Research progress on resistance exercise therapy for improving cognitive function in patients with AD and muscle atrophy by Wenyao Li, Wei Fang, Yier Zhang, Yier Zhang, Qiulu Chen, Wuyue Shentu, Qilun Lai, Lin Cheng, Sicheng Yan, Qi Kong, Song Qiao

“…Resistance exercise significantly enhances the overall cognitive function of the elderly and patients with AD while positively improving memory, executive function, and muscle strength, reducing fall risks, and alleviating psychological symptoms. …”
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Socioeconomic and racial-ethnic disparities in flame retardant exposure and executive function skills in preschool children by Alexis Merculief, Megan McClelland, Stephanie Foster, John Geldhof, Shannon Lipscomb, Kim Anderson, Molly L. Kile

“…Limited research exists on socioeconomic and racial/ethnic disparities in exposure to these compounds and their impact on executive functioning (EF) in early childhood. The present study examined independent and joint effects of income and race/ethnicity on flame retardant exposure in early childhood and investigated associations between flame retardant exposure and children’s EF. …”
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Impact of sampling technique, anticoagulant, processing delay, and temperature on murine platelet function in whole blood by Silvia Maria Grazia Trivigno, Alice Assinger, Waltraud Cornelia Schrottmaier

“…Background: Platelets are highly sensitive to subtle changes in their microenvironment, making functional analyses challenging and prone to variation. …”
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Assessing Project Resilience Through Reference Class Forecasting and Radial Basis Function Neural Network by Shu Chen, Chen Wang, Kesheng Yan

“…A project needs to be able to anticipate potential threats, respond effectively to adverse events, and adapt to environmental changes. …”
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The Association Between the Atherogenic Index of Plasma and Cognitive Function: Evidence From the NHANES 2011–2014 by Pingping Huang, Gaocan Ren, Yifei Wang, Yicheng Liu, Hongwei Zhang, Shuangqing Fu, Zhibo Zhang, Lijun Guo, Xiaochang Ma

“…Fitted smoothed curves and threshold effect analysis were used to characterize possible nonlinear relationships. …”
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Identification and immune function of the teleost-specific chemokine CCL39 in black rockfish (Sebastes schlegelii) by Fengjun Lin, Pei Zhang, Xuan Xu, Chonghui Chen, Xiaoxu Zhang, Yiying Liu, Chao Li, Qiang Fu

“…Moreover, SsCCL39 was observed to possess local agglutination effect to different bacteria, such as Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. …”
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Metaproteomics reveals diet-induced changes in gut microbiome function according to Crohn’s disease location by Stefano Levi Mortera, Valeria Marzano, Federica Rapisarda, Chiara Marangelo, Ilaria Pirona, Pamela Vernocchi, Marta Di Michele, Federica Del Chierico, Maria A. Quintero, Irina Fernandez, Hajar Hazime, Rose M. Killian, Norma Solis, Mailenys Ortega, Oriana M. Damas, Siobhan Proksell, David H. Kerman, Amar R. Deshpande, Luis Garces, Franco Scaldaferri, Antonio Gasbarrini, Maria T. Abreu, Lorenza Putignani

“…However, the impact of diet modulation on GM function in CD patients is understudied. Herein, we evaluated the effect of a high-fiber, low-fat diet (the Mi-IBD diet) on GM function in CD patients. …”
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Fabrication of CuSn functionally gradient electrode and its application in EDM for processing micro-groove by Bin Xu, Weitong Liu, Shutian Zhang, Likuan Zhu, Qingyong Zhou, Xiaoyu Wu

“…Based on this characteristic, this paper used Sn-coated Cu foils to fabricated the CuSn functional gradient electrode (CuSn-FG electrode). Through electroplating technology, we electroplated Sn foil on both sides of the Cu foil and the Sn-coated Cu foils were obtained. …”
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Liver Function Biomarkers and Lung Cancer Risk: A Prospective Cohort Study in the UK Biobank by Xiangyu Sun, Zeqin Guo, Yanpei Zhang, Zhuangzhuang Liu, Jingrong Xiong, Mingliang Cai, Jiale Tan, Yan Lin, Zihang Yu, Kunheng Du, Enli Lu, Xiaolin Xia

“…We aimed to illuminate the intricate link between liver function biomarkers and lung cancer risk, as well as delineate the role of smoking behavior within this association. …”
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Gross-Motor Coordination and Executive Functions Development in Soccer and Artistic Gymnastics Preadolescent Female Athletes by Fioretta Silvestri, Matteo Campanella, Lorenzo Marcelli, Dafne Ferrari, Maria Chiara Gallotta, Faten Hamdi, Maicon Rodrigues Albuquerque, Maurizio Bertollo, Davide Curzi

“…All groups improved their physical and executive function skills over time, with relevant effects of expertise level on physical tasks. …”
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Biochemical and functional properties of vesicles from planktonic and biofilm phenotypes of Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 by Beatrice Marinacci, Chiara D’Ambrosio, Irene Vitale, Antonella Di Sotto, Francesco Cairone, Mattia Spano, Simone Carradori, Andrea Scaloni, Marco Gullì, Valentina Puca, Santolo Francati, Monica Matuozzo, Ludwig Ermann Lundberg, Gianfranco Grompone, Stefan Roos, Rossella Grande

“…Through the assignment of molecules possibly acting as mediators of immune/inflammatory responses in the host and/or modulating known beneficial effects of L. reuteri, important signaling functions of these vesicles were suggested. …”
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Functional kombucha production from fusions of black tea and Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica L.) by Haruthairat Kitwetcharoen, Yupaporn Phannarangsee, Preekamol Klanrit, Sudarat Thanonkeo, Patcharaporn Tippayawat, Poramaporn Klanrit, Poramate Klanrit, Mamoru Yamada, Pornthap Thanonkeo

“…The use of alternative ingredients as supplements to or blends with kombucha tea to improve organoleptic properties and health effects has recently increased. Indian gooseberry fruit is among the most promising alternative raw materials for producing functional kombucha since the berries contain several beneficial substances. …”
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Total darkness activated intestinal clock system and improved intestinal barrier function in growing rabbits by Yao Li, Jiali Chen, Fuchang Li, Lei Liu

“…Abstract The aim of study was to investigate the effects of dark environment on production performance, intestinal barrier function and clock-related gene expression in rabbits. …”
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Functional evaluation of novel compound heterozygous variants in SLC12A3 of Gitelman syndrome by Na Wang, Yuanxing Yang, Xiong Tian, Hongjun Fu, Shuaishuai Chen, Juping Du, Mengyi Xu, Haixia He, Bo Shen, Jiaqin Xu

“…This work aimed at identifying SLC12A3 variants in the GS pedigree and reveal the effect of the mutations on protein structure and function. …”
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Platelet aggregation function test for children in order to determine the normative values in different age groups by O. B. Gordeeva, M. S. Karaseva, M. A. Babaikina, N. D. Vashakmadze, M. A. Soloshenko, O. Ya. Smirnova, D. S. Ovchinnikov

“…Platelet aggregation function tests with different inductors make it possible to estimate the effectiveness of antiplatelet therapy, select individual doses of drugs and conduct drug monitoring. …”
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Inosine Improves Functional Recovery and Cell Morphology Following Compressive Spinal Cord Injury in Mice by Ricardo Cardoso, Fellipe Soares dos Santos Cardoso, Bruna dos Santos Ramalho, Guilherme dos Santos Maria, Roberta Ramos Cavalcanti, Tiago Bastos Taboada, Juliana Silva de Almeida, Ana Maria Blanco Martinez, Fernanda Martins de Almeida

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Preconditioning with an enriched environment enhances neuroplasticity and functional recovery following cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury by Yi Zhang, Wen Liu, Lingling Liu, Yang Liu, Youqing Yang, Zhijie Yang, Xiuping Chen

“…Background: This study aimed to examine the effects of preconditioning with an enriched environment (EE) on neuroplasticity following cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury and to elucidate its underlying neuroprotective mechanisms. …”
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The Determination of Functionalized Textile Materials Durability Based on Copolymers of Acrylonitrile to Thermal and Thermal-Oxidative Degradation by Olga Haranina, Ievgeniia Romaniuk, Yana Red'ko, Anna Vardanian, Liudmyla Halavska, Nataliia Pervaia, Antonina Babich

“…Therefore, interest arises when analysing the effect of polyacrylonitrile textile material functionalization on the resistance of fibres to thermal oxidation and thermal degradation. …”
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Neural markers of methylphenidate response in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the impact on executive function by Anqi Wang, Anqi Wang, Hua Yang, Hua Yang, Yue Yang, Yue Yang, Jie Yang, Jie Yang, Xiaowen Yang, Xiaowen Yang, Qianhui Wen, Qianhui Wen, Qian Wang, Qian Wang, Hao Liu, Hao Liu, Rong Luo, Rong Luo

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of MPH on executive function and identify potential neural biomarkers of response in children with ADHD using electroencephalogram (EEG).MethodsA total of 26 boys with ADHD (mean age 8.64 ± 1.30 years) participated in the study. …”
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Low-concentration atropine (0.01%) on quantitative contrast sensitivity function in Chinese children with myopia by Yu-Hao Ye, Yi-Yong Xian, Fang Liu, Zhong-Lin Lyu, Xing-Tao Zhou, Jing Zhao

“…AIM: To investigate the effect of 0.01% low-concentration atropine (LA) on quantitative contrast sensitivity function (qCSF) in children with myopia. …”
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