Changes in Plant Genetic Resources in the Southeast Region of Poland from the 1980s to 2023 by Denise F. Dostatny, Anna Bakalarska, Aleksandra Korzeniewska, Grzegorz Bartoszewski

“…This paper presents data from sixteen collecting missions conducted over three decades (2000–2023) in the Lubelskie Voivodeship, located in Southeastern Poland. …”
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Geriatric Nutrition Risk Index is closely associated with sarcopenia and quality of life in gastric cancer patients: a cross-sectional study by Junbo Zuo, Zhenhua Huang, Yan Ge, Xin Ding, Xiuhua Wang, Xiaodong Zhou

“…Patients with low GNRI exhibited significantly lower scores in terms of global health status and most functional scales. Furthermore, the majority of symptoms exhibited greater severity in patients with low GNRI. …”
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Multifunctional Downhole Drilling Motor Speed Sensor Based on Triboelectric Nanogenerator by Yanbo Zhang, Shida Su, Lei Zhang, Yulin Gao, Chuan Wu

“…Furthermore, the sensor exhibits self-powered functionality, achieving a maximum power output of 29.1 μW when the external load is 10 MΩ. …”
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Energy Cost Centre-Based Modelling of Sector Coupling in Local Communities by Edvard Košnjek, Boris Sučić, Mojca Loncnar, Tom Smolej

“…This paper presents an analysis of energy use and sector coupling in a local energy community using a model based on energy cost centres (ECCs), functional units for decentralised responsibility and optimisation of energy use within defined system boundaries. …”
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Indirect association between childhood maltreatment and food and alcohol disturbance through insecure attachment in university students by Ludivine Ritz, Nicolas Mauny, Charlotte Montcharmont, Ninon Dessommes, Denis Jacquet, Maud Lemercier-Dugarin

“…Abstract Background Food and Alcohol Disturbance (FAD) is characterized by a functional relationship between disordered eating behaviors and problematic alcohol use. …”
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Mejoras al programa de mantenimiento de máquinas deslodadoras para la extracción de aceite de palma // Improving the maintenance program of extracting fruit palm oil machines by Jesús Cabrera - Gómez, Henry Araque - Rivas

“…An analysis in order to identify functions, functional</p><p>failures, failure modes and failure effects was made. …”
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Genetics of catatonia: a systematic review of case reports and a gene pathway analysis by Mylene Moyal, Anton Iftimovici, Wafa Ghoul, Marion Plaze, Boris Chaumette

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Risk Factors for Stiffness After Fixation of Tibial Tubercle Fractures: A Multicenter Study From the TITUS Group by Konstantin Brnjoš, MD, O. Folorunsho Edobor-Osula, MD, MPH, John S. Blanco, MD, Lindsay M. Crawford, MD, Dustin A. Greenhill, MD, FAOA, Alexander H. Griffith, BS, Neil K. Kaushal, MD, David M. Kell, BA, Abhi Rashiwala, MD, John A. Schlechter, DO, Evelyn S. Thomas, DO, Haley N. Tornberg, BS, Brendan A. Williams, MD, Neeraj M. Patel, MD, MPH, MBS

“…Persistent stiffness after operative treatment of tibial tubercle fractures (TTFs) can inhibit functional recovery and interfere with activities of daily living. …”
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Biocomposite Active Whey Protein Films with Thyme Reinforced by Electrospun Polylactic Acid Fiber Mat by Andreea (Lanciu) Dorofte, Iulia Bleoanca, Florentina Ionela Bucur, Gabriel Mustatea, Daniela Borda, Felicia Stan, Catalin Fetecau

“…The bi-layer films obtained were characterized by SEM, showing the distribution of the electrospun fiber mat and an increased thickness of the PLA layer from WF/G1 to WF/G4, while FTIR spectra showed the structural vibrations of the functional groups. The experimental results show that WF/G4 have a FTIR fingerprint resembling PLA, retained ~50% of the volatile compounds present in the uncovered film (WF/TEO), while it only had 1.41 ± 0.14 (%) of the permeability to octanol of the WF/G1 film. …”
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Genome-wide identification and expression pattern analysis of NAC family in Taxus yunnanensis and the TyuNAC30 role in paclitaxel production by Jiangtao Fan, Yong Wang, Mengke Dou, Qiuhong Hu, Qing Li, Shengmei Gan, Mingwei Jing, Gang Wang, Xiong Huang

“…Yeast one-hybrid and related assays revealed that TyuNAC30 functions as a negative regulator of TyuDBTNBT, a key enzyme gene in the paclitaxel biosynthetic pathway. …”
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Genome assembly of an endemic butterfly (Minois aurata) shed light on the genetic mechanisms underlying ecological adaptation to arid valley habitat by Wenqian Hu, Yi Wang, Xiaoxiao Chen, Jialong Huang, Jingge Kuang, Lei Wang, Kangshan Mao, Liang Dou

“…A total of 185 rapidly evolving and 232 specific gene families were identified in M. aurata. Functional enrichment analysis indicated that these gene families were mainly associated with ultraviolet radiation, heat and hypoxia responses. …”
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Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Hyperglycemic, and Anti-Aging Activities of Aqueous and Methanolic Fractions Obtained from <i>Cucurbita ficifolia</i> Bouché Fruit Pulp and Peel Extracts by Tiago E. Coutinho, Carlos Martins-Gomes, Liliana Machado-Carvalho, Fernando M. Nunes, Amélia M. Silva

“…In conclusion, <i>Cucurbita ficifolia</i> fruit presents potential as a functional food but also as a potential source of nutraceuticals, and peel waste products can be valorized by pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical industries as sources of bioactive molecules.…”
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Intranasal Transplantation of Microbiota Derived from Parkinson’s Disease Mice Induced Astrocyte Activation and Neurodegenerative Pathology from Nose to Brain by Yi-Meng Xia, Mei-Xuan Zhang, Xiao-Yu Ma, Lu-Lu Tan, Ting Li, Jian Wu, Ming-An Li, Wei-Jiang Zhao, Chen-Meng Qiao, Xue-Bing Jia, Yan-Qin Shen, Chun Cui

“…Then we analyzed the nasal microbiota composition via 16S rRNA sequencing, evaluated the olfactory and motor functions through behavioral experiments, including buried food test, open field test, pole descent test, and traction test. …”
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Development of an adipocyte differentiation protocol using 3T3-L1 cells for the investigation of the browning process: identification of the PPAR-γ agonist rosiglitazone as a brown... by Lorenzo Flori, Giulia Galgani, Giorgia Bray, Chiara Ippolito, Cristina Segnani, Carolina Pellegrini, Valentina Citi, Valentina Citi, Nunzia Bernardini, Nunzia Bernardini, Alma Martelli, Alma Martelli, Alma Martelli, Vincenzo Calderone, Vincenzo Calderone, Vincenzo Calderone

“…AT is a lipid storage organ with endocrine functions that presents two main phenotypes: white adipose tissue (WAT) and brown adipose tissue (BAT). …”
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The Phlorotannin-Rich Fraction of Ecklonia cava Extract Attenuated the Expressions of the Markers Related with Inflammation and Leptin Resistance in Adipose Tissue by Myeongjoo Son, Seyeon Oh, Junwon Choi, Ji Tae Jang, Chang Hu Choi, Kook Yang Park, Kuk Hui Son, Kyunghee Byun

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A first look into moss living tardigrades in boreal peatlands by Hennariikka Mäenpää, Merja Elo, Sara Calhim

“…Finally, we found interesting patterns regarding tardigrade functional diversity, as carnivorous tardigrades were found only in peatlands with tree basal area > 20 m2 and mostly in hummocks. …”
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CHILDREN’S GIFTEDNESS AND ASSOCIATED PROBLEMS. THE TWICE EXCEPTIONALITY PHENOMENON. GIFTEDNESS AND LEARNING PROBLEMS. GIFTEDNESS AND ATTENTION DEFICIT/ HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (А RE... by O. A. Pylaeva

“…The terms “twice-gifted” or “twice-exceptional” are proposed to characterize children with giftedness concurrent with learning problems, attention deficit (including ADHD), or other impairments of cognitive functions and behavior (including oppositional disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder). …”
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Tuberculosis detection using few shot learning by Kamran Riasat, Akhtar Jamil, Shaha Al-Otaibi, Sania Zeb, Saima Riasat, Shamsa Kanwal

“…Abstract Tuberculosis (TB), a contagious disease, significantly affects lungs functioning. Amongst multiple detection methodologies, Chest X-ray analysis is considered the most effective methodology. …”
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Sensory-spinal neuron co-culture platform enables analysis of sensory-driven spinal activation by Yuki Miyahara, Kenta Shimba, Kiyoshi Kotani, Yasuhiko Jimbo

“…However, the mechanisms underlying this persistent increase remain unclear, impeding the development of effective treatments. Therefore, the present study aimed to develop an experimental platform to investigate how sensory neuron signals increase spinal neuronal activity.MethodsWe developed a specialized microstructure enabling a separate culture of DRG and spinal neurons connected functionally by axons extending through microtunnels.ResultsImmunofluorescence staining confirmed precise spatial separation and robust neuronal network formation. …”
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“Remodeling the intestinal immune microenvironment”: immune regulation and tissue regeneration by mesenchymal stem/stromal cells in the repair microenvironment of inflammatory bowe... by Hongkun Li, Yuyue Zhang, Simin Du, Jinghan Shen, Xingyan Liu, Jie Jing

“…However, this approach does not support mucosal epithelial repair, maintenance of barrier homeostasis, or regulation of biological functions in the gut. Conventional therapies rely on the frequent use of high-dose medications, including antibiotics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, biological agents, and immunomodulators. …”
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