Genome-Wide Linkage Mapping of QTL for Adult-Plant Resistance to Stripe Rust in a Chinese Wheat Population Lantian 25 × Huixianhong.

Stripe rust, caused by f. sp. (Pst), represents a major global threat to wheat (.

Advanced imaging-enabled understanding of cell wall remodeling mechanisms mediating plant drought stress tolerance.

Drought stress causes peculiar challenges to plant cells reliant on turgor pressure and a polysaccharides-enriched cell wall for growth and development. Appropriate cell wall changes in mechanical properties and biochemical composition under stress conditions constitute an indispensable stress adaptation strategy. A better understanding of stress-induced cell wall modifications is not only crucial for accruing fundamental scientific knowledge in plant biology, but will help us design novel strategies for enhancing crop drought tolerance.

Development of an atrazine immunoassay based on highly catalytically active Au@PtNPs and specific nanobody.

Nanobodies specifically recognizing atrazine were successfully obtained through immunization of alpacas and phage display libraries, and an indirect competitive immunoassay (ic-ELISA) based on nanobodies was constructed with an IC of 0.062 μg/mL and a minimum detection limit of 0.01 μg/mL.

An annotated chromosome-level genome of a troglophilic spider (Pimoa clavata).

Climatic upheavals throughout Earth's history have driven species to subterranean refugia, where stable microclimates buffer environmental extremes. The spider family Pimoidae, relict lineages sensitive to thermal fluctuations, exemplifies this climate-driven habitat transition. Here, we present the first chromosome-level genome of Pimoa clavata, a troglophilic spider endemic to Beijing's mountainous caves.

Potential Active Compounds of and Their Anticancer Effects: A Comprehensive Review.

The incidence and mortality rates of cancer patients continue to rise. Although many physical and chemical therapies, such as targeted tumor treatments, are effective against cancer, they are often associated with varying degrees of side effects. Chinese herbal medicine, as an alternative therapy, can effectively alleviate clinical symptoms of cancer patients by preventing or stabilizing tumor growth.

Transcriptome and metabolome profiling reveal the inhibitory effects of food preservatives on pathogenic fungi.

Sec-butylamine, potassium sorbate, and citric acid were selected as preservatives to investigate their inhibitory effects on common plant pathogens-, , and -as well as the inhibitory mechanism of sec-butylamine against . The results showed that all three preservatives significantly inhibited the growth of the tested fungi. Under the experimental conditions, 0.

Thermodynamics and Single-Site Interactions between Human Serum Albumin and Green Low-Melting Mixture Solvents.

Thermodynamics and interaction between human serum albumin (HSA) and low-melting mixture solvents (LoMMSs) play a critical role in the green and low-cost separation of proteins. To the best of our knowledge, there have been no reports on this issue to date. Here, we present the thermodynamic properties and single-site interaction between biobased LoMMSs betaine:glycerol and HSA.

Development of an atrazine immunoassay based on highly catalytically active Au@PtNPs and specific nanobody.

Atrazine, one of the mostly used herbicides globally, is characterized as long residual effects on sensitive crops such as wheat, soybeans, and sweet potatoes. Also, its prolonged residues in the environment can jeopardize the health of non-target organisms and the safety of environmental ecosystems. Therefore, it is important to develop efficient and sensitive methods to detect trace atrazine in the environment.

A Review of Bioactive Components and Pharmacological Effects of .

, a distinguished traditional medicinal herb, has long been recognized for its purported benefits in promoting physical well-being, enhancing stamina, and boosting vitality. However, the mechanistic underpinnings of its antitumor activities and other therapeutic effects remain incompletely understood. Historically, the activation of host immune responses was widely regarded as the sole mechanism by which exerts its anticancer effects.

Enhancing the Performance of LLO Through Vanadium Doping and Abundant Exposed (010) Planes in Secondary Particles.

Lithium-rich layered oxide (LLO) has received extensive attention from researchers due to its high initial discharge capacity (≥250 mAh g). However, defects such as its high initial irreversible capacity, voltage decay, and poor rate performance have severely limited its commercialization. These issues arise because the LiMnO component in LLO is activated during the initial cycle, leading to the participation of lattice oxygen anions (O) in redox reactions.

Chromosome-level genome assembly of Ceroplastes pseudoceriferus Green, 1935 (Hemiptera: Coccidae).

Soft scales (Hemiptera: Coccidae) are significant polyphagous pests and majority of which are invasive species. The 364.14 Mb chromosome-level genome of Ceroplastes pseudoceriferus was assembled in this work, with a contig N50 length of 6.

Contributions of the thumb and index finger to tip pinch force sense.

This study aimed to examine the roles that the index finger and thumb play in tip pinch force sense at different force levels in both males and females. Forty-two healthy participants (21 females and 21 males) underwent an ipsilateral force reproduction assessment employing three different fingers (thumb, index finger, and tip pinch) at 3 distinct forces of 5, 10, and 20% of maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC). The findings revealed no significant between incorrect (absolute error) or consistent (variable error) force sense errors among the pinch, thumb, and index finger.

Room-Temperature Antisolvent Precipitation and Bio-Based Low-Melting Mixture Solvent Leaching for Sustainable Recycling of Solid Electrolytes.

The precipitation of metals from leachates is a crucial step in the hydrometallurgical recycling of solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) from waste all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries (ASSLIBs). Conventional methods, such as high-temperature distillation, low-temperature crystallization, and electro-deposition are often energy-intensive and costly. Therefore, there is a strong demand for lower-energy, cost-effective strategies to precipitate valuable metals from spent batteries.

Long-Range Interactions Between Neighboring Nanoparticles Tuned by Confining Membranes.

Membrane tubes, a class of soft biological confinement for ubiquitous transport intermediates, are essential for cell trafficking and intercellular communication. However, the confinement interaction and directional migration of diffusive nanoparticles (NPs) are widely dismissed as improbable due to the surrounding environment compressive force. Here, combined with the mechanics analysis of nanoparticles (such as extracellular vesicles, EVs) to study their interaction in confinement, we perform dissipative particle dynamics (DPD) simulations to construct a model that is as large as possible to clarify the submissive behavior of NPs.

Investigation of Sn-Doped Lithium-Rich Layered Oxides Based on Self-Assembled Secondary Particles Composed of Exposed (010) Plane Nanoplates.

Lithium-rich layered oxides, known for their high initial capacity, have attracted significant attention; however, the irreversible loss of lattice oxygen leads to low initial Coulombic efficiency, poor rate performance, and voltage decay, severely restricting their practical application. Here, we propose a Sn-doped modification strategy based on secondary particles with abundant exposed (010) planes. The exposed (010) planes at the interface can accelerate Li insertion/extraction, which enhance the rate performance of lithium-rich layered oxides.

The complete nucleotide sequence and genome organization of a novel wheat-infecting luteovirus.

To determine the prevalence of wheat-infecting viruses, a viromic survey of wheat plants exhibiting typical plant virus symptoms collected in Hebei province, China, was conducted using rRNA-depleted RNA-seq. A novel luteovirus was discovered and tentatively named "wheat luteovirus 1" (WLV1). RT-PCR and RACE-PCR were performed to determine the complete genome sequence of WLV1, which was found to consist of 5,682 nucleotides (nt), with six AUG-initiated ORFs and one non-AUG-initiated ORF, and to have typical characteristics of members of the genus Luteovirus.

Association Analysis of Polymorphisms with Somatic Cell Score in Chinese Holstein Cows.

Mastitis is an important disease limiting milk production in dairy cows. Somatic cell score is commonly used as one of the main ways to gauge the level of mastitis in dairy cows, with higher somatic cell scores usually indicating possible mastitis. However, the main molecular markers affecting somatic cell scores remain unknown.

Green recovery of solid electrolytes from all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries using low-melting mixture solvents with tunable physical properties.

All-solid-state lithium-ion batteries (ASSLIBs) are anticipated to be the next generation of high-performance lithium batteries due to their enhanced safety and high energy density. However, the promising widespread application of ASSLIBs will lead to a significant increase in spent batteries, resulting in environmental pollution and resource depletion. Therefore, the development of environmentally friendly recycling methods for ASSLIBs is both urgent and critical.

Integrated analysis reveals functional genes and regulators associated with fatty acid biosynthesis in Elaeagnus mollis Diels.

Elaeagnus mollis Diels. is a newly developed oil plant in China, which harbors high fatty acid (FA) in its kernel oil. Functional genes and regulators associated with FA biosynthesis are widely characterized in oil crops, but it still remains elusive in E.

Estimation of Genetic Parameters for Six Economic Traits in Beijing Holstein Cows.

Background: Chinese Holstein is a dairy cattle breed developed through crossbreeding and long-term selection. The Beijing Holstein represents a distinct population within the Chinese Holstein breed, specifically bred in the Beijing region.

Objectives: This study aimed to estimate the genetic parameters for six economic traits in Beijing Holstein cows.

The relationship between Internet addiction and academic burnout in undergraduates: a chain mediation model.

Background: In the hybrid teaching context, the impact of Internet addiction on academic burnout and its underlying mechanism is still unclear. This study aims to investigate the effect of Internet addiction on academic burnout, and the chain mediating effect of academic engagement and academic self-efficacy in the relationship between Internet addiction and academic burnout.

Methods: This study adopted a quantitative and correlational research design.

Psychometric validation of Young's Internet Addiction Test among Chinese undergraduate students.

The global prevalence of internet addiction is escalating annually and uncontrollable use of the internet can cause significant physical and psychological damage. Young's Internet Addiction Test (IAT), widely utilized across diverse cultures, has demonstrated structural inconsistencies in previous research, with some items requiring refinement. This study aimed to validate the IAT among Chinese undergraduate students and assess its psychometric properties.

Spectroscopy to study the interaction of magnetic deep eutectic solvents with bovine serum albumin.

Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) were well known as new solvents because of their unique properties. Green DESs could be used as green, efficient, and economical extractants for the separation and purification of bovine serum albumin (BSA). In this study, FeCl·6HO was used as a reactant to prepare four types of magnetic deep eutectic solvents (MDESs).