Cell-cell communication as underlying principle governing color pattern formation in fishes.

The diverse pigmentation patterns of animals are crucial for predation avoidance and behavioral display, yet mechanisms underlying this diversity remain poorly understood. In zebrafish, Turing models have been proposed to explain stripe patterns, but it is unclear if they apply to other fishes. In anemonefish (, we identified , a gene orthologous to zebrafish and encoding a connexin involved in pigment cell communication, as responsible for the phenotype.

Adolescents' Perceptions of Gendered Influences on Mental Health: Results From a 13-Country Qualitative Study.

Purpose: A growing body of research supports the influence of gender norms on adolescent mental health globally. There is a lack of qualitative studies, however, that elicit adolescents' own perspectives on these issues across diverse cross-cultural environments. The current study seeks to address these gaps through a qualitative exploration of gendered influences on mental health among adolescents living in 13 countries.

Real-time malaria detection in the Amazon rainforest via drone-collected eDNA and portable qPCR.

Zoonotic malaria risk at human-wildlife-environment interfaces requires surveillance that integrates signals from reservoirs, vectors and the environment. We coupled a drone-based environmental DNA (eDNA) canopy swabbing approach with portable quantitative PCR (qPCR) to detect DNA in situ during a 24-h field exercise in the Amazon rainforest. Drone-lowered sterile swabs into the canopy, which were then extracted and subjected to a multiplex pan- assay targeting five human-infecting species (limit of detection 0.

APEX: Automated Protein EXpression in .

Heterologous protein expression is an indispensable strategy for generating recombinant proteins. () is the most widely used microbial host for recombinant protein production due to its rapid growth, well-characterized genetics, and ability to produce recombinant proteins in high yields using modern recombinant DNA technology. However, while there is a plethora of robust protein expression protocols for , these methods are often unsuitable for high-throughput screening due to their significant resource and time consumption; these protocols are also susceptible to operator error and inconsistency.

The Influence of a Christian, Seventh-Day Adventist Lifestyle Based on Religious Principles on the Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a growing global health concern, closely linked to modifiable lifestyle factors. Emerging evidence suggests that religious principles can shape behaviors that promote physical and mental well-being.

Objective: This study explores how adherence to a lifestyle rooted in Seventh-Day Adventist beliefs may influence the risk of developing T2DM.