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Development of cAMP signaling underlies tonotopic differentiation of Kv1.1 expression in the avian cochlear nucleus

This study demonstrates that the tonotopic differentiation of Kv1.1 expression in the avian cochlear nucleus is driven by a region-specific maturation of Ca2+-dependent cAMP signaling, which mediates activity-dependent upregulation of Kv1.1 specifically in high-frequency neurons around hatching to ensure precise auditory processing.

Hiroshi Kuba, Hesheng Chen, Ryota Adachi, Ryo Egawa, Ryota Fukaya, Yixuan Du, Tenyu Imaizumi2026-06-29
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Global research trends in the tumor immune microenvironment of esophageal cancer from immune infiltration to clinical translation

This bibliometric analysis of 886 publications reveals that global research on the tumor immune microenvironment in esophageal cancer has accelerated since 2020, shifting from basic immune infiltration studies toward clinical translation focused on immunosuppressive mechanisms, immunotherapy, and precision medicine strategies.

jiaqi wang, yiyuanzi zhao, zhihong li, baozhong li2026-06-29
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Feasibility and Preliminary Effectiveness of a School-Based Speed- Related Fitness Program in Primary School Children: A Large Quasi-Experimental Study

This large quasi-experimental study demonstrates that an 8-week, equipment-light Speed, Agility, and Quickness (SAQ) program embedded in regular physical education significantly improved 50-meter sprint performance among primary school children compared to routine instruction, supporting its feasibility as a pragmatic approach to enhance speed-related fitness in school settings.

Junhui Zhu, Mingling Zhao, Ling Xu, Zhongming Song, Yan Bu2026-06-29
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Regulation of a symbiotic species network by a Megalomyrmex guest ant parasite: Establishment, maintenance, and threat of breakdown

This study reveals how the social parasite *Megalomyrmex symmetochus* infiltrates and stabilizes its host's symbiotic network by eavesdropping on chemical signals for nest location and alarm responses, while simultaneously utilizing its antimicrobial venom to regulate the microbial community.

Alissa R. Geisse, Blake S. Bringhurst, Aryel C. Goes, Ana R. Martinez, Sabrina Amador-Vargas, Lillian A. Brennan, Rachel (…)2026-06-29
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Extruded blue corn and tepary beans-based tortillas’ impact on obesity and gut microbiota in vivo

This study demonstrates that in Wistar rats, tortillas made from extruded blue corn and tepary beans improve gut microbiota diversity and lower total cholesterol without worsening dyslipidemia, offering a potential dietary strategy to mitigate obesity-related metabolic issues.

Guadalupe M. Perez-Guerrero, Cuauhtémoc Reyes-Moreno, Nuria Elizabeth Rocha-Guzmán, Edith Oliva Cuevas-Rodriguez, Mariel (…)2026-06-29
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Identification of Acetylation-Related Gene Biomarkers for Gallbladder Carcinoma via Multi-dataset and Machine Learning, with Insights into Immune Microenvironment Modulation

This study identifies seven acetylation-related gene biomarkers for Gallbladder Carcinoma using machine learning to construct a high-accuracy diagnostic model and reveals their significant associations with immune cell infiltration, particularly highlighting NCOA1's link to activated natural killer cells.

Yecheng Wang, Dongbin Liu, Yaming Zheng, Kuo Liang, Minghao Sui, Xiang Gao2026-06-29
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Microvesicles derived from follicular fluid and seminal plasma modulate human sperm quality after vitrification: Functional and molecular parameters based Assessment

This study demonstrates that supplementing human sperm vitrification media with high doses of raw follicular fluid or seminal plasma, or low doses of their derived microvesicles, significantly mitigates cryodamage by enhancing sperm motility, membrane integrity, and antioxidant capacity while reducing oxidative stress and apoptosis-related gene expression.

Morteza Taravat, Mustafa Numan Bucak, Reza Asadpour, Zahra Karimi, Mohammad saber Maroufi, Hojat Ghasemnejad, Tohid Reza (…)2026-06-29
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Adrenergic nerves regulate B cell responses to large antigens through modulation of lymph node permeability

Local adrenergic nerves are essential for optimal B cell responses to large antigens by regulating the remodeling of the lymph node's reticulin fiber network to increase permeability, a mechanism that may explain the increased susceptibility to infection in patients with nerve injuries.

Maureen Cox, Jessica Reel, Jumana Abbadi, Sydney Honold, Happy Agarwal, Rohit Singh, Jacob Farriester, Hunter Abrahamsen (…)2026-06-29