Electroacupuncture Alleviates Neuropathic Pain through Regulating miR-206-3p Targeting BDNF after CCI by Wenzhan Tu, Jingjing Yue, Xuqing Li, Qiaoyun Wu, Guanhu Yang, Shengcun Li, Qiangsan Sun, Songhe Jiang

“…The current study explores the underlying mechanisms of EA in neuropathic pain of chronic constriction injury (CCI) rats. Material/Methods. Overall, 126 Sprague-Dawley (200-250 g) rats were divided into nine groups randomly: the sham-operated, CCI, CCI+EA, CCI+sham EA, CCI+NS, CCI+AAV-NC, CCI+AAV-miR-206-3p, CCI+EA+NS, and CCI+EA+AAV-miR-206-3p groups. …”
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The collection of oat genetic resources held by VIR as a source of information on the history of cultivation and taxonomy of the genus, and breeding trends (a review) by I. G. Loskutov, E. V. Blinova, A. A. Gnutikov

“…The passport database contains detailed information about all accessions of the collection, which makes it possible to improve the work with the oat collection, including safe preservation of accessions and their effective evaluation and use as source material for breeding in the leading breeding centers of Russia.Thus, the global oat collection at VIR has factual and potential value for the sustainable development of environmentally friendly agriculture, efficient processing of agricultural products, and production of safe and high-quality food products, including functional foods.…”
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Acute oral toxicity study of novel polyherbal formulations by using wistar rats and Swiss albino mice as per OECD 425 TG by Ramkishan Jatoth, S.P Dhanabal, V. Senthil, T. Ganesh, Jubie Selvaraj, P.S. Venkatesan

“…Mice and rats are normally used in safety studies because of their susceptibility to toxic challenges, tumor induction, and carcinogenicity. Material and Methods: 1 % CMC, Hydaljss08, Immunoboost-Tab polyherbal formulations, female rats, and albino mice. …”
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PERCEPTION OF ONLINE VERSUS PHYSICAL LEARNING AMONGUNIVERSITY STUDENTS by Ramna Shafique, Muhammad Abdullah, Tooba Nasir, Sundas Salim, Sabrina Jam, Bina Fawad

“…However, medical students were more self-satisfied with online learning as it was time-saving, allowed them to learn at their own pace, provided continued access to online material, and offered the opportunity to study in comfortable surroundings compared to non-medical students. …”
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Phenology, biological and cultural control of the new almond pest Eurytoma amygdali (Hymenoptera, Eurytomidae) in Spain by Eugenia Rodrigo, Vicent Benedito, Pilar Xamaní, Manuel Baena, Francisco Ferragut

“…Area of study: Five Spanish provinces, important regions for almond production where E. amygdali causes serious harvest losses. Material and methods: Samples of different almond varieties were taken from ecological almond plots in the Spanish provinces of Valencia, Alicante, Albacete, Murcia and Cuenca. …”
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Sarcopenia and fat tissue distribution in patients with colorectal cancer by V. K. Lyadov, V. N. Yegiyev, A. P. Seryakov, O. V. Kucheruk, Ye. S. Darda, A. Z. Negardinov

“…To assess interrelation between received data and treatment results (mortality and postoperative morbidity rate). Material and methods. Original study included data of 113 patients, that were operated in surgical clinic of Federal State-Funded Institution «Medical-andrehabilitational center» of Ministry of Health and Social Development the Russian Federation from February, 2009 to November, 2011. …”
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Versatile waste sorting in small batch and flexible manufacturing industries using deep learning techniques by Arso M. Vukicevic, Milos Petrovic, Nebojsa Jurisevic, Marko Djapan, Nikola Knezevic, Aleksandar Novakovic, Kosta Jovanovic

“…The proposed approach has a high potential to facilitate deployment, increase productivity, lower expenses, and minimize errors in robotic waste sorting while enhancing overall recycling and material utilization in the manufacturing industry.…”
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Generation of microdissected DNA probes from metaphase chromosomes when chromosome identification by routine staining is impossible by K. S. Zadesenets, N. B. Rubtsov

“…One of the main requirements for successful application of this technique is a possibility for identification of the chromosome of interest during its dissection and collection of its material from metaphase plates spread on the coverslip. …”
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Возможности применения Опросника «7х7» (7 симптомов за 7 дней) для оценки динамики симптомов функциональной диспепсии и синдрома раздраженного кишечника... by V. T. Ivashkin, A. A. Sheptulin, Ye. A. Poluektova, D. V. Reykhart, A. V. Belostotsky, A. A. Drozdova, V. S. Arnautov

“…To study potential of «7×7» questionnaire to assess dynamics of patient’s state throughout treatment course at irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional dyspepsia (FD) and combination of these diseases. Material and methods. Original study included 50 patients (36 men and 16 women) aged 18 to 64 years with confirmed diagnoses of IBS, FD and their combination. …”
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The Impact of Multidisciplinary Discussion (MDD) in the Diagnosis and Management of Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Diseases by Ghofran Ageely, Carolina Souza, Kaissa De Boer, Saly Zahra, Marcio Gomes, Nha Voduc

“…The goal of this study was to assess the effect of MDD in providing a specific ILD diagnosis, changing the diagnosis provided upon referral, and to determine how often and in which way MDD altered management. Material and Methods. Retrospective observational study in an ILD referral tertiary academic center. …”
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Effects of ground bamboo application on weed suppression and rice production: a 3-year paddy field experiment by Masfiro Lailati, Yichen Shang, Thien Quang Huynh, Koji Ito, Naoya Katsumi, Yumiko Mizuuchi, Masaya Ino, Tadao Takashima, Nisikawa Usio

“…In this study, we tested the effects of ground bamboo as an organic mulching material or soil conditioner during a 3-year, agrochemical-free rice cultivation period. …”
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Characterization, Disintegration, and Dissolution Analyses of Carrageenan-Based Hard-Shell Capsules Cross-Linked with Maltodextrin as a Potential Alternative Drug Delivery System by Muhammad Al Rizqi Dharma Fauzi, Pratiwi Pudjiastuti, Esti Hendradi, Riyanto Teguh Widodo, Mohd. Cairul Iqbal Mohd. Amin

“…Hard-shell capsules commonly consist of gelatin which is not a universal material considering it is extracted from animal parts. …”
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Evaluation of spinal deformity and its progression in pyogenic spondylodiscitis: A retrospective MRI study of 59 cases by Andreas Kramer, Jonathan Neuhoff, Santhosh G. Thavarajasingam, Rebecca Sutherland, Hugh McCaughan, Benjamin Davies, Ehab Shiban, Florian Ringel, Andreas K. Demetriades

“…Research question: This study explores spinal deformity progression in conservatively treated patients and identifies predictive factors for deformity advancement. Material and methods: Retrospective cohort design with radiological data analysis from 59 patients with conservatively treated pyogenic spondylodiscitis. …”
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Prospective Evaluation of Unprocessed Core Needle Biopsy DNA and RNA Yield from Lung, Liver, and Kidney Tumors: Implications for Cancer Genomics by Mikhail T. Silk, Nina Mikkilineni, Tarik C. Silk, Emily C. Zabor, Irina Ostrovnaya, Ari A. Hakimi, James J. Hsieh, Etay Ziv, Natasha Rekhtman, Stephen B. Solomon, Jeremy C. Durack

“…Core needle biopsy techniques for cancer diagnostics yield a broad range of DNA and RNA for molecular pathology, though quantities are greater than what has been reported for FFPE processed material. Since non-formalin-fixed DNA is advantageous for molecular studies, workflows that optimize core needle biopsy yield for molecular characterization should be explored.…”
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The safety and efficacy of a protein-free diet with ketoacid analogues in chronic kidney disease-affected diabetic rats by Ahmed El-Sayed Nour El-Deen, Adel shallaby, Abdel Kader Ibrahim, Mohammed Abdel Aziz Mohammed, Ahmad Taha, Mohamed Zaeim Hafez Ahmed, Muhammad Abdelbaeth Elfiky, Ahmed A. Abd El-Rhman, Ahmed F. Abdel Ghany, Almoatazbellah Mahmoud Elsayed, Ahmed Noaman Ali, Ali Abdeslam

“…Objective: This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of a protein-free diet with ketoacid analogs in chronic kidney disease (CKD)-affected diabetic rats. Material and methods: Sixty adult male albino rats were grouped into six equal groups (G): G (1) Control group, G (2) Normal rats. …”
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Long-term results of antiviral therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis C with sustained virologic response by T. M. Ignatova, T. N. Lopatkina, V. P. Chulanov, Ye. V. Gaydasheva, S. N. Batskikh, G. V. Mikhaylovskaya, D. T. Abdurakhmanov, S. Yu. Karpov, Ye. N. Nikulkina, O. A. Chernova

“…To estimate frequency of late relapses and clinical outcomes in patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) with sustained virologic response (SVO) achievement at antiviral therapy (AVT).Material and methods. Overall 208 patients with CHC, including 12 at the stage of liver cirrhosis (LC), who achieved SVO were investigated. …”
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Factores de riesgos del cáncer de mama en mujeres de 40 años y más del policlínico 19 de abril en Cuba by Dayami Acosta Roblejo, Yunesys Rodríguez Fajardo, Caridad González Garlobo, Tania de la Caridad García Castellanos

“… Objetivo: Identificar los factores de riesgos del cáncer de mama en mujeres de 40 años y más en el consultorio N.o 8 del Policlínico 19 de abril, en el periodo de diciembre de 2020 a junio de 2021. Material y métodos: Estudio observacional descriptivo de corte transversal, de tipo retrospectivo, en 137 mujeres. …”
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Metabolomic approach to investigate <i>Dactylis glomerata</i> L. from the VIR collection by N. Yu. Malysheva, T. V. Shelenga, A. E. Solovyeva, T. B. Nagiev, N. V. Kovaleva, L. L. Malyshev

“…Vavilov Institute of Plant Genetic Resources (VIR). The material is represented by varieties and wild forms of various origin: the European part of the Russian Federation, Norway and Finland. …”
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Distribución de especies cinegéticas en los espacios adehesados de Extremadura: comparativa entre el siglo XVIII y los cotos de caza mayor actuales by Juan Ignacio Rengifo Gallego, Luz María Martín Delgado, José Manuel Sánchez Martín

“…Por una parte, analizar la distribución territorial de las especies de caza mayor a finales del siglo XVIII, basándose en los datos aportados por una fuente histórica de gran alcance, (Interrogatorio de la Real Audiencia de Extremadura de 1792) y, por otra parte, establecer una comparación con la actual distribución de los cotos de caza mayor situados sobre espacios adehesados. El material utilizado procede del Interrogatorio de la Real Audiencia de Extremadura de 1792, compuesto de 10 tomos. …”
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Gaining practical skills in handling firearms in modern realities and under martial law by M. V. Vladymyrov, A. O. Balats, Yu. Yu. Pustovyi, V. V. Pidhayna

“…The issues of promoting patriotic education and the development of special educational institutions for training future police officers were highlighted, and the need to improve the material and technical base, in particular, the importance of developing computer technologies and other modern teaching methods that will maximize the effect of the educational process in the training of law enforcement officers, was emphasized. …”
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