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Fractal structure of human and primate social networks optimizes information flow (open access)

Fractal structure of human and primate social networks optimizes information flow

Article describes how primate and human social groups exhibit a fractal structure that has a very limited range of preferred layer sizes. The authors calculate the size dependence of the scaling properties of complex social network models and argue that this aggregate behavior exhibits a form of collective intelligence.
Date: June 7, 2023
Creator: West, Bruce J.; Culbreth, Garland; Dunbar, Robin I. M. & Grigolini, Paolo
System: The UNT Digital Library
Two legume fatty acid amide hydrolase isoforms with distinct preferences for microbial- and plant-derived acylamides (open access)

Two legume fatty acid amide hydrolase isoforms with distinct preferences for microbial- and plant-derived acylamides

Article describes how analysis of FAAHs from multiple angiosperm species, which revealed two conserved phylogenetic groups that differed in key conserved residues in the substrate binding pocket. The authors combined computational and biochemical approaches to compare the structural and enzymatic properties of two FAAH isoforms in the legume Medicago truncatula designated MtFAAH1 MtFAAH2a.
Date: May 9, 2023
Creator: Arias-Gaguancela, Omar; Herrell, Emily; Aziz, Mina & Chapman, Kent Dean
System: The UNT Digital Library