Complete organelle genomes of the threatened aquatic species (Scheuchzeriaceae): Insights into adaptation and phylogenomic placement.

, the only species in the Scheuchzeriaceae family, plays a crucial role in methane production and transportation, influencing the global carbon cycle and maintaining ecosystem stability. However, it is now threatened by human activities and global warming. In this study, we generated new organelle genomes for , with the plastome (pt) measuring 158,573 bp and the mitogenome (mt) measuring 420,724 bp.

Chromosome-level genome assembly of a cliff plant Taihangia rupestris var. ciliata provides insights into its adaptation and demographic history.

Background: Cliffs are recognized as one of the most challenging environments for plants, characterized by harsh conditions such as drought, infertile soil, and steep terrain. However, they surprisingly host ancient and diverse plant communities and play a crucial role in protecting biodiversity. The Taihang Mountains, which act as a natural boundary in eastern China, support a rich variety of plant species, including many unique to cliff habitats.

Climatic niche evolution and niche conservatism of Nymphaea species in Africa, South America, and Australia.

Background: Interest in the evolution of climatic niches, particularly in understanding the potential adaptive responses of species under climate change, has increased both theoretically and within macroecological studies. These studies have provided valuable insights into how climatic traits of species influence their niche evolution. In this study, we aim to investigate whether niche conservatism plays a role in the species diversification of Nymphaea, a group of aquatic plants with a cosmopolitan distribution that is facing severe habitat loss.

The chromosome-level genome of the submerged plant Cryptocoryne crispatula provides insights into the terrestrial-freshwater transition in Araceae.

Plant terrestrialization (i.e. the transition to a terrestrial environment) is a significant evolutionary event that has been intensively studied.

Exploring the genetic diversity and population structure of using chloroplast and nuclear microsatellite DNA markers across its native range.

Understanding how anthropogenic disturbances affect the genetics of tree species is crucial; however, how tree populations in the wild can tolerate these activities remains unexplored. Given the ongoing and intensifying anthropogenic disturbances, we conducted a study using to gain new insights into the effects of these pressures on genetic variability in undisturbed and disturbed forests. We analyzed the genetic diversity and population structure of .

Supramolecular assemblies with spatio-temporal sequential drug delivery capability treat spinal cord injury via neuroprotection and immunoregulation.

Spinal cord injury (SCI) can result in irreversible motor and sensory deficits. However, up to data, clinical first-line drugs have ambiguous benefits and debilitating side effects, mainly due to the insufficient accumulation, poor physiological barrier penetration, and lack of spatio-temporal controlled release at lesion tissue. Herein, we proposed a supramolecular assemblies composed of hyperbranched polymer-formed core/shell structure through host-guest interactions.

Reference genome of California walnut, Juglans californica, and resemblance with other genomes in the order Fagales.

Juglans californica, California walnut, is a vulnerable small tree that is locally abundant but restricted to woodland and chaparral habitats of Southern California threatened by urbanization and land use change. This species is the dominant species in a unique woodland ecosystem in California. It is one of 2 endemic California walnut species (family Juglandaceae).

The dynamic history of plastome structure across aquatic subclass Alismatidae.

Background: The rapidly increasing availability of complete plastomes has revealed more structural complexity in this genome under different taxonomic levels than expected, and this complexity provides important evidence for understanding the evolutionary history of angiosperms. To explore the dynamic history of plastome structure across the subclass Alismatidae, we sampled and compared 38 complete plastomes, including 17 newly assembled, representing all 12 recognized families of Alismatidae.

Result: We found that plastomes size, structure, repeat elements, and gene content were highly variable across the studied species.

Mapping the habitat suitability of species in Africa.

Understanding the influence of environmental covariates on plant distribution is critical, especially for aquatic plant species. Climate change is likely to alter the distribution of aquatic species. However, knowledge of this change on the burden of aquatic macroorganisms is often fraught with difficulty.

Molecular Identification of African Species (Water Lily) Based on ITS, and .

The genus L. (water lily) is the most diverse genus in the family Nymphaeaceae, with more than 50 species worldwide, including 11 species distributed in Africa. The complex and variable morphology of makes it extremely difficult to accurately identify species based on morphological characteristics alone.

Ecological Niche Modeling of Water Lily ( L.) Species in Australia under Climate Change to Ascertain Habitat Suitability for Conservation Measures.

The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) projects a global temperature rise of 4.3 ± 0.7 °C by 2100 and an extinction of 8.

Chromosome-level genome assembly of the aquatic plant Nymphoides indica reveals transposable element bursts and NBS-LRR gene family expansion shedding light on its invasiveness.

Nymphoides indica, an aquatic plant, is an invasive species that causes both ecological and economic damage in North America and elsewhere. However, the lack of genomic data of N. indica limits the in-depth analysis of this invasive species.

Plastome phylogenomics and historical biogeography of aquatic plant genus Hydrocharis (Hydrocharitaceae).

Background: Hydrocharis L. and Limnobium Rich. are small aquatic genera, including three and two species, respectively.

Blood lead level in Chinese adults with and without coronary artery disease.

Background: The Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy study found that edetate disodium (disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) chelation therapy significantly reduced the incidence of cardiac events in stable post-myocardial infarction patients, and a body of epidemiological data has shown that accumulation of biologically active metals, such as lead and cadmium, is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, limited studies have focused on the relationship between angiographically diagnosed coronary artery disease (CAD) and lead exposure. This study compared blood lead level (BLL) in Chinese patients with and without CAD.

Echocardiographic changes in elderly patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction after sacubitril-valsartan treatment.

Background: To observe the changes of cardiac structure and function in elderly patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) after taking Sacubitril-Valsartan for 6 months.

Methods: Elderly patients with HFrEF hospitalized in Beijing Anzhen Hospital from May 2019 to May 2020 were enrolled continuously in the single-center, retrospective, cohort study. Patients' Echocardiographs were examined for the evaluation of their cardiac condition.

Development and utilization of microsatellite markers to assess genetic variation coupled with modelling range shifts of Dodonaea viscosa (L.) Jacq. in isolated Taita Hills and Mount Kenya forests.

Background: Understanding genetic variation is critical for the protection and maintenance of fragmented and highly disturbed habitats. The Taita Hills of Kenya are the northernmost part of the Eastern Arc Mountains and have been identified as one of the world's top ten biodiversity hotspots. Over the past century the current forests in the Taita Hills have become highly fragmented.

Complete genus-level plastid phylogenomics of Alismataceae with revisited historical biogeography.

Alismataceae, an ancient lineage of monocots, has attracted attention due to its complex evolutionary history, ornamental value, and ecological role. However, the phylogenetic relationships and evolutionary history of the family have not been conclusively resolved. Here, we constructed the first complete genus-level plastid phylogeny of Alismataceae by using 78 genes and updated the historical biogeography based on the phylogenomic tree.

Transcriptome sequencing and microsatellite marker discovery in Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle (Simaroubaceae).

Ailanthus altissima Swingle, is a tree species native to East Asia and has a great potential in decorative, bioenergy and industrial applications in many countries. To date, despite its commercial importance, the genomic and genetic resources available for this species are still insufficient. In this study, we characterized the transcriptome of A.

Recruitment of γδ T cells to the lesion via the CCL2/CCR2 signaling after spinal cord injury.

Background: Immune cell infiltration and neuroinflammation are heavily associated with spinal cord injury (SCI). C-C motif chemokine ligand 2/C-C chemokine receptor type 2 (CCL2/CCR2) axis has been identified as a critical role player during the invasion of immune cells to lesions in many diseases. γδ T cells, a subgroup of T cells, manage the course of inflammation response in various diseases; however, it remains unknown whether γδ T cells are recruited to injury site through CCL2/CCR2 signaling and exert the regulation effect on neuroinflammation after SCI.

Identification of Serum Exosomal MicroRNA Expression Profiling in Menopausal Females with Osteoporosis by High-throughput Sequencing.

Estrogen deficiency, which mainly occurs in postmenopausal women, is a primary reason for osteoporosis in clinical diagnosis. However, the molecular regulation of osteoporosis in menopausal females is still not adequately explained in the literature, with the diagnosis and treatment for osteoporosis being limited. Herein, exosomal microRNAs (miRNAs) were used to evaluate their diagnosis and prediction effects in menopausal females with osteoporosis.

The complete plastome sequences of five species (Aponogetonaceae): Insights into the structural organization and mutational hotspots.

Members of the aquatic plant genus are widely used commercially in aquariums because of their variable leaf shape and unique inflorescences. However, due to extensive similarity between species in this genus, morphological characters are generally inadequate for taxonomic classification. Currently, molecular makers available for taxonomic and phylogenetic studies of are limited.

Compensatory Mechanism of Maintaining the Sagittal Balance in Degenerative Lumbar Scoliosis Patients with Different Pelvic Incidence.

Objective: To investigate the compensatory mechanism of maintaining the sagittal balance in degenerative lumbar scoliosis patients with different pelvic incidence (PI).

Methods: This was a retrospective imaging observation study. Patients in our department with degenerative lumbar scoliosis between 2017 and 2019 were reviewed.

The integration of pore size and porosity distribution on Ti-6A1-4V scaffolds by 3D printing in the modulation of osteo-differentation.

Purpose: In this study, pore size and porosity distribution of porous Ti-6Al-4V scaffolds (pTi) were controlled by 3D printing. The effects of pore size distribution at a constant porosity, or porosity distribution at a constant pore size pertaining to functions of adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation of the mouse embryonic osteoblast precursor (MC3T3-E1) cells were researched separately.

Methods: 3D printing was used to design five groups of pTi, designated as PS/HP, PS/LP, PS/HP, PS/LP, and PS/HP based on pore size and porosity distribution.