Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Hao Chen, Guang'an Wu, Hao Zhou, Xiaoyan Dai, Nicolaas W. F. Steeghs, Xiaolin Dong, Li Zheng, Yifan Zhai
Summary: The study identified differentially expressed proteins/genes and signaling pathways involved in reproductive diapause in Bombus terrestris at different ecophysiological phases. Understanding the regulation mechanisms of reproductive diapause contributes to a comprehensive insight into eusocial insect biology.
JOURNAL OF PROTEOME RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jun Seo Ha, Hyundoo Jeong
Summary: Recent advances in single-cell sequencing techniques have allowed for gene expression profiling at the individual cell level, accelerating biomedical research for complex disease treatment. In this study, we introduce a novel single-cell clustering algorithm, GRACE, which employs ensemble similarity learning and graph autoencoders to accurately classify cells. Through evaluations using real-world single-cell sequencing datasets, we demonstrate that GRACE achieves high assessment metric scores and yields accurate single-cell clustering results.
Article
Parasitology
Orawan Phuphisut, Akkarin Poodeepiyasawat, Tippayarat Yoonuan, Dorn Watthanakulpanich, Palang Chotsiri, Onrapak Reamtong, Angela Mousley, Geoffrey N. N. Gobert, Poom Adisakwattana
Summary: This study provides comprehensive transcriptome profiles of discrete reproductive tissue samples in Ascaris lumbricoides, revealing the molecular basis of these important tissues. The findings suggest that genes involved in protein phosphorylation, adhesion molecules, G-protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway, SMA genes, and TGF-beta signaling pathway play crucial roles in the reproductive processes of Ascaris. The enriched KEGG pathway analysis identifies Hippo signaling, oxytocin signaling, and tight junction pathways as important players in the male and female reproductive systems of Ascaris.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Lincoln Smith, Ikju Park
Summary: This study investigates the effects of different environmental conditions on the diapause period of Ceratapion basicorne. The results show that the duration of cold temperature is an important stimulus for terminating diapause, while exposure to ambient light has no effect. Additionally, a cold period can accelerate diapause development, but it is not necessary for its completion.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Ce Chen, Yining Ge, Lingli Lu
Summary: Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics have shifted researchers' focus from the multicellular level to the single-cell level and spatial information. Single-cell transcriptomes provide insights into transcriptomes at the single-cell level, while spatial transcriptomes help preserve spatial information. Though these two omics technologies are mature and helpful, further research is needed to ensure their widespread applicability in plant studies.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Eric H. Ignatz, Tiago S. Hori, Surendra Kumar, Tillmann J. Benfey, Laura M. Braden, C. Dawn Runighan, Jillian D. Westcott, Matthew L. Rise
Summary: The study found that increasing rearing temperature has broad impacts on the biological systems of AquAdvantage Salmon, including stress response, immune system process, and lipid metabolic process. The high correlation between RT-qPCR results and RNA-seq results provides important information for determining the optimal rearing temperature for AquAdvantage Salmon.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Graciela Lopez-Soop, Trine Husoy, Marcin Wlodzimierz Wojewodzic, Hege Hjertholm, Anastasia Spyropoulou, Effrosyni S. Katsanou, Petros Batakis, Katerina Kyriakopoulou, Kyriaki Machera, Hubert Dirven, Birgitte Lindeman, Nur Duale
Summary: Exposure to phthalates is common in Europe, and their effects on the human transcriptome are largely unknown. A study conducted on blood samples from the Norwegian EuroMix cohort revealed that phthalate exposure led to differential gene expression, with DINCH showing the highest number of differentially expressed genes. Gene ontology analysis indicated that the differentially expressed genes were mainly associated with cellular metabolism, while phthalate metabolites MnBP and DINCH showed enrichment in immunological function pathways. The study also found associations between phthalates and genes involved in the PPAR signaling pathway. Overall, DINCH had similar effects on gene expression as phthalates, despite being considered a substitute for them.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Fabiano Sillo, Cecilia Brunetti, Fabio Marroni, Federico Vita, Luana Beatriz dos Santos Nascimento, Alfredo Vizzini, Antonietta Mello, Raffaella Balestrini
Summary: The European hazelnut forms a symbiotic relationship with ectomycorrhizal fungi, and this study suggests that this symbiosis can help plants adapt to stress and regulate defense responses. This research has important implications for understanding novel aspects of ectomycorrhizal symbiosis.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Natsumi Maruoka, Takashi Makino, Jotaro Urabe
Summary: This study examined the gene expression of two genotypes of Daphnia pulex under high and low food levels, and found that only the JPN2 genotype produced resting eggs at low food levels. Sixteen candidate genes were identified that showed changes in expression before resting egg production. These genes may be involved in the regulation of resting egg production in Daphnia.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sahar Daer, Joseph E. Goodwill, Kaoru Ikuma
Summary: Disinfection mechanisms vary by disinfectant, with monochloramine potentially inducing viable but non-culturable state through reduced protein synthesis and metabolism, while ferrate does not have this effect. Both disinfectants upregulate oxidative stress response genes, with monochloramine showing slower disinfection kinetics compared to ferrate.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Peter Pruisscher, Philipp Lehmann, Soren Nylin, Karl Gotthard, Christopher W. Wheat
Summary: This study conducted a time-course experiment on the head and abdomen of the butterfly Pieris napi, revealing significant differential gene expression dynamics during diapause compared to non-diapausing siblings from the first day of pupal development. The findings suggest a preprogrammed transcriptional landscape that is active during winter, with different biological processes active in the two body parts. Ultimately, adults emerging from either direct or diapause pathways exhibit minimal transcriptomic differences, indicating a strongly canalized adult phenotype.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Maria Tio-Coma, Szymon M. Kielbasa, Susan J. F. van den Eeden, Hailiang Mei, Johan Chandra Roy, Jacco Wallinga, Marufa Khatun, Sontosh Soren, Abu Sufian Chowdhury, Khorshed Alam, Anouk van Hooij, Jan Hendrik Richardus, Annemieke Geluk
Summary: The study identified a prospective transcriptional risk signature in blood that can predict the development of leprosy 4 to 61 months before clinical diagnosis. Using a machine learning approach, a leprosy signature was identified and validation showed potential value in confirming leprosy risk.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Daniel C. Shippy, Jyoti J. Watters, Tyler K. Ulland
Summary: The study revealed that AD activates multiple signaling pathways that regulate numerous genes in microglia, contributing to Aβ phagocytosis and neuroinflammation. These findings identified several regulatory factors and biomarkers in microglia, which could be beneficial for further comprehension of AD neuropathology.
Article
Cell Biology
Mandana Movahed, Sydney Brockie, James Hong, Michael G. Fehlings
Summary: This study used RNA sequencing data from non-human preclinical experimental models to identify a transcriptomic hallmark for ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI). It found that multiple inflammatory and stress response processes were affected after IRI, with up-regulated genes involved in cell survival, cell surface signaling, oxidative stress response, and inflammatory response, while down-regulated genes were associated with ion transport. Additionally, analysis highlighted the involvement of TNF and NF-kappa B signaling pathways in IRI.
Review
Immunology
Dhakshayini Morgan, Vinay Tergaonkar
Summary: This review discusses the importance of single cell technologies in assessing the genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics of individual B cells. Understanding B cell development, differentiation, antibody repertoire, and responses during homeostasis, infection, and disease can lead to the identification of different B cell gene signatures and biomarkers, with potential benefits for future therapeutic discoveries.
TRENDS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Entomology
John J. Obrycki
Summary: The developmental response and hibernal diapause induction and duration in a North American population of Cycloneda munda were studied under different photoperiods, showing that female individuals were more likely to enter diapause under shorter photoperiods.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Jack J. Devlin, Laura Unfried, Melise C. Lecheta, Eleanor A. McCabe, Josiah D. Gantz, Yuta Kawarasaki, Michael A. Elnitsky, Scott Hotaling, Andrew P. Michel, Peter Convey, Scott A. L. Hayward, Nicholas M. Teets
Summary: Antarctic winters are challenging for terrestrial invertebrates and climate change will increase the unpredictability of winter conditions. This study evaluated the response of Antarctic midge larvae to simulated winters and found that warmer winter environments reduced survival and energy stores, with implications for development and reproduction.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Entomology
Nicholas M. Teets, Katie E. Marshall, Julie A. Reynolds
Summary: Winter poses challenges for insects, including tissue injury and energy drain due to food scarcity. Molecular processes such as cold acclimation and diapause help insects cope with cold injury and store energy. Molecular responses to low temperature prevent and repair cold injury. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of winter survival requires addressing taxonomic biases.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Ayse Guel Uenlue, John J. Obrycki, Florian Menzel, Roman Bucher
Summary: The study found that ant aggression towards different lady beetle species cannot be solely attributed to cue similarities, suggesting that ants respond to different defensive traits. Additionally, non-native lady beetles may have a competitive advantage due to ant tolerance.
Meeting Abstract
Zoology
F. R. Perez-Galvez, N. M. Teets
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Zoology
L. N. Unfried, N. M. Teets
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Zoology
D. N. Awde, N. M. Teets
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Zoology
N. M. Teets, D. E. Spacht, L. J. Potts, J. D. Gantz, R. E. Lee, D. L. Denlinger
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Zoology
L. N. Unfried, N. M. Teets
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Zoology
F. R. Perez-Galvez, D. Awde, E. A. McCabe, N. M. Teets
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Zoology
D. N. Awde, N. M. Teets
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2021)