Optimizing maize germination forecasts with random forest and data fusion techniques by Lili Wu, Yuqing Xing, Kaiwen Yang, Wenqiang Li, Guangyue Ren, Debang Zhang, Huiping Fan

“…Traditional methods for detecting seed germination rates often involve lengthy experiments that result in damaged seeds. …”
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Association of Trace Elements with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women—A Case-Control Study by Tinkara Srnovršnik, Bojana Pinter, Milena Horvat, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Ingrid Falnoga, Darja Mazej, Ivan Verdenik, Irma Virant-Klun

“…This case–control study aimed to determine levels of essential TEs (manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), selenium (Se), molybdenum (Mo)) and non-essential TEs (arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), lead (Pb)) in urine, whole blood, and serum to investigate a possible association with kidney and liver function, endocrine and metabolic parameters, and environmental and lifestyle sources of potential exposure and provide possible recommendations. …”
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Characteristics of chemically induced liver progenitors derived from a pig model of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. by Masayuki Fukumoto, Daisuke Miyamoto, Akihiko Soyama, Takanobu Hara, Yasuhiro Maruya, Peilin Li, Hajime Matsushima, Kazushige Migita, Takahiro Enjoji, Hanako Tetsuo, Takuro Fujita, Mampei Yamashita, Hajime Imamura, Tomohiko Adachi, Kengo Kanetaka, Takahiro Ochiya, Susumu Eguchi

“…In contrast, markers of functional MH after re-differentiation were only detected in the healthy group. …”
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Mid-infrared Ensemble Variability of Broad-line and Narrow-line Seyfert 1 Galaxies by Zhipeng Hu, Lisheng Mao

“…The MIR variability of the combined sample is positively correlated with black hole mass and the FWHM of the H β emission line at long rest-frame time lags. (4) The long-term MIR variability of the combined sample may be mainly driven by the Eddington ratio. (5) For BLSy1 galaxies, the MIR variability of radio-detected sources is greater than that of radio-undetected sources, whereas for NLSy1 galaxies, the opposite is true.…”
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Glucose Sensing in Saliva by Jacopo Giaretta, Riccardo Zulli, Theja Prabhakar, Ronil J. Rath, Sina Naficy, Sara Spilimbergo, Paul S. Weiss, Syamak Farajikhah, Fariba Dehghani

“…Abstract Glucose plays critical roles in many human body functions, above all as a source of energy. Abnormal levels of glucose are correlated to different diseases, importantly including diabetes. …”
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Synthesis and Production of Sweet-Tasting Protein in E. coli and Purification by Amylose Resin by F. Mansouri

“…MBP-brazzein system permits large-scale functional expression and purification of recombinant soluble proteins, providing a basis for the future study of structure and function of brazzein.…”
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Multiwavelength Constraints on the Local Black Hole Occupation Fraction by Colin J. Burke, Priyamvada Natarajan, Vivienne F. Baldassare, Marla Geha

“…We also constrain the extremely low-luminosity end ( L _bol ≲ 10 ^40 erg s ^−1 ) of the active galactic nucleus (AGN) luminosity functions at z = 0. Our AGN luminosity functions are broadly consistent with an extrapolation of the shallow slope of the AGN luminosity functions from previous work.…”
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Sodium formate induces development-dependent intestinal epithelial injury via necroptosis and apoptosis by Jingjing Wei, Yuan Tian, Meiqi Guan, Jinshu Wei, Yong Ji, Guozhong Tao, Karl G. Sylvester

“…Mice were sacrificed after 24 h of feces collection, and the blood and small intestinal tissues were collected to detect the pathological damage of intestinal tissue, intestinal permeability, oxidative stress indicators including SOD, HO-1, MDA, and 4-HNE, inflammatory cytokines including IL-1β, TNF-α and IL-6, mitochondrial function such as ATP and PGC-1α in mice intestinal tissue, indicators of the cell death modes including necroptosis-related protein RIPK1 and p-MLKL, and apoptosis- related protein cleaved-caspase-3 and p-AKT (S473).Results NaF treatment significantly damaged intestinal epithelial tissue and barrier function, caused mitochondrial dysfunction, manifesting as decreased ATP and PGC-1α levels, increased lipid peroxidation products MDA and 4-HNE, depleted antioxidant enzyme SOD, and upregulated the expression of HO-1. …”
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Agarwood leaf ethanol extract provides neuroprotective properties and promotes cholinergic differentiation of HT22 hippocampal neurons by Kishoree K. Kumaree, James M. Brimson, Kanika Verma, Siriporn Chuchawankul, Tewin Tencomnao, Anchalee Prasansuklab

“…Abstract Neurodegenerative diseases, characterized by the loss or damage of neurons, represent a growing global health concern. Plants are a rich source of naturally occurring compounds with immense therapeutic potential. …”
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Multimodal imaging of dark without pressure in high myopia reveals evidence that photoreceptor microscopic lesions may be reversible by Qingge Guo, Xiuxiu Jin, Xiaoyu Xin, Xiaohong Guo, Shuai Ming, Yuxiang Li, Bo Lei

“…Previous studies have concluded that DWP alone has no impact visual acuity, visual field, or other visual functions. This study aims to reveal the multimodal imaging manifestations of DWP in high myopia and to explore its impact on retinal function. …”
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Behavioral measure of the light‐adapted visual sensitivity of white‐tailed deer by Bradley S. Cohen, David A. Osborn, George R. Gallagher, Robert J. Warren, Karl V. Miller

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PPI-GA: A Novel Clustering Algorithm to Identify Protein Complexes within Protein-Protein Interaction Networks Using Genetic Algorithm by Naeem Shirmohammady, Habib Izadkhah, Ayaz Isazadeh

“…Any disturbance in proteins interactive network can act as a source for biological disorders and various diseases such as Alzheimer and cancer. …”
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Presepsin as a sepsis biomarker by K. A. Trunova

“…The review includes 42 Russian-language and English-language  sources. Particular attention was paid to comparative studies on the role of presepsin and other bio-markers in the diagnosis of sepsis.Results. …”
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The transcription factor Ste12 mediates the regulatory role of the Tmk1 MAP kinase in mycoparasitism and vegetative hyphal fusion in the filamentous fungus Trichoderma atroviride. by Sabine Gruber, Susanne Zeilinger

“…Here we analyzed the functions of the T. atroviride Ste12 transcription factor whose orthologue in yeast is targeted by the Fus3 and Kss1 MAP kinases. …”
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Transcriptome analysis of corpora lutea in domestic cats (Felis catus) reveals strong differences in gene expression of various hormones, hormone receptors and regulators across di... by Beate C. Braun, Michał M. Hryciuk, Dorina Meneghini

“…Abstract In the domestic cat (Felis catus), the corpus luteum (CL) is the main source of progestogen during pregnancy. Here, we studied gene expression changes in different life cycle stages of the CL of pseudopregnant cats to identify potential regulatory factors. …”
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Neural Correlates of Changes in a Visual Search Task due to Cognitive Training in Seniors by Nele Wild-Wall, Michael Falkenstein, Patrick D. Gajewski

“…This study aimed to elucidate the underlying neural sources of near transfer after a multidomain cognitive training in older participants in a visual search task. …”
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A Gradient Grating Period Guided-Mode Resonance Spectrometer by Hsin-Yun Hsu, Yi-Hsuan Lan, Cheng-Sheng Huang

“…In this study, a GGP-GMR spectrometer less than 3 mm long that can achieve a wavelength detection range of 200 nm was demonstrated to reconstruct various incident spectra, including a single wavelength of light with a resolution of 0.5 nm, a single wavelength of light with varying intensity levels, and dual incident light sources.…”
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Evaluation of Adulticidal Clorine with Black Sand, White Sand and Silica Sand for Decline Coliform Bacteria by Rezania Asyfiradayati, Eni Budiyati, Mitoriana Porusia, Muhammad Rivandi Athaya, Afnan Zain Muzakki, Jenita Berlian Nindyasari, Siti Rohana Mohd Yatim

“…Methods: The study population comprised all water sources in the Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Village area, with a total sample volume of 720 litres. …”
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Real-time monitoring of tea volatiles using soft ionization by chemical reaction in transfer with an online sampling interface by Tiange Gu, Jingyi Sun, Saiting Wang, Xiaokun Duan, Hongli Li, Charles Liu, David Da Yong Chen

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Genome-Wide Scan for Copy Number Variations in Chinese Merino Sheep Based on Ovine High-Density 600K SNP Arrays by Yuezhen Tian, Jing An, Xinning Zhang, Jiang Di, Junmin He, Ayinuer Yasen, Yanpin Ma, Gaohaer Sailikehan, Xixia Huang, Kechuan Tian

“…To generate a comprehensive CNVR map of the ovine genome, we conducted genome-wide CNV detection using genotyping data from 285 fine wool sheep. …”
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