BACKGROUND: Reptiles exhibit a wide variety of skin colors, which serve essential roles in survival and reproduction. However, the molecular basis of these conspicuous colors remains unresolved.

RESULTS: We investigate color morph-enriched Asian vine snakes...

Penicillium italicum (P. italicum) is a primary pathogen responsible for postharvest decay in citrus fruits, resulting in substantial economic losses. Chitosan and titanium dioxide and silver (CTS&TiO2&Ag) composite film solutions activated by combined UV and LED light represent innovativ...

Background: Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) urgently needs effective therapies due to limited targeted options and unfavorable outcomes. We investigated Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim formula granules (TKM) using integrated network pharmacology, metabolomics, and molecular pharmacology to cla...

The core objective of this study is to clarify the promoting effect of oral ingestion of microplastics on gastric epithelial cell carcinogenesis, systematically decipher the underlying molecular regulatory mechanisms, focus on investigating the key molecular targets involved in oxidative stress i...

The tender pod is the primary edible part of the snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), and the level of suture fiber content is one of the key factors affecting its edible quality. To elucidate the key regulatory mechanisms and metabolic basis underlying suture fiber formation in pods, this study em...

Background: Polystyrene microplastics (PS-MPs) are degradation products of plastics that are prevalent in the environment. Recent studies have established a significant correlation between exposure to PS-MPs and the incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Objective: This study aims to investi...

Human embryonic kidney 293 (HEK293) cells have been successfully adapted from adherent to suspension culture and have been widely applied in both scientific research and the pharmaceutical industry. However, the alterations in cells during the adaptation have not been well described, which raise ...

The practice of intercropping young walnut orchards with soybeans has emerged as a promising approach within the framework of sustainable agricultural management. However, the precise impacts of soybean intercropping on nitrogen metabolism in walnut roots remain insufficiently elucidated. This st...

A hallmark of animals is the coordination of whole-body movement. Neurons and muscles are central to this; yet, coordinated movements also exist in sponges that lack these cell types. Sponges are sessile animals with a complex canal system for filter-feeding. They undergo whole-body movements res...