Environmental DNA to track endangered Gobiobotia naktongensis: Assessment of distribution and habitat requirements.

Because of their noninvasive nature and high detection sensitivity, eDNA-based aquatic ecosystem surveys are useful for monitoring rare, elusive indicator species. Advancements in statistical techniques have expanded their use beyond simple population tracking to predict potential habitats based on the environmental conditions of sites detected eDNA. This study used species-specific molecular marker and targeted qPCR techniques to assess the distribution and habitat requirements of the endangered Gobiobotia naktongensis, a flagship fish species in Korean sandy river systems with increased public interest related to habitat restoration evaluations associated with dam construction.

Sphingosine-1-Phosphate-Cathelicidin Axis Plays a Pivotal Role in the Development of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is a common skin cancer caused by mutagenesis resulting from excess UVR or other types of oxidative stress. These stressors also upregulate the production of a cutaneous innate immune element, cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide (CAMP), through endoplasmic reticulum stress-initiated, sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) signaling pathway. Although CAMP has beneficial antimicrobial activities, it also can be proinflammatory and procarcinogenic.

Complete chloroplast genome of (C.S. Yook & J.G. Kim) B.U. Oh 2005 (Aristolochiaceae), a Korean endemic species.

, a species endemic to Korea, has a limited distribution across the Korean Peninsula and is used in traditional medicine. Despite its importance, the genome structure, genetic composition, and phylogenetic relationships based on its chloroplast genome have not been documented. In this study, the complete chloroplast genome of was newly assembled.

Diesel Particulate Matter Permeation into Normal Human Skin and Intervention Using a Topical Ceramide Formulation.

Introduction: Diesel particulate matter (DPM) emitted from diesel engines is a major source of air pollutants. DPM is composed of elemental carbon, which adsorbs organic compounds including toxic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The skin, as well as airways, is directly exposed to DPM, and association of atopic dermatitis, psoriasis flares, and premature skin aging with air pollutant levels has been documented.

The complete chloroplast genome of Vved. (Asphodelaceae), an endemic species of Kyrgyz Republic.

Vved. 1971 is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Asphodelaceae and an endemic species of the Kyrgyz Republic; however, its complete chloroplast genome sequence has not been reported. Here, we investigated the complete chloroplast (cp) genome of using next-generation sequencing.

Effects of Physical Activity on Body Composition, Muscle Strength, and Physical Function in Old Age: Bibliometric and Meta-Analyses.

Objectives: Accumulating evidence suggests that physical activity (PA) is an efficient intervention to maintain functional capabilities and mitigate physiological changes in the older population. However, an attempt has yet to be made to comprehensively investigate the published landscape on the subject.

Methods: This study had two aims.

Barrier Abnormalities in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: The Roles of Inflammation and Ceramide Metabolism.

Xerosis is a common sign of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), and patients with DM and mouse models for DM show a compromised epidermal permeability barrier. Barrier defects then allow the entry of foreign substances into the skin, triggering inflammation, infection, and worsening skin symptoms. Characterizing how barrier abnormalities develop in DM could suggest treatments for xerosis and other skin disease traits.

The Epidermal Environment's Influence on the Dermal Environment in Response to External Stress.

Introduction: The outermost layer of the skin, the epidermis, is directly exposed to external stress (e.g., irradiation, allergens, and chemicals).

A BCI Based Alerting System for Attention Recovery of UAV Operators.

As unmanned aerial vehicles have become popular, the number of accidents caused by an operator's inattention have increased. To prevent such accidents, the operator should maintain an attention status. However, limited research has been conducted on the brain-computer interface (BCI)-based system with an alerting module for the operator's attention recovery of unmanned aerial vehicles.

A Biological Signal-Based Stress Monitoring Framework for Children Using Wearable Devices.

The safety of children has always been an important issue, and several studies have been conducted to determine the stress state of a child to ensure the safety. Audio signals and biological signals including heart rate are known to be effective for stress state detection. However, collecting those data requires specialized equipment, which is not appropriate for the constant monitoring of children, and advanced data analysis is required for accurate detection.

Hypovigilance detection for UCAV operators based on a hidden Markov model.

With the advance of military technology, the number of unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) has rapidly increased. However, it has been reported that the accident rate of UCAVs is much higher than that of manned combat aerial vehicles. One of the main reasons for the high accident rate of UCAVs is the hypovigilance problem which refers to the decrease in vigilance levels of UCAV operators while maneuvering.