1.Introduction The field of exercise science is experiencing a renaissance,with recent research illuminating the molecular,cellular,and systemic effects of physical activity.This is largely due to the now unequivocal ...1.Introduction The field of exercise science is experiencing a renaissance,with recent research illuminating the molecular,cellular,and systemic effects of physical activity.This is largely due to the now unequivocal evidence that a lack of physical activity,not only has direct effects on the prevalence of non-contagious diseases(NCDs)but has profound additive effects of other risk factors for NCD such as obesity and hypertension.1 The articles in this special topic of Journal of Sport and Health Science(JSHS)are dedicated to research on Exercise biochemistry&metabolism.展开更多
Urophysa(Ranunculaceae)are plants endemic to the limestone regions of southern China,representing an attractive model for studying species differentiation,endangerment,and adaptive evolution in karst environments.Here...Urophysa(Ranunculaceae)are plants endemic to the limestone regions of southern China,representing an attractive model for studying species differentiation,endangerment,and adaptive evolution in karst environments.Here,we assembled a chromosome-level genome of U.rockii,and re-sequenced 97 individuals of two Urophysa species.The final genome size was 303.21 Mb with a heterozygosity level of approximately 0.26%.Demographic analyses revealed that U.rockii diverged from U.henryi around 5.95million years ago,dramatic orogenies and climatic shifts in the Hengduan Mountain(HDM)during the Late Miocene to Pleistocene enhanced population divergence and accelerated allopatric speciation.Extremely low genetic diversity was detected in U.rockii,particularly in the populations CXS and PZ(8.7×10-5 and 9.6×10-5).Long-term bottleneck effects,limited gene flow,habitat specialization and severe inbreeding collectively contributed to its endangerment status.Genomic scan(top 5%FSTandπratio)of Urophysa species identified 257 selected genes linked to karst adaptation.Complementary physiological experiments and transcriptome analyses further detected multiple candidate genes under positive selection and expansion(e.g.,TPC1,PTR/POT,and CAX3).Maintaining cell wall integrity,regulating ion absorption and excretion,and sequestering excess ions into organelles(e.g.,vacuole and mitochondrion)are key survival strategies for Urophysa species in harsh limestone rocky environments.Our findings elucidate the evolutionary patterns and mechanisms underlying species adaptation to karst ecosystems,and identify key drivers of endangerment within such ecologically specialized habitats.展开更多
Nitric oxide(NO)is a key vasodilator that regulates vascular pressure and blood flow.Tibetans have developed a"blunted"mechanism for regulating NO levels at high altitude,with GTP cyclohydrolase 1(GCH1)ident...Nitric oxide(NO)is a key vasodilator that regulates vascular pressure and blood flow.Tibetans have developed a"blunted"mechanism for regulating NO levels at high altitude,with GTP cyclohydrolase 1(GCH1)identified as a key candidate gene.Here,we present comprehensive genetic and functional analyses of GCH1,which exhibits strong Darwinian positive selection in Tibetans.We show that Tibetan-enriched GCH1 variants down-regulate its expression in the blood of Tibetans.Based on this observation,we generate the heterozygous Gch1 knockout(Gch1+/-)mouse model to simulate its downregulation in Tibetans.We find that under prolonged hypoxia,the Gch1+/-mice have relatively higher blood NO and blood oxygen saturation levels compared with the wild-type(WT)controls,providing better oxygen supplies to the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.Markedly,hypoxia-induced cardiac hypertrophy and pulmonary remodeling are significantly attenuated in the Gch1^(+/-)mice compared with the WT controls,likely due to the adaptive changes in molecular regulations related to metabolism,inflammation,circadian rhythm,extracellular matrix,and oxidative stress.This study sheds light on the role of GCH1 in regulating blood NO,contributing to the physiological adaptation of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems in Tibetans at high altitude.展开更多
Qingke,a staple crop grown on the high-altitude Tibetan Plateau,has evolved a metabolomic profile providing both environmental stress resilience and human nutrition.We review the hypothesis that the metabolites that c...Qingke,a staple crop grown on the high-altitude Tibetan Plateau,has evolved a metabolomic profile providing both environmental stress resilience and human nutrition.We review the hypothesis that the metabolites that confer cold and UV resistance on the crop also facilitate human adaptation to high-altitude stresses.Specifically,β-glucans regulate blood glucose primarily via short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)produced through gut microbiota fermentation,which directly mediate glucose homeostasis.Phenolamides accumulate via the phenylpropanoid pathway,with chalcone isomerase(CHI)serving as a key enzyme in flavonoid biosynthesis and enhancing UV-B resistance.Under low temperatures,β-glucans improve frost tolerance by modulating osmotic balance and inhibiting ice-nucleating proteins,while lipids maintain membrane fluidity to sustain cellular function during cold stress.Importantly,we explore the hypothesis that these same metabolites,upon consumption,may facilitate human adaptation to high-altitude stresses.This hypothesis is supported by preliminary epidemiological associations between Qingke consumption and favorable health outcomes in high-altitude populations,as well as established bioactivities of the implicated metabolites in vitro and in animal models.However,direct causal evidence in humans and a comprehensive understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms remain key knowledge gaps that warrant future investigation.Qingke as a unique resource at the interface of agricultural resilience and human nutrition.Understanding its metabolic blueprint will inform the development of functional foods and climate-resilient crops.展开更多
Karst flora confined to isolated‘habitat islands'evolve specialized adaptations and unique traits,serving as ideal models for investigating adaptive evolution and species diversification mechanisms.Camellia rubit...Karst flora confined to isolated‘habitat islands'evolve specialized adaptations and unique traits,serving as ideal models for investigating adaptive evolution and species diversification mechanisms.Camellia rubituberculata,endemic to the karst habitats of Guizhou,China,can serve as a model for adaptive evolution and diversity in karst-endemic woody species.However,the lack of a chromosome-level genome for this species has limited in-depth studies on its adaptations to karst and posed a barrier to its genetic improvement.In this study,a chromosome-level genome assembly of C.rubituberculata was generated,with 15 pseudo-chromosomes and a genome size of 2.50 Gb(scaffold N50=168.34 Mb,55,302 protein-coding genes).Comparative genomics revealed two whole-genome duplications(WGDs),namely,an ancient γ-event(~120 Mya)and a subsequent genus-wide event(~86 Mya),after which gene families linked to karst adaptation(e.g.,photosynthesis)were significantly expanded.Selective sweep analysis showed that selected genes were associated with phytohormone transmission and metabolism.Genes functionally annotated as involved in stress responses—including SAUR,BSK,NCL,CDPK,and NDPK—participate in calcium homeostasis and ion transport pathways under karstspecific stresses.MYB transcription factors,which are crucial in plant responses to stresses,including drought,may be key for adaptation to the high salinity and drought stress in karst environments.The divergent selection in wild and cultivated groups highlight key adaptations in plant hormone transduction and calcium transport.By elucidating karst adaptation in C.rubituberculata,this work establishes essential genomic resources for advancing genetic evolution research and molecular breeding across Camellia species.展开更多
Alpine plants persist in some of the harshest terrestrial environments,where low temperatures,high ultraviolet radiation,and short growing seasons impose strong selective pressures.Recent advances in genome sequencing...Alpine plants persist in some of the harshest terrestrial environments,where low temperatures,high ultraviolet radiation,and short growing seasons impose strong selective pressures.Recent advances in genome sequencing and comparative genomics are unraveling the multifaceted mechanisms that enable their adaptation and diversification under these conditions.In this review,we synthesize current progress on how genetic variation at different levels,including single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs),structural variants,whole-genome duplication,gene family evolution,and transposable elements,contribute to high-elevation adaptations in alpine plants.SNP-based studies have provided critical insights into adaptive differentiation along environmental gradients as well as molecular convergence underlying high-elevation adaptation,while analyses of structural variations and transposable elements reveal their potential roles in shaping phenotypic diversity and environmental responsiveness.Despite these advances,major challenges remain in linking genomic variation to functional adaptation,reflecting limitations in sampling,comparative frameworks,and functional validation.This review emphasizes the promise of integrative multiomics,pangenome reconstruction,and functional assays to bridge these gaps,and highlights how genomic insights can guide the conservation of alpine biodiversity under accelerating climate change.展开更多
Climate change poses a profound threat to mountain agro-ecosystems,particularly in the Himalayan region of West Bengal,India,by disrupting precipitation patterns,increasing temperature variability,and intensifying ext...Climate change poses a profound threat to mountain agro-ecosystems,particularly in the Himalayan region of West Bengal,India,by disrupting precipitation patterns,increasing temperature variability,and intensifying extreme weather events.Despite growing evidence of climate change impacts,there remains a critical research gap in understanding how socioeconomic factors drive farmers' adaptation strategies to climate change in this vulnerable region.This study examines how farmers in the Himalayan region of West Bengal,India,perceived and responded to the growing impacts of climate change on mountain agro-ecosystems.Drawing on cross-sectional data from 370 farm households selected through multistage sampling,the research employs a combination of analytical tools,including the severity index(SI) to assess farmers' perceptions to climate change,the adaptation index(AI) to evaluate adaptive responses,the Garrett's ranking technique to prioritize constraints,and the ordered logistic regression to identify key socioeconomic drivers of adaptation.Findings reveal a high level of climate awareness among farmers,particularly regarding the increase in weather extremes(SI=74.87%),increase in temperature(SI=72.31%),and irregular rainfall patterns and highly erratic rainfall(SI=62.52%).The most commonly adopted strategies include adopting intercropping and mixed cropping systems(AI=0.613),adoption of the integrated farming system model(AI=0.600),and shift towards non-farm employment(AI=0.608),while the adoption of climate-resilient crop varieties and improved irrigation remains limited.Regression analysis highlights that education(regression coefficient=0.38),average landholding size(regression coefficient=1.21),and access to daily weather forecast information(regression coefficient=1.92) significantly promote adaptive behaviour,whereas age(regression coefficient= –0.09) and gender(regression coefficient= –0.76) are negatively associated.Institutional constraints,particularly unavailability of institutional credit,emerge as primary barriers.The study underscores the urgent need for region-specific,inclusive policy frameworks that enhance climate advisory services,support technology dissemination,and empower marginalized groups in the Himalayan region of West Bengal.By fostering informed,equitable,and resilient agricultural systems,these strategies can significantly strengthen the adaptive capacity of mountain farming communities and contribute to sustainable development under a changing climate.展开更多
It is essential to understand how adaptation needs and options differ among stakeholders in protected areas(PAs)to effectively implement climate change(CC)adaptation strategies.Using the Qiangtang PA in Xizang as a ca...It is essential to understand how adaptation needs and options differ among stakeholders in protected areas(PAs)to effectively implement climate change(CC)adaptation strategies.Using the Qiangtang PA in Xizang as a case study,this research examines CC adaptation needs and options from the perspectives of stakeholders across multiple administrative levels,including provincial,prefectural,county authorities,73 protection stations,and 13364 pastoralists residing within the PA.The findings show that stakeholders at the provincial level,as well as those from the Ali and Naqu prefectures and six counties,place greater emphasis on institutional and resource-related needs than on other categories(attention score:7.0-9.3 vs.5.0-7.0).In contrast,stakeholders from the 73 protection stations prioritize technological and capacity-building needs more strongly than other types(attention score:8.0-9.0 vs.4.0-8.0).The 13364 pastoralists assign the highest importance to social needs relative to other categories(attention score:9.0-9.5 vs.3.0-8.0).Most of the eight existing protection measures were found to indirectly support broader climate adaptation efforts.In particular,protective actions addressing fire,pests,and weather-related disasters can be classified as autonomous adaptation,while other measures generate outcomes that enhance adaptation capacity under specific conditions.Adaptation options,grouped into three main types and 13 subcategories,differ across stakeholder groups,although substantial overlap exists between these options and current protective actions,including ecosystem based adaptation strategies,adaptation-related practices,autonomous adaptation measures,and emergency interventions.Overall,these findings highlight the critical role of all stakeholders-especially staff from the 73 protection stations and the 13364 pastoralists-in the effective implementation of adaptation actions within the PA.展开更多
Understanding how natural selection sustains genetic differentiation despite ongoing hybridization remains a central question in evolutionary biology.Here,we integrated range-wide whole-genome resequencing data and ec...Understanding how natural selection sustains genetic differentiation despite ongoing hybridization remains a central question in evolutionary biology.Here,we integrated range-wide whole-genome resequencing data and ecological niche modeling to elucidate the evolutionary history,local adaptation,and hybridization patterns of Juglans cathayensis,a walnut species widely distributed across subtropical China.Our analyses revealed that Chinese walnut comprised two genetic clusters corresponding to its two recognized varieties,which were further subdivided into three lineages:the East lineage,consisting exclusively of J.cathayensis var.formosana individuals;and the West and Admixed lineages,comprising genetically pure and admixed individuals of J.cathayensis var.cathayensis,respectively.The admixed populations formed a hybrid zone in the ecotone between the East and West lineages.Divergence between the East and West lineages dates to the Middle Pliocene,with persistent bidirectional gene flowuntil the mid-Pleistocene,likely driven by long-term local adaptation to niche differences between eastern and western China.Genomic regions of differentiation may result from divergent selection under gene flowand divergent sorting of ancient polymorphisms.Moreover,we identifiedpositively selected genes and environment-associated loci involved in ecological adaptation,underscoring their role in promoting intraspecificdifferentiation.Bayesian genomic cline analysis detected limited introgression of adaptive loci in the hybrid zone,suggesting that natural selection sustains divergence in genomic regions associated with local adaptation,while neutral loci are homogenized through hybridization.Together,these findingsprovide novel insights into the evolutionary mechanisms shaping plant diversity in subtropical China,a region recognized as an evolutionary cradle.展开更多
Soil and climate conditions drive plant trait variation in natural ecosystems.However,afforestation induces rapid and significant shifts in these environmental drivers.Yet the extent to which such abrupt shifts alter ...Soil and climate conditions drive plant trait variation in natural ecosystems.However,afforestation induces rapid and significant shifts in these environmental drivers.Yet the extent to which such abrupt shifts alter functional traits remains poorly understood.Here,we conducted a paired sub-watershed study in China's Loess Plateau,where over 70 years of afforestation and natural recovery have occurred.Functional traits of 59 her-baceous species were assessed.Combined with high-frequency microclimate monitoring and grid-based soil sampling,we used random forest and partial least squares path modeling(PLS-PM)to evaluate how afforestation-driven soil and microclimate influence trait variation.Afforestation significantly altered community-level functional traits of herbaceous plants,including morphological traits(plant height,specific leaf area(SLA)),chemical traits(leaf carbon to nitrogen ratio(C:N)),and tissue density traits(leaf and root dry matter content(LDMC and RDMC)).In contrast,individual-level responses were generally weak,with only the C:N ratio showing significant change.Compared with microclimate alterations,integrated changes in soil condi-tions,particularly soil water content(PLS-PM loading=0.828),emerged as the dominant drivers of community-level trait variation.In addition,microclimate effects were minor and often opposed soil-mediated responses.Overall,afforestation gradually reshapes the functional composition of herbaceous communities through species turnover and subtle intraspecific shifts,driven by persistent changes in habitat structure.Under ongoing climate change,the influence of afforestation on understory plant traits is predominantly mediated by soil processes.These findings suggest that climate-induced impacts on herbaceous communities may likewise be buffered through soil-driven pathways.展开更多
Conventionally,foundations have been classified as shallow or deep in routine civil engineering practice.However,due to recent developments,two other approaches,semi-deep and ground modification foundations,are now av...Conventionally,foundations have been classified as shallow or deep in routine civil engineering practice.However,due to recent developments,two other approaches,semi-deep and ground modification foundations,are now available,complicating foundation categorization.Accordingly,a new concept for foundation categorization is introduced in this paper based on insights into the theory of structure analysis.Based on the form aspect,foundation systems can be categorized as one-dimensional(linear),two-dimensional(planar),and threedimensional(volumetric).Based on the load transfer aspect,foundations can also be categorized as vector-acting(piles),section or surface-acting(rafts and shells),and block-acting(piled rafts).As a step toward implementing this new categorization scheme,a database of 22 cases has been compiled,symbolizing novel introduced foundation systems.This compilation involves structures such as offshore jackets,high-rise buildings,towers and storages,and diverse geomaterials.Among them,a few have been selected for detailed evaluation,emphasizing influential factors in foundation selection,comprising superstructure,subsoil condition,foundation system,circumferential conditions,and supplementary considerations,that is,constructional and sustainability-based issues.Lessons learned from experience and these knowledge-based cases have described for foundation selection and implementation.Geotechnical and practical aspects with critical components have been realized as major performance assessment and comparison factors.Foundation systems have been compared and ranked using the improved analytic hierarchy process approach.Finally,four categories of buildings,from low-rise to towers and four prevailing levels of soil strength,from soft to very hard,have been considered to propose a perspective for building substructure implementation,adapted via relevant cases.Overall,the introduced categorization is recognized as an efficient algorithm for the experimentation of appropriate foundations for specific structures and subsoil conditions.展开更多
Gene loss represents a powerful driver of adaptive evolution.Cetaceans,which underwent a profound transition from terrestrial to fully aquatic life,provide an excellent model for investigating this process.Comparative...Gene loss represents a powerful driver of adaptive evolution.Cetaceans,which underwent a profound transition from terrestrial to fully aquatic life,provide an excellent model for investigating this process.Comparative genomic analysis of the cold-sensitive ion channel transient receptor potential ankyrin 1(TRPA1)revealed lineage-specific patterns of degeneration across cetaceans.In toothed whales,the ancestral lineage exhibited extensive exon loss within the TRPA1 locus,whereas baleen whales showed signatures consistent with markedly reduced or absent TRPA1 expression.These molecular alterations were inferred to disrupt or abolish TRPA1 protein function across cetaceans.Integration of these findings with established experimental evidence from human and murine TRPA1 studies supported several adaptive hypotheses for TRPA1 gene loss,including tolerance to abrupt thermal fluctuations,attenuation of nociceptive responses in aquatic environments,specialization of integumentary sensory systems,and the emergence of echolocation-associated sensory trade-offs in toothed whales.Collectively,these findings expand the gene loss repertoire of cetaceans and provide novel insights into the molecular underpinnings of secondary aquatic adaptation in mammals.展开更多
Geographical isolation plays a crucial role in species divergence and adaptive evolution(Worsham et al.,2017;Loretán et al.,2020).This phenomenon is especially pronounced in land-sea interactive habitats,where ge...Geographical isolation plays a crucial role in species divergence and adaptive evolution(Worsham et al.,2017;Loretán et al.,2020).This phenomenon is especially pronounced in land-sea interactive habitats,where geological shifts and climatic variations have significantly influenced genetic structures and distribution patterns by repeatedly modifying habitat connectivity(Jiang et al.,2021).Land-bridge islands,which extend from continental shelves and experience alternating phases of connection and isolation due to glacially driven sea-level fluctuations,function as natural laboratories for investigating species divergence,gene flow,and ecological adaptation(Jin et al.,2016;Cros et al.,2020).The Zhoushan Archipelago,China's largest archipelago,located on the northern margin of the subtropical zone,has undergone similar geological dynamics(repeated geological linkages and separations from the mainland),forming a distinct"island-continent disjunct distribution"pattern.This characteristic makes it an ideal system to study plant responses to geographical isolation in East Asia(Zhang et al.,2025).展开更多
Dear Editor,Avian influenza viruses(AIVs)continue to evolve at the interface of wild and domestic birds,posing ongoing threats to animal and public health(Bi et al.,2020;Uyeki et al.,2022).Wild migratory birds serve a...Dear Editor,Avian influenza viruses(AIVs)continue to evolve at the interface of wild and domestic birds,posing ongoing threats to animal and public health(Bi et al.,2020;Uyeki et al.,2022).Wild migratory birds serve as natural reservoirs and facilitate viral gene exchange through long-distance migration,whereas dense poultry farming in East Asia creates opportunities for reassortment and spillover(Li P.et al.,2022;Verhagen et al.,2015).Historically,H4-subtype AIVs have been considered low-pathogenic,yet recent detections in poultry and swine suggest an expanding host range and genetic plasticity(Li et al.,2024;Song et al.,2024;Parsons et al.,2023).展开更多
To address the issue of scarce labeled samples and operational condition variations that degrade the accuracy of fault diagnosis models in variable-condition gearbox fault diagnosis,this paper proposes a semi-supervis...To address the issue of scarce labeled samples and operational condition variations that degrade the accuracy of fault diagnosis models in variable-condition gearbox fault diagnosis,this paper proposes a semi-supervised masked contrastive learning and domain adaptation(SSMCL-DA)method for gearbox fault diagnosis under variable conditions.Initially,during the unsupervised pre-training phase,a dual signal augmentation strategy is devised,which simultaneously applies random masking in the time domain and random scaling in the frequency domain to unlabeled samples,thereby constructing more challenging positive sample pairs to guide the encoder in learning intrinsic features robust to condition variations.Subsequently,a ConvNeXt-Transformer hybrid architecture is employed,integrating the superior local detail modeling capacity of ConvNeXt with the robust global perception capability of Transformer to enhance feature extraction in complex scenarios.Thereafter,a contrastive learning model is constructed with the optimization objective of maximizing feature similarity across different masked instances of the same sample,enabling the extraction of consistent features from multiple masked perspectives and reducing reliance on labeled data.In the final supervised fine-tuning phase,a multi-scale attention mechanism is incorporated for feature rectification,and a domain adaptation module combining Local Maximum Mean Discrepancy(LMMD)with adversarial learning is proposed.This module embodies a dual mechanism:LMMD facilitates fine-grained class-conditional alignment,compelling features of identical fault classes to converge across varying conditions,while the domain discriminator utilizes adversarial training to guide the feature extractor toward learning domain-invariant features.Working in concert,they markedly diminish feature distribution discrepancies induced by changes in load,rotational speed,and other factors,thereby boosting the model’s adaptability to cross-condition scenarios.Experimental evaluations on the WT planetary gearbox dataset and the Case Western Reserve University(CWRU)bearing dataset demonstrate that the SSMCL-DA model effectively identifies multiple fault classes in gearboxes,with diagnostic performance substantially surpassing that of conventional methods.Under cross-condition scenarios,the model attains fault diagnosis accuracies of 99.21%for the WT planetary gearbox and 99.86%for the bearings,respectively.Furthermore,the model exhibits stable generalization capability in cross-device settings.展开更多
Tissue growth and development are fundamental to organismal survival,requiring precise coordination of metabolic processes,nutrient availability,and signaling pathways.Cytidine triphosphate synthase(CTPS)is a rate-lim...Tissue growth and development are fundamental to organismal survival,requiring precise coordination of metabolic processes,nutrient availability,and signaling pathways.Cytidine triphosphate synthase(CTPS)is a rate-limiting enzyme in nucleotide biosynthesis and assembles filamentous cytoophidia,conserved across species.Despite increasing interest in cytoophidia,how CTPS filaments integrate metabolic and signaling cues to drive cell size and tissue growth remains incompletely understood.Using RNA interference and clustered regularly interspaces short palindromic repeats(CRISPR)/CRISPR-associate nuclease 9 gene editing,we generated CTPS-knockdown and pointmutated mutants to investigate the role of cytoophidia in cell growth.Specifically,we introduced the H355A mutation,which disrupts CTPS filament formation without affecting its enzymatic activity.Our findings revealed that CTPS depletion or filament disruption significantly impairs growth in polyploid organs,such as the fat body and salivary glands,underscoring the pivotal role of CTPS cytoophidia in cell growth regulation.Mutants lacking cytoophidia exhibited reduced DNA replication activity and smaller cell sizes compared to wild-type controls.Mechanistically,we found that nutrient-sensing pathways,particularly insulin-PI3K-Akt signaling pathway,regulate CTPS expression and cytoophidia formation in response to nutrient availability.Activation of the sterol regulatory elementbinding protein partially rescued the growth defects caused by CTPS depletion.These findings provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms of the regulation of CTPS filaments,highlighting their role as critical mediators of tissue growth by integrating environmental demands,metabolism,and signaling pathways to regulate cell size and nutrient adaptation.展开更多
To explore the adaptive mechanisms of the partial nitritation-anammox(PNA)process under high salinity stress during kitchen wastewater treatment,focusing on their physiological and molecular responses through metageno...To explore the adaptive mechanisms of the partial nitritation-anammox(PNA)process under high salinity stress during kitchen wastewater treatment,focusing on their physiological and molecular responses through metagenomic analysis.An airlift inner-circulation partition bioreactor(AIPBR)was developed,featuring an inner cylinder and a flow guide tube to create distinct oxygen gradients,facilitating the study of microbial adaptation under varying salt conditions.The AIPBR was operated with synthetic wastewater containing ammonium concentrations of 1800±100 mg/L and salinity gradients ranging from 1 to 10 g/L,followed by a fixed salinity period at 6 g/L,with ammonium concentrations approximately 850 mg/L.High-throughput metagenomic analysis revealed shifts in functional genes and metabolic pathways in response to salinity stress.Anammox bacteria adapted by enriching genes involved in the synthesis of osmoprotective compounds and activating energy-producing pathways like the tricarboxylic acid cycle(TCA).These adaptations,along with modifications in membrane composition,were essential for sustaining system stability under elevated salinity.Under prolonged high salinity stress,anaerobic ammonium oxidizing(AnAOB)exhibited improved salt tolerance,maintaining a total nitrogen removal efficiency above 85%and stabilizing after an adaptation phase.The metagenomic data revealed a marked enrichment of genes associated with ion transport,stress response mechanisms,and DNA repair pathways.Changes in microbial community composition favored salt-tolerant species,supporting system stability.These findings highlight the applicability of the developed bioreactor for scaling up the PNA process to handle high-salinity wastewater,providing a promising avenue for sustainable nitrogen removal in challenging environments.展开更多
Numerous neuropsychiatric disorders are characterized by significant impairments in decision-making function.These include impulsive decision-making in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD)[1],excessive risk-...Numerous neuropsychiatric disorders are characterized by significant impairments in decision-making function.These include impulsive decision-making in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD)[1],excessive risk-taking during manic episodes in bipolar disorder,and the distorted prioritization observed in substance use disorders.Decisionmaking involves reflecting on the outcomes of past actions and weighing the potential consequences of future actions.In this complex balancing process,mesolimbic dopamine influences reward value assessment,the strength of motivation,and the initiation of action[2].展开更多
The paper aims to provide insight on the level of risk and hazards that municipality of Shkoder is exposed of.Shkodra is one of the municipalities in Albania most exposed to natural hazards with floods,landslides,and ...The paper aims to provide insight on the level of risk and hazards that municipality of Shkoder is exposed of.Shkodra is one of the municipalities in Albania most exposed to natural hazards with floods,landslides,and wildfires emerging as critical risks.The municipality’s geographic position,surrounded by rivers,lakes and mountainous terrain,makes it particularly vulnerable to climate-related shocks.Seasonal floods have historically disrupted communities and infrastructure,while slope instability in mountainous areas creates frequent landslide risks.In addition,hotter and drier summers have contributed to an increasing incidence of wildfires,threatening forests,agricultural land and settlements.Vulnerable groups in urban Shkodër will face overheating risks,while upland villages may experience water shortages and loss of pasture productivity.Shkodër’s ecosystems face significant threats,especially wetlands around Lake Shkodër and Velipojë,which are vital habitats for migratory birds and fish.Rising temperatures,fluctuating water levels,and invasive species will continue to undermine biodiversity,with knock-on effects for tourism and fisheries that depend on healthy natural systems.Landslides and soil erosion in mountain areas such as Theth,Shalëand Dukagjin are expected to increase due to heavy precipitation events.展开更多
Body surface temperature(Tb)is a key determinant of physiological performance,behavior,and fitness in ectotherms,and its dynamic variation provides critical insights into thermal adaptation.However,field-based data on...Body surface temperature(Tb)is a key determinant of physiological performance,behavior,and fitness in ectotherms,and its dynamic variation provides critical insights into thermal adaptation.However,field-based data on Tb and its relationship with microhabitat temperature(Te)remain scarce for amphibians and reptiles inhabiting extreme arid desert ecosystems in China.While considerable related research has been conducted in desert regions of Africa,the United States,and Australia,the unique climatic and ecological characteristics of Chinese deserts highlight the urgent need for regional thermal ecology data to fill this knowledge gap.Using infrared thermal imaging,a non-invasive approach to temperature measurement,we quantified Tb(Tb-h,head surface temperature;Tb-d,dorsal surface temperature)and Te in two amphibian and four reptile species from the Tarim River Basin to investigate their thermoregulatory strategies under extreme desert conditions.Our results revealed substantial interspecific variation in Tb.Reptiles generally exhibited higher Tb than amphibians,with the highest species-level mean exceeding 40°C.Within species,significant differences between Tb-h and Tb-d were detected in both amphibians and reptiles,indicating heterogeneous thermal demands among body regions;however,the patterns of these differences were species specific.With respect to TbTe relationships,most species showed strong positive correlations between Tb and Te,with the notable exception of Bufotes pewzowi.This species exhibited basking behavior and appeared capable of exploiting thermal gradients to maintain distinct thermal patterns during daytime compared with nighttime.Collectively,these findings highlight the diversity of Tb patterns among desert ectotherms and underscore the importance of integrating behavioral,physiological,and environmental data to better understand their ecological adaptations and vulnerability to climate change.Our study further demonstrates the utility of infrared thermal imaging as a real-time,non-invasive tool for assessing ectotherm thermal ecology in the field.展开更多
摘要1.Introduction The field of exercise science is experiencing a renaissance,with recent research illuminating the molecular,cellular,and systemic effects of physical activity.This is largely due to the now unequivocal evidence that a lack of physical activity,not only has direct effects on the prevalence of non-contagious diseases(NCDs)but has profound additive effects of other risk factors for NCD such as obesity and hypertension.1 The articles in this special topic of Journal of Sport and Health Science(JSHS)are dedicated to research on Exercise biochemistry&metabolism.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.32100180,32470216,32170209)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2020M683303)+1 种基金the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(Grant Number 2025ZNSFSC1129)the Key project at central government level:the ability establishment of sustainable use for valuable Chinese medicine resources(2060302)。
摘要Urophysa(Ranunculaceae)are plants endemic to the limestone regions of southern China,representing an attractive model for studying species differentiation,endangerment,and adaptive evolution in karst environments.Here,we assembled a chromosome-level genome of U.rockii,and re-sequenced 97 individuals of two Urophysa species.The final genome size was 303.21 Mb with a heterozygosity level of approximately 0.26%.Demographic analyses revealed that U.rockii diverged from U.henryi around 5.95million years ago,dramatic orogenies and climatic shifts in the Hengduan Mountain(HDM)during the Late Miocene to Pleistocene enhanced population divergence and accelerated allopatric speciation.Extremely low genetic diversity was detected in U.rockii,particularly in the populations CXS and PZ(8.7×10-5 and 9.6×10-5).Long-term bottleneck effects,limited gene flow,habitat specialization and severe inbreeding collectively contributed to its endangerment status.Genomic scan(top 5%FSTandπratio)of Urophysa species identified 257 selected genes linked to karst adaptation.Complementary physiological experiments and transcriptome analyses further detected multiple candidate genes under positive selection and expansion(e.g.,TPC1,PTR/POT,and CAX3).Maintaining cell wall integrity,regulating ion absorption and excretion,and sequestering excess ions into organelles(e.g.,vacuole and mitochondrion)are key survival strategies for Urophysa species in harsh limestone rocky environments.Our findings elucidate the evolutionary patterns and mechanisms underlying species adaptation to karst ecosystems,and identify key drivers of endangerment within such ecologically specialized habitats.
基金funded by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32288101 and 91631306 to B.S32170632 and 32000390 to Y.H.32400503 to Y.G.)Major Scientific Project of Yunnan Province(202305AH340007 to B.S.)+4 种基金Yunnan Revitalization Talent Support Program Science&Technology Champion Project(202005AB160004 to B.S.)Yunnan Revitalization Talent Support Program Innovation Team(202405AS350008)Yunnan Scientist Workshops(to B.S.)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of CAS(to Y.H.),the Science and Technology General Program of Yunnan Province(202301AW070010 and 202001AT070110 to Y.H.)and the Provincial Key Research,Development,and Translational Program(XZ202101ZY0009G to Baima.).
摘要Nitric oxide(NO)is a key vasodilator that regulates vascular pressure and blood flow.Tibetans have developed a"blunted"mechanism for regulating NO levels at high altitude,with GTP cyclohydrolase 1(GCH1)identified as a key candidate gene.Here,we present comprehensive genetic and functional analyses of GCH1,which exhibits strong Darwinian positive selection in Tibetans.We show that Tibetan-enriched GCH1 variants down-regulate its expression in the blood of Tibetans.Based on this observation,we generate the heterozygous Gch1 knockout(Gch1+/-)mouse model to simulate its downregulation in Tibetans.We find that under prolonged hypoxia,the Gch1+/-mice have relatively higher blood NO and blood oxygen saturation levels compared with the wild-type(WT)controls,providing better oxygen supplies to the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.Markedly,hypoxia-induced cardiac hypertrophy and pulmonary remodeling are significantly attenuated in the Gch1^(+/-)mice compared with the WT controls,likely due to the adaptive changes in molecular regulations related to metabolism,inflammation,circadian rhythm,extracellular matrix,and oxidative stress.This study sheds light on the role of GCH1 in regulating blood NO,contributing to the physiological adaptation of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems in Tibetans at high altitude.
基金supported by the Financial Special Fund,grant number XZ202401JD0027National Barley Industry Technology System(CARS-05-01A-08)+3 种基金the Xizang Agri-Tech Innovation Project(XZNKY-2025-CXGC-T01)the Joint Funds of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U20A2026)the Financial Special Fund,grant number(32401784,2017CZZX001/2,XZNKY-2018-C-021 and NYSTC202401)the China Agriculture Research System of Barley(CARS-05).
摘要Qingke,a staple crop grown on the high-altitude Tibetan Plateau,has evolved a metabolomic profile providing both environmental stress resilience and human nutrition.We review the hypothesis that the metabolites that confer cold and UV resistance on the crop also facilitate human adaptation to high-altitude stresses.Specifically,β-glucans regulate blood glucose primarily via short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)produced through gut microbiota fermentation,which directly mediate glucose homeostasis.Phenolamides accumulate via the phenylpropanoid pathway,with chalcone isomerase(CHI)serving as a key enzyme in flavonoid biosynthesis and enhancing UV-B resistance.Under low temperatures,β-glucans improve frost tolerance by modulating osmotic balance and inhibiting ice-nucleating proteins,while lipids maintain membrane fluidity to sustain cellular function during cold stress.Importantly,we explore the hypothesis that these same metabolites,upon consumption,may facilitate human adaptation to high-altitude stresses.This hypothesis is supported by preliminary epidemiological associations between Qingke consumption and favorable health outcomes in high-altitude populations,as well as established bioactivities of the implicated metabolites in vitro and in animal models.However,direct causal evidence in humans and a comprehensive understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms remain key knowledge gaps that warrant future investigation.Qingke as a unique resource at the interface of agricultural resilience and human nutrition.Understanding its metabolic blueprint will inform the development of functional foods and climate-resilient crops.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32400179,31960043,32360101)the National Key R&D Program of China(2024YFF1307400)the 2024 Guizhou Science and Technology Innovation Talent Team Construction Project:Wildlife Innovation Team of the Forestry College of Guizhou University(Qian ke he ren cai CXTD[2025]053)。
摘要Karst flora confined to isolated‘habitat islands'evolve specialized adaptations and unique traits,serving as ideal models for investigating adaptive evolution and species diversification mechanisms.Camellia rubituberculata,endemic to the karst habitats of Guizhou,China,can serve as a model for adaptive evolution and diversity in karst-endemic woody species.However,the lack of a chromosome-level genome for this species has limited in-depth studies on its adaptations to karst and posed a barrier to its genetic improvement.In this study,a chromosome-level genome assembly of C.rubituberculata was generated,with 15 pseudo-chromosomes and a genome size of 2.50 Gb(scaffold N50=168.34 Mb,55,302 protein-coding genes).Comparative genomics revealed two whole-genome duplications(WGDs),namely,an ancient γ-event(~120 Mya)and a subsequent genus-wide event(~86 Mya),after which gene families linked to karst adaptation(e.g.,photosynthesis)were significantly expanded.Selective sweep analysis showed that selected genes were associated with phytohormone transmission and metabolism.Genes functionally annotated as involved in stress responses—including SAUR,BSK,NCL,CDPK,and NDPK—participate in calcium homeostasis and ion transport pathways under karstspecific stresses.MYB transcription factors,which are crucial in plant responses to stresses,including drought,may be key for adaptation to the high salinity and drought stress in karst environments.The divergent selection in wild and cultivated groups highlight key adaptations in plant hormone transduction and calcium transport.By elucidating karst adaptation in C.rubituberculata,this work establishes essential genomic resources for advancing genetic evolution research and molecular breeding across Camellia species.
基金funded by the National Key R&D Program of China(2024YFF1306700)the Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research(STEP)program(2024QZKK0200)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.32300201,32322006,32471692)the Science and Technology Major Project of Xizang(XZ202501ZY0151).
摘要Alpine plants persist in some of the harshest terrestrial environments,where low temperatures,high ultraviolet radiation,and short growing seasons impose strong selective pressures.Recent advances in genome sequencing and comparative genomics are unraveling the multifaceted mechanisms that enable their adaptation and diversification under these conditions.In this review,we synthesize current progress on how genetic variation at different levels,including single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs),structural variants,whole-genome duplication,gene family evolution,and transposable elements,contribute to high-elevation adaptations in alpine plants.SNP-based studies have provided critical insights into adaptive differentiation along environmental gradients as well as molecular convergence underlying high-elevation adaptation,while analyses of structural variations and transposable elements reveal their potential roles in shaping phenotypic diversity and environmental responsiveness.Despite these advances,major challenges remain in linking genomic variation to functional adaptation,reflecting limitations in sampling,comparative frameworks,and functional validation.This review emphasizes the promise of integrative multiomics,pangenome reconstruction,and functional assays to bridge these gaps,and highlights how genomic insights can guide the conservation of alpine biodiversity under accelerating climate change.
摘要Climate change poses a profound threat to mountain agro-ecosystems,particularly in the Himalayan region of West Bengal,India,by disrupting precipitation patterns,increasing temperature variability,and intensifying extreme weather events.Despite growing evidence of climate change impacts,there remains a critical research gap in understanding how socioeconomic factors drive farmers' adaptation strategies to climate change in this vulnerable region.This study examines how farmers in the Himalayan region of West Bengal,India,perceived and responded to the growing impacts of climate change on mountain agro-ecosystems.Drawing on cross-sectional data from 370 farm households selected through multistage sampling,the research employs a combination of analytical tools,including the severity index(SI) to assess farmers' perceptions to climate change,the adaptation index(AI) to evaluate adaptive responses,the Garrett's ranking technique to prioritize constraints,and the ordered logistic regression to identify key socioeconomic drivers of adaptation.Findings reveal a high level of climate awareness among farmers,particularly regarding the increase in weather extremes(SI=74.87%),increase in temperature(SI=72.31%),and irregular rainfall patterns and highly erratic rainfall(SI=62.52%).The most commonly adopted strategies include adopting intercropping and mixed cropping systems(AI=0.613),adoption of the integrated farming system model(AI=0.600),and shift towards non-farm employment(AI=0.608),while the adoption of climate-resilient crop varieties and improved irrigation remains limited.Regression analysis highlights that education(regression coefficient=0.38),average landholding size(regression coefficient=1.21),and access to daily weather forecast information(regression coefficient=1.92) significantly promote adaptive behaviour,whereas age(regression coefficient= –0.09) and gender(regression coefficient= –0.76) are negatively associated.Institutional constraints,particularly unavailability of institutional credit,emerge as primary barriers.The study underscores the urgent need for region-specific,inclusive policy frameworks that enhance climate advisory services,support technology dissemination,and empower marginalized groups in the Himalayan region of West Bengal.By fostering informed,equitable,and resilient agricultural systems,these strategies can significantly strengthen the adaptive capacity of mountain farming communities and contribute to sustainable development under a changing climate.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Project[Grand No.2022YFF0802304]Key Research and Development and Transformation Project of the Xizang Autonomous Region[Grand No.XZ202501ZY0119].
摘要It is essential to understand how adaptation needs and options differ among stakeholders in protected areas(PAs)to effectively implement climate change(CC)adaptation strategies.Using the Qiangtang PA in Xizang as a case study,this research examines CC adaptation needs and options from the perspectives of stakeholders across multiple administrative levels,including provincial,prefectural,county authorities,73 protection stations,and 13364 pastoralists residing within the PA.The findings show that stakeholders at the provincial level,as well as those from the Ali and Naqu prefectures and six counties,place greater emphasis on institutional and resource-related needs than on other categories(attention score:7.0-9.3 vs.5.0-7.0).In contrast,stakeholders from the 73 protection stations prioritize technological and capacity-building needs more strongly than other types(attention score:8.0-9.0 vs.4.0-8.0).The 13364 pastoralists assign the highest importance to social needs relative to other categories(attention score:9.0-9.5 vs.3.0-8.0).Most of the eight existing protection measures were found to indirectly support broader climate adaptation efforts.In particular,protective actions addressing fire,pests,and weather-related disasters can be classified as autonomous adaptation,while other measures generate outcomes that enhance adaptation capacity under specific conditions.Adaptation options,grouped into three main types and 13 subcategories,differ across stakeholder groups,although substantial overlap exists between these options and current protective actions,including ecosystem based adaptation strategies,adaptation-related practices,autonomous adaptation measures,and emergency interventions.Overall,these findings highlight the critical role of all stakeholders-especially staff from the 73 protection stations and the 13364 pastoralists-in the effective implementation of adaptation actions within the PA.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant numbers 32460063 and 41961009)the Innovation Leading Talent Program in Jiangxi Province(JXSQ2023101107)+1 种基金the National Key R&D Program of China(2024YFF1307405)the Key R&D Program of Jiangxi Province(20252BCF320039).
摘要Understanding how natural selection sustains genetic differentiation despite ongoing hybridization remains a central question in evolutionary biology.Here,we integrated range-wide whole-genome resequencing data and ecological niche modeling to elucidate the evolutionary history,local adaptation,and hybridization patterns of Juglans cathayensis,a walnut species widely distributed across subtropical China.Our analyses revealed that Chinese walnut comprised two genetic clusters corresponding to its two recognized varieties,which were further subdivided into three lineages:the East lineage,consisting exclusively of J.cathayensis var.formosana individuals;and the West and Admixed lineages,comprising genetically pure and admixed individuals of J.cathayensis var.cathayensis,respectively.The admixed populations formed a hybrid zone in the ecotone between the East and West lineages.Divergence between the East and West lineages dates to the Middle Pliocene,with persistent bidirectional gene flowuntil the mid-Pleistocene,likely driven by long-term local adaptation to niche differences between eastern and western China.Genomic regions of differentiation may result from divergent selection under gene flowand divergent sorting of ancient polymorphisms.Moreover,we identifiedpositively selected genes and environment-associated loci involved in ecological adaptation,underscoring their role in promoting intraspecificdifferentiation.Bayesian genomic cline analysis detected limited introgression of adaptive loci in the hybrid zone,suggesting that natural selection sustains divergence in genomic regions associated with local adaptation,while neutral loci are homogenized through hybridization.Together,these findingsprovide novel insights into the evolutionary mechanisms shaping plant diversity in subtropical China,a region recognized as an evolutionary cradle.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFC3008404)the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB40020301)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41790444)the 2025 Youth Talent Support Program of Xi’an Association for Science and Technology(No.0959202513218).
摘要Soil and climate conditions drive plant trait variation in natural ecosystems.However,afforestation induces rapid and significant shifts in these environmental drivers.Yet the extent to which such abrupt shifts alter functional traits remains poorly understood.Here,we conducted a paired sub-watershed study in China's Loess Plateau,where over 70 years of afforestation and natural recovery have occurred.Functional traits of 59 her-baceous species were assessed.Combined with high-frequency microclimate monitoring and grid-based soil sampling,we used random forest and partial least squares path modeling(PLS-PM)to evaluate how afforestation-driven soil and microclimate influence trait variation.Afforestation significantly altered community-level functional traits of herbaceous plants,including morphological traits(plant height,specific leaf area(SLA)),chemical traits(leaf carbon to nitrogen ratio(C:N)),and tissue density traits(leaf and root dry matter content(LDMC and RDMC)).In contrast,individual-level responses were generally weak,with only the C:N ratio showing significant change.Compared with microclimate alterations,integrated changes in soil condi-tions,particularly soil water content(PLS-PM loading=0.828),emerged as the dominant drivers of community-level trait variation.In addition,microclimate effects were minor and often opposed soil-mediated responses.Overall,afforestation gradually reshapes the functional composition of herbaceous communities through species turnover and subtle intraspecific shifts,driven by persistent changes in habitat structure.Under ongoing climate change,the influence of afforestation on understory plant traits is predominantly mediated by soil processes.These findings suggest that climate-induced impacts on herbaceous communities may likewise be buffered through soil-driven pathways.
摘要Conventionally,foundations have been classified as shallow or deep in routine civil engineering practice.However,due to recent developments,two other approaches,semi-deep and ground modification foundations,are now available,complicating foundation categorization.Accordingly,a new concept for foundation categorization is introduced in this paper based on insights into the theory of structure analysis.Based on the form aspect,foundation systems can be categorized as one-dimensional(linear),two-dimensional(planar),and threedimensional(volumetric).Based on the load transfer aspect,foundations can also be categorized as vector-acting(piles),section or surface-acting(rafts and shells),and block-acting(piled rafts).As a step toward implementing this new categorization scheme,a database of 22 cases has been compiled,symbolizing novel introduced foundation systems.This compilation involves structures such as offshore jackets,high-rise buildings,towers and storages,and diverse geomaterials.Among them,a few have been selected for detailed evaluation,emphasizing influential factors in foundation selection,comprising superstructure,subsoil condition,foundation system,circumferential conditions,and supplementary considerations,that is,constructional and sustainability-based issues.Lessons learned from experience and these knowledge-based cases have described for foundation selection and implementation.Geotechnical and practical aspects with critical components have been realized as major performance assessment and comparison factors.Foundation systems have been compared and ranked using the improved analytic hierarchy process approach.Finally,four categories of buildings,from low-rise to towers and four prevailing levels of soil strength,from soft to very hard,have been considered to propose a perspective for building substructure implementation,adapted via relevant cases.Overall,the introduced categorization is recognized as an efficient algorithm for the experimentation of appropriate foundations for specific structures and subsoil conditions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32030011,U24A20362,32070409)Qing Lan Project of Jiangsu Province+1 种基金Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education InstitutionsPI Project of Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory(Guangzhou)(GML2021GD0805)。
摘要Gene loss represents a powerful driver of adaptive evolution.Cetaceans,which underwent a profound transition from terrestrial to fully aquatic life,provide an excellent model for investigating this process.Comparative genomic analysis of the cold-sensitive ion channel transient receptor potential ankyrin 1(TRPA1)revealed lineage-specific patterns of degeneration across cetaceans.In toothed whales,the ancestral lineage exhibited extensive exon loss within the TRPA1 locus,whereas baleen whales showed signatures consistent with markedly reduced or absent TRPA1 expression.These molecular alterations were inferred to disrupt or abolish TRPA1 protein function across cetaceans.Integration of these findings with established experimental evidence from human and murine TRPA1 studies supported several adaptive hypotheses for TRPA1 gene loss,including tolerance to abrupt thermal fluctuations,attenuation of nociceptive responses in aquatic environments,specialization of integumentary sensory systems,and the emergence of echolocation-associated sensory trade-offs in toothed whales.Collectively,these findings expand the gene loss repertoire of cetaceans and provide novel insights into the molecular underpinnings of secondary aquatic adaptation in mammals.
基金supported by the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(LQ24C030002).
摘要Geographical isolation plays a crucial role in species divergence and adaptive evolution(Worsham et al.,2017;Loretán et al.,2020).This phenomenon is especially pronounced in land-sea interactive habitats,where geological shifts and climatic variations have significantly influenced genetic structures and distribution patterns by repeatedly modifying habitat connectivity(Jiang et al.,2021).Land-bridge islands,which extend from continental shelves and experience alternating phases of connection and isolation due to glacially driven sea-level fluctuations,function as natural laboratories for investigating species divergence,gene flow,and ecological adaptation(Jin et al.,2016;Cros et al.,2020).The Zhoushan Archipelago,China's largest archipelago,located on the northern margin of the subtropical zone,has undergone similar geological dynamics(repeated geological linkages and separations from the mainland),forming a distinct"island-continent disjunct distribution"pattern.This characteristic makes it an ideal system to study plant responses to geographical isolation in East Asia(Zhang et al.,2025).
基金supported by Zhejiang Province Nine-Party Collaboration on Three Rural Issues Science and Technology Collaboration Program(No.2026SNJF018)Wildlife Epidemic Source and Disease Surveillance Project of the General Station of Wildlife Conservation and Management in Zhejiang Province(No.H20240609)the Talent Start-Up Program of Zhejiang A&F University(No.2024LFR017).
摘要Dear Editor,Avian influenza viruses(AIVs)continue to evolve at the interface of wild and domestic birds,posing ongoing threats to animal and public health(Bi et al.,2020;Uyeki et al.,2022).Wild migratory birds serve as natural reservoirs and facilitate viral gene exchange through long-distance migration,whereas dense poultry farming in East Asia creates opportunities for reassortment and spillover(Li P.et al.,2022;Verhagen et al.,2015).Historically,H4-subtype AIVs have been considered low-pathogenic,yet recent detections in poultry and swine suggest an expanding host range and genetic plasticity(Li et al.,2024;Song et al.,2024;Parsons et al.,2023).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China Funded Project(Project Name:Research on Robust Adaptive Allocation Mechanism of Human Machine Co-Driving System Based on NMS Features,Project Approval Number:52172381).
摘要To address the issue of scarce labeled samples and operational condition variations that degrade the accuracy of fault diagnosis models in variable-condition gearbox fault diagnosis,this paper proposes a semi-supervised masked contrastive learning and domain adaptation(SSMCL-DA)method for gearbox fault diagnosis under variable conditions.Initially,during the unsupervised pre-training phase,a dual signal augmentation strategy is devised,which simultaneously applies random masking in the time domain and random scaling in the frequency domain to unlabeled samples,thereby constructing more challenging positive sample pairs to guide the encoder in learning intrinsic features robust to condition variations.Subsequently,a ConvNeXt-Transformer hybrid architecture is employed,integrating the superior local detail modeling capacity of ConvNeXt with the robust global perception capability of Transformer to enhance feature extraction in complex scenarios.Thereafter,a contrastive learning model is constructed with the optimization objective of maximizing feature similarity across different masked instances of the same sample,enabling the extraction of consistent features from multiple masked perspectives and reducing reliance on labeled data.In the final supervised fine-tuning phase,a multi-scale attention mechanism is incorporated for feature rectification,and a domain adaptation module combining Local Maximum Mean Discrepancy(LMMD)with adversarial learning is proposed.This module embodies a dual mechanism:LMMD facilitates fine-grained class-conditional alignment,compelling features of identical fault classes to converge across varying conditions,while the domain discriminator utilizes adversarial training to guide the feature extractor toward learning domain-invariant features.Working in concert,they markedly diminish feature distribution discrepancies induced by changes in load,rotational speed,and other factors,thereby boosting the model’s adaptability to cross-condition scenarios.Experimental evaluations on the WT planetary gearbox dataset and the Case Western Reserve University(CWRU)bearing dataset demonstrate that the SSMCL-DA model effectively identifies multiple fault classes in gearboxes,with diagnostic performance substantially surpassing that of conventional methods.Under cross-condition scenarios,the model attains fault diagnosis accuracies of 99.21%for the WT planetary gearbox and 99.86%for the bearings,respectively.Furthermore,the model exhibits stable generalization capability in cross-device settings.
基金supported by grants from National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2024YFA0917000)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32071144)to J.Liu+1 种基金We also thank the Core Imaging Facility at the National Center for Protein Science Shanghai(NCPSS),the Core Facility of Drosophila Resource and Technology at SIBCB,CAS,and the online database flybase(http://gffzzd9afee937590453fhvp0x6ccbp0vp6pfx.ffgz.tsg.suse.edu.cn)We acknowledge the Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center(NIH P40OD018537)。
摘要Tissue growth and development are fundamental to organismal survival,requiring precise coordination of metabolic processes,nutrient availability,and signaling pathways.Cytidine triphosphate synthase(CTPS)is a rate-limiting enzyme in nucleotide biosynthesis and assembles filamentous cytoophidia,conserved across species.Despite increasing interest in cytoophidia,how CTPS filaments integrate metabolic and signaling cues to drive cell size and tissue growth remains incompletely understood.Using RNA interference and clustered regularly interspaces short palindromic repeats(CRISPR)/CRISPR-associate nuclease 9 gene editing,we generated CTPS-knockdown and pointmutated mutants to investigate the role of cytoophidia in cell growth.Specifically,we introduced the H355A mutation,which disrupts CTPS filament formation without affecting its enzymatic activity.Our findings revealed that CTPS depletion or filament disruption significantly impairs growth in polyploid organs,such as the fat body and salivary glands,underscoring the pivotal role of CTPS cytoophidia in cell growth regulation.Mutants lacking cytoophidia exhibited reduced DNA replication activity and smaller cell sizes compared to wild-type controls.Mechanistically,we found that nutrient-sensing pathways,particularly insulin-PI3K-Akt signaling pathway,regulate CTPS expression and cytoophidia formation in response to nutrient availability.Activation of the sterol regulatory elementbinding protein partially rescued the growth defects caused by CTPS depletion.These findings provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms of the regulation of CTPS filaments,highlighting their role as critical mediators of tissue growth by integrating environmental demands,metabolism,and signaling pathways to regulate cell size and nutrient adaptation.
基金supported by China Hunan Provincial Science&Technology Department(No.2023NK2031)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(No.2023JJ40031)the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security(No.H20240365).
摘要To explore the adaptive mechanisms of the partial nitritation-anammox(PNA)process under high salinity stress during kitchen wastewater treatment,focusing on their physiological and molecular responses through metagenomic analysis.An airlift inner-circulation partition bioreactor(AIPBR)was developed,featuring an inner cylinder and a flow guide tube to create distinct oxygen gradients,facilitating the study of microbial adaptation under varying salt conditions.The AIPBR was operated with synthetic wastewater containing ammonium concentrations of 1800±100 mg/L and salinity gradients ranging from 1 to 10 g/L,followed by a fixed salinity period at 6 g/L,with ammonium concentrations approximately 850 mg/L.High-throughput metagenomic analysis revealed shifts in functional genes and metabolic pathways in response to salinity stress.Anammox bacteria adapted by enriching genes involved in the synthesis of osmoprotective compounds and activating energy-producing pathways like the tricarboxylic acid cycle(TCA).These adaptations,along with modifications in membrane composition,were essential for sustaining system stability under elevated salinity.Under prolonged high salinity stress,anaerobic ammonium oxidizing(AnAOB)exhibited improved salt tolerance,maintaining a total nitrogen removal efficiency above 85%and stabilizing after an adaptation phase.The metagenomic data revealed a marked enrichment of genes associated with ion transport,stress response mechanisms,and DNA repair pathways.Changes in microbial community composition favored salt-tolerant species,supporting system stability.These findings highlight the applicability of the developed bioreactor for scaling up the PNA process to handle high-salinity wastewater,providing a promising avenue for sustainable nitrogen removal in challenging environments.
基金supported by the grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82404599)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation-funded project(2025T180963).
摘要Numerous neuropsychiatric disorders are characterized by significant impairments in decision-making function.These include impulsive decision-making in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD)[1],excessive risk-taking during manic episodes in bipolar disorder,and the distorted prioritization observed in substance use disorders.Decisionmaking involves reflecting on the outcomes of past actions and weighing the potential consequences of future actions.In this complex balancing process,mesolimbic dopamine influences reward value assessment,the strength of motivation,and the initiation of action[2].
摘要The paper aims to provide insight on the level of risk and hazards that municipality of Shkoder is exposed of.Shkodra is one of the municipalities in Albania most exposed to natural hazards with floods,landslides,and wildfires emerging as critical risks.The municipality’s geographic position,surrounded by rivers,lakes and mountainous terrain,makes it particularly vulnerable to climate-related shocks.Seasonal floods have historically disrupted communities and infrastructure,while slope instability in mountainous areas creates frequent landslide risks.In addition,hotter and drier summers have contributed to an increasing incidence of wildfires,threatening forests,agricultural land and settlements.Vulnerable groups in urban Shkodër will face overheating risks,while upland villages may experience water shortages and loss of pasture productivity.Shkodër’s ecosystems face significant threats,especially wetlands around Lake Shkodër and Velipojë,which are vital habitats for migratory birds and fish.Rising temperatures,fluctuating water levels,and invasive species will continue to undermine biodiversity,with knock-on effects for tourism and fisheries that depend on healthy natural systems.Landslides and soil erosion in mountain areas such as Theth,Shalëand Dukagjin are expected to increase due to heavy precipitation events.
基金supported by the Third Xinjiang Scientific Expedition(TXSE,2022xjkk0205-1)National Natural Science Foundation of China(32370529,31900327)+1 种基金the Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research Program(STEP,2019QZKK05010503)China Biodiversity Observation Networks(Sino BON or Sino BON–Amphibian&Reptile)。
摘要Body surface temperature(Tb)is a key determinant of physiological performance,behavior,and fitness in ectotherms,and its dynamic variation provides critical insights into thermal adaptation.However,field-based data on Tb and its relationship with microhabitat temperature(Te)remain scarce for amphibians and reptiles inhabiting extreme arid desert ecosystems in China.While considerable related research has been conducted in desert regions of Africa,the United States,and Australia,the unique climatic and ecological characteristics of Chinese deserts highlight the urgent need for regional thermal ecology data to fill this knowledge gap.Using infrared thermal imaging,a non-invasive approach to temperature measurement,we quantified Tb(Tb-h,head surface temperature;Tb-d,dorsal surface temperature)and Te in two amphibian and four reptile species from the Tarim River Basin to investigate their thermoregulatory strategies under extreme desert conditions.Our results revealed substantial interspecific variation in Tb.Reptiles generally exhibited higher Tb than amphibians,with the highest species-level mean exceeding 40°C.Within species,significant differences between Tb-h and Tb-d were detected in both amphibians and reptiles,indicating heterogeneous thermal demands among body regions;however,the patterns of these differences were species specific.With respect to TbTe relationships,most species showed strong positive correlations between Tb and Te,with the notable exception of Bufotes pewzowi.This species exhibited basking behavior and appeared capable of exploiting thermal gradients to maintain distinct thermal patterns during daytime compared with nighttime.Collectively,these findings highlight the diversity of Tb patterns among desert ectotherms and underscore the importance of integrating behavioral,physiological,and environmental data to better understand their ecological adaptations and vulnerability to climate change.Our study further demonstrates the utility of infrared thermal imaging as a real-time,non-invasive tool for assessing ectotherm thermal ecology in the field.