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Open AccessDietary restriction promote sperm remodeling in aged roosters based on transcriptome analysis
The breeder rooster has played a pivotal role in poultry production by providing high-quality semen. Typically, fertility peaks between 30 and 40 weeks of age and then declines rapidly from 45 to 55 weeks of a...
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Open AccessEpigenetic control of skeletal muscle atrophy
Skeletal muscular atrophy is a complex disease involving a large number of gene expression regulatory networks and various biological processes. Despite extensive research on this topic, its underlying mechani...
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A novel 3D nitrogen-doped porous carbon supported Fe-Cu bimetallic nanoparticles composite derived from lignin: an efficient peroxymonosulfate activator for naphthalene degradation
A novel 3D nitrogen-doped porous carbon supported Fe-Cu bimetallic nanoparticles composite (Fe-Cu-N-PC) was prepared via direct pyrolysis by employing black liquor lignin as a main precursor, and it was utiliz...
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Open AccessExhaled VOC detection in lung cancer screening: a comprehensive meta-analysis
Lung cancer (LC), characterized by high incidence and mortality rates, presents a significant challenge in oncology. Despite advancements in treatments, early detection remains crucial for improving patient ou...
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Open AccessCorrection: Genomic alterations related to HPV infection status in a cohort of Chinese prostate cancer patients
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Supergravity effects on flame propagation and structure in hydrogen/air mixtures
In the current work, we investigated hydrogen/air flame propagation under supergravity conditions. Results show that when gravity is in the same/opposite direction as flame propagation, it leads to acceleratio...
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Open AccessQuantitative gray matter volumetric analysis in schizophrenia: investigating the risk of violent behaviors through structural MRI
Extensive research has been dedicated to exploring the neurobiological underpinnings of schizophrenia, yet there has been comparatively less emphasis on investigating specific markers associated with violent b...
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Research on the Influencing Factors of Peristalsis Amplitude Based on an in Vitro Bionic Rat Stomach Model
The In Vitro Bionic Digestion Model (IVBDM) are used to simulate the digestion process of food or pharmaceuticals in corresponding digestion tracts for obtaining the digestion data, which are expected to repla...
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Potassium isotopic evidence for recycling of surface water into the mantle transition zone
Global water cycling involves interactions between Earth’s interior and its surface environment. Geophysical and mineral physics studies have suggested that the mantle transition zone is hydrous, at least loca...
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Open AccessAn axonemal intron splicing program sustains Plasmodium male development
Differentiation of male gametocytes into flagellated fertile male gametes relies on the assembly of axoneme, a major component of male development for mosquito transmission of the malaria parasite. RNA-binding...
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Study on the preparation mechanism and property analysis of a localized Au coating by laser-induced cyanide-free electroplating
Cyanide-free electroplating processes offer a safe and environmentally friendly alternative to cyanide electroplating; however, challenges such as low deposition rates and inadequate densification need to be a...
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Open AccessResistance to pyrethroids and the relationship between adult resistance and knockdown resistance (kdr) mutations in Aedes albopictus in dengue surveillance areas of Guizhou Province, China
The Ae. albopictus mosquito has gained global attention due to its ability to transmit viruses, including the dengue and zika. Mosquito control is the only effective way to manage dengue fever, as no effective tr...
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Intermittent fasting alleviates IMQ-induced psoriasis-like dermatitis via reduced γδT17 and monocytes in mice
Psoriasis is a chronic immune mediated inflammatory skin disease with systemic manifestations. It has been reported that caloric restriction could improve severity of psoriasis patients. However, the mechanism...
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Open AccessEnhancing the biosynthesis of taxadien-5α-yl-acetate in Escherichia coli by combinatorial metabolic engineering approaches
Biosynthesis of paclitaxel (Taxol™) is a hot topic with extensive and durable interests for decades. However, it is severely hindered due to the very low titers of intermediates. In this study, Escherichia coli w...
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Open AccessThe impact of PET/CT and brain MRI for metastasis detection among patients with clinical T1-category lung cancer: Findings from a large-scale cohort study
[18F]-FDG PET/CT and brain MRI are common approaches to detect metastasis in patients of lung cancer. Current guidelines for the use of PET/CT and MRI in clinical T1-category lung cancer lack risk-based stratific...
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Design and performance evaluation of a large field-of-view dual-particle time-encoded imager based on a depth-of-interaction detector
Time-encoded imaging is useful for identifying potential special nuclear materials and other radioactive sources at a distance. In this study, a large field-of-view time-encoded imager was developed for gamma-...
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Global Convergence in Learning Fully-Connected ReLU Networks Via Un-rectifying Based on the Augmented Lagrangian Approach
Most learning algorithms for deep neural networks (DNNs) employ gradient descent or block coordinate descent, which involves the direct application of a non-linear activation function throughout the course of ...
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Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound: A Physical Stimulus with Immunomodulatory and Anti-inflammatory Potential
Ultrasound has expanded into the therapeutic field as a medical imaging and diagnostic technique. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) is a kind of therapeutic ultrasound that plays a vital role in promotin...
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Effects of LED Light Quality on Broccoli Microgreens Plant Growth and Nutrient Accumulation
Broccoli microgreens represent a novel type of vegetable characterized by high levels of bioactive compounds. Here, we investigated the effects of light-emitting diode (LED) light quality on the development an...
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Open AccessChromosome-level genome assembly of the predatory stink bug Arma custos
The stink bug Arma custos (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) is a predatory enemy successfully used for biocontrol of lepidopteran and coleopteran pests in notorious invasive species. In this study, a high-quality chromos...
