Cogent Biology, Volume 3, Issue 1 (2017)

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List of Reviewers

Acknowledgement of Reviewers
Senior Editors
Article: 1285640
Published online: 03 Feb 2017
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Onosma bracteatum Wall and Commiphora stocksiana Engl extracts generate oxidative stress in Brassica napus: An allelopathic perspective
Joham Sarfraz Ali, Ihsan ul Haq, Attarad Ali, Madiha Ahmed & Muhammad Zia
Article: 1283875
Published online: 07 Feb 2017
AbstractforOnosma bracteatum Wall and Commiphora stocksiana Engl extracts generate oxidative stress in Brassica napus: An allelopathic perspective | Full Text | References | PDF (594.7 KB)
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An evaluation of glutathione transferase associated with Dichlorvos degradation in African palm weevil (Rynchophorus phoenicis) larva
Olufemi Samuel Bamidele, Joshua Oluwafemi Ajele & Folasade Mayowa Olajuyigbe
Article: 1286764
Published online: 14 Feb 2017
AbstractforAn evaluation of glutathione transferase associated with Dichlorvos degradation in African palm weevil (Rynchophorus phoenicis) larva | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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The effect of ascorbic acid on bone cancer cells in vitro
Gabriela Fernandes, Andrew W. Barone & Rosemary Dziak
Article: 1288335
Published online: 16 Feb 2017
AbstractforThe effect of ascorbic acid on bone cancer cells in vitro | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Large-scale integration in tablet screens for blue-light reduction with optimized color: The effects on sleep, sleepiness, and ocular parameters
Masahiko Ayaki, Atsuhiko Hattori, Yusuke Maruyama, Kazuo Tsubota & Kazuno Negishi
Article: 1294550
Published online: 28 Feb 2017
AbstractforLarge-scale integration in tablet screens for blue-light reduction with optimized color: The effects on sleep, sleepiness, and ocular parameters | Full Text | References | PDF (933.7 KB)
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Short Communication

Rapid Communication
First record of a Leptus Latreille mite (Trombidiformes, Erythraeidae) associated with a Neotropical trapdoor spider (Araneae: Mygalomorphae: Actinopodidae)
Lidianne Salvatierra & Marlus Q. Almeida
Article: 1295823
Published online: 28 Feb 2017
AbstractforFirst record of a Leptus Latreille mite (Trombidiformes, Erythraeidae) associated with a Neotropical trapdoor spider (Araneae: Mygalomorphae: Actinopodidae) | Full Text | References | PDF (721.2 KB)
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Review Article

Review Article
Cotton production and climatic factors: Studying the nature of its relationship by different statistical methods
Zakaria M. Sawan
Article: 1292882
Published online: 01 Mar 2017
AbstractforCotton production and climatic factors: Studying the nature of its relationship by different statistical methods | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Estimation of in vivo neuropharmacological and in vitro antioxidant effects of Tetracera sarmentosa
Muhammad Moin Uddin Mazumdar, Md. Ariful Islam, Mohammad Tanvir Hosen, Mohammad Shahin Alam, Mohammad Nazmul Alam, Md. Faruk, Md. Mominur Rahman, Mohammed Abu Sayeed, Md. Masudur Rahman & Shaikh Bokhtear Uddin
Article: 1300990
Published online: 09 Mar 2017
AbstractforEstimation of in vivo neuropharmacological and in vitro antioxidant effects of Tetracera sarmentosa | Full Text | References | PDF (555.4 KB)
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Investigation of intrinsic dynamics of enzymes involved in metabolic pathways using coarse-grained normal mode analysis
Sarah M. Meeuwsen, An N. Hodac, Lauren M. Adams, Ryan D. McMunn, Maxwell S. Anschutz, Kari J. Carothers, Rachel E. Egdorf, Peter M. Hanneman, Jonathan P. Kitzrow, Cynthia K. Keonigsberg, Oscar Lopez-Martinez, Paul A. Matthew, Ethan H. Richter, Jonathan E. Schenk, Heidi L. Schmit, Matthew A. Scott, Eva M. Volenec & Sanchita Hati
Article: 1291877
Published online: 10 Apr 2017
AbstractforInvestigation of intrinsic dynamics of enzymes involved in metabolic pathways using coarse-grained normal mode analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (7.5 MB) | Supplemental
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Short Communication

Rapid Communication
Vicia ervilia L. seeds newly explored biological activities
Mona M. Okba, Gehad A. Abdel Jaleel, Miriam F. Yousif, Kadriya S. El Deeb & Fathy M. Soliman
Article: 1299612
Published online: 20 Mar 2017
AbstractforVicia ervilia L. seeds newly explored biological activities | Full Text | References | PDF (577 KB)
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An efficient strategy for expression and purification of spider neurotoxic peptide YC1 in E. coli
Hui Wu, Wen-Ying Li, Lei Wu, Ling-Yun Zhu, Er Meng & Dong-Yi Zhang
Article: 1317898
Published online: 20 Apr 2017
AbstractforAn efficient strategy for expression and purification of spider neurotoxic peptide YC1 in E. coli | Full Text | References | PDF (949.9 KB)
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Whitefly species efficiency in transmitting cassava mosaic and brown streak virus diseases
Moffat K. Njoroge, D.L. Mutisya, D.W. Miano & D.C. Kilalo
Article: 1311499
Published online: 24 Apr 2017
AbstractforWhitefly species efficiency in transmitting cassava mosaic and brown streak virus diseases | Full Text | References | PDF (697.2 KB)
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Short Communication

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Melaleuca (Melaleuca alternifolia) essential oil demonstrates tissue-remodeling and metabolism-modulating activities in human skin cells
Xuesheng Han & Tory L. Parker
Article: 1318476
Published online: 26 Apr 2017
AbstractforMelaleuca (Melaleuca alternifolia) essential oil demonstrates tissue-remodeling and metabolism-modulating activities in human skin cells | Full Text | References | PDF (731.3 KB) | Supplemental
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Pitch tracking of bird vocalizations and an automated process using YIN-bird
Colm O’Reilly & Naomi Harte
Article: 1322025
Published online: 12 May 2017
AbstractforPitch tracking of bird vocalizations and an automated process using YIN-bird | Full Text | References | PDF (3.3 MB)
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Recovery of proliferative cells up to 15- and 49-day postmortem from bovine skin stored at 25°C and 4°C, respectively
Brian Walcott & Mahipal Singh
Article: 1333760
Published online: 31 May 2017
AbstractforRecovery of proliferative cells up to 15- and 49-day postmortem from bovine skin stored at 25°C and 4°C, respectively | Full Text | References | PDF (775.6 KB)
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Acute and chronic toxicities assessment of arsenic (III) to catfish, Silurus lanzhouensis in China
Zongqiang Lian & Xudong Wu
Article: 1334418
Published online: 11 Jun 2017
AbstractforAcute and chronic toxicities assessment of arsenic (III) to catfish, Silurus lanzhouensis in China | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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An essential oil blend significantly modulates immune responses and the cell cycle in human cell cultures
Xuesheng Han, Tory L. Parker & Jeff Dorsett
Article: 1340112
Published online: 23 Jun 2017
AbstractforAn essential oil blend significantly modulates immune responses and the cell cycle in human cell cultures | Full Text | References | PDF (960.5 KB) | Supplemental
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Short Communication

Rapid Communication
In vitro biological activities of Douglas fir essential oil in a human skin disease model
Xuesheng Han
Article: 1336886
Published online: 05 Jul 2017
AbstractforIn vitro biological activities of Douglas fir essential oil in a human skin disease model | Full Text | References | PDF (750.4 KB) | Supplemental
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Echolocation calls of Natalus primus (Chiroptera: Natalidae): Implications for conservation monitoring of this species
Lida Sanchez, Christian R. Moreno & Emanuel C. Mora
Article: 1355027
Published online: 25 Jul 2017
AbstractforEcholocation calls of Natalus primus (Chiroptera: Natalidae): Implications for conservation monitoring of this species | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Anti-inflammatory activities of extracts from Oliva sp., Patella rustica, and Littorina littorea collected from Ghana’s coastal shorelines
Lawrence Sheringham Borquaye, Godfred Darko, Michael Konney Laryea, Victor Roberts, Richmond Boateng & Edward Ntim Gasu
Article: 1364063
Published online: 11 Aug 2017
AbstractforAnti-inflammatory activities of extracts from Oliva sp., Patella rustica, and Littorina littorea collected from Ghana’s coastal shorelines | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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Short Communication

Rapid Communication
The rough fur (ruf) mutation in mice is an allele of myelin protein zero-like 3 (Mpzl3)
Kenneth M. Palanza, Legairre A. Radden II, Mohammed A. Rabah, Tu V. Nguyen, Audra C. Kohm, Malcolm E. Connor, Morgan M. Ricci, Jachius J. Stewart, Sidney Eragene & Thomas R. King
Article: 1370058
Published online: 01 Sep 2017
AbstractforThe rough fur (ruf) mutation in mice is an allele of myelin protein zero-like 3 (Mpzl3) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | Supplemental
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Corrigendum

Correction
Corrigendum
Article: 1374910
Published online: 21 Sep 2017
CitationforCorrigendum | Full Text | PDF (366 KB)
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Mutual modulation of femarelle and vitamin D analog activities in human derived female cultured osteoblasts
D. Somjen, S. Katzburg, O. Sharon, E. Knoll, D. Hendel & G.H. Posner
Article: 1374919
Published online: 29 Sep 2017
AbstractforMutual modulation of femarelle and vitamin D analog activities in human derived female cultured osteoblasts | Full Text | References | PDF (708.9 KB)
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Etomidate decreases adrenal gland apoptosis and necrosis associated with hemorrhagic shock in a rat model (Rattus norvegicus)
Nuno M. Félix, Isabelle Goy-Thollot, Ronald S. Walton, Pedro M. Borralho, Hugo Pissara, Ana S. Matos, Cecília M.P. Rodrigues & Maria M.R.E. Niza
Article: 1393864
Published online: 25 Oct 2017
AbstractforEtomidate decreases adrenal gland apoptosis and necrosis associated with hemorrhagic shock in a rat model (Rattus norvegicus) | Full Text | References | PDF (2.6 MB) | Supplemental
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Non-clinical toxicity study of the oil-resin and vaginal cream of Copaiba (Copaifera duckei, Dwyer)
Clarissa Silva Lima, Uriel David de Almeida e Silva, Larissa Daniele Machado Góes, Beatriz Martins de Sa Hyacienth, Helison de Oliveria Carvalho, Caio Pinho Fernandes, Andrés Navarrete Castro & José Carlos Tavares Carvalho
Article: 1394510
Published online: 04 Nov 2017
AbstractforNon-clinical toxicity study of the oil-resin and vaginal cream of Copaiba (Copaifera duckei, Dwyer) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Review Article

Review Article
Botanical insecticide as simple extractives for pest control
Wafaa M. Hikal, Rowida S. Baeshen & Hussein A.H. Said-Al Ahl
Article: 1404274
Published online: 20 Nov 2017
AbstractforBotanical insecticide as simple extractives for pest control | Full Text | References | PDF (666.5 KB)
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Antibiotic profiling of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates in stray canines and felines
Rajwin Raja Kanagarajah, David Charles Weerasingam Lee, Daniel Zhi Fung Lee, Khatijah Yusoff, Sharmini Julita Paramasivam, Wai Yee Low, Kamalan Jeevaratnam & Swee Hua Erin Lim
Article: 1412280
Published online: 12 Dec 2017
AbstractforAntibiotic profiling of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates in stray canines and felines | Full Text | References | PDF (755.4 KB)
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