Deciphering the Population Characteristics of Leiqiong Cattle Using Whole-Genome Sequencing Data by Yingwei Guo, Zhihui Zhao, Fei Ge, Haibin Yu, Chenxiao Lyu, Yuxin Liu, Junya Li, Yan Chen

“…In this study, we conducted genomic comparisons using whole-genome sequencing data from the two subgroups of Leiqiong cattle and three commercial breeds to assess their population structures. …”
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Genome-wide DNA methylation patterns in Daphnia magna are not significantly associated with age by Ruoshui Liu, Marco Morselli, Lev Y. Yampolsky, Leonid Peshkin, Matteo Pellegrini

“…Our analysis identified three DNMTs: a highly expressed but nonfunctional de novo methyltransferase (DNMT3.1), alongside lowly expressed yet functional de novo methyltransferase (DNMT3.2) and maintenance methyltransferase (DNMT1). …”
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Identification and Expression Profiles Reveal Key Myelocytomatosis (MYC) Involved in Drought, Chilling, and Salt Tolerance in <i>Solanum lycopersicum</i> by Chenchen Kang, Na Cui, Baozhen Zhao, Qingdao Zou, Yiming Zhang, Shiquan Bi, Zhongfen Wu, Meini Shao, Bo Qu

“…We identified 23 potential <i>SlMYC</i> genes and analyzed their physicochemical properties, evolutionary relationships, gene structures, conserved domains, expression profiles, interaction networks, promoter sequences, and 3D models using bioinformatics. …”
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Multi-color fluorescence live-cell imaging in Dictyostelium discoideum by Hidenori Hashimura, Satoshi Kuwana, Hibiki Nakagawa, Kenichi Abe, Tomoko Adachi, Toyoko Sugita, Shoko Fujishiro, Gen Honda, Satoshi Sawai

“…However, in D. discoideum, the number of frequently used FP species is limited to two or three. In this study, we explored the use of new-generation FP for practical 4- to 5-color fluorescence imaging of D. discoideum. …”
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Factors underlying migratory timing of a seasonally migrating bird by Taylor J. Bobowski, Christen Bossu, Rafael Rueda-Hernández, Teia Schweizer, Ingrid Tello-Lopez, Thomas B. Smith, Richard Feldman, Emily Cohen, Kristen Ruegg

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Bioinformatics and Molecular Characterization Study of the HSP60 Gene of Pomacea canaliculata (Lamarck, 1822) by Sarmad Awad Mozan AL-Asadi, Noor J. A. Jouda, Sahar M. A. AL-Mothafer, Muhammed J. Al-Emara, Ali AL-Ali

“…For the first time, the evolutionary network revealed four P. canaliculate genotypes and the A genotype (this study's samples) was unique compared with three different genotypes from China (B, C, and D). …”
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Distribution and potential involvement of PTEN in the innate immune response during viral infections in Cherry Valley ducks by Wende Chen, Shaojie Han, Rong Li, Shuo Li, Zhi Cao, Qing Pan, Gen Li

“…IntroductionPhosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) is a well-established tumor suppressor gene that antagonizes the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway and plays a critical role in regulating both innate and adaptive immune responses. …”
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The knowns and unknowns in our understanding of how plastics impact climate change: a systematic review by Xia Zhu, Justin Konik, Holly Kaufman

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Population monitoring and conservation implications of intra‐ and interspecific nest occupation rates in swallows by José L. Tella, Cristina B. Sánchez‐Prieto, Pedro Romero‐Vidal, David Serrano, Guillermo Blanco

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Isolation and Optimization of Phages Infecting Members of the <i>Streptococcus bovis</i>/<i>Streptococcus equinus</i> Complex by Jenny Laverde Gomez, Cory Schwarz, Marina Tikhonova, Clark Hamor, Yizhi J. Tao, Pedro J. J. Alvarez, Jacques Mathieu

“…Genomic sequencing and phylogenetic analysis revealed uniqueness and clustering into three distinct groups that matched phenotypic characteristics. …”
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Mosaic Evolution of Membrane Transporters in Galdieriales by Claudia Ciniglia, Antonino Pollio, Elio Pozzuoli, Marzia Licata, Nunzia Nappi, Seth J. Davis, Manuela Iovinella

“…Here, we conduct a comparative phylogenetic analysis of three transporter families—Major Facilitator Superfamily (MFS). …”
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Fire return intervals and recruitment affect population growth rate of canopy trees in tall open forest in humid savanna by Patricia A. Werner, Stephanie J. Peacock

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Hidden diversity of cestodes in wild African carnivores: II. Taeniidae – new findings and an updated checklist by S. Dumendiak, A. Halajian, Y.T. Mekonnen, O. Aschenborn, G.J. Camacho, U. Mackenstedt, T. Romig, M. Wassermann

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Genre Innovations and Reception of Thaddeus Venediktovich Bulgarin in the Czech Community by Ivo Pospíšil

“…Faddey Bulgarin (1789–1859) is one of the predecessors nad inspirers of new genre forms in the three spheres: in the formation of the genres of the moral-satirical novel, in the skaz narration and the specific genre forms of utopoia and dystopia. …”
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Genomic Analysis Reveals Novel Genes and Adaptive Mechanisms for Artificial Diet Utilization in the Silkworm Strain Guican No.5 by Lei Xin, Delong Guan, Nan Wei, Xiaoyan Zhang, Weian Deng, Xiaodong Li, Jing Song

“…Key novel genes, including three carboxylesterases, two cytochrome P450s, one heat shock protein, and one copper/zinc superoxide dismutase, exhibited varying degrees of sequence similarity to known proteins, suggesting modifications to existing genetic frameworks. …”
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Health misinformation: protocol for a hybrid concept analysis and development [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Paula Byrne, Johanna Pope, Declan Devane, Maura Dowling, Tina D. Purnat

“…This framework comprises three phases: a theoretical phase, fieldwork phase, and final analysis phase. …”
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Life history traits in microarthropods: Evidence for a soil animal economics spectrum by Jing-Zhong Lu, Tobias Pfingstl, Robert R. Junker, Mark Maraun, Amandine Erktan, Stefan Scheu

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The economic situation of state farms and collective farms Altai Territory in the second half of 1980s by D. S. Orlov, A. A. Chirkov

“…The pace of development of the agricultural sector of the Altai Territory in 1986–1989 was quite high compared with the three previous five-year plans and was second only to the economic results of the second half of the 1960s. …”
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Genome-wide identification, evolution, and expression level analysis of the TALE gene family in Sorghum bicolor by Xin Yao, Sanwei Yang, Dili Lai, Wenfeng Weng, Yu Fan, Weijiao Wu, Chao Ma, Jianping Cheng, Meiliang Zhou, Jingjun Ruan

“…Abstract Background The three-amino-acid-loop-extension (TALE) is a ubiquitous homeodomain transcription factor among plant species involved in regulating plant growth, development, and environmental responses. …”
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A Village-Scale Study Regarding Landscape Evolution and Ecological Effects in a Coastal Inner Harbor by Qinqin Pan, Saiqiang Li, Jialin Li, Mingshan Xu, Xiaodong Yang

“…The area-weighted mean patch shape index (AWMSI) was a key factor affecting the three ecological effects. Our research confirmed that there was significant spatiotemporal heterogeneity in the effects of different landscape variables on ecological effects in inner harbors at the village scale. …”
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