A Wearable Soft Actuator for Directional Tactile Stimulation: Design and Testing by Fabio Lazzari, Jacopo Romanò, Davide Faranna, Lorenzo Garavaglia, Francesco Volontè, Carlo Fanciulli, Simone Pittaccio

“…The actuator's design considers functional requirements like weight, actuation speed, and stroke length, as well as human skin mechanics. …”
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Broadening the lens: A review of multi-object tracking task and its use in cognitive training by Pech Marion, Adolphe Maxime, Oudeyer Pierre-Yves, Sauzéon Hélène

“…This narrative review synthesizes existing research on how adjustable MOT parameters, such as target number, object speed, tracking duration, and perceptual features, influence performance and transfer outcomes across populations.This narrative review aims to (1) identify the cognitive functions engaged by various MOT parameters, (2) determine which adaptations lead to performance gains, and (3) assess how MOT improvements translate into near and far transfer effects, with a focus on real-world applications.MOT involves divided and sustained attention, foveal and peripheral vision, and inhibitory control, interacting with working memory and executive functions, which encompass high-level cognitive processes such as planning, inhibition, and cognitive flexibility. …”
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Neural correlates of emotional working memory predict depression and anxiety by Leiting Li, Leiting Li, Meirong Sun, Meirong Sun, Meirong Sun, Mengdi Qi, Yiwen Li, Dongwei Li, Dongwei Li

“…Understanding how emotional stimuli, particularly negative ones, affect WM performance is crucial for identifying cognitive markers of mental health issues like anxiety and depression. …”
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Abnormal α-synuclein binds to synaptotagmin 13, impairing extracellular vesicle release in synucleinopathies by Yasuo Miki, Shuji Shimoyama, Makoto T. Tanaka, Hanae Kushibiki, Asa Nakahara, Xiaopeng Wen, Masanori Hijioka, Tomoya Kon, Megha Murthy, Tomonori Furukawa, Conceição Bettencourt, Fumiaki Mori, Hiroki Mizukami, Shirushi Takahashi, Mari Tada, Yoshihisa Kitamura, Akiyoshi Kakita, Thomas T. Warner, Koichi Wakabayashi

“…Abstract Background Despite increasing in vitro research, direct evidence of how abnormal α-synuclein (α-Syn) dysregulates vesicular transport and synaptic function in the human brain is lacking. Methods We performed a transcriptome analysis using brain tissues from a multiple system atrophy (MSA) mouse model, which develops human α-Syn-positive glial cytoplasmic inclusion-like structures and neuronal cytoplasmic inclusion-like structures after tamoxifen injection. …”
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Feature engineering through two-level genetic algorithm by Aditi Gulati, Armin Felahatpisheh, Camilo E. Valderrama

“…For each training set, the features were expanded using seven non-linear transformation functions, and the minimum feature set maximizing ensemble model performance was selected using the Non-Dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II (NSGA-II). …”
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Synthesis and characterization of hybrid nanocomposite core (polymer)-shell metal-organic frame-works based on SAN, Zn and Al nanoparticles by Shapol Qanei Ahmed, Omer Qadir Hamad, Fatemeh Keshavarzi

“…The core-shell porous polymer-metal-organic framework (MOF) hybrid nanostructures exhibit unique characteristics compared to traditional core-shell nanocomposites, especially in terms of synthesis strategy, structural integration, functionality, and performance. The crucial innovations of the calcination step and carboxylic acid activation set these hybrids apart from previous polymer-MOF composites, which often relied on weak electrostatic interactions or complex covalent functionalization. …”
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Multi-omics reveal the neuroprotective mechanisms of Xinshubao tablet against scopolamine-induced cognitive dysfunction in mice by Zhe Yang, Zhe Yang, Feng-Rong Zhang, Lu Ren, Jia-Ming Bai, Shi-Cong Wang, Xian-Yu Li, Hong-Jun Yang, Hong-He Xiao

“…Then, fecal 16S rDNA sequencing, serum metabolomics, and hippocampal mRNA sequencing (mRNA-seq) analysis were performed to investigate the underlying mechanisms.Results and discussionThe results revealed that oral administration of XSB improved cognitive function, mitigated neuropathological damage, and alleviated dysfunction in the cholinergic system in AD-like mice. …”
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Ionic liquid-assisted biomass-derived N, S-doped carbon dots with enhanced corrosion inhibition by Shuyun Cao, Yang Zhao, Yubao Cao, Yongwei Li, Haodong Tan, Hong Wang

“…The IL increased the content of pyrrole-like nitrogen and C-SOx group, facilitating the formation of a denser protective film. …”
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Opportunities, challenges and future perspectives of using bioinformatics and artificial intelligence techniques on tropical disease identification using omics data by S. M. Vidanagamachchi, K. M. G. T. R. Waidyarathna

“…Furthermore, recent advancements including Transformer-based models such as BERT and GPT-4, have been mainly applied for sequence analysis and functional genomics. Finally, the most recent GeneViT model, utilizing Vision Transformers, and other AI techniques like Generative Adversarial Networks, Federated Learning, Transfer Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Automated ML and Attention Mechanism have shown significant performance in disease classification using omics data.…”
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5-HT2A Receptor Binding in the Frontal Cortex of Parkinson’s Disease Patients and Alpha-Synuclein Overexpressing Mice: A Postmortem Study by Nadja Bredo Rasmussen, Mikkel Vestergaard Olesen, Tomasz Brudek, Per Plenge, Anders Bue Klein, Jenny E. Westin, Karina Fog, Gitta Wörtwein, Susana Aznar

“…The 5-HT2A receptor is highly involved in aspects of cognition and executive function and seen to be affected in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and related to the disease pathology. …”
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A Parametric Analysis of the Effect of Hybrid Nanoparticles on the Flow Field and Homogeneous-Heterogeneous Reaction between Squeezing Plates by Wajid Ullah Jan, Muhammad Farooq, Aamir Khan, Asma Alharbi, Rehan Ali Shah, Rashid Jan, Sahar Ahmed Idris

“…To check the validity of the results obtained from the shooting mode, the Matlab built-in function BVP4c and Mathematica built-in function homotopy analysis method (HAM) are used. …”
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Knockout of AMPA receptor binding protein Neuron-specific gene 2 (NSG2) enhances associative learning and cognitive flexibility by Amber J. Zimmerman, Antonio Serrano-Rodriguez, Melody Sun, Sandy J. Wilson, David N. Linsenbardt, Jonathan L. Brigman, Jason P. Weick

“…For instance, NSG2 KO animals performed equivalent to wild-type C57Bl/6n mice on rotarod and Catwalk motor tasks, and did not display alterations in anxiety-like behavior on open field and elevated zero maze tasks. …”
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Urobilin Derived from Bilirubin Bioconversion Binds Albumin and May Interfere with Bilirubin Interacting with Albumin: Implications for Disease Pathology by Kevin I. Williams, Priyanka Suryadevara, Chang-Guo Zhan, Terry D. Hinds, Zachary A. Kipp

“…We hypothesized that because of the likeness of their chemical structures, urobilin would also bind albumin like bilirubin does. …”
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To study the burden of post tubercular obstructive airway diseases in patients visiting chest OPD at a tertiary level chest OPD in North India: a descriptive cross-sectional study by Imrana Masood, Nosheen Neyazi, Shah Mohd Abbas Waseem, Hilal Hussain

“…The mean latency of COPD symptoms after completion of ATT was found to be 5.38 ± 6.77 years.Conclusion: Post-tuberculosis subjects presented with lung function decline without confounding factors like smoking; thus, early screening of COPD is required once diagnosed; appropriate treatment should be initiated as early detection and treatment of these patients can help in better disease management and optimum treatment outcomes.…”
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Sleep disorders and Alzheimer’s disease: relationship and mechanisms involving neuroinflammation, orexin and Aβ by Wenjing Zhang, Tenghong Lian, Mingyue He, Peng Guo, Huiying Guan, Jinghui Li, Jing Qi, Dongmei Luo, Jing Li, Yanan Zhang, Yue Huang, Gaifen Liu, Weijia Zhang, Zijing Zheng, Hao Yue, Zhan Liu, Fan Zhang, Ruidan Wang, Yao Meng, Wei Zhang

“…Comparisons were made between the two groups in cognitive function, neuroinflammatory factors, orexinergic factors and AD biomarkers in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). …”
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Laser Sintering of Nano-Graphite-Reinforced Polyamide Composites for Next-Generation Smart Materials: A Preliminary Investigation of Processability and Electromechanical Properties by Stefano Guarino, Emanuele Mingione, Gennaro Salvatore Ponticelli, Alfio Scuderi, Simone Venettacci, Vittorio Villani

“…Multifunctional reinforced polymer composites provide an ideal platform for next-generation smart materials applications, enhancing matrix properties like electrical and thermal conductivity. Reinforcements are usually based on functional metal alloys, inorganic compounds, polymers, and carbon nanomaterials. …”
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Yeast culture in weaned lamb feed: a proteomic journey into enhanced rumen health and growth by Xueqiang Li, Xiaolin Yang, Hui Chen, Shixiong Liu, Puguo Hao, Jie Ning, Yingga Wu, Xi Liang, Yufei Zhang, Dacheng Liu

“…Yeast culture upregulated the insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R) and insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 5 (IGFBP-5) mRNA expressions in rumen epithelial cells. …”
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A Review of Health Monitoring and Model Updating of Vibration Dissipation Systems in Structures by Neda Godarzi, Farzad Hejazi

“…However, many studies have investigated the dissipating energy capacity of isolation systems, particularly rubber bearings with different damping ratios, and demonstrated that changes in these parameters affect the seismic performance of structures. The main objective of this review is to evaluate the performance of damage detection computational tools and examine the impact of damage on structural functionality. …”
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Effects of the Interaction Between Time-on-Task and Task Load on Response Lapses by Jingqiang Li, Yanru Zhou, Tianci Hao

“…Dependent variables included measures of fatigue, arousal, workload, task performance (delayed and error rates), and brain functional connectivity. …”
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Model-free reconstruction of excitatory neuronal connectivity from calcium imaging signals. by Olav Stetter, Demian Battaglia, Jordi Soriano, Theo Geisel

“…Thus by conditioning with respect to the global mean activity, we improve the performance of our method. This allows us to focus the analysis to specific dynamical regimes of the network in which the inferred functional connectivity is shaped by monosynaptic excitatory connections, rather than by collective synchrony. …”
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