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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shunhua Yang, Qingxin Meng, Wenzheng Zhao, Jianming Wang, Yiqiu Liu, Xueyang Gong, Kun Dong
Summary: The cell orientation characteristics of natural honey bee combs vary between different bee species. Understanding these characteristics is important for beekeeping and the installation of wax comb foundations.
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Veterinary Sciences
Sigmar Naudi, Juris Steiselis, Margret Jurison, Risto Raimets, Lea Tummeleht, Kristi Praakle, Arvi Raie, Reet Karise
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of Nosema spp. in Estonia and Latvia, as well as the persistence of the disease in previously infected hives.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
Richard Galajda, Alexandra Valencakova, Monika Sucik, Petra Kandracova
Summary: Nosematosis is a honey bee disease caused by Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae, with exposure to pesticides and nutritional stress being key factors that weaken the immune response of bees and make them more susceptible to parasites. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is an important method for detecting and distinguishing between the two species causing the disease.
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Veterinary Sciences
Patcharin Phokasem, Wang Liuhao, Poonnawat Panjad, Tang Yujie, Jilian Li, Panuwan Chantawannakul
Summary: The health of honeybee drones has an impact on the fitness of offspring and the survivability of the colony. This study identified common honeybee viruses in different tissues of drones and found differences in virus prevalence between Apis mellifera and Apis cerana, with some viruses only detected in specific species.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
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Ecology
Gabriela M. M. Quinlan, Rufus Isaacs, Clint R. V. Otto, Autumn H. H. Smart, Meghan O. O. Milbrath
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the associations between weather, landscape characteristics, and honey bee colony outcomes. Detailed measurements on over 450 honey bee colonies in Michigan, USA revealed that higher than normal precipitation in the preceding spring and fall was negatively correlated with colony size change and with foraged nectar mass. Sites surrounded by less agricultural land and more forested land also had fewer pupae by the end of summer.
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Ecology
Yangguang Zhao, Guoqing Deng, Long Zhang, Nayan Di, Xueli Jiang, Zhigang Li
Summary: Analyzing beehive sounds can provide qualitative information about the surrounding air chemistry. Monitoring beehive sounds could be a promising method for monitoring air quality, as indicated by the study's results.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alison McAfee, David R. Tarpy, Leonard J. Foster
Summary: The study revealed that cold stress decreased stored sperm viability in queen bees, but heat stress did not significantly impact other metrics, indicating substantial variation in temperature tolerance among queens in terms of fertility impacts.
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Biology
Hamutahl Cohen, Gordon P. Smith, Hillary Sardinas, Jocelyn F. Zorn, Quinn S. McFrederick, S. Hollis Woodard, Lauren C. Ponisio
Summary: The study found that mass-flowering crops increase bee abundance, but are also associated with parasite presence. Wild bee abundance is related to parasite presence, but only in areas with low amounts of non-crop flowers. Bee traits related to higher dispersal ability and broader diet are positively correlated with parasite presence.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Quan Zhang, Lili Fu, Tao Cang, Tao Tang, Mingcheng Guo, Bingbing Zhou, Guohua Zhu, Meirong Zhao
Summary: With the increasing demand for pollinating services, the wellness of honeybees has received widespread attention. Research has shown that S-dinotefuran is more toxic than rac-dinotefuran and R-dinotefuran by 114 times, and that the Eastern honeybee is more susceptible to the highly toxic enantiomer S-dinotefuran.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ewa Danuta Mazur, Anna Maria Gajda
Summary: This paper provides reliable diagnostic methods and basic information on Nosema spp. infection in honey bees, serving as a knowledge source for veterinarians and researchers.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Milyausha Kaskinova, Elena Saltykova, Alexander Poskryakov, Alexey Nikolenko, Luisa Gaifullina
Summary: The Southern Ural Mountains are a habitat for one of the last surviving populations of the dark forest bee Apis mellifera mellifera, facing issues of hybridization with subspecies from lineage C and being affected by nosematosis. Urgent measures are needed to protect this population. Analysis revealed that 30.4% of the colonies belong to lineage C, and about half of the sampled colonies were infected with Nosema apis, posing a threat to the survival of the population.
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Ecology
Eduardo L. Almeida, Celine Ribiere, Werner Frei, Denis Kenny, Mary F. Coffey, Paul W. O'Toole
Summary: In this study, the microbiome of honeybees from different time points in various apiaries across Ireland was analyzed. It was found that the microbiome composition showed stronger clustering by time point rather than by apiary site. The study also revealed certain bacteria in the honeybee microbiome that were correlated with hive health, highlighting the importance of the global honeybee microbiome in supporting thriving hives.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Minghui Sun, Xiaoxue Fan, Qi Long, He Zang, Yiqiong Zhang, Xiaoyu Liu, Peilin Feng, Yuxuan Song, Kunze Li, Ying Wu, Haibin Jiang, Dafu Chen, Rui Guo
Summary: piRNAs are small non-coding RNAs that play essential roles in gene expression and biological processes. In this study, the expression pattern of piRNAs in honeybee larvae after Ascosphaera apis infection was analyzed. The results showed that the expression of piRNAs was altered and they were involved in various pathways related to energy metabolism, development, and immune response. Furthermore, specific piRNAs were found to negatively regulate the expression of immune-related genes during the infection. These findings provide a platform for further investigation of piRNAs in honeybees and shed light on the mechanisms underlying the host response to A. apis infection.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Julio Chavez-Galarza, Ruth Lopez-Montanez, Alejandra Jimenez, Ruben Ferro-Mauricio, Juan Ore, Sergio Medina, Reyna Rea, Hector Vasquez
Summary: The genetic diversity of Peruvian honey bee populations remains unknown, with 65% of colonies belonging to African lineage A, 33.8% to Eastern European lineage C, and 1.2% to Western European lineage M. This study identified 24 haplotypes, including 15 reported for the first time, with Piura and Lima showing higher proportions of African haplotypes compared to European haplotypes, especially lineage C. Colonies from lineage M were rare and may indicate accidental introductions in the 19th century. Further studies are needed for sustainable management and conservation efforts.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Marcelo Polizel Camilli, Samir Moura Kadri, Marcus Vinicius Niz Alvarez, Paulo Eduardo Martins Ribolla, Ricardo Oliveira Orsi
Summary: The study found that zinc supplementation can modulate gene expression and play an important role in the development of Apis mellifera bees. The information obtained in this study can contribute to future research in the field of bee nutrigenomics.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sven Van Bael, Jan Watteyne, Kurt Boonen, Wouter De Haes, Gerben Menschaert, Niels Ringstad, H. Robert Horvitz, Liliane Schoofs, Steven J. Husson, Liesbet Temmerman
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
(2018)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Lentel Pringels, Valerie Broeckx, Kurt Boonen, Bart Landuyt, Liliane Schoofs
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY B-ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE BIOMEDICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
(2018)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Eric B. Monroe, Suresh P. Annangudi, Andinet A. Wadhams, Timothy A. Richmond, Ning Yang, Bruce R. Southey, Elena V. Romanova, Liliane Schoofs, Geert Baggerman, Jonathan V. Sweedler
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY
(2018)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Sven Van Bael, Sven Zels, Kurt Boonen, Isabel Beets, Liliane Schoofs, Liesbet Temmerman
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY
(2018)
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Microbiology
Nigam M. Mishra, Izabela Stolarzewicz, David Cannaerts, Joris Schuermans, Rob Lavigne, Yannick Looz, Bart Landuyt, Liliane Schoofs, Dominique Schols, Jan Paeshuyse, Peter Hickenbotham, Martha Clokie, Walter Luyten, Erik V. Van der Eycken, Yves Briers
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Yipeng Ma, Wenjuan Cong, Hao Huang, Liang Sun, Anh Hung Mai, Kurt Boonen, Wahedi Maryam, Wim De Borggraeve, Guoan Luo, Qingfei Liu, Liliane Schoofs, Frank Van Kuppeveld, Johan Neyts, Carmen Mirabelli, Walter Luyten
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS
(2019)
Review
Biochemical Research Methods
Samantha Louise Edwards, Lucas Mergan, Bhavesh Parmar, Bram Cockx, Wouter De Haes, Liesbet Temmerman, Liliane Schoofs
EXPERT REVIEW OF PROTEOMICS
(2019)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Katleen Peymen, Jan Watteyne, Charline Borghgraef, Elien Van Sinay, Isabel Beets, Liliane Schoofs
Article
Neurosciences
Arnold De Loof, Liliane Schoofs
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2019)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Melissa Fadda, Ilayda Hasakiogullari, Liesbet Temmerman, Isabel Beets, Sven Zels, Liliane Schoofs
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Neurosciences
Arnold De Loof, Liliane Schoofs
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2019)
Review
Biophysics
Jordi Doijen, Tom Van Loy, Bart Landuyt, Walter Luyten, Dominique Schols, Liliane Schoofs
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gabriele Andreatta, Caroline Broyart, Charline Borghgraef, Karim Vadiwala, Vitaly Kozin, Alessandra Polo, Andrea Bileck, Isabel Beets, Liliane Schoofs, Christopher Gerner, Florian Raible
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2020)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Sara Van Damme, Nathan De Fruyt, Jan Watteyne, Signe Kenis, Katleen Peymen, Liliane Schoofs, Isabel Beets
Summary: Animals must continuously adapt to changes in their environment, with learning and memory playing a crucial role in enhancing survival chances. Neuromodulators, particularly monoamines and neuropeptides, influence learning and memory, though our understanding of their functions remains limited. The conservation of neuromodulatory systems and their effects on learning circuits in invertebrates provide valuable insights for understanding pathways involved in learning and memory.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biology
Ellen Geens, Pieter Van de Walle, Francesca Caroti, Rob Jelier, Christian Steuwe, Liliane Schoofs, Liesbet Temmerman
Summary: Oviparous animals support reproduction with yolk as a nutrient source. However, in Caenorhabditis elegans, yolk proteins don't affect fecundity, despite being the majority of embryonic protein pool and carriers for nutrient-rich lipids. Yolk provisioning in C. elegans provides temporal advantage during embryogenesis, increases early juvenile body size, and promotes competitive fitness. Unlike other species, C. elegans relies on yolk as a fail-safe for offspring survival rather than maintaining offspring numbers.
LIFE SCIENCE ALLIANCE
(2023)
Correction
Neurosciences
Lucia Privitera, Ellen L. Hogg, Matthias Gaestel, Mark J. Wall, Sonia A. L. Correa
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Neurosciences
Li-Ya Jiang, Guan-Hao Wang, Jing-Jiao Xu, Xiao-Li Li, Xiao-Yan Lin, Xiang Fang, Hong-Xu Zhang, Mei Feng, Chun-Ming Jiang
Summary: This study reveals the importance of LINC00473 in regulating temozolomide (TMZ) resistance in glioblastoma (GB) and its potential mechanism. By regulating the expression of CEBP alpha and MGMT, LINC00473 promotes the formation of chemoresistance. Furthermore, LINC00473 can transfer chemoresistance to adjacent sensitive cells through exosomes.
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Neurosciences
Olga Kopach, Tetyana Pivneva, Nataliya Fedirko, Nana Voitenko
Summary: This study found that diabetic animals exhibit severe xerostomia characterized by reduced saliva flow rate, diminished total protein content, and decreased amylase activity. The impaired saliva production in diabetes is associated with reduced and delayed intracellular Ca2+ signals in submandibular acinar cells, caused by malfunctioning mitochondria. Targeting malfunctioning mitochondria may be a potential strategy for the treatment of diabetic xerostomia.
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Neurosciences
Nicholas M. Timme, Cherish E. Ardinger, Seth D. C. Weir, Rachel Zelaya-Escobar, Rachel Kruger, Christopher C. Lapish
Summary: This study aimed to assess aversion-resistant drinking behavior in head-fixed mice and explore the relationship between non-consummatory behaviors and aversion-resistant drinking. The results showed that head-fixed mice exhibited heterogenous levels of aversion-resistant drinking and non-consummatory behaviors were related to the intensity of this behavior.
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Neurosciences
David R. Maguire, Charles P. France
Summary: Methocinnamox (MCAM) is a novel, long-acting opioid receptor antagonist that effectively decreases fentanyl self-administration and prevents opioid overdose in monkeys. The study demonstrates the potential therapeutic utility of MCAM in the treatment of opioid use disorder.
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Neurosciences
Xiang Li, Dan Feng, Shenglu Ma, Mingxing Li, Shulei Zhao, Man Tang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of fluoxetine on neurochemical, neurobiological, and neurobehavioral changes in different subregions of the hippocampus. The results showed that fluoxetine increased dialysate 5-HT, decreased membrane 5-HTT protein, and increased cytoplasmic fraction. Additionally, fluoxetine reduced immobility times in behavioral tests, with greater effects observed in the ventral subregion compared to the dorsal subregion.
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Neurosciences
Alexander V. Zholos, Mariia I. Melnyk, Dariia O. Dryn
Summary: Acetylcholine is an important neurotransmitter in visceral smooth muscles, activating M2 and M3 muscarinic receptors to cause smooth muscle excitation and contraction. This review focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying acetylcholine-induced depolarisation and smooth muscle contraction, as well as the effects of anticholinergic drugs on gastrointestinal motility. The knowledge gained from recent studies has greatly expanded our understanding of these processes.
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Neurosciences
Zhenlong Li, Hsien-Yu Peng, Chau-Shoun Lee, Tzer-Bin Lin, Ming-Chun Hsieh, Cheng-Yuan Lai, Han-Fang Wu, Lih-Chyang Chen, Mei-Ci Chen, Dylan Chou
Summary: Methylone shows significant efficacy in treating depression and social deficits, making it an ideal candidate for anti-depressant medication.
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Neurosciences
Aline Freyssin, Allison Carles, Sarra Guehairia, Gilles Rubinstenn, Tangui Maurice
Summary: This study explores the potential of combining FENM and S1R agonists in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The results showed that most FENM-based combinations can protect against learning deficits caused by A beta 25-35, with better efficacy in short-term memory.
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Neurosciences
J. D. Lorente, J. Cuitavi, L. Rullo, S. Candeletti, P. Romualdi, L. Hipolito
Summary: This study analyzed the effects of pain on negative affect in different sexes and time courses, as well as the involvement of the dynorphinergic and corticotropin releasing factor systems in these pain-related behaviors. The results showed sex and time-dependent anxiety- and anhedonia-like behaviors induced by pain in female rats. The recruitment of KOR/DYN in the NAc was identified as a key neurological substrate mediating pain-induced behavioral alterations.
Article
Neurosciences
Rongjun Liu, Daofan Sun, Xiuzhong Xing, Qingge Chen, Bo Lu, Bo Meng, Hui Yuan, Lan Mo, Liufang Sheng, Jinwei Zheng, Qiusheng Wang, Junping Chen, Xiaowei Chen
Summary: The coexistence of pain and depression is frequently observed in patients with chronic pain and depression. Oxytocin, a neuropeptide, has been reported to relieve chronic pain and depressive symptoms. This study investigated the effect of intranasal oxytocin on neuropathic pain and comorbid depressive symptoms, and found that oxytocin attenuated depression-like behavior but did not alleviate mechanical hyperalgesia. The results suggest that intranasal oxytocin may have the potential to treat depressive symptoms in neuropathic pain patients.