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Early Thalamo-Striatal Functional Disconnection in HBV-Related Cirrhosis Despite Preserved Subcortical Network Topology

This study reveals that patients with HBV-related cirrhosis exhibit a selective functional disconnection between the thalamus and striatum, which serves as an early neural signature of the disease despite the preservation of global subcortical network topology and the absence of overt cognitive impairment.

Wanze Xu, Lubin Gou, Xian Ma, Yu Dou, Jing Li, Juan Liu, Xiaoyi Zhang, Feifei Liang2026-08-03
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Dynamic transcriptomic profiling and screening of peripheral blood reveals key regulatory genes for superovulation response in dairy cows

This study utilized dynamic transcriptomic profiling of peripheral blood mononuclear cells across four superovulation stages in dairy cows to identify key regulatory genes and molecular pathways, providing potential targets for improving superovulation efficiency and selection tools in multiple ovulation and embryo transfer (MOET) procedures.

Huang Yuechuan, Zhang Hailiang, Han Liyun, Zhao Shanjiang, Zhu Huabin, Wang Yachun2026-08-03
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Dissecting the Immunosuppressive Tumor Microenvironment and Intercellular Communication in Testicular DLBCL via scRNA-seq

This study utilizes single-cell RNA sequencing to characterize the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment of testicular diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, revealing key mechanisms including T cell exhaustion, M2 macrophage polarization, Sertoli cell dysfunction, and the MIF-CD74 axis, while identifying MRC1 as a potential prognostic biomarker.

Zhang Zhen, Qingzhao Li, Dan Liu, Jian Cao, Juan Peng2026-08-03
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Desing of Novel 1,4-Naphthoquinone Derivatives: Evaluation of Apoptotic Effects and Anticancer Activity Against Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cells with Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Studies

This study reports the synthesis and characterization of novel N,S,O-substituted 1,4-naphthoquinone derivatives, identifying compounds 4 and 13 as potent inducers of apoptosis in triple-negative breast cancer cells (MDA-MB-231) through combined experimental assays and computational molecular docking and dynamics simulations targeting the MCL-1 protein.

Sena Taskin, Kaouche Farah Chafika, Alisher Nurullayev, Cigdem Sayil, Gamze Guney Eskiler, Ozge Turna, Nahide Gulsah Den (…)2026-08-03
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Integrated Machine Learning, Molecular Docking, and Molecular Dynamics Simulations Design Novel Peptide Inhibitors of Rabies Virus Glycoprotein

This study employs an integrated computational approach combining machine learning, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulations to design and validate novel non-toxic peptide inhibitors derived from α-bungarotoxin, identifying the P40 candidate as a promising therapeutic agent targeting the Rabies virus glycoprotein.

Harshada Sawant, Ashish Asrondkar, Vrushali Patil2026-08-03
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Bacillus strains inhibit beta-lactamase-producing Gram-negative pathogens isolated from hospital sink drains

This study demonstrates that pre-cultured probiotic strains of *Bacillus amyloliquefaciens* and *Bacillus velezensis* effectively inhibit the growth of multidrug-resistant, beta-lactamase-producing Gram-negative pathogens isolated from hospital sink drains, offering a sustainable biocontrol alternative to chemical disinfection.

Alexandre Meunier, Adrien Biguenet, Thibault Bourdin, Mohamed Mounir Amara, Jessica Gachet, Guillaume Bret, Xavier Bertr (…)2026-08-03
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Multiscale Multimodal Connectomic Signatures of Methamphetamine- Predominant Use and Methadone-Maintained Status: mCCA+jICA Fusion and Interpretable Machine Learning

This study utilizes multimodal MRI fusion and machine learning to demonstrate that methamphetamine-predominant use is associated with distributed multiscale brain network alterations, while methadone maintenance induces partial, network-specific reorganization rather than a full return to healthy control patterns.

Javad sheikhi koohsar, Sadegh Masjoodi, Babak Jamshidi, Shahriar Jamshidi Zargan, Amir Khorasani, Hamid Kalalian Moghada (…)2026-08-03
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Emergence and genomic characterization of a carbapenem- and colistin-resistant Enterobacter chengduensis isolate carrying blaNDM-1 in Northeast China

This study reports the first identification and genomic characterization of a carbapenem- and colistin-resistant *Enterobacter chengduensis* isolate carrying the *bla*NDM-1 gene in Northeast China, highlighting the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains with significant virulence and resistance factors.

Yuzhuojun Xue, Jingbi Meng, Xue Jiang, Chunmei Jin2026-08-03
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Multiple spermatophore transfer during prolonged mating in the apterous Neotropical cricket Unacla meridionalis (Desutter-Grandcolas, 1994) (Orthoptera: Grylloidea: Phalangopsidae)

This study documents the mating behavior of the apterous cricket *Unacla meridionalis*, revealing a prolonged two-hour copulation involving multiple spermatophore transfers and a unique post-copulatory pattern where females consume the spermatophores, suggesting a post-nuptial gift that contrasts with typical male consumption in related species.

Leanna Camila Macarini, Jessica Ricci de Lima, Marcos Fianco, Edison Zefa, João Pedro Maruzka Roncaglio, Vitória Garcia (…)2026-08-03
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Interplay between actin cytoskeleton and mitochondrial remodeling in endothelial cells stimulated with malaria patient sera

This study demonstrates that proinflammatory cytokines in severe malaria patient sera induce endothelial cell dysfunction by coordinately disrupting the actin cytoskeleton and promoting mitochondrial fragmentation, thereby elucidating a key mechanism in malaria pathogenesis.

Supattra Glaharn, Wilanee Dechkhajorn, Charit Srisook, Tachpon Techarang, Pitiphat Bunkham, Urai Chaisri, Srivicha Kruds (…)2026-08-03