SGSNet: a lightweight deep learning model for strawberry growth stage detection by Zhiyu Li, Jianping Wang, Guohong Gao, Yufeng Lei, Chenping Zhao, Yan Wang, Haofan Bai, Yuqing Liu, Xiaojuan Guo, Qian Li

“…Finally, the Inner-IoU optimization loss function is applied to accelerate model convergence and enhance detection accuracy.ResultsTesting results indicate that SGSNet performs exceptionally well across key metrics, achieving 98.83% precision, 99.45% recall, 99.14% F1 score, 99.50% mAP@0.5, and a loss value of 0.3534. …”
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α2β1 integrin, GPVI receptor, and common FcRγ chain on mouse platelets mediate distinct responses to collagen in models of thrombosis. by Robin J Marjoram, Zhengzhi Li, Li He, Douglas M Tollefsen, Thomas J Kunicki, S Kent Dickeson, Samuel A Santoro, Mary M Zutter

“…Understanding platelet-collagen receptor function has been enhanced through use of genetically modified mouse models. …”
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Impact of dietary supplementation with biological zinc, selenium nanoparticles, and their combination on growth, carcass characteristics, blood parameters, and meat quality in broi... by Reem Hasaballah Alhasani

“…Conclusion: The addition of SeNPs and ZnNPs to the chicken diet enhanced immune system function, growth, and blood criteria. This raises the possibility of a substitute for popular growth boosters and organic immune modulators. …”
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Joint Adaptive OFDM and Reinforcement Learning Design for Autonomous Vehicles: Leveraging Age of Updates by Mamady Delamou, Ahmed Naeem, Huseyin Arslan, El Mehdi Amhoud

“…In addition, we exploit adaptive OFDM techniques for dynamic modulation, and we suggest a reward function that leverages the age of updates to handle the communication buffer and improve sensing. …”
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The Promise of Intranasal Oxytocin in Treating Borderline Personality Disorder: A Narrative Review by Eleni Giannoulis, Christos Nousis, Lydia-Angeliki Eytaxia, Olga Kaimakami, Ioannis Malogiannis

“…Results: Evidence supports oxytocin’s modulatory effects on amygdala reactivity, prefrontal–limbic connectivity, and hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis function. Intranasal oxytocin appears beneficial for emotional regulation and interpersonal sensitivity, particularly in individuals with early trauma. …”
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Role of nutraceuticals in viral infections as immunomodulators: A comprehensive review by Sunanda Biswas, Souti Biswas, Gopalakrishnan PadmaPriya, Jaspreet Kaur, Atreyi Pramanik, Fakhar Islam, Fatima Tariq, Ali Imran, Mohd Asif Shah

“…Abstract Nutraceuticals are dietary supplements produced from food sources that are intended to improve health through immune system modulation or by helping to prevent and treat a variety of ailments. …”
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Host Serum Amyloid A1 Facilitates <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> Adaptation to Acidic Stress Induced by Pneumococcal Anaerobic Metabolism by Weichen Gong, Masayuki Ono, Tomoko Sumitomo, Momoko Kobayashi, Yujiro Hirose, Shigetada Kawabata

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Unlocking the Neuroprotective Effect of Quercetin Against Cadmium-Induced Hippocampal Damage in Rats: PPARγ Activation as a Key Mechanism by Doha M. Al-Nouri

“…At the end of the experiment, behavioral memory tests, hippocampal histology, markers of cholinergic function, neuroplasticity, oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis, as well as transcription levels of some genes were carried out. …”
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Musashi-dependent mRNA translational activation is mediated through association with the Scd6/Like-sm family member, LSM14B by Katherine Bronson, Jewel Banik, Juchan Lim, Milla M. Reddick, Linda Hardy, Gwen V. Childs, Melanie C. MacNicol, Angus M. MacNicol

“…Abstract The Musashi family of sequence-specific RNA binding proteins (Musashi1 and Musashi2) serve a critical role in mediating both physiological and pathological stem cell function in many tissue types by repressing the translation of target mRNAs that encode proteins that promote cell cycle inhibition and cell differentiation. …”
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Dynamics of mitochondrial DNA copy number regulation in relation to gastric cancer survival by Qizhou Yang, Tian Zhao, Yuying Han, Zhengguo Ji, Haihong Ye

“…Enrichment analysis suggests that the risk genes impact overall survival in gastric cancer prognosis by modulating mitochondrial function and DNA copy number. …”
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Discovery and validation of CREB1 as a transcription target of icaritin: Implications for the treatment of depressive-like behavior by Ling Gu, Lei Li, Huiying Xu, Yuyan Ling, Ruiting Ma, Meijuan Chen

“…This study aimed to investigate the role of icaritin in modulating the activity of cAMP-response element binding protein 1 (CREB1), a crucial transcription factor implicated in neuronal function and mood regulation. …”
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HIF1A/BNIP3 pathway affects ferroptosis in sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy through binding to BCL-2 by Xiaoyue Wang, Jinze Li, Yixin Zhang, Ming huang, Pengqiang Yang, Tianwen Huang, Qinghong Cheng

“…Groups: sham, CLP, CLP + solvent, CLP + HIF1A inhibitor (LW6), CLP + ferroptosis inhibitor (Fer-1), and CLP + LW6 + Fer-1. Cardiac function, histopathological changes, and biomarkers (myocardial injury/inflammation/ferroptosis) were measured. …”
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From support to recovery: the evolving role of LVAD in reversing heart failure by Bingqi Sun, Zhigang Liu

“…Not only do they provide circulatory support for patients, but the reverse biological changes in myocardial tissue induced by LVAD have led to the recovery of heart function in some patients, allowing for the removal of the device—which termed bridge to recovery (BTR). …”
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Effect of micronutrient supplements on influenza and other respiratory tract infections among adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Wafaie Fawzi, Sabri Bromage, Ajibola Ibraheem Abioye

“…Individual or multiple micronutrients have been shown to modulate immune function and affect the risk and severity of a number of infectious diseases. …”
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Fucoidan from <i>Undaria pinnatifida</i> Enhances Exercise Performance and Increases the Abundance of Beneficial Gut Bacteria in Mice by Cheng Yang, Corinna Dwan, Barbara C. Wimmer, Richard Wilson, Luke Johnson, Vanni Caruso

“…Our findings suggest that fucoidan supplementation enhances exercise performance, improves muscle function, and positively modulates the gut microbiome in mice, regardless of diet. …”
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A Novel Reconstruction Method for Irregularly Sampled Observation Sequences for Digital Twin by Haonan Jiang, Yanbo Zhao, Qiao Zhu, Yuanli Cai

“…Finally, a weighted loss function is constructed to better train the network parameters of the model. …”
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Brain-sparing methods for IMRT of head and neck cancer. by Alex Dunlop, Liam Welsh, Dualta McQuaid, Jamie Dean, Sarah Gulliford, Vibeke Hansen, Shreerang Bhide, Chris Nutting, Kevin Harrington, Kate Newbold

“…There is evidence that this may cause a decline in neurocognitive function (NCF). Radiation dose to the medial temporal lobes, and particularly to the hippocampi, seems to be critical in determining NCF outcomes. …”
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A comprehensive assessment of physical image quality of five different scanners for head CT imaging as clinically used at a single hospital centre-A phantom study. by Patrizio Barca, Fabio Paolicchi, Giacomo Aringhieri, Federica Palmas, Daniela Marfisi, Maria Evelina Fantacci, Davide Caramella, Marco Giannelli

“…CT image quality for each scanner/acquisition protocol was assessed through noise level, noise power spectrum (NPS), contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR), modulation transfer function (MTF), low contrast detectability (LCD) and non-uniformity index analyses. …”
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Effectiveness of Pemafibrate Dose Escalation on Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Refractory to Standard Dose by Satoshi Shinozaki, Kouichi Miura, Toshiyuki Tahara, Hironori Yamamoto

“…Hepatic inflammation was assessed using serum ALT levels, hepatic function was evaluated with the albumin–bilirubin score, and hepatic fibrosis was estimated using Mac-2 binding protein glycosylation isomer (M2BPGi) levels. …”
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Exploring the therapeutic mechanisms of heart failure with Chinese herbal medicine: a focus on miRNA-mediated regulation by Yang Wang, Junyu Lai, Zhengtao Chen, Liqiang Sun, Yirong Ma, Jianguang Wu

“…Heart failure (HF) is a clinical condition caused by abnormalities in the heart’s structure or function, primarily manifested as diminished ability of the heart to pump blood, which leads to compensatory activation of neurohormones and increased left ventricular filling pressure. …”
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