Accumulation and effect of contaminants in soil biota following waste stream application in agriculture: A European perspective by Iris L. Schaap, Marjolein Derks, Peter W.G. Groot Koerkamp, Nico W. van den Brink

“…In particular, behavioural changes in soil organisms, which significantly influence soil functionality and ecosystem processes, remain underexplored. …”
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Genome-wide association mapping identifies a new arsenate reductase enzyme critical for limiting arsenic accumulation in plants. by Dai-Yin Chao, Yi Chen, Jiugeng Chen, Shulin Shi, Ziru Chen, Chengcheng Wang, John M Danku, Fang-Jie Zhao, David E Salt

“…Complementation verified the identity of HAC1, and expression in Escherichia coli lacking a functional arsenate reductase confirmed the arsenate reductase activity of HAC1. …”
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Near telomere-to-telomere genome assembly of the blackspot tuskfish (Choerodon schoenleinii) by Zhongdian Dong, Jiahao Gao, Yanfei Zhao, Jin Gao, Yusong Guo, Zhongduo Wang, Ning Zhang

“…Notably, telomeres were identified at both ends of 23 chromosomes, with 14 being completely gapless and only 12 gaps detected across the remaining nine. A total of 24,524 protein-coding genes were annotated, with 96.25% assigned functional annotations. …”
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Explainable artificial intelligence of DNA methylation-based brain tumor diagnostics by Salvatore Benfatto, Martin Sill, David T. W. Jones, Stefan M. Pfister, Felix Sahm, Andreas von Deimling, David Capper, Volker Hovestadt

“…Here, we describe an interpretable framework to explain the classifier’s decisions. We show that functional genomic regions of various sizes are predominantly employed to distinguish between different tumor classes, ranging from enhancers and CpG islands to large-scale heterochromatic domains. …”
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Characteristics of Plasmodium vivax apicomplexan amino acid transporter 8 (PvApiAT8) in the cationic amino acid transport by Wang-Jong Lee, Ernest Mazigo, Jin-Hee Han, Seok Ho Cha

“…PvApiAT8 was sodium-independent and functioned at pH levels between 6.5 and 8.5, with no efflux activity observed. …”
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In Vivo Assessment of Bone Regeneration in Alginate/Bone ECM Hydrogels with Incorporated Skeletal Stem Cells and Single Growth Factors. by David Gothard, Emma L Smith, Janos M Kanczler, Cameron R Black, Julia A Wells, Carol A Roberts, Lisa J White, Omar Qutachi, Heather Peto, Hassan Rashidi, Luis Rojo, Molly M Stevens, Alicia J El Haj, Felicity R A J Rose, Kevin M Shakesheff, Richard O C Oreffo

“…The proposed hydrogel system functioned without the need for growth factor incorporation or an exogenous inducible cell source. …”
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The effect of exercise on the immune response in different environmental conditions by Y Mehri Alvar, F Nazem, AA Sayari, Z Sayevand, S Karami, F Erfani

“…It is illustrated that abnormal environments are the primary source of physiological stresses which can disarrange the function of immune system. …”
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Comparative analysis of gut symbionts in Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) and their dietary substrate, sauce-flavored Daqu by Jun Lü, Shan Xu, Can Teng, Rujia Huang, Guiqin Xiong, Qin Cheng

“…., Weissella) were scarce in guts (0.6%) and vice versa. Fungal source tracking revealed SFD contributed 89–94% of gut fungi, vastly exceeding bacterial inputs (2.8–5%). …”
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Discovery of a new subgroup of sulfur dioxygenases and characterization of sulfur dioxygenases in the sulfur metabolic network of Acidithiobacillus caldus. by Wei Wu, Xin Pang, Jianqiang Lin, Xiangmei Liu, Rui Wang, Jianqun Lin, Linxu Chen

“…We cloned and expressed these genes, and detected the SDO activity of recombinant protein A5904_0421 by a GSH-dependent in vitro assay. …”
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Implementation of Halal Label as an Intangible Asset on Food and Beverage Business Sustainability by M. Mukhlis Amrullah, Gugus Irianto, Noval Adib

“…The results indicate that UB Coffee's management views the Halal Label as valuable and a source of pride, supporting UB Coffee's educational function as part of the educational institution UB and interpreting it as a shared value and commitment. …”
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Investigation of some probiotic properties of Lactobacillaceae strains isolated from traditional Tulum cheese in Turkey by Eda Kiliç Kanak, Suzan Öztürk Yilmaz

“…Important information was obtained on the probiotic and functional properties of Lactobacillaceae strains isolated from traditionally fermented Tulum cheese, which can be used as a rich source of probiotic bacteria. …”
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Chronic low back pain: Evaluation and management by A.R. Last, K. Hulbert

“…A surgical evaluation may be considered for select patients with functional disabilities or refractory pain despite multiple nonsurgical treatments.…”
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Psycho-Theological Learning Model to Improve Mental Resilience in Muslim Adolescents by Muhammad Zamzam, Winsidi Winsidi

“…The research utilized a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design to explore the lived experiences of Muslim adolescents undergoing such learning. Data were sourced from purposively selected teachers and students actively engaged in faith-based character education programs. …”
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FOOD SECURITY AND INCOME DIVERSIFICATION NEXUS: USDA APPROACH by Kazeem Oriyomi ABOABA, Akeem Adesina AKAMO, Damilare Michael FADIJI, Tohib Oyeyode OBALOLA

“…The result of the information function revealed that the scale is adaptable for this study. …”
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Hybridization in Metal Wire Additive Manufacturing: A Case Study of an Impeller by Shahu R. Karade, Siddhartha Siddhartha, Neel Kamal Gupta, Ganesan G, K. P. Karunakaran, Henning Zeidler

“…Additive manufacturing (AM) has evolved to enable the direct production of functional components through the hybridization of additive and subtractive processes. …”
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Remote work – the new normal needs more research by Annina Ropponen

“…Different Methods to Detect Stress in Knowledge Workers: A Pilot Study for Long-term Monitoring. …”
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Multi-directional deformation for coordinating isotropy and strength-ductility synergy in a CoCrNi alloy by Na Lin, Zhicheng Miao, Mingcan Li, Rumeng Huang, Kaiyuan Zheng, Zhaowen Huang, Donghui Wen, Cong Zhang, Anding Wang

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Morpho-Molecular and Genomic Characterization of <i>Penicillium mexicanum</i> Isolates Retrieved from a Forsaken Gold Mine by João Trovão, Fabiana Soares, Diana Sofia Paiva, António Portugal

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MDV ClimEx: An open-source tool for exploring climate anomalies in the McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica by Renée F. Brown, Gavin P. Wagner

“…In the McMurdo Dry Valleys (MDVs), three decades of high-resolution meteorological monitoring offer a rare opportunity to characterize climate baselines and detect anomalous conditions that may signal extreme events capable of triggering hydrological and ecological responses. …”
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An Affordable AI-Driven and 3D-Printed Personalized Myoelectric Prosthesis: Design, Development, and Assessment by Enzo Romero, Jose G. Garcia, Magno Parra, Sebastian Caballa, Alejandro M. Saldarriaga, Edson F. Luque, Dante J. Rodriguez, Victoria E. Abarca, Dante A. Elias

“…Conventional myoelectric prostheses, while offering functional restoration, have limited adaptability and high cost. …”
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