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Widespread use of the “ascidian” mitochondrial genetic code in tunicates [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

F1000Research, 2020
Background: Ascidians, a tunicate class, use a mitochondrial genetic code that is distinct from vertebrates and other invertebrates. Though it has been used to translate the coding sequences from other tunicate species on a case-by-case basis, it is has ...
Julien Pichon, Nicholas M. Luscombe, Charles Plessy   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Integration of epigenetics into ecotoxicology: insights and fundamental research needs

Biological Reviews, Volume 101, Issue 2, Page 826-847, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Epigenetics refers to heritable changes in genome function that occur without direct alterations to the DNA sequence. A multitude of environmental contaminants can influence the epigenetic marks of a genome. Changes of epigenetic marks including DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non‐coding RNAs can induce alterations at the gene ...
Albano Pinto, Jana Asselman, Patrícia Pereira, Joana Luísa Pereira   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Robotic Materials With Bioinspired Microstructures for High Sensitivity and Fast Actuation

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 15, 13 March 2026.
In the review paper, design rationale and approaches for bioinspired sensors and actuators in robotics applications are presented. These bioinspired microstructure strategies implemented in both can improve the performance in several ways. Also, recent ideas and innovations that embed robotic materials with logic and computation with it are part of the
Sakshi Sakshi, Rohit Pratyush Behera, Hongyu Zhou, Yifan Wang, Hortense Le Ferrand   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A simple inland culture system provides insights into ascidian post-embryonic developmental physiology

Open Biology
Maintenance and breeding of experimental organisms are fundamental to life sciences, but both initial and running costs, and hands-on zootechnical demands can be challenging for many laboratories. Here, we first aimed to further develop a simple protocol
Birthe Thuesen Mathiesen, Mayu Ohta, Boris Pinto De Magalhaes, Chiara Castelletti, Vincenzo Perria, Keaton Schuster, Lionel Christiaen, Naoyuki Ohta   +7 more
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Navigating the Ethereal Tightrope: The Nanogenerator Manipulates Neurons for Immune Equilibrium

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 14, 9 March 2026.
This review explores how nanogenerators modulate neuroimmune responses, offering innovative strategies for treating neurological disorders. By interfacing with neural pathways, they enable precise control of immune activity, especially via vagus nerve stimulation.
Jia Du, Rui Deng, Ya Wu, Hong‐Xia Ren, Zong‐Hong Lin, Yang‐Bao Miao   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Where Are You From? Finding the Origin of the Recently Observed Sprat in Iceland Using a Panel of SNPs

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 3, March 2026.
European sprat can be divided into distinct genetic groups in the NE Atlantic, that is, Norwegian fjords, Baltic Sea and an oceanic component. The species has been increasingly reported in Icelandic waters since 2017. To investigate the source of introduction, Icelandic sprat has been genotyped and analyzed in comparison with existing reference data ...
María Quintela, Roger Lille‐Langøy, Christophe Pampoulie, Jón Sólmundsson, Fernando Ayllon, Kevin A. Glover, Florian Berg, Cecilie Kvamme   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

New Clavelina (Ascidiacea) Species from the Bahamas

Taxonomy
The ascidian fauna of the Bahamas remains grossly understudied. Here, we examined specimens of the genus Clavelina collected from four Bahamian islands using morphological observations and genetic barcoding.
Xavier Turon, Susanna López-Legentil
doaj   +1 more source

Synthesis of Carboxylic Cellulose Nanocrystals From Yellow Thatching Grass (Hyparrhenia filipendula) via Citric Acid Hydrolysis

Energy Science &Engineering, Volume 14, Issue 3, Page 1322-1338, March 2026.
Fractionation of yellow thatching grass using sodium hydroxide and deep eutectic solvent Carboxylated Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) were successfully synthesized via hydrolysis with 80 wt% citric acid at 120°C for 4 h Variations in CNC characteristics were observed based on the fractionation method used ABSTRACT Grass is an abundant and renewable ...
Fildah Ayaa, Michael Lubwama, Samuel Ayodele Iwarere, Michael Olawale Daramola, John Baptist Kirabira   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

An organismal perspective on C. intestinalis development, origins and diversification

eLife, 2015
The ascidian Ciona intestinalis, commonly known as a ‘sea squirt’, has become an important model for embryological studies, offering a simple blueprint for chordate development.
Matthew J Kourakis, William C Smith
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Cellulose‐Based Nanocomposites in Drug Delivery and Antimicrobial Therapies: Emerging Innovations and Translational Outlook

MedComm – Biomaterials and Applications, Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2026.
Applications of cellulose‐based nanocomposites in antimicrobial drug delivery. ABSTRACT Cellulose‐based nanocomposites have emerged as sustainable and versatile biomaterials with promising applications in drug delivery and antimicrobial therapy.
Suraj Kumar, Rishabha Malviya, Sathvik Belagodu Sridhar, Tarun Wadhwa, Javedh Shareef   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source