Phytobacter sp. RSE02 is a rice seed endophytic plant probiotic bacterium with human probiotic features and cholesterol-lowering ability by Santosh Kumar Jana, Rajarshi Bhattacharya, Sunanda Mukherjee, Samudra Gupta, Subhra Prakash Hui, Ansuman Chattopadhyay, Swadesh Ranjan Biswas, Sukhendu Mandal

“…We examine the safety and probiotic potential of RSE02 in human cell lines, zebrafish, and mice. Notably, RSE02 can utilize cholesterol as its sole carbon source; however, it does not adhere to the Caco-2 cell line or the zebrafish gut. …”
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Unlocking iron: nutritional origins, metabolic pathways, and systemic significance by Zoha Imtiaz Malik, Muhammad Umer Ghafoor, Syed Hassan Bin Usman Shah, Juweria Abid, Umar Farooq, Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad, Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad

“…This review aims at providing a comprehensive analysis of iron’s dietary sources, metabolic role, physiological functioning, absorption enhancers and inhibitors, and systemic regulation, such as hepcidin’s role in iron homeostasis. …”
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Elucidating cardiomyocyte heterogeneity and maturation dynamics through integrated single-cell and spatial transcriptomics by Xiaoying Wang, Lizhi Cao, Rui Chang, Junwei Shen, Linlin Ma, Yanfei Li

“…Summary: The intricate development and functionality of the mammalian heart are influenced by the heterogeneous nature of cardiomyocytes (CMs). …”
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Progress Analysis and Development Prospects of Soil Ecological and Environmental Effects of Interlayer Construction by JIA Zhenjiang, WU Yangyang, LI Wangcheng, MA Dongxiang, CHEN Jihong, GAO Susu, NIU Xiaoxiao, XU Tianyuan

“…Within the framework of the dual carbon development pattern and multiple strategic overlapping context, the focus and direction of future research will be on innovating and technologically transforming new interlayer materials based on the efficient utilization of solid waste resources.…”
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Comprehensive Evaluation of Sugarcane Juice Quality Based on Principal Component and Cluster Analyses by Xianli LI, Honglin LI, Zhengmei YAN, Ze LU, Hongbo LOU, Lilian HE, Fusheng LI

“…The findings of this study provide a reference for the selection of high-quality resources and varieties of edible sugarcane, as well as a theoretical basis for the comprehensive utilization of each variety.…”
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In Vitro Osteogenic Potential of Green Fluorescent Protein Labelled Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Osteoprogenitors by Intekhab Islam, Gopu Sriram, Mingming Li, Yu Zou, Lulu Li, Harish K. Handral, Vinicus Rosa, Tong Cao

“…Human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) are potentially an unlimited source of healthy and functional osteoprogenitors (OPs) that could be utilized for bone regenerative applications. …”
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Bioprospecting the Endophytic Fungus, <i>Lasiodiplodia theobromae</i> MMPI, for the Integrated Production of Mycoprotein and Exocellular (1→6)-β-Glucan by Marcelo Luis Kuhn Marchioro, Gabrielli Aline Pietro Bom Candeia, Luana Malaquias Bertoleti, Aneli M. Barbosa-Dekker, Robert F. H. Dekker, Mário Antônio Alves da Cunha

“…In response to the growing demand for alternative protein sources and functional biomolecules for industrial applications, this study investigated the production of mycoprotein and extracellular (1→6)-β-D-glucan (lasiodiplodan) by the fungus <i>Lasiodiplodia theobromae</i> MMPI, establishing an integrated biotechnological platform. …”
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AMMap tool for additive manufacturing design, alloy discovery, and path planning by Alexander M Richter, Adam M Krajewski, Zhening Yang, Allison M Beese, Zi-Kui Liu

“…To define and navigate the high order chemical systems of CCMs/FGMs, the open-source tool, AMMap, has been developed utilizing open models and CALPHAD methods for thermodynamic computation. …”
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Research dynamics and frontier trends of orogenic gold deposits: a knowledge map based on bibliometrics by KeXin Liu, Nan Jiang, YongQiang Zhang

“…Orogenic gold deposits represent a vital component of global gold reserves, functioning as both significant sources of gold and essential indicators for understanding crustal metallogeny within collisional tectonic environments. …”
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Phanerochaete chrysosporium reduces heavy metal uptake in rice by affecting rhizosphere microbes and root metabolism by Renyan Duan, Yu Zhang, Qian Dai, Li Yang, Hui Yang, Fumin Meng, Wei Hu, Ping Zhang

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Genomic and secretomic analyses of Blastobotrys yeasts reveal key xylanases for biomass decomposition by Jonas Ravn, Amanda S. Ristinmaa, Scott Mazurkewich, Guilherme B. Dias, Johan Larsbrink, Cecilia Geijer

“…The enzymes they produce hold promise for biorefining applications, enabling efficient utilization of renewable xylan-rich plant biomass resources. …”
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Stacked ensemble model for accurate crop yield prediction using machine learning techniques by Ramesh V, Kumaresan P

“…Historically, such predictions have utilized diverse data sources, including agricultural, land, climatic, atmospheric, and other pertinent information. …”
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Fluorescent EGTA-derived carbon dots for turn on–off–on detection of Fe3+ and ascorbic acid via hydrothermal synthesis and cellular imaging by Kanwal Iqbal, Anam Iqbal, Wenwu Qin, Muhammad Imran, Zeeshan Ajmal, Imran Khan, Guolong Xing

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The biodegradation of low-density polyethylene by Bacillus species by Felicia E. Uwakwe, Tobias I.N. Ezejiofor, Ernest A.A. Anyalogbu, Toochukwu E. Ogbulie

“…The observations showed that these Bacillus spp. indigenous to Owerri Metropolis have the ability to degrade PE and utilize it as a carbon source, and it was concluded that biodegradation was achieved, and that PE which was regarded to be inert can be biodegraded when exposed to the right microorganisms.…”
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Exploring the Acceptance and Application of a Humanoid Robot: Insights from Three Field Studies

“…In culture, the robot primarily served as an information provider, whereas in daycare, it was most effective as a source of entertainment. Although participants found the robot intuitive and engaging, its limited perceived usefulness highlights the need for enhanced interactivity and functionality to maximize its economic and operational potential in addressing skilled labour shortages. …”
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Salinity Gradients Override Hydraulic Connectivity in Shaping Bacterial Community Assembly and Network Stability at a Coastal Aquifer–Reservoir Interface by Cuixia Zhang, Haiming Li, Mengdi Li, Qian Zhang, Sihui Su, Xiaodong Zhang, Han Xiao

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Productivity growth, economies of scale and scope in the water and sewerage industry: The Chilean case. by Maria Molinos-Senante, Alexandros Maziotis

“…Evaluating the performance and analyzing the cost drivers of water utilities is of great interest for water regulators and water sector managers. …”
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Exploring genomic loci and candidate genes associated with drought tolerance indices in spring wheat evaluated under two levels of drought by Mohamed Mosalam, Rahma A. Nemr, Maha Aljabri, Alaa A. Said, Mohamed El-Soda

“…Several novel and known genes, previously reported to have functions related to biotic and abiotic stresses response were linked to significant SNPs. …”
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Development of a warning model for drug-induced liver injury in the older patients by Qiaozhi Hu, Qiaozhi Hu, Xiaoqi Li, Xiaoqi Li, Dan Zou, Zhiyao He, Zhiyao He, Ting Xu

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A Digital Software Support Platform for Hyperthyroidism Management in South Korea: Markov Simulation Model-Based Cost-Effectiveness Analysis by Jung Hyun Kim, Jaeyong Shin, Man S Kim, Jae Hoon Moon

“…The analysis was conducted from the perspective of the health care system, with a 4.5% annual discount rate applied to costs and effectiveness and an inflation adjustment to 2022 values. Model inputs were sourced from clinical studies, publicly available datasets, and expert input, with outcomes measured in quality-adjusted life years (QALYs). …”
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