Research Radar

Updated resources for exploring experimentally-determined PDB structures and Computed Structure Models at the RCSB Protein Data Bank

Abstract The Research Collaboratory for Structural Bioinformatics Protein Data Bank (RCSB PDB, RCSB.org), the US Worldwide Protein Data Bank (wwPDB, wwPDB.org) data center for the global PDB archive, provides access to the PDB data ...

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The STRING database in 2025: protein networks with directionality of regulation

Abstract Proteins cooperate, regulate and bind each other to achieve their functions. Understanding the complex network of their interactions is essential for a systems-level description of cellular processes. The STRING database co...

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MIBiG 4.0: advancing biosynthetic gene cluster curation through global collaboration

Abstract Specialized or secondary metabolites are small molecules of biological origin, often showing potent biological activities with applications in agriculture, engineering and medicine. Usually, the biosynthesis of these natura...

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CZ CELLxGENE Discover: a single-cell data platform for scalable exploration, analysis and modeling of aggregated data

Abstract Hundreds of millions of single cells have been analyzed using high-throughput transcriptomic methods. The cumulative knowledge within these datasets provides an exciting opportunity for unlocking insights into health and di...

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KEGG: biological systems database as a model of the real world

Abstract KEGG (https://www.kegg.jp/) is a database resource for representation and analysis of biological systems. Pathway maps are the primary dataset in KEGG representing systemic functions of the cell and the organism in terms of...

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VFDB 2025: an integrated resource for exploring anti-virulence compounds

Abstract With the escalating crisis of bacterial multidrug resistance, anti-virulence therapeutic strategies have emerged as a highly promising alternative to conventional antibiotic treatments. Anti-virulence compounds are specific...

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Generic Diagramming Platform (GDP): a comprehensive database of high-quality biomedical graphics

Abstract High-quality schematic illustrations are fundamental to the publication of scientific achievements in biomedical research, which are crucial for effectively conveying complex biomedical concepts. However, creating such illu...

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The UCSC Genome Browser database: 2025 update

Abstract The UCSC Genome Browser (https://genome.ucsc.edu) is a widely utilized web-based tool for visualization and analysis of genomic data, encompassing over 4000 assemblies from diverse organisms. Since its release in 2001, it h...

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Database Resources of the National Genomics Data Center, China National Center for Bioinformation in 2025

Abstract The National Genomics Data Center (NGDC), which is a part of the China National Center for Bioinformation (CNCB), offers a comprehensive suite of database resources to support the global scientific community. Amidst the ...

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OrthoDB and BUSCO update: annotation of orthologs with wider sampling of genomes

Abstract OrthoDB (https://www.orthodb.org) offers evolutionary and functional annotations of orthologous genes in the widest sampling of eukaryotes, prokaryotes, and viruses, extending experimental gene function knowledge to newly s...

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The Pfam protein families database: embracing AI/ML

Abstract The Pfam protein families database is a comprehensive collection of protein domains and families used for genome annotation and protein structure and function analysis (https://www.ebi.ac.uk/interpro/). This update describe...

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Academic Publication • Published Jan 5, 2025

Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery Systems (SEDDS): Transition from Liquid to Solid—A Comprehensive Review of Formulation, Characterization, Applications, and Future Trends

Self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS) represent an innovative approach to improving the solubility and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs, addressing significant challenges associated with oral drug delivery. This review highli...

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Academic Publication • Published Jan 3, 2025

Key features and guidelines for the application of microbial alpha diversity metrics

AbstractStudies of microbial communities vary widely in terms of analysis methods. In this growing field, the wide variety of diversity measures and lack of consistency make it harder to compare different studies. Most existing alpha diversity met...

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Academic Publication • Published Jan 3, 2025

Tantalum-stabilized ruthenium oxide electrocatalysts for industrial water electrolysis

The iridium oxide (IrO 2 ) catalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction used industrially (in proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers) is scarce and costly. Although ruthenium oxide (RuO ...

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Academic Publication • Published Jan 3, 2025

AI Tools in Society: Impacts on Cognitive Offloading and the Future of Critical Thinking

The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has transformed numerous aspects of daily life, yet its impact on critical thinking remains underexplored. This study investigates the relationship between AI tool usage and critical thinking...

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Electronic structure formed by Y2O3-doping in lithium position assists improvement of charging-voltage for high-nickel cathodes

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Probabilistic weather forecasting with machine learning

AbstractWeather forecasts are fundamentally uncertain, so predicting the range of probable weather scenarios is crucial for important decisions, from warning the public about hazardous weather to planning renewable energy use. Traditionally, weath...

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FinTech: a literature review of emerging financial technologies and applications

AbstractFuture financing has the potential to evolve into a forward-looking and ingenious system that can enrich diverse technologies. This investigation focuses on five attractive emerging technologies tied to the finance, namely artificial intel...

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Gas Nano Bio_Sensors Good Sensing Properties With The Ability of Nanosensors to Detect at Low Detection Limits (ppm)

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Electrical Nanobiosensors and Help in The Detection of Radiation and Biological Toxins.

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