Evolutionary modularity of the primate vestibular system: Morphological distinction of otolithic and canalicular organs [0.03%]
Christopher M Smith,Jeffrey T Laitman
Christopher M Smith
The mammalian inner ear is traditionally divided into two systems: the peripheral vestibular system (for balance) and the cochlea (for hearing). This bipartite model has shaped our understanding of inner ear evolution, function, and patholo...
APOE3 astrocytes can rescue lipid abnormalities and dystrophic neurites of APOE4 human neurons [0.03%]
Dilara O Halim,Erika Di Biase,Amélie Rajon et al.
Dilara O Halim et al.
Lipid abnormalities are emerging as key pathogenic mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Lewy body dementia. Astrocytes in the brain provide apolipoprotein E (APOE) proteins and infl...
In vitro evaluation of biocompatibility and degradation of human blood-derived scaffolds by seeding of mouse embryo fibroblasts [0.03%]
Fariba Behnia-Willison,Pouria Aryan,Mojdeh Salehnia et al.
Fariba Behnia-Willison et al.
This study highlights the biocompatibility and biodegradability of a novel blood-derived scaffold for regenerative medicine. The scaffold supports cell integration, reduces immune rejection risks, and offers potential as a customizable solu...
Asynchronous declines of native and exotic insect predators reduce pest suppression potential in agriculture [0.03%]
Christie A Bahlai,Douglas A Landis
Christie A Bahlai
Insect declines in agricultural landscapes have been reported as part of the larger biodiversity crisis, but long-term trends are difficult to assess due to natural population fluctuations, interactions with exotic species, and lack of cons...
Interdisciplinary papers supported by disciplinary grants garner deep and broad scientific impact [0.03%]
Minsu Park,Suman Kalyan Maity,Stefan Wuchty et al.
Minsu Park et al.
Interdisciplinary research has emerged as a hotbed for innovation and a key approach to addressing complex societal challenges. The dominance of grant-supported research in shaping scientific advances, coupled with growing interest in fundi...
Researcher population pyramids: Tracking demographic and gender trajectories across countries [0.03%]
Kazuki Nakajima,Takayuki Mizuno
Kazuki Nakajima
The sustainability of the academic ecosystem relies on researcher demographics and gender balance, yet assessing these dynamics in a timely manner for policy is challenging. Here, we propose a researcher population pyramid framework for tra...
Stephen Jessee,Neil Malhotra,Maya Sen
Stephen Jessee
Conducting novel surveys that allow the first direct comparisons between Supreme Court decisions and public preferences, Jessee et al. find that the Court moved sharply to the right between 2020 and 2021 and attribute this change to the rep...
Correction to: Intrinsic stiffness and Θ-solvent regime in intrinsically disordered proteins: Implications for liquid-liquid phase separation [0.03%]
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Development of a future prediabetes risk assessment model for individuals with normal glucose levels using data envelopment analysis [0.03%]
Sho Nakamura,Rina Inoue,Hiroto Narimatsu
Sho Nakamura
Identifying healthy individuals at risk of prediabetes for primary prevention is crucial because current tools often focus on secondary prevention. We investigated whether efficiency scores derived from data envelopment analysis (DEA) could...
Briggs Buchanan,Marcus J Hamilton,Metin I Eren et al.
Briggs Buchanan et al.
The replacement of the atlatl and dart by the bow and arrow marks a major technological transformation in the human past, yet the timing and dynamics of this transition in North America remain poorly resolved due to the poor preservation of...