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Svenja K. Müller, Rahul N. Acharya, Mingyi Zhang
Keywords: Department of Developmental Biology, University of Freiburg, Germany; Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India; Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
Morphogenesis, the biological process that causes an organism to develop its shape, is a crucial aspect of developmental biology. This study aims to elucidate the integrative mechanisms underlying epithelial folding, a fundamental morphogenetic process in vertebrates. Employing a combination of live...
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Astrid M. Fischer, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Priya N. Kumar
Keywords: Department of Cell Biology, University of Heidelberg, Germany; Laboratory of Molecular Cytology, University of Tokyo, Japan; Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India
Organelle dynamics are critical to cellular homeostasis and adaptation to stress. This study investigates the mechanisms underlying mitochondrial redistribution in response to cellular stress in mammalian cells. We aimed to elucidate the role of cytoskeletal elements and motor proteins during this p...
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Franziska Müller-Lang, Hiroki Matsuda, Samuel O. Nkosi
Keywords: Department of Neurobiology, University of Freiburg, Germany; Department of Brain Science, University of Tokyo, Japan; Neuroscience Research Institute, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Understanding the intricate interactions within neural circuits is critical for deciphering the complex functionalities of the brain. This study aims to explore the dynamic properties of cortical microcircuits, focusing on synaptic plasticity and information flow. Utilizing advanced in vivo calcium ...
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Karl-Heinz M. Neumann, Ling Xiaofeng, Priya M. Das
Keywords: Department of Cell Biology, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany; School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China; Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India
The complex interplay between the MAPK and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways plays a critical role in cellular processes such as proliferation, differentiation, and survival. Despite extensive research, the precise mechanisms of crosstalk remain elusive. This study aims to unravel the dynamic interactions...
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Fatima Al-Rashidi, Hans-Jürgen Braun, Kenji Watanabe, Olga Petrova
Keywords: Department of Molecular Biology, University of Warsaw, Poland; Institute of Genetic Sciences, National Taiwan University, Taiwan; Center for Genomic Research, Indian Institute of Science, India; Department of Biochemistry, Kyoto University, Japan
DNA repair is a critical process that maintains genomic stability and protects against carcinogenesis. The modulation of homologous recombination (HR) pathways has shown promise in enhancing DNA repair fidelity. This study aims to elucidate the role of Rad51 protein in promoting efficient HR-mediate...
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Ingrid Hansen-Berg, Chukwuemeka Okafor, Sakura Yamamoto
Keywords: Department of Developmental Biology, University of Warsaw, Poland; Institute of Stem Cell Biology, Tsinghua University, China; Department of Biotechnology, University of Milan, Italy
Stem cells possess the unique ability to differentiate into various cell types, rendering them crucial for regenerative medicine. The Wnt signaling pathway is pivotal in regulating stem cell fate, though its precise role in lineage specification remains to be fully elucidated. This study aimed to de...
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Tomasz Wojciechowski, Aisha B. Ibrahim, Carlos M. Fuentes
Keywords: Department of Neuroscience, Kyoto University, Japan; Institute of Biophysics, Indian Institute of Science, India; Department of Biophysics, University of Warsaw, Poland
Optogenetics has revolutionized the field of neuroscience by enabling precise spatial and temporal control of neuronal activity. Despite significant advancements, challenges remain in achieving high temporal precision and minimizing photo-toxicity in complex neuronal networks. This study aims to opt...
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Patricia R. Okonkwo, Sven-Erik Lindqvist, Mei-Hua Wang
Keywords: Department of Ecology, University of Warsaw, Poland; Institute of Ecology and Evolution, National Taiwan University, Taiwan; Department of Environmental Science, University of Florence, Italy
Urban forest ecosystems are increasingly recognized for their role in biodiversity conservation amidst expanding urbanization. However, the intricate trophic interactions within these ecosystems remain underexplored, particularly under the influence of climate change. This study aims to elucidate th...
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KASTRIOT KORRO1, RIGERS BAKIU2, ANNA MARIA TOLOMEO3, GIANFRANCO SANTOVITO4*
Keywords: Aquaculture, Butrinti Lake, Cape of Stillo, Mytilus galloprovincialis, Rotavirus
Mediterranean mussel (M. galloprovincialis) is the most common bivalve species in the Mediterranean sea, able to survive across broad ranges of temperature and salinity. Albania is the 4th largest European producer of M. galloprovincialis, after Italy, Greece and France and there is an increasing tr...
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Michela Balconi, Maria Elide Vanutelli
Keywords: social ranking perception, alpha oscillation, BAS, LoC, lateralization effect
The neurophysiological basis of social ranking perception underlying the execution of cooperative joint-actions was explored in the present study. Self-perception of social ranking, personality trait (Behavioural Activation System, BAS, and Locus of Control, LoC) and brain oscillations were consider...
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Okezie, Amachukwu Chibuzo (PhD)
Keywords: Electronic, Financial, Fraud, Regulation, Framework
Customers’ understanding of the framework for regulating electronic fraud in Nigeria is low, leading to low level of confidence in the system. In addition, the regulatory framework for electronic fraud is ineffective. These two facts have made the combating of electronic fraud difficult. This pape...
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Clipa Catalin, Danilet Magdalena, Clipa Anca
Keywords: Country of origin effect, buy national, product category, consumer perception
In the context of globalization, international trade has become more intense between nations. This exploratory research aims to identify the Romanian consumers' perception of the country of origin (COO). In the present research, we analyze two perspectives of the effect of the country of origin: tha...
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Demokaan Demirel
Keywords: Health Sector, Turkey
Information systems play an essential role in the production, sharing, storage, and transmission of information across various fields. Hospital information management systems used in the health sector actively meet the needs of physicians, administrators, and patients. These systems ensure data is c...
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Laila Lokosang, Shaun Ramroop, Temesgen Zewotir
Keywords: Shocks; strained livelihoods; Generalized Linear Mixed Model; ordered categories; food consumption score
This article explores a statistically robust technique for assessing the likelihood of food insecurity risk in distressful livelihood situations amidst intense humanitarian crisis. Using South Sudan as a case study, a Generalized Linear Mixed Model was fitted to data from food insecurity surveillanc...
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Elora Pervin, Firoz Mahmud, Md. Shahidur Rashid Bhuiyan, Md. Maksudul Haque
Keywords: Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Designing breeding programs for rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) cultivars with improved seed and oil yields requires information about the genetic variability of traits. In this study, 40 rapeseed genotypes were evaluated for genetic variation and relationships between 12 agro-morphological characters....