2025 July - 169 articles
Marine algae offer environmentally friendly platforms for green nanoparticle synthesis. This study reports the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using polysaccharides isolated from the brown alga Chnoospora minima (PAgNPs) and evaluates their ther...
Fagonia cretica, a medicinal herb from the Zygophyllaceae family, is traditionally utilized to treat various conditions such as hepatitis, gynecological disorders, tumors, urinary tract issues, and diabetes. The present study aimed to evaluate the th...
To accurately assess the water quality, ecosystem status, distribution of large benthic organisms, and ecological restoration under human intervention, an analysis of benthic organisms on Caofeidian in September and November 2023 and January and May...
The loss of hectares of forest areas has become a global issue that has worsened over recent years due to unsustainable human activities. In a context of limited availability of productive land, it is urgent to adopt efficient strategies to recover t...
Kleptoplastidy is a nutrition mode in which cells of protists and some multicellular organisms acquire, maintain, and exploit chloroplasts of prey algae cells as photosynthesis reactors. It is an important aspect of the mixotrophic feeding strategy,...
Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase alpha (PI3Kα) is frequently mutated in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), leading to the constitutive activation of the PI3K/Akt pathway, which promotes tumor cell proliferation, survival, and metastasi...
The distribution of Itea yunnanensis, a shrub species in the genus Itea of the family Iteaceae, is primarily concentrated in the Hengduan Mountains region of China, where it faces severe threats from global climate change. However, systematic researc...
This study explores the effects of selenium-enriched yeast supplementation on growth-related and immune-related gene expression in C. gigas, aiming to support feed optimization in oyster aquaculture. Selenium, an essential trace element, is vital for...
Long-term monitoring of small mammal communities provides critical insights into biodiversity conservation by detecting ecosystem degradation and quantifying anthropogenic impacts. Using 13 years (2005–2017) of standardized live-trapping data f...
In this cross-disciplinary investigation, we uncover a suite of previously unexamined factors and their intricate interplay that hold causal relationships with the distribution of Trachurus japonicus in the northern reaches of the South China Sea, th...
Periodontitis is a multifactorial disease linked to host immune response and genetic predisposition. The TLR4 Asp299Gly single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP, rs4986790) has been associated with altered responses to bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) a...
Cocaine misuse induces microglial activation and neuroinflammation, contributing to neurodegeneration and behavioral impairments. Prior studies have shown that cocaine induces mitochondrial dysfunction, dysregulated mitophagy, and lysosomal impairmen...
Neuropathic pain (NP) is a prevalent clinical condition resulting from diseases or injuries affecting the somatosensory system. Conventional analgesics often exhibit limited efficacy, leading to suboptimal therapeutic outcomes. The pathogenesis of NP...
Synthetic biology has fundamentally advanced cell engineering and helped to develop effective therapeutics such as chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cells. For these applications, the detection, localization, and quantification of heterologous fusion...
Background: The short strand-related sequence (SRS) gene family is a class of plant-specific transcription factors related to a group of genes known as the short internode (SHI) or SRS/STY gene family, which plays important roles in regulating plant...
Seed germination is recognized for enhancing the accumulation of bioactive compounds. Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt., commonly known as perilla seed, is rich in fatty acids that may be beneficial for anti-hair loss. This study investigated the hair r...
The Aedes aegypti mosquito, vector of dengue, is a major public health threat in the Caribbean. In Guadeloupe, where dengue outbreaks occur frequently, traditional plant-based remedies are part of the local heritage but remain poorly documented. This...
This paper presents the current state of knowledge on the Romanian Dendrocoelidae as part of the European/Palearctic Dendrocoelidae, emphasizing the contributions of the Romanian zoologists Radu Codreanu and Doina Balcesco. The main objective of this...
The wind energy resources in the northwestern desert and semi-desert grassland regions of China are abundant. However, the ramifications of large-scale centralized wind farm operations on terrestrial rodents remain incompletely understood. In May and...
Diabetic encephalopathy affects over 40% of diabetic patients globally, yet effective treatments remain critically limited. This study investigated the synergistic neuroprotective potential of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) and metformin through the coordin...
African swine fever virus (ASFV) causes global swine outbreaks, but its cellular pathogenesis is poorly understood. Using single-cell RNA data from ASFV-infected pig spleens across four timepoints, we identified macrophages as the primary viral reser...
Climate change can have a direct impact on the decomposition of organic matter, as well as indirect effects on peatland vegetation (including carnivorous plants) and the microbial communities associated with this environment. The activity of microbes...
Amomum villosum Lour., a perennial medicinal plant in the Zingiber genus, usually requires approximately 3–4 years of vegetative growth from seed germination to first fruiting, resulting in high initial investment costs and a prolonged revenue...
The precise identification of priority areas for conservation based on connectivity can significantly enhance protection efficacy and mitigate biodiversity loss in fragmented landscapes. Priority area selection efforts are typically conducted in land...
The Tsushima leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis euptilurus), an endangered feline endemic to Tsushima Island, Japan, faces critical threats due to its small and isolated population. Understanding its demographic history and genetic differentiation...
Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne), an important forage and turfgrass species, can establish a mutualistic symbiosis with the fungal endophyte Epichloë festucae var. lolii. Although the physiological and ecological impacts of endophyte infectio...
This study investigates the effects of salinity, temperature, and diet on the biological characteristics of the rotifer Brachionus plicatilis, an essential live feed in aquaculture. The results indicate that environmental factors have a significant i...
Solar lentigines, commonly caused by prolonged ultraviolet exposure, raise the risk of skin disorders and remain challenging to manage due to their complex mechanisms. Understanding the molecular mechanisms driving the progression of solar lentigines...
Immunological factors have gained growing recognition as key contributors to recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) after in vitro fertilization (IVF), representing a major challenge in reproductive medicine. RPL affects approximately 1–2% of women try...
Two-dimensional culture systems have been used for a long time in the research field but their disadvantages make it difficult to reproduce the in vivo environment. Three-dimensional culture systems overcome these limitations, simulating the physiolo...
Tussah immunoreactive pupa powder (IPP) is composed of various active substances. We speculated that it has the potential to improve key economic traits of sea urchins. Therefore, we conducted a 60-day experiment to examine the effects of IPP on grow...
Lateral facial clefts are rare and often part of more complex syndromic neurocristopathies. According to Tessier’s classification, they correspond to facial cleft numbers 6, 7 and 8. Using micro-computer tomography (micro-CT), we analyzed their...
The mismatch between the rapid expansion of breeding scale and outdated techniques has hindered the development of the sea cucumber (A. japonicus) industry. Our previous work revealed that ecological seedling breeding can produce red-colored A. japon...
Fusarioid fungi, members of the Nectriaceae within the Hypocreales (Ascomycota), exhibit diverse ecological roles and possess complex phylogenetic relationships, including endophytic, saprophytic, and pathogenic lifestyles. Among them, the genera Fus...
Novel therapeutic approaches for wound healing have included biomaterials from the Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua L.), with promising results in wound management. The use of extracellular vesicles (EVs), which can be isolated from cod biofluids, remains...
The present study analyzed the vegetation diversity in three forests located in southern Romania and assessed their degree of similarity. Data were collected using frame quadrat sampling and species taxonomic identification. The methodology included...
Maternal obesity programs the fetus for increased risk of chronic disease development in early life and adulthood. We hypothesized that maternal nutrient excess leads to fetal inflammation and impairs offspring skeletal muscle mitochondrial biogenesi...
Rodents are the main wildlife species in the Dongting Lake area and can even cause significant biological disasters. In order to investigate the relationship between rodent communities and vegetation, the relationship between rodent population charac...
The pelvis is the most dimorphic part of the human skeleton, primarily because of its involvement in the birth process. Many sexually dimorphic traits are concentrated in the coxal bones, which form the larger part of the birth canal. The present stu...
The wild tomato (Solanum sisymbriifolium) is a globally distributed shrubby weed with both negative and positive impacts, including its invasive properties and the potential for pharmaceutical and traditional medicinal uses. Despite its ecological si...
Bupleurum scorzonerifolium Willd. is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Bupleurum in the Apiaceae family. Also known as red Bupleurum, it is mainly distributed in Northeast China, North China and other regions and is a commonly used medicinal...
(1) Background: The sophisticated function of the aortic root relies on the coordinated movement of its constituent components. This study examines the extracellular components of the interleaflet triangles (ILTs) and characterises the cells that are...
As a commercially valuable aquaculture species, rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) urgently require solutions to growth inhibition associated with reproductive development. To elucidate the function of the cell cycle regulator Cyclin E genes (CCNE1...
Reclaimed fields have a low soil fertility and low productivity compared to conventional arable land, necessitating research on productivity enhancement. The rice–frog co-culture model is an ecologically intensive practice that combines biodive...
The journal Biology retracts the article titled “Using Stable Isotope Techniques to Analyze the Trophic Relationship between Argentine Hake (Merluccius hubbsi) and Anisakidae” [...]
Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation is critical to antibiotic resistance and persistence. Targeting cyclic di-GMP (c-di-GMP) signaling, a master biofilm formation and virulence regulator, presents a promising strategy to combat resistant bacteri...
Proteus vulgaris is an emerging multidrug-resistant (MDR) foodborne pathogen that poses a significant threat to food safety and public health, particularly in aquaculture systems where antibiotic use may drive resistance development. Despite its incr...
Marine environmental pollution has been rapidly increasing in Arctic waters, and the release and bioaccumulation of trace elements in Arctic marine species may pose significant risks to both ecosystem health and human well-being. As a top predator, t...
The role of endophytic bacteria in the interaction between medicinal plants and microorganisms, secondary metabolite accumulation, plant nutrient changes, as well as their interactions with microbial communities, needs to be investigated in medicinal...
Previous research has demonstrated sex-specific differences in muscle cells regarding sex hormone release and steroidogenic enzyme expression after testosterone exposure. The present study aims to elucidate sex-related differences in intracellular pr...
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