Molecular and morphological evidence reveals a hidden new taxon in the endemic genus Pseudocuneopsis (Bivalvia, Unionidae) from China

A new species of freshwater mussel belonging to the genus Pseudocuneopsis, namely Pseudocuneopsis wuana sp.nov., is diagnosed and described from Guangxi Province, China.This paper provides a detailed shell morphological description, soft-body anatomical characteristics, and partial sequences of mitochondrial COI as DNA barcode data for the novel sp

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A Comparative Study of Methods for Estimating the Thickness of Glacial Debris: A Case Study of the Koxkar Glacier in the Tian Shan Mountains

The local or overall mass balance of a glacier is significantly influenced by the spatial heterogeneity of its overlying debris thickness.Accurately estimating the debris thickness of glaciers is essential for understanding their hydrological processes and the impact of climate change.This study focuses on the Koxkar Bedside Tables Glacier in the T

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BMP-SMAD1/5 Signaling Regulates Retinal Vascular Development

Vascular development is an orchestrated process of vessel formation from pre-existing vessels via sprouting and intussusceptive angiogenesis as well as vascular remodeling to generate the mature vasculature.Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling via intracellular SMAD1 Antenna Mounting Bracket and SMAD5 effectors regulates sprouting angiogenesi

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Implementation of a standardized information management system into activity of scientific and technical library

An effective solution to the tasks of preserving and accessing electronic documentation requires software applications, namely an electronic archive within the information management system of the organization.The information management system is a digital object-control and management system, as well as facilitates the planning and control functio

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