Practical application of the International classification of functioning during medical and social expertise of a child with cerebral palsy by O. V. Nazar, O. V. Hdyria, R. O. Moiseienko, V. Yu. Martyniuk, O. A. Vladymyrov

“…During a comprehensive examination of the child with cerebral palsy, a multidisciplinary team of specialists determined the degree of body dysfunction and limitation in daily life activities as well as environmental effect influence on the level of functioning and social adjustment. …”
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Quantitative longitudinal T2* mapping for assessing placental function and association with adverse pregnancy outcomes across gestation. by Matthias C Schabel, Victoria H J Roberts, Karen J Gibbins, Monica Rincon, Jessica E Gaffney, Aaron D Streblow, Adam M Wright, Jamie O Lo, Byung Park, Christopher D Kroenke, Kathryn Szczotka, Nathan R Blue, Jessica M Page, Kathy Harvey, Michael W Varner, Robert M Silver, Antonio E Frias

“…Existing methods for evaluating in vivo placental function fail to reliably detect pregnancies at-risk for adverse outcomes prior to maternal and/or fetal morbidity. …”
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Data-driven multi-fault detection in pipelines utilizing frequency response function and artificial neural networks by Hussein A. M. Hussein, Sharafiz B. Abdul Rahim, Faizal B. Mustapha, Prajindra S. Krishnan, Nawal Aswan B. Abdul Jalil

“…This research presents a data-driven structural health monitoring (SHM) approach for pipeline systems that leverages frequency response function (FRF) signals and artificial neural network (ANN) algorithms to accurately identify and classify diverse pipeline fault conditions. …”
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Specific sDMA modifications on the RGG/RG motif of METTL14 regulate its function in AML by Yulun Zhong, Rou Zhang, Lingzi Lu, Huijian Tan, Yuyu You, Yang Mao, Yanqiu Yuan

“…MeRIP-seq analysis was used to study the genome-wide effect of METTL14 sDMA on m6A modification in acute myeloid leukemia cells. …”
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Causal links between iron status, mitochondrial function, and laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers: a Mendelian study by Jiandong Zhao, Liwei Chen, Bing Han, Siyang Li, Yongxia Zhang, Ge Gao, Jinjing Liu

“…Abstract Background This Mendelian randomization (MR) study aimed to investigate bidirectional causal relationships between genetically predicted iron homeostasis, mitochondrial function, and the risk of laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers. …”
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Spatiotemporal distribution and potential functions of N2O-reducing bacteria in the waters of the Pearl River Estuary by Hua Xiang, Yiguo Hong, Jiapeng Wu, Aiming Long

“…However, the distribution and function of N2O-reducing bacteria in estuarine waters remains unknown. …”
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Analysing the Functional and Structural Impact of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Matrix Metalloproteinase 3 Gene: An In-silico Approach by Rejitha Ramachandran, Saritha C joseph, kc Sajeevan, Shajee S Nair

“…Aim: To identify pathogenic missense SNPs in the human MMP3 gene and analyse their effects on structure and function. Materials and Methods: This was a record-based cross-sectional study performed using data retrieved from online resources. …”
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Protein tyrosine phosphatase receptor type kappa (PTPRK) revisited: evolving insights into structure, function, and pathology by Chen Zheng, Ting Liu, An Qi Wang, Xing An Chen, Rong Zhe Zhang, Xuan Chao Wang, Chao Yue Lv, Ru Lu Pan, Ou Chen Wang, Xin-Cheng Lu

“…In this review, we elucidate the structural characteristics and functional roles of PTPRK in cellular signaling and disease pathogenesis. …”
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Cardiac structure and function in anabolic-androgenic steroid users: a 16-year follow-up study by Sigrun Halvorsen, Dan Atar, Anne Rossebø, Tea Sætereng Fyksen, Jørgen Gravning, Paul Vanberg, Ole Jørgen Grøtta

“…The aim of this study was to explore the effects of AAS on cardiac structure and function during long-term follow-up.Methods In this prospective cohort study, AAS users and strength-trained non-users were included and examined at two time points with echocardiography and coronary CT angiography. …”
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Evaluating self-assistance during functional reach with a passive hydrostatic exoskeleton under artificial impairment by Julia Manczurowsky, Henry Mayne, David Nguyen, Meghan Kenney, John Peter Whitney, Christopher J. Hasson

“…Abstract Background Practicing functional upper-extremity tasks with manual self-assistance may promote motor recovery and restore voluntary control to an impaired limb, reducing reliance on external aid. …”
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Functional Verification of Differentially Expressed Genes Following DENV2 Infection in <i>Aedes aegypti</i> by Xiaoli Chen, Xinyu Zhou, Xiaoxue Xie, Bo Li, Teng Zhao, Haotian Yu, Dan Xing, Jiahong Wu, Chunxiao Li

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Sex-based variations in the nutritional and functional status of hemodialysis patients in Palestine: a cross-sectional study by Zakaria Hamdan, Zaher Nazzal, Souzan Zidan, Lawra Bsharat, Sanaa Ishtayah, Sarah Sammoudi, Manal Badrasawi

“…The main aim of this study was to comprehensively examine the effect of sex-based differences on the nutritional status of Palestinian patients on hemodialysis. …”
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The Impact of Frailty Indices on Predicting Complications and Functional Recovery in Proximal Humerus Fractures: A Comparative Study by Ekrem Özdemir, Oya Olcay Özdeş, Fatih Emre Topsakal, Nasuhi Altay, Esra Demirel

“…Outcomes included complications, reoperations, rehospitalizations, and functional results measured by the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score. …”
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Unraveling the Molecular Mechanisms of Blueberry Root Drought Tolerance Through Yeast Functional Screening and Metabolomic Profiling by Xinyu Fan, Beijia Lin, Yahong Yin, Yu Zong, Yongqiang Li, Youyin Zhu, Weidong Guo

“…Overall, the yeast functional screening system used in this study effectively identified genes and metabolites influencing blueberry root drought tolerance, offering new insights into the associated molecular mechanisms.…”
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Biceps and Triceps Muscle Activation Under Progressive Loads: A Study on Functional Symmetry of the Upper Limbs by Haider Hashim, Saif Ali Mohammed, Bashar Mohammed Ali, Safaa A. Ismaeel, Mohammed Nasir

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Microbiome and climate: skin microbial diversity and community functions of Polypedates megacephalus (Anura: Rhacophoridae) associated with bioclimate by Dan Sun, Yewei Liu, Shipeng Zhou, Madhava Meegaskumbura

“…ABSTRACT The microbiome inhabiting animal skin plays a crucial role in host fitness by influencing both the composition and function of microbial communities. Environmental factors, including climate, significantly impact microbial diversity and the functional attributes of these communities. …”
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Short-term BCI intervention enhances functional brain connectivity associated with motor performance in chronic stroke by Khosrov A. Grigoryan, Karsten Mueller, Matthias Wagner, Diaa Masri, Kerrin J. Pine, Arno Villringer, Bernhard Sehm

“…Before and after each week, both groups underwent resting state functional MRI scans (4 for Group 1 and 5 for Group 2) to establish a baseline and monitor the effects of BCI training. …”
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Traffic-related diesel pollution particles impair the lysosomal functions of human iPSC-derived microglia by Sohvi Ohtonen, Henna Jäntti, Luca Giudice, Ahmed Mohamed, Anastasia Shakirzyanova, Táňa Závodná, Ilya Belevich, Hong Yan, Angélica María Sabogal-Guáqueta, Liudmila Saveleva, Mari-Anna Väänänen, Ashley Rillo-Albert, Elisa Perciballi, Daniela Ferrari, Minna-Mari Tervo, Mireia Gómez-Budia, Zdeněk Krejčík, Päivi Aakko-Saksa, Jari Koistinaho, Šárka Lehtonen, Katja M. Kanninen, Jan Topinka, Eija Jokitalo, Alejandra Sierra, Martina Schmidt, Amalia M. Dolga, Pasi I. Jalava, Paula Korhonen, Tarja Malm

“…A20 and A0 exposure led to impaired lysosomal functions in iMGLs. In contrast, E6 did not cause major alterations in microglia functions. …”
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Functional Analysis of the Cyclin E Gene in the Reproductive Development of Rainbow Trout (<i>Oncorhynchus mykiss</i>) by Enhui Liu, Haixia Song, Wei Gu, Gaochao Wang, Peng Fan, Kaibo Ge, Yunchao Sun, Datian Li, Gefeng Xu, Tianqing Huang

“…Using RNA interference (RNAi) and overexpression in RTG2 cells, we examined the effects of <i>CCNE</i> on cell viability, proliferation, and meiotic gene expression. …”
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Targeting CD93 on monocytes revitalizes antitumor immunity by enhancing the function and infiltration of CD8+ T cells by Yan Wu, Da Jiang, Xing-Chen Liu, Yong-Hao Ruan, Limin Zheng, Aiqi Huang, Bai-Xi Zhu, Jiangling Gong

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