FeN/FeO hetero-nanocrystals embedded in porous carbon fibers for enhanced lithium storage.

Energy storage devices have applications in large-scale portable and smart devices due to their high energy density and long lifespan, but the limited theoretical capacity of the graphite anode in lithium-ion batteries has slowed the development of portable electronic devices. Herein, we prepared porous fibers with heterogeneous FeN/FeO nanocrystals wrapped by a carbon layer. A series of measurements, such as TEM images, Raman spectra, XRD pattern and XPS analysis, were used to unveil the formation of FeN/FeO4 nanocrystals.

Discovery of Potential Candidate Genes for Coat Colour in Wuzhishan Pigs by Integrating SNPs and mRNA Expression Analysis.

Despite identifying genes regulating the coat colour in Western pig breeds, the genetic basis of the coat colour in Chinese indigenous pigs is still not understood due to the diversity of indigenous breeds and their genetic differences from exotic pigs. In this study, 215 Wuzhishan pigs with three coat colour patterns (white, black, and black-back/white-belly) were used to conduct a genome-wide association analysis. We found that genes responsible for the coat colour in the Wuzhishan breed are located on chromosome 8.

Serum metabolic profiles in quails: Effects of age, breed, and sex.

Over the past decade, metabolomic research in livestock and poultry has gained considerable momentum; however, quail metabolomics still lags behind that of livestock species such as chickens, pigs, and cattle. Quails are important models due to their low-cost protein sources-both eggs and meat-and practical benefits such as minimal space requirements, high egg production, disease resistance, and rapid reproduction. Therefore, it is necessary to systematically understand the effects of various factors on quail metabolism to provide a theoretical basis for accurate feeding and breeding practices.

MiRNA novel-216 regulated fatty acid composition and progesterone synthesis in goat granulosa cells by targeting TPD52.

Granulosa cells in the ovaries of livestock are crucial for secreting steroid hormones that regulate follicular development, with lipid synthesis and metabolism playing key roles in this process. The molecular mechanisms behind steroid hormone secretion regulated by fatty acid metabolism in goat granulosa cells have been unclear. Our previous transcriptome analysis of Yunshang black goat ovaries revealed that miR-novel-216, which had lower expression in high-fertility goats, might regulate granulosa cell function.

Metabolome and Metagenome Integration Unveiled Synthesis Pathways of Novel Antioxidant Peptides in Fermented Lignocellulosic Biomass of Palm Kernel Meal.

Approximately one-third of the entire world's food resources are deemed to be wasted. Palm kernel meal (PKM), a product that is extensively generated by the palm oil industry, exhibits a unique nutrient-rich composition. However, its recycling is seldom prioritized due to numerous factors.

Comparative analysis of the growth differences between hybrid Ningdu Yellow chickens and their parentals.

Although the local high quality chicken breed in China has excellent flavor, its growth rate is inferior to that of foreign breeds. To improve the growth rate of local chicken breeds, it is crucial to study the mechanism of chicken muscle development. Herein, Ningdu Yellow chicken was used as the research object, and a new hybrid breed (W) was obtained by crossing the G, H and D lines, which combined the excellent physiological characteristics of its parents.

SFMBT2 regulates plumage color via serum metabolites in Chinese Anyi tile-like gray chickens.

Plumage color is an important characteristic of chicken breeds, and molecular genetic research is significant for resource conservation and product quality control. Anyi tile-like gray chicken is a high-quality local chicken breed resource generated through long-term natural selection and artificial breeding in China. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying plumage color formation in Anyi tile-like gray chickens remain unclear.

UID-Dual Transcriptome Sequencing Analysis of the Molecular Interactions between and Mammary Epithelial Cells.

is a highly contagious Gram-positive bacterium that causes mastitis, has a high infectivity for mammary epithelial cells, and becomes challenging to treat. However, the molecular interactions between it and mammary epithelial cells remain poorly understood. This study analyzed differential gene expression in mammary epithelial cells with varying levels of infection using UID-Dual transcriptome sequencing and bioinformatics tools.

Characterization of the daucosterol-lecithin complex and its impact on lipid metabolism in hyperlipidemic mice.

This investigation delves into the daucosterol-lecithin complex (DS-LC) and its effects on lipid homeostasis in hyperlipidemic mice. DS-LC was assessed for complexation efficiency, physicochemical properties (UV, XRD, FTIR, SEM, DSC), and its impact on organ health and serum lipid levels. The results revealed that daucosterol formed an effective complex with lecithin at a 2 : 1 ratio, producing a translucent beige DS-LC with distinctive aggregation.

Preparation and application of wood-supported piezocatalyst with high efficiency and stability via partial hydrolysis of wood cellulose and hemicellulose with Lewis acid.

The conveniently recoverable piezocatalyst with self-floating and stable performance has drawn wide attention. Herein, MoS was anchored on 1-cm-square eucalyptus wood blocks via a facile hydrothermal/solvothermal process to fabricate two floating piezocatalysts, i.e.

Rapid Analysis of Colonic Metabolomics in High-Fat Diet Mice by Extraction Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry (EESI-MS).

Propolis exhibits significant anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and antiobesity properties in both mouse models and clinical applications. However, the underlying metabolic mechanisms remain poorly understood. Traditional metabolomic methods that rely on chromatographic separation require complex preprocessing steps and extended detection periods.

Integrated Metabolomics and Metagenomics Unveiled Biomarkers of Antioxidant Potential in Fermented Brewer's Grains.

About one-third of the global food supply is wasted. Brewers' spent grain (BSG), being produced in enormous amounts by the brewery industry, possesses an eminence nutritional profile, yet its recycling is often neglected for multiple reasons. We employed integrated metagenomics and metabolomics techniques to assess the effects of enzyme treatments and fermentation on the antioxidant capacity of BSG.

Superlarge, Rigidified DNA Tetrahedron with a Y-Shaped Backbone for Organizing Biomolecules Spatially and Maintaining Their Full Bioactivity.

A major impediment to the clinical translation of DNA tiling nanostructures is a technical bottleneck for the programmable assembly of DNA architectures with well-defined local geometry due to the inability to achieve both sufficient structural rigidity and a large framework. In this work, a Y-backbone was inserted into each face to construct a superlarge, sufficiently rigidified tetrahedral DNA nanostructure (called RDT) with extremely high efficiency. In RDT, the spatial size increased by 6.

Unraveling the Genetic Foundations of Broiler Meat Quality: Advancements in Research and Their Impact.

As societal progress elevates living standards, the focus on meat consumption has shifted from quantity to quality. In broiler production, optimizing meat quality has become paramount, prompting efforts to refine various meat attributes. Recent advancements in sequencing technologies have revealed the genome's complexity, surpassing previous conceptions.

Unlocking the Nexus of Sirtuins: A Comprehensive Review of Their Role in Skeletal Muscle Metabolism, Development, and Disorders.

The sirtuins constitute a group of histone deacetylases reliant on NAD for their activity that have gained recognition for their critical roles as regulators of numerous biological processes. These enzymes have various functions in skeletal muscle biology, including development, metabolism, and the body's response to disease. This comprehensive review seeks to clarify sirtuins' complex role in skeletal muscle metabolism, including glucose uptake, fatty acid oxidation, mitochondrial dynamics, autophagy regulation, and exercise adaptations.

Bacteroidales reduces growth rate through serum metabolites and cytokines in Chinese Ningdu yellow chickens.

Increasing evidence has indicated that the gut microbiome plays an important role in chicken growth traits. However, the cecal microbial taxa associated with the growth rates of the Chinese Ningdu yellow chickens are unknown. In this study, shotgun metagenomic sequencing was used to identify cecal bacterial species associated with the growth rate of the Chinese Ningdu yellow chickens.

How expressive ties energize competitive performance in DanceSport dyads: unraveling the role of athlete engagement in an innovatively applied actor-partner interdependence mediation model.

Objectives: This study explores the significant impact of expressive ties (EI) between DanceSport couples on their competitive performance (CP). Utilizing a dyadic approach, we examined the performance achievement processes of DanceSport couples in relation to their EI.

Methods: Participants comprised 67 dyads of Chinese elite dancers aged between 16 and 30 years.

Antifungal Activity and Mechanism of Camphor Derivatives against : A Promising Alternative Antifungal Agent for Rice Sheath Blight.

Rice sheath blight, caused by the fungus , poses a significant threat to rice cultivation globally. This study aimed to investigate the potential mechanisms of action of camphor derivatives against . Compound exhibited superior fungicidal activities in vitro (EC = 6.

Synthesis, antifungal activity and action mechanism of novel citral amide derivatives against Rhizoctonia solani.

Background: Rice sheath blight caused by Rhizoctonia solani is a severe threat to the yield and quality of rice. Due to the unscientific abuse of common fungicides causing resistance and environmental issues, the development of new fungicides is necessary. In this study, we used citral as the lead compound, designed and synthesized a series of novel citral amide derivatives, and evaluated their antifungal activity and mode of action against R.

Spherical Nucleic Acid-Mediated Spatial Matching-Guided Nonenzymatic DNA Circuits for the Prediction and Prevention of Malignant Tumor Invasion.

Detection of intracellular miRNAs, especially sensitive imaging of in vivo miRNAs, is vital to the precise prediction and timely prevention of tumorgenesis but remains a technical challenge in terms of nuclease resistance and signal amplification. Here, we demonstrate a gold nanoparticle-based spherical nucleic acid-mediated spatial matching-guided nonenzymatic DNA circuit (SSDC) for efficient screening of intracellular miRNAs and, in turn, finding cancerous tissues in living organisms before the appearance of clinical symptoms. Due to the substantially enhanced nuclease resistance, the false positive signal is avoided even in a complex biological medium.

Landscapes of gut bacterial and fecal metabolic signatures and their relationship in severe preeclampsia.

Background: Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific disease leading to maternal and perinatal morbidity. Hypertension and inflammation are the main characteristics of preeclampsia. Many factors can lead to hypertension and inflammation, including gut microbiota which plays an important role in hypertension and inflammation in humans.

Effects of unilateral, bilateral, and combined unilateral+bilateral complex resistance training on bench press and squat strength in adolescent boxers.

To assess the effects of 8 weeks of unilateral (UNI), bilateral (BI), and combined unilateral + bilateral (UNI + BI) resistance training on bench press and squat strength in adolescent boxers. Using the Gym Aware linear accelerometer, free-weight squat and bench press strength exercises were evaluated after an 8-week training intervention. Thirty adolescent boxers were randomly assigned to three groups: UNI, height: 1.

Characteristics of intestinal bacteriophages and their relationship with Bacteria and serum metabolites during quail sexual maturity transition.

Background: Bacteriophages are prokaryotic viruses that rank among the most abundant microbes in the gut but remain among the least understood, especially in quails. In this study, we surveyed the gut bacteriophage communities in 22 quails at different ages (days 20 and 70) using shotgun metagenomic sequencing. We then systematically evaluated the relationships with gut bacteria and host serum metabolites.