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Blunted modulation of hierarchical brain organization in opioid use disorder

This study demonstrates that opioid use disorder is characterized by a blunted catecholaminergic modulation of the brain's hierarchical organization, where methylphenidate fails to compress the principal cortical gradient or improve visual attention in patients compared to healthy controls, suggesting a systems-level deficit linked to the severity and duration of opioid use.

Dardo Tomasi, Peter Manza, Sukru Demiral, Natasha Giddens, Annabelle Belcher, Weizheng Yan, Kylee Miller, Faith Veenker (…)2026-07-10
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Single-cell and spatial transcriptomic profiling reveals impaired tertiary lymphoid structure maturation associated with T cell exhaustion in gastric cancer

This study integrates single-cell and spatial transcriptomics to reveal that while gastric cancer exhibits widespread transcriptional signatures of tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS), these structures rarely achieve spatial maturity, a deficit that co-occurs with T-cell exhaustion and immunosuppressive signaling, thereby explaining the limited efficacy of immune checkpoint blockade in this disease.

Longteng Niu, Yan Li2026-07-10
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Asymmetric Modulation of Auditory-Responsive Subpopulations in the Mediodorsal Thalamus by the Prefrontal Cortex

This study demonstrates that the prefrontal cortex asymmetrically modulates distinct auditory-responsive subpopulations in the mediodorsal thalamus, selectively suppressing an anterior group to prolong behavioral reaction times while preserving sensory discrimination accuracy.

Yan Wang, HongYang Zhang, Zijie Li, Xuejiao Wang, Jingyu Chen, Fangxiao Liu, Zhengxiu Li, Ling Qin2026-07-10
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Comparative transcriptomics analysis reveals differentially expressed genes regulating tuber dormancy in white yam

This study utilizes comparative transcriptomics to identify specific sets of differentially expressed genes that regulate the induction and maintenance versus the breaking of tuber dormancy in two white yam genotypes across developmental stages.

Jeremiah Sunday Nwogha, Abtew G. Wosene, Muthurajan Raveendran, Happiness O. Oselebe, Paterne A. Agre, Rohit Kambale, Ve (…)2026-07-10
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Chemical Barrier Modulation by Bile Salts Drives Spatially Resolved Viscoelastic Reconfiguration in Buccal Epithelia

This study demonstrates that the bile salt sodium glycodeoxycholate modulates chemical barriers in buccal epithelia by inducing molecular membrane reorganisation that drives spatially resolved viscoelastic reconfiguration, revealing that permeation enhancement relies on transient epithelial state transitions rather than simple barrier opening.

David Brayden, Sahil Malhotra, Holly Linford, Shakhawath Hossain, Muhammad Ijaz, Estela Bini, Sandeep Karki, Christel Be (…)2026-07-10
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A 1,2,3-Triazole Derivative Mitigates Palmitic Acid-Induced Lipotoxicity Through Coordinated Modulation of Lipogenic, Oxidative, and Inflammatory Pathways in HepG2 Cells

This study demonstrates that a novel 1,2,3-triazole derivative (molecule 3) protects HepG2 cells from palmitic acid-induced lipotoxicity by coordinately reducing lipid accumulation, oxidative stress, and inflammation while preserving mitochondrial function and modulating metabolic gene expression, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic agent for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

PIRANGI SRIKANTH, Sakeel Ahmed, Annu Kumari, Devansh Swadia, Segufa Rahaman, Khaja Moinuddin Shaik, Swapan Dey, Shyam Su (…)2026-07-10
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Spatial and temporal use of New Jersey estuaries by sandbar sharks (Carcharhinus plumbeus)

Using acoustic telemetry, this study confirms that southern New Jersey estuaries serve as critical northern nursery habitats for sandbar sharks, characterized by seasonal residency of young-of-the-year and connectivity to coastal migration corridors, which is vital for the conservation of this threatened species as warming temperatures potentially expand their range northward.

Danielle Elizabeth Dyson, Thomas M. Grothues, Keith J. Dunton2026-07-09
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Transmission Dynamics and Genomic Evolution of Monkeypox Virus in Nigeria Across Pre- and Post-COVID-19 Periods

This study analyzes 172 Monkeypox virus sequences from Nigeria to reveal that while the virus's transmission dynamics are primarily driven by the year of isolation rather than seasonal factors, Clade IIb has persisted across pre-, during, and post-COVID-19 periods, underscoring the urgent need for standardized surveillance and targeted interventions.

Uwem Okon Edet, Kayode Abraham Olawuyi, Akaninyene Joseph, Md Zulfekar Ali, Okoroiwu Henshaw, Francisca Nwaokorie, Mesek (…)2026-07-09
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paRDal: Bioinformatics Framework for a Parallel RNA and DNA NGS Analysis in Hereditary Cancer Diagnostics

The paper introduces paRDal, a containerized bioinformatics framework that integrates matched germline DNA and RNA NGS data to enhance hereditary cancer diagnostics by detecting splicing and expression abnormalities, thereby improving variant interpretation and diagnostic yield through a user-friendly, evidence-based workflow.

Kateřina Matějková, Petr Nehasil, Petra Kleiblová, Taťána Ptáčková, Marta Černá, Pavel Just, Ondřej Vít, Petra Zemánková (…)2026-07-09