Bacterial vaginosis - diagnostic dilemma and implications by Atanasievska Sonja, Nenadić Dane, Stanković Slaviša, Protić-Đokić Vesna, Ristanović Elizabeta

“…The mqRT-PCR is the best choice for BV diagnosis because it is more efficient at differentiating patients with intermediate results. …”
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Curcumin nanoemulsion suppresses HPV oncogenes and inhibits cervical cancer progression: in vitro and in vivo study by Mehrnaz Karimi, Masoud Parsania, Negar Motakef Kazemi, Mahnaz Qomi, Mahsa Hadipour Jahromy

“…Conclusion These preeminent preclinical results indicate the potential of this curcumin nanoformulation as an efficient treatment approach for cervical cancer.…”
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Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of the <i>Shaker</i> K⁺ Channel Gene Family in Cassava (<i>Manihot esculenta</i> Crantz) Under Potassium Stress by Xianhai Xie, Chenyu Lin, Feilong Yu, Haozheng Li, Jin Xiao, Mingjuan Zheng, Wenquan Wang, Xin Guo

“…In summary, this study provides valuable insights into the characteristics and biological functions of the <i>Shaker</i> K⁺ channel gene family in cassava and identifies potential candidate genes for breeding or engineering potassium-efficient cassava cultivars.…”
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Combating browning: mechanisms and management strategies in in vitro culture of economic woody plants by Chen Liu, Hongrui Fan, Jiaqi Zhang, Jianing Wu, Mingbing Zhou, Fuliang Cao, Guiyun Tao, Xiaohong Zhou

“…This phenomenon hampers the development of efficient regeneration and genetic transformation systems across diverse species. …”
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LncRNA of peripheral blood mononuclear cells: HYMAI acts as a potential diagnostic and therapeutic biomarker for female major depressive disorder by Tianyi Bu, Jiarun Yang, Jiawei Zhou, Yeran Liu, Kexin Qiao, Yan Wang, Jili Zhang, Erying Zhao, Boakye Kwame Owura, Xiaohui Qiu, Zhengxue Qiao, Yanjie Yang

“…Then, the potential biomarker was screened out by quantifying differentially expressed lncRNAs based on quantitative real-time PCR. To further investigate the function of biomarkers in the pathogenesis of MDD, bioinformatics analysis on downstream target genes was carried out.ResultsThe expression profile screened out 300 differentially expressed lncRNAs. …”
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Comparison of unmanned aerial vehicle imaging to ground truth walkthroughs for identifying and classifying trash sites serving as potential Aedes aegypti breeding grounds by Morgan S. Tarpenning, Juliet T. Bramante, Kavita D. Coombe, Katherine E. Woo, Andrew J. Chamberlin, Paul S. Mutuku, Giulio A. De Leo, Angelle Desiree LaBeaud, Bryson A. Ndenga, Francis M. Mutuku, Joelle I. Rosser

“…While UAV imaging did miss trash underneath vegetation or buildings and did not show the exact composition of trash piles, this method was efficient, enabled detailed quantitative trash data, and granted access to areas that were not easily accessible by walking. …”
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Quantifying hydrothermal ammonium mobilization from sediment and implications for the marine biosphere: a case study from the Guaymas Basin, Gulf of California by Nathan Rochelle-Bates, Annabel Long, Graeme A. MacGilchrist, Andreas Teske, Eva E. Stüeken

“…The Guaymas case study demonstrates that hydrothermal seepage in sedimentary basins can create a significant nutrient flux and is an efficient means of recycling nutrients from organic matter at shallow burial depths. …”
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A systematic review of computational simulation methods for predicting the toxicity of chemical compounds by Akram Tabrizi, Fatemeh Paridokht, Yaser Khorshidi Behzadi, Rezvan Zendehdel

“…Introduction: With the rapid development of new chemicals across various industries and the growing need for efficient and accurate toxicity assessments, in silico methods have emerged as a screening tool due to their cost-effectiveness, time efficiency, and reduction in animal testing. …”
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Temperature-Responsive Microrobot for High-Temperature Sensing in Constrained Environments by Shaobo Ding, Junmin Liu, Jiaxu Dong, Rencheng Zhuang, Enbo Shi, Shutong Wang, Yuhang Xiao, Dekai Zhou, Longqiu Li, Xiaocong Chang

“…Here, we propose a temperature-responsive microrobot (TRM) that integrates artificial neural networks into microscale thermal sensing, enabling quantitative temperature measurement in complex and constrained environments. …”
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Sustainable vat photopolymerization of complex functional structures with fast dissolvable and recyclable supports by Tengteng Tang, Prem Kalpesh Nawab, Parimal Prabhudesai, Saleh Alfarhan, Ivan Pesqueira, Kalyn VanWormer, Jinxing Li, Dawei Li, Kailong Jin, Xiangjia Li

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Molecular validation of genetically transformed Catharanthus roseus plants via different strains of Agrobacterium tumefaciens by Rania El-Tanbouly, Hend Hassan, Lojina M. Awd, Azza Ali Makhlouf, Hani G. Shalabi, Sarah El-Messeiry

“…Molecular variations between mutants were examined using Inter-Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) and GUS expression via quantitative Real-Time PCR (qRT-PCR). Results revealed that GV3101 had the highest transformation efficiency (61.1 %) and LBA4404 the lowest (38 %). …”
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Development of empirical correlations for sustainable breakup characterization of water and high-viscous oil sheets under acoustic perturbations using high-speed imaging by Aman Singh, Devesh T, Subhash K, Preetam Polavarapu, Jayakrishnan Rahul, Karthick S, Balaji K

“…Efficient techniques for breaking liquid columns into smaller droplets are highly valued in atomization and spray dynamics research. …”
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An Intelligent Agent-Based Resilient Framework for Marine Vessel Mission Adaptations by Nikos Kougiatsos, Evelien L. Scheffers, Marcel C. van Benten, Dingena L. Schott, Peter de Vos, Rudy R. Negenborn, Vasso Reppa

“…To make this transport more efficient, vessel design must adapt to changing missions, regulations and the occurrence of malfunctions. …”
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Study on the Photosynthetic Physiological Responses of Greenhouse Young Chinese Cabbage (<i>Brassica rapa</i> L. <i>Chinensis Group</i>) Affected by Particulate Matter Based on Hyp... by Lijuan Kong, Siyao Gao, Jianlei Qiao, Lina Zhou, Shuang Liu, Yue Yu, Haiye Yu

“…Particulate matter affects both the light environment and air quality in greenhouses, obstructing normal gas exchange and hindering efficient physiological activities such as photosynthesis. …”
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The levels of pattern-triggered immunity in the root and stembase of tomato cultivars positively correlate with the resistance to Ralstonia solanacearum by Chiao-Yu Ku, Li-Ren Guo, Feng-Chi Cheng, Chun-You Kuo, Andre Fortunatus Karim, Muhammad Yusril Hardiansyah, Yu-Chuan Chang, Yi-Fan Chen, Ya-Yi Chung, Chiu-Ping Cheng

“…Resistance to BW in crops is primarily associated with quantitative trait loci (QTLs), which are believed to correlate with the simultaneous activation of multiple defense mechanisms against pathogens. …”
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Implementation of decarbonisation actions in general practice: a systematic review and narrative synthesis by Jeremy Dale, Helen Atherton, Ana Raquel Nunes, Abi Eccles, Rachel Spencer, Helen Twohig, Florence Karaba, Olivia Geddes, Frederik Dahlmann, Michael Gregg, Abi Bickerton

“…Study designs were qualitative (n=7), quantitative (n=7) and one mixed methods. Participants included healthcare staff (n=7), patients (n=5), health stakeholders (n=2) and the general public (n=1). …”
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Diagnostic potential of salivary IL-1β, IL-8, SAT, S100P, and OAZ1 in oral squamous cell carcinoma, oral submucous fibrosis, and oral lichen planus based on findings from a Sri Lan... by Kalpani Senevirathna, Thilini Anupama Nanayakkarawasam Mahakapuge, Nadeeka U. Jayawardana, Jayanthe Rajapakse, Chandrika Udumalagala Gamage, Bimalka Seneviratne, Unil Perera, Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi, Ruwan Duminda Jayasinghe

“…This novel clinical technique has the potential to be a powerful, efficient, and reliable tool for early detection of cancer. …”
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Computational histology reveals that concomitant application of insect repellent with sunscreen impairs UV protection in an ex vivo human skin model by Sophie Charrasse, Titouan Poquillon, Charlotte Saint-Omer, Audrey Schunemann, Mylène Weill, Victor Racine, Abdel Aouacheria

“…Methods In this work, we designed NoxiScore, a pipeline providing an integrated, deep learning-based software solution for fully automated and quantitative analysis of nucleus-related features in histological sections of human skin biopsies. …”
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CPFT-MOSA: A Comprehensive Parallel Fault-Tolerant Multi-Objective Simulated Annealing Framework for UAV-Assisted Edge Computing in Smart City Traffic Management by Ahmed Shamil Mustafa, Salman Yussof, Nurul Asyikin Mohamed Radzi

“…An experimental evaluation conducted across 17 nodes managing 45 full layers (comprising 270 total layer assignments) demonstrates that CPFT-MOSA performs superiorly to traditional methods. Our results show quantitative improvements in three key metrics: efficient resource utilization with an average of 16.8 active nodes; a 21% improvement in energy distribution efficiency with a value of 0.063; and an 8.5% reduction in execution time to 1.6 units compared to conventional approaches. …”
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Biological Removal and Fate Assessment of Diclofenac Using Bacillus subtilis and Brevibacillus laterosporus Strains and Ecotoxicological Effects of Diclofenac and 4′-Hydroxy-diclof... by Camille Grandclément, Anne Piram, Marie-Eléonore Petit, Isabelle Seyssiecq, Isabelle Laffont-Schwob, Guillaume Vanot, Nicolas Tiliacos, Nicolas Roche, Pierre Doumenq

“…Since bacterial consortia involved in conventional wastewater treatment processes are not efficient in removing diclofenac (DCF), an emerging pollutant frequently detected in water bodies, the identification of microorganisms able to metabolise this pharmaceutical compound is relevant. …”
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