Gamma-Ray Bursts and Kilonovae from the Accretion-induced Collapse of White Dwarfs by Patrick Chi-Kit Cheong, Tetyana Pitik, Luís Felipe Longo Micchi, David Radice

“…This study examines extreme combinations of magnetic fields and rotation rates, motivated both by the need to address the limitations of 2D axisymmetric simulations and to explore the physics of AIC under rare conditions that, while yet to be observationally confirmed, may be consistent with current theoretical models and account for unusual events. Under these assumptions, our results demonstrate that, if realizable, such systems can generate relativistic jets and neutron-rich outflows with properties consistent with long gamma-ray bursts (LGRBs) accompanied by kilonovae, such as GRB 211211A and GRB 230307A. …”
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Fieldwork on animals living in extreme conditions as a source of biomedical innovation by Yvon Le Maho, Aurélie Tasiemski, Fabrice Bertile, Philippe Bulet

“…We argue, however, that fieldwork is a key driver in generating new scientific knowledge as part of a One Health approach, by observing/documenting and understanding the diverse and largely unexplored biological processes evolved by animals adapted to unusual environmental conditions, which would be extreme conditions for humans. …”
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Identification of genome compositions in allopolyploid species of the genus Elymus(Poaceae: Triticeae) in the Asian part of Russia by CAPS analysis by A. V. Agafonov, E. V. Shabanova (Kobozeva), S. V. Asbaganov, A. V. Mglinets, V. S. Bogdanova

“…In 15 species, the earlier known genomic constitutions were confirmed, but in E. kamojithis assay failed to reveal  the presence of H genome. This unusual H  genome was suggested to originate from a different Hordeum species. …”
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Codon Usage is Influenced by Compositional Constraints in Genes Associated with Dementia by Taha Alqahtani, Rekha Khandia, Nidhi Puranik, Ali M. Alqahtani, Yahia Alghazwani, Saad Ali Alshehri, Kumarappan Chidambaram, Mohammad Amjad Kamal, Mohammad Amjad Kamal, Mohammad Amjad Kamal, Mohammad Amjad Kamal

“…A high bias toward GC-ending codons enhances the gene expression level, evidenced by the positive association between CAI- and GC-ending codons. Unusual behavior of the TTG codon showing an inverse relationship with the GC-ending codon and negative influence of gene expression, behavior contrary to all other GC-ending codons, shows an operative selectional force. …”
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Enzymes enabling the biosynthesis of various C20 polyunsaturated fatty acids in a sea urchin Hemicentrotus pulcherrimus by Yingying Peng, Yutaka Haga, Naoki Kabeya

“…Sea urchins, integral to marine ecosystems and valued as a delicacy in Asia and Europe, contain physiologically important long-chain (>C20) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in their gonads, including arachidonic acid (ARA, 20:4n-6), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20:5n-3) and unusual non-methylene-interrupted fatty acids (NMI-FA) such as 20:2Δ5,11. …”
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Synthesis and optical properties of LaSrGaO4:RE3+ (RE = Sm, Eu, Ho) single crystals via optical float zone method by Hasan Yilmaz, Masahiko Isobe, Oliver Clemens, Markus Suta, Pascal Puphal

“…Photoluminescence studies at both 77 K and 298 K reveal that the incorporated lanthanoid ions brightly emit and even show unusual transitions due to the low cutoff phonon energy of the host compound that limits non-radiative loss pathways. …”
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Parasitic structure defect blights sustainability of cobalt-free single crystalline cathodes by Lei Yu, Alvin Dai, Tao Zhou, Weiyuan Huang, Jing Wang, Tianyi Li, Xinyou He, Lu Ma, Xianghui Xiao, Mingyuan Ge, Rachid Amine, Steven N. Ehrlich, Xing Ou, Jianguo Wen, Tongchao Liu, Khalil Amine

“…Here, we reveal that removing Co from SC cathodes is structurally and electrochemically unfavorable, exhibiting unusual voltage fade behavior. Using multiscale diffraction and imaging techniques, we identify lithium-rich nanodomains (LRNDs) as a heterogeneous phase within the layered structure of Co-free SC cathodes. …”
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Radical Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Benign Disease by D. O. Kavanagh, C. O'Riain, P. F. Ridgway, P. Neary, T. C. Crotty, J. G. Geoghegan, O. Traynor

“…Despite recent advances in diagnostic imaging, 8% of the patients undergoing Whipple's procedure had benign disease. A range of unusual pathological entities can mimic malignancy. …”
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Extra-conventional strengthening mechanisms in non-recrystallized grains of an extruded Mg-Gd-Zr alloy by Qiang Yang, Shuhui Lv, Kai Guan, Zefeng Xie, Xin Qiu

“…Characterizations using Cs-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) show two unusual microstructures in non-recrystallized grains as: a large density of basal stacking faults (SFs) and profuse distortion areas (DAs). …”
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What are the lived healthcare experiences of patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis? A community-based qualitative interview study by Sheila Greenfield, Gideon Hirschfield, Jayne Parry, Katherine Arndtz, Madeline Cameron

“…These included difficulties in obtaining a diagnosis and accessing timely and knowledgeable medical care. Overcoming the unusual combination of uncertainties that PSC presents was of particular concern to participants; these differ from those observed in more common chronic diseases with established treatment pathways. …”
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Floral diversity and conservation status of vascular plants in arid mountainous areas by Sara Hassanen, Elsayeda Gamal Eldin, Wafaa Kamel, Mohamed Saad Zaghloul, Yasmin M. Hassan

“…However, their presence is unusual to the floristic composition of the wadis in general and acts as an alarm to protect the native species from anthropogenic interference. …”
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Flood Risk Assessment and Zoning for Niamey and Lokoja Metropolises in Niger and Nigeria by Youssoufa Doulla Nouhou, Martins Yusuf Otache, Salamatou Abdourahamane Illiassou, Olasunkanmi Habeeb Okunola, Appollonia Aimiosino Okhimamhe, Thanh Thi Nguyen

“…With the increasing frequency of floods in recent decades, particularly in West Africa, many regions have faced unusual and recurrent flooding events. Communities in flood-prone areas experience heightened insecurity, loss of property, and, in some cases, serious injuries or fatalities. …”
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The use of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of unilocular radiolucent images of the jawbone: a systematic review of the literature by Zaghden Olfa, Debré Timothé, Nguyen Thien Huong, Duong Lucas, Ferré François

“…MRI can identify dentigerous cysts (DCs), inflammatory cysts, odontogenic keratocysts (OKs), or other unusual lesions, such as ameloblastoma (AB). A list of diagnostic criteria can therefore allow a more detailed analysis compared to CT or CBCT and establish a more accurate presumptive diagnosis. …”
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Progenitor Diversity in the Accreted Stellar Halos of Milky Way–like Galaxies by Sy-Yun Pu, Andrew P. Cooper, Robert J. J. Grand, Facundo A. Gómez, Antonela Monachesi

“…The Milky Way therefore appears unusual in having an accreted stellar halo dominated by a small number of progenitors accreted at very early times.…”
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Effects of awareness of breast cancer overdiagnosis among women with screen-detected or incidentally found breast cancer: a qualitative interview study by Brooke Nickel, Alexandra Barratt, Kirsten McCaffery, Kristen Pickles, Jolyn Hersch, Jayant S Vaidya

“…Most found that their initial clinical teams were not forthcoming about the possibility of overdiagnosis and overtreatment, and many found it difficult to deal with their set management protocols.Conclusion The experiences of this small and unusual group of women provide rare insight into the profound negative impact of finding out about overdiagnosis after breast cancer diagnosis. …”
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Inborn Errors of Immunity Presenting with Early-Onset Severe Atopy by Nipat Chuleerarux, Nadia Makkoukdji, Travis Satnarine, Jessica Elise Kuhn, Tanawin Nopsopon, Peerada Valyasevi, Fernanda Bellodi Schmidt, Gary Kleiner, Melissa Gans

“…Additionally, we discuss the importance of recognizing such severe atopy as a potential indicator of an underlying immune deficiency, particularly when accompanied by unusual infections, growth failure, or autoimmunity. …”
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Extreme Solar Particle Ejection Event in the Last Few Million Years from Asteroid Itokawa Sample by Tomoya Obase, Ken-ichi Bajo, Yuta Otsuki, Hisayoshi Yurimoto

“…Unusual explosive activity occasionally occurs from the Sun, releasing large amounts of solar energetic particles. …”
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Pericardial Effusion as a First Symptom of Thymoma: A Case Report by Suprit Malali, Sourya Acharya, Samarth Shukla, Sunil Kumar, Priti Mishra

“…The present case highlights the unusual clinical manifestation, emphasises the diagnostic challenges involved, and underscores the importance of considering thymoma in the differential diagnosis of pericardial effusions.…”
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Genetic and biochemical characterization of a radical SAM enzyme required for post-translational glutamine methylation of methyl-coenzyme M reductase by Roy J. Rodriguez Carrero, Cody T. Lloyd, Janhavi Borkar, Shounak Nath, Liviu M. Mirica, Satish Nair, Squire J. Booker, William Metcalf

“…ABSTRACT Methyl-coenzyme M reductase (MCR), the key catalyst in the anoxic production and consumption of methane, contains an unusual 2-methylglutamine residue within its active site. …”
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The neuroendocrine stress-response in insects: the history of the development of the concept by M. A. Eremina, N. E. Gruntenko

“…This reaction is universal and appears in response to stimuli that are unusual not just for living and habitat of the species, but also for each population. …”
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