Impact of socio-demographic structure of the deaf people communities in prevalence of hereditary hearing loss by O. L. Posukh, M. S. Bady-Khoo, M. V. Zytsar, V. Yu. Mikhalskaia, S. A. Lashin, N. A. Barashkov, G. P. Romanov

“…Nevertheless, studies of sociodemographic and medical-genetic characteristics of deaf people’s contemporary communities are important for predicting the prevalence of inherited forms of deafness, as well as for understanding the impact of social factors on the evolutionary processes occurring in human populations.…”
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Protective effects of wogonin in the treatment of central nervous system and degenerative diseases by Qingan Fu, Qingyun Yu, Hongdan Luo, Zhekang Liu, Xiaowei Ma, Huijian Wang, Zhijuan Cheng

“…Despite extensive preclinical evidence, further clinical studies are warranted to confirm its efficacy and safety in humans. This review highlights the great therapeutic potential of wogonin in terms of CNS protection. …”
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Degradation of PCDD/Fs from incineration of waste at low temperatures for resource utilization of fly ash by Songxuan CHEN, Hao WANG, Dongwei ZHANG, Mengxiao LAN, Zhi SUN, Yuping GAO, Hongbin CAO

“…This includes polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs), which are among the most toxic substances to humans and other living organisms. Low-temperature degradation technology has broad prospects in engineering applications due to the advantages of low technical difficulty and operating costs. …”
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The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on HIV and AIDS care provision in South Africa: an integrative literature review by James R. Seretlo, Thifhelimbilu I. Ramavhoya, Fhumulani M. Mulaudzi, Rodwell Gundo, Tintswalo V. Nesengani, Mamoeng N. Kgatla, Mmapheko D. Peu

“…Worldwide, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has negatively impacted healthcare services, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) care. …”
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How do we measure the costs, benefits, and harms of sharing data from biomedical studies? A protocol for a scoping review [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Lauren Maxwell, Ankur Krishnan, Priya Shreedhar

“…Introduction The benefits of sharing participant-level data, including clinical or epidemiological data, genomic data, high-dimensional imaging data, or human-derived samples, from biomedical studies have been widely touted and may be taken for granted. …”
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Relationship between androgen receptor and androgen receptor-related protein expression in breast cancers focusing on morphologically identified carcinoma with apocrine differentia... by Haruto Nishida, Ami Kato, Ryo Kaimori, Kazuhiro Kawamura, Tsutomu Daa

“…Abstract Breast cancer (BC) is classified based on the expression of histopathological markers, namely, estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PgR), and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). …”
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Comparison of Prevalence of Pre-Diabetes and Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Between Athletes and Non-Athletes by Muhammad Irfan, Fatima Abid, Sassi Kanwal, Aliya Jafri, Padma Rathore, Noor un Nisa Memon

“… Background: Sports and Exercise activities are exceedingly advantageous for the human body and extremely helpful in decreasing the risks of diseases. …”
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Sonochemically Modified Lapindo Mud Using Sulfuric Acid for Efficient Adsorption of Phenol in Aqueous Media and Real Wastewater Samples by Karna Wijaya, Adyatma Bhagaskara, Maria Francia Mirabella Sani, Marini Fairuz Vebryana, Fernando Alvaro Pratama, Widuri Anggraeni, Amalia Kurnia Amin, Faturrahman Al Ramadhani, Aldino Javier Saviola

“…Pharmaceutical industrial wastewater frequently contains high amounts of phenolic substances, which pose severe threats to the ecosystem and human health. Therefore, efficient removal of these pollutants is urgently needed. …”
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Mallard Hybridization With Domesticated Lineages Alters Spring Migration Behavior and Timing by Nicholas W. Bakner, Nicholas M. Masto, Philip Lavretsky, Cory J. Highway, Allison C. Keever, Abigail G. Blake‐Bradshaw, Ryan J. Askren, Heath M. Hagy, Jamie C. Feddersen, Douglas C. Osborne, Bradley S. Cohen

“…ABSTRACT Introgressive hybridization, the interbreeding and gene flow between different species, has become increasingly common in the Anthropocene, where human‐induced ecological changes and the introduction of captively reared individuals are increasing secondary contact among closely related species, leading to gene flow between wild and domesticated lineages. …”
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Therapeutic efficacy of a potent anti-Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus antibody is contingent on Fc effector function by Jennifer L. Schwedler, Maxwell A. Stefan, Christine E. Thatcher, Peter R. McIlroy, Anupama Sinha, Ashlee M. Phillips, Christopher A. Sumner, Colleen M. Courtney, Christina Y. Kim, Dina R. Weilhammer, Brooke Harmon

“…To determine the role of Fc effector function in therapeutic efficacy against Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV), we compared the potently neutralizing anti-VEEV human IgG F5 (hF5) Ab with intact Fc function (hF5-WT) or containing the loss of function Fc mutations L234A and L235A (hF5-LALA) in the context of VEEV infection. …”
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Eco-Friendly Adsorbent from Waste of Mint: Application for the Removal of Hexavalent Chromium by Fatima Khammour, Fatouma Mohamed Abdoul-Latif, Ayoub Ainane, Jalludin Mohamed, Tarik Ainane

“…A serious environmental disaster is looming on the horizon due to the indiscriminate release of heavy metals into the soil and wastewater from human industrial practices. In this study, waste mint (WM) was used to remove chromium(VI) from aqueous solution using batch experiments. …”
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Amphotericin B Encapsulation in Polymeric Nanoparticles: Toxicity Insights via Cells and Zebrafish Embryo Testing by Magno Maciel-Magalhães, Renata Jurema Medeiros, Nayara Cecília do Couto Guedes, Thais Morais de Brito, Gabriele Fátima de Souza, Beatriz Rodrigues Canabarro, Fausto Klabund Ferraris, Fábio Coelho Amendoeira, Helvécio Vinicius Antunes Rocha, Beatriz Ferreira de Carvalho Patricio, Isabella Fernandes Delgado

“…Zebrafish (<i>Danio rerio</i>) embryos were used as a valuable model for toxicity testing, especially because of their genetic similarity to humans and standardized developmental assessments. …”
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Stereotypes and social representations associated with pediatric surgeons among medical students, residents and physicians: a cross-sectional study by Coline Ducrot, Max Piffoux, Mathilde Payen, Sebastien Raux, Franck Rolland, Evan Gouy, Linh Nam Truong, Ariel Frajerman, Florent Vinchon, Nawale Hadouiri

“…The specialty is considered as wide, intense, meticulous, and demanding surgical specialty but also as hyperspecialized and confined to academic centers with a unique parent–child–surgeon relationship, embodying traits such as “empathy”, “humanity”, “passion”, “beautiful[ness]” and “honorab[ility]”. …”
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Automated Bitcoin Trading dApp Using Price Prediction from a Deep Learning Model by Zhi Zhan Lua, Chee Kiat Seow, Raymond Ching Bon Chan, Yiyu Cai, Qi Cao

“…The deployed cryptocurrency trading system performs these actions automatically without human intervention, which greatly reduces barriers to entry for ordinary users and investors. …”
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The Manufacture of GMP-Grade Bone Marrow Stromal Cells with Validated In Vivo Bone-Forming Potential in an Orthopedic Clinical Center in Brazil by Rhayra B. Dias, João A. M. Guimarães, Marco B. Cury, Leonardo R. Rocha, Elaine S. da Costa, Liebert P. Nogueira, Camila Hochman-Mendez, Anneliese Fortuna-Costa, Anna Karoline F. Silva, Karin S. Cunha, Sergio A. L. de Souza, Maria Eugênia L. Duarte, Rafaela C. Sartore, Danielle C. Bonfim

“…Here, we described standard procedures adopted in our facility for the manufacture of clinical-grade BMSC products with a preserved capacity to generate bone in vivo in compliance with the Brazilian regulatory guidelines for cells intended for use in humans. Bone marrow samples were obtained from trabecular bone. …”
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Long-term storage of C-141 reference strain of melioidosis agent (<i>Burkholderia pseudomallei</i>) by E. A. Artemeva, L. A. Melnikova, A. P. Rodionov

“…Melioidosis is a highly dangerous infectious disease caused by Hazard Group II bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei, against which specific prevention and treatment tools have not been developed yet. Both humans and animals suffer from the disease. Previously the disease was prevalent in Southeast Asia regions, but currently is reported almost in all continents of the globe. …”
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Impacts of meteorology and emission reductions on haze pollution during the lockdown in the North China Plain by L. Liu, L. Liu, X. Long, Y. Li, Y. Li, Z. Zang, Z. Zang, F. Wang, Y. Han, Z. Bao, Y. Chen, T. Feng, J. Yang

“…<p>Haze events in the North China Plain (NCP) during the COVID-19 lockdown underscore the intricate challenges of air quality management amid reduced human activities. Utilizing the WRF-Chem model, we explored how sharp emission reductions and varying meteorological conditions influenced fine-particulate-matter (PM<span class="inline-formula">_2.5</span>) concentrations across the NCP. …”
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Ticks and Tick-Borne Pathogens in Wild Animals and Birds from Two Rehabilitation Facilities in Greece by Dimitrios Vourvidis, Georgia Tzouganatou, Sokratis Perdikaris, Evangelia Kofidou, Beatriz Martinez-Gonzalez, Mary Emmanouil, Emmanouil Papadogiannakis, Anastasia Komnenou, Emmanouil Angelakis

“…Ticks are temporary ectoparasites that serve as vectors for a wide range of pathogens affecting both wildlife and humans. In Greece, research on the prevalence of tick-borne pathogens in wildlife is limited. …”
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Isolation and Characterization of Colistin-Resistant <i>Enterobacteriaceae</i> from Foods in Two Italian Regions in the South of Italy by Rosa Fraccalvieri, Angelica Bianco, Laura Maria Difato, Loredana Capozzi, Laura Del Sambro, Stefano Castellana, Adelia Donatiello, Luigina Serrecchia, Lorenzo Pace, Donatella Farina, Domenico Galante, Marta Caruso, Maria Tempesta, Antonio Parisi

“…The emergence of colistin-resistant <i>Enterobacteriaceae</i> in food products is a growing concern due to the potential transfer of resistance to human pathogens. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of colistin-resistant <i>Enterobacteriaceae</i> in raw and ready-to-eat food samples collected from two regions of Italy (Apulia and Basilicata) and to evaluate their resistance phenotypes and genetic characteristics. …”
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Bacterial diversity impacts as a result of combined sewer overflow in a polluted waterway by O. Calderon, H. Porter-Morgan, J. Jacob, W. Elkins

“…Species found in Newtown Creek include pelagic, marine, human and animal pathogens, hydrocarbonoclastic, and other environmental microbes.…”
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