Putative type III effector SkP48 of Bradyrhizobium sp. DOA9 encoding a SUMO protease blocks nodulation in Vigna radiata by Pongdet Piromyou, Pongpan Songwattana, Jenjira Wongdee, Teerana Greetatorn, Pakpoom Boonchuen, Tarnee Phimphong, Hien P. Nguyen, Monchai Manassila, Waraporn Tanthanuch, Bussayarat Maikhunthod, Kamonluck Teamtisong, Panlada Tittabutr, Nantakorn Boonkerd, Eric Giraud, Neung Teaumroong

“…DOA9 can nodulate a wide spectrum of legumes; however, unlike other bradyrhizobia, DOA9 carries a symbiotic plasmid harboring type III secretion system (T3SS) and several effector (T3E) genes, one of which encodes a putative type III effector SkP48. …”
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Transcriptome-based analysis reveals key molecular mechanisms and functional characterization of MaCAX3 gene involved in manganese stress responses in mulberry plants by Jianbin Li, Michael Ackah, Frank Kwarteng Amoako, Aaron Tettey Asare, Manman Shen, Zhenjiang Wang, Qiang Lin, Changyu Qiu, Meina Zhu, Mengdi Zhao, Weiguo Zhao

“…Functional validation of the MaCAX3 gene via gene silencing revealed that the heterologous expression of the MaCAX3 gene increased the transport of Mn in yeast, thus inhibiting the toxic effect of Mn relative to the silenced Macax3-VIGS. …”
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Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of Auxin-Responsive <i>GH3</i> Gene Family in Pepper (<i>Capsicum annuum</i> L.) by Qiao-Lu Zang, Meng Wang, Lu Liu, Xiao-Mei Zheng, Yan Cheng

“…<i>CaGH3</i>s were divided into two groups (I and III) and shared conserved motifs, domains, and gene structures. …”
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Photometric light curve analysis of three overcontact binary systems: ATO J255.8159+16.8821, CRTS J034336.4+264312, and NSVS 2669503 by Ahmed Shokry, Mohamed S. Darwish, Mohamed A. El-Sadek, Gamal M. Hamed, Ibrahim Zead, Ali Takey

“…The fill-out factors of the systems were determined to be 0.204, 0.157, and 0.069, respectively, indicating all three systems are shallow contact systems. To understand their evolutionary status, mass-luminosity and mass-radius diagrams were plotted. …”
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Characterization of Complete Chloroplast Genome Sequences of Three Tropical Liana <i>Dalbergia</i> Species and Comparative Analysis of Phylogenetic and Structure Variations in <i>D... by Jun Wang, Shaoying Zheng, Xianglai Sun, Lulu Wang, Xupo Ding

“…In this study, we assembled and analyzed the cp genomes of 3 liana species—<i>Dalbergia peishaensis</i>, <i>D. pinnata</i>, and <i>D. tsoi</i>—and compared them with those of 26 other <i>Dalbergia</i> species to explore their cp genome characteristics and evolutionary patterns. …”
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Videogames Evolution and their Graphic Line, an Approach Between Aesthetic and Technology. DOI: 10.37785/nw.v3n2.a10 (English version) by Nayeth Idalid Solorzano, Stephanie Moscoso Poveda, Elizabeth Elizalde Ríos

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Electrochemical sensing of benzodiazepines: Tracing the evolution of carbonaceous nano-hybrid materials from 3D to 0D, their integration into smart technologies for real-time monit... by Darshana Chatterjee, Ida Tiwari

“…The main objective is to consolidate fragmented research findings on a singular platform and trace the progression of carbonaceous nanohybrid materials from early 3D frameworks to modern 0D structures into a cohesive overview that highlights emerging trends and innovations. …”
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A Molecular Marker Within the <i>NLP3-B1</i> Gene Is Associated with Earliness in Spring Wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> L.) by Mikhail Bazhenov, Lyubov Nazarova, Timofey Mokhov, Olga Pukhova, Anastasiya Chernook, Alina Kocheshkova, Pavel Kroupin, Gennady Karlov, Mikhail Divashuk

“…The variant ‘A’ of the single nucleotide polymorphism <i>NLP3-B1</i>: c.1824+137G>A, which is proper to evolutionary earlier haplotypes, provides heading and anthesis that is 2 days earlier. …”
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The same human complement factor B allele of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class III allele is conserved in chimpanzee and gorilla, stressing its immune importance by Antonio Arnaiz-Villena, Christian Vaquero-Yuste, Ignacio Juarez, José Manuel Martín-Villa, Fabio Suarez-Trujillo

“…Complement genes (MHC class III) are located in the same chromosome as classical and non-classical class I and II MHC genes from birds to humans for million years and are usually also linked to diseases. …”
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2024 Mpox outbreak: A rapidly evolving public health emergency of international concern: Introduction of an Updated Mpox Identify-Isolate-Inform (3I) Tool by Aileen M. Marty, Christian K. Beÿ, Kristi L. Koenig

“…Our conceptual framework integrates One Health principles, evolutionary virology, and epidemiological modeling to investigate the demographic, clinical, and treatment differences among mpox clades in both humans and animals. …”
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Prevalence, evolution, replication and transmission of H3N8 avian influenza viruses isolated from migratory birds in eastern China from 2017 to 2021 by Yanwen Wang, Mengjing Wang, Hong Zhang, Conghui Zhao, Yaping Zhang, Jinyan Shen, Xiaohong Sun, Hongke Xu, Yujiao Xie, Xinxin Gao, Pengfei Cui, Dong Chu, Yubao Li, Wenqiang Liu, Peng Peng, Guohua Deng, Jing Guo, Xuyong Li

“…To elucidate the potential threat of H3N8 viruses, we analyzed five years of surveillance data obtained from an important wetland region in eastern China and evaluated the evolutionary and biological characteristics of 21 H3N8 viruses isolated from 15,899 migratory bird samples between 2017 and 2021. …”
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Genome-Wide Identification and Comprehensive Characterization of Luffa Sucrose Phosphate Synthase Gene Family and Revealing <i>LaSPS3/4</i>’s Role in Drought Resistance by Xiaocheng Tian, Jianting Liu, Guoliang He, Fei Yan, Hanyi Wang, Liujing Huang, Yeqiu Yin, Shaolong Sun, Chongjian Ma, Guoping Wang, Haisheng Zhu, Hongbo Zhao

“…Nine tandem-duplicated <i>LaSPS</i> genes formed four clusters (T1(1/2), T2(3/4), T3(5/6), T4(7–9)) with conserved architectures. …”
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Behavioural, psychiatric, and cognitive phenotypes associated with numbers of repeats of the FRAXE allele on the FMR2 gene [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with rese... by Jean Golding, Sarah Ennis, Marcus E. Pembrey, Yasmin Iles-Caven, Matthew Suderman, Steven Gregory, Susan M. Ring, Rosie Clark

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The Genome-Wide Identification, Characterization, and Expression Patterns of the Auxin-Responsive <i>PbGH3</i> Gene Family Reveal Its Crucial Role in Organ Development by Baopeng Ding, Chaohui Hu, Qing Cheng, Muhammad Tanveer Akhtar, Maryam Noor, Xingyu Cui

“…In the Bai Li pear genome, a total of 18 <i>PbGH3</i> genes were identified. Comparative evolutionary studies have shown a strong association between PbGH3 and AtGH3 class I and class II proteins. …”
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Apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1): Consideration of Molecular Evolution, Interaction with APOL3, and Impact of Splice Isoforms Advances Understanding of Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms o... by Razi Khalaila, Karl Skorecki

“…In the absence of a consistent mechanistic explanation for differential kidney injury, we propose pursuing three interrelated avenues of investigation informed by prior epidemiological and mechanistic evidence linking them to APOL1’s cytotoxicity: (1) Molecular evolution of APOL1 haplotypes in human populations, (2) APOL1 splicing and consequent splice isoforms, (3) Interaction of APOL1 with other APOL gene family members, prioritizing APOL3. …”
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The Characterization of R2R3-MYB Genes in Water Lily <i>Nymphaea colorata</i> Reveals the Involvement of NcMYB25 in Regulating Anthocyanin Synthesis by Qi Liu, Shujuan Li, Tuanjie Li, Qian Wei, Yan Zhang

“…These findings provide insight into the evolutionary trajectory of the R2R3-MYB genes in <i>N. colorata</i> and highlight the regulatory function of the <i>NcMYB25</i> gene in anthocyanin biosynthesis.…”
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Emergence of a Novel Dengue Virus Serotype-2 Genotype IV Lineage III Strain and Displacement of Dengue Virus Serotype-1 in Central India (2019–2023) by Ashish Kumar Yadav, Rashmi Chowdhary, Arshi Siddiqui, Anvita Gupta Malhotra, Jagat R. Kanwar, Ashok Kumar, Debasis Biswas, Sagar Khadanga, Rajnish Joshi, Abhijit Pakhare, Sudhir Kumar Goel

“…Phylogenetic and Bayesian evolutionary analyses performed on CPrM region and whole genome sequences generated by Sanger and Illumina sequencing, respectively, revealed the emergence and predominance of a novel DENV-2 genotype IV lineage III strain in the 2019 and 2023 outbreaks, which displaced the previously circulating DENV-1 genotype responsible for the 2016–2017 outbreak. …”
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“I believe because of evolution”: has cognitive science undermined the rationality of religious belief? by Kantemir Kanukoev

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Characterization and Expression Analysis of the Sterol C-5 Desaturase Gene <i>PcERG3</i> in the Mycobiont of the Lichen <i>Peltigera canina</i> Under Abiotic Stresses by Moatasem A. Swid, Milana V. Koulintchenko, Alfred O. Onele, Ilya Y. Leksin, Daniya F. Rakhmatullina, Ekaterina I. Galeeva, Julia N. Valitova, Farida V. Minibayeva, Richard P. Beckett

“…A phylogenetic analysis was conducted to determine the evolutionary relationships of PcERG3. (3) Results: A phylogenetic analysis showed that PcERG3 clusters with ERG3 from other Peltigeralian and non-Peltigeralian lichens and also with ERG3 from free-living fungi. …”
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Association of a rapidly selected 4.3kb transposon-containing structural variation with a P450-based resistance to pyrethroids in the African malaria vector Anopheles funestus. by Leon M J Mugenzi, Theofelix A Tekoh, Stevia T Ntadoun, Achille D Chi, Mahamat Gadji, Benjamin D Menze, Magellan Tchouakui, Helen Irving, Murielle J Wondji, Gareth D Weedall, Jack Hearn, Charles S Wondji

“…A marked and rapid selection was observed with the 4.3kb-SV frequency increasing from 3% in 2014 to 98% in 2021 in Cameroon. …”
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