Female light capture is shaped by juvenile hormone-mediated post-mating behavior in the diamondback moth.

Background: Post-mating behavioral changes are crucial for optimizing female reproductive success in insects, frequently resulting in shifts in both physiology and behavior. In moths, light traps typically capture more mated females than unmated ones; however, the mechanisms driving this discrepancy remain unclear.

Results: In this study, we examined how mating status influences female light capture in the diamondback moth (DBM; Plutella xylostella).

Partner involvement and emotional and informational support gaps as predictors of postpartum birth trauma symptoms: a multi-center cross-sectional study of 230 women at 42 days postpartum.

Background: Postpartum birth trauma symptoms, encompassing psychological and physical sequelae related to childbirth experiences, pose a significant threat to maternal well-being. These symptoms, as measured in this study, are not equivalent to a clinical diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but reflect self-reported experiences based on the City Birth Trauma Scale.

Methods: This multi-center cross-sectional survey enrolled 230 women at 42 days postpartum from four hospitals in Shanghai between February and July 2024.

Pulmonary arterial blowout syndrome as a serious adverse event in patients with advanced lung cancer: a 12-year retrospective study.

Objective: Massive haemoptysis due to central pulmonary artery (CPA) rupture in patients with advanced lung cancer is a fatal complication with limited early diagnostic tools. This study aimed to identify risk factors associated with pulmonary artery rupture and to propose a grading model to facilitate early diagnosis and timely endovascular intervention.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective study included patients with advanced lung cancer who experienced in-hospital sudden haemoptysis-related death and received endovascular treatment for CPA abnormalities.

Study on the Relationship Between Postpartum Birth Trauma Symptoms and the Gap in Social Support Expectations at 42 Days Postpartum.

Objective: Birth trauma affects 9% to 44% of postpartum women and significantly impacts maternal health. In China, changes in social structures have led to discrepancies between expected and actual social support, yet few studies have explored the relationship with birth trauma. This study examines the association between birth trauma symptoms at 42 days postpartum and the gap between expected and received social support.

Research Progress on the Conceptual Evolution, Theoretical Modelling and Measurement Tools of Electronic Health Literacy.

Objective: This study aimed to collect and analyse electronic health (eHealth) and eHealth literacy (eHL)-related research, expound the development of eHL evaluation tools at home and abroad, provide reference for the theoretical and applied research of eHL in China and promote the improvement of eHL in the Chinese population.

Methods: By collating relevant research articles, the concept evolution, theoretical models and development of eHL at home and abroad were analysed and summarized; furthermore, the content, measurement performance and application of eHL were explored.

Results: The concept of eHL has not yet been generally recognized.

Integrin α5 is involved in immune defense by regulating hemocyte phagocytosis in shrimp.

The role of integrins in cell adhesion and immune functions is well established, however, their specific involvement in shrimp immunity remains poorly understood. In this study, we identified the integrin α5 (PvIntα5) gene from Penaeus vannamei and investigated its role in immune responses. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that PvIntα5 shares high sequence similarity with integrin proteins from other species.

Fabrication of flexibility-rigidity alternately assembled solid-state luminescence covalent organic frameworks: application to rifampicin antibiotics detection and latent fingerprint recognition.

To enhance the fluorescence properties of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) for broader applications, we introduce flexibility-rigidity alternately assembled red fluorescent COFs, named COF-MA. Its uniquely wide layer spacing (7.054 Å) significantly reduces π-π stacking interactions, suppressing fluorescence self-quenching and boosting solid-state emission.

Overactive bladder symptoms profile and related factors among women during the perinatal period: a latent profile analysis.

Background: Women's pelvic floor muscle functions can be impaired during the perinatal period, which not only affects their normal social and other quality of life and physical health, but also causes mental and psychological abnormalities. Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms could serve as a screening trigger for broader pelvic health assessments. Then healthcare providers can better identify at-risk patients and provide improved care for those affected women.

P38 MAPK regulates phagocytosis of bacteria and fungi by hemocytes in Macrobrachium rosenbergii.

Phagocytosis, the process by which a cell engulfs and ingests larger foreign particles, is important for aquatic invertebrates to defense against pathogen infection. The giant river prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii, is the world's largest freshwater shrimp and is of economic importance to aquaculture. Mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) mediate multiple signalling pathways and are involved in a variety of biological processes.

KNOP1 interacts with NMNAT1 to govern ferroptosis and tumor growth in breast cancer via regulating FoxO1-dependent GPX4 transcription.

Breast cancer (BRCA) poses a critical threat to women's health, and the functional role of lysine-rich nucleolar protein 1 (KNOP1) in BRCA progression through ferroptosis regulation remains underexplored. In this study, bioinformatics analysis of GEPIA and HPA databases revealed elevated KNOP1 mRNA and protein levels in BRCA tissues compared to normal controls, with high KNOP1 expression correlating with poor patient prognosis. Through tumor xenograft models and comprehensive in vitro assays including CCK-8, EdU incorporation, transwell migration, and ROS detection, we demonstrated that KNOP1 knockdown significantly suppressed BRCA cell proliferation, migration, and tumor growth while enhancing ferroptosis markers.

Quinoxaline-based double responsive fluorescent probe: An effective tool for detection of aniline and p-nitroaniline in the environment.

Aniline and p-nitroaniline, as crucial intermediates in organic synthesis, find extensive applications in the fields of medicine, pesticides, and beyond. However, due to their significant toxicity and carcinogenic potential, these compounds pose severe risks to both ecological environments and human health. In this work, a novel fluorescent probe PAMD for the detection of aniline and p-nitroaniline was constructed and synthesized from camphorquinone.

Cardiometabolic index is a novel predictor for osteoporosis in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with MAFLD: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: As a new index of obesity and metabolism, the cardiometabolic index (CMI) has been shown to play an important role in the prediction and diagnosis of metabolic diseases. However, the relationship between CMI and osteoporosis (OP) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients with metabolism-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) remains unclear. The present study aims to explore the relationship between them and provide new insights for the clinical management of OP in patients with T2DM.

Effects of traditional fitness qigong exercise on frailty status and overall well-being in frail or pre-frail patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of traditional Chinese Fitness qigong exercises (TFQs) in enhancing outcomes such as frailty status, physical function, psychological well-being, cognitive function, negative emotions, and sleep quality for older adults with frailty or pre-frailty.

Methods: We conducted searches in Embase, Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, Chinese Technical Periodicals (VIP), and Google Scholar from their inception to 30th July 2024. Two reviewers independently selected and screened the papers, extracted the data, and assessed the bias risk.

Sox5 controls the establishment of quiescence in neural stem cells during postnatal development.

Adult stem cell niches relays in the acquisition of a reversible state of quiescence to ensure long-lasting DNA integrity and cell expansion. Neural stem cells (NSCs) in the dentate gyrus (DG) enter quiescence before the adult hippocampal neurogenic niche is fully established. However, the mechanisms controlling NSC first quiescence entry and quiescence deepness are largely unknown.

H2-calponin attenuate metastasis in human NSCLC by suppressing RSK2 expression.

Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death. However, survival rates for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) have not improved as expected. Identifying the genes that regulate metastatic pathways is a pressing challenge in cancer therapy, as it is crucial to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying metastasis.

Mediating role of feeder connections in the relationship between brain network efficiency and episodic memory in amnestic MCI.

Objectives: Advances in connectomics and network neuroscience have opened new avenues for the in-depth study of complex brain networks. However, the mechanisms of brain neuroplasticity associated with fiber connections ("lines") and networks ("planes") for the integration of episodic memory remain largely unknown. This study aimed to: (1) analyze the topological properties of individual structural networks using multi-shell, multi-tissue, constrained spherical deconvolution (MSMT-CSD) based on high-angular resolution diffusion imaging (HARDI) data and (2) explore the mediation among network efficiency, the three types of connections in individual structural networks, and episodic memory.

Revolutionizing the Female Reproductive System Research with Additive Manufacturing.

The female reproductive system is highly complex, making it essential for applied research and translational medicine to accurately model its intricate physiological functions or develop strategies for restoring them. However, significant structural and functional differences between human and animal models, along with the limitations of static 2D cell culture technologies, underscore the need for more dynamic and sophisticated platforms, as well as therapies. These advancements are critical for deepening our understanding of reproductive biology and supporting clinical applications.

Prenatal psychological stress mediates vertical transmission of gut microbiome to the next generation affecting offspring depressive-like behaviors and neurotransmitter.

Objective: Prenatal stress has been proven to be associated with dysbiosis of the gut microbiota. Despite the established phenomenon that psychological stress can be transmitted to offspring and the ability of maternal gut microbiota to colonize the offspring's gut through vertical transmission, the intricate relationships linking cross-generational depression with the microbiome remain poorly understood.

Methods: We utilized combined fear stress stimuli to establish a pregnancy psychological stress (PPS) rat model, in which offspring exhibited trans-generational depression-like behavior.

Genetic variants of OsWRKY70 modulate ROS levels to improve rice stress adaptation.

OsWRKY70 modulates ROS levels in rice to enhance tolerance to cold and salt stress. OsWRKY70 reduces ROS and improves cold and salt tolerance, while OsWRKY70 regulates ROS to increase salt tolerance and cold sensitivity, making OsWRKY70 a key target for improving rice stress resilience. Reactive oxygen species are essential in plant responses to abiotic stresses like drought, salinity, and extreme temperatures.

Evaluation of the acute toxicity of oilfield-produced water using a recombinant luminescent sensor.

Oilfield-produced water, a byproduct of oil and gas extraction, contains organic contaminants and inorganic metals that can pose a risk to the human health and environmental safety. Luminescent bacteria are frequently utilized as bioassay species in toxicity assessments, particularly in the context of wastewater, water streams, contaminated sites, and chemical substances. Given the disadvantages associated with the reliance of marine luminescent bacteria on high salinity, herein, the recombinant strains were employed as the bioassay species for toxicity assessment.

Physical Activity before and during Pregnancy in Relation to Delivery, Neonatal, and Child Health Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies with Meta-Regression.

Background: An increasing number of observational studies suggest that physical activity (PA) before or during pregnancy may reduce the risks of adverse delivery, neonatal, and child health outcomes, but the results remain conflicted and inconclusive. Many pregnant women fail to follow PA guidelines, suggesting that there must be a synthesis of real-world evidence.

Objective: To examine the influence of PA before and during pregnancy on delivery, neonatal, and child health outcomes.

Regulation of soil ammonia-oxidizing microbial community assembly by alfalfa () planting duration in the Loess Plateau.

To investigate the effects of long-term alfalfa planting on the structure and diversity of soil ammonia-oxidizing microbial communities, this study conducted a field experiment in the semi-arid region of the Loess Plateau. Alfalfa fields planted in 2019 (L2019), 2012 (L2012), and 2003 (L2003) were studied, with farmland corn serving as the control (CK). High-throughput sequencing was used to examine the ammonia-oxidizing microbial communities and their interactions in alfalfa with varying planting durations.

Cancer biomarkers discovered using pan-cancer plasma proteomic profiling.

Mass-spectrometry-based proteomic data of tumour patient plasma samples present opportunities for improving cancer detection. Here we generate plasma proteomic profiles from 2,251 pan-cancer patient samples and investigate potential diagnostic biomarkers. Proteomic subtyping with different dominant tumour types links proteomic features and clinical indicators such as tumour stage.