Gut symbionts affect Plutella xylostella (L.) susceptibility to chlorantraniliprole.

Plutella xylostella, a globally economically important pest of cruciferous crops, has varying degrees of resistance to almost all insecticides. Insect gut microbiotas have a variety of physiological functions, and recent studies have shown that they have some potential connection with insecticide resistance. Here, we use metagenomics to analyze the differences in gut microbiota among 5 different populations of P.

Spatial pattern of groundwater chemistry in a typical piedmont plain of Northern China driven by natural and anthropogenic forces.

Groundwater is crucial for human society's development in piedmont plains, yet its hydrogeochemistry often exhibits complex spatial distributions due to the interplay of nature and human factors. Ninety-two phreatic groundwater samples were collected from a typical piedmont plain in northern China and analyzed using self-organizing map combined with hydrogeochemical simulation, diagrams, and the entropy-weighted water quality index. Groundwater samples were categorized into four clusters, demonstrating a gradual hydrogeochemical facies evolution from HCO-Ca to Cl-Mg·Ca and Cl-Na, along with an increase in NO content in the order of clusters IV, II, III, and I.

Nab-Paclitaxel Promotes Radiosensitization by Inducing DNA Damage and Inhibiting Macrophage M2 Polarization in Cholangiocarcinoma.

Nab-paclitaxel effectively inhibits tumor proliferation and modulates macrophage polarization to improve the tumor microenvironment. However, its potential to achieve radiosensitization in cholangiocarcinoma remains to be elucidated. The proliferation inhibition and radiosensitizing effects of nab-paclitaxel were assessed using cell counting kit-8 and colony formation assays in NOZ and TFK1 cell lines.

Mo doping modulates peroxymonosulfate activation of cobalt carbon nanotube-based catalysts for efficient multi-pollutants removal: Oxygen vacancies trigger the evolution of high-valence cobalt-oxo species.

Formation of defective catalysts with oxygen-rich vacancies via ion doping represents an advanced strategy for enhancing catalytic activity. Cobalt oxides supported on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were strategically designed to enhance peroxomonosulfate (PMS) through molybdenum (Mo)-doped oxygen vacancies (Vo) management to achieve the application of high-valent cobalt oxygen (Co(IV)O) dominated degradation mechanism. The first-order rate constant for tetracycline hydrochloride degradation in the CoMo/CNTs/PMS system (0.

Identification of IL-34 and Slc7al as potential key regulators in MASLD progression through epigenomic profiling.

Objective: Epigenetic alterations are critical regulators in the progression of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD); however, the dynamic epigenomic landscapes are not well defined. Our previous study found that H3K27ac and H3K9me3 play important roles in regulating lipid metabolic pathways in the early stages of MASLD. However, the epigenomic status in the inflammation stages still needs to be determined.

Spontaneous rupture of a giant mature teratoma in the lateral ventricle: a case report.

We present the case of an adolescent female patient diagnosed with a ruptured lateral ventricle teratoma. Distinctive radiological and microscopic findings revealed floating oily globules within the ventricles and subarachnoid space. The spontaneous rupture of the teratoma may be attributed to age-dependent hormonal changes, which increase glandular secretion, cyst content volume, and intra-cystic pressure.

Engineering of Covalently Bonded Electrode/Electrolyte for Inorganic-Based Solid-State Lithium Batteries.

Solid-state electrolytes have garnered significant attention due to their inherent advantages in safety and electrochemical stability. Despite these benefits, the interfacial issues between the electrode and the solid-state electrolyte continue to hinder the widespread application of solid-state lithium batteries. The lack of effective interfacial contact, particularly in inorganic solid electrolytes (ISEs), remains a critical barrier to achieving optimal battery performance.

Prediction of postoperative disease-free survival in colorectal cancer patients using CT radiomics nomogram: a multicenter study.

Background: Radiomics analysis is widely used to assess tumor prognosis.

Purpose: To explore the value of computed tomography (CT) radiomics nomogram in predicting disease-free survival (DFS) of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) after operation.

Material And Methods: A total of 522 CRC patients from three centers were retrospectively included.

Bulk and single-cell transcriptome revealed the metabolic heterogeneity in human glioma.

Background: Emerging perspectives on tumor metabolism reveal its heterogeneity, a characteristic yet to be fully explored in gliomas. To advance therapies targeting metabolic processes, it is crucial to uncover metabolic differences and identify distinct metabolic subtypes. Therefore, we aimed to develop a classification system for gliomas based on the enrichment levels of four key metabolic pathways: glutaminolysis, glycolysis, the pentose phosphate pathway, and fatty acid oxidation.

Molecular evidence for the role of the ovipositor of the fall armyworm: Where to lay or not to lay?

Oviposition behavior in insects has received considerable attention, but studies have mainly focused on the antennae, neglecting the role of the ovipositor. In this study, we investigated the functional characteristics of the ovipositor in oviposition site selection by the fall armyworm (FAW) Spodoptera frugiperda, a destructive invasive pest of maize and other cereals. In oviposition choice assays females exhibited significant repellency to isothiocyanate (ITC), volatiles specific to non-preferred cruciferous plants.

Inserted-B atoms modulating electronic structure of Pt enhancing hydrogen evolution under Universal-pH.

The development of high-performance electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in different pH conditionsis pivotal in producing green hydrogen, but remains challenging. Herein, we regulate the p-d orbitals hybridization between B and Pt for effective and durable HER at all pH ranges by controlling the inserted B atom. Consequently, the optimized B-doped Pt catalysts with 20 at.

Age-Stage, Two-Sex Life Tables of (Bagnall) and (Trybom) on Different Bean Pods Under Laboratory Conditions: Implications for Their Competitive Interactions.

As two major pests of cowpea in South China, bean flower thrips [ (Bagnall)] and flower thrips [ (Trybom)] always occur on the same plant. In this study, the two-sex life table parameters of these two species were investigated on three bean pods: cowpea ( L. var.

The efficacy analysis of laparoscopic-assisted Soave procedure for Hirschsprung's disease in neonates and infants within 3 months of age.

To evaluate the efficacy of laparoscopic-assisted Soave procedure of Hirschsprung's Disease (HSCR) in neonates and infants within 3 months of age. Patients with HSCR who were admitted to the Department of Fetal and Neonatal Surgery of Hunan Children's Hospital from June 2012 to July 2020 and underwent laparoscopic-assisted Soave procedure were selected. The clinical manifestations, surgical procedures, postoperative fecal contamination, constipation, enterocolitis, and defecation function were analyzed.

Genome-wide identification and characterization of BASIC PENTACYSTEINE transcription factors and their binding motifs in coconut palm.

Introduction: () is a small transcription factor family known for its role in various developmental processes in plants, particularly in binding GA motifs and regulating flower and seed development. However, research on the functional characteristics and target genes of in coconut () is limited.

Methods: In this study, we systematically characterized the gene structure, conserved protein domains, gene expansion, and target genes of in the coconut genome.

Effects of sodium hyaluronate intraarticular injection with continuing rehabilitation nursing on knee function and quality of life in osteoarthritis patients.

Objective: To evaluate the impact of sodium hyaluronate (SH) intraarticular injections plus continuing rehabilitation nursing on knee function and quality of life (QoL) in osteoarthritis (OA) patients.

Methods: A total of 127 OA patients admitted between May 2021 and May 2023 were selected. The control group (60 cases) received SH intraarticular injections and routine care, while the observation group (67 cases) received SH intraarticular injections plus continuing rehabilitation nursing intervention.

Deciphering pollution sources and mechanisms controlling groundwater chemistry in a typical dense agricultural plain on Yungui Plateau.

Groundwater is a critical resource for economic growth and livelihoods in the dense agricultural plains of plateaus. However, contaminations from various sources pose significant threats to groundwater quality. Understanding the sources of groundwater contamination and the mechanisms of hydrochemical control is essential for the sustainable development of agriculturally intensive plains.

T1 mapping-based radiomics in the identification of histological types of lung cancer: a reproducibility and feasibility study.

Background: T1 mapping can quantify the longitudinal relaxation time of tissues. This study aimed to investigate the repeatability and reproducibility of T1 mapping radiomics features of lung cancer and the feasibility of T1 mapping-based radiomics model to predict its pathological types.

Methods: The chest T1 mapping images and clinical characteristics of 112 lung cancer patients (54 with adenocarcinoma and 58 with other types of lung cancer) were collected retrospectively.

Relationship of thyroid parameters with chronic inflammation in patients with euthyroid type 2 diabetes.

Aims: We evaluated the association of multiple thyroid parameters with the levels interleukin 6 (IL6) and interleukin 8 (IL8) in patients with euthyroid type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Methods: A total of 166 adults with euthyroid T2D were examined. Serum IL6, IL8, triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxin (FT4), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), five thyroid sensitivity indexes (FT3/FT4, TSH index [TSHI], thyrotroph T4 resistance index [TT4RI], thyroid feedback quantile-based index by FT3 [TFQI], and TFQI), and biochemical parameters were determined.

Quality assessment of various Xiushui Ninghong tea types.

Background: Xiushui Ninghong tea (XSNH) has a long history and is renowned both in China and internationally. Based on different processing techniques, XSNH can be classified into Ninghong Congou, Ninghong Tea Jinhao, Ninghong Tea Longxucha and other types. To investigate the differences in nutrient compounds and mineral element contents among various types of XSNH, 34 samples from seven types were collected, primarily from tea-producing areas.

The Application of Nano Zero-Valent Iron in Synergy with White Rot Fungi in Environmental Pollution Control.

Developing efficient and sustainable pollution control technologies has become a research priority in the context of escalating global environmental pollution. Nano zero-valent iron (nZVI), with its high specific surface area and strong reducing power, demonstrates remarkable performance in pollutant removal. Still, its application is limited by issues such as oxidation, passivation, and particle aggregation.

Hypoxia-driven M2-polarized macrophages facilitate the epithelial-mesenchymal transition of glioblastoma via extracellular vesicles.

M2-like tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) promote the malignant progression of glioblastomas. However, the mechanisms responsible for this phenomenon remain unclear. RT-PCR, Western blot and flow cytometry were used to evaluate the polarization status of macrophages.

B-Li differential enrichment of geothermal systems in the Da Qaidam and Gonghe-Guide Basin, northeastern Tibetan Plateau: Evidence from water chemistry and H-O-B-Li isotopes.

Typical geothermal systems in the Da Qaidam (DQ) and Gonghe-Guide Basin (GGB) on the northeastern Tibetan Plateau (NETP) discharged different BLi contents. A widely accepted metallogenic model is that the salt-lake type BLi deposits in the TP are recharged by geothermal fluids with B-Li-rich, carried by rivers and enriched in the terminal salt lakes. The B-Li-rich geothermal water is the key source of mineralization in salt lakes, however, enrichment mechanism governing differential BLi contents in DQ and GGB geothermal systems remains ambiguous.

Substituting ethoxyquin with tea polyphenols and propyl gallate enhanced feed oxidative stability, broiler hepatic antioxidant capacity and gut health.

The safety of ethoxyquin has garnered increasing attention. This study evaluated the effects of partially substituting ethoxyquin with tea polyphenols and propyl gallate on feed oxidative stability, hepatic antioxidant properties, intestinal morphology and barrier functions, as well as the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory profiles of the intestinal mucosa in broilers. A total of 351 one-day-old male Arbor Acres Plus broilers were randomly assigned to 3 groups, each comprising 9 replicates with 13 birds per replicate.