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Polyphyletic origin of the genus Physarum (Physarales, Myxomycetes) revealed by nuclear rDNA mini-chromosome analysis and group I intron synapomorphy

BMC Evolutionary Biology, 2012
Background Physarales represents the largest taxonomic order among the plasmodial slime molds (myxomycetes). Physarales is of particular interest since the two best-studied myxomycete species, Physarum polycephalum and Didymium iridis, belong to this ...
Nandipati Satish CR, Haugli Kari, Coucheron Dag H, Haskins Edward F, Johansen Steinar D   +4 more
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Multistable Physical Neural Networks

Advanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 7, Issue 6, June 2025.
This article presents the integration of mechanical bistability into physical neural networks (PNNs), enabling memory retention and bridging computation with physical action. By mapping the equilibrium states of bistable, liquid‐filled chambers, it explores stability and introduces global and local training algorithms.
Ben‐Haim Eran, Givli Sefi, Or Yizhar, Gat D. Amir   +3 more
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Physarum Polycephalum Syllogistic L-Systems and Judaic Roots of Unconventional Computing

Studies in Logic, Grammar and Rhetoric, 2016
We show that in Kabbalah, the esoteric teaching of Judaism, there were developed ideas of unconventional automata in which operations over characters of the Hebrew alphabet can simulate all real processes producing appropriate strings in accordance with ...
Schumann Andrew
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Transcriptomic changes arising during light-induced sporulation in Physarum polycephalum

BMC Genomics, 2010
Background Physarum polycephalum is a free-living amoebozoan protist displaying a complex life cycle, including alternation between single- and multinucleate stages through sporulation, a simple form of cell differentiation.
Glockner Gernot, Barrantes Israel, Meyer Sonja, Marwan Wolfgang   +3 more
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Microbial Art Fixation on Agar Plate: MicArt Fixation for Microbiology Teaching

Journal of Basic Microbiology, Volume 65, Issue 6, June 2025.
ABSTRACT Art based science materials engage students for learning all of the unseen microscobic creatures in easy way microbiology field. In this study we aimed to visualize bacterial and fungal species in artistic way. Inoculation of the colourful strains on agar plate as painting the agar with bacteria, provides beautiful round scenes and clear ...
Hatice Nur Halipci Topsakal, Murat Can Asarkaya, Ecem Akcan, Melih Çifçi, Rojda Karaman, Sudenaz Doğan, Elif Nur Çelik, Betül Bakir, Yasemin Günter, Okan Aydoğan   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Physarum Polycephalum Network Construction [PDF]

, 2020
The slime mold Physarum polycephalum creates a tubular plasmodial network between food sources when foraging. We expect through the lens of optimal foraging theory for these tubes to connect food sources in the most efficient, cost effective, and also ...
Ishii, Rei
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Biological activities and chemical compositions of slime tracks and crude exopolysaccharides isolated from plasmodia of Physarum polycephalum and Physarella oblonga

BMC Biotechnology, 2017
Background The myxomycetes derive their common name (slime molds) from the multinucleate trophic stage (plasmodium) in the life cycle, which typically produces a noticeable amount of slimy materials, some of which is normally left behind as a “slime ...
Tuyen T.M Huynh, Trung V. Phung, Steven L. Stephenson, Hanh T.M Tran   +3 more
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Natural polymer‐based hydrogels: Types, functionality, food applications, environmental significance and future perspectives: An updated review

Food Biomacromolecules, Volume 2, Issue 1, Page 84-105, March 2025.
Abstract Hydrogels of natural, synthetic and hybrid origin are used in various food applications in modern days. Among them, natural polymer‐based hydrogels are becoming increasingly popular in the food industry owing to their structural diversity, biocompatibility, affordability, biodegradability and non‐toxicity compared to their synthetic ...
Piyumi Chathurangi Wanniarachchi, Iranga Thejana Paranagama, Piyumi Amanda Idangodage, Bhagya Nallaperuma, Thanuranga Tharushi Samarasinghe, Chathuni Jayathilake   +5 more
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Advances in Aureobasidium research: Paving the path to industrial utilization

Microbial Biotechnology, Volume 17, Issue 8, August 2024.
The extremotolerant fungus Aureobasidium chassis can utilize a broad spectrum of substrates to synthesize value‐added products including pullulan, polyol lipids, polymalate, and melanin. We furthermore describe available genetic engineering tools and up‐scaling approaches.
Difan Xiao, Marielle Driller, Marie Dielentheis‐Frenken, Frederick Haala, Philipp Kohl, Karla Stein, Lars M. Blank, Till Tiso   +7 more
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Nanomaterials as Microglia Modulators in the Treatment of Central Nervous System Disorders

Advanced Healthcare Materials, Volume 13, Issue 12, May 7, 2024.
Microglia activation states M1 and M2, besides their physiological roles, play key roles in the onset and progression of various CNS disorders. The modulation of microglia activity using nanomaterials represents a promising therapeutic approach for the treatment of these diseases (created with BioRender.com).
Matteo Battaglini, Attilio Marino, Margherita Montorsi, Alessio Carmignani, Maria Cristina Ceccarelli, Gianni Ciofani   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source