A Study on the Infrageneric Classification of <i>Hordeum</i> Using Multiple Methods: Based on Morphological Data by Nayoung Ro, Pilmo Sung, Mesfin Haile, Hyemyeong Yoon, Dong-Su Yu, Ho-Cheol Ko, Gyu-Taek Cho, Hee-Jong Woo, Nam-Jin Chung

“…A comprehensive dataset of key morphological traits was compiled from a wide range of <i>Hordeum</i> accessions, including representatives from all major taxonomic groups within the genus. Understanding and classifying the evolutionary traits of barley species, particularly in terms of environmental adaptation, pest resistance, and productivity improvement, is essential. …”
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Efficacy of natural and synthetic inhibitors in the elimination of viruses in potato (<i>Solanum tuberosum</i> L.) by E. V. Shishchenko, I. V. Kim, E. N. Barsukova, I. M. Yermak, A. O. Kravchenko, A. G. Klykov

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High Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus in Colorectal Cancer in Hispanics: A Case-Control Study by Raul D. Bernabe-Dones, Maria Gonzalez-Pons, Alejandro Villar-Prados, Mercedes Lacourt-Ventura, Heriberto Rodríguez-Arroyo, Sharon Fonseca-Williams, Francisco E. Velazquez, Yaritza Diaz-Algorri, Sofia M. Lopez-Diaz, Nayra Rodríguez, Yasuhiro Yamamura, Marcia Cruz-Correa

“…HPV-16 was detected in 63.2% of the HPV-positive colorectal tumors; genome integration was observed in all HPV-16 positive cases. This is the first report showing the high prevalence of HPV infections in Caribbean Hispanic colorectal tumors. …”
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Evaluating the feasibility of AI-predicted bpMRI image features for predicting prostate cancer aggressiveness: a multi-center study by Kexin Wang, Ning Luo, Zhaonan Sun, Xiangpeng Zhao, Lilan She, Zhangli Xing, Yuntian Chen, Chunlei He, Pengsheng Wu, Xiangpeng Wang, ZiXuan Kong

“…Materials and methods A total of 878 PCa patients from 4 hospitals were retrospectively collected, all of whom had pathological results after radical prostatectomy (RP). …”
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Isolation of Actinobacteria from Date Palm Rhizosphere with Enzymatic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Protein Denaturation Inhibitory Activities by Maria Smati, Amina Bramki, Fatima Zohra Makhlouf, Rihab Djebaili, Beatrice Farda, Fatima Zohra Abdelhadi, Nahla Abdelli, Mahmoud Kitouni, Marika Pellegrini

“…A total of 18 actinobacteria were isolated and studied for their enzymatic and antimicrobial activities. All isolates shared cellulase and catalase activity; most of them produced amylase (94%), esterase (84%), lecithinase and lipoproteins (78%), caseinase (94%), and gelatinase (72%). …”
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Genetic analysis and heterosis breeding of seed yield and yieldattributing traits in Indian mustard (Brassica juncea (L.) Czern & Coss.) by Sanghamitra Rout, Suvendu Kumar Roy, Rupsanatan Mandal, Saurav Singla, Mehdi Rahimi, Bijaya Sur, Naderla Umamaheswar, Moumita Chakraborty, Lakshmi Hijam, Sahanob Nath, Manoj Kanti Debnath, Tulsi Saran Ghimiray

“…The study found significant variations across treatments, parents and parent vs. cross for all attributes related to seed yield. Some traits exhibited notable disparities between parents and crosses, underscoring the intricate genetic dynamics at play. …”
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Determination of Organophosphorus Esters in Fall Protection Equipment by Accelerated Solvent Extraction and Solid-Phase Extraction Coupled with LC-MS/MS Detection by Haihong Li, Mingli Ye, Fangfang Wu, Xuyang Zhao, Lifeng Wang, Yili Wei, Shengyi Xie, Hairong Cui

“…The developed method was used to analyze OPEs in fall protection equipment (safety helmets and ropes), where OPEs were all detectable. Safety ropes displayed a higher concentration of OPEs than ones in safety helmets, with the pollutants being mainly triphenyl phosphate, 2-ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate (EHDPP), tri(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate, and tri-n-butyl phosphate in the range of 11.07 ng/g‒815.53 ng/g. …”
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Diffusion MRI-based analysis of functional alterations of the glymphatic system in children with non-lesional epilepsy by Bixia Wu, Gengbiao Zhang, Yanting Wang, Hongyi Zheng, Hui Tan, Wenbin Zheng

“…Methods: A total of 83 NLE children (mean age 9.25 ± 4.07 years) and 45 matched healthy controls (mean age 9.36 ± 3.89 years) were recruited. All eligible patients were routinely scanned by 3.0T MRI to rule out organic lesions, and DTI data were collected at the same time. …”
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The variation in the number of roots and canals morphology of permanent mandibular first molar teeth by using cone beam computed tomography imaging in a sample of Erbil city by Hassan Ali Mahmoyd Albarzanji, Alaa Muhamed Sadiq Muhamed Jamil

“…The data analysis for the number of canals in study sample indicated that the mesial root had two canals in all sample while in distal root showed that 41 mandibular first molars showed two canals which were about 29.1% and 100 mandibular first molars showed one canal which was about 70.9%. …”
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Pulmonary aspiration during pregnancy or immediately postpartum in the UK: A population-based case-control study [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Ruth Tunn, Marian Knight, Alison Gooda, Nuala Lucas

“…Between September 2013 and August 2016, all UK consultant-led obstetric units prospectively identified cases of pulmonary aspiration among parturient women using a pre-defined case definition, and reported them via the UK Obstetric Surveillance System (UKOSS). …”
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Prevalence of symptoms suggestive of sleep apnea among children and its impact on academic performance by Silvia D. Boyajian, Muna A. Salameh, Kholoud Alzyoud, Enas A. Amaireh, Lujayn Badah, Malek Al Qutami, Mira Alsharayri, Osama Abubaker, Rzan Shwashreh

“…A questionnaire including information on demographic variables, school performance, and a validated sleep-related breathing disorder (SRBD) scale for pediatrics was distributed to 1798 students in schools all over Amman. The prevalence of OSA (defined as SRBD score > 33%) was reported as a proportion along with its 95% confidence interval. …”
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A decomposition analysis of sociodemographic factors and non-cigarette tobacco use as contributors to the change in smoking rates in South Africa between 2017/18 and 2021 by K Kali, O Ayo-Yusuf

“…Conclusion. The use of all TNPs continued to increase in SA, particularly among women and unemployed people. …”
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Combining interictal intracranial EEG and fMRI to compute a dynamic resting-state index for surgical outcome validation by Varina L. Boerwinkle, Kristin M. Gunnarsdottir, Bethany L. Sussman, Sarah N. Wyckoff, Emilio G. Cediel, Belfin Robinson, William R. Reuther, Aryan Kodali, Sridevi V. Sarma

“…This approach aims to reduce reliance on capturing seizures during invasive monitoring to pinpoint the SOZ.MethodsWe computed the source-sink index (SSI) from rs-iEEG for all implanted regions and from rs-fMRI for regions identified as potential SOZs by noninvasive modalities. …”
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Effects of mti-2 Transgenic Potato Plants on the Aphid Myzus persicae (Sternorrhyncha: Aphididae) by Julien Saguez, Anas Cherqui, Salima Lehraiki, Charles Vincent, Antony Beaujean, Lise Jouanin, Jean-Claude Laberche, Philippe Giordanengo

“…DM6 did not impact nymphal mortality, whereas with the DM11 almost all the nymphs survived. Potato plants transformed with the mti-2 gene variably affected the life history of M. persicae but did not show any insecticidal effect on the aphid.…”
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Wound Management Property of a Hydroethanolic Leaf Extract of Cnestis ferruginea DC by Jibira Yakubu, G. A. Koffuor, Talent Atsu-Nunyawu, Jeremiah Aboagye, Irene Aasam Aabeinir, Fasilatu Alhassan, Lord Christian Ocran, Philomena Entsie

“…Aureus, and Streptococcus pyogenes. Results. All concentrations of CFHE ointment significantly reduced (p<0.0001) wound area by 29–41% posttreatment. …”
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In Vivo and In Vitro Study of a Polylactide-Fiber-Reinforced β-Tricalcium Phosphate Composite Cage in an Ovine Anterior Cervical Intercorporal Fusion Model by Janek Frantzén, Aliisa Pälli, Esa Kotilainen, Harri Heino, Bettina Mannerström, Heini Huhtala, Hannu Kuokkanen, George K. Sándor, Kari Leino, Matias Röyttä, Riitta Parkkola, Riitta Suuronen, Susanna Miettinen, Hannu T. Aro, Suvi Haimi

“…The proliferation rate of oASCs was higher than that of hASCs at all times during the 28 d culture period. Furthermore, the composites had only a minor osteogenic effect on oASCs, whereas the hASC osteogenesis on PLA70/β-TCP composites was evident. …”
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Unveiling the molecular and cellular links between obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome and vascular aging by Wei Liu, Le Zhang, Wenhui Liao, Huiguo Liu, Wukaiyang Liang, Jinhua Yan, Yi Huang, Tao Jiang, Qian Wang, Cuntai Zhang, Peifang Wei

“…A substantial proportion of OSAHS patients, estimated to be between 40% and 80%, have comorbidities such as hypertension, heart failure, coronary artery disease, pulmonary hypertension, atrial fibrillation, aneurysm, and stroke, all of which are closely associated with VA. This review examines the molecular and cellular features common to both OSAHS and VA, highlighting decreased melatonin secretion, impaired autophagy, increased apoptosis, increased inflammation and pyroptosis, increased oxidative stress, accelerated telomere shortening, accelerated stem cell depletion, metabolic disorders, imbalanced protein homeostasis, epigenetic alterations, and dysregulated neurohormonal signaling. …”
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Ecotoxicity of lanthanides to Daphnia magna: insights from elemental behavior and speciation in a standardized test medium by Vignati, Davide A.L., Martin, Loïc A., Poirier, Laurence, Zalouk-Vergnoux, Aurore, Fouque, Chantal, Bojic, Clément, Hissler, Christophe, Cossu-Leguille, Carole

“…The present paper provides the first report on the ecotoxicity of all lanthanides (except Pm) for the freshwater crustacean Daphnia magna along with an unprecedented level of detail on LN speciation in the exposure medium. …”
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Hereditary Xerocytosis due to Mutations in PIEZO1 Gene Associated with Heterozygous Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency and Beta-Thalassemia Trait in Two Unrelated Families by Elisa Fermo, Cristina Vercellati, Anna Paola Marcello, Anna Zaninoni, Richard van Wijk, Nadia Mirra, Cristina Curcio, Agostino Cortelezzi, Alberto Zanella, Wilma Barcellini, Paola Bianchi

“…Two patients had been splenectomised and displayed thrombotic episodes. All patients had iron overload in the absence of transfusion, two of them requiring iron chelation. …”
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Preoperative Altered Spontaneous Brain Activity and Functional Connectivity Were Independent Risk Factors for Delayed Neurocognitive Recovery in Older Adults Undergoing Noncardiac... by Zhaoshun Jiang, Xixue Zhang, Yating Lv, Xiaodong Zheng, Huibiao Zhang, Xuelin Zhang, Chongyi Jiang, Guangwu Lin, Weidong Gu

“…This was a nested case-control study of older adults (≥60 years) undergoing noncardiac surgery. All patients received MRI scan at least 1 day prior to surgery. …”
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