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View article: High‐Capacity Metastable Li <i> <sub>x</sub> </i> CoO <sub>2</sub> Cathode Enabled by Coherent Intergrowth of T <sup>#</sup> 2 and O2 Phases
High‐Capacity Metastable Li <i> <sub>x</sub> </i> CoO <sub>2</sub> Cathode Enabled by Coherent Intergrowth of T <sup>#</sup> 2 and O2 Phases Open
O2‐type Li x CoO 2 (O2‐LCO) has recently attracted significant attention as a promising cathode material with superior electrochemical performance compared to its conventional O3‐type counterpart. Due to its metastable nature, O2‐LCO is ty…
View article: A Novel Model of Cardiac Remodeling by a Minimally Invasive Aortic Regurgitation Surgery in Mice
A Novel Model of Cardiac Remodeling by a Minimally Invasive Aortic Regurgitation Surgery in Mice Open
Although the prevalence of aortic regurgitation (AR), which causes eccentric remodeling and valvular heart disease (VHD), is increasing, suitable animal research models remain lacking. To address this issue, we established the first effici…
View article: A quantitative microbiome atlas reveals hidden diversity, eukaryotic keystones, and evolutionary trade-offs in plant rhizospheres
A quantitative microbiome atlas reveals hidden diversity, eukaryotic keystones, and evolutionary trade-offs in plant rhizospheres Open
The evolutionary success of land plants is tied to their rhizosphere microbiomes. However, the principles governing how bacteria, fungi, and protists assemble and function across wild plants remain unresolved, limiting our ability to predi…
View article: Locusts adopt IP <sub>3</sub> as a second messenger for olfactory signal transduction
Locusts adopt IP <sub>3</sub> as a second messenger for olfactory signal transduction Open
Insects, unlike vertebrates, use heteromeric complexes of odorant receptors and co-receptors for olfactory signal transduction. However, the secondary messengers involved in this process are largely unknown. Here, we use the olfactory sign…
View article: Rutin alleviates lipopolysaccharide-induced neuroinflammation and blood brain barrier dysfunction
Rutin alleviates lipopolysaccharide-induced neuroinflammation and blood brain barrier dysfunction Open
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) plays a pivotal role in safeguarding and sustaining the brain's microenvironment. Disruption of this barrier is commonly observed in various neurological disorders and is intricately linked with neuroinflammat…
View article: Chromatin dynamics of a large-sized genome provides insights into polyphenism and X0 dosage compensation of locusts
Chromatin dynamics of a large-sized genome provides insights into polyphenism and X0 dosage compensation of locusts Open
Locusts are characterized by a large genome size, polyphenism and an X0 sex determination system. Here we generated chromosome-level genomes for both desert and migratory locusts, as well as a comprehensive chromatin map for the latter. We…
View article: Melatonin-induced ferroptosis in pancreatic cancer cells by stimulating endoplasmic reticulum stress and inhibiting alanine-serine-cysteine transporter 2-driven glutamine metabolism
Melatonin-induced ferroptosis in pancreatic cancer cells by stimulating endoplasmic reticulum stress and inhibiting alanine-serine-cysteine transporter 2-driven glutamine metabolism Open
BACKGROUND Pancreatic cancer, characterized by aggressive proliferation and metastasis, is a lethal malignancy. The nightly hormone melatonin serves as a rhythm-regulating hormone, and is used to treat different cancers including pancreati…
View article: Precision Identification of Irrigated Areas in Semi-Arid Regions Using Optical-Radar Time-Series Features and Ensemble Machine Learning
Precision Identification of Irrigated Areas in Semi-Arid Regions Using Optical-Radar Time-Series Features and Ensemble Machine Learning Open
Addressing limitations in remote sensing irrigation monitoring (insufficient resolution, single-source constraints, poor terrain adaptability), this study developed a high-precision identification framework for Jianping County, China, a se…
View article: Locusts employ neuronal sensory prioritization to reconcile two conflicting olfactory signals while aggregating
Locusts employ neuronal sensory prioritization to reconcile two conflicting olfactory signals while aggregating Open
Migratory locusts ( Locusta migratoria ) emit two key odorants during aggregation: 4-vinylanisole (4VA), which serves as an aggregation pheromone attracting conspecifics to form swarms, and phenylacetonitrile (PAN), which acts as an aposem…
View article: Variations in the Bacterial Ecosystems of Mosquito Populations - Haikou and Sanya Cities, Hainan Province, China, 2019.
Variations in the Bacterial Ecosystems of Mosquito Populations - Haikou and Sanya Cities, Hainan Province, China, 2019. Open
This study revealed significant geographic differences in the midgut microbiota of mosquitoes from Haikou and Sanya, providing foundational data for understanding their potential impact on mosquito biology and disease transmission. While t…
View article: GAF-dependent chromatin plasticity determines promoter usage to mediate locust gregarious behavior
GAF-dependent chromatin plasticity determines promoter usage to mediate locust gregarious behavior Open
Locusts, as devastating pests, can reversibly transform between solitary individuals and gregarious swarms with markedly different behaviors. Epigenetic regulation orchestrated by changes in chromatin openness modulates behavioral plastici…
View article: A novel injury mechanism of trans-styloid palmar-divergent dislocation of the lunate and scaphoid: a case report
A novel injury mechanism of trans-styloid palmar-divergent dislocation of the lunate and scaphoid: a case report Open
Background Palmar-divergent dislocation of the lunate and scaphoid is a rare high-energy trauma with complex injured mechanism. Early diagnosis and surgery are necessary, however, there is no consensus on surgical treatment, as only a few …
View article: Risk assessment of an Aedes flavivirus and its effect on pathogenic flavivirus replication in mosquitoes
Risk assessment of an Aedes flavivirus and its effect on pathogenic flavivirus replication in mosquitoes Open
Background Mosquitoes are efficient vectors of medically significant flaviviruses and serve as hosts for insect-specific flaviviruses (ISFs). Aedes flavivirus (AEFV) is a classical ISF. Given the increasing discovery of ISFs, it is urgent …
View article: Nanoparticles alter locust development and behaviour
Nanoparticles alter locust development and behaviour Open
The image illustrates the effect of nanoparticle-treated lettuce on locusts, showing their initial avoidance, eventual feeding, and subsequent death, suggesting a potential pest control strategy.
View article: An iron-binding protein of entomopathogenic fungus suppresses the proliferation of host symbiotic bacteria
An iron-binding protein of entomopathogenic fungus suppresses the proliferation of host symbiotic bacteria Open
This study elucidates the critical role of pathogenic fungal-dominated iron allocation in mediating the shift of host microbes from symbiosis to pathogenicity. It also highlights a unique biocontrol strategy that jointly exploits pathogeni…
View article: StEPF2 and StEPFL9 Play Opposing Roles in Regulating Stomatal Development and Drought Tolerance in Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)
StEPF2 and StEPFL9 Play Opposing Roles in Regulating Stomatal Development and Drought Tolerance in Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Open
Stomata are essential for photosynthesis and water-use efficiency in plants. When expressed in transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana plants, the potato (Solanum tuberosum) proteins EPIDERMAL PATTERNING FACTOR 2 (StEPF2) and StEPF-LIKE9 (StEPFL9)…
View article: Interactions of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Isolated from Light-Flavor Jiupei at Various Fermentation Temperatures
Interactions of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Isolated from Light-Flavor Jiupei at Various Fermentation Temperatures Open
Chinese Baijiu is a famous fermented alcoholic beverage in China. Interactions between key microorganisms, i.e., Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, have recently been reported at specific temperatures. However, emp…
View article: Phenotypic Plasticity in Locusts: Trade-Off Between Migration and Reproduction
Phenotypic Plasticity in Locusts: Trade-Off Between Migration and Reproduction Open
Locusts exhibit phenotypic plasticity in response to population density changes, with distinct phenotypes in the solitary and gregarious phases. In the past decade, many studies have revealed the molecular mechanisms underlying phase chang…
View article: Comparative analysis of metagenomic and targeted next-generation sequencing for pathogens diagnosis in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid specimens
Comparative analysis of metagenomic and targeted next-generation sequencing for pathogens diagnosis in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid specimens Open
Background Although the emerging NGS-based assays, metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) and targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS), have been extensively utilized for the identification of pathogens in pulmonary infections, th…
View article: Gut bacteria are essential for development of an invasive bark beetle by regulating glucose transport
Gut bacteria are essential for development of an invasive bark beetle by regulating glucose transport Open
Insects and their gut bacteria form a tight and beneficial relationship, especially in utilization of host nutrients. The red turpentine beetle (RTB), a destructive and invasive pine pest, employs mutualistic microbes to facilitate its inv…
View article: Dibutyl phthalate released by solitary female locusts mediates sexual communication at low density
Dibutyl phthalate released by solitary female locusts mediates sexual communication at low density Open
Sex pheromones play a crucial role in mate location and reproductive success. Insects face challenges in finding mates in low-density environments. The population dynamics of locusts vary greatly, ranging from solitary individuals to high-…
View article: PSVM-MR: A Parallel Support Vector Machine Algorithm Based on MapReduce
PSVM-MR: A Parallel Support Vector Machine Algorithm Based on MapReduce Open
In big data environments,utilizing a parallel Support Vector Machine (SVM) can significantly expedite the training process. However, prior efforts have faced challenges due to the excessive deviation of subset distribution, inadequate perf…
View article: Parental experiences orchestrate locust egg hatching synchrony by regulating nuclear export of precursor miRNA
Parental experiences orchestrate locust egg hatching synchrony by regulating nuclear export of precursor miRNA Open
Parental experiences can affect the phenotypic plasticity of offspring. In locusts, the population density that adults experience regulates the number and hatching synchrony of their eggs, contributing to locust outbreaks. However, the pat…
View article: Enhancing the bulk photovoltaic effect of ZrI2 through regulation of external stimuli
Enhancing the bulk photovoltaic effect of ZrI2 through regulation of external stimuli Open
The bulk photovoltaic effect (BPVE) in layered materials has garnered widespread attention due to its large shift current responses and promising potential for efficient photoelectric energy conversion. Here, we systematically investigate …