Integrative physiological and transcriptomic analysis provides insights on the molecular basis of ABA-enhanced drought tolerance in pear (Pyrus betulaefolia) by Guo-Ling Guo, An-Ran Luo, Yun-Hui Tan, Rui-Kang Yuan, Ting-Yue Luo, Pan-Pan Ma, Jun-Yu Zhan, Piao Han, Li Liu, Wei Heng, Zhenfeng Ye, Sheng Yang, Bing Jia

“…However, whether and how ABA functions in the drought responses of pear plants is yet explored. …”
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Nonlinear Dynamical Model and Analysis of Emotional Propagation Based on Caputo Derivative by Liang Hong, Lipu Zhang

“…To address these limitations, we propose a coupled framework that integrates Caputo fractional derivatives with hyperbolic tangent–based interaction functions. The fractional-order term quantifies power-law memory decay in affective states, while the nonlinear component regulates connection strength through emotional difference thresholds. …”
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Quality of life and its determinants in women with delayed conception in low-mid socioeconomic neighbourhoods of Northern India: a cross-sectional study by James Kiarie, Sarmila Mazumder, Rita Kabra, Gitau Mburu, Ndema Habib, Ranadip Chowdhury, Neeta Dhabhai, Barsha Gadapani Pathak

“…The 24-item core module of the FertiQoL questionnaire was used to assess participants’ QoL. …”
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Impact of multi-strain probiotics supplementation on growth, immune responses and physiological traits in backyard poultry of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India by Neha Halder, Neha Halder, Siddhartha Narayan Joardar, Jai Sunder, Arun Kumar De, Debasis Bhattacharya, Ahmed Abd El Wahed, Rea Maja Kobialka, Madathiparambil Gopalakrishnan Madanan, Samiran Mondal

“…In short, multi-strain probiotics supplementation showed its potential as an overall growth promoter in terms of improved growth performance, favorable physiological functions, enhanced immunomodulatory effects and better intestinal morphology in a widely reared backyard poultry breed of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, hence can be nominated as a potential alternative to commercial antibiotics at ground level.…”
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Potential therapeutic effects of Ferula gummosa Boiss. Extract on Autistic-like behaviors in maternally separated mice: Role of NMDA receptor gene by Forozan Yaghoubi, Hossein Amini-Khoei, Kamal Solati, Antoni Sureda, Zahra Lorigooini

“…NMDA receptors are crucial in the functioning of the brain, especially in memory and learning, and have been implicated in the development of ASD. …”
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IFNγ-inducible Gbp4 and Irgb6 contribute to experimental cerebral malaria pathology in the olfactory bulb by Julia Matsuo-Dapaah, Jalal Alshaweesh, Michelle Sue Jann Lee, Tomoya Hayashi, Rashmi Dash, Masafumi Kuroda, Kazuki Tainaka, Manabu Ozawa, Ayumi Kuratani, Masahiro Yamamoto, Kaiwen Liu, Ryutaro Fukui, Kensuke Miyake, Kouji Kobiyama, Laurent Rénia, Ken J. Ishii, Cevayir Coban

“…Mechanistically, we found that double-knockout mice exhibited increased infiltration of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells into the brain but with reduced T cell functionality and impaired antigen presentation by endothelial cells, leading to enhanced parasite accumulation in the OB. …”
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Regulatory roles of an sRNA derived from the 5´ UTR and sequence internal to lapA in Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 by Xiaojuan Tan, Jingjing Xiao, Qianqian Liu, Ting Yang, Dandan Feng, Ruyi Zheng, Liping Luo, Xi Cheng, Dongsheng Du, Minghui Li, Jinwei Zhou, Guoping Zhu

“…However, some of these novel sRNAs have been functionally characterized. In this study, a previously uncharacterized sRNA, LapS, in P. aeruginosa PAO1 was identified as a novel sRNA. …”
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Response‐adapted zanubrutinib and tislelizumab as a potential strategy to enhance CD19 CAR T‐cell therapy in relapsed/refractory large B‐cell lymphoma: A retrospective observationa... by Rong Shen, Wei‐Guo Cao, Li Wang, Ling‐Shuang Sheng, Yi‐Lun Zhang, Wen Wu, Peng‐Peng Xu, Shu Cheng, Meng‐Ke Liu, Yan Dong, Yue Wang, Xiang‐Qin Weng, Xu‐Feng Jiang, Qi Song, Hong‐Mei Yi, Lei Li, Sheng Chen, Zi‐Xun Yan, Wei‐Li Zhao

“…Highlights Response‐adapted zanubrutinib plus tislelizumab potentially enhances the efficacy of CAR T‐cell therapy for R/R LBCL with acceptable safety profile. This regimen functions independently of genetic subtypes, rendering it more applicable for clinical practice with CAR T‐cell therapy. …”
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Introduction to Special Thematic Issue, part 2 "Microsaccades: Empirical Research and Methodological Advances“ by Rudolf Groner

“… Microsaccades are at the interface between basic oculomotor phenomena and complex processes of cognitive functioning, and they also have been a challenge for subtle experimentation and adequate statistical analysis. …”
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Jawbone mesenchymal stromal cells attenuate acute inflammation via hematopoietic niche reinforcement by Xinyu Wang, Qianye Chen, Jiping Sun, Zihan Huang, Zijian Zhang, Tingwei Lu, Xiangru Huang, Siyuan Sun, Yuanqi Liu, Houwen Pan, Li Mei, Paul R. Cooper, Qinggang Dai, Lei Shen, Lingyong Jiang

“…Although most investigations have centered on mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from long bones, the distinct properties and immunoregulatory functions of craniofacial bone marrow derived MSCs remain largely unexplored. …”
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International society of sports nutrition position stand: β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) by John A. Rathmacher, Lisa M. Pitchford, Jeffrey R. Stout, Jeremy R. Townsend, Ralf Jäger, Richard B. Kreider, Bill I. Campbell, Chad M. Kerksick, Patrick S. Harty, Darren G. Candow, Brandon M. Roberts, Shawn M. Arent, Douglas S. Kalman, Jose Antonio

“…HMB supplementation may be important in a non-exercising sedentary and aging population to improve muscle strength, functionality, and muscle quality. The effects of HMB supplementation with exercise are varied, but the combination may have a beneficial effect on the treatment of age-associated sarcopenia under select conditions. 11. …”
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KIF13B C.*3163G>A SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE VARIANT ON OROPHARYNGEAL SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA SUSCEPTIBILITY AND TUMOR CHARACTERISTICS by Ericka Francislaine Dias Costa, Gustavo Jacob Lourenço, Carmen Silvia Passos Lima

“….*3163G>A influence the risk and tumor characteristics of OPSCC, as well as the expression of the KIF13B gene and the microRNA (miRNA) let-7e-3p in controls, and to functionally assess the interaction between let-7e-3p and the SNV region in the 3’-UTR of KIF13B. …”
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Antibiotic use for common illnesses in children living with disability: a multi-country study across 42 low- and middle-income countriesResearch in context by Shengyue Qiu, Mingli Xu, Yuanyang Wu, Chaojie Liu, Xiying Li, Xinyi Yang, Haohai Xia, Ruonan Wang, Zishu Ma, Fanqian Meng, Xinping Zhang, Gordon Liu, Hannah Kuper, Shanquan Chen, Lianping Yang

“…Disability status was assessed using the Washington Group-Child Functioning Module. Reported antibiotic use was measured by whether children with disabilities received antibiotic treatment for common childhood illnesses. …”
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Traditional Mongolian Medicine Qiqirigan-8 alleviates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease via restoring gut microbiota and metabolism by Dandan Yang, Dandan Yang, Wuyunsiqin, Wuyunsiqin, YanNiu, Hashentuya, Tana, Anna, Mingxing Ma, Wenhui Zhao, Menggenduxi, Minjie Wang, Minjie Wang

“…Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E)-staining, combined with serum biochemical indexes, was used to observe liver appearance and characterize the pathological changes and functions of the liver. HE staining and Alcian Blue-Phosphoric Acid Schiff (AB-PAS) staining of the colon, along with ZO-1 immunofluorescence expression in the colon were used to reveal the effect of MMQ-8 on the disruption of the intestinal epithelial mucosal barrier in the NAFLD. …”
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Design and Implementation of Active Antennas for IoT-Based Healthcare Monitoring System by Umar Musa, Shaharil Mohd Shah, Huda A. Majid, Ismail Ahmad Mahadi, Mohamad Kamal A. Rahim, Muhammad Sani Yahya, Zuhairiah Zainal Abidin

“…However, at 5.8 GHz, the <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\text{P}_{\mathrm {1-dB}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> was observed at an RF input power level of 13.8 dBm, suggesting linear functionality up to this power level. The experimental data are obtained from ten participants with ages ranging between 18 and 40 years old for 10-minutes duration with a 1-minute step size which implies 10 samples. …”
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Comparing the Effectiveness of Self-Compassion and Mindfulness Therapies on Affection Control of Poor Parenting Adolescents by Zahra EffatDoost Sani, Mohammad Reza Zarbakhsh Bahri, Alireza Homayuni

“…Individuals with higher levels of self- compassion can accept life’s unfortunate events easier and present precise self- assessments and reactions based on their true functions, since they are judging themselves with less strictness. …”
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A Study on the Possibility of Molecular Communication between Honey Bees and Sunflower through the Interspecies Transfer of Small RNAs by Leila Gharehdaghi, Gholamhosein Tahmasbi, Taher Harkinezhad

“…In other words, miRNAs can be transferred not only between cells and tissues within an organism but also across different species while maintaining their regulatory functions. Given the vital role of honeybees in plant pollination, this insect may serve as a more suitable model for studying these interactions. …”
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Gene Editing Anxiety by Angelo Osofsky

“…For instance, gene-editing technologies like CRISPR-Cas9 can make unintended cuts in the genome, possibly preventing important genes from functioning properly. Additionally, cells may divide before gene-editing has completed, or the editing technology may inadvertently modify only one copy of the target alleles. …”
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