Depth-Induced Intra-to-Inter Transformer network for stereoscopic image retargeting by Xiaoting Fan, Long Sun, Zhong Zhang

“…Finally, a hybrid loss function is applied to improve the stereoscopic image retargeting quality. …”
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SDFA-Net: Synergistic Dynamic Fusion Architecture With Deformable Attention for UAV Small Target Detection by Yunsong Qi, Hengwei Cao

“…In terms of the optimization strategy, the composite bounding box regression loss function (Focaler-MPD-IOU) was proposed to integrate the advantages of the multi-dimensional positioning evaluation index. …”
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The cost effectiveness of a multidomain intervention on physical, cognitive, vascular, dietary and psychosocial outcomes among community dwelling older adults with cognitive frailt... by Pavapriya Ponvel, Suzana Shahar, Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh, Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin, Ponnusamy Subramaniam, Norhayati Ibrahim, Hasnah Haron, Aniza Ismail, Chin Ai-Vyrn, Mazlyfarina Mohamad, Hidayah Fadzil, Norhayati Mustafa Khalid, A’isyah Mohammad Safien, Jamilah Mohammad Hanipah, Azyana Ibrahim, Jenni Lehtisalo, Miia Kivipelto, Francesca Mangialasche

“…The intervention led to significant improvements in selected parameters of cognitive function, physical performance, anthropometry, and dietary patterns (for all parameters, p < 0.05 for interaction time*group in repeat-measures ANOVA). …”
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The signature of the small intestinal epithelial and immune cells in health and diseases by Xiang Gao, Cuiping Yang, Zhongsheng Feng, Ping Liu, Zhanju Liu, Yuanyuan Ji

“…Recent research highlights promising therapeutic strategies, including modulation of epithelial and immune cell functions, probiotics, and gene editing to restore gut health and address systemic effects. …”
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Roles of Bile Acid-Activated Receptors in Monocytes-Macrophages and Dendritic Cells by Huilin Jia, Xingli He, Tengfei Jiang, Fanzhi Kong

“…This review focuses on the roles of four key BA-activated receptors, farnesoid X receptor (FXR), G protein-coupled bile acid receptor 1 (GPBAR1), liver X receptors (LXRs), and vitamin D receptor (VDR), in modulating the functions of monocytes-macrophages, and dendritic cells (DCs). …”
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XPC Promotes Pluripotency of Human Dental Pulp Cells through Regulation of Oct-4/Sox2/c-Myc by Lu Liu, Zhengjun Peng, Zhezhen Xu, Xi Wei

“…Xeroderma pigmentosum group C (XPC), essential component of multisubunit stem cell coactivator complex (SCC), functions as the critical factor modulating pluripotency and genome integrity through interaction with Oct-4/Sox2. …”
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A New PWM Technique With Single Phase Switched-Capacitor High-Gain Multilevel Inverter for Photovoltaic Applications by Oorappan G. Murugan, Sivaraman Pandarinathan, S. A. Lakshmanan, C. Dhanamjayulu, S. M. Muyeen

“…The modulation strategies employed in the Single-Phase Switched-Capacitor Multilevel (SC MLI) Inverter must produce waveform of superior quality while minimizing losses from switching. …”
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BRD4 sustains p63 transcriptional program in keratinocytes by E. Foffi, A. Violante, R. Pecorari, A. M. Lena, F. Rugolo, G. Melino, E. Candi

“…This study not only highlights the complex relationship between BRD4 and p53 family members but also suggests a role for BRD4 in maintaining keratinocyte functions. Our findings pave the way for further exploration of potential therapeutic applications of BRD4 inhibitors in treating skin disorders.…”
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Chitin Deacetylase Gene Family Positively Regulates the Accumulation of Rice Stripe Virus in <i>Laodelphax striatellus</i> Fallén (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) Ovaries by Wenxing Hu, Ao You, Jiao Zhang, Yao Li, Shimin Zuo, Fang Liu, Lu Zhang

“…Chitin deacetylase modifies chitin and has critical functions in the growth and development of insects; however, whether it has other roles is unclear. …”
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Neural mechanisms in resolving prior and likelihood uncertainty in scene recognition by Kojiro Hayashi, Risa Katayama, Keisuke Fujimoto, Wako Yoshida, Shin Ishii

“…Concurrently, we designed a sequential image-scene recognition task that quantitatively modulates prior information. By combining these AI-generated images with the task, we conducted a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) experiment enabling systematic control of both likelihood and prior information. …”
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Immunomodulatory Effects of 17β-Estradiol on Epithelial Cells during Bacterial Infections by Ivan Medina-Estrada, Nayeli Alva-Murillo, Joel E. López-Meza, Alejandra Ochoa-Zarzosa

“…The innate immune system can function under hormonal control. 17β-Estradiol (E2) is an important sexual hormone for the reproductive cycle of mammals, and it has immunomodulatory effects on epithelial cells, which are the first line of defense against incoming bacteria. …”
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Understanding Postprandial Inflammation and Its Relationship to Lifestyle Behaviour and Metabolic Diseases by Boudewijn Klop, Spencer D. Proctor, John C. Mamo, Kathleen M. Botham, Manuel Castro Cabezas

“…This paper will provide an update on current concepts concerning the relationship between postprandial lipemia, inflammation, vascular function, and therapeutic options.…”
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Neuro-Nutrition and Exercise Synergy: Exploring the Bioengineering of Cognitive Enhancement and Mental Health Optimization by Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez, Alexandra Martín-Rodríguez, Agustín Curiel-Regueros, Alejandro Rubio-Zarapuz, José Francisco Tornero-Aguilera

“…The interplay between nutrition, physical activity, and mental health has emerged as a frontier in bioengineering research, offering innovative pathways for enhancing cognitive function and psychological resilience. This review explores the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the synergistic effects of tailored nutritional strategies and exercise interventions on brain health and mental well-being. …”
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Junctional force patterning drives both positional order and planar polarity in the auditory epithelia by Anubhav Prakash, Julian Weninger, Nishant Singh, Sukanya Raman, Madan Rao, Karsten Kruse, Raj K. Ladher

“…Abstract Tissue function depends on the precise organisation of the constituent cells. …”
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The Effects of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists and Dipeptydilpeptidase-4 Inhibitors on Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Complications in Diabetes by Habib Yaribeygi, Farin Rashid Farrokhi, Mohammed Altigani Abdalla, Thozhukat Sathyapalan, Maciej Banach, Tannaz Jamialahmadi, Amirhossein Sahebkar

“…In this study, we have reviewed the main molecular mechanisms by which GLP-1R induction may modulate the cardiovascular function and the results of cardiovascular outcome clinical trials.…”
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The art and science of translucent color organic solar cells by Baozhong Deng, Yi Li, Zhouyi Lu, Kaiwen Zheng, Tao Xu, Shenghao Wang, Xiaoshu Luo, Bruno Grandidier, Jianhua Zhang, Furong Zhu

“…Replication of Piet Mondrian’s artwork “Composition C (1920)” is demonstrated using a 10 × 10 cm2-sized translucent OSC module with a wide palette of colors and hues. The outcome of the work offers an opportunity for translucent color OSCs to function as both esthetic art and power generating windowpanes for use in our homes, offices, and even greenhouses.…”
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Label free, capillary-scale blood flow mapping in vivo reveals that low-intensity focused ultrasound evokes persistent dilation in cortical microvasculature by YuBing Y. Shen, Jyoti V. Jethe, Ashlan P. Reid, Jacob Hehir, Marcello Magri Amaral, Chao Ren, Senyue Hao, Chao Zhou, Jonathan A. N. Fisher

“…This finding reveals a heretofore unseen aspect of the effects of FUS in vivo and indicates that concurrent changes in neurovascular function may partially underly persistent neuromodulatory effects.…”
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On Secrecy Performance of Mixed RF-FSO Systems by Hongjiang Lei, Zhijun Dai, Imran Shafique Ansari, Ki-Hong Park, Gaofeng Pan, Mohamed-Slim Alouini

“…Furthermore, by utilizing the expansion of Meijer&#x0027;s G-function, asymptotic results for SOP and ASC are derived when the electrical signal-to-noise ratio of the FSO link tends to infinity. …”
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Gut microbial metabolites as a convergence point between autoimmunity and solid tumors by Anu Shibi Anilkumar, Sheena Mariam Thomas, Ramakrishnan Veerabathiran

“…Recent research highlights the microbiome’s potential role in cancer immunoediting, where gut microbial metabolites may either promote or suppress cancer progression by modulating inflammation and immunosuppression. This review delves into the critical functions of the gut microbiome, its influence on autoimmune disorders, and the emerging connection between gut microbial metabolites and cancer immunoediting, offering new insights into their impact on human health and disease.…”
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Transcriptome-derived networks reconstruct distinct immune strategies to counteract fungal infection under different iron availability between Arabidopsis and rice by Antoni Garcia-Molina, Héctor Martín-Cardoso, María Ribaya, Blanca San Segundo, Sílvia Busoms

“…Fe, an essential element for plants to sustain central biological functions, recently emerged as a modulator of immunity. …”
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