Impact assessment of Chinese mitten crab polyculture on saline-alkali rice fields based on food web models by Liang Yue, Shipeng Dong, Feng Liu, Dapeng Liu, Hongwei Shan, Fang Wang

“…To promote the development and adoption of this novel rice-cropping mode, this study developed Ecopath models for two contrasting systems, rice-crab integrated farming (RC) and rice monoculture (R). …”
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CD14loCD301b+ macrophages gathering as a proangiogenic marker in adipose tissues by Yibing Lv, Yidan Zheng, Shanshan Su, Junyi Xiao, Jie Yang, Lingyun Xiong, Yanyan Guo, Xiaoqi Zhou, Nengqiang Guo, Ping Lei

“…Collectively, our findings indicate that CD14 deficiency increased the accumulation of CD14loCD301b+ macrophages in ATs, which may serve as a proangiogenic marker, providing novel insights into the relationship between CD14 and obesity development.…”
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Well-being balance and lived experiences: understanding the impact of life situations on human flourishing by Christopher R. Brydges, Alexandra Thérond, Troy W. Norris

“…BackgroundThis study aimed to determine the most significant indicators of positive well-being and understand differences in sources of well-being across different life situations, age groups, genders, and income levels, utilizing a novel measure of positive well-being, the Well-being Balance and Lived Experiences (WBAL) Assessment, which evaluates the frequency of various positive experiences and feelings across a range of activation and arousal levels that have previously been demonstrated to affect subjective well-being and human flourishing.MethodsA sample of 496 evaluable subjects aged 20-69 and census-balanced for gender were recruited from a U.S. population panel. …”
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Curcumin dietary supplementation enhances serum carbohydrate-degrading enzyme activities in buffaloes by Maima Matin, Natalia Ksepka, Kamil Wysocki, Michel-Edwar Mickael, Alpana Pande, Jarosław Olav Horbańczuk, Artur Jóźwik, Olga Adamska, Artur Stolarczyk, Laszlo Barna Iantovics, Yordanka Ilieva, Pencho Penchev, Atanas G. Atanasov

“…These upregulated activities are in general indicative of increased carbohydrates turnover and detoxification processes, and might provide clues for a better understanding of the mechanisms of action of curcumin in vivo, as well as for novel approaches to rationally impact animal or human health and wellbeing through targeted supplementation.…”
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Ten days of supplementation with a standardized Boswellia serrata extract attenuates soreness and accelerates recovery after repeated bouts of downhill running in recreationally ac... by Dawna Salter, Himana Yalamanchi, Aiswarya Yalamanchi, Amulya Yalamanchi

“…This study suggests that SBS, a novel, standardized extract derived from the gum resin of B. serrata, improves recovery and reduces soreness following high-impact eccentric exercise.Clinical Trial Registrationhttps://ctri.nic.in/Clinicaltrials/pubview2.php, Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI/2019/07/020323).…”
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The truth about co-benefits: a multidimensional feasibility assessment for thailand and beyond by Eric Zusman, Kaoru Akahoshi, Tatsuya Hanaoka, Christopher S Malley, Supat Wangwongwatana, Nutthajit Onmek, Ittipol Paw-armart, Kim Oanh Nguyen Thi, Lai Nguyen Huy, Johan C I Kuylenstierna, Tomoki Hirayama, Yurie Goto, Kawashima Kazumasa, Markus Amann, Zbigniew Klimont, Jessica Slater

“…The framework offers a novel yet generalizable approach for bringing context-appropriate assessments of different dimensions of feasibility into the integrated assessment modelling that underpins work on co-benefits. …”
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Mutation in the COL2A1 gene is associated with acetabular dysplasia by Miaomiao Xin, Xin Guan, Xin Guan, Jiangfei Yang, Yi Li, Zhentao Man, Hongsheng Sun, Min Fu

“…The identification of the COL2A1 gene mutation in this present case represents a novel clinical phenotype, expanding the spectrum of disorders associated with COL2A1 mutations.…”
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Antimicrobial Peptides: A Promising Alternative to Conventional Antimicrobials for Combating Polymicrobial Biofilms by Cesar Augusto Roque‐Borda, Laura Maria Duran Gleriani Primo, Kaila Petronila Medina‐Alarcón, Isabella C. Campos, Camila de Fátima Nascimento, Mauro M. S. Saraiva, Angelo Berchieri Junior, Ana Marisa Fusco‐Almeida, Maria José Soares Mendes‐Giannini, João Perdigão, Fernando Rogério Pavan, Fernando Albericio

“…In summary, AMPs offer a novel approach to combating biofilm‐associated infections, with their unique mechanisms and synergistic potential with existing antibiotics positioning them as promising candidates for future treatments.…”
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Impact of a two-way short message service (SMS) to support maternally administered childhood mid-upper arm circumference monitoring and expand malnutrition screening in Kenya: the... by Jennifer A Unger, Barbra A Richardson, Kirkby D Tickell, Mareme M Diakhate, Jeanne L Goodman, Arianna Rubin Means, Keshet Ronen, Carol Levin, Esther M Choo, Catherine Achieng, Mary Masheti, Benson O Singa, Christine J McGrath

“…Introduction Over 52 million children under 5 years of age become wasted each year, but only 17% of these children receive treatment. Novel methods to identify and deliver treatment to malnourished children are necessary to achieve the sustainable development goals target for child health. …”
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A network comparison on efficacy and safety profiling of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors in first-line treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer by Jie Fu, Jie Fu, Yi-Dan Yan, Xu Wan, Xiao-Fan Sun, Xiao-Fan Sun, Xiu-Mei Ma, Ying-Jie Su

“…ObjectivePD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors are novel immunotherapeutic agents that have been approved for first-line treatment in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). …”
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Dual inhibition of BET and EP300 has antitumor activity in undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcomas and synergizes with ferroptosis induction by Stéphanie Verbeke, Aurélien Bourdon, Mathilde Lafon, Vanessa Chaire, Bertolo Frederic, Amina Naït Eldjoudi, Marie-Alix Derieppe, Francis Giles, Antoine Italiano

“…Epigenetic modifiers has been extensively investigated in recent years leading to the development of novel therapeutic agents. Dual BET/EP300 inhibitors have shown synergistic antitumor activity and have recently entered clinical development. …”
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Low-dose intranasal deferoxamine modulates memory, neuroinflammation, and the neuronal transcriptome in the streptozotocin rodent model of Alzheimer’s disease by Jared M. Fine, Jacob Kosyakovsky, Tate T. Bowe, Katherine A. Faltesek, Benjamin M. Stroebel, Juan E. Abrahante, Michael R. Kelly, Elizabeth A. Thompson, Claire M. Westby, Kiley M. Robertson, William H. Frey, Leah R. Hanson

“…Furthermore, IN DFO modulated several aspects of the neuroinflammatory milieu of the ICV STZ model, which was assessed through a novel panel of brain cytokines and immunohistochemistry. …”
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A self-optimized alloy with multi-scale hierarchical microstructure and enhanced mechanical properties by Yu Yin, Hansheng Chen, Guanyu Deng, Lihong Su, Wenxuan Wu, Ming Yan, Yangping Dong, Xin Xu, Zhikai Deng, Qiyang Tan, Haiwei Chang, Chuan Guo, Huijun Li, Simon Ringer, Han Huang, Mingxing Zhang

“…The strategy of “self-optimized alloy” design and hierarchical microstructure control are readily applicable to other existing dual-phase or multi-phase alloys, expediting the exploration of novel advanced engineering materials.…”
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Efficient virtual machine placement in cloud computing environment using BSO-ANN based hybrid technique by Pradeep Singh Rawat, Sachin Gaur, Varun Barthwal, Punti Gupta, Debjani Ghosh, Deepak Gupta, Joel JP C. Rodrigues

“…This manuscript introduces a novel approach that combines the creative problem-solving capabilities of brainstorming with the computational power of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) to address the virtual machine placement problem in cloud environments. …”
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Optomechanical Gyroscope Based on Micro-Hemispherical Shell and Optical Ring Resonators by Jamal N. A. Hassan, Wenyi Huang, Maoyuan Wang, Senyu Zhang, Guangjun Wen, Yongjun Huang

“…Alternatively, this work presents the design of a novel optomechanical gyroscope based on the micro-hemispherical shell resonator integrated with optical ring cavity resonators. …”
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Identification and Characterization of Genes Associated with Intestinal Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury and Oxidative Stress: A Bioinformatics and Experimental Approach Integrating Hig... by Xie Y, Yang M, Huang J, Jiang Z

“…The knockdown of HDAC3 in Caco2 cells resulted in increased oxidative stress levels before and after hypoxia-reoxygenation, underscoring the significant role of HDAC3 in IIRI.Conclusion: This study elucidates the interplay between oxidative stress genes and IIRI, offering novel insights into the potential pathogenesis of IIRI and medical interventions for IIRI.Keywords: IIRI, bioinformatics, potential targets, early diagnosis…”
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Cross-Talk between NOK and EGFR: Juxtamembrane and Kinase domain interactions enhancing STAT3/5 signaling in breast cancer tumorigenesis by Yinyin Wang, Bingdong Zhang, Chunhua He, Bo Tian, Sihan Liu, Jianghua Li, Jiayu Wang, Shigao Yang, Bingtao Zhu, Xiaoguang Wang, Zhijie Chang, Chenxi Cao

“…Here we report that NOK (also known as STYK1), a novel tyrosine kinase cross-talks with EGFR to promote tumorigenesis and metastasis of breast cancer cells. …”
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Cohort profile: Noncommunicable diseases and ideal cardiovascular health among people living with and without HIV in Zambia and Zimbabwe (NCDzz cohort) by Gilles Wandeler, Samuel Bosomprah, Cleophas Chimbetete, Belinda Varaidzo Chihota, Guy Muula, Carolyn Bolton-Moore, Tinei Shamu, Ardele Mandiriri, Esau Banda

“…Additionally, we seek to pilot NCD interventions using novel methodologies like the trials within cohorts. …”
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Metal ion-crosslinking multifunctional hydrogel microspheres with inflammatory immune regulation for cartilage regeneration by Zhuoming Xu, Zhuoming Xu, Jun Ma, Hanyin Hu, Hanyin Hu, Jintao Liu, Jintao Liu, Haiyang Yang, Haiyang Yang, Jiayi Chen, Hongwei Xu, Xinyu Wang, Huanhuan Luo, Gang Chen

“…In addition, in vivo MRI and tissue section staining of OA model proved the significant efficacy of the hydrogel microspheres on OA. In conclusion, these novel hydrogel microspheres demonstrated a promising prospect for multidisciplinary repairing of OA.…”
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Biological sex, microglial signaling pathways, and radiation exposure shape cortical proteomic profiles and behavior in mice by Alexandra O. Strohm, Sadie Oldfield, Eric Hernady, Carl J. Johnston, Brian Marples, M. Kerry O'Banion, Ania K. Majewska

“…Overall, our findings provide novel insights into the molecular pathways and proteins that are linked to P2Y12 and CX3CR1 signaling, biological sex, radiation exposure, and their interactions.…”
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