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Chemistry, Physical
Karem Hernandez-Lechuga, Julio-Manuel Hernandez-Perez, Minhhuy Ho
Summary: This article presents a novel approach to analyzing chemical bonds using the gradient of a first order reduced density matrix (1-RDM) map. The bonds are divided into atomic core, valence, and dorsal regions, which can be further characterized as bonding or antibonding. The study shows that this method can reveal fundamental differences in charge-shift bonds that are not detected by density-based analysis or valence bond theory, indicating the importance of the gradient of 1-RDM in bond analysis.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Francesca Bertolini, Giulia Moscatelli, Giuseppina Schiavo, Samuele Bovo, Anisa Ribani, Mohamad Ballan, Massimo Bonacini, Marco Prandi, Stefania Dall'Olio, Luca Fontanesi
Summary: Autochthonous cattle breeds, namely Reggiana and Modenese, exhibit distinct coat colors and genetic variations that are influenced by specific genes such as MC1R and ASIP. This study demonstrates the use of population genomic approaches to uncover the genetic mechanisms underlying breed-specific traits in cattle.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL BREEDING AND GENETICS
(2022)
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Zoology
S. J. G. Hall, B. Brenig, R. A. Ashdown, M. R. Curry
Summary: The Chillingham White Cattle carry the Cs-29 allele as a homozygous translocation, similar to other breeds in the England-Scotland border and northern Irish area, suggesting a possible Scandinavian connection. Despite testicular hypoplasia present in Chillingham cattle, herd fertility has not declined over the years, possibly due to multiple mating and welfare culling practices.
JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Kim Margarette C. Nogoy, Hyoun Ju Kim, Dong Hoon Lee, Stephen B. Smith, Hyun A. Seong, Seong Ho Choi
Summary: The study found that high oleic acid content in Hanwoo beef fat (HBF) significantly increased body weight and feed intake in rats, while reducing triglyceride and total cholesterol levels in the bloodstream and increasing HDL-C levels. Additionally, consumption of HBF and Angus beef fat (ABF) reduced lipogenesis and increased oleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid contents in rat adipose tissues. These findings suggest that HBF consumption may not pose significant risks of cardiovascular disease.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xinming Feng, Yujin Cao, Wei Liu, Mo Xian
Summary: Fluoride plays a crucial role in materials and medicine, and fluorinases are natural catalysts with significant application potential. Two new fluorinases were identified, with improved activity achieved through site-directed mutagenesis.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maik Hintze, Sebastian Griesing, Marion Michels, Birgit Blanck, Lena Wischhof, Dieter Hartmann, Daniele Bano, Thomas Franz
Summary: The study revealed that pelage paucity in Hq mutant mice is mechanistically linked to severe deficiency of AIF, and is associated with the expression of retroviral elements that might potentially influence the transcriptional regulation of structural hair proteins.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Estee Y. Cramer, Nguyen Xuan Quang, Jeffrey C. Hertz, Do Van Nguyen, Huynh Hong Quang, Ian Mendenhall, Andrew A. Lover
Summary: This study found that Anopheles mosquitoes fed on ivermectin-treated cattle had higher mortality rates compared to control groups, indicating the potential of ivermectin to increase mortality rates of vector species, particularly over biologically relevant time periods.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
(2021)
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Biophysics
Gayatri Gujar, Vijay Kumar Choudhary, Prince Vivek, Monika Sodhi, Monika Choudhary, Manish Tiwari, Nampher Masharing, Manishi Mukesh
Summary: The study investigated the adaptation mechanisms of cows in hot arid regions at physiological, hematological, and molecular levels. Results showed a well-developed thermotolerance mechanism in cows of both breeds, with Kankrej cows exhibiting better thermotolerance compared to Sahiwal cows.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY
(2022)