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Open AccessMosquitocidal toxin-like islands in Bacillus thuringiensis S2160-1 revealed by complete-genome sequence and MS proteomic analysis
Here, we present the whole genome sequence of Bt S2160-1, a potential alternative to the mosquitocidal model strain, Bti. One chromosome genome and four mega-plasmids were contained in Bt S2160-1, and 13 predicte...
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Differences between young and elderly polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy patients with and without pachychoroid phenotypes
To investigate the distinct characteristics between young and elderly polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) patients based on the pachy- or non-pachychoroid phenotypes.
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Open AccessRemodeling of the 3D chromatin architecture in the marine microalga Nannochloropsis oceanica during lipid accumulation
Genomic three-dimensional (3D) spatial organization plays a key role in sha** gene expression and associated chromatin modification, and it is highly sensitive to environmental stress conditions. In microalg...
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Open AccessThree-dimensional heads-up system assisted pars plana vitrectomy and subretinal recombinant tissue plasminogen activator injection for submacular hemorrhage
To evaluate the outcomes of three-dimensional (3D) heads-up system assisted pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) and subretinal injection of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) for submacular hemorrhage (S...
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Continuous Region-Following Formation Control of Multi-agent Systems
In this paper, a region-following formation control (RFFC) problem is studied for multi-agent systems. The objective of RFFC is to develop cooperative algorithms for agents to track the unknown center of dynam...
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Internal Short Circuit Warning Method of Parallel Lithium-Ion Module Based on Loop Current Detection
Internal short circuit is one of the main triggers for thermal runaway of Li-ion batteries, however, internal short circuit is incidental and cannot be predicted in advance. Therefore, improving the sensing ca...
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Open AccessDevelopment and quantitative assessment of deep learning-based image enhancement for optical coherence tomography
To develop a deep learning-based framework to improve the image quality of optical coherence tomography (OCT) and evaluate its image enhancement effect with the traditional image averaging method from a clinic...
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Structure and magnetic properties of (Co, Ce) co-doped ZnO-based diluted magnetic semiconductor nanoparticles
We successfully fabricated ZnO, Zn0.96Co0.04O, Zn0.95Co0.04Ce0.01O, Zn0.94Co0.04Ce0.02O, and Zn0.92Co0.04Ce0.04O nanoparticles and studied their room-temperature structure and magnetic properties. The X-rays diff...
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Promotion of electrocatalytic CO2 reduction on Cu2O film by ZnO nanoparticles
Cu2O films were prepared using an improved solution immersion method, whereas ZnO/Cu2O films were prepared using an electrodeposition method. Then, the pure Cu2O film electrodes and ZnO/Cu2O film electrodes were ...
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Genetic control and phenotypic characterization of panicle architecture and grain yield-related traits in foxtail millet (Setaria italica)
Multi-environment QTL map** identified 23 stable loci and 34 co-located QTL clusters for panicle architecture and grain yield-related traits, which provide a genetic basis for foxtail millet yield improvement.
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Genome of Bacillus sp. strain QHF158 provides insights into its parasporal inclusions encoded by the S-layer gene
Bacillus sp. strain QHF158, a Gram-positive, spore-forming and parasporal crystal–secreting bacterium, was isolated from soil of Limushan National Forest Park in China. Here we present the significant feature of ...
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Open AccessComparison of bacterial communities in soil samples with and without tomato bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum species complex
Ralstonia solanacearum is one of the most notorious soil-borne phytopathogens. It causes a severe wilt disease with deadly effects on many economically important crops. The microbita of disease-suppressive soils ...
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Open AccessCerebrospinal fluid proteomics implicates the granin family in Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease, the most common age-related movement disorder, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease with unclear etiology. Better understanding of the underlying disease mechanism(s) is an urgent ne...
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Open AccessFeasibility evaluation of micro-optical coherence tomography (μOCT) for rapid brain tumor type and grade discriminations: μOCT images versus pathology
Precise identification, discrimination and assessment of central nervous system (CNS) tumors is of critical importance to brain neoplasm treatment. Due to the complexity and limited resolutions of the existing...
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Exploring the diversity and dynamic of bacterial community vertically distributed in Tongguling National Nature Reserve in Hainan Island, China
National nature reserves are important for preserving ecological resources and constructing national ecological security barriers. Tongguling National Nature Reserve (TNNR) is known for its unique tropical isl...
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Maternal heat stress regulates the early fat deposition partly through modification of m6A RNA methylation in neonatal piglets
It is known that heat stress induces various physiological challenges in livestock production including changes in lipid metabolism. However, the molecular mechanism of how heat stress regulates lipid metaboli...
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Draft genome Sequence of Phosphate-Accumulating Bacterium Acinetobacter tandoii SC36 from a Mangrove Wetland Ecosystem Provides Insights into Elements of Phosphorus Removal
Acinetobacter tandoii SC36 was isolated from a mangrove wetland ecosystem in the Dongzhaigang Nature Reserve in Haikou, China. This bacterium was found to have a capacity for polyphosphate accumulation. To provid...
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Open AccessQuantitative reproducibility analysis for identifying reproducible targets from high-throughput experiments
High-throughput assays are widely used in biological research to select potential targets. One single high-throughput experiment can efficiently study a large number of candidates simultaneously, but is subjec...
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Crosslinked main-chain-type polybenzoxazine coatings for corrosion protection of mild steel
Bisphenol A/diaminodiphenylmethane (BA-ddm)-based polybenzoxazine precursor was synthesized from 4,4′-diaminodiphenylmethane, bisphenol A, and paraformaldehyde. The curing behavior of BA-ddm was studied by usi...
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Analysis of multiple soybean phytonutrients by near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy
Improvement of the nutritional quality of soybean is usually facilitated by a vast range of soybean germplasm with enough information about their multiple phytonutrients. In order to acquire this essential inf...
