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A novel Lysinibacillus species from Brazilian biomes: description and polyphasic characterization of Lysinibacillus vittiae sp. nov

This study proposes the novel bacterial species *Lysinibacillus vittiae* sp. nov., based on a polyphasic characterization of seven strains isolated from the Brazilian soybean rhizosphere that exhibit distinct genomic and phenotypic traits and demonstrate potential for biological control against *Meloidogyne incognita*.

Marcela Pádua Paulino De Souza, Marília Borges Vieira, Lucas Sostena Carvalho Silva, Samira Marques Faria, Jéssica Fioro (…)2026-09-13
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Integrating IRRI standardized phenotyping and genome-wide association analysis to decipher salinity tolerance and yield responses in rice

This study integrates IRRI's standardized phenotyping with genome-wide association analysis to validate the correlation between salinity tolerance scores and yield traits in rice, thereby identifying key genetic loci for breeding salt-tolerant, high-yielding varieties.

Binyang Lyu, Qiming Wang, Qun Ren, Muhammad Ahmad Hassan, Qian Zhu, Wuyun Fang, Cunli Gong, Jie Yuan, Xiaorong Wen, Mint (…)2026-09-13
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Genome-wide landscape of microsatellites and their association with gene architecture and transcriptomic features in Perna viridis

This study presents a chromosome-level analysis of the Asian green mussel (*Perna viridis*) genome, revealing that microsatellites are strategically distributed in regulatory regions and enriched in genes involved in stress response, immunity, and detoxification, thereby highlighting their functional role in adaptive processes and providing a valuable resource for future genetic and environmental research.

V G Vysakh, Sandhya Sukumaran, A. Gopalakrishnan2026-09-12
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Protein–protein interaction network analysis of the phaseolus vulgaris factorome reveals AP2/ERF, WRKY, and NAC as key regulators in defense against colletotrichum lindemuthianum race 65

This study utilizes protein–protein interaction network analysis of *Phaseolus vulgaris* challenged with *Colletotrichum lindemuthianum* race 65 to identify AP2/ERF, WRKY, and NAC transcription factors as central hubs orchestrating a dynamic, multilayered defense response involving hormonal crosstalk and coordinated immunity mechanisms.

ELenildo dos Santos Oliveira, Welison Andrade Pereira2026-09-12
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Identification and validation of aryl hydrocarbon receptor-related key genes in Alzheimer's disease: an integrated analysis of bulk RNA sequencing and single-cell RNA sequencing

This study integrates bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing with machine learning to identify and validate five AhR-related key genes (ADRB3, ADCY2, FGF6, PRKACB, and SOS1) in Alzheimer's disease, revealing their associations with specific signaling pathways, immune cell interactions, and differential expression patterns that offer new insights into potential therapeutic targets.

Fangfang Chen, Zhenrui Ma, Wenjun Ma2026-09-12
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Philadelphia’s Got Talent! A novel, naturalistic paradigm for inducing socio-affective prediction errors

This paper introduces "Philadelphia's Got Talent" (PGT), a novel naturalistic paradigm that systematically induces and quantifies socio-affective prediction errors by demonstrating how participants underestimate the positive reception of their own norm-violating performances, thereby providing a computational framework for studying embarrassment and social norm violations in psychology and neuroscience.

Linda J. Hoffman, Nicole Serino, Steven Martinez, Morgan Callinan, Zack Mulron, Chelsea Helion, Vishnu P. Murty, Ingrid (…)2026-09-12
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Functional Evaluation and In Vitro Glucose-Lowering Activity of a Limosilactobacillus fermentum Fermented Probiotic Millet Malt Beverage using HepG2 Hepatocytes

This study demonstrates that a *Limosilactobacillus fermentum*-fermented probiotic beverage made from malted millets and ginger exhibits significant antioxidant, antibacterial, and sensory qualities, while effectively enhancing glucose uptake in HepG2 hepatocytes, suggesting its potential as a functional anti-diabetic food.

Naga Venkata, Harika Katepogu, Umamahesh Katike, vijaya sarathi reddy Obulam2026-09-12
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Nanoceria-to-Curcumin Molar Ratio as a Critical Engineering Parameter for Biocompatible Redox-Active Nanoconjugates

This study identifies the nanoceria-to-curcumin molar ratio as a critical engineering parameter, demonstrating that a 25:1 ratio optimizes the safety and antioxidant efficacy of nanoconjugates by eliminating cytotoxic excess curcumin while preserving redox activity against oxidative stress.

Nikita N. Chukavin, Viktoriia A. Anikina, Darya A. Vinnik, Nikita A. Pivovarov, Boris A. Bokl, Anton L. Popov2026-09-12
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Genomic characterization and transcriptional responses to contrasting phosphate availability in Paraburkholderia sp. FBCC-B380

This study characterizes the genome and transcriptional responses of the phosphate-solubilizing bacterium *Paraburkholderia* sp. FBCC-B380, revealing its distinct phylogenetic status and its ability to modulate specific phosphorus acquisition pathways, such as upregulating high-affinity uptake and phosphatase activity, in response to insoluble phosphate availability.

Yu Jeong Lee, Byeoli Byeon, Yu-Jin Hwang, Ju-Hee Jeong, Da Min Jeong, Ji Young Jung, Byung Hee Chun2026-09-12
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Urban mammals in Italy: the hidden role of common species in structuring communities

This study investigates medium- and large-sized mammal communities across four Italian cities using camera traps, revealing that while green cover extent and fragmentation did not significantly influence community composition, distinct inter-city assemblages were primarily driven by common species like the red fox and eastern cottontail rabbit.

Laura Limonciello, Vasco Avramo, Enrico Mirone, Pushpinder Jamwal Singh, Gaia Ieraci, Carolina Coccia, Emiliano Mori, Le (…)2026-09-12