This study presents the complete mitochondrial genomes of nine ladybird species from the tribe Coccinellini and compares them with 58 previously published mitogenomes. Phylogenetic analyses confirm the taxonomic placement of these species within Coccinellini.
Xin‐Yi Li +5 more
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Analysis of the factors influencing the dissemination of Mazu culture in Southeast Asia during the Qing Dynasty. [PDF]
Lin D, Zhou Z, Zhang X, Wu Z.
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City Slicker or Country Bumpkin?—Distinguishing Urban and Rural Residents From Subtle Facial Cues
ABSTRACT Stereotypes characterize urban and rural residents as differing in traits, values and social outcomes. Here, we examined how people's stereotypes about urban and rural residents differ, testing their validity using a lens model. Results showed that participants detected whether people resided in urban or rural areas from photos across three ...
McLean G. Morgan +2 more
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Genome-scale CRISPRi screen identifies pcnB repression conferring improved physiology for overproduction of free fatty acids in Escherichia coli. [PDF]
Fang L +8 more
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‐Pi infusion significantly improved locomotor activity and exploratory behavior in aging mice; its bioactive compounds may have direct effects on behavior, which may be accompanied by a putative indirect effect involving the gut microbiota. ‐Pi infusion consumption restored commensal Bacilli levels and caused a significant decrease in Clostridia levels
Yulia Kroupitski +7 more
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From function to wellbeing: healing design strategies in contemporary outdoor fashion. [PDF]
Li Y, Kam S.
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Insect‐Derived Bioactives for Glycemic Control and Gut Health: A Review
Insect‐derived bioactive compounds (e.g., peptides, polysaccharides) effectively regulate blood glucose through dual mechanisms: directly inhibiting carbohydrate‐digesting enzymes and glucose transporters, and indirectly modulating gut microbiota to enhance intestinal barrier integrity.
Chaoyi Lv +5 more
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An empirical study of feature extraction for Hubei folk art of carved paper-cutting. [PDF]
Yang Z, Liu Y, Wang W, Li Y, Yuan X.
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Obesity and Natural Products: Mechanisms, Therapeutic Potential, and Future Directions
Natural products such as EGCG, berberine, curcumin, and capsaicin modulate key metabolic pathways including AMPK activation, adipogenesis inhibition, and inflammatory signaling. While clinical trials demonstrate modest benefits on body weight and metabolic parameters, translational challenges related to bioavailability, dose feasibility, and regulatory
Ohoud M. Marie +1 more
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The role of music and singing as research methods to improve migrants' involvement in health research and policy-making. [PDF]
Phelan H, Hassan A, MacFarlane A.
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