New insights in amino sugar metabolism by the gut microbiome by Wenqiang Shen, Jan Freark de Boer, Folkert Kuipers, Jingyuan Fu

“…Gut microorganisms inhabiting the intestinal tract play key roles in host’s health and disease. A properly functioning gut microbiome requires the availability of adequate carbon, nitrogen and energy sources. …”
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Research on the Method of Artificial Intelligence for Identifying Urban Land-Use Types Based on Areas of Interest (AOI) and Multi-Source Data by Miaoyi Li, Ningrui Zhu

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Preoperative and intraoperative neuromonitoring and mapping techniques impact oncological and functional outcomes in supratentorial function-eloquent brain tumours: a systematic re... by Asfand Baig Mirza, Amisha Vastani, Rishabh Suvarna, Sami Rashed, Aws Al-Omari, Engelbert Mthunzi, Feras Fayez, Nicala Rampersad, Josephine Jung, Alba Díaz Baamonde, José Siado Mosquera, Ali Elhag, Francesco Marchi, Richard Gullan, Keyoumars Ashkan, Ranjeev Bhangoo, Francesco Vergani, Ana Mirallave-Pescador, José Pedro Lavrador

“…Summary: Background: Supratentorial function-eloquent brain tumour surgeries challenge the balance between maximal tumour resection and preservation of neurological function. …”
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Insights into the physiological and metabolic features of Thalassobacterium, a novel genus of Verrucomicrobiota with the potential to drive the carbon cycle by Xin-Yun Tan, Xin-Jiang Liu, De-Chen Lu, Yu-Qi Ye, Xin-Yu Liu, Fan Yu, Hui Yang, Fan Li, Zong-Jun Du, Meng-Qi Ye

“…Given that polysaccharides and their degradation products are particularly crucial carbon sources for marine microorganisms, Verrucomicrobiota are thought to be important contributors to biogeochemical cycling in the ocean.IMPORTANCEVerrucomicrobiota are widely distributed and able to utilize a variety of difficult-to-biodegrade polysaccharides, which have a significant impact on the marine carbon cycle. …”
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From rockfall source area identification to susceptibility zonation: a proposed workflow tested on El Hierro (Canary Islands, Spain) by R. Sarro, M. Rossi, P. Reichenbach, R. M. Mateos

“…The source area maps obtained from the three methods are utilized as inputs for a rockfall runout model (STONE) to derive rockfall trajectory count maps. …”
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“streetscape” package in R: A reproducible method for analyzing open-source street view datasets and facilitating research for urban analytics by Xiaohao Yang, Mark Lindquist, Derek Van Berkel

“…Mapillary, a platform for volunteered street view imagery, has emerged as a promising alternative to Google Street View, offering greater accessibility. Nonetheless, the utility of this open-source database can be limited by the current Mapillary Application Programming Interface (API), which only partially meets the needs of urban analytics research. …”
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Exploring the nutraceutical and functional food potential of microalgae: Implications for health and sustainability by Ramachandran Sivaramakrishnan, Simab Kanwal, Aran Incharoensakdi, Nilesh Nirmal, Piroonporn Srimongkol

“…Despite some sensory drawbacks limiting broader consumer acceptance, ongoing research focuses on product development to enhance palatability and functionality. The integration of microalgae into food systems aligns with global sustainability goals, offering high-value, nutrient-rich alternatives to traditional protein and micronutrient sources. …”
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Mulberry Leaf Protein: Extraction Technologies, Functional Attributes and Food Applications by Rongxiang Xue, Lichao Chen, Chao Sun, Abrar Muhammad, Yongqi Shao

“…In the context of a rapidly expanding global population, mulberry leaf protein emerges as an emerging source of plant protein, with most applications currently at Technology Readiness Level (TRL), presenting substantial potential for application in functional foods and nutraceuticals. …”
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Inversion of Leaf Chlorophyll Content in Different Growth Periods of Maize Based on Multi-Source Data from “Sky–Space–Ground” by Wu Nile, Su Rina, Na Mula, Cha Ersi, Yulong Bao, Jiquan Zhang, Zhijun Tong, Xingpeng Liu, Chunli Zhao

“…This study proposes an improved method based on multi-source data, combining the Sentinel-2A spectral response function (SRF) and computer algorithms, to overcome the limitations of traditional methods. …”
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Horticultural crop waste extracts as functional ingredients for enhanced surimi production by Vijay Kumar Reddy Surasani, Siddhnath Kumar, Arashdeep Singh, Isha Dudeja, Fatih Ozogul, Yesim Ozogul, Srinu Rathlavath, Lalitha Gnanasekaran, Saranya Vinayagam, Thanigaivel Sundaram, Maximilian Lackner, Pavan Kumar Dara

“…Horticultural crop waste offers a valuable source of natural extracts rich in bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, which can be utilized to enhance the quality and sustainability of surimi production. …”
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Sustainable Valorization of Jackfruit Peel Waste: Bio‐Functional and Structural Characterization by Rangina Brahma, Subhajit Ray, Prakash Kumar Nayak, Kandi Shridhar

“…In conclusion, this study identified the potential utility of A. heterophyllus peel as a valuable source of phytochemical compounds, polyphenolic antioxidants, and the antimicrobial additives that can be used in wide agri‐food‐pharma industries.…”
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Immune boosting functional components of natural foods and its health benefits by Jaspin Stephen, Dharini Manoharan, Mahendran Radhakrishnan

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Human Mesenchymal Stromal Cells from Different Sources Diverge in Their Expression of Cell Surface Proteins and Display Distinct Differentiation Patterns by Kourosch C. Elahi, Gerd Klein, Meltem Avci-Adali, Karl D. Sievert, Sheila MacNeil, Wilhelm K. Aicher

“…This includes the expression of distinct antigens on subsets of MSCs, which was utilized recently to define and separate functionally different subsets from bulk MSCs. …”
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Impact of butyric acid modification on the structural and functional properties of rice starch by Qiaoyan Wu, Yang Yang, Yue Xu, Bing Wang, Xiaofei Liu, Yan Wang, Guang Zhang, Xin Bian, Chunmin Ma, Na Zhang

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Evaluation and identification of lumbosacral transitional vertebra causing intractable low back pain utilizing bone single-photon emission tomography with computed tomography by Khulood Al Riyami, Suliman Alahmed, Ziauddin Saad, Jamshed Bomanji

“…The cause of low back pain due to lumbosacral transitional vertebra (LSTV) still remains a debated topic. Functional imaging with bone scintigraphy has been a valuable adjunct in its assessment; however, in recent years, the additional utility of single-photon emission tomography with computed tomography (SPECT/CT) is evolving as the imaging modality of choice in identifying range of complex lower back pain sources, leading to the provision of suitable treatment options. …”
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Microgrid Energy Management Considering Energy Storage Degradation Cost by Yiming Zhao, Hongrui Li, Changsheng Wan, Dong Du, Bo Chen

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ACTION: Augmentation and computation toolbox for brain network analysis with functional MRI by Yuqi Fang, Junhao Zhang, Linmin Wang, Qianqian Wang, Mingxia Liu

“…In this work, we develop an open-source toolbox, called Augmentation and Computation Toolbox for braIn netwOrk aNalysis (ACTION), offering comprehensive functions to streamline fMRI analysis. …”
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Choline in immunity: a key regulator of immune cell activation and function by Catarina Maia, Chin Wai Fung, Elsa Sanchez-Lopez

“…Nutrient availability is a strong determinant of cell function. Immune cells, which must rapidly activate transcriptional, proteomic, and metabolic programs to fulfill their functional roles, depend on nutrient supply to generate the building blocks needed for the production of immune effectors. …”
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Double-spiral as a bio-inspired functional element in engineering design by Mohsen Jafarpour, Mohammad Aryayi, Stanislav N. Gorb, Hamed Rajabi

“…Abstract Spiral, one of the most well-known functional patterns in nature that can be observed in structures such as the proboscis of lepidoptera and snail shells or as vortices forming in flowing fluids, has long served as a source of inspiration for humans in the creation of numerous spiral-based designs. …”
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Projection-specific and reversible functional blockage in the association cortex of macaque monkeys by Seiichirou Yokoo, Takayasu Higo, Florian Gerard-Mercier, Mineki Oguchi, Masamichi Sakagami, Haruhiko Bito, Masayuki Sakamoto, Noritake Ichinohe, Keiji Tanaka

“…The functional manipulation techniques based on optogenetics have been widely and effectively utilized in the rodent brain. …”
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