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EEG-Based Identification of Hidden Functional Topography Changes in Major Depressive Disorder

This study utilizes resting-state EEG data from the MODMA dataset to demonstrate that Major Depressive Disorder is characterized by specific alterations in signal complexity and functional network topology, particularly involving reduced integration and increased segregation in frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital regions, thereby establishing these metrics as promising objective neurophysiological biomarkers for the disorder.

Divyanshi Kanwar¹, R. K. Brojen Singh², Jasleen Gund¹2026-08-12
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Bibliometric Analysis of Spider Venom Research Based on ITGInsight

This study utilizes bibliometric analysis of 845 Web of Science publications from 2014 to 2025 via ITGInsight to map the global research landscape of spider venom, identifying leading contributors and core journals while highlighting a shift toward molecular mechanisms and medical applications alongside a comprehensive review of its chemical constituents and pharmacological potential.

Hong Chi Ding, Fang Yang, Yan Qing Yang, Xi Liu, Jian Fang Yang, Can Wei Li, Zi Zhong Yang, Hai Rong Zhao, Yu Zhao, Wei (…)2026-08-12
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A Patient-Derived Xenograft Model Identifies AK1 as a Key Regulator of Metastatic Potential in Primary Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

This study utilizes patient-derived xenograft models to demonstrate that adenylate kinase 1 (AK1) is a critical regulator of metastatic potential in primary triple-negative breast cancer by driving hypoxia-associated metabolic reprogramming and supporting tumor cell survival and migration.

Jong-Il Kim, Dakyung Lee, Rokhyun Kim, Woohang Heo, Sieun Yang, Woochan Lee, Jihui Yun, Charles Lee, Sun-Wha Im, Jeesoo (…)2026-08-12
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City-specific or generalisable resistances? An urban animal connectivity model performs better when parameterised from two cities

By analyzing common blackbird movement in Munich and Angers, this study demonstrates that while absolute habitat resistance values vary between cities, combining data from multiple urban environments significantly improves the predictive accuracy and transferability of connectivity models for identifying relative barrier importance.

Lisa Merkens, Meret Pundsack, Anne Mimet, Damien Gourmelon, Wolfgang W Weisser2026-08-12
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Latent HIV Infection of BBB Pericytes Disrupts Gap Junction-Mediated Crosstalk with Endothelial Cells

This study demonstrates that HIV-1 infection of BBB pericytes, whether active or latent, disrupts endothelial cell integrity by enhancing gap junction-mediated communication, thereby driving neuroinflammation and contributing to HIV-associated neurocognitive impairments.

Sarah Schmidlin, Oandy Naranjo, Silvia Torices, Nikolai Fattakhov, Monika Gilicinska, Masha Minevich, Kyra Schindler, De (…)2026-08-12
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Sex-Dimorphic Aging of Cardiovascular Disease Genes:A Network-Based Multi-Omics Analysis

This study integrates multi-omics data from nearly 1,000 donors across 17 cardiovascular tissues to characterize sex-dimorphic aging patterns, identifying high-confidence, actionable biomarkers and therapeutic targets—such as GUCY1A2 and PDE5A—that converge on specific signaling axes to advance precision cardiovascular medicine.

Annamaria Defilppo, Fabiola Boccuto, Pietro Hiram Guzzi, Pierangelo Veltri2026-08-12
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EGFR as a Potential Molecular Target of Cleistanthin A and Diphyllin Derivatives: An Integrated Computational and Biophysical Study

This study integrates computational modeling and biophysical experiments to identify the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) as a primary molecular target of the anticancer lignan Cleistanthin A and its derivatives, demonstrating their strong binding affinity and stability as potential scaffolds for developing novel EGFR inhibitors.

Bunnatut Panasawatwong, Duangporn Lohawittayanan, Napason Chabang, Sitthivut Charoensutthivarakul, Sakonwan Kuhaudomlarp (…)2026-08-12
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Habitat adaptation determines dark septate endophyte mediated stabilization of the soil-root-plant continuum under sulfate salinity

This study demonstrates that habitat-adapted dark septate endophytes, specifically *Alternaria chlamydospora* SC11, stabilize the soil-root-plant continuum in *Suaeda salsa* under severe sulfate salinity by maintaining nutrient homeostasis, root integrity, and coordinated metabolic responses, whereas non-adapted isolates fail to provide these benefits.

Yinli Bi, Shishuang Zhang, Jianying Zhang, Yuguang Zhang, Hai Tan, Jiapeng Kang2026-08-12