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View article: Systematic analysis of the <scp>GRAS</scp> family genes in <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i> reveals a role for <i>SCL14</i> in primary root growth and redox homeostasis
Systematic analysis of the <span>GRAS</span> family genes in <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i> reveals a role for <i>SCL14</i> in primary root growth and redox homeostasis Open
SUMMARY The GRAS family of proteins is evolutionarily conserved plant‐specific transcription regulators involved in a diverse array of biological processes. Despite extensive research in the past decades, the functions of many GRAS family …
View article: Tender but Tough: How Light and Developmental Stage Cooperate to Protect Young Leaves From the Cold
Tender but Tough: How Light and Developmental Stage Cooperate to Protect Young Leaves From the Cold Open
View article: Comprehensive analysis of the INDETERMINATE DOMAIN (IDD) gene family in Marchantia polymorpha brings new insight into evolutionary developmental biology
Comprehensive analysis of the INDETERMINATE DOMAIN (IDD) gene family in Marchantia polymorpha brings new insight into evolutionary developmental biology Open
Through bioinformatics analysis and experimental determination of expression patterns, subcellular localization, autoactivation, and protein interaction, this study provided crucial information for a deeper understanding of the functions o…
View article: Next-Generation Mapping of the ACINUS-Mediated Alternative Splicing Machinery and Its Regulation by O-glycosylation in <i>Arabidopsis</i>
Next-Generation Mapping of the ACINUS-Mediated Alternative Splicing Machinery and Its Regulation by O-glycosylation in <i>Arabidopsis</i> Open
Alternative splicing (AS) is a key mechanism of gene regulation, but the full repertoire of proteins involved and the regulatory mechanisms governing this process remain poorly understood. Using TurboID-based proximity labeling coupled wit…
View article: Evaluating the Performance Metrics of Ppo, Dqn, and Ddpg in Continuous Control Tasks
Evaluating the Performance Metrics of Ppo, Dqn, and Ddpg in Continuous Control Tasks Open
Reinforcement learning (RL) has made significant progress about solving continuous control and discrete space issues. Each algorithm contains different properties so that they are applicable to various issues. This paper conducts a compara…
View article: The Potential of CAR-T cells for Treating Heart Diseases: Current Status and Hurdles in Clinical Translation
The Potential of CAR-T cells for Treating Heart Diseases: Current Status and Hurdles in Clinical Translation Open
Traditional treatments for heart disease, including pharmacotherapy and surgical interventions, are effective in managing symptoms and preventing complications but often fail to fully restore cardiac function or halt the progression of the…
View article: Kinetic study of the thermal inactivation of Weizmannia coagulans during food thermal processing
Kinetic study of the thermal inactivation of Weizmannia coagulans during food thermal processing Open
Weizmannia coagulans has attracted attention due to its remarkable health benefits for human, but the dynamic changes of its viable bacteria during thermal processing have been less reported. In this study, a predictive model for the survi…
View article: Probiotic potential of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus VHProbi M15 on sucralfate-induced constipation in mice
Probiotic potential of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus VHProbi M15 on sucralfate-induced constipation in mice Open
The main objective of this study was to investigate the potential probiotic properties of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus VHProbi®M15 (M15). This study examined the effects of M15 on sucralfate-induced constipation in a mouse model. The BALB/…
View article: SCARECROW maintains the stem cell niche in Arabidopsis roots by ensuring telomere integrity
SCARECROW maintains the stem cell niche in Arabidopsis roots by ensuring telomere integrity Open
Stem cells are the ultimate source of cells for various tissues and organs and thus are essential for postembryonic plant growth and development. SCARECROW (SCR) is a plant-specific transcription regulator well known for its role in stem c…
View article: GRAS transcription factors regulate cell division planes in moss overriding the default rule
GRAS transcription factors regulate cell division planes in moss overriding the default rule Open
Plant cells are surrounded by a cell wall and do not migrate, which makes the regulation of cell division orientation crucial for development. Regulatory mechanisms controlling cell division orientation may have contributed to the evolutio…
View article: Positive effect of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis VHProbi YB11 in improving gastrointestinal movement of mice having constipation
Positive effect of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis VHProbi YB11 in improving gastrointestinal movement of mice having constipation Open
Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp . lactis VHProbi ® YB11 (YB11) on attenuating sucralfate-induced constipation in BALB/c mice. The strain of YB11 exhibited favorable tolera…
View article: Growth kinetics, metabolomics changes, and antioxidant activity of probiotics in fermented highland barley-based yogurt
Growth kinetics, metabolomics changes, and antioxidant activity of probiotics in fermented highland barley-based yogurt Open
Fermenting yogurt with plant-based ingredients for nutritional and health benefits is an emerging trend. The growth kinetics, metabolomics changes, and antioxidant activity of probiotics in fermented highland barley-based yogurt were inves…
View article: Characterization of wavy root 1, an agravitropism allele, reveals the functions of OsPIN2 in fine regulation of auxin transport and distribution and in ABA biosynthesis and response in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Characterization of wavy root 1, an agravitropism allele, reveals the functions of OsPIN2 in fine regulation of auxin transport and distribution and in ABA biosynthesis and response in rice (Oryza sativa L.) Open
View article: Bioactivity and metabolomics changes of plant-based drink fermented by Bacillus coagulans VHProbi C08
Bioactivity and metabolomics changes of plant-based drink fermented by Bacillus coagulans VHProbi C08 Open
The purpose of this paper was to evaluate the potential of plant-based drink based on soy protein and fructooligosaccharide in the development of probiotic beverages after fermentation by Bacillus coagulans VHProbi C08. B. coagulans VHProb…
View article: SCARECROW maintains the stem cell niche in Arabidopsis root by ensuring telomere integrity
SCARECROW maintains the stem cell niche in Arabidopsis root by ensuring telomere integrity Open
Stem cells are the ultimate source of the cells in various tissues and organs, and thus are essential to postembryonic plant growth and development. SCARECROW (SCR) is a plant-specific transcription regulator well known for its role in ste…
View article: Challenges and Approaches to Crop Improvement Through C3-to-C4 Engineering
Challenges and Approaches to Crop Improvement Through C3-to-C4 Engineering Open
With a rapidly growing world population and dwindling natural resources, we are now facing the enormous challenge of increasing crop yields while simultaneously improving the efficiency of resource utilization. Introduction of C4 photosynt…
View article: A mechanism coordinating root elongation, endodermal differentiation, redox homeostasis and stress response
A mechanism coordinating root elongation, endodermal differentiation, redox homeostasis and stress response Open
SUMMARY Root growth relies on both cell division and cell elongation, which occur in the meristem and elongation zones, respectively. SCARECROW ( SCR ) and SHORT‐ROOT ( SHR ) are GRAS family genes essential for root growth and radial patte…
View article: Novel Regulators of Sugar-Mediated Lateral Root Development in Arabidopsis thaliana
Novel Regulators of Sugar-Mediated Lateral Root Development in Arabidopsis thaliana Open
Lateral root development is a complex process regulated by numerous factors. An important role for sugar in lateral root development has been known for a while, but the underlying molecular basis still remains unclear. In this study, we fi…
View article: Presence and absence of itinerant gapless excitations in the quantum spin liquid candidate <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mml:msub><mml:mrow><mml:mi>EtMe</mml:mi></mml:mrow><mml:mn>3</mml:mn></mml:msub><mml:mrow><mml:mi>Sb</mml:mi><mml:msub><mml:mrow><mml:mo>[</mml:mo><mml:mi>Pd</mml:mi><mml:msub><mml:mrow><mml:mo>(</mml:mo><mml:mi>dmit</mml:mi><mml:mo>)</mml:mo></mml:mrow><mml:mn>2</mml:mn></mml:msub><mml:mo>]</mml:mo></mml:mrow><mml:mn>2</mml:mn></mml:msub></mml:mrow></mml:math>
Presence and absence of itinerant gapless excitations in the quantum spin liquid candidate Open
EtMe$_3$Sb[Pd(dmit)$_2$]$_2$, an organic Mott insulator with nearly isotropic triangular lattice, is a candidate material for a quantum spin liquid, in which the zero-point fluctuations do not allow the spins to order. The itinerant gaples…
View article: A mechanism coordinating root elongation, endodermal differentiation, redox homeostasis and response
A mechanism coordinating root elongation, endodermal differentiation, redox homeostasis and response Open
Root growth relies on both cell division and elongation, which occur in the meristem and elongation zones respectively. SCARECROW (SCR) is a GRAS family gene essential for root growth and radial patterning in the Arabidopsis root. Previous…
View article: A Missing Link in Radial Ion Transport: Ion Transporters in the Endodermis
A Missing Link in Radial Ion Transport: Ion Transporters in the Endodermis Open
In higher plants, roots have important functions, such as the acquisition of water and ions, as well as transportation into the aerial parts of the plant via the xylem vessels. Radial ion transport in the root is strongly regulated in the …
View article: Thermal spin torques in magnetic insulators
Thermal spin torques in magnetic insulators Open
The damping of spin waves transmitted through a two-port magnonic device implemented on a yttrium iron garnet thin film is shown to be proportional to the temperature gradient imposed on the device. The sign of the damping depends on the r…
View article: Middle Cortex Formation in the Root: An Emerging Picture of Integrated Regulatory Mechanisms
Middle Cortex Formation in the Root: An Emerging Picture of Integrated Regulatory Mechanisms Open
View article: Whole-Genome Analysis of the SHORT-ROOT Developmental Pathway in \n<em>Arabidopsis</em>
Whole-Genome Analysis of the SHORT-ROOT Developmental Pathway in \n<em>Arabidopsis</em> Open
Stem cell function during organogenesis is a key issue in developmental biology. The transcription factor SHORT-ROOT (SHR) is a critical component in a developmental pathway regulating both the specification of the root stem cell niche and…
View article: The WUSCHEL Related Homeobox Protein WOX7 Regulates the Sugar Response of Lateral Root Development in Arabidopsis thaliana
The WUSCHEL Related Homeobox Protein WOX7 Regulates the Sugar Response of Lateral Root Development in Arabidopsis thaliana Open
View article: Cortex proliferation in the root is a protective mechanism against abiotic stress
Cortex proliferation in the root is a protective mechanism against abiotic stress Open
Although as an organ the root plays a pivotal role in nutrient and water uptake as well anchorage, individual cell types function distinctly. Cortex is regarded as the least differentiated cell type in the root, but little is known about i…