Improvement of Post‐Thaw Quality and In Vivo Fertility of Simmental Bull Spermatozoa Using Ferulic Acid by Mobin Afsar, Ali Soleimanzadeh, Amir Khaki, Esmail Ayen

“…It also increased GPx and TAC levels, reducing MDA and DNA damage after freezing. The addition of FA did not affect SOD values. …”
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Effects of Essential Oils as Antioxidant and Cryoprotective Agents in Improving Frozen and Thawed Human Sperm Criteria by Hamza Goujet, Ismail Kaarouch, Abderrahim Malki, Modou Mamoune Mbaye, Rosalie Cabry, Noureddine Louanjli, Taha Rhouda, Moncef Benkhalifa

“…Sperm cryopreservation provides patients undergoing oncological, surgical, or infertility treatments the opportunity to conceive their own children, using assisted reproductive technologies. However, the freezing-thawing process can negatively influence both the quantity and the quality of spermatozoa, mainly due to an excessive production of reactive oxygen species and/or an impaired antioxidant defense system in sperm. …”
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A study of introduced apple cultivars according to the main components of winter hardiness by simulating damaging factors under controlled conditions by А. M. Galasheva, N. G. Krasova, Z. E. Ozherelieva

“…These cultivars can be used in breeding programs as sources of frost resistance. Freezing of one-year-old branches under –25°C after a 3-day artificial thaw at +2°C revealed bud and tissue resistance in the American cv. …”
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Changes of Quality Characteristics before and after Embrittlement of Oreochromis niloticus×O. aureus by Mei CHEN, Jingkai QIN, Ziyi YANG, Zhongyi QIN, Jie ZHOU, Jiequn JIANG, Xiaoling LIU

“…A total of 19 fatty acids were detected by CT, and the ratio of saturated fatty acids:monounsaturated fatty acids:polyunsaturated fatty acids was 1.63:1.20:1. The freezing point of CT was −0.81℃, lower than that of NT was −0.73 ℃, and the enthalpy of protein denaturation was 21.48% higher than that of NT. …”
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Heat stress on the feed consumption, biochemical indicators, production and milk quality of holstein and jersey cows by Adriana Hauser, Marciél França, Rainer Hauser, Laiz Perazzoli, Bruna Paula Bergamaschi Mendes, Izabelly Perdoncini Telles, Tatiane Camacho Mendes, Luiz Cláudio Miletti, André Thaler Neto

“…The milk from SVA cows had greater resistance to ethanol than that from VA cows. The freezing point was greater in the VA treatment group. …”
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Comparative study of PCR test kits for ASFV DNA detection by M. S. Krasnikova, S. P. Yatsentyuk, M. B. Bryusova, A. D. Kozlova, М. А. Gergel

“…The paper presents comparative test results of 12 domestically produced diagnostic kits/PCR test systems for DNA detection of the African swine fever virus with regard to the following parameters: completeness and correctness of instructions for use; labeling and package contents; convenience of using the kit; shelf life stability of reagents; stability of reagents after transportation and repeated freezing – thawing; batch-to-batch repeatability; sensitivity of various test materials and specificity of kits. …”
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Nutritional composition and organoleptic quality of instant local black rice (cempo ireng) with moderate glycemic index by Dian Nurhayati Aprinia, Nirbaya Arindra, Permata Nusa Cassandra, Soekopitojo Soenar, Lukas Kurniawan Adi, Dwi Handoko Dody, Hapsari Anindya, Faza Sepbrina Aurelia, Oktavia Wahyuningsih Prastiwi Dwi, Ayu Puspitasari Diah, Athaya Nazhira, Yusuf Al Badwani Muhammad, Aulia Araminta Diza

“…Instant black rice was made through the process of soaking in sodium citrate, washing, cooking using a rice cooker, freezing in the freezer for 24 hours, thawing at room temperature, and drying using a dehydrator. …”
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Metabolomics-based study on the effect of low-voltage electrostatic field treatment on the storage quality of postharvest square bamboo shoots by Xi Wang, Yingchun Mu, Wei Su, Xing Lei, Zuhao Wang, Pulai Zhang

“…Abstracts: Low-voltage electrostatic field (LP) enhances the freezing quality of food by increasing water supercooling and improving ice crystal morphology. …”
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Risk Mitigation and Construction Control for Effective Underwater Recovery of an EPB Shield: A Case Study of the First Metro Tunnel in Tel Aviv by Weiqiang Qi, Zhiyong Yang, Yusheng Jiang, Zhiyong Liu, Yinxin Guo, Xing Yang

“…Shield recovery in water-rich sand strata is a challenging issue in the field of shield tunnel engineering, especially when the end of the shaft cannot be reinforced by jet grouting or freezing or when the shield cannot be supported with a steel sleeve. …”
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Hibernation Habitat Selection by the Threatened Chinese Softshell Turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) in the Yellow River Wetlands of Northwest China: Implications for Conservation Manage... by Qingjun Zhu, Meiling Hong, Qiutong Xie, Fei Kong, Liu Lin, Hai‐tao Shi

“…Terrestrial hibernacula were close to the water, maintained more than 30% humidity throughout the winter, and were effectively protected against freezing. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first formal report of the behavior of terrestrial hibernation in softshell turtles. …”
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Analysis of mechanical properties and energy evolution mechanism of frozen calcareous clay under multi-factor interaction by Jihao Feng, Hao Shi, Chuanxin Rong, Lei Song, Wei Long, Jianpeng Liu, Di Wei, Gangjian An

“…Abstract Research investigating the complex mechanical properties and energy evolution mechanisms of frozen calcareous clay under the influence of multiple factors is crucial for optimizing the artificial ground freezing method in shaft sinking, thereby enhancing construction quality and safety. …”
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Experimental investigation on the effect of working fluid charge in a −120 °C turbo-refrigerator by Shujian Song, Xiufang Liu, Ze Zhang, Zhefeng Wang, Shuangtao Chen, Yu Hou

“…This study addresses this gap by conducting an experimental study on a newly developed MTEC-based turbo-refrigerator prototype for ultralow-temperature freezing down to −120 °C. The prototype was tested at charge pressures ranging from 249.3 to 438.1 kPa and at different heat loads and at a maintained input power level. …”
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Meteorological drivers of melt at two nearby glaciers in the McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica by Marte G. Hofsteenge, Nicolas J. Cullen, Jonathan P. Conway, Carleen H. Reijmer, Michiel R. van den Broeke, Marwan Katurji

“…Inter-annual variability in melt at both glaciers is linked to degree-days above freezing during föhn events, occurring more frequently at Taylor Glacier. …”
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A modified droplet vitrification method for cryopreservation of shoot tips from <i>in vitro</i> potato plants by T. A. Gavrilenko, N. A. Shvachko, N. N. Volkova, Yu. V. Ukhatova

“…Panis and colleagues: 1) preparation of plant material, 2) isolation of shoot tips, 3) treatment of explants with cryoprotector solutions, 4) freezing/immersion in liquid nitrogen, 5) thawing, 6) post-cryogenic recovery and evaluation of viability and regeneration capacity. …”
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Pozzolanic reaction, basic properties, carbon reduction and visualisation of kerbstone prepared from recycled concrete by Chao-qiang Wang, Yan Ying, Sheng-hui Gao, Jian-shan Huang, Meng-sheng Shao

“…The optimal mix ratio for RCK were determined based on the changes in material properties and freezing resistance with varying dosages of RMP and RA. …”
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Isolation of Viable Follicles from Cryopreserved Human Ovarian Tissue by Farnaz Tajbakhsh, Somayeh Tavana, Mohammad Kazemi Ashtiani, Naeimeh Sadat Abtahi, Leila Sadat Tahaei, Ashraf Moini, Rouhollah Fathi

“…Introduction: Ovarian tissue freezing is the most effective method to maintain fertility for immature girls and women diagnosed with cancer. …”
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A Comparative Analysis of the Antioxidant Profiles Generated by the RoXsta^TM System for Diverse Biological Fluids Highlights the Powerful Protective Role of Human Semina... by Robert J. Aitken, Alexandra Wilkins, Natasha Harrison, Mohammad Bahrami, Zamira Gibb, Kaitlin McIntosh, Quan Vuong, Sarah Lambourne

“…The powerful antioxidant properties of human semen were shown to reside within the seminal plasma (SP) fraction, rather than the spermatozoa, and to be resistant to snap freezing in liquid nitrogen. Moreover, comparative studies demonstrated that human SP exhibited significantly (<i>p</i> < 0.001) higher levels of antioxidant potential than any other species examined (stallion, bull, dog) and that this intense activity reflected the relative vulnerability of human spermatozoa to peroxide attack. (4) Conclusions: The RoXsta^TM system provides valuable information on the antioxidant profile of complex biological fluids, supporting its diagnostic role in conditions associated with oxidative stress. …”
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Frozen Fermented Dairy Snacks with Probiotics and Blueberry Bagasse: Stability, Bioactivity, and Digestive Viability by Alejandra Hurtado-Romero, Andrea Zepeda-Hernández, Javier Cárdenas-Rangel, Ricardo Aguilar-Márquez, Luis Eduardo Garcia-Amezquita, Danay Carrillo-Nieves, Tomás García-Cayuela

“…Probiotic viability remained high (>8.5 log CFU/mL) after freezing and storage at −20 °C for 30 days. Post-simulated digestion, probiotics retained >7.5 log CFU/mL, while blueberry bagasse formulations exhibited significantly higher phenolic content (7.62–8.74 mg/g d.w.) and antioxidant capacity, though anthocyanin content decreased (66–68%). …”
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Effects of L-carnitine and pentoxifylline on long-term preservation of the human sperms: An experimental study by Elham Aliabadi, Zohre Nateghian, Mohammad Hossein Nasr-Esfahani, Marziyeh Tavalaee, Tahereh Talaei-Khozani

“…Objective: The present study aimed to prolong preserving of the human spermatozoa by adding pentoxifylline (PT) and L-carnitine (LC) without using high-cost freezing techniques. Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, semen samples of 26 normozoospermia men aged between 28–34 yr, were firstly prepared using the swim-up technique, and each sample was divided into the following 3 aliquots: untreated control group, the LC, and PT-treated groups. …”
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Bilateral chemogenetic activation of intratelencephalic neurons in motor cortex reduces spontaneous locomotor activity in mice by Mihai Atudorei, Christian del Agua Villa, Ulrik Gether, Maria Angela Cenci, Hartwig Roman Siebner, Mattias Rickhag

“…Bilateral chemogenetic activation of intratelencephalic Tlx3+ neurons in the mouse motor cortex reduced spontaneous locomotor activity in the open field, increasing states of freezing and immobility. This anti-motor effect was achieved in separate experiments with either administration of two chemogenetic actuators, clozapine N-oxide and deschloroclozapine. …”
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