Diosmetin Delays In Vitro Aging of Porcine Oocytes by Improving Mitochondrial Function and Reducing Oxidative Stress by Jia-Jun Ren, Xiu-Wen Yuan, Yu-Hao Zhang, Zi-Long Meng, Xing-Wei Liang, Nam-Hyung Kim, Yong-Nan Xu, Ying-Hua Li

“…These findings suggest that DIOS effectively delays porcine oocyte aging.…”
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Functional vertebrate group diversity differentially impacts vector‐borne pathogen transmission and genetic diversity by Marie Lilly, Arielle Crews, Alexandra Lawrence, Jordan Salomon, Samantha Sambado, Liliana Cerna, Kacie Ring, Ceili Peng, Grace Shaw, Shannon Summers, Andrea Swei

“…Abstract Anthropogenic land use change has led to considerable biodiversity loss, affecting ecosystem functions with unresolved consequences for zoonotic disease transmission. …”
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Sialic Acid and Colchicine Functionalized Silica Nanoparticles: A Novel Approach to Leishmanicidal Selective Treatments by Adan Jesus Galue-Parra, Sandra Jimenez-Falcao, Esther Arribas-Yuste, Clotilde Marin, Jose Manuel Mendez-Arriaga

“…<b>Results:</b> The functionalized nanomaterial demonstrated a dual mechanism: SA facilitated the selective accumulation of <i>Leishmania braziliensis</i> parasites on the nanostructure surface, while COL exerted a cytotoxic effect. …”
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In Vitro Prevention of Salmonella Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Damages in Epithelial Barrier Function by Various Lactobacillus Strains by Chun-Yan Yeung, Jen-Shiu Chiang Chiau, Wai-Tao Chan, Chun-Bin Jiang, Mei-Lien Cheng, Hsuan-Liang Liu, Hung-Chang Lee

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Characterization and functionality of Ligilactobacillus agilis 1003 isolated from chicken cecum against Klebsiella pneumoniae by Hai chang Yin, Hai chang Yin, Deng hao Jiang, Tian fei Yu, Xin jie Jiang, Di Liu

“…In vivo animal experiments showed that L. agilis 1003 exhibits probiotic and antibacterial effects and that the substances exerting antibacterial effects are organic acids. …”
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Improvement of Executive Function Through Cognitively Challenging Physical Activity with Nonlinear Pedagogy In Elementary Schools by Pasca Tri Kaloka, Soni Nopembri, Yudanto Yudanto, Gunathevan Elumalai

“… This study investigated the effects of cognitively challenging with nonlinear pedagogical games on the executive functions and situational interests of students in physical education. …”
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Intraspecific variation in the functional responses of an invasive tropical freshwater fish under increasing temperature regimes by Matteo Ventura, Simone Cittadino, Edoardo Calizza, Giulio Careddu, Simona Sporta Caputi, Loreto Rossi, Maria Letizia Costantini

“…This laboratory study examined prey consumption and prey size selection by guppies fed with chironomid larvae under varying temperature conditions. The effect of sex, pregnancy and prey body size on the guppy’s predatory response was also assessed by comparing Functional Responses. …”
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Cognitive function and shift work among healthcare professionals in India: Findings from the SNORE study by Nirupama AY, Vinoth Gnana Chellaiyan, Winnie Paulson, Amatullah Sana Qadeer, Sarva Priya Pandey, G Ravivarman

“…Conclusion Sleep deprivation significantly impacts cognitive function in healthcare workers, with more pronounced effects during night shifts. …”
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The relationship of sphingolipid mechanisms with oxidative stress and changes in mitochondria during functional unloading of postural muscles by V. A. Protopopov, A. V. Sekunov, A. V. Panov, I. G. Bryndina

“…The relationship of sphingolipid mechanisms with generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in muscles subjected to functional unloading has not been studied.The aim. To identify the relationship between changes in sphingomyelinase and ceramide abundance and ROS production in rat soleus muscle during functional unloading.Methods. …”
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Earthworm-mycorrhiza interactions can affect the diversity, structure and functioning of establishing model grassland communities. by Johann G Zaller, Florian Heigl, Andrea Grabmaier, Claudia Lichtenegger, Katja Piller, Roza Allabashi, Thomas Frank, Thomas Drapela

“…We used large mesocosms to study the effects of different functional groups of earthworms (i.e., vertically burrowing anecics vs. horizontally burrowing endogeics) and a mix of four AMF taxa on the establishment, diversity and productivity of plant communities after a simulated seed rain of 18 grassland species comprising grasses, non-leguminous forbs and legumes. …”
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Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor (G‐CSF) and Olfactory Function—A Clinical Pilot Study by C. A. Hintschich, K. Resler, C. Brückner, A. Altundag, K. Trautmann, K. Hölig, F. Kroschinsky, M. Pieniak, T. Hummel

“…Methods A total of 40 subjects were included in this study (10 myeloma patients, 10 allogeneic stem cell donors, 20 controls who did not receive any G‐CSF). Olfactory function was psychophysically assessed using the threshold and extended identification domain of the Sniffin' Sticks test. …”
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Sleep Quality and Cognitive Skills Impact Neurocognitive Function and Reduce Sports-Related Injury Risk by Brett Haskell, Ph.D., C.M.P.C., Abigail Eiler, L.M.S.W., M.S.W., Haven Essien, L.L.M.S.W., M.S.W.

“…Sleep affects musculoskeletal recovery, cognitive function, and immune response, which may further exacerbate injury risk. …”
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Cesarean section predominantly affects right ventricular diastolic function during the early transitional period by Katsuo Tao, Yoshikazu Hara, Yasunori Ishihara, Yusei Ohshima

“…Background: Although the mode of delivery is well known to affect pulmonary function, the effects of a cesarean delivery on postnatal changes in cardiac mechanics have not been clearly defined. …”
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Moderate alcohol consumption does not protect cognitive function when controlling for income and cultural factors by Kerri M. Gillespie, Eva Kemps, Melanie J. White, Selena E. Bartlett

“…However, numerous studies have found an association between light to moderate consumption of alcohol and enhanced cognitive function. It has been proposed that this finding is due to the effects of socioeconomic status (SES) or other covariates on drinking behaviors. …”
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Understanding the synthesis mechanism of arginine functionalized silver/silver chloride nanoparticles using sugar ligands by Şuheda Bolat, Suna Değirmenci, Abdurrahman Gümüş, Zafer Sancak, İdris Yazgan

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Exploring the Impact of Magnetic Water on the Physiological and Functional Parameters of Maize as a Vital Industrial Crop by Hamid Bakhtiari, Mohsen Okhovat

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Neuro- and Cardiotoxins from Sea Anemones: Structure, Function and Potential of Application in Research and Medical Practice by R. S. Kalina, M. M. Monastyrnaya

“…Based on their toxic effect, the biologically active sea anemone peptides generally can be classified as neurotoxins due to their impact on the functioning of sodium channels in the cells of the nervous system of animals. …”
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In-situ hydrogenation of dual function material for integrated CO2 capture and methanation with the presence of steam by Daocheng Liu, Liangyong Chen

“…The impacts of steam on hydrogenation of dual function materials (DFM) for Integrated CO2 Capture and in-situ methanation (ICCM) is a new area requiring detailed investigations prior to industrialization. …”
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Influence of the Microbial Metabolite Acetyl Phosphate on Mitochondrial Functions Under Conditions of Exogenous Acetylation and Alkalization by Natalia V. Beloborodova, Nadezhda I. Fedotcheva

“…It was found that AcP slowed down the opening of the mPTP by calcium ions and decreased the efficiency of oxidative phosphorylation and the activity of SDH. These effects were observed only at neutral pH, whereas alkaline pH by itself caused a decrease in these functions to a much greater extent than AcP. …”
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Peculiarities of growth and functioning of the antioxidant system in three generations of irradiated populations of Hormoconis resinae micromycetes by A. V. Tugay, T. I. Tugay, V. A. Zheltonozhsky, M. V. Zheltonozhskaya, L. V. Sadovnikov

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