Two new wolf-spider species in the genus from Asia (Araneae, Lycosidae).

Two new species of the wolf-spider genus Roewer, 1960 are described from Asia: (♂) from Thailand and (♂♀) from China. Detailed species descriptions, morphological photographs, genitalia illustrations, and distribution maps of the new species are presented. Photographs of (Yin & Peng, 1997) are also provided for comparison purposes.

 gen. nov., a new genus of Phrurolithidae (Arachnida, Araneae) from China, with descriptions of four new species.

is described from southwest China, including four new species: (♂♀, Guizhou Province), (♂♀, Hubei Province), (♂♀, Hubei Province), and (♂, Chongqing Municipality). This new genus can be differentiated from other phrurolithid genera by the male palp which has a prolateral tegular apophysis and tegular sheet, and by a small protuberance on the female epigynal plate.

Genomic and Methylomic Signatures Associated With the Maintenance of Genome Stability and Adaptive Evolution in Two Closely Allied Wolf Spiders.

Pardosa spiders, belonging to the wolf spider family Lycosidae, play a vital role in maintaining the health of forest and agricultural ecosystems due to their function in pest control. This study presents chromosome-level genome assemblies for two allied Pardosa species, P. laura and P.

Four new species of Simon, 1884 (Araneae, Linyphiidae) from Jiangjin District of Chongqing, China.

Four new species of the genus Simon, 1884 are described from Jiangjin, Chongqing: (♂), (♂♀), (♂♀), and (♂♀). The new species exhibit distinctive genital features, such as a bifurcated embolus tip in the male palp of and , and embolus tip unbifurcated in The epigynes display more unique characteristics, such as epigynal plate with a pit ventrally on its frontal face in and , which is absent in all other known species. Detailed descriptions, along with photographs of genital characters, somatic features, and a distribution map, are provided.

On three species of ctenids (Araneae: Ctenidae) from Tibet, China.

Three species of the spider family Ctenidae Keyserling, 1877 are recorded from Tibet of China, including two new species described here: Amauropelma medogensis sp. nov. (♂♀) and Bowie rotundus sp.

The wolf spiders of three national parks in Northern Vietnam (Araneae: Lycosidae).

Three wolf spiders (Lycosidae) from Northern Vietnam are described and illustrated, two of them being new species: Allotrochosina serpentina Wang & Li sp. nov. (♂♀) and Sinartoria hamata Wang & Li sp.

Review of the wolf spider genus Xerolycosa Dahl, 1908 from China (Araneae: Lycosidae).

The wolf spider of genus Xerolycosa Dahl, 1908 from China is reviewed, including four species: X. miniata (C.L.

Review of the wolf spider genus Azarkina & Trilikauskas, 2019 from China (Araneae, Lycosidae).

The wolf spider genus Azarkina & Trilikauskas, 2019 from China is reviewed, including two species: (L. Koch, 1878) (♂♀) and (Urita, Tang & Song, 1993) (♂♀). Both species are restricted to northern China, with recorded from China for the first time.

Two genes encoding a bacterial-type ABC transporter function in aluminum tolerance in soybean.

GmABCI5 and GmABCI13 enhance Al tolerance through regulating the composition of root cell wall, and in this process, GmABCI5 and GmABCI13 may act in the form of a complex. Aluminum (Al) toxicity is a major factor limiting plant growth in acidic soils. ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters are involved in plant tolerance to various environmental stresses.

Description of six new crab-spider species and first description of the male of Liu & Yao, 2023 from Medog, Xizang, China (Araneae, Thomisidae).

Seven species of the crab-spider family Thomisidae from Medog, Xizang, China are described here, including six new species: Wang, Lu & Zhang, (♂♀), Wang, Lu & Zhang, (♂♀), Wang, Lu & Zhang, (♂♀), Wang, Lu & Zhang, (♂♀), Wang, Lu & Zhang, (♂♀), and Wang, Lu & Zhang, (♂♀). The male of Liu & Yao, 2023 is described here for the first time. Descriptions and photographs of all the species are provided.

Two Half-Size ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters Are Implicated in Aluminum Tolerance in Soybean.

Aluminum (Al) toxicity severely restricts plant production in acidic soils. ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters participate in plant tolerance to various environmental stresses. However, ABC transporters implicated in soybean Al tolerance are still rare.

Hypoxia-mediated rescue of retinal ganglion cells deficient in mitochondrial complex I is independent of the hypoxia-inducible factor pathway.

Continuous exposure to environmental hypoxia (11% O) has been shown to markedly slow the progressive degeneration of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) in a mouse model of mitochondrial optic neuropathy with RGC-specific deletion of the key mitochondrial complex I accessory subunit ndufs4. As a first step toward identifying the therapeutic mechanism of hypoxia in this model, we conducted a series of experiments to investigate the role of the hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) regulatory pathway in RGC neuroprotection. Vglut2-Cre; ndufs4 mice were crossed with strains bearing floxed alleles of the negative HIF regulatory vhl or of the two major HIF α-subunit isoforms, Hif1α and Hif2α.

Strength degradation characteristics and damage constitutive model of sandstone under freeze-thaw cycles.

Thorough investigation into the laws governing frozen rock damage in high-altitude and cold regions can offer valuable insights for advancing infrastructure construction, ecological environment protection, and sustainable development on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. This study combined with the seasonal variation patterns of frozen rocks in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, and processed the rock samples using a freeze-thaw interval of -20 °C~20 °C. Uniaxial compression test was conducted based on the MTS816 rock mechanics testing system.

Lanthanum chloride exerts therapeutic potential for chronic kidney disease by suppressing nanohydroxyapatite-induced mitophagy and mitochondria-mediated apoptosis.

Objective: To investigate the protective effect of lanthanum chloride on kidney injury in chronic kidney disease and its mechanism.

Methods: 1. Patients with CKD stage 2-5 were selected to analyze the effect of lanthanum-containing preparations on CKD.

Accelerated Longitudinal Glycemic Changes in Relation to Urinary Toxic/Essential Metals and Metal Mixtures Among Mexican Americans Living in Starr County, Texas.

Objective: Metal and metalloid exposures (hereafter "metals") are associated with adverse health outcomes, including type 2 diabetes; however, previous studies were largely cross-sectional or underpowered. Furthermore, underserved racial and ethnic groups are underrepresented in environmental health research despite having higher rates of type 2 diabetes and a greater risk of metal exposures. Consequently, we evaluated continuous glycemic traits in relation to baseline urinary toxic metal, essential metal, and metal mixtures in a cohort of Mexican American adults.

 gen. nov., a new genus of Cicurinidae (Arachnida, Araneae) from Xizang, China, with description of two new species.

Wang & Zhang, , a new genus belonging to Cicurinidae, is established, and two new species are described, Wang & Zhang, (♂♀, type species) and Wang & Zhang, (♂♀), from Xizang, China. Detailed descriptions of somatic features and genital characteristics, photos of the habitus, photos and drawings of the copulatory organs, and a distribution map are provided.

MgAl-LDH nanoflowers as a novel sensing material for high-performance humidity sensing.

This work details a novel application of MgAl-LDH nanoflowers, applied in the fabrication of humidity sensors using quartz crystal microbalance (QCM). An oscillating circuit approach has been utilized to thoroughly investigate the humidity detection characteristics of QCM sensors that are fabricated using MgAl-LDH nanoflowers. The examination encompassed various parameters such as the sensors' response, humidity hysteresis, repeatability, and stability.

Predictors of Toxic Metal/Metalloid Exposures Among Mexican Americans in Starr County, Texas.

Background: Arsenic, cadmium, and lead are toxic elements that widely contaminate our environment. These toxicants are associated with acute and chronic health problems, and evidence suggests that minority communities, including Hispanic/Latino Americans, are disproportionately exposed. Few studies have assessed culturally specific predictors of exposure to understand the potential drivers of racial/ethnic exposure disparities.

Ant-eating spiders from Xizang, China (Araneae, Zodariidae).

Six species of the ant-eating spider of the family Zodariidae are described from Xizang, China, including five new species: (♀), (♂♀), (♂), (♂♀), and (♂♀). The female of (Hu, 2001) is described here for the first time. Descriptions and photographs of all the species are provided.

A new genus and three new species of Hahniidae (Araneae) from China.

A new genus of comb-tailed spider (Hahniidae), , is described based on three new species from the high-altitude areas of China: (♂♀, Chongqing and Hubei), (♂♀, Guizhou), and (♀, Chongqing). Digital images, illustrations, and a distribution map are provided.

Improved Stability and Gate Reliability of GaN-Based MIS-HEMTs by Employing Alternating O Plasma Treatment.

The stability and gate reliability of AlGaN/GaN metal-insulator-semiconductor high-electron-mobility transistors (MIS-HEMTs) with alternating O plasma treatment were systematically investigated in this article. It was found that the conduction band offset at the AlO/AlGaN interface was elevated to 2.4 eV, which contributed to the suppressed gate leakage current.