Bridging animal models and humans: neuroimaging as intermediate phenotypes linking genetic or stress factors to anhedonia by Huiling Guo, Yao Xiao, Shuai Dong, Jingyu Yang, Pengfei Zhao, Tongtong Zhao, Aoling Cai, Lili Tang, Juan Liu, Hui Wang, Ruifang Hua, Rongxun Liu, Yange Wei, Dandan Sun, Zhongchun Liu, Mingrui Xia, Yong He, Yankun Wu, Tianmei Si, Fay Y. Womer, Fuqiang Xu, Yanqing Tang, Jie Wang, Weixiong Zhang, Xizhe Zhang, Fei Wang

“…This study aimed to identify neuroimaging intermediate phenotypes associated with depression, bridging etiological factors to behavioral manifestations and connecting insights from animal models to diverse clinical populations. Methods We analyzed datasets from both rodents and humans. …”
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GWAS identifies a polyembryony locus in mango: development of KASP and PACE markers for marker-assisted breeding by Gul Shad Ali, Shamseldeen Eltaher, Shamseldeen Eltaher, Jin Li, Barbie Freeman, Sukhwinder Singh

“…The utility of these assays was validated and demonstrated in diverse germplasm collection and open-pollinated mango breeding populations with known pedigrees and polyembryony phenotypes. …”
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Saussurea costus alleviates ulcerative colitis by regulating the gut microbiota and improving intestinal barrier integrity by Wen-lin Pang, Wen-lin Pang, Tian-gang Li, Tian-gang Li, Yin-ying Wang, Yin-ying Wang, Li-yun Song, Li-yun Song, Li Li, Li Li, Xiao-ya Li, Xiao-ya Li, Yong Qiu, Yong Qiu, Zhong-shan Yang, Zhong-shan Yang

“…In addition, analysis of 16S rRNA gene sequencing indicated that SC reduced harmful bacterial populations, such as Proteobacteria, while simultaneously enhancing the levels of beneficial bacteria like Lactobacillus, thereby contributing to the improvement of UC pathology.ConclusionThis study highlights the therapeutic potential of SC in managing UC through its ability to attenuate inflammatory responses, restore intestinal barrier functionality, and modulate gut microbiota composition, which findings offer insights into potential strategies for advancing UC treatment.…”
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Aquaponics model can provide better productivity: Microorganisms affect the growth and health of tilapia by Dingyue Fan, Huimin Xu, Shunlong Meng, Limin Fan, Chao Song, Liping Qiu, Dandan Li, Longxiang Fang, Zhuping Liu, Xuwen Bing

“…The relationships between fish immunological and digestive functions, water quality, and bacterial populations were not well understood. This study aims to investigate the effects of aquaponics on aquaculture water quality, fish growth performance, and fish health, as well as exploring the roles of microbial taxa in these processes. …”
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Early Outcomes With Cerebral Embolic Protection During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation by Shashank Shekhar, MD, Amar Krishnaswamy, MD, Grant Reed, MD, MSc, James Yun, MD, Rishi Puri, MD, PhD, Samir Kapadia, MD

“…Background: Limited studies are available which aim to identify patient populations that would potentially benefit from the use of cerebral embolic protection devices (CPDs) during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). …”
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Almond snacking modestly improves diet quality and waist circumference but not psychosocial assessments and other cardiometabolic markers in overweight, middle-aged adults: A rando... by Vernon Uganiza Rayo, Lauren Okamoto, Maricarmen Cervantes, Mee Young Hong, Nathaniel Jason, Mark Kern, Changqi Liu, Elise North, Svitlana Storm, Oliver C. Witard, Shirin Hooshmand

“…Future mechanistic studies are warranted to understand the effect of almond supplementation on cardiometabolic health in various populations. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04787718.…”
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Global, regional and national burdens of cardiovascular disease attributable to secondhand smoke from 1990–2019: an age-period-cohort analysis by Hong Jiang, Xiang-Bin Pan, Xiaofei Li, Shouzheng Wang, Zeye Liu, Peijian Wei, Fengwen Zhang, Wen-Bin Ou-yang

“…However, a comprehensive understanding of global trends and their interaction with secondhand smoke remains inadequate.Methods Using Global Burden of Disease data (1990–2019), an age-period-cohort analysis examined temporal trends in CVD mortality among secondhand smoke-exposed populations, considering age, period and cohort interactions.Results Over the 30-year period, the global number of CVD deaths attributed to secondhand smoke increased substantially, from 432.6 thousand in 1990 (95% UI: 357.4–508.3) to 598.5 thousand in 2019 (95% UI: 489.7–713.5), representing a 38.4% increase (95% UI: 26.8%–49.5%). …”
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Exploring the CD3/CD56/TNF-α/Caspase3 pathway in pyrethroid-induced immune dysregulation: curcumin-loaded chitosan nanoparticle intervention by Nawal Alsubaie, Yasmina M. Abd-Elhakim, Amany Abdel-Rahman Mohamed, Tarek Khamis, Tarek Khamis, Mohamed M. M. Metwally, Mohamed M. M. Metwally, Nawal Helmi, Afnan M. Alnajeebi, Badriyah S. Alotaibi, Amirah Albaqami, Wedad Mawkili, Mai A. Samak, Mai A. Samak, Samar A. Eissa

“…However, the alterations in immune function, splenic antioxidant status, blood cell populations, and immune-related gene expression were notably restored in the FTN + CML-CNP-treated group.ConclusionThe findings of this study highlighted the immunosuppressive effects of FTN and suggested the involvement of many CD cell markers as a potential underlying mechanism. …”
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SCUBADive. I. JWST+ALMA Analysis of 289 Submillimeter Galaxies in COSMOS-web by Jed McKinney, Caitlin M. Casey, Arianna S. Long, Olivia R. Cooper, Sinclaire M. Manning, Maximilien Franco, Hollis Akins, Erini Lambrides, Elaine Gammon, Camila Silva, Fabrizio Gentile, Jorge A. Zavala, Aristeidis Amvrosiadis, Irham Andika, Malte Brinch, Jaclyn B. Champagne, Nima Chartab, Nicole E. Drakos, Andreas L. Faisst, Seiji Fujimoto, Steven Gillman, Ghassem Gozaliasl, Thomas R. Greve, Santosh Harish, Christopher C. Hayward, Michaela Hirschmann, Olivier Ilbert, Boris S. Kalita, Jeyhan S. Kartaltepe, Anton M. Koekemoer, Vasily Kokorev, Daizhong Liu, Georgios Magdis, Henry Joy McCracken, Jason Rhodes, Brant E. Robertson, Margherita Talia, Francesco Valentino, Aswin P. Vijayan

“…JWST has enabled detecting and spatially resolving the heavily dust-attenuated stellar populations of submillimeter galaxies, revealing detail that was previously inaccessible. …”
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Strong benefits of hedgerows to bats in three European winegrowing regions by Fernanda Chávez, Martin H. Entling, Rafael Alcalá Herrera, Emilio Benítez, Stefan Möth, Jo Marie Reiff, Silvia Winter, Verena Rösch

“…Thus, it is crucial to identify ways to enhance bat populations in agricultural landscapes. It has been shown that high landscape heterogeneity can benefit bat communities in arable fields. …”
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TESTING POTATO COLLECTION SAMPLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF GENES FOR RESISTANCE TO PHYTOPATHOGENS BY MEANS OF DNA MARKERS by A. B. Saynakova, M. S. Romanova, S. N. Krasnikov, O. V. Litvinchuk, Ya. I. Alekseev, A. V. Nikulin, E. V. Terentjeva

“…The sample included two varieties, three populations produced by self-pollination of the Ideal variety, and 35 individually selected potato hybrids. …”
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Evidence Gaps and Lessons in the Early Detection of Atrial Fibrillation: A Prospective Study in a Primary Care Setting (PREFATE Study) by Josep L. Clua-Espuny, Alba Hernández-Pinilla, Delicia Gentille-Lorente, Eulàlia Muria-Subirats, Teresa Forcadell-Arenas, Cinta de Diego-Cabanes, Domingo Ribas-Seguí, Anna Diaz-Vilarasau, Cristina Molins-Rojas, Meritxell Palleja-Millan, Eva M. Satué-Gracia, Francisco Martín-Luján

“…The PREFATE project investigates evidence gaps in the early detection of atrial fibrillation in high-risk populations within primary care. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of device-detected atrial fibrillation (DDAF) and assess the feasibility and impact of systematic screening in routine primary care. …”
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Office BP measurement using conical cuffs in children and adolescents with obesity by Kleo Evripidou, Julio Alvarez-Pitti, Ana De Blas-Zapata, Athanasia Chainoglou, Ioannis Goulas, Karel Herberigs, Gilad Hamdani, Stella Stabouli

“…Their reliability should be confirmed in larger populations and different settings.…”
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Knowledge of prevention and treatment of infectious diarrhea among parents of children under five with diarrhea in Anhui province: an outpatient-clinic-based questionnaire survey by Yuanfang SUN, Yongkang XIAO, Lei GONG, Hongyuan WEI, Wanwan MA, Shuo FENG, Qiang ZHANG, Linlin LI, Qile WU, Jiabing WU

“…ConclusionAmong parents of children aged ≤5 years with diarrhea in Anhui province, general awareness of infectious diarrhea prevention is relatively low, especially among those with lower education levels and household income, suggesting that targeted health education on infectious diarrhea needs to be implemented in different populations.…”
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Associations between oxidation balance score and abdominal aortic calcification, and the mediating role of glycohemoglobin: a nationally representative cross-sectional study from N... by Heqian Liu, Yifei Wu, Zhenyu Liu, Hongzhi Ren, Ya Wu, Ya Wu, Yong Liu, Yong Liu, Yong Liu

“…BackgroundAbdominal aortic calcification (AAC) is prevalent among middle-aged and elderly populations, elevating the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. …”
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First Measurements of Ambient PM2.5 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo and Brazzaville, Republic of Congo Using Field-calibrated Low-cost Sensors by Celeste McFarlane, Paulson Kasereka Isevulambire, Raymond Sinsi Lumbuenamo, Arnold Murphy Elouma Ndinga, Ranil Dhammapala, Xiaomeng Jin, V. Faye McNeill, Carl Malings, R. Subramanian, Daniel M. Westervelt

“…Despite being large metropolises, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo (ROC), which possess populations of 14.3 million and 2.4 million, respectively, use no reference air pollution monitors at the time of writing. …”
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Fasting-Evoked En Route Hypoglycemia in Diabetes (FEEHD): An Overlooked Form of Hypoglycemia in Clinical Practice by Saleh Aldasouqi, Samia Mora, Gaurav Bhalla, Naveen Kakumanu, William Corser, George Abela, Mohammad Dlewati, Kathleen Estrada, Abdul Almounajed, Tarek Tabbaa, Jamal Hammoud, Cathy Newkirk

“…Given study limitations, further studies are needed to assess prevalence of FEEHD in other settings and in the general populations.…”
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Protocol for a feasibility study and process evaluation of a psychosocially modelled diabetes education programme for young people with type 1 diabetes: the Youth Empowerment Skill... by Nick Sevdalis, Khalida Ismail, Tayana Soukup, Trevor Murrells, Dulmini Kariyawasam, Stephen Thomas, Judith Parsons, Angus Forbes, Rita Forde, Maria Baldellou Lopez, Marie Jones, Martha Ford-Adams, Nardos Yemane, Siobhan Pender, Alex Silverstien

“…The study will take place in diabetes centres serving socioculturally diverse populations. We will conduct a feasibility randomised controlled trial (waiting-list design) with integrated process evaluation. …”
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The Global Burden of Migraine: A 30-Year Trend Review and Future Projections by Age, Sex, Country, and Region by Lingkang Dong, Wenqi Dong, Yuchen Jin, Yumeng Jiang, Zhuangzhuang Li, Dongzhen Yu

“…Despite extensive research on specific populations, comprehensive analyses of global trends are remains limited. …”
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Microbial Colonization and Antibiotic Resistance Profiles in Chronic Wounds: A Comparative Study of Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Venous Ulcers by Florica Sandru, Elena Poenaru, Smaranda Stoleru, Andreea-Maria Radu, Alexandra-Maria Roman, Corina Ionescu, Aurelian Zugravu, Jafal Mugurel Nader, Livia-Cristiana Băicoianu-Nițescu

“…This study aimed to investigate the microbial populations and antibiotic resistance profiles in HS and VU patients, comparing the prevalence of common pathogens and their antimicrobial resistance profiles. …”
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