Effects of X-ray irradiation on the fitness of the established invasive pest fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda.

Background: Spodoptera frugiperda has spread to Africa, Asia, and Oceania, posing a serious threat to global agriculture. We estimated the appropriate dose of X-ray sterilization for S. frugiperda using an X-ray irradiation instrument to investigate environmentally acceptable control techniques, laying the framework for future applications of sterile insect technology (SIT) to manage the pest environmentally-friendly.

lncRNA AABR07005593.1 potentiates PM-induced interleukin-6 expression by targeting MCCC1.

Background: Fine particle pollution, specifically pollution by fine particulate matter (PM), remains a significant concern in developing countries and plays an important role in the development and progression of respiratory diseases. Increasing evidences have demonstrated that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) may act as vital molecules by binding to specific RNA-binding protein (RBP); however, their relationship with PM pollution is largely unexplored.

Objective: We investigated the association between lncRNA and respiratory system inflammation caused by PM.

A Novel External Quality Assessment of Chromosomal Karyotype Analysis Based on Chimera Image Assembly.

Objective: This study aimed to establish a new external quality assessment (EQA) of chromosomal karyotype analysis.

Methods: Chimeric assembly A1 was established by collecting chimeric chromosome images prepared artificially from chromosomally abnormal amniocytes remaining after prenatal diagnosis. Chimeric assembly B1 and nonchimeric assembly C1 were constructed through the collection of chimeric and nonchimeric chromosome images from prenatal diagnosis, respectively.

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Estimation of the Potential Infestation Area of Newly-invaded Fall Armyworm in the Yangtze River Valley of China.

The fall armyworm (FAW), native to the Americas, has rapidly invaded the whole of Southern China since January 2019. In addition, it can survive and breed in the key maize- and rice- growing area of the Yangtze River Valley. Furthermore, this pest is also likely to continue infiltrating other cropping regions in China, where food security is facing a severe threat.

[Expression and clinical significance of Toll-like receptors in human renal carcinoma cell 786-0 and normal renal cell HK-2].

Objective: To investigate the expression of toll-like receptors (TLR1-TLR10) in human renal carcinoma cell 786-0 and normal renal cell HK-2 and discuss the significance of TLRs in the development of renal carcinoma.

Methods: Human renal carcinoma cell 786-0 (experimental group) and normal renal cell HK-2 (control group) were cultured. The expression of TLR1-TLR10 was detected by real-time fluorogenic quantitative PCR (FQ-PCR).

[Application of SF-36 scale on pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Yunnan province of China and southern Thailand].

Objective: To explore the effect of SF-36 scale being applied in different countries under different culture and to describe the quality of life of pulmonary tuberculosis patients in China and Thailand.

Methods: SF-36 scale was applied to pulmonary tuberculosis patients in both countries using face to face interview.

Results: Many coefficients among domains were greater than 0.