Meta-Analysis of Expression Profiling Data Indicates Need for Combinatorial Biomarkers in Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis by Xinxiu Li, Eun Jung Lee, Danuta R. Gawel, Sandra Lilja, Samuel Schäfer, Huan Zhang, Mikael Benson

“…Analyses of profiling datasets from colonic biopsies showed good agreement between different studies regarding pathways and predicted upstream regulators. The most activated predicted upstream regulators included TNF, which is known to have a key pathogenic and therapeutic role in pediatric UC. …”
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Genetic resources of narrow-leaved lupine (Lupinus angustifolius L.) and their role in its domestication and breeding by M. A. Vishnyakova, E. V. Vlasova, G. P. Egorova

“…Analyzing the work with narrow-leaved lupine genetic resources in different national gene banks over the world helps shape the prospects of further activities with VIR’s collection as the only source of promising material for domestic breeding.…”
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A Spatio-Temporal Deep Learning Model for Automatic Arctic Sea Ice Classification with Sentinel-1 SAR Imagery by Li Zhao, Yufeng Zhou, Wei Zhong, Cheng Jin, Bo Liu, Fangzhao Li

“…Arctic sea ice has a significant effect on global climate change, ship navigation, Arctic ecosystems, and human activities. Therefore, it is essential to produce high-resolution sea ice maps that accurately represent the geographical distribution of various sea ice types. …”
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Lithuanian Scientific Medical Periodicals in the Third-Fifth Decade of the 20th Century (till 1944) by Silvija Stakulienė

“…Avižonis (1933-1939) who was active both in publishing and scientific work. After his death the position was taken over by professor V. …”
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Efektivitas rational emotive behavioral therapy dengan teknik self-talk dalam meningkatkan kepercayaan diri siswa untuk berbicara di depan umum by Salsha Nabila Ayumi, Alfin Siregar

“…Apart from that, this activity will help you deepen your mind so you can get various interesting ideas. …”
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Assessment of the Efficiency of Thermal Waste Regeneration in the Blown Impassable Channels of Heating Mains by V. A. Sednin, T. V. Bubyr

“…Due to the complexity of creating a full-scale experimental installation, a virtual experimental installation created by means of the Ansys software package was used in the study, on which an active numerical experiment was performed. Regression equations have been obtained for calculating the intensity of heat transfer from pipelines and channel enclosing structures with a given change in the size, length of channels and pipelines for various outdoor and ground temperatures characteristic of the heating and inter-heating periods. …”
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Effects of Algal-Derived β-Glucan on the Growth Performance, Intestinal Health, and Aeromonas veronii Resistance of Ricefield Eel (Monopterus albus) by Yu Guo, Zijing Yuan, Yueyun Han, Daiqin Yang, Hanwen Yuan, Fuxian Zhang

“…Furthermore, 0.025%–0.2% β-glucan could significantly enhance the antioxidant properties of the eel intestinal tract (p<0.05), and the addition of 0.1% β-glucan significantly improved trypsin (TPS), amylase (AMS), and lipase (LPS) activities in the intestine (p<0.05). In terms of intestinal histology, the A3, A4, and A5 groups exhibited significantly greater villus height compared to the control group (p<0.05). …”
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Long-term changes in the dependence of <i>Nm</i>F2 on solar flux at Juliusruh by M. G. Tan Jun Rios, M. G. Tan Jun Rios, C. Borries, H. Liu, J. Mielich

“…<p>Understanding ionospheric dependence on solar activity is crucial for comprehension of the upper atmosphere. …”
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Spontaneous blinking and brain health in aging: Large-scale evaluation of blink-related oscillations across the lifespan by Sujoy Ghosh Hajra, Jed A. Meltzer, Prerana Keerthi, Chloe Pappas, Allison B. Sekuler, Cam-CAN Group, Careesa Chang Liu

“…Additionally, the extent of cortical activations also showed an inverted-U relationship with age, consistent with neurocompensation with aging. …”
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Prebiotic- and Panthenol-Containing Multipurpose Healing Dermocosmetics Post-Cryotherapy for Actinic Keratoses: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial by Cesare Ariasi, Carola Romanò, Cesare Tomasi, Simone Soglia, Gaetano Licata, Luca Rubelli, Piergiacomo Calzavara Pinton, Marina Venturini, Mariachiara Arisi

“…Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of a dermocosmetic (DC) formulation containing prebiotic active ingredients (Aqua Posae Filiformis, a complex made of ferments, sugars, plant extracts, panthenol, madecassoside, and zinc) on healing time and local skin reactions (LSR) following cryotherapy of AKs and to compare the application of DC aand boric acid 3% solution soaks (BA) vs. …”
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Infiltrating peripheral monocyte TREM-1 mediates dopaminergic neuron injury in substantia nigra of Parkinson’s disease model mice by Wei Song, Zi-ming Zhou, Le-le Zhang, Hai-feng Shu, Jin-ru Xia, Xia Qin, Rong Hua, Yong-mei Zhang

“…Abstract Neuroinflammation is a key factor in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Activated microglia in the central nervous system (CNS) and infiltration of peripheral immune cells contribute to dopaminergic neuron loss. …”
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Aflatoxin B1: Challenges and Strategies for the Intestinal Microbiota and Intestinal Health of Monogastric Animals by Hyunjun Choi, Yesid Garavito-Duarte, Alexa R. Gormley, Sung Woo Kim

“…Aflatoxin B1 contamination in feeds disrupts intestinal microbiota, induces immune responses and oxidative damage, increases antioxidant activity, and impairs jejunal cell viability, barrier function, and morphology in the small intestine. …”
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Nurses Practice of Hand Hygiene in Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Harari Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia: Observational Study by Nefsu Awoke, Biftu Geda, Aseb Arba, Tiwabwork Tekalign, Kebreab Paulos

“…Nurses, who are the majority, can contaminate their hands with different types of microorganism during “clean” activities (e.g., lifting a patient; taking a patient’s pulse, blood pressure, or oral temperature; or touching a patient’s hand, shoulder, or groin). …”
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Sleep deprivation and corneal chronobiology: reevaluating overnight corneal changes by Zsuzsa Zakarné Aszalós, Bence Lajos Kolozsvári, Vivien Lénárt, Dorottya Pásztor, Ziad Hassan, Éva Surányi, Reda Chaker, Mariann Fodor

“…Sixty-four healthy individuals (age range: 21–76 years) actively participated in this study, undergoing examinations at least five times within a 24-hour timeframe. …”
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Comparative analysis of consistency of adaptations to interval interventions individualized using sport-specific techniques in well-trained soccer players by Hongjun Zhang, Sheng Li, Bingyuan Yang

“…Thirty well-trained athletes (age = 25 ± 3.1 years; body mass = 82.4 ± 3.4 kg; height = 183 ± 2.1 cm) were randomly assigned to two experimental groups engaging in interval intervention individualized using 30–15 Intermittent Fitness Test [HIITvIFT (two sets of 5–8 min intervals, comprising 15 s of running at 95% of VIFT followed by 15 s of passive recovery)], and small-sided game with matched timing (SSG [4 sets of 2.5–4 min 3 v 3 efforts]), as well as an active control group. Before and after a 6-week intervention consisting of three sessions per week, participants underwent a lab-based cardiorespiratory fitness test using breath-by-breath gas analyzer and non-invasive impedance cardiography to evaluate aerobic fitness and cardiac function measures. …”
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The tryptophan-aspartate (WD) repeat domain of bovine Coronin-1A promotes mycobacterial survival by inhibiting calcium signaling-mediated phagosome-lysosome fusion by Jing Yang, Zhunan Li, Aicong Li, Yayi Liu, Xinyan Zhang, Yong Zhang, Yuanpeng Gao

“…The WD repeat domain mediated a decrease in intracellular calcium levels, which reduced levels of calmodulin-dependent kinase II (CaMKII) and its activated forms, thereby inhibiting lysosomal delivery. …”
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BRAIN CHANGER. Felice Jacka, 321 pages, Macmillan, 2019 (ISBN: 978-1-76055-651-8) by Cécil J.W. Meulenberg

“…By doing so, it is possible for every physical-activity researcher or athlete interested in the combination of nutrition, lifestyles and good habits, to get up to date easily, or to make a first aquaintance with the fields of nutrition and brain health. …”
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Investigation of Borrow Pit TEA28 BP3, Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire, UK by W.A. Boismier, E. Allison, C. Ardis, R. Banerjea, C.R. Batchelor, P. Dark, K. Dudgeon, C.P. Green, E. Henderson, J. Ladocha, J. Weinstock, D.S. Young, J.-L. Schwenninger

“…The small size of the lithic assemblage and its multiperiod make-up indicate that it represents a group of reworked artefacts produced by fluvial erosion and sediment deposition processes rather than in situ human activity.…”
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Efficacy of rifaximin in the treatment of chronic relapsing diverticulitis by S. I. Achkasov, A. I. Moskalyov, Yu. L. Trubachyova, A. F. Filon

“…According to results of US in 31 patients of the main group (72,1%) and in 28 controls (70,0%) signs of active inflammation were absent.Conclusions. Rifaximin – is an effective drug for complex conservative treatment of the chronic relapsing diverticulitis, that allows significantly to reduce terms for achievement of complete clinical response.…”
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Extent of Farm Mechanization in North Bank Plains Zone of Assam, India by Suhail Alam, Haridra Sharma, Ridip Ranjan Saharia, Arunjyoti Sonowal, Amvrin Baruah

“…Furthermore, frequent machinery breakdowns, often attributed to poor quality, disrupted farming activities and escalated costs. To address these challenges, the establishment of additional custom hiring centers (CHCs) was recommended. …”
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