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Decoding sex-specific metabolomic biomarkers in the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta)
Is there a distinct metabolomic profile between male and female loggerhead turtles? Are there useful biomarkers for sex classification in this species?
Visible light accelerates skin wound healing and alleviates scar formation in mice by adjusting STAT3 signaling
In mice keratinocytes, upregulation of PI3Kβ by red light promotes the p-STAT3 and accelerates skin wound healing by; ROS induced by blue light inhibits the p-STAT3 and alleviates scar formation.
Digestive and molecular adaptations for extreme blood glucose regulation in nectar and fruit bats (Chiroptera, Phyllostomidae)
We discovered the duodenum is a crucial blood glucose regulator in the evolution of high-sugar diets. The adaptations result in blood glucose levels >750 mg/dL, the highest recorded in mammals. This indicates new possibilities to improve glycemic control in the human diabetes epidemic.
How to reduce the negative impacts of artificial light at night on flying insects
We are reporting on our inter- and trans-disciplinary applied research that aimed to reduce negative effects of light pollution on nocturnal insects
New Tool for PRRSV Control: A High-Throughput Screening and Preclinical Study of Antiviral Drugs
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) is a significant pathogen that threatens the swine industry. Through high-throughput screening (HTS), we have identified Nitazoxanide (NTZ) as an effective compound for inhibiting PRRSV replication.