Biology, Volume 14, Issue 6

(1) Background: This study aimed to investigate the bacterial microbiomes in the ingredients and final PBM products during a storage period of 28 days at 2–4 °C for food safety and quality. (2) Methods: DNA from raw ingredients (i.e., defat...

Although nitric oxide (NO) production in bacteria has traditionally been associated with denitrification or stress responses in model or symbiotic organisms, functionally validated L-arginine-dependent nitric oxide synthase (bNOS) activity has not be...

Histamine intolerance is a condition that occurs when there is an imbalance between the accumulation and degradation of histamine within the body. Excess histamine is metabolized and then degraded by two enzymes, of which the most abundant is the ves...

This study investigates the mechanisms of zooplankton community assembly and their relationship to environmental factors in high-latitude arid regions. We conducted seasonal sampling at four reservoirs in the upper Tarim River Basin from 2023 to 2024...

Aletris spicata (Thunb.) Franch. (AS), a traditional edible and medicinal plant for treating asthma, was investigated for its therapeutic mechanisms. Liquid chromatography-high-resolution tandem mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS/MS) analysis identified 33 c...

Recent advances in DNA research have increased the necessity for museums to preserve not only morphological specimens but also their DNA, leading us to maintain tissue samples linked to specimens at −80 °C. DNA analysis has become an essent...

Physical exercise induces epigenetic modifications that significantly influence the expression of a set of small non-coding RNAs known as miRNAs. These changes can enhance exercise performance and impact the neurological system, suggesting that under...

As an important aquaculture species, the marine snail Babylonia areolata is frequently subjected to fluctuation in dissolved oxygen concentration during farming and transportation processes. In the present study, we investigated the metabolic rates,...

Hyperglycemia during fetal development disturbs extracellular matrix (ECM) synthesis and deposition patterns, which disrupts organogenesis and adult organ function. Although the ECM cooperates in pancreas development, little is known about the effect...

Berberis kaschgarica Rupr.-derived exosome-like nanovesicles (BELNs), a type of plant-derived extracellular vesicle, consist of proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. In this research, we employed differential centrifugation and ultracentrifugation tec...

This study examined genetic diversity in the endangered medicinal plant Celastrus paniculatus using 62 individual samples from seven natural populations in northern and northeastern Thailand to inform conservation strategies. The analysis of the nucl...

To address the issue of aflatoxin contamination, which poses a significant threat to food safety and human health, we have conducted extensive research. We have isolated a strain of Myroides odoratimimus (3J2MO) from the soil that exhibited remarkabl...

The gut microbiota has emerged as a critical modulator in metabolic diseases, with substantial evidence supporting its role in attenuating diabetes-related nephropathy. Recent investigations demonstrate that strategic manipulation of intestinal micro...

Accelerating healing is a clinical goal in both acute and chronic non-healing skin wounds. We leveraged the public Recon database, which seeks to aggregate all of the metabolic pathways in the human body, to uncover whether increasing the supply of s...

Fragments of urban forests can host a remarkable diversity of insects, even in environments that have been greatly transformed. This study evaluates the diversity, abundance, and composition of insects that belong to seven families in four urban fore...

Salmonella infection poses a serious threat to the poultry industry, causing significant economic losses. Under global warming conditions, the underlying molecular mechanisms by which heat stress affects bacterial infections in poultry remain unclear...

This study presents a novel approach for classifying Discomycetes species using deep learning and explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) techniques. The EfficientNet-B0 model achieved the highest performance, reaching 97% accuracy, a 97% F1-score,...

Declining freshwater resources have spurred interest in saline–alkali (SA) water aquaculture, with species like tilapia and rainbow trout demonstrating ecological plasticity in such environments. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying fis...

Investigating transcriptomic changes during healthy development and aging provides insights into the molecular mechanisms that regulate the maturation of brain functions and drive age-related decline. Although it has been speculated that aging may re...

Calendula (Calendula officinalis L.), an edible and medicinal flower, faces challenges in yield uniformity and quality stability under open-field cultivation. Plant factories with artificial lighting (PFALs) are highly controlled systems that enable...

Although the underlying mechanisms are not yet fully understood, vitamin D has been proven to be associated with the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease, participating in immune response and regulating gut microbiota composition. In this study...

Preterm delivery affects approximately 10% of pregnancies worldwide and remains a major clinical challenge due to the lack of reliable early predictive tools. Existing strategies are often invasive, relying on blood or amniotic fluid samples and requ...

Aerobic exercise (AE) modulates vascular function through hemodynamic responses, thereby influencing cardiovascular health and risk, with the circadian rhythm system playing a crucial role. This chronobiological study investigated diurnal variations...

The conversion of carbohydrates into fatty acids is central for energy storage and the development and functioning of organs. Our previous study revealed that Hacd2 deficiency alleviates the fatty liver and diabetes induced by HFD. This study aimed t...

Introduction: Emerging evidence indicates that whole-body vibration (WBV) may be a relevant adjunct in interventions targeting overweight and obese individuals. Moreover, WBV has been applied in combination with other exercise modalities and therapeu...

The Carabidae family, or ground beetles, is a wide and ecologically significant group within the Coleoptera order, known for its role as natural predators of agricultural pests and as bioindicators of ecosystem health. These beetles employ a variety...

In this study, the vegetation of the natural area of the Göksu Delta Special Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), one of Turkey’s most important wetlands, is researched. The importance of this study in terms of contributing to environme...

As a globally critical carbon reservoir, the response mechanism of wetland ecosystems to climate change on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau (QTP) has attracted significant scientific scrutiny. This study investigated the temperature sensitivity of cbb...

Aquatic biodiversity of the Yarlung Zangbo River is both unique and fragile, with its ecological environment currently under significant pressure. However, comprehensive studies on the biological characteristics and resource status of fish in its tri...

The Editorial Office of Biology retracts the paper entitled “The Emerging Role of Epigenetics in Metabolism and Endocrinology” [...]

The avian intestinal microbiota is a vital interface for host/environment interactions, playing a pivotal role in nutrient metabolism, immune regulation, and ecological adaptation. In the Yellow River Delta region, common cranes and white cranes coex...

Conventional micropropagation of cannabis struggles with excessive callus hyperhydration, slow growth, low rooting efficiency, and high contamination risk, all of which greatly restrict its feasibility for large-scale propagation. In contrast, photoa...

(1) Background: This study aimed to assess whether older adults exhibit greater discrepancies between intended and actual motor unit recruitment, which could affect the quality of muscle activation and potentially increase the risk of falls. (2) Meth...

This study systematically investigated two ecotypes of Ulva prolifera, the dominant species responsible for green tides in the Yellow Sea, classified as Subtype I (strain I08-1) and Subtype II (strain QD-7). Both subtypes produce positively phototact...

Cannabis sativa L. is a dioecious species known to produce over 1600 chemical constituents, including more than 180 cannabinoids classified into 11 structural groups. These bioactive compounds are predominantly synthesised in the glandular trichomes...

Marine biodiversity is of critical importance to global ecosystems. The Indo-Pacific Convergence Zone (IPCZ), a global marine biodiversity hotspot, faces escalating threats from human activities and climate change. This underscores the pressing need...

Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile, a Mediterranean seagrass, is rich in bioactive compounds with anti-inflammatory potential. While marine-derived molecules are increasingly studied, their direct effects on blood–brain barrier (BBB) integrity unde...

The eri silkworm Samia cynthia ricini (S. ricini) is an economically and scientifically significant lepidopteran species, though its genomic resources have remained limited. Here, we present a chromosome-level genome assembly for S. ricini generated...

Atherosclerosis, a chronic inflammatory disease driving cardiovascular events, involves complex molecular networks where long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are key regulators. This review synthesizes current knowledge on lncRNA Growth Arrest-Specific 5 (...

The functional status of the plantaris muscle (PM) remains controversial and is historically dismissed as vestigial; yet, it is increasingly recognized for its structural and clinical complexity. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence fro...

This review critically explores the pharmacological potential of four traditionally significant medicinal plants—Phoenix dactylifera, Solanum lycopersicum, Withania somnifera, and Trigonella foenum-graecum—with a specific focus on their a...

Thus far, various aquaculture modes have been developed to facilitate the rapid growth of the aquaculture industry and thus meet the heavy demand for aquatic products for human consumption. However, the effects of different culture modes on fish musc...

Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) has been cultivated as an ornamental plant in recent years. However, the metabolic and regulatory processes involved in pigment accumulation in. B. napus flowers are poorly understood. To address this knowledge gap, we co...

Understanding the structural concordance between taxonomic and functional diversity (FD) metrics is essential for improving the ecological interpretation of community patterns in biomonitoring programs. This study evaluated the concordance between ta...

Laccase catalyzes one-electron oxidation, producing water as the primary final product, thereby minimizing secondary environmental pollution. Consequently, it holds significant application potential in areas such as the degradation of toxic compounds...

Stressor stimuli induce oxidative stress and functional abnormalities in sperm, which are linked to a reduced sperm quality and male infertility. Furthermore, oxidative stress can trigger cell death. However, the impact of stressor stimulation on tes...

Clams from the Fujian group, the Laizhou group, and the zebra strain group were used in this investigation; their shell lengths were 1.0 cm, 1.5 cm, and 2.0 cm, respectively. Tests were conducted on substrates with particle sizes ranging from 151 to...

Heavy metal contamination in soil, especially cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb), poses serious environmental and health risks, particularly in mining regions. While this contamination affects most organisms present in such areas, some filamentous fungi prol...

The ecological role and in situ feeding potential of Aurelia coerulea ephyrae remain poorly quantified. We conducted in situ chamber experiments in Geoje and Jaran Bay, Korea, to evaluate clearance rates, specific growth rate (SGR), and grazing carbo...

The Luminex multiplex assay for the definition of HLA antibodies was introduced 20 years ago. To date, although the assay is simple and straightforward, the interpretation of the results remains a conundrum. Making use of the so-called mean fluoresce...