Cytokines and Chemokines at the Crossroads of Neuroinflammation, Neurodegeneration, and Neuropathic Pain by Geeta Ramesh, Andrew G. MacLean, Mario T. Philipp

“…This review will focus on how cytokines and chemokines affect neuroinflammation and disease pathogenesis in bacterial meningitis and brain abscesses, Lyme neuroborreliosis, human immunodeficiency virus encephalitis, and neuropathic pain.…”
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Computational thinking for young indigenous learners in New Zealand by Wendy Fox‐Turnbull, Shaoqun Wu, Tiana Mayo, Matthew Stafford, Swati Gulati

“…Abstract Computational thinking, a key component for digital technologies, is defined as an approach to problem‐solving, designing computer systems, and understanding related human behaviours, while drawing on fundamental ideas of computing. …”
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Configuration Synthesis and Performance Analysis of Finger Soft Actuator by Ziqiang Zhang, Hanlong Chen, Zining Zhang

“…The configuration synthesis method for soft actuator was proposed based on the analysis of the physiological structure of the finger, and the soft actuator can make the human-machine closed-loop structure including n joints (n=1, 2, 3) meet the requirement of DOF (degrees of freedom). …”
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<i>Helicobacter pylori</i> HP0135 Is a Small Lipoprotein That Has a Role in Outer Membrane Stability by Doreen Nguyen, Rachel G. Ivester, Kyle Rosinke, Timothy R. Hoover

“…<i>Helicobacter pylori</i> is a Gram-negative bacterium and human pathogen that is linked to various gastric diseases, including peptic ulcer disease, chronic gastritis, and gastric cancer. …”
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The homologous recombination factors BRCA2 and PALB2 interplay with mismatch repair pathways to maintain centromere stability and cell viability by Emily Graham, Lucia Rampazzo, Chin Wei Brian Leung, Jacob Wall, Emőke Zsanett Gerőcz, Mikhail Liskovykh, Nikolay Goncharov, Xanita Saayman, Ramazan Gundogdu, Masato T. Kanemaki, Hiroshi Masumoto, Vladimir Larionov, Natalay Kouprina, Fumiko Esashi

“…We find that BRCA2, but not PALB2, is essential for maintaining a human artificial chromosome. In native chromosomes, BRCA2 ensures CENP-A occupancy and prevents DNA fragility at centromeres. …”
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Perspectives on Clinical Informatics: Integrating Large-Scale Clinical, Genomic, and Health Information for Clinical Care by In Young Choi, Tae-Min Kim, Myung Shin Kim, Seong K. Mun, Yeun-Jun Chung

“…The widespread adoption of EMR systems and the completion of the Human Genome Project developed the technologies for data acquisition, analysis, and visualization in two different domains. …”
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Spatial/Temporal Characterization and Risk Assessment of Trace Metals in Mangla Reservoir, Pakistan by Muhammad Saleem, Javed Iqbal, Gulraiz Akhter, Munir H. Shah

“…Probable risk associated with the metals levels on human health was also evaluated using hazard quotients (HQ) by ingestion and dermal routes for adults and children. …”
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Aflatoxin B1-Associated DNA Adducts Stall S Phase and Stimulate Rad51 foci in Saccharomyces cerevisiae by Michael Fasullo, Yifan Chen, William Bortcosh, Minzeng Sun, Patricia A. Egner

“…AFB1 exposure induces RAD51 expression and triggers Rad53 activation in yeast cells that express human CYP1A2. It was unknown, however, when and if Rad51 foci appear. …”
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3D bioprinting for the production of a perfusable vascularized model of a cancer niche by Federico Maggiotto, Federico Maggiotto, Lorenzo Bova, Lorenzo Bova, Lorenzo Bova, Sara Micheli, Sara Micheli, Camilla Pozzer, Pina Fusco, Pina Fusco, Paolo Sgarbossa, Fabrizio Billi, Elisa Cimetta, Elisa Cimetta

“…The ever-growing need for improved in vitro models of human tissues to study both healthy and diseased states is advancing the use of techniques such as 3D Bioprinting. …”
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Structural Characterization, Antioxidant Activity, and Biomedical Application of Astragalus Polysaccharide Degradation Products by Jian-Min Wang, Xin-Yuan Sun, Jian-Ming Ouyang

“…Only APS2 with moderate molecular weight showed the greatest antioxidant activity and ability to repair human kidney epithelial (HK-2) cells. Therefore, APS2 can be used as a potential antistone polysaccharide drug.…”
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A MD Simulation and Analysis for Aggregation Behaviors of Nanoscale Zero-Valent Iron Particles in Water via MS by Ying Zhao, Dongmei Liu, Huan Tang, Jing Lu, Fuyi Cui

“…Studying the existing form of nanomaterials in water environment will help people benefit from the correct use of them and to reduce the harm to human caused by them for some nanomaterials can bring polluting effect. …”
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Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in Wild Rats (Rattus rattus) in Northern Iran by Seyed Abdollah Hosseini, Saeid Abediankenari, Afsaneh Amouei, Shahabeddin Sarvi, Mehdi Sharif, Fatemeh Rezaei, Ahmad Daryani

“…Rodents are considered as reservoir hosts for various pathogens (such as Toxoplasma gondii) and have been revealed to play an important role in the spread of several infectious diseases to humans and other animals. The aim of this investigation was to survey the prevalence of anti-T. gondii IgG antibodies in wild rats in Northern Iran. …”
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miR-375 Promotes Pancreatic Differentiation In Vitro by Affecting Different Target Genes at Different Stages by Zhenyu Lu, Jing Wang, Xu Wang, Zhiying Li, Dan Niu, Min Wang, Jinzhu Xiang, Yongli Yue, Yajuan Xia, Xueling Li

“…Human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) possess the ability to differentiate into insulin-producing cells (IPCs), which can be used to treat type I diabetes. miR-375 is an essential transcriptional regulator in the development and maturation of the pancreas. …”
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La Seguridad en la Producción de Alimentos en la Granja: Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas y Buenas Prácticas de Manejo – Salud e Higiene de los Trabajadores by Federico G. Caro, Alexandra Chang, Renée M. Goodrich-Schneider, Keith R. Schneider

“…Schneider, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, February 2013.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_series_spa_food_safety_on_the_farm  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs220   …”
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Understanding Ecosystem Complexity via Application of a Process-Based State Space rather than a Potential Surface by C. Gaucherel, F. Pommereau, C. Hély

“…Ecosystems are complex objects, simultaneously combining biotic, abiotic, and human components and processes. Ecologists still struggle to understand ecosystems, and one main method for achieving an understanding consists in computing potential surfaces based on physical dynamical systems. …”
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Impact of  digital media on  public administration by A. M. Evloev, I. V. Goncharova

“…The relevance of the topic is due to the rapid development of digital technologies and their integration into everyday human life, which certainly affects the interaction of society and government. …”
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PPARα-mediated lipid metabolism reprogramming supports anti-EGFR therapy resistance in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma by Valentin Van den bossche, Julie Vignau, Engy Vigneron, Isabella Rizzi, Hannah Zaryouh, An Wouters, Jérôme Ambroise, Steven Van Laere, Simon Beyaert, Raphaël Helaers, Cédric van Marcke, Lionel Mignion, Elise Y. Lepicard, Bénédicte F. Jordan, Céline Guilbaud, Olivier Lowyck, Hajar Dahou, Antonella Mendola, Manon Desgres, Léo Aubert, Isabelle Gerin, Guido T. Bommer, Romain Boidot, Perrine Vermonden, Aurélien Warnant, Yvan Larondelle, Jean-Pascal Machiels, Olivier Feron, Sandra Schmitz, Cyril Corbet

“…Importantly, the PPARα-related gene signature, in human clinical datasets, correlates with lower response to anti-EGFR therapy and poor survival in HNSCC patients, thereby validating its clinical relevance. …”
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Wychowanie ekologiczne w perspektywie personalistycznej by Stanisław Dziekoński

“…At the foundations of ecological education in personalism, we find the greatness and the dignity of the human being as a person. The .personalistic norm.) of pro-ecological education by no means depreciates other beings possessing autonomy and objective value. …”
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Overview of (1→3)-β-D-glucan immunobiology by David L. Williams

“…Glucans are known to stim ulate humoral and cell-mediated immunity in humans and animals. In addition to the potent immune stimulatory effects of (1→3)-β-D-glucans, there are a number of toxicological effects associated with exposure to the water-insoluble, microparticulate form of the polymer. …”
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Physical Effects of Maternal Deaths on Midwives’ Health: A Qualitative Approach by Anita Fafa Dartey, Ellemes Phuma-Ngaiyaye

“…Grief does not only affect human emotions but also impacts their physical health. …”
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