Pequi-Derived Carbon Dots as a Fluorescence Quenching Sensor for Sensitive Detection of Fe3+ Ions by B. P. Oliveira, I. M. Sampaio, J. J. P. Oliveira, S. V. Carneiro, R. A. Antunes, P. B. A. Fechine, F. O. M. S. Abreu

“…This study presents the pequi (Caryocar coriaceum) as a new biomass source for carbon dots synthesis. The pequi almond, usually discarded, was used as the biomass precursor in one-step hydrothermal green synthesis of carbon dots. …”
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Portable immuno nano biosensor for multiple disease detection using 3D printed SPR technologies by Aparanji Poosarla, Jagannadha Rao Mokka, Kolla Venkata Atchuta Rao, Mano Pardhavi Dasari

“…The sensor showed the highest sensitivity at 50X concentration of antigen and least at 10x concentration stating maximum and minimum values for a limit of detection. This device using this principle could has wide functionalities to detect multiple biological samples by changing the antibodies to our respective analyte over the reaction chip for multiple times with low cost.…”
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Let ants find them: Using ants as eDNA samplers for detecting the invasive spotted lanternfly by Wei-Jiun Lin, Fang-Ling Chloe Liu, Lucie Cho, Chin-Cheng Scotty Yang

“…Compared to non-ant insects, ants exhibited higher SLF DNA concentrations, suggesting that honeydew ingestion serves as the primary eDNA source. These findings demonstrate that ants can function as efficient SLF eDNA samplers, providing a scalable and cost-effective alternative to existing SLF detection methods.…”
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Abstract 260: TCD Bubble test as a Screening tool for detection of Patent Foramen Ovale in Stroke by Danish Ahammed PK, Paul Alapatt, Aiswarya Raj, Ashraf VV, Shafeed Mattummal

“…Results TCD Bubble test was detected to be positive in 36 patients and negative in 27 patients. …”
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Diagnostic Ability and Capacity of Optical Coherence Tomography-Angiography to Detect Retinal and Vascular Changes in Patients with Fibromyalgia by Elena Garcia-Martin, Alvaro Tello, Elisa Vilades, Javier Perez-Velilla, Beatriz Cordon, Diego Fernandez-Velasco, Javier Garcia-Campayo, Marta Puebla-Guedea, Maria Satue

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Detection and classification of hypertensive retinopathy based on retinal image analysis using a deep learning approach by Bambang Krismono Triwijoyo, Ahmat Adil, Muhammad Zulfikri

“…These gap factors make the research on hypertensive retinopathy urgent since it requires an early detection model to improve treatment accuracy and prevent heart attacks and strokes before they happen. …”
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Looking at the Distant Universe with the MeerKAT Array: The H i Mass Function in the Local Universe by Amir Kazemi-Moridani, Andrew J. Baker, Marc Verheijen, Eric Gawiser, Sarah-Louise Blyth, Danail Obreschkow, Laurent Chemin, Jordan D. Collier, Kyle W. Cook, Jacinta Delhaize, Ed Elson, Bradley S. Frank, Marcin Glowacki, Kelley M. Hess, Benne W. Holwerda, Zackary L. Hutchens, Matt J. Jarvis, Melanie Kaasinen, Sphesihle Makhathini, Abhisek Mohapatra, Hengxing Pan, Anja C. Schröder, Leyya Stockenstroom, Mattia Vaccari, Tobias Westmeier, John F. Wu, Martin Zwaan

“…This new method tracks the recovery of sources in mass bins different from those in which they were injected and incorporates a Poisson likelihood in the forward modeling process, allowing it to correctly handle uncertainties in bins with few or no detections. …”
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The structural and functional brain alternations in tobacco use disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Longyao Ma, Longyao Ma, Qiuying Tao, Qiuying Tao, Jinghan Dang, Jinghan Dang, Jieping Sun, Jieping Sun, Xiaoyu Niu, Xiaoyu Niu, Mengzhe Zhang, Mengzhe Zhang, Yimeng Kang, Yimeng Kang, Weijian Wang, Weijian Wang, Jingliang Cheng, Jingliang Cheng, Yong Zhang, Yong Zhang

“…BackgroundWhile numerous previous studies have indicated that nicotine intake results in gray matter and functional brain abnormalities in tobacco use disorder (TUD), the majority of results could not be replicated or even reversed. …”
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Candidate genes associated with fatty acid compositions in north American Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) by Barbara L. Langille, Manuel Juárez, Nuria Prieto, Solomon Boison, Panya Sae Lim, Bruce D. Swift, Amber F. Garber

“…Atlantic salmon is a major dietary source of nutritious and digestible fatty acids. Here, we set out to uncover the genomic basis of individual fatty acids and indices (saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, n-3, and n-6) in 208 North American Atlantic salmon, to understand selection potential toward increasing relative quantities of essential fatty acids and to identify candidate genes for future research. …”
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AI Chatbots and Cognitive Control: Enhancing Executive Functions Through Chatbot Interactions: A Systematic Review by Pantelis Pergantis, Victoria Bamicha, Charalampos Skianis, Athanasios Drigas

“…The criteria aligned with the study objectives, ensuring a focus on AI chatbots and the impact of conversational agents on executive function. The initial collection totaled <i>n</i> = 115 articles; however, the eligibility requirements led to the final selection of <i>n</i> = 10 studies. …”
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Mid-Water Ocean Current Field Estimation Using Radial Basis Functions Based on Multibeam Bathymetric Survey Data for AUV Navigation by Jiawen Liu, Kaixuan Wang, Shuai Chang, Lin Pan

“…This makes unknown ocean currents a significant error source that leads to substantial cumulative positioning errors. …”
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How mindfulness-based training improves stress-related health: a selective review of randomized clinical trials comparing psychological mechanisms of action by Lara M. C. Puhlmann, Lara M. C. Puhlmann, Lara M. C. Puhlmann, Veronika Engert, Veronika Engert, Veronika Engert

“…Addressing this shortcoming, the present selective review provides an overview of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that directly contrast the effects of distinct components of mindfulness on stress-related health. …”
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Fatty Acid Profile in Field-Collected Seaweed, Lipid Extraction Optimization, and Food Functional Properties by Nabeel Gnayem, Razan Unis, Rima Gnaim, Álvaro Israel, Jallal Gnaim, Alexander Golberg

“…Additionally, lipid extraction was optimized using food-grade solvents, reaction temperatures, and the functional properties of selected green and brown seaweeds. …”
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Comparison of the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation and drug therapy on executive functions in patients with borderline personality disorder by Fereshte Bakhshian, Kamran Yazdanbakhsh, Jahangir Karami, Seyed Hamzeh Hosseini

“…In addition, according to the significance of F obtained in the intergroup source in the total score of executive functions, memory components, selective inhibition,selective attention, decision making, planning, sustained attention, social cognition, and cognitive flexibility, it can be said that there is a significant difference between the average scores of the experimental groups and the control group. …”
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Aqueous extracts of Portulaca oleracea L. alleviate atopic dermatitis by restoring skin barrier function by Haobin Wei, Zhang Chen, Zhang Chen, Wenjie Lai, Wenjie Lai, Wenxian Wang, Xiqing Bian, Xiqing Bian, Limin Zhang, Xinzhi Li, Xinzhi Li

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Three‐Dimensional Habitat Structure Drives Avian Functional and Trait Diversity Across North America by Colin P. Sweeney, William Peterman, Kaiguang Zhao, Karen Goodell, Benjamin Zuckerberg, Marta A. Jarzyna

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Proteolysis and volatile compounds in Mediterranean buffalo milk blue cheese: Quality determinants and functional peptides by Federica Della Cerra, Giuseppina Garro, Rosaria Cozzolino, Sabrina De Pascale, Mariapia Esposito, Gianluca Picariello, Simonetta Caira, Andrea Scaloni, Francesca Marino, Francesco Addeo

“…This study explores the proteolytic changes and volatile organic compound (VOC) profiles occurring during the ripening of Mediterranean buffalo milk blue cheese.The main objective was to characterize bioactive peptides, casein phosphopeptides, and volatile compounds and to assess their potential implications for functional food development.Peptide profiling was conducted using nanoLC-ESI-MS/MS and MALDI-TOF-MS, while VOCs were analyzed via headspace solid-phase microextraction coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-SPME)-GC-MS.β-casein emerged as the predominant source of bioactive peptides, including sequences with predicted ACE-inhibitory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activities. …”
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A specifically designed multi-biotic reduces uremic toxin generation and improves kidney function by Alice Beau, Jane Natividad, Berengère Benoit, Philippe Delerive, Stéphane Duboux, Yuan Feng, Marie Jammes, Cecile Barnel, Giuseppina Sequino, Claudie Pinteur, Griet Glorieux, Denis Fouque, Hubert Vidal, Laetitia Koppe

“…Through in silico data mining, we selected a probiotic strain lacking the capacity to produce UT, i.e. without genes for tryptophanase, tyrosinase and urease. …”
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A comprehensive machine learning for high throughput Tuberculosis sequence analysis, functional annotation, and visualization by Md. Saddam Hossain, Md. Parvez Khandocar, Farzana Akter Riti, Md. Yeakub Ali, Prithbey Raj Dey, S M Jahurul Haque, Amira Metouekel, Atrsaw Asrat Mengistie, Mohammed Bourhia, Farid Khallouki, Khalid S. Almaary

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Functional kombucha production from fusions of black tea and Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica L.) by Haruthairat Kitwetcharoen, Yupaporn Phannarangsee, Preekamol Klanrit, Sudarat Thanonkeo, Patcharaporn Tippayawat, Poramaporn Klanrit, Poramate Klanrit, Mamoru Yamada, Pornthap Thanonkeo

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