Complete genome sequence of a new virus, a tentative member of the family Geminiviridae, infecting hedge bindweed (Calystegia sepium) in South Korea.

The family Convolvulaceae comprises approximately 50-60 genera with approximately 1600-1700 species, exhibiting a rich diversity of morphological characteristics and occupying a broad range of ecological habitats. High-throughput sequencing identified a tentative new virus in the family Geminiviridae infecting Calystegia sepium var. japonica in South Korea.

Complete nucleotide sequence of chrysanthemum virus D, a polero-like virus.

A putative new polerovirus, named "chrysanthemum virus D" (ChVD), was detected in a Chrysanthemum morifolium plant in South Korea. The virus was identified by high-throughput sequencing and confirmed by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. The entire ChVD genome is composed of 5,963 nucleotides and contains seven open reading frames (ORF0-5 and ORF3a), which are arranged similarly to those of other poleroviruses.

Complete genome sequence of a new putative member of the genus Pelarspovirus that infects Quercus aliena Blume in South Korea.

The complete nucleotide sequence of a newly discovered virus infecting Quercus aliena Blume, tentatively named "quercus leafroll virus" (QLRV), was determined through high-throughput and Sanger sequencing. The sequence comprises 3,940 nucleotides, has five open reading frames, and has a typical pelarspovirus genome organization, with neither 3' polyadenylation nor a 5' cap. The proteins encoded by QLRV share 17.

Molecular characterization of a novel umbra-like virus from Thuja orientalis (arborvitae) in South Korea.

A novel umbra-like virus was identified in arborvitae in South Korea using RNA sequencing (RNA-seq). The virus identified was tentatively named "arborvitae umbra-like virus" (AULV) and contained a 4,300-nucleotide genome organized into four non-structural open reading frames (ORFs). Cloning and Sanger sequencing were used to confirm the viral contig sequence and determine the size of the genome.

Structure-Controlled Carbon Hosts for Dendrite-Free Aqueous Zinc Batteries.

The surging demand for environmental-friendly and safe electrochemical energy storage systems has driven the development of aqueous zinc (Zn)-ion batteries (ZIBs). However, metallic Zn anodes suffer from severe dendrite growth and large volume change, resulting in a limited lifetime for aqueous ZIB applications. Here, it is shown that 3D mesoporous carbon (MC) with controlled carbon and defect configurations can function as a highly reversible and dendrite-free Zn host, enabling the stable operation of aqueous ZIBs.

Effect of supercooling on storage ability of different beef cuts in comparison to traditional storage methods.

The effect of supercooling on different beef cuts was evaluated compared with traditional storage methods. Beef striploins and topsides were stored under freezing, refrigeration, or supercooling conditions and their storage ability and quality were analyzed during 28 days of storage. The total aerobic bacteria, pH, and volatile basic nitrogen were higher in the supercooled beef than in the frozen beef, but lower than in the refrigerated one, regardless of the type of cut.

Complete genome sequence of Stellaria aquatica virus B, a novel polerovirus that infects Stellaria aquatica.

The complete genome sequence of Stellaria aquatica virus B (StAVB), a new member of the genus Polerovirus that infects Stellaria aquatica, was determined using high-throughput RNA sequencing with confirmation by Sanger sequencing. The complete StAVB genome (GenBank accession no. OP389993) is 5,900 nucleotide (nt) long with seven open reading frames (ORF0-5 and ORF3a) that encode putative proteins (P0-P5 and P3a) in a similar configuration to that of other typical poleroviruses.

Effect of Temperature Abuse on Quality and Metabolites of Frozen/Thawed Beef Loins.

The objective of this study was to examine the effect of temperature abuse prior to cold storage on changes in quality and metabolites of frozen/thawed beef loin. The aerobic packaged samples were assigned to three groups: refrigeration (4°C) (CR); freezing (-18°C for 6 d) and thawing (20±1°C for 1 d), followed by refrigeration (4°C) (FT); temperature abuse (20°C for 6 h) prior to freezing (-18°C for 6 d) and thawing (20±1°C for 1 d), followed by refrigeration (4°C) (AFT). FT and AFT resulted in higher volatile basic nitrogen (VBN) values than CR (p<0.

Effect of cutting time and cooking temperature on physicochemical properties of chicken breast meat emulsion sausage with olive oil.

This study aimed to optimize the emulsification of olive oil in chicken sausage production at varying cutting times (30, 45, and 60 s) and cooking temperatures (63, 73, and 83°C). Pork backfat sausages were prepared as controls, using the same variables. The quality attributes of the sausages were analyzed, and the distribution of lipid droplets was identified using confocal laser scanning microscopy.

Efficacy of Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids in Single-Sided Deafness: A Systematic Review.

Objectives: Bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHAs) have been known to partially restore some of the functions lost in subjects with single-sided deafness (SSD). Our aims in this systemic review were to analyze the present capabilities of BAHAs in the context of SSD, and to evaluate the efficacy of BAHAs in improving speech recognition in noisy conditions, sound localization, and subjective outcomes.

Design: A systematic search was undertaken until August 2015 by two independent reviewers, with disagreements resolved by consensus.

Highly efficient and durable TiN nanofiber electrocatalyst supports.

To date, carbon-based materials including various carbon nanostructured materials have been extensively used as an electrocatalyst support for proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) applications due to their practical nature. However, carbon dissolution or corrosion caused by high electrode potential in the presence of O2 and/or water has been identified as one of the main failure modes for the device operation. Here, we report the first TiN nanofiber (TNF)-based nonwoven structured materials to be constructed via electrospinning and subsequent two-step thermal treatment processes as a support for the PEMFC catalyst.