Persistently increased post-stress activity of paraventricular thalamic neurons is essential for the emergence of stress-induced alterations in behaviour. by Anna Jász, László Biró, Zsolt Buday, Bálint Király, Orsolya Szalárdy, Krisztina Horváth, Gergely Komlósi, Róbert Bódizs, Krisztina J Kovács, Marco A Diana, Balázs Hangya, László Acsády

“…This increase in activity had a causal role in stress-induced changes in spontaneous behaviour. …”
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Observed Influences of Subpolar Front in the Japan/East Sea on Winter and Spring North Pacific Storm Track Activity by Peilong Yu, Shiyao Chen, Huijun Wang, Xiaopei Lin, Mingkeng Duan, Chao Zhang

“…Abstract This study investigated the response of the North Pacific storm track (NPST) activity to the meridional shift of the Japan/East Sea subpolar front during the cold season using a statistical method called generalized equilibrium feedback analysis. …”
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Xiao-Xu-Ming Decoction Reduced Mitophagy Activation and Improved Mitochondrial Function in Cerebral Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury by Rui Lan, Yong Zhang, Tao Wu, Yun-Zhi Ma, Bao-Qi Wang, Hai-Zhong Zheng, Ya-Na Li, Yan Wang, Chun-Qing Gu, Ji-Tao Wu

“…We investigated whether Xiao-Xu-Ming decoction reduced mitophagy activation and kept mitochondrial function in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. …”
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Spectrum-effect relationship of immunologic activity of Ganoderma lucidum by UPLC-MS/MS and component knock-out method by Changqin Li, Yiping Cui, Jie Lu, Lijun Meng, Changyang Ma, Zhenhua Liu, Yan Zhang, Wenyi Kang

“…The compounds related to immune activity in G. lucidum were determined in this study.…”
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Synthesis, Spectroscopy, Thermal Analysis, Electrochemistry and Superoxide Scavenging Activity of a New Bimetallic Copper(II) Complex by Babita Sarma, Diganta Kumar Das

“…The complex was found to show superoxide dismutase activity.…”
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Influence of fruit stages on chemical compositions, phytochemicals, and antioxidant activity of wood apple (Feronia limonia (L.) Swingle) by Rashmi Srivastava, Neha Mishra, Arshi, Shraddha Tripathi, Smriti, Neha Taslim Fatima, Neetu Mishra

“…The study's goal is to examine the fruit's chemical compositions, phytochemical content, and antioxidant activity over three stages. Since the fruit is consumed from unripe to ripe, our research demonstrates the scientific validity of its medical properties at each stage. …”
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The Concurrent Validity and Reliability of Single Leg Squat Among Physically Active Females with and without Dynamic Knee Valgus by Nazatul Izzati Jamaludin, Farhah Nadhirah Aiman Sahabuddin, Nur Syahmina Rasudin, Shazlin Shaharudin

“…Their DKV was determined based on the cut-off values of knee frontal plane projection angle during drop landing. …”
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Synthesis of Silica-Coated Fe3O4 Nanoparticles by Microemulsion Method: Characterization and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity by Goshu Asab, Enyew Amare Zereffa, Teshome Abdo Seghne

“…Both Fe3O4 and silica-coated Fe3O4 NPs demonstrated better antimicrobial activities.…”
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Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor γ and PGC-1α in Cancer: Dual Actions as Tumor Promoter and Suppressor by Seong-Hoon Yun, Sang-Heum Han, Joo-In Park

“…Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) is part of a nuclear receptor superfamily that regulates gene expression involved in cell differentiation, proliferation, immune/inflammation response, and lipid metabolism. …”
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Synthesis and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of a Novel Series of Diphenyl-1,2,4-triazoles and Related Derivatives by Swapna Cherala, Harikiran Lingabathula, Rama Ganta, Srinivas Ampati, Sarangapani Manda

“…Among all the newly synthesized derivatives, Compounds 4Ia-4Ic and Compounds 4IIa-4IId were reduced the inflammation very significantly (p<0.0001), thus these compounds showed promising anti-inflammatory activity and only one compound (4Id) showed moderate anti-inflammatory activity (p<0.05).…”
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Physicochemical properties and biological activities of polysaccharides from the peel of Dioscorea opposita Thunb. extracted by four different methods by Zuowei Zhao, Li Wang, Yuan Ruan, Chunnan Wen, Menghuan Ge, Yanyan Qian, Bingji Ma

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Role of organic manures on soil carbon stocks and soil enzyme activities in intensively managed ginger production systems by C Nichita, Raghavendra S, B Champa, Ganapathi G, Sudarshan V, Nandita S, Ravikumar D, M Nagaraja

“…Both soil carbon stocks and soil enzyme activities exhibited strong and positive correlations with organic manures.Conclusion: The study revealed that application of organic manures in intensively managed ginger production systems helps to enhance soil carbon stocks and maintain soil biological activities.…”
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Phytochemical Constituents, Antimicrobial activities and Isolation of Eupatorin from the Seed Extract of <i>L. inermis</i> LINN by R.S. Ochu, H. Ibrahim, A.O. Oyewale

“…The eupatorin was found to show significant microbial activity against P. vulgaris, S. typhi, E. coli, S. pneumonia and S. pyogenes when compared with standard antibiotics used against these microbes. …”
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Preclinical Evaluation of a Bone-Marrow Autograft Culture Procedure for Generating Lymphokine-Activated Killer Cells in Vitro by Hans-Georg Klingemann, Heather Deal, Dianne Reid, Connie J Eaves

“…Maintenance of BM-LAK cell activity after a further seven days of culture in the presence of IL-2 was also tested. …”
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Free Vibration Response of a Frame Structural Model Controlled by a Nonlinear Active Mass Driver System by Ilaria Venanzi, Filippo Ubertini

“…Active control devices, such as active mass dampers, are mainly employed for the reduction of wind-induced vibrations in high-rise buildings, with the final aim of satisfying vibration serviceability limit state requirements and of meeting appropriate comfort criteria. …”
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Artificial intelligence: a useful tool in active tuberculosis screening among vulnerable groups in Romania - advantages and limitations by Beatrice Mahler, Beatrice Mahler, Beatrice Mahler, Alexandru Stoichiță, Alexandru Stoichiță, Alexandru Stoichiță, Dragoș Băiceanu, Dragoș Băiceanu, Traian-Constantin Panciu, Traian-Constantin Panciu, Dragoș Dendrino, Dragoș Dendrino, Mihaela Mihai, Mihaela Mihai, Raluca Bobocea, Elmira Ibraim, Elmira Ibraim, Mara Bălteanu, Mara Bălteanu, Oana Popescu, Oana Popescu, Mădălina Oana Burecu, Mădălina Oana Burecu, Ioana Mădălina Moșteanu, Ioana Mădălina Moșteanu, Vanessa Veronese, Radu Matache, Radu Matache, Ioana Munteanu, Ioana Munteanu, Ioana Munteanu, Cristina Popa, Cristina Popa, Justina Antonela Dragomir, Justina Antonela Dragomir, Justina Antonela Dragomir

“…The current study highlighted, at an AI threshold value of 0.4, that 89% of the screened people benefited from a correct assessment using the AI associated with the radiological examination. ROC curve analysis indicates an AUC of 0.923 (95% CI:0.893–0.947; significance level p &lt; 0.0001) which shows that the test has a high capacity to accurately detect individuals with TB and also to rule out those who do not have the disease, with sensitivity 87.1, specificity 91.6 and criterion &gt;0.3585.ConclusionOur study brings to the fore the significance of integrating AI software X-vision with bacteriological diagnosis in detecting TB among vulnerable groups in Romania. …”
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Optimized production and antiviral activity evaluation of recombinant chicken interferon-alpha using an improved Baculovirus expression system by Yuxia Zhang, Wenwen Dong, Feng Li, Kai Meng, Guiming Li, Xiaoyuan Yuan

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Functional Movement Is Negatively Associated with Weight Status and Positively Associated with Physical Activity in British Primary School Children by Michael J. Duncan, Michelle Stanley

“…The relations between BMI, ambulatory physical activity and functional movement screen (FMS) performance were compared in 58, 10-11-year-old children. …”
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A Review on Bioactive Phytochemical Constituents and Pharmacological Activities of Aegiceras corniculatum: A Pharmaceutically Important Mangrove Plant by Pritam Sarkar, Tasfiya Rufaidah Ahnaf, Razina Rouf, Jamil Ahmad Shilpi, Shaikh Jamal Uddin

“…The extract of this plant activates the κ-opioid receptor, causing central antinociception. …”
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Teaching compassion through a community-led, experiential learning activity for undergraduate medical students: the Empathy Project by Lina Shoppoff, Christine Mathew, Kaite Burkholder Harris, Laura Muldoon, Sydney Persaud, Sophia Kelly-Langer, Elisha Davidson, Moira Alie, Carissa Grondin, Claire E Kendall

“… We co-facilitated a mandatory community-led experiential learning activity for medical students with the Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa that demonstrates the feasibility and positive impact of incorporating community-led learning into the medical school curriculum. …”
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