Detection of antimicrobial resistance in in South China using whole-genome sequencing.

Introduction: causes Glässer's disease in pigs, a leading cause of death in swine herds and a major contributor to economic losses in the global swine industry. Although several studies have investigated antimicrobial resistance in , the correlation between phenotypic and genotypic resistance remains unclear due to incomplete genetic resistance mechanisms detection.

Methods: The susceptibility of 117 clinical isolates to 7 antimicrobials was determined using a broth microdilution method.

Effects of Chenpi ( cv. ) on serum antioxidant enzymes, inflammatory factors, and intestinal health in Beagle dogs.

Ensuring companion animal welfare is a top priority for the pet industry and owners alike. The health of the pets can be directly and effectively improved through diet. Chenpi includes beneficial ingredients with proven anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory properties.

Alcohol consumption and allergic diseases: Mendelian randomization evidence from China.

Background: The prevalence of allergic diseases in China has risen significantly over the past decades, affecting the quality of life for approximately 40% of the population.

Objectives: This study aimed to integrate survey and genomic data to explore the potential causal relationship between alcohol consumption and allergic diseases.

Method: In collaboration with a leading genetic testing company in China, we collected data on 3,041 participants via an online survey between December 2018 and October 2019.

Preparation of sandwich-structured VO direct current magnetron sputtering for high-capacity zinc-ion batteries.

Aqueous zinc-ion batteries are an appealing electrochemical energy storage solution due to their affordability and safety. Significant attention has been focused on vanadium oxide cathode materials for ZIBs, owing to their high specific capacity, unique layered or tunnel structures, and low cost. Compared to traditional methods for preparing and assembling electrode materials, direct current (DC) magnetron sputtering allows direct synthesis and uniform deposition on current collectors, offering advantages such as simplicity, mild reaction conditions, and strong film adhesion.

Comparative evaluation of various DNA extraction methods and analysis of DNA degradation levels in commercially marketed Chestnut rose juices and beverages.

Background: Food safety is a significant global study subject that is strongly intertwined with human life and well-being. The utilization of DNA-based methods for species identification is a valuable instrument in the field of food inspection and regulation. It is particularly significant for traceability purposes, as it enables the monitoring of a specific item at every level of the food chain regulation.

Bundled measures for China's food system transformation reveal social and environmental co-benefits.

Food systems are essential for the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in China. Here, using an integrated assessment modelling framework that considers country-specific pathways and covers 18 indicators, we find that most social and environmental targets for the Chinese food system under current trends are not aligned with the United Nations Agenda 2030. We further quantify the impacts of multiple measures, revealing potential trade-offs in pursuing strategies aimed at public health, environmental sustainability and livelihood improvement in isolation.

CEBPA as a potential hub gene for cutaneous inflammation in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Background: The role of inflammation in the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) related skin complications necessitates further investigation. This study aims to explore the correlation between inflammation and cutaneous alterations in T2DM, enhancing comprehension of underlying mechanism involved.

Methods: Utilizing bioinformatics, the GSE38396 and GSE92724 datasets were employed to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and potential hub genes in T2DM-related skin inflammation.

Erucic acid promotes intramuscular fat deposition through the PPARγ-FABP4/CD36 pathway.

The regulation of intramuscular fat (IMF) accumulation plays a crucial role in determining meat quality in the beef industry. In humans, fat deposition in skeletal muscle is closely associated with insulin resistance and obesity. However, its underlying mechanisms are not fully elucidated.

Newly identified SpoVAF/FigP complex: the role in spore germination at moderate high pressure and influencing factors.

Unlabelled: The SpoVAF/FigP complex, a newly identified dormant spore ion channel, has been shown to amplify the response of germinant receptors (GRs) to nutrient germinants. However, its contribution to high-pressure-induced germination remains unexplored. In this study, we discovered that the 5AF/FigP complex played an important role in the GR-dependent germination of spores under moderate high pressure (MHP) by facilitating the release of ions, such as potassium (K), a mechanism in parallel with its role in nutrient-induced germination.

Mild [3 + 3] Annulation of (Trifluoromethyl)alkenes with Thioureas Enabled by Chemoselective Defluorinative Amination: Synthesis of 6-Fluoro-3,4-dihydropyrimidine-2(1)-thiones.

The chemoselective defluorinative [3 + 3] annulation of (trifluoromethyl)alkenes with thioureas is reported. This protocol affords various attractive 6-fluoro-3,4-dihydropyrimidine-2(1)-thiones in high yields, features transition-metal free, mild conditions, efficient, is operationally simple and gram-scalable, tolerates diverse useful functional groups.

Identification of key genes affecting intramuscular fat deposition in pigs using machine learning models.

Intramuscular fat (IMF) is an important indicator for evaluating meat quality. Transcriptome sequencing (RNA-seq) is widely used for the study of IMF deposition. Machine learning (ML) is a new big data fitting method that can effectively fit complex data, accurately identify samples and genes, and it plays an important role in omics research.

Adapting distribution patterns of desert locusts, in response to global climate change.

The desert locust () is a destructive migratory pest, posing great threat to over 60 countries globally. In the backdrop of climate change, the habitat suitability of desert locusts is poised to undergo alterations. Hence, investigating the shifting dynamics of desert locust habitats holds profound significance in ensuring global agricultural resilience and food security.

The role of largemouth bass NF-κB/p65: Inhibition of LMBV and activator of IL-18 promoter.

Nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB)/p65, a vital signaling molecule in the NF-κB pathway, participates in diverse physiological functions and host-virus interactions. However, the involvement of NF-κB/p65 in fish virus infection remains poorly understood. In this study, we explored the role of the p65 in virus infection and its impact on IL-18 regulation in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides).

Identifying major depressive disorder based on cerebral blood flow and brain structure: An explainable multimodal learning study.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers non-invasive assessments of brain structure and function for analyzing brain disorders. With the increasing accumulation of multimodal MRI data in recent years, integrating information from various modalities has become an effective strategy for improving the detection of brain disorders. This study focuses on identifying major depressive disorder (MDD) by using arterial spin labeling (ASL) perfusion MRI in conjunction with structural MRI data.

An Over 30-Year Analysis of Heavy Metal Deposition in Daya Bay Sediments.

Sediment cores were collected from the nearshore to bay mouth region in Daya Bay, aiming to describe the historical patterns of heavy metals deposition in the sediment. During the last 40 years, the heavy metals exhibited significant different deposition behaviors in the sediment, in which As, Zn, Cr were more enriched and contributed to metals pollution in this area. Moreover, heavy metals deposition exhibited completely opposite behaviors from the nearshore to bay mouth region.

Consumption of oleogel alleviates lipid metabolism disorders in high-fat diet-fed rats by inhibiting LPS-induced gut microbiota-mediated inflammation.

This study investigated the effect of oleogel consumption on lipid metabolism, gut microbiota and low-grade inflammation in rats fed with a high-fat diet. Male SD rats received either a control diet or high-fat diets for six weeks. The high-fat diets included a regular high-fat diet and high-fat diets in which lard was replaced with pure sunflower oil, un-gelled sunflower oil containing a dispersed gelator, or gelled sunflower oil with the gelator (oleogel).

The ant that may well destroy a whole dam: a systematic review of the health implication of nanoplastics/microplastics through gut microbiota.

Since the widespread usage of plastic materials and inadequate handling of plastic debris, nanoplastics (NPs) and microplastics (MPs) have become global hazards. Recent studies prove that NPs/MPs can induce various toxicities in organisms, with these adverse effects closely related to gut microbiota changes. This review thoroughly summarized the interactions between NPs/MPs and gut microbiota in various hosts, speculated on the potential factors affecting these interactions, and outlined the impacts on hosts' health caused by NPs/MPs exposure and gut microbiota dysbiosis.

Characterization of differences in volatile compounds and metabolites of six varieties of potato with different processing properties.

Potato is the fourth-most important food crop around the world, and most of the potatoes are used for foodstuffs and starch products. The aim of this paper is to identify the volatile compounds and metabolites in potatoes with different processing properties. The results showed large differences of volatile and metabolite compounds such as 2,4-Heptadienal and rhoifolin in potatoes and indicated the potential regulations between volatile compounds and metabolites.

Salinity Stress Resilience in through Mediated Modulation of Growth, Antioxidant System, and Eco-Physiological Adaptations.

Increased soluble salts in soil and irrigation water threaten the sustainability of crops. This causes food insecurity directly by reducing the staple crop yield and indirectly by limiting fodder and forage production. Recently, plant-growth-promoting rhizosphere microorganism utilization improved crop productivity under stress.

Near telomere-to-telomere genome assemblies of Silkie Gallus gallus and Mallard Anas platyrhynchos restored the structure of chromosomes and "missing" genes in birds.

Background: Chickens and ducks are vital sources of animal protein for humans. Recent pangenome studies suggest that a single genome is insufficient to represent the genetic information of a species, highlighting the need for more comprehensive genomes. The bird genome has more than tens of microchromosomes, but comparative genomics, annotations, and the discovery of variations are hindered by inadequate telomere-to-telomere level assemblies.

MUSTN1 Interaction With SMPX Regulates Muscle Development and Regeneration.

Pigs are important agricultural animals whose growth rate and meat production performance are related to muscle development. Musculoskeletal embryonic nuclear protein 1 (MUSTN1) participates in various biological processes, including myogenesis and growth in animals, but the physiological functions and mechanisms of porcine MUSTN1 on muscle development are unclear; thus, we aimed to elucidate them. We found that MUSTN1 was highly expressed in the muscles of fast-growing pigs.

Structural characterization of an acidic polysaccharide from scagassum and its effect on shelf life of golden pompano fillets during cold storage.

This study investigated the structural characteristics of an acidic polysaccharide (SCP-B) isolated from scagassum and the use of SCP-B coatings to enhance the quality and shelf life of golden pompano fillets. The results indicated that the main glucoside bond structure of SCP-B was →3)-α-Fucp-(1 → 4)-β-ManA-(1 → 3)-α-GulA-(1→, whereas the terminal residues of β-ManA-(1 → and α-Fucp-(1 → linked to O-2 of →2,3)-β-Fucp-(1→, and α-GulA-(1 → linked to O-2 of →2,3)-α-GulA-(1→. When the SCP-B concentration reached 3.