Minimal differences observed when comparing the morphological profiling of microglia obtained by confocal laser scanning and optical sectioning microscopy by Sânziana Godeanu, Sânziana Godeanu, Mădălina Iuliana Mușat, Anja Scheller, Anja Scheller, Eugen Osiac, Bogdan Cătălin, Bogdan Cătălin

“…Additionally, by investigating the difference in acquisition time between techniques and personal costs we were able to establish that the amortization could be made in 6.11 ± 2.93 years in the case of countries with a Human Development Index (HDI) = 7–9 and 7.06 ± 3.13 years, respectably, for countries with HDI < 7. As such, OSM systems seem a valid option if one just wants basic histological evaluation, and cLSM should be considered for groups that demand higher resolution or volumetric images.…”
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An unstable variant of GAP43 leads to neurodevelopmental deficiency by Mariko Noda, Ayumi Matsumoto, Hidenori Ito, Masayo Kagami, Toshihiro Tajima, Takayoshi Matsumura, Takanori Yamagata, Koh-ichi Nagata

“…Abstract Growth-associated protein 43 (GAP43) is a membrane-associated phosphoprotein predominantly expressed in the nervous systems, and controls axonal growth, branching, and pathfinding. …”
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Multifractal analysis of Bitcoin price dynamics by Cristian Bucur, Bogdan-George Tudorică, Adela Bâra, Simona-Vasilica Oprea

“…The log-log plot of fluctuation function Fq versus lag size demonstrates a power-law relationship, characteristic of multifractal systems. The empirical data’s alignment in log-log space suggests self-similarity in the Bitcoin time series, supporting multifractality. …”
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Unraveling mechanisms of electrolyte wetting process in three-dimensional electrode structures: Insights from realistic architectures by Fei Chen, Tianxin Chen, Zhenxuan Wu, Zihan Zhou, Kunjie Lu, Jinyao Su, Yihua Wang, Jianfeng Hua, Xin Lai, Xuebin Han, Minggao Ouyang, Yuejiu Zheng

“…The advancement of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) towards larger structures is considered the most efficient approach to enhance energy density in clean energy storage systems. However, this advancement poses significant challenges in terms of the filling and wetting processes of battery electrolytes. …”
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Compressive SAR Imaging Based on Modified Low-Rank and Sparse Decomposition by Jeong-Il Byeon, Wookyung Lee, Jihoon Choi

“…In this paper, we propose a novel imaging method for synthetic aperture radar (SAR) systems with compressive sensing (CS) by modifying the existing low-rank and sparse decomposition (LRSD) scheme. …”
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Micro-encapsulation of Si-Fe ultra-high temperature phase change material: Fabrication and basic energy storage properties by Wojciech Polkowski, Paolo Lai Zhong Lo Biundo, Jianmeng Jiao, Maria Wallin, Bartosz Kalicki, Jakub Ciftci, Łukasz Żrodowski, Adelajda Polkowska, Aleksandra Bętkowska, Filip Kateusz, Merete Tangstad

“…It was documented that the newly developed Si-Fe microcapsules exhibit high thermal energy storage density of ∼1 MWh/m3, strongly exceeding capabilities of lead-acid and Li-ion batteries, as well as these of the current state of the art latent heat thermal energy storage systems utilized in concentrated solar power applications.…”
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Vehicle Flow Detection and Tracking Based on an Improved YOLOv8n and ByteTrack Framework by Jinjiang Liu, Yonghua Xie, Yu Zhang, Haoming Li

“…Vehicle flow detection and tracking are crucial components of intelligent transportation systems. However, traditional methods often struggle with challenges such as the poor detection of small objects and low efficiency when processing large-scale data. …”
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Exploring the intricacies of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria interactions: an omics review by Kamogelo Mmotla, Nompumelelo R. Sibanyoni, Farhahna Allie, Lungile Sitole, Thendo Mafuna, Manamele D. Mashabela, Msizi I. Mhlongo

“…In this review, we undertake a thorough examination centred on the communication systems that regulate interactions among PGPR in the rhizosphere. …”
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Intra-Bone Marrow Administration of Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells Is a Promising Approach for Treating Osteoporosis by Hideki Agata, Yoshinori Sumita, Tatsuro Hidaka, Mayumi Iwatake, Hideaki Kagami, Izumi Asahina

“…However, it is not known if MSCs are effective for treating systemic bone diseases, as the risk for mortality following intravenous MSC administration has hindered research progress. …”
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Beyond metabolic messengers: Bile acids and TGR5 as pharmacotherapeutic intervention for psychiatric disorders by Arief Gunawan Darmanto, Ting-Lin Yen, Jing-Shiun Jan, Tran Thanh Duy Linh, Rajeev Taliyan, Chih-Hao Yang, Joen-Rong Sheu

“…We detail the synthesis and systemic functions of bile acids, their transformation by gut microbiota, and their impact across various neuropsychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder, general anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder, and bipolar disorder. …”
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Blood-based biomarkers in mild behavioral impairment: an updated overview by Efthalia Angelopoulou, Xenia Androni, Chiara Villa, Alexandros Hatzimanolis, Nikolaos Scarmeas, Sokratis Papageorgiou

“…A growing number of studies have recently begun to explore the relationship between MBI and several blood-based biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathology, neurodegeneration, as well as systemic metabolic and inflammatory dysregulation. …”
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Pyran-Squaraine as Photosensitizers for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: DFT/TDDFT Study of the Electronic Structures and Absorption Properties by Reda M. El-Shishtawy, Shaaban A. Elroby, Abdullah M. Asiri, Rifaat H. Hilal

“…In an effort to provide, assess, and evaluate a theoretical approach which enables designing efficient donor-acceptor dye systems, the electronic structure and optical properties of pyran-squaraine as donor-acceptor dyes used in dye-sensitized solar cells were investigated. …”
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Intraplaque Expression of C-Reactive Protein Predicts Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Severe Atherosclerotic Carotid Artery Stenosis by Aldo Bonaventura, François Mach, Aline Roth, Sébastien Lenglet, Fabienne Burger, Karim J. Brandt, Aldo Pende, Maria Bertolotto, Giovanni Spinella, Bianca Pane, Domenico Palombo, Franco Dallegri, Michele Cea, Nicolas Vuilleumier, Fabrizio Montecucco, Federico Carbone

“…Serum c-reactive protein (CRP) was suggested for the assessment of intermediate cardiovascular (CV) risk. Here, systemic or intraplaque CRP levels were investigated as predictors of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) in patients with severe carotid stenosis. …”
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Emboldening food security for global sustainability yoking artificial intelligence by Gull-e-laala Khan, Gulshan Irshad, Raina Ijaz, Sabah Javaid, Noor Tahir, Sajid Mehmood

“…From seed to fork a robust deep-learning systemic AI powered innovation models enhance global opportunities reshaping food industry and creating a resilient strategic transformation addressing food security following climate change challenges.…”
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Obesity increases DNA damage in the breast epithelium by Mohamed Gaber, Arnaud Quentel, Julia Holmes, Cassandra Lepetit, Hana Triki, Adam Wilson, Valerie Payne, Iliana Tenvooren, Cloé Dehours, Abigail Peoples, Mary L. Duet, Adam J. Katz, Thierry Pécot, Gwenola Bougras-Cartron, Pierre-François Cartron, Katherine L. Cook, Pierre-Alexandre Vidi

“…High BMI was associated with elevated systemic and tissue-level oxidative DNA damage across the lifespan, and we propose that the breast epithelium undergoing menstruous proliferation waves is particularly prone to the generation of DNA breaks from oxidative lesions. …”
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Electric sampling of soot particles in spreading non-premixed flames: methodology and influence of gravity by Li, Yutao, Bordino, Antoine, Guibaud, Augustin, Montero, David, Citerne, Jean-Marie, Consalvi, Jean-Louis, Torero, Jose, Legros, Guillaume

“…Finer strategies of spacecraft fire mitigation require more experimental data related to fire detection. Fire detection systems developed on Earth rely massively on the optical detection of soot particles, which are present in the smoke. …”
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Quantitative revealing of reversed tension-compression yield asymmetry of an extruded Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloy by Yuanqing Chi, Zihan Chen, Mingjie Shen, Mingyi Zheng, Weiqing Liu

“…The stronger strain hardening associated with <c+a> dislocations compared to other slip systems further enhances the compressive strength. …”
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First-Trimester Threatened Abortion: Can Red Blood Cell Distribution Width-Standard Deviation Predict Miscarriage? by Sebnem Karagun, Yusuf Dal, Hamza Yildiz, Sefanur Gamze Karaca, Ahmet Zeki Nessar, Ayhan Coskun

“…Notably, no statistically significant differences were identified in the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), derived NLR (DNLR), systemic inflammatory immune index (SII), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and delta neutrophil index (DNI). …”
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Advancing macromolecular structure determination with microsecond X-ray pulses at a 4th generation synchrotron by Julien Orlans, Samuel L. Rose, Gavin Ferguson, Marcus Oscarsson, Alejandro Homs Puron, Antonia Beteva, Samuel Debionne, Pascal Theveneau, Nicolas Coquelle, Jerome Kieffer, Paolo Busca, Jeremy Sinoir, Victor Armijo, Marcos Lopez Marrero, Franck Felisaz, Gergely Papp, Herve Gonzalez, Hugo Caserotto, Fabien Dobias, Jonathan Gigmes, Guillaume Lebon, Shibom Basu, Daniele de Sanctis

“…After validating the use of different sample delivery methods with various model systems, we applied SµX to an integral membrane receptor, where only a few thousands diffraction images were sufficient to obtain a fully interpretable electron density map for the antagonist istradefylline-bound A2A receptor conformation, providing access to the antagonist binding mode. …”
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Muon spectroscopy of a 12-phosphatetraphene with extremely efficient radical trapping properties by Shigekazu Ito, Kohei Yasuda, Keisuke Ishihara, Victoria L. Karner, Kenji M. Kojima, Iain McKenzie

“…The findings of this study could be fruitful in developing novel spin-functional materials featuring efficient radical capture and π-delocalized paramagnetic molecular systems.…”
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