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Veterinary Sciences
Yang Chen, Xuesong Shan, Huaizhi Jiang, Zhenhua Guo
Summary: This study conducted a meta-analysis on the direct and indirect effects of melatonin on sheep oocyte development. The results showed that adding exogenous melatonin to the in vitro maturation medium increased the blastocyst rate, while subcutaneous implantation of melatonin did not affect ovulation rate, fertilization rate, blastocyst rate, or pregnancy rate. The study also proposed possible mechanisms for the effect of melatonin on zygote cleavage and oocyte apoptosis in sheep, and emphasized the need to consider the impact of melatonin implantation on animal welfare.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Zhiliang Zhang, Mansoureh Ghobadi Pour, Leonid E. Popov, Lars E. Holmer, Feiyang Chen, Yanlong Chen, Glenn A. Brock, Zhifei Zhang
Summary: This study in South China reveals the oldest Cambrian brachiopod-trilobite association, providing potential for stratigraphic correlation. The new species Eoobolus incipiens represents one of the earliest linguliform brachiopods.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
You-an Zhu, Qiang Li, Jing Lu, Yang Chen, Jianhua Wang, Zhikun Gai, Wenjin Zhao, Guangbiao Wei, Yilun Yu, Per E. Ahlberg, Min Zhu
Summary: Molecular studies suggest that jawed vertebrates originated no later than the Late Ordovician period. Newly discovered fossils from the early Silurian provide important insights into the early diversification of jawed vertebrates.
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Andrea Jalandoni, Marie Grace Pamela G. Faylona, Aila Shaine Sambo, Mark D. Willis, Caroline Marie Q. Lising, Maria Kottermair, Xandriane E. Loriega, Paul S. C. Tacon
Summary: This paper integrates the first rock art directly dated with radiocarbon (C-14) in Southeast Asia with the archaeological activity in the area and with stylistically similar rock art in the region. It provides a more holistic view of the people inhabiting the Penablanca caves at that time and identifies potential connections across the region.
Article
Geology
Ivan T. Kuzmin
Summary: The Late Cretaceous is a crucial period for the understanding of the origins and diversification of crocodylians. However, the fossil record of crocodylians in the early Late Cretaceous is limited. This study reviews the known material of long-snouted crocodyliforms from the Upper Cretaceous of Central Asia and confirms the validity of the enigmatic taxon Zholsuchus procerus. The findings suggest that the origin of crown-group crocodylians may be much earlier than previously recognized.
CRETACEOUS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Christina M. Merkley, Sydney L. Shuping, Jeffrey R. Sommer, Casey C. Nestor
Summary: The study found a direct connection between orexigenic AgRP neurons and reproductively critical kisspeptin neurons in sheep, providing neuroanatomical evidence for the central link between energy balance and reproduction.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Songfeng Jing, Hidekazu Nishizawa
Summary: This study focuses on the oldest timber-framed structure of the Nanchan Temple, examining its structural behavior and seismic mechanism through experiments. It also provides proposals for repair and conservation.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Huajie Sun, Li Sun, Shuying Zang
Summary: This study analyzed the concentrations and compositions of PAHs in sediment cores from four lakes in northern China. It reconstructed the pollution history of PAHs and identified the sources of pollution. The results showed that the combustion of fossil fuels was the main source of PAHs, posing potential ecological risks. Additionally, meteorological conditions and human activities also influenced the sedimentation of PAHs.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
Helen M. Roberts, Christopher Bronk Ramsey, Melissa S. Chapot, Alan L. Deino, Christine S. Lane, Celine Vidal, Asfawossen Asrat, Andrew Cohen, Verena Foerster, Henry F. Lamb, Frank Schaebitz, Martin H. Trauth, Finn A. Viehberg
Summary: Dating a composite sediment core from Chew Bahir in south Ethiopia reveals a high-resolution lacustrine sediment record that spans the entire timescale of modern human evolution and dispersal, providing important insights into environmental change and hominin evolutionary adaptation.
QUATERNARY SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Ines Coutinho, Isabel Cambil Campana, Luis Cerqueira Alves, Teresa Medici
Summary: This preliminary study used mu-PIXE to analyze glass fragments and production remains from the 16th and 17th centuries in Granada, Spain, revealing a variety of glass colors and compositions. The results suggest the coexistence of sodium-rich glass following the Mediterranean tradition and potassium-rich glass following a central and north European tradition in the local production of artisanal glass in the area known as Glass Furnace Street.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Adrian Marciszak, Grzegorz Lipecki, Wiktoria Gornig, Lena Matyaszczyk, Oliwia Oszczepalinska, Dariusz Nowakowski, Sahra Talamo
Summary: The Pleistocene history of leopards in Europe has been traced back to approximately 1.1 million years ago. Leopards were relatively uncommon during the early and middle Pleistocene, and only spread widely in Europe after the extinction of jaguars. They reached their maximum geographic range during the late Pleistocene, with the Iberian Peninsula serving as their last refuge in Europe. The presence of leopards has also been documented in several caves in Poland, particularly in rocky regions in the southern part of the country.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jingpu Li, Jiyun Yang, Jun Cao, Puheng Nan, Jie Gao, Danshu Shi, Bin Han, Yimin Yang
Summary: The study of liquid residues in archaeological contexts has been rarely reported, but it is important for understanding the history of liquor making. In this study, a comprehensive analysis process was applied to liquid and silts from Beibaie Cemetery, revealing them to be the earliest fruit wine remains in East Asia and advancing the history of fruit wine-making in China by at least 500 years.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Anthropology
Yanqing Deng, Haiyun Ren, Guoqiang Li, Siyi Gou, Weiping Ding, He Yang, Hua Tu, Yunian Zhang, Michael D. Petraglia
Summary: The study reports a new microblade site in northern China, which dates back to approximately 30.5 to 19.2 thousand years ago. It is one of the oldest and most complete microblade sites in the region. The human occupation at Caodiaoniu corresponds to cold and dry environmental conditions, and is related to cultural and technological exchanges between northern China and the eastern Eurasian steppe.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Yuqian Yan, Wei Ge, Yile Wang, Changqing Xu, Yuanfei Wu, Tao Cui
Summary: This study analyzed bone fragments recovered from the Laohudun archaeological site in Jiangxi Province using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, providing solid evidence for determining the nature of ancient bones. The thermal history of the bone remains at the site was clarified, supporting the interpretation that Neolithic tombs were cremated.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OSTEOARCHAEOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Chen-Xu Li, Jin Gao, Sheng-Rong Shi, Wen-Wei Gao, Xing-Quan Zhu, Yu-Ping Lei, Yu Zhang, Wen-Bin Zheng
Summary: This study conducted an epidemiological survey of Chlamydia and Chlamydia abortus infection in sheep in Shanxi Province, China. The results showed an overall seroprevalence of Chlamydia infection in sheep in Shanxi Province of 35.67%, with seroprevalence associated with geographical location and management mode. This study provides baseline information for the prevention and control of Chlamydia infection in sheep in Shanxi Province, China.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ryan J. Middleton, Guo-Jun Liu, Richard B. Banati
BIOCHEMICAL SOCIETY TRANSACTIONS
(2015)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Calina Betlazar, Ryan J. Middleton, Richard B. Banati, Guo-Jun Liu
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Guo-Jun Liu, Ryan J. Middleton, Richard B. Banati
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Calina Betlazar, Meredith Harrison-Brown, Ryan J. Middleton, Richard Banati, Guo-Jun Liu
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fuyuan Zhang, Linyang Liu, Shengnan Ni, Jiankang Deng, Guo-Jun Liu, Ryan Middleton, David W. Inglis, Shuo Wang, Guozhen Liu
Review
Cell Biology
Calina Betlazar, Ryan J. Middleton, Richard Banati, Guo-Jun Liu
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Richard B. Banati, Paul Wilcox, Ran Xu, Grace Yin, Emily Si, Eric Taeyoung Son, Mauricio Shimizu, R. M. Damian Holsinger, Arvind Parmar, David Zahra, Andrew Arthur, Ryan J. Middleton, Guo-Jun Liu, Arnaud Charil, Manuel B. Graeber
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Richard B. Banati, Paul Wilcox, Ran Xu, Grace Yin, Emily Si, Eric Taeyoung Son, Mauricio Shimizu, R. M. Damian Holsinger, Arvind Parmar, David Zahra, Andrew Arthur, Ryan J. Middleton, Guo-Jun Liu, Arnaud Charil, Manuel B. Graeber
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Liza K. McDonough, Karina T. Meredith, Chandima Nikagolla, Ryan J. Middleton, Jian K. Tan, Asanga Ranasinghe, Frederic Sierro, Richard B. Banati
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Review
Cell Biology
Alexandra Boyd, Sarah Byrne, Ryan J. Middleton, Richard B. Banati, Guo-Jun Liu
Summary: Microglia, as the innate immune cells of the central nervous system, have been shown to play a crucial role in the modulation of neuroinflammation, with both pro-inflammatory and potentially anti-inflammatory effects. Studying the response of microglia to radiation may offer novel approaches for the treatment of neuroinflammation-associated CNS disorders, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
Review
Cell Biology
Carin Basirun, Melanie L. Ferlazzo, Nicholas R. Howell, Guo-Jun Liu, Ryan J. Middleton, Boris Martinac, S. Anand Narayanan, Kate Poole, Carmine Gentile, Joshua Chou
Summary: With increasing interest in space exploration and advancements in technology, there is a need to evaluate the impact of microgravity and radiation on the cardiovascular system. Understanding these effects can provide insights into deep space exploration and increase knowledge of the cardiovascular system and associated diseases.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Yuan Shi, Mochen Cui, Katharina Ochs, Matthias Brendel, Felix L. Struebing, Nils Briel, Florian Eckenweber, Chengyu Zou, Richard B. Banati, Guo-Jun Liu, Ryan J. Middleton, Rainer Rupprecht, Uwe Rudolph, Hanns Ulrich Zeilhofer, Gerhard Rammes, Jochen Herms, Mario M. Dorostkar
Summary: Benzodiazepines can cause cognitive impairment by interacting with the mitochondrial protein TSPO, which leads to excessive removal of synapses by microglia. This study reveals a mechanism by which benzodiazepines contribute to cognitive decline, providing important insights for understanding this issue.
NATURE NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fuyuan Zhang, Fei Deng, Guo-Jun Liu, Ryan Middleton, David W. Inglis, Ayad Anwer, Shuo Wang, Guozhen Liu
MOLECULAR SYSTEMS DESIGN & ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Cell Biology
Guo-Jun Liu, Ryan J. Middleton, Winnie Wai-Ying Kam, David Y. Chin, Claire R. Hatty, Ronald H. Y. Chan, Richard B. Banati
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ryan J. Middleton, Winnie Wai-Ying Kam, Guo-Jun Liu, Richard B. Banati
DNA AND CELL BIOLOGY
(2017)