Individual-network based predictions of microbial interaction signatures for response to biological therapies in IBD patients by Federico Melograna, Padhmanand Sudhakar, Behnam Yousefi, Behnam Yousefi, Clara Caenepeel, Gwen Falony, Gwen Falony, Gwen Falony, Sara Vieira-Silva, Sara Vieira-Silva, Sara Vieira-Silva, Sreenikhitha Krishnamoorthy, David Fardo, Bram Verstockt, Bram Verstockt, Jeroen Raes, Jeroen Raes, Severine Vermeire, Severine Vermeire, Kristel Van Steen

“…Utilising network topological metrics, we further validated these findings, demonstrating that critical microbial features identified through ISNs can differentiate responders from non-responders with respect to various therapeutic outcomes. …”
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Fluorine‐Induced Lattice Oxygen Participation in 2D Layered Double Hydroxide/MXene Hybrids for Efficient Oxygen Evolution by Chengang Pei, Min‐Cheol Kim, Unbeom Baeck, Won Tae Hong, Jong Hun Kim, Hyungu Han, Jaekyum Kim, Sung Min Cho, Xu Yu, Jongwook Park, Ho Seok Park, Jung Kyu Kim

“…Abstract In oxygen evolution reaction (OER), the participation of lattice oxygen can break the limitation of adsorption evolution mechanism, but the activation of lattice oxygen remains a critical challenge. Herein, a surface fluorinated highly active 2D/2D FeNi layered double hydroxide/MXene (F‐LDH/MX) is demonstrated, boosting OER with the enhanced lattice‐oxygen‐mediated path. …”
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INTRAVENOUS VITAMIN C (IVC) TREATMENT OUTCOME OF COVID 19 PATIENTS ADMITTED IN HOSPITAL: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW by Auria Ekanti Pratiwi, Oki Suwarsa, Achadiyani, Nur Atik

“…Conclusion: IVC treatment might be an essential adjuvant therapy in the aggravation of mild, severe, and critical COVID-19 patients, but did not understate complexity or mortality. …”
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Soil Microarthropods as Tools for Monitoring Soil Quality: The QBS-ar Index in Three European Agroecosystems by Filippo Gallese, Laura Gismero-Rodriguez, Anton Govednik, Laura Giagnoni, Erica Lumini, Marjetka Suhadolc, Francesco Primo Vaccari, Anita Maienza

“…Air temperature and cumulative precipitation, even in the months prior to sampling, are critical factors to consider when applying the QBS-ar index in European countries. …”
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The Molecular Diagnosis Protocols of New Coronavirus (COVID-19); Specificity and Sensitivity an Overview by Abdullah Ahmed Hama, Othman Abdulrahman Mohammed, Fatima Mahmud Ali, Osama Hamid Shareef, Sardar Muhammad Wli, Sabiha Sharif, Syamand Ahmed Qadir

“…Early diagnosis of the etiological agents is critical for appropriate management, controlling plan, protection, and treatment. …”
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Macrophages facilitate tumor cell PD‐L1 expression via an IL‐1β‐centered loop to attenuate immune checkpoint blockade by Cheng Xu, Yu Xia, Bai‐Wei Zhang, Emmanuel Kwateng Drokow, Hua‐Yi Li, Sen Xu, Zhen Wang, Si‐Yuan Wang, Ping Jin, Tian Fang, Xiao‐Ming Xiong, Pu Huang, Ning Jin, Jia‐Hong Tan, Qing Zhong, Yu‐Xin Chen, Qi Zhang, Yong Fang, Fei Ye, Qing‐Lei Gao

“…Abstract Tumor‐associated macrophages (TAMs) play critical roles in reprogramming other immune cells and orchestrating antitumor immunity. …”
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Combined effects of global DNA methylation, blood lead and total urinary arsenic levels on developmental delay in preschool children by Yuu-Hueih Hsu, Chih-Yin Wu, Hui-Ling Lee, Ru-Lan Hsieh, Ya-Li Huang, Horng-Sheng Shiue, Ying-Chin Lin, Mei-Chieh Chen, Yu-Mei Hsueh

“…Abstract DNA methylation is a critical step in brain development, 5-Methyl-2'-deoxycytidine (5mdC) is one of the global DNA methylation markers. …”
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Dissemination through trusted credible messengers: 133 weeks of the Flint Community Webinar on COVID-19 by Heatherlun Uphold, E. Yvonne Lewis, Amy Drahota, Blair Warren, Jennifer Edwards-Johnson, Mary Katherine Crawford, Richard Sadler, Susan J. Woolford, Roni Ellington, Marc Zimmerman, Alison Grodzinski, C. Debra Furr-Holden

“…Background Community access to evidence-based information is critical, especially during a pandemic, as it can impact knowledge and adoption of health behaviors that affect health disparities. …”
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Enhancing Mars Gravity Field Solutions with China’s Tianwen-1 Tracking Data by Shangbiao Sun, Jianguo Yan, Shanhong Liu, Chongyang Wang, Denggao Qiu, Jean-Pierre Barriot

“…These findings highlight the scientific value of TW1 tracking data in advancing Mars’s gravity field modeling and provide critical insights for future deep-space missions.…”
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Complement classical and alternative pathway activation contributes to diabetic kidney disease progression: a glomerular proteomics on kidney biopsies by Yang Yang, Ying Zhang, Yuan Li, Xinjin Zhou, Kazuho Honda, Dedong Kang, Muxi Wang, Jing-Hua Yang, Zongping Xia, Yuan Wei, Lu Liu, Ruimin Hu, Takashi Takaki, Guolan Xing

“…Our results highlight a critical role for complement activation of the CP and AP, rather than the LP, in DKD progression.…”
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One-pot green synthesis of BSA-capped O-CQDs as an effective fluorescent sensing platform for sensitive and selective detection of promethazine drug by S. Viji, A. Dinesh, K. Radhakrishnan, L. Srimathi Priya, C. Sivasankari, Madhappan Santhamoorthy, Manikandan Ayyar, V. Mohanavel, Mohamed Hashem, Hassan Fouad, G. Ramachandran, S. Santhoshkumar

“…The primary advantages of this technique include simplified sample preparation together with economic advantages which make it a critical instrument for public health monitoring as well as cutting-edge pharmaceutical research. …”
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Investigation study of face mask consumption in Malaysia and its impact on environment by Low Chung-Yu, Bee Soo-Tueen, Law Yung-Siang, Lee Tin-Sin, Bee Soo-Ling

“…Although face masks might protect us against the COVID-19 virus, inappropriate disposal of used face mask can have a negative impact on the environment. As a result, it is critical to analyse the consumption of face masks and its Life Cycle Assessment to explore the environmental consequences for long-term development. …”
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Rainy and Dry Seasons Are Relevant Factors Affecting Chemical and Antioxidant Properties of Meliponini Honey by Flavia C. Lavinas, Brendo A. Gomes, Marcos V. T. Silva, Raissa Lima, Suzana G. Leitão, Mirian R. L. Moura, Rosineide C. Simas, Renata F. Barbosa, Fabricio O. Silva, Carla S. Carneiro, Igor A. Rodrigues

“…Multivariate analysis identified <i>m</i>/<i>z</i> ions (VIP scores > 2.5), rather than physicochemical or antioxidant capacity parameters, as critical for seasonal discrimination. The antioxidant activity, assessed by oxidative hemolysis prevention, was robust across the seasons, with <i>M. mondury</i> honey (2 mg·mL⁻¹) from the rainy season outperforming ascorbic acid. …”
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DFT + U study of structural, electronic, optical and magnetic properties of LiFePO4 Cathode materials for Lithium-Ion batteries by A K Wabeto, K N Nigussa, L D Deja

“…We have also examined the magnetic properties, which reveal that LFP exhibits antiferromagnetic ordering, which plays a critical role in the stability of the material during lithium cycling. …”
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AxonFinder: Automated segmentation of tumor innervating neuronal fibers by Kaoutar Ait-Ahmad, Cigdem Ak, Guillaume Thibault, Young Hwan Chang, Sebnem Ece Eksi

“…Neurosignaling is increasingly recognized as a critical factor in cancer progression, where neuronal innervation of primary tumors contributes to the disease's advancement. …”
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Sugemule-7 alleviates oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and cell death, promoting synaptic plasticity recovery in mice with postpartum depression by Qiang Fu, Rui Qiu, Jiaquan Liang, Shuai Wu, Dezhi Huang, Yuxiang Qin, Qiaosheng Li, Xiaojie Shi, Xiyue Xiong, Zhongyong Jiang, Yuewen Chen, Yong Cheng

“…Traditional pharmacological treatments often have strong side effects and may adversely affect infant health through breastfeeding, underscoring the critical need for natural and gentle treatment strategies. …”
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A model-based factorization method for scRNA data unveils bifurcating transcriptional modules underlying cell fate determination by Jun Ren, Ying Zhou, Yudi Hu, Jing Yang, Hongkun Fang, Xuejing Lyu, Jintao Guo, Xiaodong Shi, Qiyuan Li

“…In real datasets, MGPfactXMBD recovered the critical pathways and cell types in microglia development with experimentally valid regulons and markers. …”
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Phenolic Content and Antioxidant, Antihyperlipidemic, and Antidiabetogenic Effects of Opuntia dillenii Seed Oil by Mohamed Bouhrim, Nour Elhouda Daoudi, Hayat Ouassou, Amina Benoutman, El Hassania Loukili, Abderrahim Ziyyat, Hassane Mekhfi, Abdelkhaleq Legssyer, Mohammed Aziz, Mohamed Bnouham

“…Hence, this plant could be a significant source of medically important critical compounds.…”
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Niraparib restricts intraperitoneal metastases of ovarian cancer by eliciting CD36-dependent ferroptosis by Ning Jin, Yi-yu Qian, Xiao-fei Jiao, Zhen Wang, Xin Li, Wen Pan, Jin-kai Jiang, Pu Huang, Si-yuan Wang, Ping Jin, Qing-lei Gao, Dan Liu, Yu Xia

“…Notably, under niraparib exposure, a critical fatty acid transporter CD36 was dramatically upregulated in tumors, facilitating excessive uptake of fatty acids. …”
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Experimental study on grouting reinforcement characteristics of groutable fault fracture zone in western mining area by Mingjin FAN, Juntao CHEN, Hailong GU, Daozeng TANG, Gang HAN, Shuqiang ZHANG, Guangqiang LI

“…After grouting, the water absorption rate of each borehole was not greater than the critical value of 0.01 L/(min·m·m), and the grouting amount decreased from an average of 1 317.81 t to an average of 80.2 t. …”
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