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View article: Draft genome sequence of <i>Selenomonas sputigena</i> strain ATCC 33150 isolated from human mouth
Draft genome sequence of <i>Selenomonas sputigena</i> strain ATCC 33150 isolated from human mouth Open
Selenomonas sputigena is an anaerobic, motile, crescent-shaped, gram-negative bacterium found in the human oral cavity that is associated with dental caries and periodontitis. Strain ATCC 33150 was replaced as the type strain for S. sputig…
View article: Frozen-thawed double cleavage-stage or frozen-thawed single day 6 blastocyst stage embryo transfer: which is preferable for patients younger than 35 without day 5 blastocyst formation?
Frozen-thawed double cleavage-stage or frozen-thawed single day 6 blastocyst stage embryo transfer: which is preferable for patients younger than 35 without day 5 blastocyst formation? Open
Background To compare the clinical outcomes between frozen-thawed cleavage embryo transfer and frozen-thawed day 6 blastocyst transfer in patients younger than 35 using the freeze-all strategy without day 5 blastocyst formation. Methods Th…
View article: In vitro incubation reveals the human overall gut microbiota composition is resilient to changes in methanogenesis
In vitro incubation reveals the human overall gut microbiota composition is resilient to changes in methanogenesis Open
Hydrogen metabolism plays a central role in microbial fermentation. However, how hydrogenotrophic microbes impact microbiota composition and metabolite production in gut ecosystems remains largely unknown. Hence this study aims to investig…
View article: Experimental Study and Analysis of the Effects of Mud on the Compressive Strength of Unburned Brick Using Engineering Residue Soil
Experimental Study and Analysis of the Effects of Mud on the Compressive Strength of Unburned Brick Using Engineering Residue Soil Open
Engineering residue soil, a prominent type of construction solid waste, can offer considerable environmental and socioeconomic benefits if efficiently utilized. Unburned brick represents an environmentally friendly and high-value approach …
View article: Draft genome sequence of <i>Methanobrevibacter smithii</i> strain B181, isolated from a fecal sample
Draft genome sequence of <i>Methanobrevibacter smithii</i> strain B181, isolated from a fecal sample Open
A mesophilic methanogen, Methanobrevibacter smithii B181 (DSM 11975) was previously isolated from a human fecal sample, grown on carbon dioxide and hydrogen, and subsequently sequenced. The reconstructed 1.9-Mb genome sequence of Methanobr…
View article: An expanded metabolic pathway for androgen production by host-associated bacteria
An expanded metabolic pathway for androgen production by host-associated bacteria Open
A growing body of literature implicates host-associated microbiota in the modulation of circulating androgen levels in the host, which could have far-reaching implications for androgen-mediated diseases. However, the microbial genetic path…
View article: Sestrin1, 2, and 3 are dispensable for female fertility in mice
Sestrin1, 2, and 3 are dispensable for female fertility in mice Open
Background Sestrins have been implicated in regulating aging in various organs through multiple pathways. However, their roles in ovarian aging remain unrevealed. Methods Female Sestrin1 −/− , Sestrin2 −/− , and Sestrin3 −/− mice were gene…
View article: Prescribed Performance Based Active Anti-Disturbance Backstepping Control for Morphing Aircraft
Prescribed Performance Based Active Anti-Disturbance Backstepping Control for Morphing Aircraft Open
View article: A Deformation Decision-Making Method Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning for Morphing Reusable Launch Vehicle
A Deformation Decision-Making Method Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning for Morphing Reusable Launch Vehicle Open
View article: <i>In vitro</i> interactions between <i>Blautia hydrogenotrophica</i> , <i>Desulfovibrio piger</i> and <i>Methanobrevibacter smithii</i> under hydrogenotrophic conditions
<i>In vitro</i> interactions between <i>Blautia hydrogenotrophica</i> , <i>Desulfovibrio piger</i> and <i>Methanobrevibacter smithii</i> under hydrogenotrophic conditions Open
Methanogens, reductive acetogens and sulfate-reducing bacteria play an important role in disposing of hydrogen in gut ecosystems. However, how they interact with each other remains largely unknown. This in vitro study cocultured …
View article: 2′-fucosyllactose alone or combined with resistant starch increases circulating short-chain fatty acids in lean men and men with prediabetes and obesity
2′-fucosyllactose alone or combined with resistant starch increases circulating short-chain fatty acids in lean men and men with prediabetes and obesity Open
Background Infusion of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) to the distal colon beneficially affects human substrate and energy metabolism. Here, we hypothesized that the combination of 2′-fucosyllactose (2′-FL) with resistant starch (RS) increa…
View article: A novel transfer learning framework for sorghum biomass prediction using UAV-based remote sensing data and genetic markers
A novel transfer learning framework for sorghum biomass prediction using UAV-based remote sensing data and genetic markers Open
Yield for biofuel crops is measured in terms of biomass, so measurements throughout the growing season are crucial in breeding programs, yet traditionally time- and labor-consuming since they involve destructive sampling. Modern remote sen…
View article: In vitro incubation reveals the gut microbiota is resilient to changes in hydrogenotrophic activities in which methanogenesis is an optional niche
In vitro incubation reveals the gut microbiota is resilient to changes in hydrogenotrophic activities in which methanogenesis is an optional niche Open
Background: Hydrogen metabolism plays a central role in microbial fermentation. However, how hydrogenotrophic microbes impact microbiota composition and metabolite production in gut ecosystems remains largely unknown. Hence, this study inv…
View article: Methanogen Levels Are Significantly Associated with Fecal Microbiota Composition and Alpha Diversity in Healthy Adults and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients
Methanogen Levels Are Significantly Associated with Fecal Microbiota Composition and Alpha Diversity in Healthy Adults and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients Open
Hydrogenotrophic microbes play an essential role in the disposal of hydrogen and the maintenance of the hydrogen balance in gut ecosystems. Their abundances vary between individuals and have been reported to be associated with human gut di…
View article: Fecal Microbiota Signatures Are Not Consistently Related to Symptom Severity in Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Fecal Microbiota Signatures Are Not Consistently Related to Symptom Severity in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Open
Fecal microbiota and SCFA signatures were not consistently associated with IBS severity over time, indicating the importance of repeated sampling in IBS research.
View article: The role of hydrogenotrophic microbiota in the human gut
The role of hydrogenotrophic microbiota in the human gut Open
It has been widely acknowledged that the gut microbiota plays an important role in human health. Maintaining a healthy gut microbiota protects us from microbiota related diseases, while a distorted one may contribute to chronic gut disorde…
View article: A high-fibre personalised dietary advice given via a web tool reduces constipation complaints in adults
A high-fibre personalised dietary advice given via a web tool reduces constipation complaints in adults Open
Constipation can greatly impact the quality of life (QoL), which can be relieved by dietary fibres; however, preserving a higher fibre intake remains a challenge. We investigated the effects of a personalised dietary advice (PDA) on fibre …
View article: New Orthophoto Generation Strategies from UAV and Ground Remote Sensing Platforms for High-Throughput Phenotyping
New Orthophoto Generation Strategies from UAV and Ground Remote Sensing Platforms for High-Throughput Phenotyping Open
Remote sensing platforms have become an effective data acquisition tool for digital agriculture. Imaging sensors onboard unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and tractors are providing unprecedented high-geometric-resolution data for several cr…
View article: Increasing dietary fibre intake in healthy adults using personalised dietary advice compared with general advice: a single-blind randomised controlled trial
Increasing dietary fibre intake in healthy adults using personalised dietary advice compared with general advice: a single-blind randomised controlled trial Open
Objective: A high-fibre diet is associated with a lower risk for diseases. However, few adults meet the dietary fibre recommendation. Therefore, the effects and acceptance of an algorithm-generated personalised dietary advice (PDA) compare…
View article: FeatureExplorer: Interactive Feature Selection and Exploration of Regression Models for Hyperspectral Images
FeatureExplorer: Interactive Feature Selection and Exploration of Regression Models for Hyperspectral Images Open
Feature selection is used in machine learning to improve predictions, decrease computation time, reduce noise, and tune models based on limited sample data. In this article, we present FeatureExplorer, a visual analytics system that suppor…
View article: Dynamics of Bacterial Communities of Lamb Meat Packaged in Air and Vacuum Pouch during Chilled Storage
Dynamics of Bacterial Communities of Lamb Meat Packaged in Air and Vacuum Pouch during Chilled Storage Open
In this study, the changes in microbial communities of lamb meat packaged in the air (plastic tray, PT) and in a vacuum pouch (VAC) were assessed by polymerase chain reaction-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (PCR-DGGE) during the st…
View article: Using GIS to determine locations for safety improvements
Using GIS to determine locations for safety improvements Open
Crash location is a critical piece of information for any type of safety-related analysis; however, there is often a high percentage of error in crash latitude and longitude coordinates. Currently, a time-consuming, manual process is used …