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Palmitoylation-associated molecular states implicate FNDC3B in tumor progression and macrophage-associated microenvironmental remodeling in pancreatic cancer

This study establishes a palmitoylation-based molecular framework for stratifying pancreatic cancer patients and identifies FNDC3B as a critical prognostic driver that promotes tumor progression and macrophage-mediated microenvironment remodeling through mTOR signaling.

Jiayu Liu, Enkui Zhang, Weikang Liu, Guangnian Liu, Fusheng Zhang, Cuixia Zhang, Yongqi Deng, Yinmo Yang, Yongsu Ma, Xia (…)2026-10-27
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HDAC1 overexpression reduces chemosensitivity by promoting cell survival and inhibiting apoptotic responses in Luminal A breast cancer cells

This study demonstrates that HDAC1 overexpression in Luminal A breast cancer reduces chemosensitivity to multiple drugs by promoting cell survival and inhibiting apoptosis through the regulation of chromatin remodeling and key signaling pathways like p53/RB1 and NRF2, potentially involving interactions with YY1.

Yuqian Hu, Tingting Lyu, Xianyun Ji, Jing Gao, Zhaoyan Qiang, Jianhong Zhang2026-10-26
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Modeling Yeast Cell Viability in Continuous-Flow Pulsed Electric Field Treatment

This study demonstrates that in continuous-flow pulsed electric field treatment of yeast, the repetition rate and residence time act as independent factors influencing cell viability beyond their combined pulse count, necessitating their separate specification for accurate modeling and process control.

Jânio Anselmo, Afrânio de Castro Antônio Júnior, Jéssica Rodrigues, Guilherme Brasil Pintarelli, Daniela Ota Hisayasu Su (…)2026-10-26
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From core to target collections: genomic prioritization of trait-associated diversity

This study proposes a genomic strategy for constructing "target collections" from lettuce genebank accessions that prioritize diversity in specific trait-associated regions, offering a complementary alternative to traditional core collections for more efficient allele mining and pre-breeding despite potential trade-offs in genome-wide representation and the overrepresentation of rare haplotypes.

Alejandro Thérèse Navarro, Wenhui Zhou, Giorgio Tumino, Erik Wijnker, Tong Wei, Theo van Hintum2026-10-26
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Fecal indicator bacteria in Alalay Lagoon, Cochabamba, Bolivia: sanitary assessment and implications for opportunistic pathogen monitoring

This study of Alalay Lagoon in Bolivia demonstrates that while fecal indicator bacteria effectively confirm chronic fecal contamination and support sanitary assessments, their weak correlations with opportunistic pathogens indicate they are insufficient as standalone predictors of microbiological risk, necessitating complementary molecular and physicochemical monitoring.

Javier Orellana Salazar¹, María de las Mercedes Iriarte Puña2026-10-26
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Integrative multi-cohort transcriptomic analysis identifies conserved molecular programs for detecting hepatocellular carcinoma in chronic liver disease

Through an integrative analysis of 141,428 single-cell and nuclei profiles from 36 patients, researchers developed a robust 12-gene signature anchored by copy-number variations that effectively distinguishes early hepatocellular carcinoma from chronic liver injury, achieving high diagnostic accuracy and prognostic value across independent cohorts.

Yan Liu, Yishen Li, Jianpeng Wei2026-10-26