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Docking and Molecular Dynamics of the Natural Diterpenoid Dihydrotanshinone I in Human 15-PGDH Across Three Inhibitor-Bound Receptor Structures

This study utilizes structure-based docking and molecular dynamics simulations across three distinct 15-PGDH receptor structures to demonstrate that the natural diterpenoid dihydrotanshinone I is a reproducible and mechanistically plausible candidate for inhibiting 15-PGDH, a potential therapeutic target for age-related muscle decline.

Sabbir Ahmad Antor, Md Abu Sadat Soash, Muktadir Al Mahmud, Raphael Kabir Niloy, Md. Mainul Hossain Bakul, Gokul Chandra (…)2026-08-18
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NeuroLab OS: A local-first software environment for scientist-reviewed neural time-series modelling and provenance-aware simulation

NeuroLab OS is a local-first, scientist-reviewed software environment (version 0.1.1) that integrates neural time-series preprocessing, model simulation, and provenance tracking into a single traceable workflow, successfully passing technical verification tests while requiring further external validation for scientific validity.

peiman jannatipour2026-08-18
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Cross-Dataset Generalization of Quantitative EEG Spectral Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease: A Pre-registered Two-Cohort External Validation and What Does Not Transfer

This pre-registered study demonstrates that while quantitative EEG spectral biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease achieve strong within-cohort performance, their cross-dataset generalization is highly fragile and dependent on acquisition setup, with relative measures like the theta/alpha power ratio proving more robust than absolute features against domain shifts.

Ivan Cangas2026-08-18
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Pathway-Centric Transcriptomic Profiling of Middle Ear Cholesteatoma Identifies Selective Dysregulation of the IL-6/JAK-STAT/MAPK and MMP9/ZEB1 Pathways

This study analyzes transcriptomic data to reveal that middle ear cholesteatoma pathogenesis is driven by selective dysregulation of the IL-6/JAK-STAT/MAPK and MMP9/ZEB1 pathways, which orchestrate keratinocyte hyperproliferation and bone erosion, thereby identifying precise molecular targets for novel therapeutic interventions.

Antonio Romeu, Maria-Jose Oliach, Coia Romeu2026-08-18
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Transcriptional Alterations in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Differential Expression, Functional Enrichment and Co-Expression Network Analysis of TCGA-BRCA

This study analyzes TCGA-BRCA data to reveal that triple-negative breast cancer is characterized by the coordinated downregulation of normal tissue architecture genes and upregulation of mitotic genes, suggesting a distinct transcriptional mechanism from intrinsic tumor heterogeneity, although these hub genes do not significantly predict patient survival.

Sushmithaa Chandrasekar2026-08-18
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Group size predicts feeding persistence at carcasses in scavenging wild boar (Sus scrofa)

This study demonstrates that larger wild boar groups exhibit greater feeding persistence at carcasses while intermediate-sized groups show the highest probability of transitioning from feeding to social interaction, highlighting how group size and social dynamics drive scavenging behavior and carcass depletion.

Peter Venekamp, Lysanne Snijders, Elisabeth S. Bakker, Kim Geurts, Danee Notermans, Andrea Kölzsch, Elke Wenting2026-08-18
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Evaluation of Solar-Powered GPS Ear Tags and Long-Range Data Transmission for Use in Wildlife Research: Case Study of Collared Peccary (Pecari tajacu)

This study evaluates solar-powered, LoRaWAN-enabled GPS ear tags on collared peccaries in southern Texas, finding that while they offer a low-cost telemetry option, their moderate fix success, positional error, and reliance on solar recharge are significantly limited by dense woody cover and species behavior, necessitating careful pilot testing before large-scale deployment.

Edward Tomassetti, Dylan Stewart, Abigail Dwelle, Emily Masterton, Paul Lukacs, Jacob Dykes, Walter Cook, Whitney Gann (…)2026-08-18
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Domain- and Lineage-Specific Heterogeneity in Selective Constraint on Gliomedin (GLDN), a Node of Ranvier Gene Restricted to Jawed Vertebrates

This study reveals that selective constraint on the jawed vertebrate-specific node of Ranvier gene GLDN is highly heterogeneous, varying significantly between its olfactomedin and collagen-like domains, between mammalian and non-mammalian lineages, and across evolutionary time, patterns that would remain undetected by a single gene-wide dN/dS analysis.

Takumi Takeuchi2026-08-18