Leveraging artificial intelligence for photo identification to aid CITES enforcement in combating illegal trade of the endangered humphead wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) by C. Y. Hau, W. K. Ngan, Y. Sadovy de Mitcheson, Y. Sadovy de Mitcheson, Y. Sadovy de Mitcheson

“…A Licence to Possess system for CITES is implemented in the city to regulate the quota of live wild-sourced CITES specimens, including humphead wrasse, held at each registered trading premise and ensure traceability through documentation. …”
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Advances in In Vitro and In Vivo Bioreactor-Based Bone Generation for Craniofacial Tissue Engineering by Emma Watson, Antonios G. Mikos

“…In vivo bioreactors utilize the patient’s own body as a source of cells and of nutrient transfer and involve the implantation of a scaffold with or without growth factors adjacent to vasculature, followed by the eventual transfer of vascularized, mineralized tissue to the defect site. …”
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Unraveling the impact of blood RANKL and OPG levels on Alzheimer's disease: Independent of bone mineral density and inflammation by Xingzhi Guo, Wenzhi Shi, Juanjuan Lu, Peng Tang, Rui Li

“…Three distinct AD genome‐wide association study (GWAS) data sets from the International Genomics of Alzheimer's Project (IGAP), UK Biobank (UKB), and FinnGen were utilized. Summary‐level data on blood sRANKL and OPG were sourced from deCODE Genetics. …”
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Heterogeneous transfer learning model for improving the classification performance of fNIRS signals in motor imagery among cross-subject stroke patients by Jin Feng, YunDe Li, ZiJun Huang, Yehang Chen, SenLiang Lu, RongLiang Hu, QingHui Hu, YuYao Chen, XiMiao Wang, Yong Fan, Jing He

“…IntroductionMotor imagery functional near-infrared spectroscopy (MI-fNIRS) offers precise monitoring of neural activity in stroke rehabilitation, yet accurate cross-subject classification remains challenging due to limited training samples and significant inter-subject variability. …”
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Resolving Turbulence Drivers in Two Luminous Obscured Quasars with JWST/NIRSpec Integral Field Unit by Mandy C. Chen, Hsiao-Wen Chen, Michael Rauch, Andrey Vayner, Weizhe Liu, David S. N. Rupke, Jenny E. Greene, Nadia L. Zakamska, Dominika Wylezalek, Guilin Liu, Sylvain Veilleux, Nicole P. H. Nesvadba, Caroline Bertemes

“…In this Letter, we investigate the turbulence and energy injection in the extended nebulae surrounding two luminous obscured quasars, WISEA J100211.29+013706.7 ( z = 1.5933) and SDSS J165202.64+172852.3 ( z = 2.9489). Utilizing high-resolution data from the NIRSpec integral field unit onboard the James Webb Space Telescope, we analyze the velocity fields of line-emitting gas in and around these quasars and construct the second-order velocity structure functions (VSFs) to quantify turbulent motions across different spatial scales. …”
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What can we learn from The Teahouse? Exploring the spoken grammar in a drama text as a resource for teaching spoken conversational Chinese by Jianfei Chen

“…By analyzing the language used in The Teahouse (1957), a classic Chinese play, this study identifies features of spoken Chinese grammar with a focus on the distinct structures of functionally motivated casual conversation. Utilizing Cullen and Kuo’s categorization of spoken grammar (2007), the analysis offers a new perspective on spoken Chinese, highlighting the interpersonal nature of casual conversation and its implications for teaching spoken grammar. …”
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Multi-domain rule-based phenotyping algorithms enable improved GWAS signal by Abigail Newbury, Ahmed Elhussein, Gamze Gürsoy

“…Abstract Biobanks are a rich source of data for genome-wide association studies (GWAS). …”
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Prognostic predictions in psychosis: exploring the complementary role of machine learning models by Metten Somers, Hugo G Schnack, Rene S Kahn, Diane F van Rappard, Frank L Gerritse, Edwin van Dellen, Violet van Dee, Seyed M Kia, Caterina Fregosi, Wilma E Swildens, Anne Alkema, Albert Batalla, Coen van den Berg, Danko Coric, Lotte G Dijkstra, Arthur van den Doel, Livia S Dominicus, John Enterman, Marte Z van der Horst, Fedor van Houwelingen, Charlotte S Koch, Lisanne E M Koomen, Marjan Kromkamp, Michelle Lancee, Brian E Mouthaan, Eline J Regeer, Raymond W J Salet, Jorgen Straalman, Marjolein H T de Vette, Judith Voogt, Inge Winter-van Rossum, Wiepke Cahn

“…Integrating predictions from both sources may help reduce individual biases and improve accuracy. …”
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In Vitro Differentiation and Maturation of Human Embryonic Stem Cell into Multipotent Cells by Amer Mahmood, Claudio Napoli, Abdullah Aldahmash

“…The next challenge will be to demonstrate the functional utility of these cells, both in vitro and in preclinical models of bone and vascular diseases.…”
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Enhanced recovery pathway for older people with hip fracture and cognitive impairment in acute hospitals: the PERFECTED research programme including an RCT by Chris Fox, Simon P Hammond, Lee Shepstone, Fiona Poland, Catherine Henderson, Tamara Backhouse, Bridget Penhale, Simon Donell, Martin Knapp, Douglas Lewins, Alasdair MacLullich, Martyn Patel, Opinder Sahota, Toby O Smith, Justin Waring, Jane L Cross

“…In the 12 months after fracture, patients are at increased risk of cognitive and functional decline, admission to long-term care institutions and higher mortality. …”
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Linguosemiotics of Proper Names in Novel ‘Night Watch’ by S. Lukyanenko by N. V. Labunets, D. E. Ertner, E. N. Ertner

“…This article addresses the issue of linguosemiotic interpretation of proper names functioning in a literary text. The research aims to identify the linguosemiotic specificity of onyms through which the fantastic world of the work in the urban fantasy genre is constructed. …”
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Normal T cell selection occurs in CD205-deficient thymic microenvironments. by William E Jenkinson, Kyoko Nakamura, Andrea J White, Eric J Jenkinson, Graham Anderson

“…The array of peptides utilized for positive selection appears to play a key role in shaping TCR repertoire and influencing T cell functionality. …”
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Bioinformatic Analysis of Apoptosis-Related Genes in Preeclampsia Using Public Transcriptomic and Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Datasets by Liu L, Li X, Yang H, Xu F, Dong X

“…When integrated into the diagnostic nomogram, they showed clinical utility and affected cell functions. In the immune profile of PE, monocytes decreased, resting NK cells increased, and the activities of APC, checkpoint, T-cell co-stimulation, and MHC class I pathways reduced. …”
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Green Electrode Processing Enabled by Fluoro‐Free Multifunctional Binders for Lithium‐Ion Batteries by Xiuyu Jin, Ziting Zhu, Qiusu Miao, Chen Fang, Di Huang, Raynald Giovine, Linfeng Chen, Chaochao Dun, Jeffrey J. Urban, Yanbao Fu, Defu Li, Katie Liu, Yunfei Wang, Tianyu Zhu, Chenhui Zhu, Wei Tong, Gao Liu

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DPmoire: a tool for constructing accurate machine learning force fields in moiré systems by Jiaxuan Liu, Zhong Fang, Hongming Weng, Quansheng Wu

“…To address this challenge, We introduce a robust methodology for the construction of machine learning potentials specifically tailored for moiré structures and present an open-source software package DPmoire designed to facilitate this process. …”
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Citizen scientists for MoveApps: Innovations and insights from volunteer coders in wildlife conservation by Andrea Kölzsch, Kamran Safi, Margaux M. Armfield, Chloe Beaupre, Emily Bennitt, Matthias Böck, William Brown, Christoph Eichler, Wolfgang Fielder, Clemens Hahn, Varalika Jain, Matthew W. Ketchin, Jed A. Long, Alexander V. Merdian‐Tarko, Lauren Minchin, Tomé Neves deMatos, Ambati Rakesh, Ockert Louis vanSchalkwyk, Martin Wikelski, Anne K. Scharf

“…To bridge this gap, we propose involving a novel group of citizen scientists: volunteer code developers. Utilizing the modular, open‐source analysis platform MoveApps, we were able to engage 12 volunteer coders in a challenge to create tools for movement ecology, aimed at animal conservation. …”
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Isolate Circulating Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Without Growth Factor Administration and Using Density Gradient by Jason Ma, Chung-Chuan Hsiung, Tzu-Hsien Yang, Hsiu-Yen Sun, Ming-Ling Kuo

“…Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are recognized for their differentiation and immune regulation capabilities, which enhance their potential for treating various diseases. MSCs can be sourced from diverse tissues, with peripheral blood (PB) serving as a viable alternative to bone marrow. …”
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Production of Bacterial β-Galactosidase Using Wastes of Dairy Industry by Safaa Salah El-Din Taha, Osama Abd El-Hamid Ibrahim, Einas Hamed El-Shatoury, Amany Mohamed El-Deeb, Hayam Abd El-Naby Sayed

“…A peak β-galactosidase activity of 5.523 U/ ml was recorded at a pH 7, a lactose concentration of 4.6 %, UF-cheese permeate serving as a carbon source, 2 % potassium nitrate (KNO₃) as a nitrogen source, an inoculum size of 5%, and incubated at 37 ºC for 24 h. …”
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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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Predicting bacterial phenotypic traits through improved machine learning using high-quality, curated datasets by Julia Koblitz, Lorenz Christian Reimer, Rüdiger Pukall, Jörg Overmann

“…Abstract Predicting prokaryotic phenotypes—observable traits that govern functionality, adaptability, and interactions—holds significant potential for fields such as biotechnology, environmental sciences, and evolutionary biology. …”
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