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Transcriptome-Wide Identification of Hub Genes and Therapeutic Targets in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Through Integrated Bioinformatics and Molecular Docking-Based Drug Repurposing

This study utilizes integrated bioinformatics analysis of pancreatic islet transcriptomes to identify GLP1R as a key therapeutic hub gene in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and proposes the repurposing of FDA-approved drugs Glimepiride and Linagliptin as high-affinity candidates for further preclinical development.

Jack Odoyo Otieno, Osim Loisiligaki Kambei, Kaunain Roohi2026-07-20
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Integrated Transcriptomic Meta-Analysis Reveals Conserved Transcriptional Signatures Underlying Antibiotic Tolerance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilms

This study employs a cross-study transcriptomic meta-analysis to identify conserved molecular signatures in *Pseudomonas aeruginosa* biofilms, revealing that antibiotic tolerance is driven by coordinated translational reprogramming, metabolic adaptation, and the activation of tailocin-associated contractile systems.

Mohammad Javad Golmohammadi2026-07-20
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Distinct evolutionary signatures shape depletion and conservation of short tandem repeat motifs in the human genome: insights into beta‑cell function and diabetes

This study reveals that distinct evolutionary forces shape the human genome's short tandem repeat landscape, identifying a subset of conserved non-CG motifs that are specifically enriched in pancreatic beta-cell genes and exhibit altered expression and methylation patterns in type 1 and type 2 diabetes, respectively, suggesting their role as condition-dependent regulatory elements in beta-cell dysfunction.

Seyed Mohammad Javad Hashemi2026-07-20
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Assessing Heavy Metal-Resistant Microorganisms and Health Risks in Landfill Leachate and Soil: A Systematic Review

This systematic review of sixteen studies reveals that unengineered landfill leachate and soil harbor diverse, highly metal-tolerant bacteria with promising bioremediation potential, yet their co-occurrence with antibiotic resistance and pathogenicity presents significant human health risks requiring further validation and standardized assessment.

Mulugeta Abrha Tamene2026-07-20
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Ultrasound-mediated extracellular matrix-preserving detachment suppresses extrinsic aging of mesenchymal stromal cells

This study demonstrates that an ultrasound-mediated, enzyme-free passaging system preserves the extracellular matrix and adhesion structures of mesenchymal stromal cells, thereby significantly suppressing procedure-induced extrinsic aging and maintaining cell quality and functionality compared to conventional trypsin-based methods.

Chikahiro Imashiro, Fumiko Tomatsu, Jun Homma, Shunsuke Yamagata, Hideharu Shimozawa, Shinsuke Mochizuki, Atsushi Nakamo (…)2026-07-20
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The Superior Chondrogenic Potential of Bone Marrow-Derived MSCs: A Comparative Study with Adipose Tissue and Wharton´s Jelly Sources

This study demonstrates that among adipose tissue, bone marrow, and Wharton's jelly sources, bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells exhibit superior chondrogenic potential, showing the strongest collagen type II deposition and gene expression when cultured in chondrogenic medium with reduced platelet lysate.

Veronika Hefka Blahnova, Karolina Vocetkova, Lucie Wolfova, Eva Filova2026-07-20