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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nikita S. Vassetzky, Olga R. Borodulina, Ilia G. Ustyantsev, Sergei A. Kosushkin, Dmitri A. Kramerov
Summary: This study thoroughly examines three subfamilies of the SINE family, detailing their distinctions based on relatively long indels. The age and activity of SINE subfamilies play a key role in their evolution, while the investigation of the shortest pol III transcription terminators reveals that functional terminators are more likely to be preserved in younger copies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Cell Biology
Katy Borner, Sarah A. Teichmann, Ellen M. Quardokus, James C. Gee, Kristen Browne, David Osumi-Sutherland, Bruce W. Herr, Andreas Bueckle, Hrishikesh Paul, Muzlifah Haniffa, Laura Jardine, Amy Bernard, Song-Lin Ding, Jeremy A. Miller, Shin Lin, Marc K. Halushka, Avinash Boppana, Teri A. Longacre, John Hickey, Yiing Lin, M. Todd Valerius, Yongqun He, Gloria Pryhuber, Xin Sun, Marda Jorgensen, Andrea J. Radtke, Clive Wasserfall, Fiona Ginty, Jonhan Ho, Joel Sunshine, Rebecca T. Beuschel, Maigan Brusko, Sujin Lee, Rajeev Malhotra, Sanjay Jain, Griffin Weber
Summary: This Perspective discusses collaborative efforts by 16 international consortia to create a Human Reference Atlas (HRA) that includes three-dimensional representations of anatomy linked to tables naming major anatomical structures, cell types, and biomarkers (ASCT+B), as well as examples demonstrating the practical utility of the HRA.
NATURE CELL BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Reproductive Biology
Yara S. Abouelela, Noha A. E. Yasin, Amr F. El Karmoty, Mohamed A. Khattab, K. H. El-Shahat, Elshymaa A. Abdelnaby
Summary: This study found that in pregnant buffalos, the blood flow of the ovaries, uterus, and lutea improved from the first week to 31 days post-mating by decreasing Doppler indices and increasing Doppler velocities and blood flow volume.
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Education & Educational Research
Jennifer R. Cowhy, Molly F. Gordon, Marisa de la Torre
Summary: In this interview study, a theoretical framework combining Bell's theory of choice sets with DisCrit was used to explore how parents of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) experienced a forced school choice embedded within the 2013 mass school closures in Chicago. The study found that a child's disability played a primary role in parents' school choices. Additionally, although all parents in the sample had conceptions of ideal schools, a child's IEP and other barriers such as safety and transportation could hinder parents from enrolling their child in a desired school. These findings highlight the ableist nature of school choice and contribute to the existing body of research questioning the theoretical foundations of school choice as an education reform strategy.
EDUCATIONAL POLICY
(2023)
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Veterinary Sciences
Gamal M. Allouch, Fahad A. Alshanbari
Summary: This study aimed to describe the anatomical structure of the nerve supply of the distal part of the hindlimb in dromedary camels. The result showed that the main nerves supplying the hindlimb's distal portion are the branches of the superficial fibular nerve and tibial nerve. Understanding these nerves is crucial for anesthesia of the skin, tendons, and joints.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Przemyslaw Niedzielski, Malgorzata Szostek, Anna Budka, Sylwia Budzynska, Marek Siwulski, Jedrzej Proch, Pavel Kalac, Miroslaw Mleczek
Summary: The efficiency of mineral element accumulation in mushrooms is significantly influenced by mushroom species, with species belonging to the Lactarius genus containing higher amounts of major elements compared to species in the Russula genus. The results also suggest that specific species within each genus have significantly higher element content, indicating the essential role of both mushroom species and genera in modulating element accumulation.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
U. Chi-Wa, Man-Kay Law, Rui P. P. Martins, Chi-Seng Lam
Summary: This article presents an auto-calibration technique for current-based bandgap voltage references (BGRs) using a digitally-assisted auto-calibration loop. The proposed technique reduces calibration cost by relaxing variations in the BJT that contribute to residual errors in the reference voltage and its temperature coefficient. The fabricated BGR achieves a small drift in both reference voltage and its temperature coefficient after calibration and exhibits good line regulation and temperature stability.
IEEE JOURNAL OF SOLID-STATE CIRCUITS
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
June Ho Choi, Jung Cheol Park, Jae Sung Ahn, Wonhyoung Park
Summary: This study analyzed the neurosurgical treatment experiences of CCJ DAVFs and recommended suitable classification and treatment options. CCJ DAVFs were classified into three types based on the feeding arteries and their relationships with the anterior spinal and lateral spinal arteries. The results showed that for type 1 CCJ DAVFs, both microsurgical treatment and EVT may be considered, while for type 2 and 3 CCJ DAVFs, microsurgery may be a superior treatment modality.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2023)
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Genetics & Heredity
Nisar Uddin, Noor Muhammad, Sameh Samir Ali, Riaz Ullah, Ahmed Bari, Hidayat Hussain, Daochen Zhu
Summary: Understanding the impacts and constraints of climate change on the geographical distribution of Ziziphus nummularia is crucial for its sustainability. This study analyzed field investigation and climate change data using ArcGIS analysis. Genetic diversity of 180 genotypes from three populations was studied using morphological attributes and simple sequence repeat (SSR). Results showed that mean temperature was a significant factor limiting the distribution. Current and future suitable regions were identified as Swat and Buner, respectively. Phenotypic traits and genetic diversity were assessed, indicating the presence of variability and unique alleles. Conservation strategies are required due to the impact of climate change on species distributions.
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Environmental Sciences
Lopamudra Roy, Sayantan Das
Summary: Advancements in GIS technology have enabled auto-classification of landform units based on the topographic position index (TPI). This study focuses on classifying landforms using TPI in the Kaljani River Basin and analyzing its distribution across different LULC segments. During the major flood in 2016, the majority of inundation occurred in wide valleys and plains, with over 90% of the inundated areas found in human-modified terrain, indicating high susceptibility to flood hazards.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF REMOTE SENSING AND SPACE SCIENCES
(2021)
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Microbiology
Anh Tu Van, Veronika Sommer, Karin Glaser
Summary: Changes in water balance pose significant challenges for aeroterrestrial algae, who have various mechanisms to combat osmotic stress and ionic stress. While some algae can adapt to both salt and desiccation stress, such as Stichococcus bacillaris Nageli, others may exhibit variable tolerance levels. The ecological niches of algae are defined by their ability to withstand different environmental stresses.
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Microbiology
Volodymyr Tytar, Oksana Nekrasova, Mihails Pupins, Arturs Skute, Muza Kirjusina, Evita Gravele, Ligita Mezaraupe, Oleksii Marushchak, Andris Ceirans, Iryna Kozynenko, Alena A. Kulikova
Summary: Amphibians are threatened by habitat loss and a fungal disease caused by Bd. Species distribution models were used to identify the environmental conditions affecting the geographic distribution of the pathogen, with a focus on Eastern Europe. The mean annual temperature range was found to be the strongest constraint on the pathogen's distribution, and the study provided guidance for future investigations of chytridiomycosis in Eastern Europe.
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Environmental Sciences
Ansuman Sahoo, Akanksha Dwivedi, Parvati Madheshiya, Umesh Kumar, Rajesh Kumar Sharma, Supriya Tiwari
Summary: In India, food waste is a growing environmental concern due to urban expansion, modernization, and population growth. The efficient management of food waste requires a comprehensive study and improved waste management methods. This review also covers the government policies and rules for managing food waste in India.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Cristina Porcu, Eleonora Lai, Andrea Bellodi, Pierluigi Carbonara, Alessandro Cau, Antonello Mulas, Noemi Pascale, Riccardo Porceddu, Maria Cristina Follesa
Summary: The diversity of reproductive mechanisms in bony fishes, especially scorpaenoid fishes, is associated with ovarian structures. This study investigates the ovarian morphology of different rockfish species using histology and identifies microscopic features related to egg production. The findings suggest that these species have continuous oogenesis with multiple oocyte deposition and shed eggs more than once during the spawning season, supporting the hypothesis of indeterminate fecundity. The study also highlights the intermediate stages between oviparity and viviparity in some species of the Scorpenoidei suborder.
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Xin Zhong, Matthieu E. Galvez
Summary: In this study, we investigated the chemical equilibrium of subduction zones under sub-solidus conditions and found that all slabs release both volatile and non-volatile substances into the mantle wedge, contributing to its refertilization. However, certain mobile components may be trapped or pass through without interaction depending on the chemical contrasts between adjacent lithologies. Additionally, the accumulation of igneous alumina and silica in limestones was found to drive their decarbonation. This research provides valuable insights into the long-term chemical evolution of the shallow planetary interior and the thermomechanical behavior of the subduction interface.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SOLID EARTH
(2022)