Adaptive temporal compression for reduction of computational complexity in human behavior recognition by Haixin Huang, Yuyao Wang, Mingqi Cai, Ruipeng Wang, Feng Wen, Xiaojie Hu

“…To address these issues, this study proposes an Adaptive Time Compression (ATC) module. Functioning as an independent component, ATC can be seamlessly integrated into existing architectures and achieves data compression by eliminating redundant frames within video data. …”
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Programmable optical encryption using thickness-controlled stretchable chiral liquid crystal elastomers by Seungmin Nam, Seohyun Woo, Ji Yoon Park, Su Seok Choi

“…Here, we propose a chiral liquid crystal elastomer (CLCE) designed for stretching-induced multi-wavelength control to enhance photonic encryption functionality. By employing a heterogeneous configuration with thickness-modulated CLCE, we achieve multi-photonic band wavelength control under mechanical deformation. …”
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Development of catecholaminergic neurons of Otp-lineage in the medial extended amygdala and related forebrain centers by Lorena Morales, Lorena Morales, Ester Desfilis, Ester Desfilis, Loreta Medina, Loreta Medina

“…The results open interesting questions about the role of these Otp versus non-Otp catecholaminergic subpopulations during development, network integration and in modulation of different functions, including homeostasis and social behaviors.…”
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Mitochondria Death/Survival Signaling Pathways in Cardiotoxicity Induced by Anthracyclines and Anticancer-Targeted Therapies by David Montaigne, Christopher Hurt, Remi Neviere

“…In response to anthracycline treatment, activation of several protein kinases, neuregulin/ErbB2 signaling, and transcriptional factors modify mitochondrial functions that determine cell death or survival through the modulation of mitochondrial membrane permeability. …”
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Inflammation and Cancer: Extra- and Intracellular Determinants of Tumor-Associated Macrophages as Tumor Promoters by Gabor J. Szebeni, Csaba Vizler, Klara Kitajka, Laszlo G. Puskas

“…These tumor infiltrating myeloid cells are educated by the tumor milieu, rich in cancer cells and stroma components, to exert functions such as promotion of tumor growth, immunosuppression, angiogenesis, and cancer cell dissemination. …”
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Regulatory Effects of Soil Microbes and Soil Properties on Ecosystem Multifunctionality Differ Among Grassland Types in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau by Zeying Yao, Xiaoting Wei, Chunyang Liu, Lina Shi, Meng’ai Hu, Guihe Liu, Xinqing Shao

“…Soil microbial communities act as indispensable linchpins in modulating ecosystem functions. However, there is still a lack of general understanding about the regulatory mechanisms of soil fungi and bacteria with their multidimensional attributes on ecosystem multifunctionality (EMF) in different grassland types. …”
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Gut Microbiota and Gastric Cancer: The Immunoregulatory Mechanism and the Preventive Role of Microbiota-Derived Short-Chain Fatty Acids by Anusree Chakraborty, Pedro Vega Guillen, Om Prakash Bhatta, Ummul Asfeen, null Anirudh, Gayathri Pramil Menon, Alsalt Al-Busaidi, Priyanka Sahajwani, Rohit Chandra Dey, Seelamonthula Vaibhav Sai

“…In addition, SCFAs, particularly butyrate, produced in the gut are known to modulate immune functions by enhancing the cytotoxic activity of CD8+ T cells and preventing gastric cancer, possibly via the GPR109A receptor. …”
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Dimensions-Reduced Volterra Digital Pre-Distortion Based On Orthogonal Basis for Band-Limited Nonlinear Opto-Electronic Components by Hananel Faig, Yaron Yoffe, Eyal Wohlgemuth, Dan Sadot

“…Here, we propose the use of orthogonal polynomial basis functions for efficient DPD implementation. The orthogonal basis enables the estimation of each coefficient separately, which provides a significant computational gain. …”
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Emerging roles of non-coding RNA derived from extracellular vesicles in regulating PD-1/PD-L1 pathway: insights into cancer immunotherapy and clinical applications by Haixia Zhang, Lianfeng Gong, Li Yu, Chenge Xian, Zhaowu Ma, Xianwang Wang, Ruohan Xia

“…On the other hand, these specific EV-ncRNAs can also modulate the functions of immune cells (such as CD8 + T cells, macrophages, and NK cells) through various molecular mechanisms, inducing an immunosuppressive microenvironment and promoting resistance to anti-PD-1 therapy. …”
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Oral Microbiome: A Review of Its Impact on Oral and Systemic Health by John J. Rajasekaran, Hari Krishnan Krishnamurthy, Jophi Bosco, Vasanth Jayaraman, Karthik Krishna, Tianhao Wang, Kang Bei

“…We comprehensively review the efficacy of interventions like dental probiotics, xylitol, oral rinses, fluoride, essential oils, oil pulling, and peptides in promoting oral health by modulating the oral microbiome. Summary: This review emphasizes the critical functions of the oral microbiota in dental and overall health, providing insights into the effects of microbial imbalances on various diseases. …”
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The role of the KIBRA and APOE genes in developing spatial abilities in humans by A. V. Kazantseva, R. F. Enikeeva, Yu. D. Davydova, R. N. Mustafin, Z. R. Takhirova, S. B. Malykh, M. M. Lobaskova, T. N. Tikhomirova, E. K. Khusnutdinova

“…According to neurobiological hypotheses, individual differences in cognitive abilities may be attributed to the functioning of genes involved in the regulation of neurogenesis and synaptic plasticity. …”
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A feedback loop between dynamin and actin recruitment during clathrin-mediated endocytosis. by Marcus J Taylor, Marko Lampe, Christien J Merrifield

“…Nevertheless, the regulatory mechanisms and functions that underpin protein recruitment are not well understood. …”
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Brassinolides signaling pathway: tandem response to plant hormones and regulation under various abiotic stresses by Yanlong Gao, Xiaolan Ma, Zhongxing Zhang, Xiaoya Wang, Yanxiu Wang

“…Each hormone exhibits distinct functions and regulatory mechanisms in stress response, with potential complex interactions among them. …”
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Contribution of gut microbiome to pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma development by D. V. Zaitsev, E. S. Trukhacheva, N. V. Davidovich, N. N. Kukalevskaya

“…Over the past decade, significant progress has been made in understanding the role of microbiota as an ecosystem that functions as a separate organ in a macroorganism. It is known that disturbances in the intestinal microflora affect the pathogenesis and progression of many human diseases. …”
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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in Cancer Therapy: Anticancer Activities and Their Mechanisms by Dawid Piecuch, Weronika Sobota, Michał Zwoliński, Przemysław Piskorz, Edyta Hańczyk, Katarzyna Zemsta, Bartłomiej Kulesza

“…Supplementation with ashwagandha reduces cortisol levels and improves cognitive functions and quality of life in people experiencing stress, potentially lowering cancer risk. …”
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MicroRNA profiling in human colon cancer cells during 5-fluorouracil-induced autophagy. by Ni Hou, Jia Han, Jie Li, Yingxun Liu, Yannan Qin, Lei Ni, Tusheng Song, Chen Huang

“…MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been found to play important roles in controlling many cellular functions, including growth, metabolism and stress response. …”
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Tunable anisotropy in wide-bandgap 2D crystal CaNb2O6 utilizing nanomechanical resonators by Yachun Liang, Luming Wang, Song Wu, Jiaqi Wu, Jiankai Zhu, Jiaze Qin, Xiulian Fan, Zejuan Zhang, Bo Xu, Chenyin Jiao, Shenghai Pei, Yu Zhou, Juan Xia, Zenghui Wang

“…Our study provides guidelines for future CaNb _2 O _6 nanodevices with additional degrees of freedom and new device functions.…”
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A review of combined imaging and therapeutic applications based on MNMs by Yiqing Yang, Peihong Teng, Shaonan Yu, Yuran Meng, Jinjie Zuo, He Guo, Guifeng Liu

“…In therapeutic applications, magnetic nanomaterials have been utilized in magnetic hyperthermia therapy and photothermal therapy, where they generate localized heat via alternating magnetic fields or photothermal conversion effects, enabling tumor microenvironment modulation and precise tumor ablation. This review systematically summarizes recent advances in the use of MNMs for medical imaging and therapy, with a particular focus on key technical challenges and emerging opportunities to achieve synergistic imaging and therapeutic functions. …”
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NprR, a moonlighting quorum sensor shifting from a phosphatase activity to a transcriptional activator by Stéphane Perchat, Antoine Talagas, Samira Zouhir, Sandrine Poncet, Laurent Bouillaut, Sylvie Nessler, Didier Lereclus

“…Regulation of biological functions requires factors (proteins, peptides or chemicals) able to sense and translate environmental conditions or any circumstances in order to modulate the transcription of a gene, the stability of a transcript or the activity of a protein. …”
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Inkjet‐printed reconfigurable and recyclable memristors on paper by Jinrui Chen, Mingfei Xiao, Zesheng Chen, Sibghah Khan, Saptarsi Ghosh, Nasiruddin Macadam, Zhuo Chen, Binghan Zhou, Guolin Yun, Kasia Wilk, Georgios Psaltakis, Feng Tian, Simon Fairclough, Yang Xu, Rachel Oliver, Tawfique Hasan

“…Abstract Reconfigurable memristors featuring neural and synaptic functions hold great potential for neuromorphic circuits by simplifying system architecture, cutting power consumption, and boosting computational efficiency. …”
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