A Honey Bee In-and-Out Counting Method Based on Multiple Object Tracking Algorithm.

The honey bee () is of great significance to both the ecological environment and human society, providing bee products and making a significant contribution to the pollination of crops [...

Corrigendum: Immune regulation and prognostic prediction model establishment and validation of PSMB6 in lung adenocarcinoma.

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Immune regulation and prognostic prediction model establishment and validation of PSMB6 in lung adenocarcinoma.

Lung cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors, and patients are often diagnosed at an advanced stage, posing a substantial risk to human health, so it is crucial to establish a model to forecast the prognosis of patients with lung cancer. Recent research has indicated that proteasome 20S subunit 6 (PSMB6) may be closely associated with anti-apoptotic pathways, and proliferation transduction signals in tumor cells of different tumors. However, the precise role of PSMB6 in the immunoregulatory processes within lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is yet to be elucidated.

An integrated method for phenotypic analysis of wheat based on multi-view image sequences: from seedling to grain filling stages.

Wheat exhibits complex characteristics during its growth, such as extensive tillering, slender and soft leaves, and severe organ cross-obscuration, posing a considerable challenge in full-cycle phenotypic monitoring. To address this, this study presents a synthesized method based on SFM-MVS (Structure-from-Motion, Multi-View Stereo) processing for handling and segmenting wheat point clouds, covering the entire growth cycle from seedling to grain filling stages. First, a multi-view image acquisition platform was constructed to capture image sequences of wheat plants, and dense point clouds were generated using SFM-MVS technology.

Multiomics analysis reveals the molecular mechanisms underlying virulence in Rhizoctonia and jasmonic acid-mediated resistance in Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum).

Rhizoctonia solani is a devastating soil-borne pathogen that seriously threatens the cultivation of economically important crops. Multiple strains with a very broad host range have been identified, but only 1 (AG1-IA, which causes rice sheath blight disease) has been examined in detail. Here, we analyzed AG4-HGI 3 originally isolated from Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum), but with a host range comparable to AG1-IA.

Construction and validation of an angiogenesis-related lncRNA prognostic model in lung adenocarcinoma.

There is increasing evidence that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) can be used as potential prognostic factors for cancer. This study aimed to develop a prognostic model for lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) using angiogenesis-related long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) as potential prognostic factors. Transcriptome data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) were analyzed to identify aberrantly expressed angiogenesis-related lncRNAs in LUAD.

Rewiring of the seed metabolome during Tartary buckwheat domestication.

Crop domestication usually leads to the narrowing genetic diversity. However, human selection mainly focuses on visible traits, such as yield and plant morphology, with most metabolic changes being invisible to the naked eye. Buckwheat accumulates abundant bioactive substances, making it a dual-purpose crop with excellent nutritional and medical value.

JAZ8 Interacts With VirE3 Attenuating Agrobacterium Mediated Root Tumorigenesis.

can cause crown gall tumors by transferring both an oncogenic piece of DNA (T-DNA) and several effector proteins into a wide range of host plants. For the translocated effector VirE3 multiple functions have been reported. It acts as a transcription factor in the nucleus binding to the pBrp TFIIB-like protein to activate the expression of , an F-box protein involved in degradation of the VirE2 and VIP1 proteins, facilitating -mediated transformation.

Interaction of the causal agent of apricot bud gall Acalitus phloeocoptes (Nalepa) with apricot: Implications in infested tissues.

Apricot bud gall mite, Acalitus phloeocoptes (Nalepa), is a destructive arthropod pest that causes significant economic losses to apricot trees worldwide. The current study explores the ways to understand the mode of dispersal of A. phloeocoptes, the development and ultrastructure of apricot bud gall, and the role of phytohormones in the formation of the apricot bud galls.

Jasmonic acid-responsive RRTF1 transcription factor controls DTX18 gene expression in hydroxycinnamic acid amide secretion.

Jasmonates (JAs) are plant hormones that regulate the biosynthesis of many secondary metabolites, such as hydroxycinnamic acid amides (HCAAs), through jasmonic acid (JA)-responsive transcription factors (TFs). HCAAs are renowned for their role in plant defense against pathogens. The multidrug and toxic compound extrusion transporter DETOXIFICATION18 (DTX18) has been shown to mediate the extracellular accumulation of HCAAs p-coumaroylagmatine (CouAgm) at the plant surface for defense response.

Preparation and Characterization of Wood-Plastic Nanocomposites Based on Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene.

The new wood-plastic nanocomposites (WPC) based on acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) resin was successfully blended with ABS and poplar flour (PF) through a HAAKE rheomix. The mechanical properties of nanocomposites, except for flexural modulus, were reduced after increasing the PF content. SEM photos show the reduction resulting from weak interfacial adhesion between the PF phase and ABS phase.

First report of Rhizoctonia solani AG-4 HGI Causing Stem Canker on Fagopyrum tataricum (Tartary buckwheat) in China.

Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum) is an ideal functional food source, which is well known to be gluten-free and rich in proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and flavonoids of various pharmaceutical uses, such as rutin, quercitin and epicatechin (Zhou, M et al. 2018). The Rhizoctonia solani AG-4 HGIII causing severe canker disease was first isolated from common buckwheat (F.

A Review on Health Information Behavior Study Between 1998 and 2018 in China.

As a part of our research project (Beijing Social Science Foundation Project, No. 18XCB007), this study aims to provide an overview of the state of art of health information behavior study in China for the past decades. There were 43 studies that met our selection criteria, and they were reviewed regarding to their research objects, methods, and frequent research topics respectively, which provides guidance for future research in this area.

Serum starvation induces cell death in NSCLC via miR-224.

Increasing evidence suggests that microRNAs (miRNAs) may be involved in the occurrence and progression of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In the present study, we used serum-starved A549 cells emulating tumor under a nutrient depletion stress in the microenvironment. We first detected the expression level of miR-224 between tumor tissues and the adjacent normal tissues.

Improved Flame-Retardant and Ceramifiable Properties of EVA Composites by Combination of Ammonium Polyphosphate and Aluminum Hydroxide.

Ceramifiable flame-retardant ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer composites for wire and cable sheathing materials were prepared through melt compounding with ammonium polyphosphate (APP), aluminum hydroxide (ATH) and fluorophlogopite mica as the addition agents. The effects of ammonium polyphosphate, alumina trihydrate, and APP/ATH hybrid on the flame retardant, as well as on the thermal and ceramifiable properties of EVA composites, were investigated. The results demonstrated that the composites with the ratio of APP:ATH = 1:1 displayed the best flame retardancy and the greatest char residues among the various EVA composites.

The Correlation of Visfatin and Its Gene Polymorphism with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

To investigate the protein expression of visfatin and its gene polymorphism in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. The plasma level of visfatin was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and the genotypes rs59744560, rs9770242, and rs61330082 in the visfatin gene were detected by gene sequencing. This study revealed that plasma levels of visfatin in NSCLC patients were significantly higher than the levels in healthy people ( < 0.

A 3D assessment and feedback tool for Ankylosing Spondylitis from the perspective of healthcare professionals.

To investigate the utility of 3D visualization technology to augment assessment and feedback for Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), a visualization prototype was developed, and both subjective and objective measures of current assessment instruments were compared. To verify and establish a base-line for the prototype's effectiveness, motion data and measurement data from a healthy adult in a laboratory environment were collected. To validate the prototype, a qualitative evaluation was undertaken using multiple methods including a pilot study, focus groups, and individual interviews.

A visualisation tool for augmenting assessment of ankylosing spondylitis.

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a chronic condition which requires clinical assessment to inform the management of AS, the intent being to alleviate the symptoms and to improve the health of the suffering person. An integral part of the current assessment is the measurements taken of a number of subjective and objective factors that affect the person's health status. There is growing awareness that the protocols and means of taking the measurements are both inaccurate and inconsistent.

Virtual reality: towards a novel treatment environment for ankylosing spondylitis.

The objective of this paper is to outline the project that eventually seeks to visualize clinical knowledge found within the record; the immediate task being to create a model that can be deployed for therapeutic purposes. How therapies for a certain type of chronically ill patient can benefit from Virtual Reality (VR) tools is investigated. Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is selected as a test condition.