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2021 journal article

Vitamin D deficiency promotes accumulation of bioactive lipids and increased endocannabinoid tone in zebrafish

JOURNAL OF LIPID RESEARCH, 62.

author keywords: MS; metabolomics; lipidomics; lipids; nutrition; endocannabinoid biosynthesis; MSI; IR-MALDESI; anandamide
MeSH headings : Animals; Endocannabinoids / metabolism; Lipid Metabolism; Lipids / chemistry; Vitamin D Deficiency / metabolism; Zebrafish
TL;DR: Investigation of putative linkages between vitamin D deficiency and metabolic disruption of bioactive lipids by MS imaging and expression of genes involved in EC biosynthesis, metabolism, and receptor signaling in adipose tissue and liver suggest that VDD may promote accumulation of bio active lipids and increased EC tone in zebrafish. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 19, 2021

2021 journal article

Gene-set integrative analysis of multi-omics data using tensor-based association test

BIOINFORMATICS, 37(16), 2259–2265.

TL;DR: A tensor-based framework for variable-wise inference in multi-omics analysis is introduced and the variable-specific tensor test is derived, which will enhance computational efficiency of tensor modeling. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: October 18, 2021

2021 review

A critical review of environmentally persistent free radical (EPFR) solvent extraction methodology and retrieval efficiency

[Review of ]. CHEMOSPHERE, 284.

By: C. Guo n & J. Richmond-Bryant n

author keywords: Environmentally persistent free radicals; Solvent extraction
MeSH headings : Coal Ash; Free Radicals / analysis; Particulate Matter; Reactive Oxygen Species; Solvents
TL;DR: In conclusion, inference about the solvent and protocol that leads to the highest EPFR extraction efficiency for certain types of radicals is not currently possible and reporting criteria to be included for future EPFR studies are proposed. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: October 18, 2021

2021 article

Emerging Wearable Sensors for Plant Health Monitoring

Lee, G., Wei, Q., & Zhu, Y. (2021, October 7). ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, Vol. 10.

By: G. Lee n, Q. Wei n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: plant health monitoring; plant sensors; plant stress; volatile organic compounds; wearable sensors
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 18, 2021

2021 article

The cyanotoxin 2,4-DAB enhances mortality and causes behavioral and molecular dysfunctions associated with neurodegeneration in larval zebrafish

Martin, R. M., Bereman, M. S., & Marsden, K. C. (2021, October 15). (Vol. 10). Vol. 10.

By: R. Martin n, M. Bereman n & K. Marsden n

TL;DR: It is demonstrated that BMAA and its isomers AEG and 2, 4-DAB cause neurotoxic effects in vivo, with 2,4-DABs as the most potent of the three in the zebrafish model. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 17, 2021

2021 journal article

Application of Edible Montmorillonite Clays for the Adsorption and Detoxification of Microcystin

ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS, 4(9), 7254–7265.

By: M. Wang*, K. Rivenbark*, J. Gong n, F. Wright n & T. Phillips

author keywords: adsorption isotherm; Hydra vulgaris; Lemna minor; Caenorhabditis elegans; molecular model; dietary sorbent
MeSH headings : Adsorption; Animals; Bentonite / chemistry; Caenorhabditis elegans; Charcoal / pharmacology; Clay / chemistry; Hydra; Microcystins / chemistry
TL;DR: Edible montmorillonite clays were characterized for their ability to bind MC containing leucine and arginine under conditions simulating the gastrointestinal tract and compared with a medical-grade activated carbon and validated in a battery of living organisms, suggesting that edible montMorillonites are safe and efficacious binders for MC-LR. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: October 12, 2021

2021 article

Pheromone antagonism in Plutella xylostella (Linnaeus) by sex pheromones of two sympatric noctuid moths

Wang, F.-M., Shen, Z.-J., Schal, C., Zhu, J. J., Zhou, G.-X., Wang, Y.-L., … Wan, N.-F. (2021, October 2). PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE, Vol. 10.

author keywords: pheromone antagonism; antennal response; Plutella xyloslella; mating disruption; sympatry; semiochemical
MeSH headings : Animals; Brassica; Male; Moths; Pheromones; Sex Attractants / pharmacology; Spodoptera
TL;DR: The uni-directional pheromone antagonism by ZE-9,11-14:OAc and ZE,9,12-14-OAc suggests innovative semiochemical-based strategies for the management of P. xyloslella and other economically important pests in Brassica fields. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 12, 2021

2021 journal article

The structure of natural biogenic iron (oxyhydr)oxides formed in circumneutral pH environments

GEOCHIMICA ET COSMOCHIMICA ACTA, 308, 237–255.

author keywords: Ferrihydrite; Structure; X-ray spectroscopy; X-ray Scattering; Mossbauer spectroscopy; Iron oxidizing bacteria; Environmental minerology
TL;DR: Biogenic iron (Fe) (oxyhydr)oxides (BIOS) formed in circumneutral pH waters are poorly ordered and more environmentally stable than 2LFh and intimately mixed with organic matter. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 4, 2021

2021 article

A Liquid Metal Mediated Metallic Coating for Antimicrobial and Antiviral Fabrics

Kwon, K. Y., Cheeseman, S., Frias-De-Diego, A., Hong, H., Yang, J., Jung, W., … Kim, T.-il. (2021, September 22). ADVANCED MATERIALS, Vol. 9.

By: K. Kwon n, S. Cheeseman*, A. Frias-De-Diego n, H. Hong*, J. Yang n, W. Jung*, H. Yin*, B. Murdoch* ...

author keywords: antimicrobial; antiviral; galvanic replacement; liquid metal fabric coating
MeSH headings : Alloys / chemistry; Anti-Infective Agents / chemistry; Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology; Antiviral Agents / chemistry; Antiviral Agents / pharmacology; Bacteria / drug effects; Coated Materials, Biocompatible / chemistry; Coated Materials, Biocompatible / pharmacology; Copper / chemistry; Fungi / drug effects; Gallium / chemistry; Textiles / analysis; Viruses / drug effects
TL;DR: The presence of the LMCu particles can eradicate over 99% of pathogens within 5 min, which is significantly more effective than control samples coated with only Cu, and is promising for generating robust antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral fabrics and surfaces. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 4, 2021

2021 article

SMIM: A unified framework of survival sensitivity analysis using multiple imputation and martingale

Yang, S., Zhang, Y., Liu, G. F., & Guan, Q. (2021, September 20). BIOMETRICS, Vol. 9.

By: S. Yang n, Y. Zhang*, G. Liu* & Q. Guan*

author keywords: delta adjustment; jump-to-reference; restrictive mean survival time; restrictive mean time loss; wild-bootstrap
MeSH headings : Models, Statistical; Computer Simulation; Survival Analysis; Research Design
TL;DR: A unified framework for sensitivity analysis to censoring at random in survival data using multiple imputation and martingale, called SMIM, is proposed and the wild bootstrap inference has a theoretical guarantee for consistency and is computationally efficient compared to the nonparametric bootstrap counterpart. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 4, 2021

2021 journal article

Experimental evidence for female mate choice in a noctuid moth

ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR, 179, 1–13.

author keywords: courtship behaviour; female mate choice; pheromone; sexual selection; Chloridea (Helothis) virescers
TL;DR: It is observed that females determined the outcome of courtship by moving away from the male (avoidance) or by facilitating copulation with an abdominal bend (acceptance), and it is discovered that tactile sensory stimuli may be involved during courtship. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 27, 2021

2021 journal article

Sex Differences in Pulmonary Eicosanoids and Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators in Response to Ozone Exposure

TOXICOLOGICAL SCIENCES, 183(1), 170–183.

By: M. Yaeger*, S. Reece*, B. Kilburg-Basnyat*, M. Hodge*, A. Pal*, K. Dunigan-Russell*, B. Luo*, D. You n ...

author keywords: air pollution; lipids; lung; inflammation; sex differences
MeSH headings : Animals; Eicosanoids; Female; Lung; Male; Mice; Mice, Inbred C57BL; Ozone / toxicity; Sex Characteristics
TL;DR: Data indicate that O3 drives an increased pulmonary inflammatory and bioactive lipid mediator response in females, and ovariectomy increases susceptibility to O3-induced pulmonary inflammation and injury, as well as decreases pulmonary DHA concentrations. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: September 27, 2021

2021 journal article

Single-minded 2 is required for left-right asymmetric stomach morphogenesis

DEVELOPMENT, 148(17).

author keywords: right asymmetry; Stomach; Morphogenesis; Pitx2; Sim2; Down syndrome; Frog
MeSH headings : Animals; Anura; Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors / genetics; Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors / metabolism; Body Patterning; Embryo, Nonmammalian; Endoderm / embryology; Endoderm / metabolism; Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental; Homeodomain Proteins / genetics; Homeodomain Proteins / metabolism; Morphogenesis; Stomach / embryology; Transcription Factors / genetics; Transcription Factors / metabolism
TL;DR: It is demonstrated that sim2 functions downstream of LR patterning cues to regulate key cellular properties and behaviors in the left stomach epithelium that drive asymmetric curvature, and has implications for dose-dependent roles of laterality factors in non-laterality-related birth defects. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 27, 2021

2021 journal article

Association of maternal prenatal selenium concentration and preterm birth: a multicountry meta-analysis

BMJ GLOBAL HEALTH, 6(9).

By: N. Monangi*, H. Xu*, R. Khanam*, W. Khan*, S. Deb*, J. Pervin*, J. Price*, S. Kennedy* ...

author keywords: child health; environmental health; epidemiology; maternal health; nutrition
MeSH headings : Female; Gestational Age; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Pregnancy; Premature Birth / epidemiology; Selenium
TL;DR: This study observed statistically significant associations between maternal Se concentration and PTB at some sites, but this did not generalise across the entire cohort, and there was a substantial heterogeneity among study cohorts and the random-effect meta-analysis did not achieve statistical significance. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: September 27, 2021

2021 journal article

Structure, dynamics, and regulation of TRF1-TIN2-mediated trans-and cis-interactions on telomeric DNA

Journal of Biological Chemistry, 101080.

By: H. Pan, P. Kaur, R. Barnes, A. Detwiler, S. Sanford, M. Liu, P. Xu, C. Mahn ...

Source: ORCID
Added: September 23, 2021

2021 journal article

Influence of natural organic matter and pH on phosphate removal by and filterable lanthanum release from lanthanum-modified bentonite

Water Research, 202, 117399.

author keywords: Eutrophication; Lake restoration; Lanthanum release; Humic and fulvic acid; Phosphate management
MeSH headings : Bentonite; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Lakes; Lanthanum; Phosphates; Phosphorus
TL;DR: The results indicate that the PO4-binding ability of LMB is decreased in the presence of NOM, and the decrease is more pronounced at pH 8.5 than at 6.5, which provides an important basis for management of P in lakes and eutrophication control that relies on LMB applications. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: September 20, 2021

2021 journal article

Using Atomic Force Microscopy to Study the Real Time Dynamics of DNA Unwinding by Mitochondrial Twinkle Helicase

BIO-PROTOCOL, 11(17).

By: P. Kaur*, H. Pan*, M. Longley, W. Copeland & H. Wang*

author keywords: Atomic Force Microscope; Twinkle helicase; Mitochondria; Liquid AFM imaging; Mitochondrial replication; Single molecule imaging
TL;DR: The addition of mitochondrial single-stranded DNA binding protein (mtSSB) facilitates a 5-fold increase in the DNA unwinding rate for the Twinkle helicase, providing new platforms to examine DNA replication and to explore the mechanism driving DNA deletion and human diseases. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: September 20, 2021

2021 article

Food, water, and sanitation insecurities: Complex linkages and implications for achieving WASH security

Workman, C. L., Stoler, J., Harris, A., Ercumen, A., Kearns, J., & Mapunda, K. M. (2021, September 8). GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH, Vol. 9.

By: C. Workman*, J. Stoler*, A. Harris n, A. Ercumen n, J. Kearns* & K. Mapunda*

MeSH headings : Child; Humans; Child, Preschool; Sanitation; Water; Hygiene; Water Supply; Water Quality
TL;DR: The complexity of combined resource insecurities is outlined as a step towards transformative WASH security—one that addresses myriad transmission pathways and co-occurring diseases—that ultimately would improve health outcomes throughout the world. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 20, 2021

2021 journal article

Barriers to responsible innovation of nanotechnology applications in food and agriculture: A study of US experts and developers

NANOIMPACT, 23.

By: C. Cummings n, J. Kuzma n, A. Kokotovich n, D. Glas n & K. Grieger n

MeSH headings : Agriculture; Agrochemicals; Food; Humans; Nanostructures; Nanotechnology; United States
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 20, 2021

2021 journal article

An extreme climate gradient-induced ecological regionalization in the Upper Cretaceous Western Interior Basin of North America

GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA BULLETIN, 133(9-10), 2125–2136.

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: September 20, 2021

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