Fish Community Resource Utilization Reveals Benthic–Pelagic Trophic Coupling Along Depth Gradients in the Beibu Gulf, South China Sea by Xiaodong Yang, Konglan Luo, Jiawei Fu, Bin Kang, Xiongbo He, Yunrong Yan

“…The results show that the primary carbon sources in the Beibu Gulf are phytoplankton, particulate organic matter (POM), and sediment organic matter (SOM), with phytoplankton contributing the most. …”
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Phyto-fabrication of copper oxide nanoparticles (NPs) utilizing the green approach exhibits antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antifungal activity in Diospyros kaki fruit by Iftikhar Hussain Shah, Irfan Ali Sabir, Muhammad Ashraf, Asad Rehman, Zishan Ahmad, Muhammad Azam, Ghulam Abbas Ashraf, Haroon ur Rasheed, Guohui Li, Jeridi Mouna, Mohammad Faizan, Muhammad Ahsan Altaf, Awais Shakoor, Cheng Song, Muhammad Aamir Manzoor

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Exploring the nutraceutical and functional food potential of microalgae: Implications for health and sustainability by Ramachandran Sivaramakrishnan, Simab Kanwal, Aran Incharoensakdi, Nilesh Nirmal, Piroonporn Srimongkol

“…Despite some sensory drawbacks limiting broader consumer acceptance, ongoing research focuses on product development to enhance palatability and functionality. The integration of microalgae into food systems aligns with global sustainability goals, offering high-value, nutrient-rich alternatives to traditional protein and micronutrient sources. …”
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Insights into the physiological and metabolic features of Thalassobacterium, a novel genus of Verrucomicrobiota with the potential to drive the carbon cycle by Xin-Yun Tan, Xin-Jiang Liu, De-Chen Lu, Yu-Qi Ye, Xin-Yu Liu, Fan Yu, Hui Yang, Fan Li, Zong-Jun Du, Meng-Qi Ye

“…Given that polysaccharides and their degradation products are particularly crucial carbon sources for marine microorganisms, Verrucomicrobiota are thought to be important contributors to biogeochemical cycling in the ocean.IMPORTANCEVerrucomicrobiota are widely distributed and able to utilize a variety of difficult-to-biodegrade polysaccharides, which have a significant impact on the marine carbon cycle. …”
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Preoperative and intraoperative neuromonitoring and mapping techniques impact oncological and functional outcomes in supratentorial function-eloquent brain tumours: a systematic re... by Asfand Baig Mirza, Amisha Vastani, Rishabh Suvarna, Sami Rashed, Aws Al-Omari, Engelbert Mthunzi, Feras Fayez, Nicala Rampersad, Josephine Jung, Alba Díaz Baamonde, José Siado Mosquera, Ali Elhag, Francesco Marchi, Richard Gullan, Keyoumars Ashkan, Ranjeev Bhangoo, Francesco Vergani, Ana Mirallave-Pescador, José Pedro Lavrador

“…Summary: Background: Supratentorial function-eloquent brain tumour surgeries challenge the balance between maximal tumour resection and preservation of neurological function. …”
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Mulberry Leaf Protein: Extraction Technologies, Functional Attributes and Food Applications by Rongxiang Xue, Lichao Chen, Chao Sun, Abrar Muhammad, Yongqi Shao

“…In the context of a rapidly expanding global population, mulberry leaf protein emerges as an emerging source of plant protein, with most applications currently at Technology Readiness Level (TRL), presenting substantial potential for application in functional foods and nutraceuticals. …”
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Sustainable Valorization of Jackfruit Peel Waste: Bio‐Functional and Structural Characterization by Rangina Brahma, Subhajit Ray, Prakash Kumar Nayak, Kandi Shridhar

“…In conclusion, this study identified the potential utility of A. heterophyllus peel as a valuable source of phytochemical compounds, polyphenolic antioxidants, and the antimicrobial additives that can be used in wide agri‐food‐pharma industries.…”
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Immune boosting functional components of natural foods and its health benefits by Jaspin Stephen, Dharini Manoharan, Mahendran Radhakrishnan

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Horticultural crop waste extracts as functional ingredients for enhanced surimi production by Vijay Kumar Reddy Surasani, Siddhnath Kumar, Arashdeep Singh, Isha Dudeja, Fatih Ozogul, Yesim Ozogul, Srinu Rathlavath, Lalitha Gnanasekaran, Saranya Vinayagam, Thanigaivel Sundaram, Maximilian Lackner, Pavan Kumar Dara

“…Horticultural crop waste offers a valuable source of natural extracts rich in bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, which can be utilized to enhance the quality and sustainability of surimi production. …”
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Impact of butyric acid modification on the structural and functional properties of rice starch by Qiaoyan Wu, Yang Yang, Yue Xu, Bing Wang, Xiaofei Liu, Yan Wang, Guang Zhang, Xin Bian, Chunmin Ma, Na Zhang

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Evaluation and identification of lumbosacral transitional vertebra causing intractable low back pain utilizing bone single-photon emission tomography with computed tomography by Khulood Al Riyami, Suliman Alahmed, Ziauddin Saad, Jamshed Bomanji

“…The cause of low back pain due to lumbosacral transitional vertebra (LSTV) still remains a debated topic. Functional imaging with bone scintigraphy has been a valuable adjunct in its assessment; however, in recent years, the additional utility of single-photon emission tomography with computed tomography (SPECT/CT) is evolving as the imaging modality of choice in identifying range of complex lower back pain sources, leading to the provision of suitable treatment options. …”
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ACTION: Augmentation and computation toolbox for brain network analysis with functional MRI by Yuqi Fang, Junhao Zhang, Linmin Wang, Qianqian Wang, Mingxia Liu

“…In this work, we develop an open-source toolbox, called Augmentation and Computation Toolbox for braIn netwOrk aNalysis (ACTION), offering comprehensive functions to streamline fMRI analysis. …”
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Choline in immunity: a key regulator of immune cell activation and function by Catarina Maia, Chin Wai Fung, Elsa Sanchez-Lopez

“…Nutrient availability is a strong determinant of cell function. Immune cells, which must rapidly activate transcriptional, proteomic, and metabolic programs to fulfill their functional roles, depend on nutrient supply to generate the building blocks needed for the production of immune effectors. …”
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Double-spiral as a bio-inspired functional element in engineering design by Mohsen Jafarpour, Mohammad Aryayi, Stanislav N. Gorb, Hamed Rajabi

“…Abstract Spiral, one of the most well-known functional patterns in nature that can be observed in structures such as the proboscis of lepidoptera and snail shells or as vortices forming in flowing fluids, has long served as a source of inspiration for humans in the creation of numerous spiral-based designs. …”
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Projection-specific and reversible functional blockage in the association cortex of macaque monkeys by Seiichirou Yokoo, Takayasu Higo, Florian Gerard-Mercier, Mineki Oguchi, Masamichi Sakagami, Haruhiko Bito, Masayuki Sakamoto, Noritake Ichinohe, Keiji Tanaka

“…The functional manipulation techniques based on optogenetics have been widely and effectively utilized in the rodent brain. …”
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Corn Steep Liquor as an Efficient Bioresource for Functional Components Production by Biotransformation Technology by Ying Chang, Xin-Qi Zhao, Xin Zhang, Yan Jiao

“…In order to fully explore the potential utilization value of CSL, this review comprehensively summarizes the structural composition and nutritional characteristics of CSL, and its application and prospect in the biotransformation of industrialized organic acids, polysaccharides, lipids, enzymes, natural pigments, and novel functional components through the microbial fermentation pathway. …”
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Research progress on physical and chemical properties of coal gasification slag and its preparation of building materials by Xiaowei GU, Xiaowei GE, Shaoqian LIU, Xuecheng DING, Li WANG, Dongwei HUANG, Dawei WANG, Yile MA

“…In addition, combined with the current research hotspots and policy orientation, the future development direction of CGS resource utilization is prospected. It is proposed to promote the development of CGS in the direction of high performance, low carbonization and engineering by means of multi-source collaborative excitation, all-solid waste coupling utilization, functional material preparation, performance regulation mechanism construction and life cycle assessment.…”
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Use of dehydrated carrot (Daucus carota) pomace and almond (Prunus dulcis) powder for partial replacement of wheat flour in cake: effect on product quality and acceptability by Tusneem Kausar, Salah Laaraj, Ashiq Hussain, Younes Noutfia, Mohamed Bouhrim, Ramzi A. Mothana, Omar M. Noman, Aymen Mubashar, Nida Firdous, Shafiqa Ali, Shazia Yaqub, Kaoutar Elfazazi

“…IntroductionCarrot (Daucus carota) is a nutrient-dense root vegetable, and carrot pomace is a by-product of the juice extraction procedure, which is recognized a source of phytochemicals and functional components. …”
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Nitrogen-functionalized modulation of iron nanoparticles promotes selective hydrogenation of carbon dioxide by Xianbiao Wang, Jun Qian, Zixuan Lu, Jie Huang, Liru Zheng, Yong Jiang, Mengdie Cai, Yuxue Wei, Lisheng Guo, Song Sun

“…The utilization of urea as a nitrogen source during the hydrothermal process significantly influenced the morphology and defects of the obtained catalyst. …”
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Effect of different bulking agents on the quality, microbial community structure and metabolic functions during human feces composting in foam composting device by Tianyang Ning, Tianyang Ning, Xiangqun Zheng, Xiangqun Zheng, Jiayin Liang, Jiayin Liang, Weihan Wang, Weihan Wang, Guowei Zhang, Xiaocheng Wei, Xiaocheng Wei, Lu Tan, Lu Tan

“…The metagenomic data analysis reveals significant differences in the abundance of “carbon metabolism” and “microbial metabolism” among different groups, further indicating that the addition of different bulking agents affects the utilization of metabolic products, amino acids, and carbohydrates as carbon sources by microbes in human feces compost. …”
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