Development of a neural network for diagnosing the risk of depression according to the experimental data of the stop signal paradigm by M. O. Zelenskih, A. E. Saprygin, S. S. Tamozhnikov, P. D. Rudych, D. A. Lebedkin, A.  N. Savostyanov

“…An architecture was developed and a system was implemented for testing motor control indicators in humans, then it was tested in real experiments. A comparison of neural network technologies and methods of mathematical statistics was carried out. …”
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NeuroEPO influence on the fetal heart in a placental insufficiency model of rats by Nìnive Nùñez Lòpez, Julito Dos Santos Dos Santos, Aida María Suàrez Aguiar, María Antonia Cruz García, Claudia Joffre Frías, Carmen Inés Morales Paneque, Laura López Marín

“…<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> To evaluate the influence of human recombinant erythropoietin with low sialic acid content (NeuroEPO) on the fetal heart in a rat model of placental insufficiency.…”
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Designing and testing novel artificial shelter traps to mass-trap overwintering brown marmorated stink bugs: a proof-of-concept study in Northwestern China by Jin-Ping Zhang, Gonzalo Avila, Gang Ma, Qian-Qian Mi, Adriana Najar-Rodriguez, Ju-Hong Chen, Chun-Sen Ma, Feng Zhang

“…It is also known to be a nuisance pest as it enters artificial structures, including human habitats, to overwinter and releases very unpleasant odours when disturbed. …”
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Genetic diversity of Rhododendron dauricum based on morphological traits and SSR markers by Dan Wang, Ying Ma, Xueli Zhao, Ling Wang

“…The diversity of R. dauricum germplasm resources in these areas has not been determined and it can be dynamic due to increasing climate change and human activities, which poses a challenge to effective conservation efforts. …”
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Isolation, Characterization and Genetic Diversity of Aspergillus flavus in Animal Feed by Dina Al-Shinawy, Reda E.M. Moghaieb, Sara B. Awaly, Gihan El-Moghazy, Dalia S. Ahmed

“…Aspergillus flavus is known for producing aflatoxins (AFs), which are harmful mycotoxins that can spoil food crops and represent significant health risks to animals and humans. The aim of this study was to analyze fifty samples of livestock and poultry feed to identify mycotoxigenic fungi at both morphological and molecular levels, focusing on their toxigenic potential and genetic diversity. …”
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The Effect of Excavation Disturbance on the Stability of Bedding Cataclastic Rock Mass High Slope Containing Multimuddy Interlayers by Fei Liu, Jiaming Zhang, Pengzheng Guo, Wenlian Liu, Zhiqiang Wang, Jipu Chen

“…These incidents lead to considerable human casualties and substantial economic losses. …”
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Development, in vitro and ex vivo characterization of lamotrigine-loaded bovine serum albumin nanoparticles using QbD approach by Maryana Salamah, Bence Sipos, Zsuzsanna Schelz, István Zupkó, Ágnes Kiricsi, Ágnes Szalenkó-Tőkés, László Rovó, Gábor Katona, György Tibor Balogh, Ildikó Csóka

“…The ex vivo study showed that LAM diffusion from the selected formulations through the human nasal mucosa was higher than in case of initial LAM. …”
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Analysis of serum levels and DNA methylation of fibroblast growth factor 21 using peripheral blood-derived genomes in patients with obesity by Hiroyuki Shinozaki, Shiori Kawai, Mami Gamo-Kawasaki, Ayano Takei, Kyoko Tsujikado, Kazunori Fukuda, Mototaka Yamauchi, Kenji Hara, Takafumi Tsuchiya, Kohzo Takebayashi, Koshi Hashimoto

“…In the present study, we analyzed the DNA methylation state of the FGF21 gene (FGF21) in obese patients using genomic DNA extracted from human monocytes and macrophages and investigated the pathophysiological significance of the FGF21 expression response to pemafibrate (PM), a PPARα ligand. …”
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Differential bone and vessel type formation at superior and dura periosteum during cranial bone defect repair by Yuankun Zhai, Zhuang Zhou, Xiaojie Xing, Mark Nuzzle, Xinping Zhang

“…Utilizing transgenic mouse models in conjunction with high-resolution multiphoton laser scanning microscopy (MPLSM), we have separately evaluated bone and vessel formation in the superior and dura periosteum before and after injury, as well as following intermittent treatment of recombinant peptide of human parathyroid hormone (rhPTH), Teriparatide. …”
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Metatranscriptomic time series insight into antibiotic resistance genes and mobile genetic elements in wastewater systems under antibiotic selective pressure by An-Dong Li, Yuanfang Chen, Lei Han, Ye Li, Ming Xu, Baoli Zhu

“…Abstract Background Wastewater systems are usually considered antibiotic resistance hubs connecting human society and the natural environment. Antibiotic usage can increase the abundance of both ARGs (antibiotic resistance genes) and MGEs (mobile gene elements). …”
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Enterococcus and Eggerthella species are enriched in the gut microbiomes of COVID-19 cases in Uganda by Carolina Agudelo, David Patrick Kateete, Emmanuel Nasinghe, Rogers Kamulegeya, Christopher Lubega, Monica Mbabazi, Noah Baker, Kathryn Y. Lin, Chang C. Liu, Arthur Shem Kasambula, Edgar Kigozi, Kevin Komakech, John Mukisa, Kassim Mulumba, Patricia Mwachan, Brenda Sharon Nakalanda, Gloria Patricia Nalubega, Julius Nsubuga, Diana Sitenda, Henry Ssenfuka, Giana T. Cirolia, Jeshua T. Gustafson, Ruohong Wang, Moses Luutu Nsubuga, Fahim Yiga, Sarah A. Stanley, Bernard Ssentalo Bagaya, Alison Elliott, Moses Joloba, Ashley R. Wolf

“…Abstract Background Infection with the COVID-19-causing pathogen SARS-CoV-2 is associated with disruption in the human gut microbiome. The gut microbiome enables protection against diverse pathogens and exhibits dysbiosis during infectious and autoimmune disease. …”
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Temporal and Spatial eDNA Analysis of Fish Assemblages in Postindustrial, Urban Coastal Habitats by Alice Cunnington, Erika Neave, Peter Shum, Rupert Collins, Stefano Mariani

“…ABSTRACT Urban coastal habitats experience substantial disturbances due to their proximity to human settlements and activities. Yet, despite the negative impact of urbanization on coastal environments, industrial structures can also provide artificial habitats. …”
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Enhancing palm precision agriculture: An approach based on deep learning and UAVs for efficient palm tree detection by Yosra Hajjaji, Wadii Boulila, Imed Riadh Farah, Anis Koubaa

“…YOLOv5-L-HighAug also exhibited high AP@50 values (0.83), making it suitable for precise detection tasks while balancing resource efficiency.The proposed study reveals the potential of integrating deep learning algorithms with UAVs and RS to revolutionize practices in the palm industry. By reducing human errors and increasing data collection speed, this approach offers significant benefits for accurate detection and management of palm trees in agricultural landscapes. …”
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Profiling of Somatic Mutations in Phaeochromocytoma and Paraganglioma by Targeted Next Generation Sequencing Analysis by Andrea Luchetti, Diana Walsh, Fay Rodger, Graeme Clark, Tom Martin, Richard Irving, Mario Sanna, Masahiro Yao, Mercedes Robledo, Hartmut P. H. Neumann, Emma R. Woodward, Farida Latif, Stephen Abbs, Howard Martin, Eamonn R. Maher

“…To further elucidate the role of somatic mutation in PCC/PGL/HNPGL tumourigenesis, we employed a next generation sequencing strategy to analyse “mutation hotspots” in 50 human cancer genes. Mutations were identified for HRAS (c.37G>C; p.G13R and c.182A>G; p.Q61R) in 7.1% (6/85); for BRAF (c.1799T>A; p.V600E) in 1.2% (1/85) of tumours; and for TP53 (c.1010G>A; p.R337H) in 2.35% (2/85) of cases. …”
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Bidirectional approach of Punica granatum natural compounds: reduction in lung cancer and SARS-CoV-2 propagation by Md. Abul Barkat, Afreen Fatima, Bushra Riaz, Mohd. Zaheen Hassan, Tanveer Ahamad, Abdulkareem A. Alanezi, Harshita Barkat, Afaf F. Almuqati, Yahya I. Asiri, Sahabjada Siddiqui

“…Cytotoxicity was analyzed using MTT dye, followed by apoptosis, ROS generation, and cell cycle phase detection in human lung cancer cells (A549). The glide module of Maestro software was used to investigate the molecular-docking interaction of the constituents against main protease (Mpro) and papain-like protease (PLpro) of SARS-CoV-2. …”
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Muscle Architecture of Leg Muscles: Functional and Clinical Significance by Gurpreet Kaur, Rekha Lalwani, Manal M. Khan, Sunita A Athavale

“…Arching of the foot and eversion are peculiar to humans and recent in evolution. Due to the functional demand of maintaining the medial longitudinal arch and eversion, the tibialis anterior and peroneus longus have more muscle weight and larger physiological cross-sectional area and are potentially more powerful. …”
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Exosomal miR-21-5p from glioma associated mesenchymal stem cells promotes the progression and glycolysis of glioblastoma via PDHA1 by Yanbin Zhang, Peng Lv, Qing Zhang, Wei Xiang, Xiaobing Jiang, Zijun Guo, Tao Zhang

“…This study aims to explore the relationship between GaMSC derived exosomes (GAMSC-EXO) and PDHA1, as well as the effects and mechanisms on GBM glucose metabolism. In this study, human GaMSC-derived exosomes were isolated and identified. …”
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Closing the loop: establishing an autonomous test-learn cycle to optimize induction of bacterial systems using a robotic platform by Jan Benedict Spannenkrebs, Aron Eiermann, Thomas Zoll, Silke Hackenschmidt, Johannes Kabisch, Johannes Kabisch, Johannes Kabisch

“…As a result, even in times of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence, the common design-build-test-learn (DBTL) cycle is still not circular without human intervention. To move towards fully automated DBTL cycles, we developed a software framework to enable a robotic platform to autonomously adjust test parameters. …”
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O IMPERATIVO EMOCIONAL SOB A HIPÓTESE DOS MARCADORES SOMÁTICOS E SUA RAMIFICAÇÃO SOMÁTICO-BIOLÓGICA NA REGULAÇÃO DA TOMADA DE DECISÃO NO ERRO DE DESCARTES by Matheus dos Reis Gomes

“… Neste artigo, buscamos descrever o papel crucial da hipótese dos marcadores somáticos (HMS) na interação entre o que denominamos de ‘imperativo emocional’ e a ingerência da razão durante o processo de tomada de decisão na obra Descartes’ Error: Emotion, Reason, and the Human Brain, de António Damásio. Primeiramente, examinamos a interação entre raciocínio, emoções e ação humana, com ênfase nos processos cognitivos subjacentes à tomada de decisão. …”
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Cetacean feeding modelling using machine learning: A case study of the Central-Eastern Mediterranean Sea by Carla Cherubini, Giulia Cipriano, Leonardo Saccotelli, Giovanni Dimauro, Giovanni Coppini, Roberto Carlucci, Carmelo Fanizza, Rosalia Maglietta

“…Investigating environmental drivers of cetacean feeding behaviour is essential for effective marine resource management, especially in the Mediterranean Sea, a biodiversity hotspot heavily impacted by human activities and climate change. This study realized a pioneer assessment of feeding activity related to the marine environment for three cetacean species - striped dolphin, common bottlenose dolphin, and Risso's dolphin - in the Gulf of Taranto (Northern Ionian Sea, Central-eastern Mediterranean) using an innovative Machine Learning (ML) approach. …”
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