Covariance-based decoding reveals a category-specific functional connectivity network for imagined visual objects by Francesco Mantegna, Emanuele Olivetti, Philipp Schwedhelm, Daniel Baldauf

“…While dynamic changes in functional connectivity are expected during visual imagery, it is unclear whether a category-specific network exists in which the strength and the spatial destination of the connections vary depending on the imagery target. …”
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Pseudoalteromonas flavipulchra as a dual-functional probiotic for aquaculture: enhancing microalgae growth and antagonizing Vibrio pathogens by Min-nan Wu, Yi-jun Xu, Meng-meng Shao, Zi-yue Wang, Jia-yi Cao, Ji-lin Xu, Ji-lin Xu

“…The proteinaceous fraction isolated from the ECP by precipitation with 90% saturated ammonium sulfate demonstrated concentration-dependent antibacterial activity. These findings suggest that P. flavipulchra could serve as a promising dual-functional probiotic for aquaculture, warranting further research to optimize its application in this field.…”
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Electrolyte-independent and sustained inorganic-rich layer with functional anion aggregates for stable lithium metal electrode by Xiaoyi Wang, Zhendong Li, Qinhao Mao, Shun Wu, Yifei Cheng, Yinping Qin, Zhenlian Chen, Zhe Peng, Xiayin Yao, Deyu Wang

“…Herein, an efficient structuration strategy is proposed to fabricate an electrolyte-independent and sustained inorganic-rich layer, by embedding a type of functional anion aggregates consisting of selected anions ionically bonded to polymerized cation clusters. …”
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Edible insects as functional foods: bioactive compounds, health benefits, safety concerns, allergenicity, and regulatory considerations by Fernando E. Alejandro Ruiz, Fernando E. Alejandro Ruiz, Julio F. Ortega Jácome, Julio F. Ortega Jácome, Eduardo Tejera, José M. Alvarez-Suarez, José M. Alvarez-Suarez

“…Research has identified bioactive compounds in insects with antioxidant, antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, cardioprotective, and digestive health-promoting properties, highlighting their potential as functional foods for preventing or managing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular conditions and inflammatory disorders. …”
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Do physiological changes in fatty acid composition alter cellular ferroptosis susceptibility and influence cell function? by Graeme I. Lancaster, Andrew J. Murphy

“…Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent form of cell death driven by the excessive peroxidation of poly-unsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) within membrane phospholipids. …”
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Beyond basic characterization and omics: Immunomodulatory roles of platelet‐derived extracellular vesicles unveiled by functional testing by Mari Palviainen, Johanna Puutio, Rikke Halse Østergaard, Johannes A. Eble, Katariina Maaninka, Umar Butt, Joseph Ndika, Otto K. Kari, Masood Kamali‐Moghaddam, Kasper Kjaer‐Sorensen, Claus Oxvig, Ana M. Aransay, Juan M. Falcon‐Perez, Antonio Federico, Dario Greco, Saara Laitinen, Yuya Hayashi, Pia R.‐M. Siljander

“…Platelets express a wide range of receptors, which allows them to reach a variety of activation endpoints and grants them immunomodulatory functions. Activated platelets release extracellular vesicles (PEVs), whose formation and molecular cargo has been shown to depend on receptor‐mediated activation and environmental cues. …”
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Groundwaterscapes: A Global Classification and Mapping of Groundwater's Large‐Scale Socioeconomic, Ecological, and Earth System Functions by Xander Huggins, Tom Gleeson, Karen G. Villholth, Juan C. Rocha, James S. Famiglietti

“…Groundwaterscapes are derived using a novel application of sequenced self‐organizing maps that capture patterns in groundwater system functions at the grid cell level (∼10 km), including groundwater‐dependent ecosystem type and density, storage capacity, irrigation, safe drinking water access, and national governance. …”
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Executive Function and Transfer Effect Training in Children: A Behavioral and Event-Related Potential Pilot Study by Chen Cheng, Baoxi Wang

“…This study examined the effect of executive function training targeting both updating and inhibition in children. …”
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Effect of Turntable Rotation Rate on Drying Kinetics and Functional Properties of Lemon Peel during Microwave Drying by Sevilay San, Işıl Barutçu Mazı

“…The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the rotational rate of the turntable on drying kinetics of lemon peels and some functional and flow properties of lemon peel powders. …”
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The USH3A causative gene clarin1 functions in Müller glia to maintain retinal photoreceptors. by Hannah J T Nonarath, Samantha L Simpson, Tricia L Slobodianuk, Hai Tran, Ross F Collery, Astra Dinculescu, Brian A Link

“…The retinas of clrn1 mutant larvae exhibited sensitivity to cell stress, along with age-dependent loss of function and degeneration in the photoreceptor layer. …”
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Effects of Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Lung Function of Healthy Non-Smoking Young Iraqi Subjects by Ali Abdil Razzaq Aldallal, Basim MH. Zwain

“… Background: There is an increasing evidence that vitamin D3 improves lung function in respiratory diseased subjects. Higher plasma vitamin D3 concentrations are also linked to better lung function in several communities. …”
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The S2 subunit of spike encodes diverse targets for functional antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2. by Jamie Guenthoer, Meghan E Garrett, Michelle Lilly, Delphine M Depierreux, Felicitas Ruiz, Margaret Chi, Caitlin I Stoddard, Vrasha Chohan, Zak A Yaffe, Kevin Sung, Duncan Ralph, Helen Y Chu, Frederick A Matsen, Julie Overbaugh

“…Our findings suggest S2 mAbs can target diverse epitopes in S2, including functional mAbs with HCoV and sarbecovirus breadth that likely target functionally constrained regions of spike. …”
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Optimization of 6G resource allocation using CyberTwin function-based service enhancement scheme by Asma Aldrees, Hong Min, Yousef Ibrahim Daradkeh, Ashit Kumar Dutta, Mohd Anjum

“…Elastically sharing elastic resources among users is made possible by the proposed resource allocation strategy, which makes use of proprietary logger functions. This ensures that efficient allocation is achieved without overlapping or lengthy wait periods. …”
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Influence of EEG-based functional connectivity and inhibitory control on educational web search performance among adolescents by Надежда Владимировна Сутормина

“…The success of educational web search depends on the level of inhibitory control and the characteristics of EEG functional connectivity. …”
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MODERN CONCEPTION AS TO THE FUNCTIONAL MORPHOLOGY OF THE OLFACTORY SYSTEM AND ITS CHANGES UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF SOME EXOGENOUS POLLUTANTS by A.D. Shkodina, R.M. Hrinko, I.I. Starchenko

“…The morphological and functional changes of the olfactory analyzer are developing in some diseases and in action of adverse environmental factors are described while the accentuation is placed on the differences of the mechanism in the pathogenesis of damage to the olfactory analyzer, depending on the nature of the influence of pathogenic factors. …”
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Disentangling the functioning of native soil microbes in enhancing nutritional value of Aloe vera and soil health parameters by Neha Singh Chandel, H. B. Singh, Anukool Vaishnav

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DYNAMICS OF STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL STATUS OF MYOCARDIUM DUE TO COMBINATION THERAPY WITH AMLODIPINE AND BISOPROLOL IN PATIENTS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by I. L. Zapesochnaya, A. G. Avtandilov

“…To evaluate the effect of 6-month therapy with combination of amlodipine and bisoprolol on the structural and functional status of the myocardium in hypertensive patients who work in the Far North.Material and methods. 140 hypertensive patients who live in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous District - Yugra were divided into two groups depending on arrangement of working time. …”
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Re‐evaluation of the centrifuge method for describing the unsaturated hydraulic functions of porous rock and till soil samples by Maria C. Caputo, Lorenzo De Carlo, Antonietta C. Turturro, Horst H. Gerke

“…Abstract The determination of hydraulic characteristics as a function of the pressure head is laborious and data ranges are restricted. …”
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Spatial Patterns and Functioning of Water Springs in the Sacred Landscape Structure: The Case of Lviv and Volyn Oblasts of Ukraine by Olena Mishchenko, Valerii Petlin, Serhii Puhach

“…The identified spatial patterns of sacred spring distribution within Lviv and Volyn oblasts indicate that their location, concentration, and functioning depend on the characteristics of the surrounding natural environment. …”
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Accelerated vascular aging in CuZnSOD-deficient mice: impact on EPC function and reparative neovascularization. by Jessika Groleau, Sylvie Dussault, Julie Turgeon, Paola Haddad, Alain Rivard

“…However, CuZnSOD deficiency was associated with severe age-dependent defects in EPC functional activities.<h4>Conclusions</h4>CuZnSOD deficiency is associated with accelerated vascular aging and impaired ischemia-induced neovascularization. …”
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