Larvicidal Effectiveness of Azolla pinnata against Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) with Its Effects on Larval Morphology and Visualization of Behavioural Response by Nor Shaida Husna Zulkrnin, Nurul Nadiah Rozhan, Nur Amanina Zulkfili, Nik Raihan Nik Yusoff, Mohd Sukhairi Mat Rasat, Nor Hakimin Abdullah, Muhammad Iqbal Ahmad, Rajiv Ravi, Intan H. Ishak, Mohamad Faiz Mohd Amin

“…The extensive use of chemical insecticides has led to severe health problems, environmental pollution, toxic hazards to human and nontarget species, and development of insecticide resistance on mosquitoes. …”
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First report of Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius, 1889) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), biotypes B and Q, in soybean Glycine max (L.) Merrill (Fabales: Fabaceae) in Paraguay by Nancy Noemí Espinoza-Morel, Marta Alicia Fernández-Gamarra, Liliana Noelia Talavera-Stefani, Cinthia Noemí Burgos-Cantoni, Felipe Giménez, Claudia Cabral, Andrés Sanabria-Velazquez

“…In Paraguay, there is a need to identify local biotypes of B. tabaci led to the collection of whitefly samples from soybean plots in Capitán Miranda and Natalio, Itapúa, Paraguay. …”
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Neutralizing antibody test supports booster strategy for young individuals after SARS-CoV-2 Omicron breakthrough by Yichuan Yao, Yunru Yang, Qiqin Wu, Mengyao Liu, Wei Bao, Qiutong Wang, Meijun Cheng, Yunuo Chen, Yiting Yu, Yuan Cai, Mei Zhang, Jingxue Yao, Hongliang He, Changjiang Jin, Changcheng Zheng, Tengchuan Jin, Dali Tong

“…We found that a booster dose of the prototype SARS-CoV-2 vaccine led to a significant increase in the neutralizing immune response against the prototype SARS-CoV-2 and helped induce neutralizing antibodies against BA.5 and BF.7 variants after an Omicron breakthrough infection in young individuals, which is different from a previous report on older people. …”
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 Increasing the resolution of malaria early warning systems for use by local health actors by Michelle V. Evans, Felana A. Ihantamalala, Mauricianot Randriamihaja, Vincent Herbreteau, Christophe Révillion, Thibault Catry, Eric Delaitre, Matthew H. Bonds, Benjamin Roche, Ezra Mitsinjoniala, Fiainamirindra A. Ralaivavikoa, Bénédicte Razafinjato, Oméga Raobela, Andres Garchitorena

“…Abstract Background The increasing availability of electronic health system data and remotely-sensed environmental variables has led to the emergence of statistical models capable of producing malaria forecasts. …”
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Fecal microbiome change in patients with ulcerative colitis after fecal microbiota transplantation by A. Y. Tikunov, V. V. Morozov, A. N. Shvalov, A. V. Bardasheva, E. V. Shrayner, O. A. Maksimova, I. O. Voloshina, V. V. Morozova, V. V. Vlasov, N. V. Tikunova

“…The obtained results showed that FT led to an increase in average biodiversity in samples after FT compared to samples before FT; however, the difference was not significant. …”
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Validation of a data-driven motion-compensated PET brain image reconstruction algorithm in clinical patients using four radiotracers by Ole L. Munk, Anders B. Rodell, Patricia B. Danielsen, Josefine R. Madsen, Mie T. Sørensen, Niels Okkels, Jacob Horsager, Katrine B. Andersen, Per Borghammer, Joel Aanerud, Judson Jones, Inki Hong, Sven Zuehlsdorff

“…In the research cohort, MoCo images consistently matched or surpassed the standard image quality even in cases with minimal head movement, and the MoCo algorithm never led to degraded image quality. Conclusion The PET brain MoCo reconstruction algorithm was robust and worked well for four different tracers with markedly different uptake patterns. …”
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Phase Transitions and Structural Evolution of Manganese Ores During High-Temperature Treatment by Ruslan Z. Safarov, Yerlan A. Baikenov, Assemgul K. Zhandildenova, Eldar E. Kopishev, Ruslan M. Kamatov, Jumat B. Kargin, H. Sanchez Cornejo, Crispin H. W. Barnes, Luis De Los Santos Valladares

“…For Zhaksy samples, sintering at 1100 °C led to a porous morphology with interconnected grains and microvoids, reflecting enhanced braunite crystallization and quartz amorphization. …”
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A bibliometric analysis of the top 100 most cited articles on corticospinal tract regeneration from 2004 to 2024 by Saijilafu, Saijilafu, Ling-Chen Ye, Huanyi Li, Haokun Li, Xinyi Lin, Kehui Hu, Zekai Huang, Chimedragchaa Chimedtseren, Linjun Fang, Saijilahu, Ren-Jie Xu

“…With 17 publications, the University of California System led the institutional rankings. A thorough keyword analysis revealed pivotal themes in the field, encompassing the optic nerve, gene expression, CST integrity and regeneration, diffusion tensor imaging, myelin-associated glycoproteins, inhibitors of neurite outgrowth, and methods of electrical and intracortical microstimulation.ConclusionThis investigation provides a bibliometric analysis of CST regeneration, underscoring the significant contribution of the United States to this field. …”
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Inflammation biomarkers and neurobehavioral performance in rural adolescentsKey PointsRelevance by Beemnet Amdemicael, Kun Yang, Briana N.C. Chronister, Caroline Mackey, Xin Tu, Sheila Gahagan, Danilo Martinez, Harvey Checkoway, David R. Jacobs, Jr., Jose Suarez-Torres, Suzi Hong, Jose R. Suarez-Lopez

“…In addition, using a robust analytic method to examine an association between a composite inflammatory variable integrating seven markers led to additional findings, including the domains of language and visuospatial processing. …”
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Exogenous 2,4-Epibrassinolide Alleviates Alkaline Stress in Cucumber by Modulating Photosynthetic Performance by Wenjing Nie, Qinghai He, Jinzhao Ma, Hongen Guo, Qinghua Shi

“…This intervention also led to a reduction in reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation and improved photosynthetic performance, as evidenced by enhancements in Pn, Gs, E, Fv/Fm, ΦPSII, Fv′/Fm′, and qP. …”
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From across the globe – traumatic injuries are an international concern at the US-Mexico border wall by Allison E Berndtson, Jay Doucet, Todd W Costantini, Laura Haines, Sarah Lagan, Laura Adams, Jarrett Santorelli, Gabriella Waters

“…These border crossings have led to a dramatic increase in major trauma resulting in increased inpatient resource utilization and the need for comprehensive hospital services. …”
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Comparison of the adequacies of the OSCE and vOSCE to assess the competencies required under Brazilian medical curriculum guidelines: a multicenter study by Hervaldo Sampaio Carvalho, Maria do Carmo Barros Melo, Fabiana Maria Kakehasi, Priscila Menezes Ferri Liu, Fernanda Gontijo Minafra Silveira Santos, Ricardo Luiz de Melo Martins, Marilene Vale de Castro Monteiro, Marcelo Esteves Chaves Campos, Roberto Zonato Esteves, Matheus Belloni Torsani, Iolanda de Fátima Lopes Calvo Tiberio, Akihito Inca Atahualpa Urdiales, Andrea Mora De Marco Novellino, Rosiane Viana Zuza Diniz, Helena Ferreira Moura, Maria Alice de Vilhena Toledo, Célia Regina Machado Saldanha, Andrea Pedrosa Ribeiro Alves Oliveira, Patricia Zen Tempski, Itamar de Souza Santos, Milton de Arruda Martins

“…Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the popularization of information and communication technology in medical education. …”
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Ethnobotanical survey on anti-tuberculosis plants in Mbujimayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo by Malangu Lambert Muamba, Kitambala Marsi Mbayo, Numbi Evodie Wa Ilunga, Ilunga Eddy Mbuyu, Kabeya Justin Kanda, Otete François Dikala, Ebalantshim Daniel Munakongo, Mwinensenge James Maloba, Nonga Welcome Muyumba, Kalonji Serge Mbuyi, Muya Richard Kalunga, Tsheko Manya, Kihuya Eddy Ngoy, B. J. Kanangila, Mutombo Emery Kalonda, Kankenza Léonard Kalanda, Simbi Jean-Baptiste Lumbu, Clement L. LIYONGO

“…However, the lack of appropriate treatment has led to the emergence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), which poses a significant public health challenge and complicates the management of the disease. …”
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Stochastic population models to identify optimal and cost‐effective harvest strategies for feral pig eradication by Peter W. Hamnett, Frédérik Saltré, Brad Page, Myall Tarran, Matt Korcz, Kate Fielder, Lindell Andrews, Corey J. A. Bradshaw

“…Although many feral pig eradications have been attempted, management decisions are often led by practitioner experience rather than empirical evidence. …”
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Novel Inhibitors for MDM2-MDM4 E3 Ligase Potently Induce p53-Indepedent Apoptosis in Drug-Resistant Leukemic Cells by Rati Lama, Joseph M. Fose, Diana Martín, Inés G. Muñoz, Eunice S. Wang, Pamela J. Sung, Sherry R. Chemler, Xinjiang Wang

“…Interestingly, replacement of the sulfur in 1,3,4-thiadiazole MMRi36 with a carbon led to identification of pyrazole MMRi36C that dissociates the MDM2-MDM4 RING heterodimers, inhibits the E3 ligase activity of the complex, and induces p53 protein accumulation, but retains the p53-independent pro-apoptotic activity. …”
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The Efficacy and Safety of the Chinese Herbal Formula, JTTZ, for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes with Obesity and Hyperlipidemia: A Multicenter Randomized, Positive-Controlled, Op... by Xiaotong Yu, Lipeng Xu, Qiang Zhou, Shengping Wu, Jiaxing Tian, Chunli Piao, Hailong Guo, Jun Zhang, Liping Li, Shentao Wu, Meizhen Guo, Yuzhi Hong, Weirong Pu, Xiyan Zhao, Yang Liu, Bing Pang, Zhiping Peng, Song Wang, Fengmei Lian, Xiaolin Tong

“…Conclusions. The JTTZ formula led to safe and significant improvements in the blood glucose, blood lipids, and weight levels; relieved symptoms; and enhanced β cell function for T2D patients with obesity and hyperlipidemia. …”
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Effects of celastrol on the heart and liver galaninergic system expression in a mouse model of Western-type diet-induced obesity and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic live... by Nikolina Canová, Jana Šípková, Mahak Arora, Zuzana Pavlíková, Zuzana Pavlíková, Tomáš Kučera, Ondřej Šeda, Tijana Šopin, Tomáš Vacík, Ondřej Slanař

“…Moreover, the inhibitor of sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1/2 (SREBP1/2), fatostatin, was also tested to compare its influence on the galaninergic system with celastrol.ResultsThe study demonstrates that celastrol treatment was safe and led to a reduction in food and energy intake, body fat and liver weights, and MASLD-to-MASH progression and improved glucose tolerance, serum biochemistry markers, and hepatic lipid peroxidation in mice. …”
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Utilization of primary tumor samples for cancer neoantigen discovery by Yong Li, Steven A Rosenberg, Paul Robbins, Billel Gasmi, Todd D Prickett, Jared J Gartner, Devikala Gurusamy, Stephanie L Goff, Vid Leko, Victoria Hill, Frank J Lowery, Bradley Sinclair White, Sivasish Sindiri, Maria Parkhust, Noam Levin, Eric Groh, Shoshana T Levi, Amy R Copeland, Sanghyun Peter Kim

“…Background The use of tumor-infiltrating T lymphocytes (TIL) that recognize cancer neoantigens has led to lasting remissions in metastatic melanoma and certain cases of metastatic epithelial cancer. …”
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A decade of treating traumatic sternal fractures in a single-center experience in Korea: a retrospective cohort study by Na Hyeon Lee, Seon Hee Kim, Jae Hun Kim, Ho Hyun Kim, Sang Bong Lee, Chan Ik Park, Gil Hwan Kim, Dong Yeon Ryu, Sun Hyun Kim

“…Surgery is recommended for patients with offset-type sternal fractures with rib and segmental sternal fractures. Surgical intervention led to stable bone union and minimal complications.…”
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Understanding basic and social emotions in Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia by Carlotta Sola, Vanessa Zanelli, Maria Angela Molinari, Claudia Casadio, Francesco Ricci, Omar Carpentiero, Manuela Tondelli, Fausta Lui, Paolo Frigio Nichelli, Francesca Benuzzi

“…IntroductionRecent developments in the field of social cognition have led to a renewed interest in basic and social emotion recognition in early stages of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and FrontoTemporal Dementia (FTD). …”
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