Comparative transcriptomics reveal stage-dependent parasitic adaptations in the myxozoan Sphaerospora molnari by Monika M. Wiśniewska, Jiří Kyslík, Gema Alama-Bermejo, Alena Lövy, Martin Kolísko, Astrid S. Holzer, Anush Kosakyan

“…Sphaerospora molnari offers an appealing model for stage-specific transcriptomic profiling and for identifying differentially expressed key functional gene groups related to parasite development. …”
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Estimating the Cost-Effectiveness of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) Therapy with an Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor or Docetaxel in Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer by Furnback W, Wu E, Koh CYC, Nino de Rivera Guzman JF, Kruhl C, Kotecha R, Wang BC

“…TTFields therapy extended mean lifetime survival, offering a clinically meaningful and economically justifiable option for patients progressing after platinum-based chemotherapy.Plain language summary: Recent clinical data from the LUNAR study has shown that Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy concomitant with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) or docetaxel improves survival in patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) on or after platinum-based therapy. …”
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Rearing mealworm larvae with wheat, barley or maize grains as main source of nutrients in unbalanced or balanced substrates by D. Plonquet, G. Fondevila, M. Fondevila

“…The effects of the cereal offered as main nutrient source on growth performance and composition of T. molitor larvae were evaluated. …”
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Silk Protein Gene Engineering and Its Applications: Recent Advances in Biomedicine Driven by Molecular Biotechnology by Ji X, Li Y, Wang J, Wang G, Ma B, Shi J, Cui C, Wang R

“…The extensive applications of these modified silk proteins in the biomedical field have not only expanded the functionality of silk proteins but also offered new approaches to address medical challenges. …”
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End-to-End Stroke Imaging Analysis Using Effective Connectivity and Interpretable Artificial Intelligence by Wojciech Ciezobka, Joan Falco-Roget, Cemal Koba, Alessandro Crimi

“…Ultimately, this representation is used within a directed graph convolutional architecture and investigated with explainable artificial intelligence (AI) tools, offering a more detailed understanding of how stroke alters communication within the brain. …”
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Synthesis of polyfarnesene based on aqueous free-radical polymerization and molecular dynamics simulation of its properties by WU Ming-li, JIANG Jing, WANG Xiao-yu, WANG Can-cai, WANG Qing-fu, CAO Lan?鄢

“…"Farnesene monomer, obtained through the bio-fermentation, offered a unique long side chain structure that served as an excellent platform for the synthesis of “bottlebrush-like” polymers with exceptional thermal properties. …”
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Identification of biomarkers for knee osteoarthritis through clinical data and machine learning models by Wei Chen, Haotian Zheng, Binglin Ye, Tiefeng Guo, Yude Xu, Zhibin Fu, Xing Ji, Xiping Chai, Shenghua Li, Qiang Deng

“…Moreover, the RPA model offered valuable insights to assist clinicians in refining prognostic assessments and optimizing clinical decision-making processes.…”
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Risk barriers and sustainability in payment for ecosystem service implementation in smallholder forestry by A. Ibrahim, S. Withaningsih, R. Kinseng, Parikesit ., D. Muhamad

“…Agroforestry offers sustainable solutions for small-scale farmers and the environment, crucial for climate change adaptation and resilience. …”
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Integrating Bulk and Single-Cell Transcriptomic Data to Identify Ferroptosis-Associated Inflammatory Gene in Alzheimer’s Disease by Zhou H, Peng Y, Huo X, Li B, Liu H, Wang J, Zhang G

“…It provides a novel molecular mechanistic perspective and offers potential targets for future therapeutic strategies.Keywords: Alzheimer’s disease, single-cell RNA sequencing, microglia, ferroptosis, SLC11A1…”
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Utilization of Phosphogypsum and Sediment in Subgrade Material for Pavement Construction by Dragana Tomašević Pilipović, Nataša Slijepčević, Dunja Rađenović Veselić, Miloš Šešlija, Vesna Bulatović, Nataša Duduković

“…This study provides valuable insights into the physico-chemical and physico-mechanical properties of pavement mixes incorporating PG and sediment, supporting the feasibility of using these alternative materials in sustainable subgrade material for pavement construction and offering a viable solution to mitigate waste generation while enhancing pavement performance.…”
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Use of Indocyanine Green (ICG) to Assess Myocardial Perfusion and Territorial Distribution of Vein Grafts Implanted on Coronary Arteries in an Ex-vivo Porcine Model. A Potential Ad... by Cristiano Spadaccio, Antonio Nenna, Diletta Corrado, Carter Glenn, Antonio Panza, Russell Vester, Grzegorz Laskawski, David Rose, Louis Louis

“…It enables visualization of collaterals and the territory of distribution subtended by a graft offering real-time assessment and guidance on the grafting strategy.…”
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Co-Delivery of Dacarbazine and miRNA 34a Combinations to Synergistically Improve Malignant Melanoma Treatments by Ding B, Li M, Zhang J, Zhang X, Gao H, Gao J, Shen C, Zhou Y, Li F, Liu A

“…In addition, in vivo results indicated that Co-PHRD micelles can significantly inhibit tumor growth without causing significant damage to major organs.Conclusion: Co-delivery of DTIC and miRNA 34a via polypeptide micelles showed synergistic effects against MM, offering a new strategy for gene and chemotherapy.Keywords: nano micelle, DTIC, miRNA 34a, co-delivery, malignant melanoma…”
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Characteristics of visual functions and their correlation with OCT-angiography of the macula in patients with small choroidal melanoma by Е.Б. Мякошина, S.V. Saakyan

“…A timely diagnosis of small choroidal melanoma offers the opportunities of adequate treatment and, ultimately, improves the vital prognosis for patients with malignant tumor. …”
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Synergetic effects of network interconnections in the conditions of virtual reality by Kraus Kateryna, Kraus Nataliia, Shtepa Olena

“…ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: The content of a virtual slice of network interaction of cluster formations in the conditions of virtual reality offered by the authors is revealed; the authors’ vision of its structural elements is given, as from a digital network augmented and virtual socio-economic reality; the taxonomy and categorization of terminology with the help of which it is possible to reveal the formation of network cooperation in the conditions of virtual reality and its further development are investigated; on the basis of the conducted deep theoretical and methodological analysis and the presentation of a retrospective of innovation and digital changes, a step-by-step transformation of cluster formations is shown. …”
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Retrospective Analysis of the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Retinopathy of Prematurity in a Single-Center Cohort in Romania and Comparison with National and European Data by Zsuzsánna Simon-Szabó, Sándor Pál, Aliz Pándi, Zsuzsanna Gáll, Hajnal Finta, Zsuzsánna Incze-Bartha, Cristina Maki, Manuela Cucerea

“…The included European studies provided data on screening criteria, prevalence, and associated risk factors, offering a comprehensive perspective on screening effectiveness. …”
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PRACTICAL TRAINING OF OFFICERS OF THE STATE FIRE SERVICE THROUGH GAME-BASED LEARNING by V. V. Bulgakov, A. A. Lazarev, E. P. Konovalenko, T. A. Mochalova

“…The advantages of the offered methodology are the following: the possibility to design various schemes of practical training through the modular principle of their design; the development in cadets of the skills of team interaction, acquisition of professional experience by them in the process of role performance of duties of chiefs of rescue and fire fighting offices and department guards; the readiness formation to quickly adapt to new circumstances and to cope with non-standard problems in the conditions of limited time; to develop the abilities of critical thinking in young officers, to reflect own activity and to define the directions of professional growth.Practical significance. …”
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Self-Management Strategies for Low Back Pain Among Horticulture Workers: Protocol for a Type II Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Study by Kim Dunleavy, Heidi Liss Radunovich, Jason M Beneciuk, Boyi Hu, Yang Yang, Janeen McCormick Blythe, Kelly K Gurka

“…Given the challenges of implementing interventions for those working in small businesses, self-management offers an attractive and feasible option to address work-related risk factors and manage LBP. …”
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Machine and deep learning algorithms for sentiment analysis during COVID-19: A vision to create fake news resistant society. by Muhammad Tayyab Zamir, Fida Ullah, Rasikh Tariq, Waqas Haider Bangyal, Muhammad Arif, Alexander Gelbukh

“…Informal education via social media plays a crucial role in modern learning, offering self-directed and community-driven opportunities to gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes beyond traditional educational settings. …”
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Exosome miR-199a-5p modulated vascular remodeling and inflammatory infiltration of Takayasu’s arteritis by Shuning Guo, Jiehan Li, Shurui Pang, Jing Li, Xinping Tian

“…The decreased secretion of MMP2 may potentially prompt the intimal infiltration of inflammatory cells within the vascular wall, offering a novel therapeutic opportunity by tackling both inflammatory responses and the neointimal overgrowth associated with TAK arterial damage. …”
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Country economic status is strongly associated with burn survival - validation of the (modified) ABSI by Julia Elrod, Christoph Mohr, Ludvik Branski, Joshua M. Peterson, Fionna M. Wood, Dale W. Edgar, Pius Agbenorku, Shobha Chamania, Anant Sharma, Flavio N. Novaes, Jean Bosco Katabogama, Michael Boettcher, Konrad Reinshagen, Ingo Koenigs

“…This study compares burn mortality across countries with varying economic levels, as indicated by the Human Development Index (HDI), to assess if a modified ABSI (mABSI) offers enhanced predictive accuracy. Methods A retrospective study was performed, including over 90,000 patients from seven sources in five continents, including two burn registries and five referral burn centers. …”
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