Small RNAs in plasma extracellular vesicles define biomarkers of premanifest changes in Huntington's disease by Marina Herrero‐Lorenzo, Jesús Pérez‐Pérez, Georgia Escaramís, Saül Martínez‐Horta, Rocío Pérez‐González, Elisa Rivas‐Asensio, Jaime Kulisevsky, Ana Gámez‐Valero, Eulàlia Martí

“…Abstract Despite the advances in the understanding of Huntington's disease (HD), there is a need for molecular biomarkers to categorize mutation carriers during the preclinical stage of the disease preceding functional decline. Small RNAs (sRNAs) are a promising source of biomarkers since their expression levels are highly sensitive to pathobiological processes. …”
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The Use and Deterioration of Intumescent Fire-Retardant Paint on Louise Nevelson’s <i>Erol Beker Chapel of the Good Shepherd</i> by Lora V. Angelova, Aaron Shugar, Christopher A. Maines, Satoko Tanimoto, Martha Singer, Jean Dommermuth, Hannah Duggan, Teresa T. Duncan, Adam C. Finnefrock, Jennifer L. Mass

“…IFR paints and coatings are functional materials designed specifically to delay the combustion of their substrate. …”
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Comprehensive innate immune profiling of chikungunya virus infection in pediatric cases by Daniela Michlmayr, Theodore R Pak, Adeeb H Rahman, El‐Ad David Amir, Eun‐Young Kim, Seunghee Kim‐Schulze, Maria Suprun, Michael G Stewart, Guajira P Thomas, Angel Balmaseda, Li Wang, Jun Zhu, Mayte Suaréz‐Fariñas, Steven M Wolinsky, Andrew Kasarskis, Eva Harris

“…Abstract Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito‐borne alphavirus that causes global epidemics of debilitating disease worldwide. To gain functional insight into the host cellular genes required for virus infection, we performed whole‐blood RNA‐seq, 37‐plex mass cytometry of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), and serum cytokine measurements of acute‐ and convalescent‐phase samples obtained from 42 children naturally infected with CHIKV. …”
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Creative dance associated with traditional Portuguese singing as a strategy for active aging: a comparative cross-sectional study by Paulo Coelho, José Marmeleira, Ana Cruz-Ferreira, Luís Laranjo, Catarina Pereira, Jorge Bravo

“…Abstract Background Multimodal forms of exercise can influence several physical and mental factors important for successful aging. In the present study, we introduce a new type of multimodal intervention, combining movement (creative dance) with traditional singing. …”
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Long-term hyperglycaemia exerts contrasting effects on M1- and M2-like macrophages by Sona Margaryan, David Poghosyan, Susanna Ghonyan, Lina Hakobyan, Anush Martirosyan, Gayane Manukyan

“…We also observed disturbance of endotoxin tolerance evidenced by increased production of TNF-α and diminished phagocytic ability.DiscussionThe results suggest that hyperglycemia disrupts the typical functional dichotomy of M1 and M2 macrophages, which may explain mixed polarization of tissue macrophages in individuals with metabolic syndromes associated with chronic hyperglycemia.…”
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Identification of novel human microcephaly-linked protein Mtss2 that mediates cortical progenitor cell division and corticogenesis through Nedd9-RhoA by Aurelie Carabalona, Henna Kallo, Maryanne Gonzalez, Liliia Andriichuk, Ellinoora Elomaa, Florence Molinari, Christiana Fragkou, Pekka Lappalainen, Marja W Wessels, Juha Saarikangas, Claudio Rivera

“…The cerebral cortex, which is responsible for higher cognitive functions, relies on the coordinated asymmetric division cycles of polarized radial glial progenitor cells for proper development. …”
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Current state and development of the City park in Skopje by Jasminka Rizovska Atanasovska, Iskra Apostolovska, Nikolčo Velkovski, Vlatko Andonovski, Divna Penčić

“…Besides its establishment, this paper presents the current state of the Park, its main characteristics and functions. …”
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Frequency‐Locked Wireless Multifunctional Surface Acoustic Wave Sensors by Luyu Bo, Jiali Li, Zhide Wang, Chongpeng Qiu, Bowen Cai, Yingshan Du, Teng Li, Hongye Liu, Zhenhua Tian

“…., >0.1 GHz) resonance peaks. This study presents frequency‐locked wireless multifunctional SAW sensors that enable multiple wireless sensing functions, including strain sensing, temperature measurement, water presence detection, and vibration sensing. …”
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Readily constructed squaraine J-aggregates with an 86.0 % photothermal conversion efficiency for photothermal therapy by Xin Xie, Yafang Dong, Yuan Zhang, Zongliang Xie, Xinsheng Peng, Yong Huang, Wei Yang, Bowen Li, Qiqing Zhang

“…Within the DTS structure, DPA functions as a molecular rotor, T serves as a coplanar backbone, and SQ promotes J aggregation. …”
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An Effective Tree-Structured AI Model for Reducing Overhead of Life Cycle Management in Wireless Communication by Yingshuang Bai, Zhaohui Huang, Chen Sun, Yujie Zhang, Tao Cui, Samuel Atungsiri

“…This model can be used in scenarios where multiple models serve the same functionality by merging similar structures, thereby saving storage space, and making the processes of model switching, expansion, and deletion more effective. …”
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Development of an Application Method for Volatile Compounds Derived from Mushroom Fungi Beds as Plant Growth-Promoting Biostimulants by Clever N. Kanga, Yui Okisaka, Shigeru Hanamata, Daijiro Ueda, Tsutomu Sato, Toshiaki Mitsui, Kimiko Itoh

“…Edible mushroom fungi beds (FBs) provide a readily available alternative source of fungal VCs, although their biostimulatory functions remain unvalidated. In this study, a novel, non-contact exposure method for applying VCs emitted from FBs to rice seedlings was developed. …”
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Reconfigurable CPW Band-Stop Filter Based on Loaded T-Shaped Defected Ground Structure by Claudia E. Perez-Martinez, Lourdes Martinez-Lopez, Rosalba Martinez-Lopez, Jose I. Martinez-Lopez

“…This paper presents the design and implementation of a reconfigurable band-stop filter based on a coplanar waveguide (CPW) transmission line incorporating defected ground structures (DGS). …”
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A Green Synthesis of Controllable Shear-Assisted Catalytically Graphitized Biomass-Derived Carbon and Its Multi-Scale Reinforcement Mechanism in Natural Rubber by Xingxin Xu, Chengjun Li, Xu Lin, Defa Hou, Yunwu Zheng, Fulin Yang, Hao Sun, Can Liu

“…This treatment effectively increased graphitized domains while enriching surface functional groups. Systematic investigations were conducted on the effects of ball-milling duration and biochar loading on rubber reinforcement performance. …”
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Wideband Circularly-Polarized Hexagonal SIW Cavity-Backed Slot Antenna With Enhanced Bandwidth and Compact Design by Vahid Sarani, Esraa Mousa Ali, Milad Shariatifar, Bal S. Virdee, Dion Mariyanayagam, Nasr Rashid, Mohammad Alibakhshikenari, Mariana Dalarsson

“…This paper presents a novel wideband circularly polarized (CP) cavity-backed slot antenna based on Substrate Integrated Waveguide (SIW) technology, designed for compact and high-efficiency performance. …”
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Geo-questionnaire in urban planning – preliminary results of the experimental application in Poland by Edyta Bąkowska, Tomasz Kaczmarek, Piotr Jankowski, Zbigniew Zwoliński, Łukasz Mikuła, Michał Czepkiewicz, Cezary Brudka

“…The aim of the study was to present the preliminary results of the initial implementations of geo-questionnaire developed within the project Geoportal supporting public participation in urban planning. …”
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Toward an Internet of Things Circular Economy Using Printed Circuits on Reusable Steel Substrates by Jeff Kettle, Rudra Mukherjee, Shoushou Zhang, Tianwei Zhang, Jonathan Harwell, Andrew Bainbridge, Mahmoud Wagih, Ana Martinez Diez, MariFe Menendez Suarez, Pascal Sanchez

“…However, there is no industrially standardized approach for fabricating high‐throughput recyclable and reusable electronic assemblies. Herein, we present the functionalization of steel over large areas with low‐cost insulative intermediate layers as Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), enabling an electronics circular economy. …”
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Compact eye camera with two-third wavelength phase-delay metalens by Jeong-Geun Yun, Hyunjung Kang, Kyookeun Lee, Youngmo Jeong, Eunji Lee, Joohoon Kim, Minseok Choi, Bonkon Koo, Doyoun Kim, Jongchul Choi, Junsuk Rho

“…As proof of concept, we present a prototype of a compact eye imaging system based on this design method. …”
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Competitive binding between DDX21 and SIRT7 enhances NAT10-mediated ac4C modification to promote colorectal cancer metastasis and angiogenesis– DDX21 promotes colorectal cancer met... by Angxi Song, Bowen Liu, Wenjing Li, Bingyuan Chen, Pengkun Gui, Hao Zhang, Can Zhu, Yixin Xu, Tao Jiang, Jun Song

“…Abstract DExD- box helicase 21 (DDX21) is overexpressed in colorectal cancer (CRC) and is positively correlated with poor prognosis and the malignant phenotype of CRC. Functional characterization indicated that DDX21 promotes CRC metastasis and angiogenesis both in vitro and in vivo. …”
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NOVA: A Retrieval-Augmented Generation Assistant in Spanish for Parallel Computing Education with Large Language Models by Gabriel A. León-Paredes, Luis A. Alba-Narváez, Kelly D. Paltin-Guzmán

“…This work presents the development of NOVA, an educational virtual assistant designed for the Parallel Computing course, built using a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture combined with Large Language Models (LLMs). …”
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Decreased CO2 saturation during circular breathwork supports emergence of altered states of consciousness by Martha N. Havenith, Max Leidenberger, Jelena Brasanac, Mafalda Corvacho, Inês Carmo Figueiredo, Leonie Schwarz, Malin Uthaug, Simona Rakusa, Marijan Bernardic, Liliana Vasquez-Mock, Sergio Pérez Rosal, Robin Carhart-Harris, Stefan M. Gold, Henrik Jungaberle, Andrea Jungaberle

“…Circular breathwork may present a non-pharmacological and hence more accessible alternative to engage similar therapeutic processes. …”
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