Early-life obesogenic environment integrates immunometabolic and epigenetic signatures governing neuroinflammation by Perla Ontiveros-Ángel, Julio David Vega-Torres, Timothy B. Simon, Vivianna Williams, Yaritza Inostroza-Nives, Nashareth Alvarado-Crespo, Yarimar Vega Gonzalez, Marjory Pompolius, William Katzka, John Lou, Fransua Sharafeddin, Ike De la Peña, Tien Dong, Arpana Gupta, Chi T. Viet, Marcelo Febo, Andre Obenaus, Aarti Nair, Johnny D. Figueroa

“…WD/PSS altered hippocampal microstructure (subiculum, CA1, dentate gyrus), and microbiome analysis showed a reduced abundance of members of the phylum Firmicutes. …”
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Regional network covariance patterns of white matter integrity related to cardiorespiratory fitness in healthy aging by Samantha G. Smith, Samantha G. Smith, Pradyumna K. Bharadwaj, Pradyumna K. Bharadwaj, David A. Raichlen, David A. Raichlen, Matthew D. Grilli, Matthew D. Grilli, Matthew D. Grilli, Jessica R. Andrews-Hanna, Jessica R. Andrews-Hanna, Georg A. Hishaw, Matthew J. Huentelman, Matthew J. Huentelman, Matthew J. Huentelman, Theodore P. Trouard, Theodore P. Trouard, Theodore P. Trouard, Gene E. Alexander, Gene E. Alexander, Gene E. Alexander, Gene E. Alexander, Gene E. Alexander, Gene E. Alexander

“…Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), measured by VO2max, is an indicator of vascular functioning that can influence the integrity of brain microstructural white matter tracts in aging. How CRF is related to regional patterns of white matter bundles for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) diffusion metrics (axial diffusivity, AD; radial diffusivity, RD; mean diffusivity, MD; fractional anisotropy, FA) has been less studied. …”
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Crab shell polypeptides enhance calcium dynamics and osteogenic activity in osteoporosis by Xiaolei Dong, Xiaolei Dong, Guangmin Zhang, Chong Sun, Hui Zhang, Jinmeng Zhen, Xinlei Li, Xiaohui Xu, Jiane Liu, Xiangzhong Zhao, Yiming Zhang, Linlin Liu, Shaoqi Tian, Daijie Wang, Zheng Wang, Zheng Wang, Bing Li

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Physical and Mechanical Properties of Ti-Zr-Nb Alloys for Medical Use by Konstantin V. Sergienko, Sergei V. Konushkin, Mikhail A. Kaplan, Artem D. Gorbenko, Yucheng Guo, Elena O. Nasakina, Maria A. Sudarchikova, Tatiana M. Sevostyanova, Yaroslava A. Morozova, Lyudmila A. Shatova, Sofia A. Mikhlik, Mikhail A. Sevostyanov, Alexey G. Kolmakov

“…The structure of the alloyed sheets after hot rolling and hot rolling and quenching was investigated. The microstructure of the plates in both variants had uniform grains of polyhedral shape. …”
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Effects of curing age and magnesium slag grinding time on mechanical properties and hydration characteristics of magnesium slag-based backfill materials by Xiaobing Yang, Jian Yang, Xi Wang, Shenghua Yin, Zepeng Yan, Xizhi Zhang, Gongcheng Li, Xun Chen, Yaobin Qi, Wei Chen

“…The grinding activation treatment of MS improves the microstructure characteristics of MS-based backfill and enhances the micro-densification degree of the backfill. …”
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Sm2O3-induced superconductivity enhancements in bulk Y-123 ceramics synthesized via a novel modified thermal decomposition method by Ryad Alhadei Mohamed Arebat, Mohd Mustafa Awang Kechik, Yap Siew Hong, Chen Soo Kien, Lim Kean Pah, Hussien Baqiah, Fatma Barood, Syahrul Humaidi, Hoo Keong Peh, Abdul Halim Shaari, Muhammad Kashfi Shabdin, Muralidhar Miryala

“…Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) revealed significant grain growth (∼8.14 μm) and enhanced grain connectivity at 0.1 wt%, while higher doping levels caused porosity and microstructural deterioration. High-resolution imaging further revealed zigzag grain boundaries and nanoscale inclusions acting as flux pinning centers. …”
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Enhancing the nutritional profile of purple sweet potato flour through fermentation with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum InaCC B157: A functional food perspective by Tiurma Pasaribu, Yati Sudaryati Soeka, Novik Nurhidayat, Suciatmih Suciatmih, Titin Yulinery, Evi Triana, Tri Ratna Sulistiyani, Ninik Setyowati, Desty Dwi Sulistyowati, Dwi Ningsih Susilowati

“…Data were statistically analyzed using a one-way analysis of variance and Duncan’s multiple range test. …”
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Microscopic phase evolution mechanism of lithium slag and fiber synergistically enhancing concrete toughness: Perspective of preventing coal-rock dynamic disasters through energy a... by Xuyang Bai, Junwen Zhang, Yulin Li, Zeyu Liu, Zhixiang Song, Yang Zhang, Xukai Dong, Shaokang Wu, Weizheng Xu, Xian Li

“…Furthermore, scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) was used to reveal the interfacial pore state and element distribution of the internal microstructure of concrete. The results show that PVA fiber bars can play the role of a “skeleton bridge” to improve the toughness of materials. …”
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Modified Zuo Gui Wan Ameliorates Ovariectomy-Induced Osteoporosis in Rats by Regulating the SCFA-GPR41-p38MAPK Signaling Pathway by Song C, Yan Q, Ma Y, Li P, Yang Y, Wang Y, Li W, Wan X, Li Y, Zhu R, Liu H, Zhang Z

“…In vivo studies verified that MZGW-H ameliorated microstructure damage, improved histological changes and reduced TRAP, BALP, and BGP in OVX rats by regulating the SCFA-GPR41-p38MAPK signaling pathway. …”
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Glass-Forming Ability and Crystallization Behavior of Mo-Added Fe_82−xSi₄B₁₂Nb₁Mo_xCu₁ (x = 0–2) Nanocrystalline All... by Hyun Ah Im, Subong An, Ki-bong Kim, Sangsun Yang, Jung woo Lee, Jae Won Jeong

“…Upon annealing, this optimized microstructure demonstrated low coercivity and high permeability. …”
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Performance of foam concrete containing low-temperature calcined clay as a partial replacement of Portland cement by Alassane Compaore, Kicoun Jean-Yves N’Zy Toure, Desmond Edem Primus Klenam, Tabiri Kwayie Asumadu, John David Obayemi, Nima Rahbar, Charles Migwi, Abdallah Sarroney Merenga, Winston Oluwole Soboyejo

“…Properties evaluated included fresh and dry density, workability, porosity, compressive and flexural strengths at 7, 14, and 28 days, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), water absorption, thermal conductivity, and microstructure. Workability improved with increasing W/B ratio and density but decreased with higher MK content. …”
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Novel biophysical skin biomarkers discriminate topical anti‐inflammatory treatments based on their potential for local adverse effects by Simon G. Danby, Stephen Matcher, Robert Byers, Rosie Taylor, Sura Sahib, Paul Andrew, Kirsty Brown, Linda Kay, Carl Wright, Abi Pinnock, John Chittock, Mengqiu Duan, Amy Cha, Roni Adiri, Chuanbo Zang, John Werth, Michael J. Cork

“…Skin properties were assessed on days 1, 15, 29 of treatment and again on day 57, including imaging of skin microstructure using Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Attenuated Total Reflectance (ATR)‐Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopic assessment of stratum corneum molecular structure. …”
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Basic research on CVD single crystal diamond processing by UV nanosecond laser by Huabin ZHAN, Kaixuan FENG, Yupeng CHEN, Jing LI, Jiawei WEI, Jianhui CHEN, Qi HAO, Changwei WAN, Ni CHEN

“…ObjectivesChemical vapor deposition (CVD) diamond has excellent material properties and a wide range of application prospects, but due to its high hardness, brittleness and chemical inertness, microstructure processing on the surface and inside is extremely difficult. …”
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Stabilization effect and mechanism of heavy metals by microbial consortium of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria and urease-producing bacteria by Xuezhe Zhu, Xuezhe Zhu, Xuezhe Zhu, Xuezhe Zhu, Xuezhe Zhu, Xuezhe Zhu, Yupin Zhou, Yupin Zhou, Yupin Zhou, Yupin Zhou, Yupin Zhou, Yupin Zhou, Zhenghao Yan, Yongfang Yan, Shuangquan Li, Shuangquan Li, Shuangquan Li, Shuangquan Li, Shuangquan Li, Mingjiao Yu, Mingjiao Yu, Mingjiao Yu, Mingjiao Yu, Mingjiao Yu, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan, Mingjiang Zhang, Mingjiang Zhang, Mingjiang Zhang, Mingjiang Zhang, Mingjiang Zhang

“…Microbial consortium of PSB and UPB were constructed for the stabilization of heavy metals by optimizing carbon and nitrogen sources. The microstructural and compositional changes during the biostabilization process were more deeply analyzed using XRD, FT-IR and SEM-EDS.Results and discussionThe precipitation of heavy metals could be promoted effectively when soluble starch (10.2 g/L) was used as carbon source and urea (7.8 g/L) as nitrogen source. …”
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Research of selective laser melting process and properties of Y2O3 dispersion strengthened high speed steel by Yan LIU, Dingguo ZHAO, Yue LI, Xiaojie CUI, Shuhuan WANG, Yuekai XUE

“…The effects of Y2O3 particles on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the prepared high speed steel were investigated using various techniques, including optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and mechanical property tests. …”
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Study on the Influence of MnO2 Crystal Phases on Low-Temperature Microwave Catalytic Mineralization of Toluene by Bo YUAN, Xiaomeng ZUO, Yujia WANG, Runlong HAO

“…Through comprehensive characterization, analysis of electromagnetic properties, and experimental results, we found that the excellent low-temperature oxidation characteristics of δ-MnO2 are related to its unique microstructure, including crystallinity, specific surface area, pore volume, and pore size. …”
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Evaluation of anti-inflammatory properties on the surface of dental implants depending on the type of processing by S. D. Varzhapetian, M. A. Shyshkin, T. V. Strohonova, O. O. Kokar

“…Materials and methods. The structural (microstructure of the surface, biocompatibility, surface corrosion, elemental surface structures) and clinical (severity of peri-implantitis and mucositis, coefficient of implant stability) characteristics of dental implants made of zirconium with surface treatment by the PEO method and implants made of titanium with DAE surface treatment were studied. …”
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Effect of Li content on precipitation behavior and mechanical properties of Al–Cu–Li alloys under aging treatment by Pengcheng Chen, Xiwu Li, Kai Wen, Ying Li, Qilong Liu, Chenyang Xun, Wei Xiao, Bin Zhou, Lizhen Yan, Zhihui Li, Yongan Zhang, Baiqing Xiong

“…The alloys were studied through hardness testing, tensile property evaluation, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), three-dimensional atom probe (3DAP) analysis and density functional theory (DFT) calculations to establish correlations between microstructural evolution and mechanical performance. …”
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火麻仁油复合油凝胶的制备及性能表征Preparation and performance characterization of composite oleogel based on hemp seed oil by 夏岚1， 刘清雷1， 邓肖丽2, 张鑫鹏1， 张健1，2 XIA Lan1, LIU Qinglei1, DENG Xiaoli2, ZHANG Xinpeng1, ZHANG Jian1,2

“…The types of gelator, the mass ratio and dosage of composite gelator were optimized by taking oil holding rate and hardness as indicators, and the microstructure, rheological properties, Fourier infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), thermal properties (DSC analysis) and storage stability for carrying β-carotene of the obtained oleogel were characterized. …”
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Thermally activated fluorescence in 9,10-DPA single crystals enabling high-performance fast neutron detection by Yingming Wang, Lingyan Xu, Lu Liang, Zhentao Qin, Zhuochen Cai, Kaifu Zhang, Chongqi Liu, Lixiang Lian, Wei Zheng, Yanyan Lei, Qinzeng Hu, Binbin Zhang, Tao Wang, Wanqi Jie

“…The two-dimensional nucleation growth mechanism of DPA was revealed by detailed analysis of the microstructure of the crystal surface. …”
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