Transcriptomic Modification in the Cerebral Cortex following Noninvasive Brain Stimulation: RNA-Sequencing Approach by Ben Holmes, Seung Ho Jung, Jing Lu, Jessica A. Wagner, Liudmilla Rubbi, Matteo Pellegrini, Ryan Jankord

“…Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has been shown to modulate neuroplasticity. Beneficial effects are observed in patients with psychiatric disorders and enhancement of brain performance in healthy individuals has been observed following tDCS. …”
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Health-related quality of life of toddlers during and after cancer treatment by Elin Irestorm, Raphaele R.L. van Litsenburg, Heleen Maurice-Stam, Kelly L.A. van Bindsbergen, Annelies M.C. Mavinkurve-Groothuis, Marita Partanen, Martha Grootenhuis

“…The aim of this study was therefore to compare HRQOL of young children during and after treatment for cancer, to healthy controls, and to investigate effects of biopsychosocial factors. Procedure: The study is based on data from an online monitoring program. …”
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Apigenin Alleviates Liver Fibrosis by Inhibiting Hepatic Stellate Cell Activation and Autophagy via TGF-β1/Smad3 and p38/PPARα Pathways by Jie Ji, Qiang Yu, Weiqi Dai, Liwei Wu, Jiao Feng, Yuanyuan Zheng, Yan Li, Chuanyong Guo

“…The aim of this study is to confirm the hepatocellular protective functions of apigenin and the molecular mechanism on liver fibrosis in mice. …”
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Development of a medication literacy assessment scale for patients with mental disorders in recovery in China: a mixed-methods Delphi study by Lin Deng, Bei Wu, Jianlin Lou, Jianlin Lou, Chen Zhang, An Huang, An Gu, Haiqin Chen, Lina Wang

“…Quantitative analysis of expert feedback guided the scale’s refinement, ensuring it effectively captures the unique aspects of medication literacy for patients with mental disorders in recovery.ResultsThe finalized Medication Literacy Assessment Scale for patients with mental disorders in recovery was developed, yielding 35 items across four dimensions: functional literacy (10 items), communicative literacy (6 items), critical literacy (11 items), and numeracy (8 items). …”
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Adsorption and Desorption Characteristics and Purification of Isoflavones from Crude Soybean Extract Using Macroporous Resins by Thi Ngoc Thu Tran, Xuan Vung Bui, Nguyen Thi Truc Loan, Nguyen Huu Thuan Anh, Truong Dang Le, Thi Minh Hanh Truong

“…Isoflavones in soybean have been well-known with many health-promoting effects on humans. This study aimed to purify isoflavones from the crude soybean extract by the static adsorption/desorption process on macroporous resins. …”
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Integrating QTL mapping and GWAS to decipher the genetic mechanisms behind the calcium contents of Brassica napus shoots by Yanan Xiang, Yanan Xiang, Feng Chen, Rui Shi, Tinghai Yang, Wei Zhang, Xiaoying Zhou, Chunyun Wang, Chengming Sun, Sanxiong Fu, Xiaodong Wang, Xiaodong Wang, Jiefu Zhang, Jiefu Zhang, Yue Shen

“…Brassica napus is an important oil crop worldwide, and its shoots are rich in vitamin C, calcium, and selenium. Functional oilseed-vegetable-dual-purpose varieties can increase the subsidiary value of B. napus. …”
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Soil microbiome interventions for carbon sequestration and climate mitigation by Gwyn A. Beattie, Anna Edlund, Nwadiuto Esiobu, Jack Gilbert, Mette Haubjerg Nicolaisen, Janet K. Jansson, Paul Jensen, Marco Keiluweit, Jay T. Lennon, Jennifer Martiny, Vanessa R. Minnis, Dianne Newman, Raquel Peixoto, Christopher Schadt, Jan Roelof van der Meer

“…As a critical step forward, we encourage broadening the current widespread screening of potentially beneficial soil microorganisms to encompass functions relevant to stimulating soil carbon stocks. …”
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Nanoclay gels attenuate BMP2-associated inflammation and promote chondrogenesis to enhance BMP2-spinal fusion by Takuya Furuichi, Hiromasa Hirai, Takayuki Kitahara, Masayuki Bun, Masato Ikuta, Yuichiro Ukon, Masayuki Furuya, Richard O.C. Oreffo, Agnieszka A. Janeczek, Jonathan I. Dawson, Seiji Okada, Takashi Kaito

“…Overall, NC/BMP2 facilitates spatially controlled, high-quality endochondral bone formation without BMP2-induced inflammation and promotes high-density new bone, functioning as a next-generation BMP2 carrier.…”
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CMACGSA: Improved Gravitational Search Algorithm Based on Cerebellar Model Articulation Controller for Optimization by Nazmiye Ebru Bulut, Emre Dandil, Ugur Yuzgec, Alpaslan Duysak

“…Additional enhancements include Lévy mutation, boundary control methods and an error handling mechanism, which together improve the robustness and adaptability of the algorithm. The effectiveness of CMACGSA is demonstrated through extensive testing on a set of 2D CEC 2014 benchmark functions, where it significantly outperforms the original GSA. …”
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Elevated levels of exogenous prolactin promote inflammation at the maternal-fetal interface via the JAK2/STAT5B signaling axis by Alycia Williams, Daniel J. Hossack, Nia Thompson, Yul Eum Sim, Cristina Wilson, Viviane Schuch, Tiffany Hailstorks, Rana Chakraborty, Erica L. Johnson, Erica L. Johnson, Erica L. Johnson

“…Here we investigated the impact of elevated levels of PRL on placental cells and evaluated PRL effects on the JAK2/STAT5 inflammatory signaling cascade. …”
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Long non-coding RNA NEAT1 promotes multiple myeloma malignant transformation via targeting miR-485-5p/ABCB8 by Yuxiu Xu, Tao Wang, Jiangwei Wan, Dongsheng Ma, Hongyang Zhang, Dongru Cheng, Jing Yang, Meng Wang

“…Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) nuclear-enriched autosomal transcript-1 (NEAT1) have been reported to play important roles in the development and progression of multiple human malignancies like MM. However, the functional role and molecular mechanism of NEAT1 in MM progression still needs more support to identify potential targets of MM. …”
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Nitrogen and boron co-doped carbon dots probe for selectively detecting Hg2+ in water samples and the detection mechanism by Qiu Lixin, Qi Haiyan, Li Wenbo, Li Jun, Sami Rokayya, Aljuraide N. I., Abo-dief Hala M., Helal Mahmoud

“…Mercury ions represent hazardous contaminants with significant adverse effects on human health, wildlife, and vegetation. …”
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Structural characterization, biological activities, and rheological behavior of an exopolysaccharide from tea-bacteria Herbaspirillum sp. S-1 by Xuedong Chen, Guoqiang Chen, Mengjiao Li, Zixiang Liu, Wenxue Dai, Fan Wang, Haibo Zhang, Fei Liu, Youshuang Zhu

“…Consequently, the S-1 exopolysaccharide has potential for application as a natural antioxidant and additive in functional food and related industries.…”
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Teaching Bioinspired Design for Assistive Technologies Using Additive Manufacturing: A Collaborative Experience by Maria Elizete Kunkel, Alexander Sauer, Carlos Isaacs, Thabata Alcântara Ferreira Ganga, Leonardo Henrique Fazan, Eduardo Keller Rorato

“…This initiative illustrates how biomimetic mechanisms and design can be integrated into education to generate functional outcomes and socially impactful health technologies. …”
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Evaluation of astaxanthin stability under varying temperatures and ultraviolet irradiation durations based on Raman spectroscopy by Xiaodan Liu, Wenjing Li, Zhiheng Yue, Jiangjin Qian, Wenjing Zhu, Huang Dai, Jiahua Wang, Fuwei Pi

“…Raman spectra of AST geometrical isomers were determined by density functional theory (DFT) simulation, and characteristic peaks were selected for studying AST degradation and isomerization. …”
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Evaluation of high-moisture oat silage inoculated with synthetic lactic acid bacteria consortia in mini-silos: fermentation, microbial, metabolic and safety profiles by Cheng Zong, Longxin Wang, Jie Zhao, Zhihao Dong, Junfeng Li, Xianjun Yuan, Chengti Xu, Tao Shao

“…This work evaluated the effects of five synthetic lactic acid bacteria (LAB) consortia (CM1-CM5) on the fermentation, microbial, metabolic, and safety profiles of high-moisture oat silage. …”
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Brain Activity During Cognitive Performance of Elderly People with Mild Cognitive Impairment by Larissa de Araújo Correia Teixeira, Maurício Rocha Calomeni, Elisa Valente Barcelos, Mariana Manhães Do Amaral Peixoto, Renata Schumann Reis Paes, Gabrielle dos Santos Moreira, Izadora Maria Monteiro Gomes Mitidieri, Rafaela Cristina Araújo Gomes, Estélio Henrique Martin Dantas

“…These groups resulted in greater amplitude of brain waves at some points, with an adaptation to greater electrical activity to maintain basal functional competence, indicating synaptic plasticity of the stimulated area. …”
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Awareness and readiness to use artificial intelligence by the adult population of Ukraine: Survey results by Svitlana Tarasenko, Oleksandra Karintseva, Wojciech Duranowski, Artem Bilovol, Viacheslav Voronenko

“…Policymakers, educators, and businesses must develop artificial intelligence-related initiatives and strategies to effectively engage and benefit the population. The study aims to evaluate awareness and readiness to utilize artificial intelligence by the adult population of Ukraine in 2022. …”
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Transforming biomass into engineered biochar materials for high-performance supercapacitors: Recent advances, challenges, and prospects by Ruibo FAN, Liang CHEN, Beichen XUE, Ao WANG, Yinhai SU, Huiyan ZHANG, Xiangzhou YUAN

“…Engineering biochar not only has natural advantages such as renewability, cost-effectiveness, and environmental-friendliness but also possesses well-developed properties, including pore structure, functional group, and cyclic stability. …”
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Component specific responses of the microbiomes to common chemical stressors in the human food chain by Wasimuddin, Aurea Chiaia-Hernandez, Céline Terrettaz, Lisa Thoenen, Veronica Caggìa, Pierre Mateo, Miquel Coll-Crespi, Matheus Notter, Mohana Mukherjee, Teresa Chavez-Capilla, Francesca Ronchi, Stephanie C. Ganal-Vonarburg, Martin Grosjean, Moritz Bigalke, Sandra Spielvogel, Andrew Macpherson, Adrien Mestrot, Siegfried Hapfelmeier, Matthias Erb, Klaus Schlaeppi, Alban Ramette

“…Abstract Along a food chain, microbiomes occur in each component and often contribute to the functioning or the health of their host or environment. …”
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