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Study on biological dyeing technology for directional pattern regulation of poplar infected by Lasiodiplodia theobromae
Wood microbial dyeing is a process of improving the quality of wood utilization by controlling the life behavior of microbes on wood to produce color and pattern effects with natural characteristics, which is ...
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Diatom-based dissolved inorganic nitrogen reconstruction in the Changjiang River estuary and its adjacent areas
A five-component weighted average partial least squares (WA-PLS) calibration model was developed by analysing diatom assemblages in 34 surface sediment samples (collected in 2015) from the Changjiang River est...
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Biological control of melanin biosynthesis pathway on prolific and pleochromatic induction of Lasiodiplodia theobromae
To obtain a kind of microbial pigment with high yield and variety coloration by regulating the pigment synthesis pathway in this experiment, Lasiodiplodia theobromae was used to induce pigment secretion by prolif...
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Correction: Silybin induces endothelium-dependent vasodilation via TRPV4 channels in mouse mesenteric arteries
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Silybin induces endothelium-dependent vasodilation via TRPV4 channels in mouse mesenteric arteries
Silybin is a flavonolignan extracted from the seeds of Silybum marianum that has been used as a dietary supplement for treating hepatic diseases and components of metabolic syndrome such as diabetes, obesity and ...
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Study on infection behavior and characteristics of poplar wood dyed by Lasiodiplodia theobromae
The technology of dyeing wood by microorganisms is a kind of pollution-free and sustainable wood dyeing technology. To achieve fast and rich dyeing of Lasiodiplodia theobromae on the surface of poplar wood, tyros...
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Open AccessSpinach-based RNA mimicking GFP in plant cells
Spinach RNA-mimicking GFP (S-RMG) has been successfully used to monitor cellular RNAs including microRNAs in bacterium, yeast, and human cells. However, S-RMG has not been established in plants. In this study,...
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Phocaeicola faecalis sp. nov., a strictly anaerobic bacterial strain adapted to the human gut ecosystem
A novel strictly anaerobic, Gram-negative bacterium, designated as strain FXJYN30E22T, was isolated from the feces of a healthy woman in Yining county, **njiang province, China. This strain was non-spore-forming,...
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Interfacial bonding properties of the eco-friendly geopolymer-wood composites: influences of embedded wood depth, wood surface roughness, and moisture conditions
With environmental friendliness, the sustainability of natural resources, and sustainable utilization of geopolymers considered in the building industry, interfacial bonding strength of geopolymer-wood composi...
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The diversity of gut microbiota in type 2 diabetes with or without cognitive impairment
Diabetes is associated with a high risk of develo** cognitive impairment, but the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Recent studies have found that gut microbiota may be involved in the progression of dia...
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Antifouling nanoporous diamond membrane for enhanced detection of dopamine in human serum
In vivo tracking or in vitro real sample analysis by electrochemistry is one of the most straight and useful methods in biosensor field. However, surface biofouling of electrodes by non-specific protein adsorp...
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Analyzing the film formation mechanism of cellulose nanoparticles (CNPs) based on the fast freeze-drying morphology
The aim of this study was to discern the film formation mechanism of cellulose nanoparticle suspensions (CNP suspensions) by transforming the film formation process to be a water evaporation process, investiga...
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An RNAi suppressor activates in planta virus–mediated gene editing
RNA-guided CRISPR/Cas9 technology has been developed for gene/genome editing (GE) in organisms across kingdoms. However, in planta delivery of the two core GE components, Cas9 and small guide RNA (sgRNA), often i...
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The mechanism of a new type of modified clay controlling Phaeocystis globosa growth
Phaeocystis globosa is a harmful algal bloom (HAB) species worldwide. Using modified clay (MC) to control HABs and to mitigate their adverse effects is currently a commonly used method in China. In this paper, th...
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Flocculation of Ulva microscopic propagules using modified clay: a mesocosm experiment
Microscopic propagules of Ulva species (UMPs) spread on Subei Shoal are believed to play a significant role in the formation of the Yellow Sea green tide. Previous laboratory and ship-based studies indicated that...
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Microbial dyes: dyeing of poplar veneer with melanin secreted by Lasiodiplodia theobromae isolated from wood
Dyeing methods that conform to environmental protection requirements and adapt to the development of industry are investigated using bleached poplar wood dyed with melanin secreted by Lasiodiplodia theobromae in ...
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Open AccessSurface components and metabolites of probiotics for regulation of intestinal epithelial barrier
The gut microbiota can significantly affect the function of the intestinal barrier. Some intestinal probiotics (such as Lactobacillus, Bifidobacteria, a few Escherichia coli strains, and a new generation of probi...
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Metabolic analyses by metatranscriptomics highlight plasticity in phosphorus acquisition during monospecific and multispecies algal blooms
Algal blooms have emerged as a global phenomenon affecting coastal areas, while the regulatory mechanisms are poorly understood. To explore the effects of environmental factors, especially phosphate concentrat...
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Utilizing Potato Virus X to Monitor RNA Movement
Mobility assays coupled with RNA profiling have revealed the presence of hundreds of full-length non-cell-autonomous messenger RNAs that move through the whole plant via the phloem cell system. Monitoring the ...
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Nutritional strategy for the preferential uptake of \({{\text{NO}}_{3}}^{ - } {\text{{-}N}}\) by Phaeocystis globosa
The cosmopolitan alga Phaeocystis globosa forms massive colonies during blooms. In addition to producing haemolytic toxins that affect the ecosystem, centimetre-sized colonies can block nuclear power plant coolin...
