The left amygdala is genetically sexually-dimorphic: multi-omics analysis of structural MRI volumes by Yuanyuan Gui, Geyu Zhou, Shuya Cui, Hongyu Li, Hui Lu, Hongyu Zhao

“…These findings not only advanced the current knowledge of genetic basis of sex differences in brain anatomy, but also presented an important clue for future research on the mechanism of sex differences in mental disorders and targeted treatments.…”
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The effect of replacing red algae on histomorphology and enzymes of digestive tract of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus by Sanaz Kord, Rahim Abdi, Isaac Zamani, Rhima Peyghan

“…Also, protease, amylase and lipase enzymes in the treatments had a higher level than in the control group, with the exception that the amount of protease was higher than amylase and lipase. …”
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Using nisin-chitosan films enriched with rosemary extract on Listeria innocua, Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in cold-smoked salmon during cold storage by Samyah D. Jastaniah

“…A mixed culture cocktail of L. innocua, L. monocytogenes, E. coli O157:H7 and P. aeruginosa was inoculated on sliced of CSS followed by treatments the control, rosemary extract 5 % in nisin-films (T1), rosemary extract 5 % in chitosan-films (T2), rosemary extract 10 % in nisin-films (T3), rosemary extract 10 % in chitosan-films (T4). …”
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Evaluation of Entomopathogenic Nematode Isolates against Subterranean Termites under Laboratory and Field Conditions [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservatio... by Fikremariam Yimer, Teshale Daba Dinka, Tariku Tesfaye Edosa, Belay Feyisa, Belay Abate Gutema, Dawit Melisie Achlehum

“…The screening of EPN isolates was laid out in a completely randomized design, and the field evaluation used a completely randomized block design, and treatments were replicated thrice. Mortality of insect, damaged root, stem, cob, damage severity, foraging termites, and yield of the crop data were collected. …”
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Improvement of survival and development of Pacific white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei larvae by feeding taurine enriched rotifers by Dedi Jusadi, Syarifah Ruchyani, Ing Mokoginta, Julie Ekasari

“…Starting from zoea two stage (Z-2), the larva was provided with rotifers with different taurine enrichment concentration according to the treatments, i.e. 0 mg/L enrichment medium (A), 25 mg/L (B), 50 mg/L(C), and 100 mg/L (D). …”
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Autophagy: An Overview of Molecular Mechanisms and Its Therapeutic Implications for Health and Disease by Hourolein Arab, Mohammad Reza Mofid, Mahboube Rahmati, Elahe Gharehkhani, Armin Mokhtariye, Mohammad Shokrzadeh

“…In-depth investigations into the molecular pathways regulating autophagy, particularly the mTOR and AMPK pathways, offer potential avenues for innovative treatments. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the mechanisms and functions of autophagy, exploring its association with various human diseases. …”
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Influence of Dietary Chromium and Vitamin E Supplementation on Performance, Metabolism, and Physiology of Broilers Subjected to Cyclic Heat Stress by ML X Júnior, RD Bernardes, CH Oliveira, KMM Dias, BF Almeida, SO Borges, FS Dalólio, KM Gomes, CJ Rodrigues, AA Calderano

“…Male chickens (n = 768, 22 days old) were randomly assigned to a 4x3 factorial with 4 Cr levels (0, 500, 1000, and 1500 ppb) and 3 VitE levels (0, 150, and 300 mg/kg), totaling 12 treatments with 8 replicates and 8 birds per experimental unit. …”
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Identification and Validation of the Pyroptosis-Related Hub Gene Signature and the Associated Regulation Axis in Diabetic Keratopathy by Yi Cui, Li Wang, Wentao Liang, Li Huang, Shuting Zhuang, Hong Shi, Nuo Xu, Jianzhang Hu

“…Diabetic keratopathy (DK) poses a significant challenge in diabetes mellitus, yet its molecular pathways and effective treatments remain elusive. The aim of our research was to explore the pyroptosis-related genes in the corneal epithelium of the streptozocin-induced diabetic rats. …”
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Optimum salinity for growth of mangrove crab Scylla serrata seed in recirculation systems by Yuni Puji Hastuti, Ridwan Affandi, Mafatih Devi Safrina, Kurnia Faturrohman, Wildan Nurussalam

“…This study aimed to examine the effect of salinity on the survival rate (SR) and spesific growth rate (SGR) of mangrove crab through the reaction of physiological condition. The treatments were rearing mangrove crab at the salinity medium of 15 ppt (A), 20 ppt (B), 25 ppt (C), and 30 ppt (D). …”
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Effect of power training on physical functional performance of patients with Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. by Samuel Brito de Almeida, Emmanuelle Silva Tavares Sobreira, Charles Phillipe de Lucena Alves, Danielle Pessoa Lima, Janine de Carvalho Bonfadini, Manoel Alves Sobreira-Neto, Thiago Holanda Freitas, Simony Lira do Nascimento, Pedro Braga-Neto

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Parkinson's disease (PD) is becoming more prevalent, highlighting the urgency of developing treatments to minimize its effects on muscular strength and physical function. …”
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Synergic Renoprotective Effects of Combined ASC Therapy with RAAS Blockade in Experimental Advanced CKD by Marina P. C. Maires, Krislley R. Pereira, Everidiene K. V. B. Silva, Victor H. R. Souza, Flavio Teles, Paulyana F. Barbosa, Margoth R. Garnica, Felipe M. Ornellas, Irene L. Noronha, Camilla Fanelli

“…Overactivity of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), associated to renal inflammation and fibrosis, contributes to its evolution. The treatments currently employed to control CKD progression are limited and mainly based on the pharmacological inhibition of RAAS, associated with diuretics and immunosuppressive drugs. …”
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Antioxidant and Anti-Obesity Properties of Acidic and Alkaline Seaweed Extracts Adjusted to Different pH Levels by Sakhi Ghelichi, Mona Hajfathalian, Sara Falcione, Charlotte Jacobsen

“…This research examined antioxidant and anti-obesity effects of <i>Palmaria palmata</i> extracts obtained through acidic or alkaline treatments and subsequent pH adjustments. After two rounds of acidic or alkaline extraction, the extracts were separated from biomass and adjusted to different pH values: for acidic extracts, pH 3 (no adjustment), pH 6, pH 9, and pH 12; for alkaline extracts, pH 12 (no adjustment), pH 9, pH 6, and pH 3. …”
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Pleural Rosai-Dorfman disease complicated with renal clear cell carcinoma: a case report and literature review by Sudan Tang, Sudan Tang, Xinju Yang, Shunan Wang, Shunan Wang, Qin Xiao, Qin Xiao

“…After surgery, the patient received anti-infection, phlegm reduction, rehydration, and analgesia treatments and recovered well.ConclusionRDD originating in pleura is rare, its clinical and imaging manifestations lack specificity, and it is easy to be misdiagnosed. …”
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Mapping C. difficile TcdB interactions with host cell-surface and intracellular factors using proximity-dependent biotinylation labeling by Jennifer S. Ward, Karl J. Schreiber, John Tam, Ji-Young Youn, Roman A. Melnyk

“…Further characterizing the intoxication mechanisms of these proteins is important for the development of vaccines and treatments for toxin-mediated disease. Proximity-dependent biotinylation approaches offer an orthogonal approach to complement genetic screens. …”
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Aqueous Extract of Leaves and Flowers of Acmella caulirhiza Reduces the Proliferation of Cancer Cells by Underexpressing Some Genes and Activating Caspase-3 by Huiny Miriane Tienoue Fotso, Mary-Ann Mbong Angie, Françoise Raïssa Ntentie, Inelle Makamwe, Ferdinand Lanvin Edoun Ebouel, Emmerencia Kenjing Ndansack, Enyong Julius Oben

“…The increasing prevalence of cancers and the multiple side effects of cancer treatments have led researchers to constantly search for plants containing bioactive compounds with cell death properties. …”
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Analysis of the Synergistic Effect of Endophytic Bacteria and Metabolites on Yield in Soybean Roots Under Biochar with Nitrogen Fertilization by Hui Liu, Wanyu Dou, Wenlong Zhang, Yutao Li, Guoxin Shi, Lifang Fu, Lihong Wang

“…Therefore, in this study, we investigate the changes in endophytic bacterial communities and metabolites in soybean roots under different combinations of biochar and nitrogen fertilizer treatments by setting different fertilization levels and using high-throughput sequencing and non-targeted metabolomics techniques. …”
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Efficacy of canal disinfectants Temoporfin, carbon nanoparticles, and Er: YAG laser on martens hardness, smear layer removal, and bond strength of glass fiber posts to canal dentin by Abdulaziz Alsahhaf

“…Push-out bond strength was highest in Group 2 (9.98 ± 0.14 MPa at the cervical level) and Group 4 (10.08 ± 0.21 MPa), while Group 1 showed a decrease in apical bond strength of (5.11 ± 0.19 MPa) Conclusion: CNPs and Er:YAG laser treatments, in comparison to Temoporfin and NaOCl, significantly increase dentin hardness and bond strength while reducing SL. …”
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The reliability of talonavicular uncoverage to indicate forefoot abduction in progressive collapsing foot deformity: a finite element analysis by Yulin Wei, Hua Liu, Can Xu

“…Clinical relevance Accurate assessment of flatfoot deformities is crucial for developing effective treatments. DSMT , which utilizes the talar body axis as a reference, is not affected by anatomical variations in the talar head body angle, rendering it more reliable for assessment of forefoot abduc tion. …”
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Neurofilament Light Chain Assessment in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Distal Symmetrical Polyneuropathy by Israa Abdelmalik Salem, Sura Ahmed Abdulsattar, Haider Fadhil Alrubaye

“…Moreover, Neurofilament Light Chain levels were substantially reduced in patients who were taking sulfonylurea alone or in combination with other anti-diabetic treatments. In patients who were taking antilipidemic statin therapy, the serum levels of the Neurofilament Light Chain were substantially reduced compared to those not receiving it. …”
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Anticancer properties of Dillenia suffruticosa (Griffith Ex. Hook. F. &amp; Thomsom) Martelli by Ika Rahayu, Susana Elya Sudrajat, Kris Herawan Timotius

“…Herbal medicine represents a promising potential source for various types of cancer treatments. The herbal plant Dillenia suffruticosa shows potential in combating cancer progression. …”
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