Effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on the relationship between root respiration and ultraweak luminescence under salt stress in strawberry by LI Jiafeng, WANG Zhenfan, YANG Bo, FAN Li

“…The objectives of this study were to investigate the changes in root respiration, enzyme activities, and UWL intensity after AMF inoculation on the roots of strawberry under salt stress, and to assess the possibility of UWL as a potential indicator of plant physiological status under salt stress. [Methods] The strawberry cultivar Benihoppe was selected for the experiments. …”
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Effect of Zinc Nano Oxide on the Quality of Turkey Sperm in Liquid State by Vahid Lotfi vafa, Khalil Mirzadeh, Saleh Tabatabaei Vakili, Amin Kazemizadeh

“…Zinc oxide nanoparticles improve acrosomal membrane integrity, preserve membrane health, enhance acrosomal function, and positively affect mitochondrial performance and its functional integrity  Methods: Semen samples were collected twice weekly for five weeks from 18 Bronze turkeys. …”
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The ALMA Survey of Gas Evolution of PROtoplanetary Disks (AGE-PRO). XI. Beam-corrected Gas Disk Sizes from Fitting 12CO Moment Zero Maps by Leon Trapman, Miguel Vioque, Nicolás T. Kurtovic, Ke Zhang, Giovanni P. Rosotti, Paola Pinilla, John Carpenter, Lucas A. Cieza, Ilaria Pascucci, Rossella Anania, Carolina Agurto-Gangas, Dingshan Deng, James Miley, Laura M. Pérez, Anibal Sierra, Benoît Tabone, Dary A. Ruiz-Rodriguez, Camilo González-Ruilova, Estephani TorresVillanueva

“…Here we present a method for fitting beam-convolved models to integrated intensity maps of line emission using the astropy Python package and use it to fit ^12 CO moment zero maps of 10 Lupus and 10 Upper Scorpius protoplanetary disks from the ALMA Survey of Gas Evolution of PROtoplanetary Disks (AGE-PRO) Program, a sample of disks around M3-K6 stars that cover the  ∼1–6 Myr of gas disk evolution. …”
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“Hang Ups, Let Downs, Bad Breaks, Setbacks”: Impact of Structural Socioeconomic Racism and Resilience on Cognitive Change Over Time for Persons Racialized as Black by Paris B. Adkins-Jackson, Boeun Kim, César Higgins Tejera, Tiffany N. Ford, Ariana N. Gobaud, Kyler J. Sherman-Wilkins, Indira C. Turney, Justina F. Avila-Rieger, Kendra D. Sims, Safiyyah M. Okoye, Daniel W. Belsky, Tanisha G. Hill-Jarrett, Laura Samuel, Gabriella Solomon, Jack H. Cleeve, Gilbert Gee, Roland J. Thorpe, Deidra C. Crews, Rachel R. Hardeman, Zinzi D. Bailey, Sarah L. Szanton, Jennifer J. Manly

“…Robust dementia literature suggests socioeconomic factors may also be key resiliencies. Methods: We linked state-level data reflecting the racialized landscape of economic opportunity across the 20th Century from the U.S. …”
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Participant Perceptions of Increasing Water Intake in Polycystic Kidney Disease by Sneha Amin, Irene Sangadi, Margaret Allman-Farinelli, Neil Boudville, Imad Haloob, David C.H. Harris, Carmel M. Hawley, David W. Johnson, Vincent W. Lee, Jun Mai, Anna Rangan, Simon D. Roger, Kamal Sud, Eswari Vilayur, Gopala K. Rangan

“…However, the long-term perceptions of increasing water intake and the role of self-efficacy tools are unknown. Methods: Participants randomized to the increased water intake arm in a 3-year trial were purposively sampled and invited to semistructured interviews at the end of the study. …”
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Prevalence of neglected tropical diseases among migrants living in Europe: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Giacomo Guido, Luisa Frallonardo, Sergio Cotugno, Elda De Vita, Giulia Patti, Laura De Santis, Francesco Vladimiro Segala, Emanuele Nicastri, Federico Gobbi, Anna Morea, Francesca Indraccolo, Domenico Otranto, Ana Requena-Mendez, Nicola Veronese, Annalisa Saracino, Francesco Di Gennaro, Roberta Iatta

“…This study provides the first meta-analysis on the prevalence of NTDs in migrants across European nations. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted focusing on studies that included NTD prevalence among migrant populations in Europe, with data sourced until July 2024. …”
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Serum Galactomannan: A Predictor of Poor Outcomes in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients With Fungal Peritonitis by Talerngsak Kanjanabuch, Tanawin Nopsopon, Thunvarat Saejew, Athiphat Banjongjit, Pongpratch Puapatanakul, Somkanya Tungsanga, Jakapat Vanichanan, Sajja Tatiyanupanwong, Kanjana Tianprasertkij, Worapot Treamtrakanpon, Uraiwan Parinyasiri, Kamol Khositrangsikun, Oranan Thamvichitkul, Pichet Lorvinitnun, Sriphrae Uppamai, Rhonachai Lawsuwanakul, Mananya Wanpaisitkul, Saowalak Chowpontong, Rutchanee Chieochanthanakij, Somchai Eiam-Ong, Jeffrey Perl, David W. Johnson

“…Introduction: The potential value of serum galactomannan index (GMI) in monitoring treatment response in patients with fungal peritonitis who are receiving peritoneal dialysis (PD) was assessed in the present study. Methods: The study included all Thailand fungal PD-related infectious complications surveillance (MycoPDICS) DATA study participants who had timely PD catheter removal and availability of both baseline and ≥2 subsequent serum GMI measurements after starting antifungal therapy (if available). …”
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Metazoan diversity in Chilean hypersaline lakes unveiled by environmental DNA by Mattia Saccò, Mattia Saccò, Mattia Saccò, Matthew A. Campbell, Pablo Aguilar, Pablo Aguilar, Pablo Aguilar, Gonzalo Salazar, Gonzalo Salazar, Gonzalo Salazar, Tina E. Berry, Tina E. Berry, Matthew J. Heydenrych, Angus Lawrie, Nicole E. White, Chris Harrod, Chris Harrod, Chris Harrod, Morten E. Allentoft, Morten E. Allentoft

“…With the goal of improving conservation efforts in hypersaline ecosystems, this study tests the use of eDNA methods for metazoan biomonitoring. We employed a multi-assay approach utilizing three genetic markers—12S rRNA, 18S rRNA, and COI —to analyze biodiversity in sediment and water. …”
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Survey of VA healthcare facilities to assess organizational readiness to change assessment (ORCA) and challenges to implementing antibiotic stewardship by Tyler J. Brehm, Eva Amenta, Larissa Grigoryan, Sophia Braund, Jonah Pesikoff, Rogelio Hernandez, David Ramsey, Vanessa W. Stevens, John P. Donnelly, Aanand D. Naik, Barbara W. Trautner

“…We hypothesized that facility complexity would be related to organizational readiness to change and perceived challenges to antibiotic stewardship. Methods: ORCA and antibiotic stewardship challenges surveys were conducted at 40 Veterans Health Administration (VHA) medical centers (inpatient acute and long-term care). …”
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Functional regulation of macrophages by Ces1d-mediated lipid signaling in immunometabolism by Long J. Shao, Fathima Elizondo, Feng Gao, Rabie Habib, Xin Li, Katherine Pham, Jazmin Ysaguirre, Maryam Elizondo, Shirindokht Shirazi, Kristin L. Eckel-Mahan, Sean Hartig, Huaizhu Wu, Kai Sun

“…This study investigates the role of Ces1d, an unconventional lipase, in regulating macrophage inflammation under nutritional stress. Methods: A myeloid-specific Ces1d knockout (LysM-Cre-Ces1d floxed/floxed, KO) mouse model was used for the studies. …”
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Potential of digital applications for self-management and other outcomes in inflammatory rheumatic diseases: a systematic literature review by Alina Volkmar, Cay-Benedict von der Decken, Cay-Benedict von der Decken, Cay-Benedict von der Decken, Cay-Benedict von der Decken, Stefan Kleinert, Stefan Kleinert, Kirsten Karberg, Kirsten Karberg, Georg Gauler, Georg Gauler, Michael Klennert, Jana Klennert, Peer Malte Aries, Peer Malte Aries, Sonja Froschauer, Sarah Wildenhain, Theresia Muth, Susanna Späthling-Mestekemper, Susanna Späthling-Mestekemper, Christoph Kuhn, Christoph Kuhn, Wolfgang Vorbrüggen, Wolfgang Vorbrüggen, Martin Welcker, Martin Welcker, Peter Bartz-Bazzanella, Peter Bartz-Bazzanella, Matthias Englbrecht

“…The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic literature review (SLR) to evaluate self-care outcomes associated with digital health applications in IRDs.MethodsWe conducted a systematic literature review according to PRISMA guidelines across four electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane) from inception to July 2024. …”
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Patient-derived gastric cancer organoids model heterogeneity and stroma-mediated chemoresistance in poorly cohesive carcinoma by Yi Yin, Yi Yin, Shuhong Zeng, Shuhong Zeng, Shuhong Zeng, Hui Zhang, Hui Zhang, Shuangshuang Wang, Fei Ke, Qiang Rui, Jinyong Zhou, Yuwen Zhuang, Weixing Shen, Weixing Shen, Jun Qian, Jun Qian, Shenlin Liu, Shenlin Liu

“…In this study, we constructed a panel of patient-derived organoids of GC and used them to understand histological accuracy and sensitivity profiles as well as the influence of microenvironment on these special GC subtypes.MethodsA total of 23 patient-derived GC organoid models including 12 PCC and 11 non-poorly cohesive carcinoma (NPCC) were established. …”
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Differential inflammatory responses to acute exercise and ex vivo immune challenge in young and master athletes by Luciele Guerra Minuzzi, Luciele Guerra Minuzzi, Luciele Guerra Minuzzi, Alexandre Abilio De Souza Teixeira, Caique Figueiredo, Gilson Dorneles, Gilson Dorneles, Anna Cláudia Castelo Branco, Bruna Spolador de Alencar Silva, Pedro L. Valenzuela, Pedro L. Valenzuela, Alessandra Peres, Alejandro Lucia, Alejandro Lucia, Maria Notomi Sato, José Cesar Rosa Neto, Karsten Krüger, Fabio Santos Lira, Fabio Santos Lira

“…Therefore, we aimed to compare the inflammatory responses to ex vivo whole blood and peripheral blood mononuclear cells [PBMCs] cultures from young and master athletes, before and after a single bout of moderate-intensity exercise.MethodsYoung (n=7; 22 ± 4 years) and master (n=12; 52 ± 9 years) female and male athletes with similar performance levels performed a 30-minute bout of moderate-intensity exercise. …”
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Multicenter cross-sectional study of HTLV-1 prevalence and associated risk factors in epidemiologically relevant groups across Brazil by Carlos Brites, Prince Baffour Tonto, Prince Baffour Tonto, Antonio C. Vallinoto, Onayane dos Santos Oliveira, Simone Simionatto, Monica Bay, Tania Reuter, Monica M. Gomes-da-Silva, Melissa Medeiros, Melissa Medeiros, Rafaela Mayoral, Estela Luz, Michael Rocha, Hareton Vechi, Hareton Vechi, Bobby Brooke Herrera, Bobby Brooke Herrera, Bobby Brooke Herrera

“…While previous research has focused on either specific cities or populations, there is a need for multicenter studies encompassing epidemiologically relevant populations to ascertain more accurate prevalence rates and predictors of HTLV-1 infection in the country.MethodsWe conducted a multicenter, cross-sectional study involving 3,184 participants across seven cities and five study populations in Brazil. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of anaemia in South Asian diaspora women residing in Hong Kong: An exploratory cross-sectional study by Gary Ka-Ki Chung, Bulbul Sharma, Danna Camille Vargas, Woohyung Lee, Kai Sing Sun, Heidi Hung, Hasiba Munir, Soniya Pun, Mariem Sharif, Lee Sha Tong, Tsz Lui Tang, Man Hin Chio, Chi Yui Wong, Eliza Lai-Yi Wong, Dong Dong, Eng-Kiong Yeoh

“…Findings supported the independent protective role of better diet quality against anaemia severity (aOR=0.40 [95 % CI = 0.22, 0.73] for high diet quality compared to poor diet quality), and that women of reproductive age (aOR=2.36 [1.03, 5.44] for the 35–44 age group compared to the youngest group), having a larger household size (aOR=1.11 [1.01,1.21] per person increase), and staying for a longer period in Hong Kong (aOR=1.83 [1.07, 3.13] for > 7 years compared to < 3 years) were associated with more severe anaemia. Conclusion: The high prevalence of anaemia in our sampled South Asian women in Hong Kong, especially those of reproductive age, was partly attributable to nutrition, acculturation, and cultural preference on larger family size, beyond potential genetic predisposition.…”
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In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Volatile Compounds from the Lichen <i>Pseudevernia furfuracea</i> (L.) Zopf. Against Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria and Fish Pathogens by Yasser Essadki, Adel Hilmi, Antonio Cascajosa-Lira, Mariana Girão, El Mehdi Darrag, Rosário Martins, Abderrahmane Romane, Soukaina El Amrani Zerrifi, Richard Mugani, Zakaria Tazart, El Mahdi Redouane, Angeles Jos, Ana M. Cameán, Vitor Vasconcelos, Alexandre Campos, Fatima El Khalloufi, Brahim Oudra, Mustapha Barakate, Maria de Fátima Carvalho

“…The antimicrobial activity of these compounds was assessed using disc diffusion and broth microdilution methods. Both samples demonstrated significant antimicrobial effects against multidrug-resistant human bacteria, reference microorganisms, fish pathogens, and <i>Candida albicans</i>, with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) ranging from 1000 µg/mL to 31.25 µg/mL. …”
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Effects of Temperature on Reproductive Performance and Embryo Quality of Female Eriocheir sinensis by Chaoyue CUI, Zhi GENG, Guangpeng FENG, Tao ZHANG, Feng ZHAO, Gang YANG, Ping ZHUANG, Xiaorong HUANG

“…During this period, they become more sensitive to environmental changes. Water temperatures that are too low or high have direct or indirect effects on the breeding of E. sinensis. …”
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Receipt of medications for opioid use disorder among rural and urban veterans health administration patients by Olivia C. Reynolds, Kathleen F. Carlson, Adam J. Gordon, Robert L. Handley, Benjamin J. Morasco, Todd P. Korthuis, Travis I. Lovejoy, Jessica J. Wyse

“…Aim: We examined differences in medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) receipt between rural and urban veteran patients following initiatives within the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to expand access to MOUD. Methods: Data for this retrospective cohort study were obtained from the VA Corporate Data Warehouse, which contains national electronic health record data for all VA patients. …”
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Unraveling Novel Subsets of Lymphocytes Involved in Sac Expansion in the Tertiary Lymphoid Structure Within an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm by Itaru Hosaka, Ippei Ikegami, Takuma Mikami, Tatsuya Sato, Toshifumi Ogawa, Kei Mukawa, Marenao Tanaka, Keisuke Endo, Yukinori Akiyama, Akihito Ohkawa, Junji Nakazawa, Tsuyoshi Shibata, Tomohiro Nakajima, Yutaka Iba, Chikara Shiiku, Satoshi Sumino, Ryuji Koshima, Kenichi Takano, Shingo Ichimiya, Nobuyoshi Kawaharada, Masato Furuhashi

“…We aimed to elucidate the relationships between TLS and pathophysiology of AAA. Methods Abdominal aortic samples obtained from 37 patients with AAA (men/women: 34/3, age: 72.8±9.9 years) and 15 autopsied patients who died from non‐aortic events (men/women: 11/4, age: 65.5±9.8 years) were investigated. …”
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Changes in upper airway morphology and respiratory function of adolescent patients with mandibular retrognathism treated with clear aligner mandibular advancement: a prospective st... by Tianlu Jiang, Yizhe Qi, Yueying Zhang, Yusen Du, Qiuyue Wu, Hua Xiao, Kangping He, Jiajing Zheng, Zuolin Jin, Feifei Li

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to analyze three-dimensional and sleep-breathing data of adolescent patients with Class II division 1 malocclusion and mandibular retrognathism to explore the effects of clear aligner mandibular advancement (MA) treatment on airway morphology and respiratory function. Methods Cone beam computed tomography data of 27 patients with mandibular retrognathism (average age, 12.25 ± 1.50 years; 11 male and 16 female patients) were prospectively collected at the beginning (T0) and end (T1; treatment duration, 11.36 ± 1.48 months) of the MA treatment. …”
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