Effective anti-adhesives of uropathogenic Escherichia coli by Ribić Rosana, Meštrović Tomislav, Neuberg Marijana, Kozina Goran

“…Urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) are among the most common infectious diseases in humans. Due to their frequent occurrence in the community and nosocomial settings, as well as the development of resistance to the commonly prescribed antimicrobial agents, an enormous financial burden is placed on healthcare systems around the world. …”
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Using Animal Retribution Fiction for the Promotion of Environmental Awareness: the Case for a Reinterpretation of Daphne Du Maurier's "The Birds" by Xavier LACHAZETTE

“…In the search for effective means of representing and conveying the urgency of the environmental crisis facing humanity in the coming decade, not all images hit the mark with the same forcefulness. …”
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Daily Behavior and Range of Rehabilitated Orangutan in the Hutan Pinus Jantho Nature Reserve, Aceh Besar by Hadi Sofyan, Satyawan Pudyatmoko, Muhammad Ali Imron

“…Previous interaction with humans, especially during early developmental period, may affect in behaviour of rehabilitated Orangutan Sumatera and probably also influence the adaptation success in the wild.…”
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Dis-moi ce que tu manges... by France ARBOIX-CALAS

“…All the living beings share a function of nutrition that allows bringing the energy necessary for its survival. In humans, eating behavior that ensures the function of nutrition is influenced by several determinants on which education can act. …”
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Overview of (1→3)-β-D-glucan immunobiology by David L. Williams

“…Glucans are known to stim ulate humoral and cell-mediated immunity in humans and animals. In addition to the potent immune stimulatory effects of (1→3)-β-D-glucans, there are a number of toxicological effects associated with exposure to the water-insoluble, microparticulate form of the polymer. …”
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Florida's Bats: Florida Bonneted Bat by Holly K. Ober, Terry J. Doonan, Emily H. Evans

“…The Florida bonneted bat was listed as federally endangered in 2013 because of concerns over habitat loss, degradation, and modification caused by humans. Additional concerns include the species’ small population size and restricted range, the small number of known colonies, their slow reproduction, and the relative isolation of separate populations of bonneted bats. …”
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Exploring the Definition of Non-Monotonicity – Logical and Psychological Considerations by Piotr Łukowski, Konrad Rudnicki

“…When humans reason, they are able to revise their beliefs in light of new information and abandon obsolete conclusions. …”
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CLOCK Genes and Circadian Rhythmicity in Alzheimer Disease by J. Thome, A. N. Coogan, A. G. Woods, C. C. Darie, F. Häßler

“…Both endogenous CLOCK genes and external Zeitgeber are responsible for the maintenance of circadian rhythmicity in humans. Therefore, modifications of the internal CLOCK system and its interactions with exogenous factors might constitute the neurobiological basis for clinically observed disruptions in rhythmicity, which often have grave consequences for the quality of life of patients and their caregivers. …”
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A cross-language perspective on the MAIDAN-concept by Yehorova Olesia, Prokopenko Antonina

“…As the constituents of thoughts, concepts play a key role in human’s categorisation and interpretation of the surrounding world, in fixing our cognitive experience and forming individual judgements. …”
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Clinical Trials of Probiotic Strains in Selected Disease Entities by Ruth Dudek-Wicher, Adam Junka, Justyna Paleczny, Marzenna Bartoszewicz

“…A number of studies prove that probiotics strengthen cognitive functions, reduce anxiety, and regulate the lipid metabolism in the human body. Probiotics used in humans are most often of the Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species. …”
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C-Reactive Protein Is Not the Driver Factor in Ulcerative Colitis by Zhong-Bo Ge, Xin-Yun Zhang, Chun-Miao Zhang, Tao-Tao Xu, Si-Yi Li, Meng-Xiao Wei, Xin-Yuan Ding, Cai-Juan Bai, Han Wang, Hai-Hong Zhou, Ming-Yu Wang

“…Further investigation is warranted to determine the precise role of CRP in humans, given the significant limitations associated with the use of mouse models.…”
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Analyzing the Performance of Machine Learning Techniques in Disease Prediction by Khongdet Phasinam, Tamal Mondal, Dony Novaliendry, Cheng-Hong Yang, Chiranjit Dutta, Mohammad Shabaz

“…Heart disease is one of the most dangerous illnesses for humans, leading to death all over the world. Many different groups of researchers have used knowledge exploration methods in diverse fields to forecast heart disease and have shown acceptable degrees of precision. …”
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A Spiny Orb Weaver Spider, Gasteracantha cancriformis (Linnaeus) (Arachnida: Araneae: Araneidae) by Glavis B. Edwards, Jr.

“…The bite of this common species is not known to cause serious effects to humans. This document is EENY-167 (originally published as DPI Entomology Circular 308), one of the Featured Creatures series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Histocompatibility and Hematopoietic Transplantation in the Zebrafish by Jill L. O. de Jong, Leonard I. Zon

“…The zebrafish has proven to be an excellent model for human disease, particularly hematopoietic diseases, since these fish make similar types of blood cells as humans and other mammals. …”
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PPAR Could Contribute to the Pathogenesis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Osamu Kimura, Yasuteru Kondo, Tooru Shimosegawa

“…PPAR controls ligand-dependent transcription, and three subtypes (α, δ, and γ) in humans are known. PPARs could contribute to the mechanisms of cell cycling, anti-inflammatory responses, and apoptosis. …”
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Limb Regeneration in Axolotl: Is It Superhealing? by Stéphane Roy, Mathieu Lévesque

“…A better understanding of these animals' regenerative capacity could lead to major benefits by providing regenerative medicine with directions on how to develop therapeutic approaches leading to regeneration in humans.…”
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Carbon Stocks on Forest Stewardship Program and Adjacent Lands by Nilesh Timilsina, Francisco J. Escobedo, Alison E. Adams, Damian C. Adams

“…Ecosystem services are benefits from nature that are directly enjoyed, consumed, or used by humans, such as water quality improvement or protection, recreation, biodiversity, and even timber. …”
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The Clinical Significance of Exhaled Nitric Oxide in Asthma by Sachin Pendharkar, Sanjay Mehta

“…The collection and analysis of nitric oxide (NO) levels in exhaled breath has recently become feasible in humans. Based on increased exhaled NO (eNO) levels in patients with asthma, eNO analysis has been proposed as a novel, noninvasive approach to the assessment and monitoring of airway inflammation, and as a basis for adjustments in asthma therapy. …”
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An Artificial Intelligence Approach for Verifying Persons by Employing the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Nucleotides by Raid Rafi Omar Al-Nima, Marwa Mawfaq Mohamedsheet Al-Hatab, Maysaloon Abed Qasim

“…However, it seems that there is still a need to propose a new approach for verifying humans, especially after the recent big wars, where too many people lost and die. …”
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Between Objective and Subjective Architectural Experiences: Conceptualizing Refractive Neuroarchitecture Phenomenology by Yongjun Shin

“…Whereas both modes of human experience with the built environment are inseparable in real life, they have often been evaluated as seemingly antithetical and distinct approaches. …”
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