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Immunology
Kyle J. Popovich, Stephanie N. Thiede, Chad Zawitz, Alla Aroutcheva, Darjai Payne, William Janda, Michael Schoeny, Stefan J. Green, Evan S. Snitkin, Robert A. Weinstein
Summary: This study examined MRSA transmission in jails and found a high burden of MRSA upon intake. Genomic analysis indicated potential spread of incoming strains and networks of spread during incarceration, with transmission often occurring among detainees housed in similar locations. Sharing personal items during incarceration was associated with MRSA acquisition and could be a target for intervention.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tinakon Wongpakaran, Tong Yang, Pairada Varnado, Yupapan Siriai, Zsuzsanna Mirnics, Zsuzsanna Kovi, Nahathai Wongpakaran
Summary: This study developed and validated a resilience inventory based on the inner strength concept using confirmatory factor analysis and Rasch measurement model. The inventory consists of nine items representing inner strengths such as perseverance, wisdom, patience, mindfulness, loving-kindness, and equanimity. The results showed that the inventory has good validity and reliability, and it can serve as a promising tool for outcome assessment in nonclinical populations.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
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Microbiology
Vesa Aho, Sami Salminen, Salla Mattola, Alka Gupta, Felix Flomm, Beate Sodeik, Jens B. Bosse, Maija Vihinen-Ranta
Summary: Herpes simplex virus capsids are assembled in the nucleus and move by diffusion through the nucleoplasm to the nuclear envelope for egress. Changes in chromatin architecture during infection enhance nuclear diffusion of capsids at late infection, which is the rate-limiting step for the nuclear egress of the virus. Understanding the kinetics of capsid translocation in the nucleus is fundamental for DNA virus research.
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Microbiology
Giovanna Piras, Nicole Grandi, Maria Monne, Rosanna Asproni, Tatiana Fancello, Maura Fiamma, Giuseppe Mameli, Gavino Casu, Iana lo Maglio, Angelo D. Palmas, Enzo Tramontano
Summary: This study provides an overview of the SARS-CoV-2 genomic diversity on the Sardinia Island during the early phase of the pandemic in March-May 2020, revealing a significant genetic diversity in local viral genomes, with at least four distinct clusters identified by specific amino acid substitutions. Epidemiological data suggests that these sequences are linked to at least eight different infection clusters, with four likely originating from imported cases.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Markus Hiltunen, Sandra Lorena Ament-Velasquez, Martin Ryberg, Hanna Johannesson
Summary: Recent research has revealed that the genome of basidiomycete fungi remains stable at the nucleotide level during dikaryotic growth, but structural variations and transposon insertions occur during monokaryotic growth. This suggests that genetic diversification in mushroom-forming fungi is disproportionate between life cycle stages.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
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Cell Biology
Rendan Yang, Yamei Li, Yanli Wang, Jingjing Zhang, Qijing Fan, Jianlin Tan, Weizhen Li, Xiaoju Zou, Bin Liang
Summary: This study reveals the role of the DVE-1-NHR-80-lipogenesis axis in mediating the transmission of mitochondrial stress signal to lipid metabolism, highlighting its importance in cellular homeostasis.
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Agricultural Engineering
Yuzhen Zhou, Ruiyue Zheng, Yukun Peng, Jiemin Chen, Xuanyi Zhu, Kai Xie, Sagheer Ahmad, Jinliao Chen, Fei Wang, Mingli Shen, Xianmei Luo, Kai Zhao, Donghui Peng
Summary: Melastoma dodecandrum, an ideal industrial subshrub with special characters, has strong tolerance to drought and poor land and may be influenced by mitochondria. By studying its mitochondrial genome, we discovered gene rearrangements, gene transfer from nuclear and chloroplast genomes, and the loss and duplication of energy and metabolism genes. These findings are important for understanding mitogenome evolution and future industrial development.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Joel de Jesus, Jose Antonio Martins Ferreira, Luis Borrego, Jose D. Costa, Carlos Capela
Summary: Selective laser melting (SLM) is an additive manufacturing process used for producing metallic components with complex geometries, but the poor surface finish and geometry effects can lead to surface stress concentration and reduced fatigue strength. This study found that specimens with internal channels had lower fatigue performance compared to solid samples, with crack initiation mainly from the internal surface, while the application of the Smith-Watson-Topper energy-based parameter was effective in predicting fatigue life.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hye Ji Cha, Ozgun Uyan, Yan Kai, Tianxin Liu, Qian Zhu, Zuzana Tothova, Giovanni A. Botten, Jian Xu, Guo-Cheng Yuan, Job Dekker, Stuart H. Orkin
Summary: This study demonstrates that the loss of inner nuclear protein Matrin-3 (Matr3) accelerates erythroid maturation and negatively regulates cell differentiation by influencing chromosomal structure organization and compartmentalization. Matr3 interacts with CTCF and the cohesin complex, and its loss perturbs their occupancy at certain sites, leading to altered transcription and accelerated differentiation. These findings suggest a critical role of Matr3 in cell fate transitions through its impact on architectural factors and chromatin organization.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bastien Mennecart, Laura Dziomber, Manuela Aiglstorfer, Faysal Bibi, Daniel DeMiguel, Masaki Fujita, Mugino O. Kubo, Flavie Laurens, Jin Meng, Gregoire Metais, Bert Mueller, Maria Rios, Gertrud E. Roessner, Israel M. Sanchez, Georg Schulz, Shiqi Wang, Loic Costeur
Summary: This study investigates the impact of climate and geography on the evolution of ruminant artiodactyls. By analyzing the inner ear morphology of 191 ruminant species, the researchers find that both extrinsic (climate) and intrinsic (evolutionary) factors play a role in shaping the evolution of ruminants.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Pengtao Liu, Luyao Liu, Xue Xu, Yanyun Zhao, Jianming Niu, Qing Zhang
Summary: This study evaluated the carbon footprint and carbon emission intensity of a wind farm in Inner Mongolia grassland using the life cycle assessment method, finding that it had lower carbon emission intensity compared to other types of wind farms. Grassland wind farms have the potential for promoting wind power with their low carbon emissions intensity.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chengxiang Qiu, Jay Shendure
Summary: Previous studies on gastrulation process have been limited to snapshots at different time points. Now, a mouse model can continuously map the transitions between cell types in time, providing a more dynamic understanding of embryonic development.
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Immunology
Kyle J. Popovich, Stephanie N. Thiede, Chad Zawitz, Darjai Payne, Alla Aroutcheva, Michael Schoeny, Stefan J. Green, Evan S. Snitkin, Robert A. Weinstein, Darjai Payne
Summary: It is unclear if there are differences in MRSA risk between sexes in high-risk populations. This study found that a high proportion of females entered jail colonized with MRSA, suggesting that sex disparities in MRSA risk may not apply to high-risk populations.
OPEN FORUM INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
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Evolutionary Biology
Romain Nattier, Alice Michel-Salzat, Lucia M. Almeida, Pascaline Chifflet-Belle, Alexandra Magro, Karen Salazar, Gael J. Kergoat
Summary: This study reconstructed a comprehensively sampled molecular phylogeny for the tribe Coccinellini, highlighting its monophyly and the existence of four major clades. Dating analyses suggest an Early Cretaceous origin for Coccinellidae and a Late Cretaceous origin for the tribe Coccinellini. Ancestral character state estimation of feeding habits indicates a high level of phylogenetic niche conservatism on aphids within the tribe.
SYSTEMATIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
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Astronomy & Astrophysics
G. Livadiotis, D. J. McComas, H. O. Funsten, N. A. Schwadron, J. R. Szalay, E. Zirnstein
Summary: This study derives annual sky maps of proton temperature in the inner heliosheath and tracks its temporal evolution over a period of eight years. Various thermodynamic parameters are determined and their correlations are investigated. The results provide insights into the characteristics of the temperature, density, and other thermodynamic processes in the inner heliosheath.
ASTROPHYSICAL JOURNAL SUPPLEMENT SERIES
(2022)
