A Remarkable New Species of the Genus Bates from China, with Notes on the Genus Lacordaire (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Lamiinae: Saperdini).

This study contributes to the taxonomic research on the tribe Saperdini, focusing on two genera, Bates and Lacordaire. A new species, Lin, You & Wang, sp. nov.

Multi-omics analysis revealing the taste characteristics and formation mechanism of Ocimum.

Ocimum, a plant of significant economic value, finds extensive applications in the food, spice, and pharmaceutical industries. This study integrated sensory evaluation, metabolomics, and transcriptomics to systematically analyze taste differentiation in four Ocimum accessions (G126, G081, G096, G124). Standardized quantitative descriptive analysis (QDA) revealed distinct taste profiles: G126 (O.

The relationship between internet addiction and interpersonal relationships among college students: The mediating effect of perceived social support.

This study aimed to explore the mediating effect of perceived social support level on the relationship between Internet addiction and interpersonal relationships. We analyzed data from 484 freshmen to seniors from various universities in China, using a convenience sampling method and primarily employing a questionnaire survey. The questionnaires used included the "Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS)", " Chinese Internet Addiction Scale (CIAS)", and "Interpersonal Relationship Comprehensive Diagnostic Scale".

DNA-polyarginine probe-enabled nanopore Sensing for ultrasensitive detection of Dam methyltransferase activity and inhibition.

Aberrant DNA methyltransferase (DNA MTase) activity correlates with abnormal DNA methylation patterns observed in various cancers, establishing DNA MTase as a therapeutic target for early clinical diagnosis and anticancer/antimicrobial treatment. Current DNA MTase detection methods remain laborious and technically challenging. This study presents a label-free, single-molecule nanopore sensing strategy for sensitive Dam MTase detection utilizing a DNA-polyarginine (DNA-R5) probe.

Contribution to the knowledge of the longicorn beetle genus (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Cerambycinae, Cerambycini) from China, with descriptions of three new species.

The genus J. Thomson, 1861 in China is surveyed, and three new species are described: Lin, Miroshnikov & He, from Sichuan and Hubei provinces, Lin, Miroshnikov & He, and Lin, Miroshnikov & He, , both from Hainan Island. (Holzschuh, 2021) is recorded from China (Fujian province) for the first time.

Modeling the Future of a Wild Edible Fern Under Climate Change: Distribution and Cultivation Zones of var. in the Dadu-Min River Region.

Under the pressures of global climate change, the sustainable management of plant resources in alpine gorge regions faces severe challenges. var. is widely harvested and utilized by residents in the upper reaches of the Dadu River-Min River basin due to its high edible and medicinal value.

Lipid metabolites profiles and allene oxide cyclase (AOC) expression pattern in Houttuynia cordata from diverse geographical regions: Unraveling the response to temperature variations.

As an important medicinal and edible plant, Houttuynia cordata has rarely been studied for its lipid dynamics. This work identified lipid metabolites of H. cordata from five geographical regions across China, integrating transcriptome data and temperature variability to elucidate lipid metabolic profiles and their response to thermal gradients.

Genome-wide identification of the H3K27ac signals reveals key thermogenic cis-regulatory elements of brown adipose tissues in Oryctolagus cuniculus.

Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is a key thermogenic organ that regulates energy expenditure through non-shivering thermogenesis. Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) are economically important livestock animals and popular model animals for medical research. However, the epigenetic mechanisms underlying BAT function remain poorly understood.

Size-Dependent Genetic Erosion due to Human Logging and Conservation Recommendation for an Endangered Yew () in Tibet, China.

, an endemic plant of the West Himalayas, has an extremely small population size and is currently threatened by heavy logging due to its medicinal properties. However, the impacts of human-induced logging on population size and tree size-class distribution, and their consequences for genetic diversity in China remain unclear, constraining conservation efficacy. Field surveys across six Gyirong sites indicated that trees with basal diameters of 6-30 cm experienced the most severe logging damage, particularly at Jilong (JL) and Langjiu (LJ).

The complete mitochondrial genome and phylogenetic analysis of a leaf insect Cumming & Le Tirant, 2020 (Phasmatodea: Phylliidae) in China.

Stick insects have evolved remarkable camouflage adaptations, but their geographical distribution and phylogeny remain insufficiently understood. In this study, we confirmed the presence of Cumming and Le Tirant in China, and presented its complete mitochondrial genome (16,820 bp) for the first time. The genome consists of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, and a control region.

Transcriptome and co-expression network analysis reveal the genetic basis of cell wall components in maize stalks.

Unlabelled: Cellulose (CEL), hemicellulose (HCE), and lignin (LIG) are crucial constituents of the cell wall in maize stalks, significantly influencing stalk resistance to lodging and external stresses. The proportion of these contents also determines the application of maize stalks in animal feed, energy production, and other fields. Herein, two maize inbred lines with contrasting cell wall component contents in the stalk, MO190 (high CEL, HCE, and LIG contents) and MO194 (low CEL, HCE, and LIG contents), were subjected to analysis of transcriptomes at the seedling, jointing, silking, and grain stages.

Polyarginine-functionalized AP site probes for mechanistic analysis of uracil-DNA glycosylase nanopore-based single-molecule sensing.

The interaction between abasic (apurinic/apyrimidinic, AP) sites and aberrant uracil DNA glycosylase (UDG) contributes to cancer progression, establishing AP site recognition and UDG detection as critical tools for bioanalytical applications and clinical diagnostics. However, existing methods face challenges in achieving high sensitivity and specificity. In this work, we developed DNA-R5, a novel DNA adduct formed by conjugating AP sites with polyarginine-5 (R5), which generates distinctive current signatures in nanopore sensing.

Reference-guided detection of the transcriptome reveals circular RNA-related competing endogenous RNA networks in response to three respiration pathogens in pig lungs.

The porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), African swine fever virus (ASFV), and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (Mhp) have been found to injure pig lungs and lead to enormous economic losses in the global pig industry. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) play crucial roles in immune response and viral infection. However, the roles of circRNAs during the three pathogens infecting lungs remain largely unknown in pigs.

Potential Distribution and Cultivation Areas of (Rosaceae) in the Upper Reaches of the Dadu River and Minjiang River Basin Under Climate Change: Applications of Ensemble and Productivity Dynamic Models.

(Rosaceae), a perennial herb, forms enlarged tuberous roots (commonly referred to as "ginseng fruit") exclusively in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, making it a unique medicinal and edible plant resource in this region. The upper reaches of the Dadu River and Minjiang River are one of its primary production areas in China. This study employs an ensemble model to simulate the potential distribution of in this region, predicting the impacts of future climate change on its distribution, ecological niche, and centroid migration patterns.

Metabolic profiling and pathway elucidation of flavonoids in Ocimum basilicum for high-quality breeding and sustainable utilization.

Background: Ocimum basilicum, valued for its medicinal, culinary, ornamental, and aromatic uses, offers significant potential for development. This study analyzed four O. basilicum accessions to comprehensively assess their total flavonoid content, flavonoid metabolites, and flavonoid metabolism-related genes.

HIPP26L-NF-YC9-SRMT module regulates drought response in poplar.

Drought severely limits the growth and development of perennial trees, which activate the abscisic acid (ABA) signaling pathway to cope with this condition. Despite its importance, the transcriptional regulatory mechanisms associated with ABA in poplars remain poorly understood. In this study, we identified HIPP26-like (HIPP26L), a heavy-metal-associated isoprenylated plant protein gene in poplar, which localizes to the cytomembrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus under normal conditions but accumulates in the nucleus in response to ABA and mannitol treatment.

Comparative macrogenomics reveal plateau adaptation of gut microbiome in cervids.

Background: Diverse gut microbiota in animals significantly influences host physiology, ecological adaptation, and evolution. However, the specific functional roles of gut microbiota in facilitating host adaptation, as well as the coevolutionary dynamics between microbiota and their hosts, remain largely understudied.

Results: A total of 41,847 metagenome-assembled genomes and 3193 high-quality species-level genome bins were generated, establishing a comprehensive gut microbiome catalog for cervids in this study.

Comparative Analysis of Gut Microbiome Community Structures in Different Populations of Asian Elephants in China and Their Correlation with Diet.

Background: The interaction and co-evolution between the gut microbiome and the host play important roles in the host's physiology, nutrition, and health. Diet is considered an important driver of differences in the gut microbiota; however, research on the relationship between the gut microbiota and diet in Asian elephants remains limited.

Methods: In this study, we explored the gut microbiota structure and its relationship with diet in different populations of Asian elephants through metagenomic sequencing, combined with previously published dietary data.

Evolutionary Genomics Unravels the Responses and Adaptation to Climate Change in a Key Alpine Forest Tree Species.

Despite widespread biodiversity loss, our understanding of how species and populations will respond to accelerated climate change remains limited. In this study, we integrate population genomics, experimental evolution, and environmental modeling to elucidate the evolutionary responses to climate change in Populus lasiocarpa, a key alpine forest tree species primarily distributed in the mountainous regions of a global biodiversity hotspot. Over historical timescales, our findings demonstrate that demographic dynamics, divergent selection, and long-term balancing selection have shaped and maintained genetic variation within and between populations.

OH-initiated degradation of 2,2',4,4',5,6'-hexabrominated diphenyl ether (BDE-154) in the atmosphere and wastewater: Mechanisms, kinetics, and ecotoxicity.

In the present work, the reaction mechanism and kinetics of 2,2',4,4',5,6'-hexabrominated diphenyl ether (BDE-154) with OH were researched by employing density functional theory (DFT) and transition state theory (TST). The gas-phase and aqueous solution reaction mechanisms and kinetic parameters were computed at the level of M06-2X/6-311++G (3df, 3pd)//M06-2X/6-311G (d,p). The OH-addition of the non-bromine replaced carbon atom of the aromatic ring in BDE-154 is superior to substitution and H-abstraction mechanisms.

A high-quality Chromosome-level reference genome assembly of white-lipped deer (Przewalskium albirostris).

White-lipped deer (Przewalskium albirostris) is the sole species in the genus Przewalskium of the Cervidae family. And it is exclusively found in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, where it has evolved as a specialized deer on account of the extreme climates and geographical conditions. However, limited research on the genome of this species exists.

Complex regulatory network of ZmbZIP54-mediated Pb tolerance in maize.

Lead (Pb) is highly toxic and widely distributed in the soil, causing adverse effects on plant growth and yield formation. Herein, the combination of transmission electron microscope (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), and comparative transcriptome analyses was conducted to reveal the cytological mechanism and regulatory network of in the ZmbZIP54-mediated Pb tolerance in maize. As results, ZmbZIP54 helped in Pb retention in the cell wall and intercellular space, inhibiting Pb entering the cells and reducing its toxic effects on cell ultrastructure.

Impact of nitrogen fertilizer types and concentrations on soil seed bank germination and seedling growth in semi-fixed dunes of the Horqin Sandy Land.

Horqin Sandy Land is one of the most effective human-driven ecological restoration areas in northern China, while demonstrating particular sensitivity to nitrogen deposition. Existed studies have mainly focused on levels of nitrogen concentration, yet the differential effects of nitrogen fertilizer types on vegetation dynamics remain poorly understood. To investigate the effects of different types of N fertilizers on the soil seed bank in semi-fixed dunes, we collected soil seed bank samples from the top 10 cm of the dunes in the Horqin Sandy Land and cultivated them in pots in a greenhouse.

Cadmium Contaminants in Pollen and Nectar Are Variably Linked to the Growth and Foraging Behaviors of Honey Bees.

Cadmium (Cd) is a heavy metal present in pollen and nectar that affects pollinator attributes. Honey bees possess the ability to eliminate Cd from honey. Consequently, the concentration of Cd in pollen, rather than nectar, is the critical factor influencing the growth and foraging behavior of honey bees.

Maize ZmBES1/BZR1-4 recruits ZmTLP5 to regulate drought tolerance and seed development by regulating ZmPum6 and ZmMBP1.

BES1/BZR1, a kind of plant-specific transcription factor (TF), has been reported to regulate growth, development, and stress response. However, the maize BES1/BZR1 members are still largely unknown. In this study, we investigated the function and regulatory mechanism of maize ZmBES1/BZR1-4 in regulating drought response and seed development.