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Variations in the plasticity of functional traits indicate the differential impacts of abiotic and biotic factors on the structure and growth of trees in tropical dry forest fragments

Frontiers in Plant Science
Abiotic and biotic factors have considerable impact on the plasticity of plant functional traits, which influences forest structure and productivity; however, their inter-relationships have not been quantified for fragmented tropical dry forest (TDF ...
Ravi Kant Chaturvedi, Santosh Kumar Pandey, Anshuman Tripathi, Laxmi Goparaju, Akhilesh Singh Raghubanshi, J. S. Singh   +5 more
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Astrocyte Enrichment of 3D Cortical Constructs Enhances Brain Repair

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This study highlights the role of astrocytes in supporting neural progenitor cell survival and differentiation after traumatic brain injury. Astrocytes enhanced neuronal differentiation, improved cell survival in co‐cultures, and promoted integration of microfluidics‐based implants with host tissue following implantation. Additionally, increased axonal
Elisa M. Cruz, Luana C. Soares, Gretchen Greene, Fernando Messore, Mohammed Abuelem, Mingyu Li, Caroline Andersen, Mirriam Domocos, Elisa Vitiello, Rabeah Abdul Razak, Marlene Lawston, Gabriel Moser, Talia Vasaturo‐Kolodner, Mona Barkat, Roslyn M. Bill, Edward Mann, Linna Zhou, Mootaz M. Salman, Hagan Bayley, Zoltán Molnár, Francis G. Szele   +20 more
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Intraspecific Functional Trait Variation and Coordination in Schizachyrium scoparium

Ecology and Evolution
Plant functional traits are vital tools in ecological restoration and biodiversity conservation. While functional traits and functional diversity are increasingly being used to inform restoration efforts, challenges remain in the characterization of ...
Jacob Zeldin, Tessa Dethlefs, Stacy Caeiro, Daniel Puga, Andrea Kramer   +4 more
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Thermal Plasticity is Regulated by a Key MicroRNA During Range Expansion of an Invasive Fruit Fly

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Populations at the invasion front of Bactrocera dorsalis adapt through reduced phenotypic and gene expression plasticity, a phenomenon likely to be driven by genetic assimilation. We identify a key miRNA‐mediated regulatory axis, in which miR‐276b post‐transcriptionally represses thw, a conserved chitin‐binding gene critical to the cold‐tolerance ...
Yan Zhao, Juntao Hu, Juan Du, Shaokun Guo, Youming Hou, Zhihong Li   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Stochastic Nanoscale Biophysical Cues as a Basis for the Induction of Glioblastoma‐Like Transcriptional Programs in Astrocytes

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Stochastic nanoscale physical cues induce glioblastoma (GBM)‐associated transcriptional traits in naïve astrocytes leading to spontaneous formation of spheroids. Cells within spheroids express activated‐MMP2 and a differential gene expression pattern involving P53 and NOTCH3, providing evidence for a role for changes in brain topography, as observed in
Laurent Starck, Tobias Butelmann, Sabrina Hogan, Melika Sarem, Bernd Heimrich, Ritwick Sawarkar, Marie‐Françoise Ritz, Gregor Hutter, V. Prasad Shastri   +8 more
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A Novel Function of Nonadecanoic Acid in Regulating Glucose Homeostasis

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This study identifies the odd‐chain fatty acid C19:0 as an endogenous ligand of GPR120 that promotes glucose homeostasis via Gαq signaling. In obesity, elevated palmitic acid suppresses endogenous C19:0 production through a miRNA–PPARα–HACL1 pathway, offering a promising direction for understanding the role of OCFAs in human health.
Yanting Hou, Yinghua Ma, Qin Liu, Dingling Ma, Yuxin Tong, Lili Xu, Xiaolong Chu, Jingzhou Wang, Maodi Liang, Mengyuan Zhao, Huizi Zhang, Yurui Su, Jianxin Xie, Cuizhe Wang, Jun Zhang   +14 more
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A Mussel‐Inspired Bioadhesive Patch to Selectively Kill Glioblastoma Cells

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
An innovative mussel‐inspired bioadhesive patch has been developed for post‐surgical glioblastoma treatment. The patch, which adheres strongly in biological environments, releases a localized treatment. This treatment, acting via reactive oxygen species, shows specific toxicity to glioblastoma cells.
Jose Bolaños‐Cardet, Sara Pugliese, Jordi Bruna, Daniel Ruiz‐Molina, Salvio Suárez‐García, Victor J. Yuste   +5 more
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Farnesyltransferase Deficiency in Cardiomyocytes Initiates Senescence and Contributes to Cardiac Fibrosis

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Lipid overload suppresses SREBF2‐mediated FNTB expression, leading to defective Lamin A maturation and nuclear envelope instability. This nuclear catastrophe triggers a pro‐fibrotic senescence program in cardiomyocytes. Notably, restoring nuclear integrity via AAV9‐based gene therapy effectively attenuates cardiac remodeling, identifying the ...
Yuxiao Chen, Lian Lou, Xuan Zhang, Lin Yan, Qi Zhang, Wen Shi, Jie Ding, Xu Lin, Rong Jiang, Shuo Liu, Thida Sok, Pengli Wang, Yun Mou, Jie Han, Shenjiang Hu, Xiaogang Guo, Jian Yang   +16 more
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Heuristically Adaptive Diffusion‐Model Evolutionary Strategy

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Building on the mathematical equivalence between diffusion models and evolutionary algorithms, researchers demonstrate unprecedented control over evolutionary optimization through conditional diffusion. By training diffusion models to associate parameters with specific traits, they can guide evolution toward solutions exhibiting desired behaviors ...
Benedikt Hartl, Yanbo Zhang, Hananel Hazan, Michael Levin   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Adaptation to climate in widespread eucalypt species [PDF]

The long term success of revegetation efforts will depend upon the planted species’ resilience to climate change. Many widespread species grow across a range of climatic conditions and, thus, may possess adaptations that could be utilised to improve ...
Liz McLean, Margaret Byrne, Suzanne Prober   +2 more
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