Anti-inflammatory and barrier repair mechanisms of active components in Daemonorops draco Bl. for UVB-induced skin damage by Xingyi Wu, Ying Zhang, Fan Yi, Zaijun Geng, Miaomiao Guo, Xiao Ling, Jun Li, Li Li

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Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of SNPs and InDels of <i>Capsicum annuum</i> var. <i>glabriusculum</i> from Mexico Based on Whole Genome Sequencing by Valeria Itzel Moreno-Contreras, Ma. Carmen E. Delgado-Gardea, Jesús A. Ramos-Hernández, Alfonso Mendez-Tenorio, Hugo Varela-Rodríguez, Blanca Sánchez-Ramírez, Zilia Y. Muñoz-Ramírez, Rocío Infante-Ramírez

“…This study provides knowledge of the principal functions associated with high- and moderate-impact variants and supplies a resource for further investigations of the genetic characteristics of these chiltepin peppers.…”
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Single-cell transcriptomic profiling reveals a novel signature of necrotizing granulomatous lesions in the lungs of Mycobacterium tuberculosis-infected C3HeB/FeJ mice by Shintaro Seto, Shiho Omori, Hajime Nakamura, Hajime Nakamura, Minako Hijikata, Naoto Keicho, Naoto Keicho

“…In conclusion, our results provide the immune landscape of necrotizing granulomas and reveal novel functional states of macrophages contributing to TB pathogenesis.…”
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New Thermoelectric Sensor Adapted to Realize an Infrared Radiations Detector by Mohammed Rahmoun, Khalid Hachami, Abdelwahad Touil, Benaissa Bellach, Mohammed Bailich, Ammar Merdani

“…The present paper deals with the design and the realization of a new thermoelectric sensor (Seebeck), sensitive to the infrared radiations emitted by different sources. The function mechanism utilizes radiative absorption phenomena, heat transfer, and thermoelectric effects. …”
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Impact of health literacy in patients with chronic musculoskeletal disease--systematic review. by Yoon K Loke, Ina Hinz, Xia Wang, Gill Rowlands, David Scott, Charlotte Salter

“…The sample sizes may not have been sufficiently large to enable detection of significant associations.<h4>Conclusions</h4>The current evidence does not show a consistent association between low health literacy and poorer functional outcomes in patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions. …”
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Assessing the Biodegradation of Low-Density Polyethylene Films by <i>Candida tropicalis</i> SLNEA04 and <i>Rhodotorula mucilaginosa</i> SLNEA05 by Randa Harrat, Ghania Bourzama, Gaëtan Burgaud, Emmanuel Coton, Aymen Bourezgui, Boudjema Soumati

“…SEM analysis revealed morphological alterations, including cracks and holes, ATR-FTIR detected new functional groups (alcohols, alkynes, aldehydes, alkenes and ketones), while XRD identified changes in the polymer crystallinity and phase composition. …”
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Identification of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) potentially associated with residual feed intake in Qinchuan beef cattle by hypothalamus and duodenum RNA-Seq data by Zonghua Su, Chenglong Li, Chaoyun Yang, YanLing Ding, Xiaonan Zhou, Junjie Xu, Chang Qu, Yuangang Shi, Cong-Jun Li, Xiaolong Kang

“…RNA-Seq data contain an extensive resource of untapped SNPs. Therefore, hypothalamic and duodenal tissues from ten extreme RFI individuals were collected, and transcriptome sequenced in this study. …”
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Nurses’ usage of validated tools to assess for delirium in general acute care settings: A scoping review protocol [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Aoibhinn Boyd, Leona Bannon, Marcia Kirwan

“…It often affects hospital in-patients and is associated with an increased risk of mortality, dementia, and functional decline. Delirium can be detected through the use of validated assessment tools, administered by nurses, and early detection is associated with improved outcomes for patients. …”
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Adaptive conflict resolution for IoT transactions: A reinforcement learning-based hybrid validation protocol by Mohammad A. Al Khaldy, Ahmad Nabot, Ahmad al-Qerem, Issam Jebreen, Abdulbasit A. Darem, Asma A. Alhashmi, Mohammad Alauthman, Amjad Aldweesh

“…The RL-based mechanism continuously adapts decision-making by learning from system states, prioritizing transactions, and dynamically resolving conflicts using a reward function that accounts for key performance parameters, including the number of conflicting transactions, cost of aborting transactions, temporal validity constraints, and system resource utilization. …”
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In vitro regeneration and phytochemical evaluation of pippali (Piper longum) for conservation and therapeutic applications by ARIJITA MOHANTY, JYOTI PRAKASH SAHOO, KAILASH CHANDRA SAMAL

“…Infrared (IR) absorption analysis identified functional groups such as alcohols, amides, alkanes and carboxylic acids. …”
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Cortical layer-specific abnormalities in auditory responses in a mouse model of Fragile X Syndrome by Katrina E. Deane, Devin K. Binder, Khaleel A. Razak

“…Sensory sensitivity and temporal processing deficits in the auditory domain will affect development of language and cognitive functions. The mouse model for FXS, Fmr1 KO, has shown remarkably similar auditory processing phenotypes to patients with FXS. …”
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Mineral composition in mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis and clam Tapes decussatus from Faro Lake of Messina: risk assessment for human health by Fabio Bruno, Vincenzo Nava, Sebastiano Zappalà, Giovanna Lucrezia Costa, Francesco Fazio, Vincenzo Parrino, Patrizia Licata

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Application of microscopic smartphone attachment for remote preoperative lab testing by Kefan Song, Kefan Song, Alexander T. Adams, Alexander T. Adams

“…This device is designed to assist both healthcare providers in resource-limited settings and patients by offering a low-cost, portable diagnostic tool that enables both in-clinic and at-home testing.MethodsThe system was tested for adaptability and compatibility by transitioning from its original Android platform to an iOS platform. …”
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Exploring the Medicinal Potential of <i>Taraxacum Kok-Saghyz</i> (<i>TKS</i>) Using Widely Targeted Metabolomics by Michele Tan, Jeffrey Shih-Chieh Chu, Daniel Robin Swiger

“…This study presents the first comprehensive metabolic profile of <i>TKS</i>, highlighting its potential value beyond rubber production. The detection of numerous therapeutic secondary metabolites supports its promise as a pharmaceutical and nutraceutical resource. …”
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Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on School Dropout in Selected Primry Schools in Nyarusiza Sub-County Kisoro District. by Sibo, Dusabe Chris Jackson

“…Innovative approaches could be used such as applications of artificial intelligence in high-risk/high-traffic sites to enhance COVID-19 detection efficiency while protecting medical staff and the general public from cross-infections The government should establish a physical and automated platform for coordination and resource mobilization for support to the poor pupils and the most vulnerable groups affected by COVID-19-related lockdown.…”
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Current status of transcriptome sequencing technology in ruminants by Cui JiaYu, Song Lili, Wang Dawei, Liu ZhiLin, Zhang Xin, Jia Zelin, Zhang Yuhang, Xiong Huisheng, Wang Xueli

“…During the lactation stage of ruminants, transcriptome sequencing is used to screen for differentially expressed genes in blood tissue, which can identify candidate functional genes for milk production traits. Transcriptome sequencing can detect genes with low expression levels, identify new gene transcripts and alternative splicing events, detect and analyze the biological regulatory mechanisms of the body, reveal differences in gene expression levels during breeding, and reveal the interaction between hosts and pathogens. …”
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Genome Mining of Terpene Synthases from Fourteen <i>Streptomyces</i> Strains by Yuanyuan Li, Xi Xiang, Zhiyuan Ren, Rui Wang, Minghui Xie, Gen Li, Xiaohui Yan, Zhilong Zhao, Zixin Deng, Min Xu, Anwei Hou

“…A total of forty-eight TPSs were identified and categorized through phylogenetic analysis, and five representative TPSs distantly related to known TPSs were selected for functional investigation. Biochemical assays revealed that TAC28_6116 is a sesquiterpene synthase producing thujopsan-2β-ol (<b>1</b>) and thujopsene (<b>2</b>), marking the first report of thujopsan-2β-ol production from a bacterial source. …”
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Assessment of proximate composition, mineral element profile and antioxidant properties of the edible oyster mushroom grown in Bangladesh by Sharmin Sultana, Md Shamsuzzaman, Md. Abdus Satter Miah, Akhter Jahan Kakon, Abdullah Hel Mafi, Anupoma Sen, Md. Nurealam Siddiqui, Debu Kumar Bhattacharjya

“…Our result suggests that these studied oyster mushrooms could be a good source of nutrition and antioxidants, which could be used as functional foods.…”
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Pyruvate formate lyase regulates fermentation metabolism and virulence of Streptococcus suis by Qingying Fan, Haikun Wang, Shuo Yuan, Yingying Quan, Rishun Li, Li Yi, Aiqing Jia, Yuxin Wang, Yang Wang

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Unlocking the potential of circulating small extracellular vesicles in neurodegenerative disease through targeted biomarkers and advancements in biosensing by Saqer Al Abdullah, Ivy Cocklereece, Kristen Dellinger

“…Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) gradually affect neurons impacting both their function and structure, and they afflict millions worldwide. …”
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