellular flow of information in the area and thus strengthening the immune defense and healing the disease. The area of clinical holistic medicine is going through a rapid development and the toolbox of consciousness-based medicine is available for dealing with many diseases arising from disturbances in the regulation of the immune system. …”
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Biochemical mechanisms and molecular interactions of vitamins in cancer therapy by Abdullahi T. Aborode, Isreal A. Onifade, Mercy M. Olorunshola, Gladys O. Adenikinju, Ibude J. Aruorivwooghene, Adeboboye C. Femi, Osasere Jude-Kelly Osayawe, Abraham Osinuga, Ebenezer A. Omojowolo, Adekunle F. Adeoye, Segun Olapade, Ibrahim O. Adelakun, Ogundepo D. Moyinoluwa, Oluwatosin M. Adeyemo, Godfred Y. Scott, Ruth A. Ogbonna, Emmanuel A. Fajemisin, Omama Ehtasham, Soyemi Toluwalashe, Adetolase A. Bakre, Ridwan O. Adesola, Seto C. Ogunleye, Nnenna R. Anyanwu, Terungwa H. Iorkula

“…Vitamins significantly affect immunological function, antioxidant defense, inflammation, and epigenetic control, and can improve treatment outcomes by affecting cell behavior and combating stress and DNA damage. …”
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Analysis of the Control Effect of <i>Bacillus amyloliquefaciens</i> C4 Wettable Powder on Potato Bacterial Wilt Caused by <i>Ralstonia solanacearum</i> by Zhixiang Xing, Dan Liu, Meng Luo, Zelin Yang, Wenyuan Pang, Yexing Feng, Jiani Yan, Fumeng He, Xu Feng, Qiang Yuan, Yingnan Wang, Fenglan Li

“…The physiological and biochemical results showed that C4 wettable powder could induce rapid defense enzyme responses in leaves and enhance plant resistance to pathogenic bacteria. …”
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Mechanism and Control of Roadway Floor Rock Burst Induced by High Horizontal Stress by Dongming Guo, Xinchao Kang, Zhiying Lu, Qiyu Chen

“…According to the characteristics of rock burst of high horizontal stress roadway floor, the rock burst mechanism of roadway floor was studied with the background of south track roadway Xing’an mine. Based on the deflection theory and energy principle of the slab, the mechanical model of the floor of the roadway under high horizontal stress was established, the stress and energy criteria of rock burst occurred in the floor of the roadway were deduced, the prevention and control measures of the floor pressure relief with large diameter borehole and concrete-filled steel tube pile support were put forward, and the key parameters were determined. …”
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Engineering tomato disease resistance by manipulating susceptibility genes by Duoduo Wang, Palash Mandal, Md Sazan Rahman, Lirong Yang

“…Furthermore, we address the challenges associated with growth-defense trade-offs and propose strategies, such as hormonal pathway modulation and precise regulatory edits, to overcome these limitations. …”
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Priming bumble bees with caffeine, odour of the target crop, and a food reward, has minimal effects on fruit crop pollination and yield in a semi-commercial setup by Sarah Arnold, Celine Silva, Jan-Hendrik Dudenhöffer, David Hall, Dudley Farman, Felix Wäckers, Philip Stevenson, Michelle Fountain

“… Caffeine is a widely occurring plant defence chemical that occurs in the nectar of some plants, e.g. …”
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