The representative scientific results of the China Seismo-Electromagnetic Satellite by Zhima Zeren, Yanyan Yang, Rui Yan, Zhenxia Zhang, Jie Wang, He Huang, Song Xu, Hengxin Lu, Na Zhou, Jianping Huang

“…The first result is the long-term global geophysical field data accumulated for the first time, including the global geomagnetic field, the electromagnetic field and waves in a broad frequency band, the in-situ and profile ionospheric plasma parameters, and the energetic particles. …”
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Streptococcus intermedius promotes synchronous multiple primary lung cancer progression through apoptosis regulation by Yi Deng, Yi Deng, Yi Deng, Yi Deng, Zhi Xiang Dong, Zhi Xiang Dong, Gao Hua Yang, William S. Krimsky, Yong Hang Tai, Hao Peng, Hao Peng, Hao Peng, Hao Peng, Gui Ting Huang, Gui Ting Huang, Gui Ting Huang, Jia Xin Xu, Jia Xin Xu, Jia Xin Xu, Saiyad A. Sarkar, Jun Peng, Jun Peng, Jun Peng, Jun Peng, Kai Qian, Kai Qian, Kai Qian, Kai Qian

“…However, the relationship between sMPLC pathogenesis and changes in the lung microbiome remains unclear.MethodsIn this study, 16S rRNA sequencing was performed on clinical samples to analyze lung microbiome composition. Real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) was used to quantify bacterial abundance in lung tissues. …”
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The Effect of a Nurse-Led Multidisciplinary Team on Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Rates by W. Bradley Dosher, Elena C. Loomis, Sherry L. Richardson, Jennifer A. Crowell, Richard D. Waltman, Lisa D. Miller, Muhammad Nazim, Faisal A. Khasawneh

“…Across the study period, mean VAP rate was 3.20/1000 ventilator days ±5.71 SD. Throughout the study time frame, there was an average monthly reduction in VAP rate of 0.27/1000 ventilator days, P<0.001 (CI: −0.40–−0.13). …”
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New Insights into Behçet’s Syndrome Metabolic Reprogramming: Citrate Pathway Dysregulation by Anna Santarsiero, Pietro Leccese, Paolo Convertini, Angela Padula, Paolo Abriola, Salvatore D’Angelo, Faustino Bisaccia, Vittoria Infantino

“…BS patients were divided into two groups according to the presence (active) or absence (inactive) of clinical manifestations. Real-time PCR experiments were performed on PBMCs to quantify SLC25A1 and ACLY mRNA levels. …”
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Proteomic Analysis of MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cell Line Exposed To Leptin by A. Valle, J. Sastre-Serra, C. Pol, A. M. Miró, J. Oliver, P. Roca

“…Methods: We used two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2-DE) and matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) to identify proteins affected by leptin. …”
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Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Improves the Quality of Life in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Yao Wei, Weiming Zhu, Jianfeng Gong, Dong Guo, Lili Gu, Ning Li, Jieshou Li

“…Patients refused to take FMT as treatment repeatedly in a short time. Conlusions. Fecal microbiota transplantation improves quality of life significantly in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.…”
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An efficient strategy to boost photoelectrochemical water oxidation of g-C3N4 films modified with NiO as cocatalyst by Lingling Bi, Jiahao Zhan, Wenhao Zhang, Zhenzhou Wu, Weichuan Xu, Xiaobo Liang, Lijing Zhang, Bin Yan, Chunyi Xu

“…As such, the NiO-60s (the deposition time of NiO is 60 s) photoanode exhibits a higher photocurrent density and much negative onset potential than g-C3N4. which is of great benefit to designing effective g-C3N4 based photoanode for PEC water oxidation reaction.…”
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Predominant yeasts in Chinese Dong fermented pork (Nanx Wudl) and their aroma-producing properties in fermented sausage condition by Ruifang Mi, Xi Chen, Suyue Xiong, Biao Qi, Jiapeng Li, Xiaoling Qiao, Wenhua Chen, Chao Qu, Shouwei Wang

“…Among these yeasts, P. membranifaciens, M. farinosa, K. exigua and K. bulderi were detected in fermented meats for the first time. A total of 73 yeast isolates was investigated for their lipolytic and proteolytic activities. …”
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Different Temporal Patterns of Specific and General Autobiographical Memories across the Lifespan in Alzheimer’s Disease by Nathalie Philippi, François Rousseau, Vincent Noblet, Anne Botzung, Olivier Després, Benjamin Cretin, Stéphane Kremer, Frédéric Blanc, Liliann Manning

“…., associated with a unique time and space) and general (i.e., extended or repeated events) autobiographical memories (AbM) in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). …”
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In Vivo Evaluation of the Ameliorating Effects of Small-Volume Resuscitation with Four Different Fluids on Endotoxemia-Induced Kidney Injury by Yan-ling Wang, Jing-hui Chen, Qiong-fang Zhu, Gao-feng Yu, Chen-fang Luo, Gang-jian Luo, Shang-rong Li, Zi-qing Hei

“…LPS injection caused reduced and progressively deteriorated systemic (arterial blood pressure) and renal hemodynamics (renal blood flow and renal vascular resistance index) over time. This deterioration was accompanied by marked renal functional and pathological injury, as well as an oxidative and inflammatory response, manifesting as increased levels of tumor necrosis factor-α, nitric oxide, and malondialdehyde and decreased activity of superoxide dismutase. …”
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Laser-Induced Thermal Therapy in the Management of Low-Grade Gliomas: A Narrative Review by Ibrahim Omar hamed Dalabeh, Hossam Salameh, Yasmin Dahabreh, Abdallah Ali suleiman Al-Zayadneh, Mehreen Amir, Ayman Haitham Khaled, Malak A. Hassan, Azad Jehad Makableh, Mohammad Omar hamed Dalabeh

“… Background: Low-grade gliomas (LGGs) are slow-growing, World Health Organization Grade I and II tumors that can transform into more aggres-sive malignancies over time. This transformation pre- sents significant challenges in managing the burden of health care. …”
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The Effects of Noncompliance to Prolia (Denosumab) on the Changes in Bone Mineral Density: A Retrospective Review by Matthew Wong-Pack, Aashish Kalani, Jacob Hordyk, George Ioannidis, Robert Bensen, William G. Bensen, Alexandra Papaioannou, Jonathan D. Adachi, Arthur N. Lau

“…The differences in LS and FN BMD have shown that the relationship between the timing of drug administration in these three groups and change in BMD over 1 year was not clinically or statistically significant (p>0.05). …”
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Identification and Characterization of a Cryptic Genomic Deletion-Insertion in EYA1 Associated with Branchio-Otic Syndrome by Hao Zheng, Jun Xu, Yu Wang, Yun Lin, Qingqiang Hu, Xing Li, Jiusheng Chu, Changling Sun, Yongchuan Chai, Xiuhong Pang

“…In a sporadic deaf patient diagnosed as BOS, we identified an apparent heterozygous genomic deletion spanning the first four coding exons and one 5′ noncoding exon of EYA1 by targeted next-generation sequencing of 406 known deafness genes. Real-time PCR at multiple regions of EYA1 confirmed the existence of this genomic deletion and extended its 5′ boundary beyond the 5′-UTR. …”
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CD40 Gene Polymorphisms Associated with Susceptibility and Coronary Artery Lesions of Kawasaki Disease in the Taiwanese Population by Ho-Chang Kuo, Mei-Chyn Chao, Yu-Wen Hsu, Ying-Chi Lin, Ying-Hsien Huang, Hong-Ren Yu, Ming-Feng Hou, Chi-Di Liang, Kuender D. Yang, Wei-Chiao Chang, Chih-Lu Wang

“…This study showed for the first time that polymorphisms of CD40 are associated with susceptibility to KD and CAL formation, in the Taiwanese population.…”
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Cross-cultural differences in early caregiving: levels of mind-mindedness and instruction in UK and India by Laura Bozicevic, Jonathan Hill, Prabha S. Chandra, Agni Omirou, Chaithra Holla, Nicola Wright, Helen Sharp

“…Research characterizing cultural differences in parenting is required to inform the focus of studies designed to test differential outcomes from such practices in children over time and across cultures. The present cross-cultural study examined differences in maternal speech during mother–child interactions, and, specifically, in the use of mind-mindedness, instruction and control, and the expression of warmth (i.e., positive comments).MethodsWe observed 100 dyads (50 from the UK and 50 from India) during mother-infant play interactions at 7 months. …”
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Transmitted blood infections and emerging vector-borne diseases in blood donors in northern Portugal by Ana Mota, Margarida Fonseca Cardoso

“…Conclusion: These results highlight the importance of a rigorous investigation at the time of donation in which the donor's history, including origin and movement in areas of greater geographic risk, are assessed. …”
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Overexpression of Delayed Rectifier K+ Channels Promotes In situ Proliferation of Leukocytes in Rat Kidneys with Advanced Chronic Renal Failure by Itsuro Kazama, Yoshio Maruyama, Yasuhiro Endo, Hiroaki Toyama, Yutaka Ejima, Mitsunobu Matsubara, Shin Kurosawa

“…This study demonstrated for the first time that the number of leukocytes was dramatically increased in rat kidneys with advanced CRF. …”
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Inactivation of antibiotic resistant bacteria by nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots through spontaneous generation of intracellular and extracellular reactive oxygen species by Weibo Xia, Zixia Wu, Bingying Hou, Zhang Cheng, Dechuang Bi, Luya Chen, Wei Chen, Heyang Yuan, Leo H. Koole, Lei Qi

“…The N-CQDs demonstrated antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus, which was both dose- and time-dependent, reducing the survival rate to below 1 %. …”
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Effects of mosquito-proofing storm drains on adult and larvae mosquito abundance: Protocol of the IDAlErt storm drAin randomiSed controlled trial (IDEAS) by Marina Treskova, Tomás Montalvo, Joacim Rocklöv, Charles Hatfield, Frederic Bartumeus, Shouro Dasgupta, João Encarnação, Rachel Lowe, Jan C. Semenza, Pascale Stiles, Jordi Noya, Andrea Valsecchi, Till Bärnighausen, John R.B. Palmer, Aditi Bunker

“…Data analyses include generalised linear mixed models to estimate the time-averaged and highest intervention effects, subgroup and sensitivity analyses. …”
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MD-Unet for tobacco leaf disease spot segmentation based on multi-scale residual dilated convolutions by Zili Chen, Yilong Peng, Jiadong Jiao, Aiguo Wang, Laigang Wang, Wei Lin, Yan Guo

“…Furthermore, the model parameters, floating-point operations, and inference time per single image for MD-Unet were 4.65 × 107, 2.3392 × 1011, and 65.096 ms, respectively. …”
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