Unraveling the Toxicity of a Non-Microcystin-Producing Strain (CCIBt3106) of <i>Microcystis aeruginosa</i>: Ecotoxicological Effects on Aquatic Invertebrates by Éryka Costa Almeida, Fernanda Rios Jacinavicius, Rhuana Valdetário Médice, Rafaella Bizo Menezes, Larissa Souza Passos, Dominique Anderson, Jaewon Yoon, Elaine Dias Faria, Camila Manoel Crnkovic, Ana Lúcia Fonseca, Theodore Henry, Ernani Pinto

“…Cyanobacterial blooms are becoming increasingly frequent and intense worldwide, often dominated by <i>Microcystis aeruginosa</i>, a species capable of producing a wide array of bioactive metabolites beyond microcystins. …”
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All Puffed Up: Exploring Ultra-diffuse Galaxy Origins Through Galaxy Interactions by Catherine Fielder, Michael G. Jones, David J. Sand, Paul Bennet, Denija Crnojević, Ananthan Karunakaran, Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil, Kristine Spekkens

“…We present new follow-up observations of two ultra-diffuse galaxies (UDGs) selected for their distorted morphologies and tidal features, suggestive of tidal influence. …”
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Improved Carbon and Nitrogen Isotopic Ratios for CH3CN in Titan’s Atmosphere Using ALMA by Jonathon Nosowitz, Martin A. Cordiner, Conor A. Nixon, Alexander E. Thelen, Zbigniew Kisiel, Nicholas A. Teanby, Patrick G. J. Irwin, Steven B. Charnley, Véronique Vuitton

“…Using high signal-to-noise ratio (>13), disk-integrated observations obtained with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array Band 6 receiver (211–275 GHz), we measure the ^14 N/ ^15 N and ^12 C/ ^13 C isotopic ratios of acetonitrile (CH _3 CN) in Titan’s stratosphere. …”
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Phytochemical Analysis and Biological Activities of Flavonoids and Anthraquinones from <i>Cassia alata</i> (Linnaeus) Roxburgh and Their Implications for Atopic Dermatitis Manageme... by Sue-Kei Lee, Jing-Wen Keng, Jessica-Ai-Lyn Yon, Chun-Wai Mai, Heng-Chee Lim, Sek-Chuen Chow, Gabriel Akyirem Akowuah, Kai Bin Liew, Siew-Keah Lee, Philip J. Marriott, Yik-Ling Chew

“…Bioactive constituents were characterized and quantified via high-performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection. Antioxidant properties and antimicrobial activities against <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, a major AD exacerbation factor, were assessed. …”
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Brain organoid maturation and implantation integration based on electrical signals input by Xiao-Hong Li, Nan Hu, Zhe-Han Chang, Jian-Xin Shi, Xiu Fan, Meng-Meng Chen, Shuang-Qing Bao, Chong Chen, Jia-Chen Zuo, Xiao-Wang Zhang, Jing-Jing Wang, Dong Ming

“…Methods: Bioelectricity was input into cortical organoids by electrical stimulation (ES) with a multi-electrode array (MEA) to obtain a better-transplanted candidate with better viability and maturity, realizing structural-functional integration with the host brain. …”
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Host genetic polymorphisms involved in long-term symptoms of COVID-19 by Wanvisa Udomsinprasert, Nuttakant Nontawong, Wacharapol Saengsiwaritt, Bhakbhoom Panthan, Poramate Jiaranai, Nartthawee Thongchompoo, Siwalee Santon, Chakkaphan Runcharoen, Insee Sensorn, Jiraphun Jittikoon, Usa Chaikledkaew, Wasun Chantratita

“…A total of 260 COVID-19 patients, divided into mild (n = 239) and severe (n = 21) and further categorized based on the presence of Long COVID (no, n = 211; yes, n = 49), were recruited. Genotyping of selected polymorphisms responsible for viral entry, immune response, and inflammation was performed using MassARRAY system. …”
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The Effectiveness of a Topical Rosehip Oil Treatment on Facial Skin Characteristics: A Pilot Study on Wrinkles, UV Spots Reduction, Erythema Mitigation, and Age-Related Signs by Diana Patricia Oargă (Porumb), Mihaiela Cornea-Cipcigan, Silvia Amalia Nemeș, Mirela Irina Cordea

“…After the preliminary screening of multiple Rosa species for carotenoid, phenolic, and antioxidant contents, the <i>R. canina</i> sample with the highest therapeutic potential was selected. A cohort of 27 volunteers (aged 30–65) underwent a five-week treatment protocol, wherein three drops of the selected rosehip oil were topically applied to the face daily. …”
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Dual disease co-expression analysis reveals potential roles of estrogen-related genes in postmenopausal osteoporosis and Parkinson’s disease by Dongdong Yu, Dongdong Yu, Jian Kang, Chengguo Ju, Qingyan Wang, Ye Qiao, Ye Qiao, Long Qiao, Long Qiao, Dongxiang Yang

“…Additionally, three hub genes—WT1, CCNB1, and SMAD7—were selected from the PPI network utilizing Cytoscape software. …”
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Prenatal diagnosis of pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum: a single-center study in China by Qiong Huang, Tingting Dang, Zhenzhen Zhan, Zongjie Weng, Wen Ling, Huagu Tian, Qiumei Wu

“…Genetic testing (amniocentesis, NIPT, or SNP-array) was performed in 19 cases, with one case revealing a genomic copy number deletion in the q22.3 region of chromosome 21. …”
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First Report of CTX-M-32 and CTX-M-101 in <i>Proteus mirabilis</i> from Zagreb, Croatia by Branka Bedenić, Josefa Luxner, Gernot Zarfel, Andrea Grisold, Mirela Dobrić, Branka Đuras-Cuculić, Mislav Kasalo, Vesna Bratić, Verena Dobretzberger, Ivan Barišić

“…PCR investigated the nature of ESBL, carbapenemases, and fluoroquinolone resistance determinants. Selected strains were subjected to molecular analysis of resistance traits by the Inter-Array CarbaResist Kit and whole-genome sequencing (WGS). …”
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HPLC-UV Analysis of Flavonoid Glycosides in the Herb of <i>Astragalus</i> (<i>A. dasyanthus</i>, <i>A. varius</i>, <i>A. testiculatus</i>, <i>A. henningii</i>), Growing in the Volg... by U. A. Matvienko, N. A. Durnova, A. M. Poluyanov, N. V. Bobkova, G. V. Ramenskaya

“…The elution gradient was selected individually using 0.1 % phosphoric acid/acetonitrile solution as solvents. …”
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Analysis of Chemical Traits of Pollen from Nine Ericaceous Species in Southwestern China by Xiaoyue Wang, Jianghu Wang, Shunyu Wang, Yang Li, Haifeng Xu, Yin Yi, Xiaoxin Tang

“…Our research indicates that the pollen of ericaceous species contains a wide array of metabolites, establishing a foundation for advancing the nutritional potential of the pollen of horticultural ericaceous species and deepening our understanding of its chemical and ecological significance.…”
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Analysis of Milling Performance of High-Entropy Alloys with Different Elemental Ratios Subject to the Assistance of Various Ultrasonic Systems by Shen-Yung Lin, Bo-Chun Chen

“…Based on the results of the first phase, the better ultrasonic-assisted milling technique is selected and an L₉ Taguchi orthogonal array is then employed for process parameter planning, by varying spindle speed, feed rate, and radial cutting depth to investigate the effects of different process parameter combinations on machining performance of HEAs with different elemental ratios. …”
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Risk barriers and sustainability in payment for ecosystem service implementation in smallholder forestry by A. Ibrahim, S. Withaningsih, R. Kinseng, Parikesit ., D. Muhamad

“…A total of 40 pertinent studies were selected due to the intricate array of obstacles and uncertainties that hinder the effective implementation of payment for ecosystem services initiatives. …”
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Understanding brewing trait inheritance in de novo Lager yeast hybrids by Vasni Zavaleta, Laura Pérez-Través, Luis A. Saona, Carlos A. Villarroel, Amparo Querol, Francisco A. Cubillos

“…Here, we explore hybridization success and the impact of hybridization on fermentation performance and volatile compound profiles in newly formed lager hybrids. By selecting parental candidates spanning a diverse array of lineages from both species, we reveal that the Beer and PB-2 lineages exhibit high rates of hybridization success in S. cerevisiae and S. eubayanus, respectively. …”
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UNCOVER: Candidate Red Active Galactic Nuclei at 3 < z < 7 with JWST and ALMA by Ivo Labbe, Jenny E. Greene, Rachel Bezanson, Seiji Fujimoto, Lukas J. Furtak, Andy D. Goulding, Jorryt Matthee, Rohan P. Naidu, Pascal A. Oesch, Hakim Atek, Gabriel Brammer, Iryna Chemerynska, Dan Coe, Sam E. Cutler, Pratika Dayal, Robert Feldmann, Marijn Franx, Karl Glazebrook, Joel Leja, Michael Maseda, Danilo Marchesini, Themiya Nanayakkara, Erica J. Nelson, Richard Pan, Casey Papovich, Sedona H. Price, Katherine A. Suess, Bingjie Wang, John R. Weaver, Katherine E. Whitaker, Christina C. Williams, Adi Zitrin

“…Of the 20 sources with deep Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) 1.2 mm coverage, none are detected individually or in a stack. …”
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Specific gene expression signatures induced by the multiple oncogenic alterations that occur within the PTEN/PI3K/AKT pathway in lung cancer. by Carmela De Marco, Carmelo Laudanna, Nicola Rinaldo, Duarte Mendes Oliveira, Maria Ravo, Alessandro Weisz, Michele Ceccarelli, Elvira Caira, Antonia Rizzuto, Pietro Zoppoli, Donatella Malanga, Giuseppe Viglietto

“…The results obtained from array analysis were confirmed by quantitative RT-PCR on selected up- and down-regulated genes (n = 10). …”
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Enantiomeric purity determination of lactofen formulations through Chemometric Deconvolution of partially overlapped chromatographic profiles by Matías E. Díaz Merino, Sofía R. Peirano, Rocío B. Pellegrino Vidal, Juan M. Padró, Cecilia B. Castells

“…In this work, we present a quantitative method for the enantiomeric determination of lactofen in commercial formulations based on the development of a second-order calibration to assist the selectivity of chiral separation under reversed-phase liquid chromatographic mode coupled to diode array detection. …”
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Effects of Irregular Bathymetry on the Performance and Wake Characteristics of Tidal Stream Turbines: A Case Study of a Tidal Power Site by Ngome Mwero, Song Fu, Takafumi Inamitsu, Stephanie Ordonez-Sanchez, Benson Mwangi, Patxi Garcia-Novo, Cameron Johnstone, Daisaku Sakaguchi

“…The findings of this study highlight the implications of bathymetry-generated effects in optimal site selection and tidal energy farm design.…”
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EthnoHERBS: Harnessing traditional herbal knowledge for biodiversity conservation and innovative health solutions by Dimitrios Zouraris, Konstantia Graikou, Panagiotis Vasileiou, Vladimir Dimitrov, Zora Dajic Stevanovic, Anna Rita Bilia, Jelena Zivkovic, Alberto Dias, Konstantinos Kasiotis, Konstantinos Gardikis, Paula Dias, Mirko Oluški, Juan Ramón Muñoz Montaño, Hristina Hristova, Hristo Iliev, Giovanna Petrangolini, Antreas Afantitis, Nektarios Aligiannis

“…The project systematically documents centuries-old ethnobotanical practices across South-Eastern Europe, leading to the identification of a diverse array of medicinal and aromatic plants traditionally used to treat skin disorders. …”
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