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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Elizabeth Heath-Heckman, Shinja Yoo, Christopher Winchell, Maurizio Pellegrino, James Angstadt, Veronica B. Lammardo, Diana Bautista, Francisco F. De-Miguel, David Weisblat
Summary: RNASeq analysis of identified neurons in leeches revealed differentially expressed genes among sensory neurons, neurosecretory cells, and ganglia. Verified expression patterns and identified candidate genes shed light on molecular processes underlying sensory capabilities and cell type specification, laying the groundwork for future investigations.
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Business
Xinyue Zhou, Xiao Yan, Yuwei Jiang
Summary: This study investigates consumers' responses to sensory endorsements from virtual influencers and finds that consumers perceive virtual and human influencers to have similar capacities in distal sensory experiences but lower capacities in proximal sensory experiences. As a result, consumers show lower purchase intention towards products and services endorsed by virtual influencers when the endorsements focus on proximal sensory experiences. The findings reveal that imagery difficulty and perceived sensory capacity mediate this effect. However, when endorsements focus on distal sensory experiences, sensory information is not explicitly mentioned, or consumers are informed of new technology enabling virtual influencers to have proximal sensory experiences, this effect is mitigated.
JOURNAL OF MARKETING
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Trinh-Don Nguyen, Thu-Thuy T. Dang
Summary: By re-channeling metabolic routes in Nicotiana benthamiana, we can better understand and reconstruct the biosynthesis of the natural products momilactones A and B, offering potential future biotechnologies for sustainable agriculture.
NATURE CHEMICAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Ecology
Amy B. Forsythe, Troy Day, William A. Nelson
Summary: Individual variation in vital rates such as mortality and birth rates can lead to significant life-history and fitness differences among individuals, impacting population dynamics. Inconsistencies in conceptual frameworks within the field limit our understanding of the consequences of individual heterogeneity. This study proposes a single and clear framework with explicit terminology and definitions, introducing the concepts of fixed condition and dynamic condition to distinguish potential vital rates within a coherent framework.
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Environmental Studies
Huahua Li, Mimi Li, Huixia Zou, Yi Zhang, Jingjing Cao
Summary: Tourism sensory experiences are influenced by various environmental stimuli and spatial constraints. This study uses social media big data to establish a macro-meso-micro analytical framework to explore the relationships between sensory experiences and spatial environmental characteristics. The research uncovers the spatial distribution and relationships among sensory experiences in a destination, demonstrates associations between attraction types and sensory experiences, and illustrates interactions between environmental attributes and sensory encounters. This study clarifies relevant antecedents, extends a sense-based framework, and provides guidance for sensory environment planning, marketing, and management. The results also offer methodological insights for using social media big data to capture sensory experiences.
TOURISM MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kei Aoyagi, Wen Wen, Qi An, Shunsuke Hamasaki, Hiroshi Yamakawa, Yusuke Tamura, Atsushi Yamashita, Hajime Asama
Summary: This study found that by modifying visual feedback, the sense of agency over one's body movements can be enhanced, even when visual feedback is discrepant from the actual body movements.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Editorial Material
Ecology
Mehrdad Hajibabaei
Summary: The article discusses the importance of validation in biodiversity analysis using environmental DNA approaches. It highlights four aspects of eDNA validation and emphasizes how validation results can contribute to tackling climate emergencies and biodiversity crises.
TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2022)
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Nursing
Sara Karacsony, Melissa R. L. Abela
Summary: This paper examines the potential for involuntary sense memories to be activated through sensory stimulation, focusing on the effects of the Namaste Care programme. Findings suggest that sensory memories can be activated through stimulation of certain senses, contributing to the well-being of people living with advanced dementia.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kyoung-hye Yoon, Rocel Amor Indong, Jin Lee
Summary: This article discusses the interaction between genes and ecology, with a focus on the behaviors and microbial interactions of the Caenorhabditis elegans in its natural habitat.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dennis Johan Loevlie, Brenno Ferreira, Giannis Mpourmpakis
Summary: Multimetallic nanoparticles have highly tunable properties, but the computational study of their chemical orderings is challenging. This study presents a methodology that combines an improved bond-centric model and a genetic algorithm to accurately predict the most stable chemical orderings of multimetallic nanoparticles. The methodology is applicable to various particle sizes, shapes, and metal compositions.
ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Junfeng Ma, Chunyan Hou, Ci Wu
Summary: The article summarizes the developments in the understanding of proteins modified by O-GlcNAcylation from a systems perspective, providing a comprehensive survey of O-GlcNAcylation in multiple species. It evaluates the features of O-GlcNAc modification on proteins and discusses the functional roles of O-GlcNAcylation on human proteins, focusing on several well-characterized protein classes.
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Neurosciences
Zhiyong Xie, Dapeng Li, Xinyu Cheng, Qing Pei, Huating Gu, Ting Tao, Meizhu Huang, Congping Shang, Dandan Geng, Miao Zhao, Aixue Liu, Chen Zhang, Fan Zhang, Yuanwu Ma, Peng Cao
Summary: Self-grooming is a complex behavior regulated by a neural circuit connecting the spinal cord and the brain in mice. This circuit involves Cbln2(+) neurons in the caudal part of the spinal trigeminal nucleus and motor neurons and interneurons in the cervical spinal cord.
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Behavioral Sciences
Nathan Han, Bradley N. Jack, Gethin Hughes, Ruth B. Elijah, Thomas J. Whitford
Summary: The study disambiguated the effects of motor-actions and sense of agency on sensory attenuation, showing that they have differential effects on the perception of sounds as indexed with different ERP components.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nishant M. Karadkhelkar, Mingliang Lin, Lisa M. Eubanks, Kim D. Janda
Summary: The MYC family of oncogenes plays a role in regulating cell progression and is frequently deregulated in human cancers. MYC forms a complex with MAX to control the transcription and translation of many genes. Targeting the MYC-MAX interaction has been challenging due to the complex binding mechanism.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Anthony Chen, Calvin Kuo, Jean-Sebastien Blouin
Summary: The study developed a portable and low-cost real-time electrical vestibular stimulation (EVS) system using an Arduino microcontroller programmed through Simulink. Participants recalibrated their vestibular feedback during standing balance with visual cues.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE METHODS
(2022)
