This research found that nod factor can induce root hair reorientation and gene expression in Medicago truncatula with as little as a single molecule, implicating heterotrimeric G-protein signaling in this process.
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January 2016 This study found that wild and ancient maize genotypes host endophytes that can suppress fungal pathogens and aid in nutrient acquisition, supporting their potential role in plant growth and resilience.
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July 1969 in “PubMed” This study found that unilateral neutron irradiation in pigs significantly decreased the uptake of radioactive zinc in blood, impaired growth, and led to decreased organ weights and hair pigmentation changes on the irradiated side.
December 2024 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” This case report from Darmasaba Village, Bali, identified Colisepticemia in a 27-day-old chicken, based on clinical signs, pathology, and laboratory tests, and highlighted the need for improved farm hygiene and sanitation to prevent disease spread.
October 2024 in “Journal of Plant Growth Regulation” Fusarium sp. strain K-23 helps Arabidopsis plants grow better in salty soil by promoting root hair growth.
May 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Melatonin improved sheep reproduction, being more beneficial and cost-effective in males.
This study found that Heated radish extract potently suppressed melanin production in vitro and reduced wrinkle formation and collagen degradation in vivo, suggesting its potential as a skin whitening and antiaging product.
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November 2022 in “Veterinary sciences” This study found that the interdigital gland of Vembur sheep has larger secretory lobules in males than females, producing various compounds for chemical communication and foot protection.
June 2022 in “Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences” In this study, researchers identified high levels of multidrug resistance in E. coli samples from broiler chickens in Malang Regency, with all positive samples resistant to multiple antibiotics including Erythromycin, Bacitracin, and Amoxicillin.
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January 2001 in “Annales de zootechnie” This study found that melatonin treatment significantly increased wool production and hair follicle activity in German angora rabbits, with larger effects seen in defleeced animals and those treated in July.
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March 2018 in “Protoplasma” In this laboratory study, procyanidin B2 inhibited early plant growth and biochemical responses in wheat seedlings treated with lipopolysaccharides from Azospirillum brasilense, suggesting that plant response activation requires LPS recognition by plant cells.
This index reviews the clinical examination of farm animals and reports no new research findings.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study observed that beef cattle with certain prolactin receptor gene mutations, known as slick mutations, demonstrated improved post-weaning growth and temperature regulation in a hot, humid climate compared to other genotypes, suggesting genotype influences growth efficiency and heat tolerance.
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study found that stage-specific epigenetic changes, particularly involving the gene PDGFC, may affect wool fiber development in Zhongwei goats, potentially serving as a biomarker for fur goat selection.
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January 1985 in “Theriogenology” Hormonal treatments affect cow fertility and early embryo development.
May 2026 in “Scientific and Technical Bulletin оf State Scientific Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medical Products and Fodder Additives аnd Institute of Animal Biology” The researchers reported that zinc carbonate nanoparticles stabilized with polyvinylpyrrolidone did not show local irritant or skin-resorptive effects in preclinical tests on rabbits and rats.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” This study reported that among obese women with PCOS, neither early time-restricted eating (eTRE) alone nor combined with probiotics showed significant improvements in blood pressure, inflammatory markers, oxidative stress, or antioxidant capacity compared to a standard reduced-calorie diet.
This study reported that transitioning dairy cows from a tie-stall to a free-stall barn significantly reduced carpal and hock lesions, but increased stress and heel horn erosions.
This study found that Compound Diandao Pulvis Drug Facial Mask improved some signs of acne in a rabbit ear model, but its effects were not significantly different from tretinoin cream.
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July 2019 in “Small ruminant research” This study suggests that the NGF/TrkA/CREB system plays a crucial role in promoting outer root sheath cell proliferation in cashmere goats, which may aid in marker-assisted breeding.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Probiotics significantly reduce the severity of atopic dermatitis.
March 2026 in “Journal of genetics and genomics/Journal of Genetics and Genomics”
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October 2012 in “Journal of circadian rhythms” This study found that extracting RNA from equine hair follicles can effectively identify 24-hour oscillations of specific circadian clock genes, offering a valuable non-invasive method to evaluate the equine circadian clock.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study found that PT-LCG extends hair follicle activity and promotes continuous cashmere growth by enhancing lipid synthesis, remodeling the extracellular matrix, and modulating inflammatory signaling, offering insights into improving cashmere yield and quality through molecular breeding.
In this study, hair composted with various organic materials, and inoculated with Bacillus subtilis, showed improved degradation and nutrient release, but temperatures below 33℃ limited composting efficiency, suggesting bacterial augmentation could aid sustainable management of keratin-rich waste.
January 2014 in “Dongwu yingyang xuebao” The study concluded that a dietary vitamin A level of 10,000 IU/kg optimally supports growth performance, fur quality, and antioxidant function in growing Rex rabbits.
May 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers observed that treatment with Agaricus subrufescens ethanolic extract improved blood glucose, testosterone levels, and menstrual irregularity in rat models of letrozole-induced Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, also noting a decrease in elevated liver and ovary weights, suggesting protective effects on renal function.
January 2020 in “Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology” This study found that methanol extracts from four natural products inhibited the growth of Vibrio vulnificus in Luria-Bertani broth, seawater, and shellfish, while also protecting HeLa cells from its cytotoxic effects, suggesting their potential as safe antimicrobial agents.
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November 2017 in “Livestock science” This study confirms the presence of large structural variations in the genome of Nellore cattle, which may contribute to their environmental adaptation to tropical regions.
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September 2022 in “Agronomy” In this study, polyethylene nano-packaging significantly inhibited stipe elongation and maintained the postharvest quality of Flammulina velutipes better than traditional PE packaging by modulating respiration and hormone levels during storage.