Unexplored viral diversity in Siberian cranes and wild geese: metagenomic insights from a global wintering haven.

Migratory birds are critical global carriers and vectors of various viruses, potentially driving the mutation and transmission of novel pathogens, especially zoonotic viruses. Despite advancements in sequencing technologies, the viral diversity in wintering Siberian cranes () and wild geese ( spp.) remains poorly understood.

Viral metagenomics reveals parvovirus dark matter of herbivorous wildlife from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Background: As one of the birthplaces of modern biodiversity, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is home to a rich variety of unique animal groups. Herbivorous wildlife constitutes a vital component of the plateau's ecosystems, yet current research on parvoviruses in these species remains limited. With the development of viral metagenomics and next-generation sequencing technology, more and more novel viruses have been detected.

Comparisons of blood, upper respiratory tract and gut viromes from patients with lung cancer and healthy persons.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally. Although some studies have proposed a potential association between viral infections and lung cancer pathogenesis, the evidence remains inconclusive. This study characterized the virome in blood, upper respiratory tract, and gut samples from 200 lung cancer patients and 75 healthy controls, with the goal of identifying potential microbial biomarkers for lung cancer, using viral metagenomics.

P-Coumaric Acid Improves Skeletal Muscle Atrophy in Chronic Kidney Disease by Modulating TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB-Mediated Inflammation and Oxidative Stress.

Skeletal muscle atrophy is a prevalent complication in chronic kidney disease (CKD), and its pathogenesis is closely related to inflammation and oxidative stress. P-Coumaric acid (PCA) is a phenolic acid with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant pharmacological actions. This research aims to investigate the effect of PCA on CKD-induced muscle atrophy and its underlying mechanism.

Viral Metagenomics of the Bharal () within the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Revealed Diverse Viruses.

The Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP) provides a home to diverse flora and fauna, and its ecosystems are unique worldwide. The study focused on the bharal, an endemic species found in the QTP and adjacent regions. We applied viral metagenomics technology to extract samples from the feces of 10 wild bharal.

The Role of AlC Morphology in Tensile Properties of Carbon Fiber Reinforced 2024 Aluminum Alloy during Thermal Exposure.

The aluminum alloy drill pipe suffers long-term high-temperature conditions during ultra-deep well drilling. In this paper, the samples were prepared by vacuum hot pressing, followed by hot extrusion and T6 heat treatment. The mechanical properties of short carbon fiber reinforced 2024 aluminum alloy composites (SCFs/2024 Al) and the microstructure evolution at the interface region thermal exposure at 160 °C for 500 h are discussed.

Choriocarcinoma in a viable pregnancy with the rare presentation of intractable lower back pain.

Objective: We present a case of choriocarcinoma in a viable pregnancy with the rare presentation of intractable lower back pain.

Case Report: The patient is a 34-year-old multiparous woman with her second pregnancy, and a history of scoliosis with spinal fixation. Her first pregnancy was uneventful, with a term vaginal delivery.

The effect of electron beam irradiation on WS2 nanotubes.

WS(2) nanotubes were irradiated with a focused electron beam in an electron microscope. The results show that the nanotubes are destroyed from the outer layer to the inside. The displaced atoms can leave the irradiated area by sputtering events or by diffusive migration along the shells and the inner hollow.

Combined prenatal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging in an extensive congenital fibrosarcoma: a case report and review of the literature.

Objective: Tumors of congenital origin differ in their symptoms and signs, predominant location and prognosis from those occurred later in childhood. To determine whether the prognosis of congenital (infantile) fibrosarcoma in the retroperitoneum, an extremely rare form of soft tissue malignant tumor, can be assessed prenatally.

Methods: We describe a case of this condition diagnosed in utero, including the assessment of the tumor behavior by ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging.