Functional Characterization, Genome Assembly, and Annotation of <i>Geobacillus</i> sp. G4 Isolated from a Geothermal Field in Tacna, Peru by Alonso R. Poma Ticona, Karita C. R. Santos, Heber E. Ramirez-Arua, Roberto Castellanos, Jéssica Pinheiro Silva, Pedro R. Vieira Hamann, Eliane F. Noronha, Fabyano A. C. Lopes

“…The assembled genome comprises approximately 3.4 Mb with a G+C content of 52.59%, containing 3,490 genes, including coding sequences, rRNAs, and tRNAs. Functional annotation revealed genes associated with key metabolic pathways such as glycogen and trehalose biosynthesis, indicating adaptation to carbohydrate-rich environments. …”
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Effects of physical exercise programs on cognitive function in Parkinson's disease patients: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials of the last 10 years. by Franciele Cascaes da Silva, Rodrigo da Rosa Iop, Laiana Cândido de Oliveira, Alice Mathea Boll, José Gustavo Souza de Alvarenga, Paulo José Barbosa Gutierres Filho, Lídia Mara Aguiar Bezerra de Melo, André Junqueira Xavier, Rudney da Silva

“…Studies have shown that adapted tango for PD patients, cognitive training combined with motor training, and treadmill training promote the preservation or improvement of cognitive function in PD patients.…”
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Genome-Wide Mining of Chitinase Diversity in the Marine Diatom <i>Thalassiosira weissflogii</i> and Functional Characterization of a Novel GH19 Enzyme by Mengzhen Cheng, Shuang Li, Jiahui Wang, Xiaoqi Yang, Delin Duan, Zhanru Shao

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Muscle Proteome Analysis of Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy Patients Reveals a Metabolic Rewiring Promoting Oxidative/Reductive Stress Contributing to the Loss of Muscle Function by Manuela Moriggi, Lucia Ruggiero, Enrica Torretta, Dario Zoppi, Beatrice Arosio, Evelyn Ferri, Alessandra Castegna, Chiara Fiorillo, Cecilia Gelfi, Daniele Capitanio

“…In contrast, mild cases show metabolic adaptations that mitigate stress by activating polyols and the oxidative PPP, preserving partial energy flow through the oxidative TCA cycle, which supports mitochondrial function and energy balance. …”
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Dietary supplementation of Scutellariae radix flavonoid extract improves lactation performance in dairy cows by regulating gastrointestinal microbes, antioxidant capacity and immun... by Dongwen Dai, Chunxiao Dong, Fanlin Kong, Shuo Wang, Shuxiang Wang, Wei Wang, Shengli Li

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Genome-Driven Functional Validation of <i>Bacillus amyloliquefaciens</i> Strain MEPW12: A Multifunctional Endophyte for Sustainable Sweet Potato Cultivation by Yiming Wang, Jingwen Hao, Jingsheng Gu, Jiaying Wu, Yongjing Zhang, Ting Liang, Haimeng Bai, Qinghe Cao, Jihong Jiang, Ludan Li, Xiaoying Cao

“…Comparative genomics and pan-genomics analyses revealed that other <i>Bacillus</i> sp. strains of MEPW12 have similar functions. However, due to adaptation to different growth environments, there are still genomic differences and changes. …”
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Genome-wide analysis of RAD23 gene family and a functional characterization of AcRAD23D1 in drought resistance in Actinidia by Xiaoli Zhang, Daolin Ye, Xueling Wen, Xinling Liu, Lijin Lin, Xiulan Lü, Jin Wang, Qunxian Deng, Hui Xia, Dong Liang

“…UBL-UBA protein functions as a shuttle factor in the 26S ubiquitin degradation pathway, playing a critical role in plant growth and development, and responding to various biotic and abiotic stresses. …”
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Random forest algorithm integrated with an initial basic feasible solution in buckling analysis of a two-dimensional functionally graded porous taper beam by Ravikiran Chinthalapudi, Jagadesh Kumar Jatavallabhula, Geetha Narayanan Kannaiyan, Bridjesh Pappula, Seshibe Makgato

“…This study explores the buckling behavior of two-dimensional functionally graded porous taper beam, which are increasingly used in aerospace, civil, and mechanical engineering applications where structural stability, weight optimization, and material adaptability are essential. …”
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Comprehensive identification of cotton EPF/EPFL receptors and functional characterization of the GhEPFL1-1-GhER1 module in drought tolerance by Shichang He, Huijian Sun, Qing Chen, Yanlong Yang, Zixin Zhou, Saiwen Chang, Shuaiqi Lu, Zhencai Liang, Julan Yang, Xiao fei

“…To validate these computational predictions, functional assays were conducted. Virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) of GhEPFL1-1, GhER1, and GhSERK17 led to increased stomatal density and reduced drought tolerance, confirming their roles in stress adaptation. …”
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Visual perception and cognitive functioning in MCI and mild Alzheimer’s disease: a cross-sectional study protocol from the DEM-VIS study in Germany by Elmar Graessel, Jessica Roloff, Mark Stemmler, Leonie Krakat, Johanna Weis, Hartmut Lehfeld, Julia Christin Jaščenoka, Monika Daseking

“…Activities of daily living will be assessed through the Erlangen Test of Activities of Daily Living in Persons with Mild Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment (ETAM) and the Bayer Activities of Daily Living Scale (B-ADL). Executive functions will be measured using the German adaptation of the Behaviour Rating Inventory of Executive Function - Adult (BRIEF-A) and intelligence will be assessed using the Matrix Reasoning and Vocabulary Test of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale - Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV). …”
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Additive manufacturing of graphene oxide-doped SiOC/Si3N4 photothermal functional bioceramic scaffolds through stereolithography technology by Yange Li, Hongyu Xing, Lei Lai, Hui Li, Hongyu Zhao, Qingguo Lai, Bin Zou

“…This photothermally functional GO/SiOC/Si3N4 scaffold offers a promising dual-functional solution for post-tumor bone regeneration, combining structural adaptability with spatiotemporally controlled therapeutic precision.…”
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Effect of <i>Bifidobacterium bifidum</i> supernatant on the morphological and functional characteristics of human fibroblasts in real time during an <i>in vitro</i> experiment by A. A. Markov, E. G. Kostolomova, T. Kh. Timokhina, G. S. Solovyev, Ya. I. Paromova, E. D. Polyanskih, K. A. Voronin

“…The paper presents the results of the study of the effect of Bifidobacterium bifidum supernatant (10 ml/mL) on the morphological and functional properties of human fibroblasts in real time during the in vitro experiment. …”
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Longitudinal study of cognitive and mental functions among adult Hodgkin-lymphoma survivors, based on data from a primary treatment center in Hungary by István Virga, István Virga, Karolina Kósa, Anna Illés, Zsófia Miltényi, Zsófia Miltényi, Tibor Ivánka, Roland Berecz, Anikó Égerházi, Árpád Illés, Árpád Illés, Ferenc Magyari, Ferenc Magyari

“…Long-term improvement in cognitive function was observed post-treatment. Employment status, place of residence and unfavorable prognosis have an impact on cognitive domains. …”
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Intelligent multi-modeling reveals biological relationships and adaptive phenotypes for dairy cow adaptation to climate change by Robson Mateus Freitas Silveira, Angela Maria de Vasconcelos, Concepta McManus, Luiz Paulo Fávero, Iran José Oliveira da Silva

“…We conclude that adaptation results from an integration between energy and lipid metabolism, renal function, hormonal profile, and thermoregulatory, hematological, and productive responses. …”
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Self-Adaptive and Relaxed Self-Adaptive Projection Methods for Solving the Multiple-Set Split Feasibility Problem by Ying Chen, Yuansheng Guo, Yanrong Yu, Rudong Chen

“…In this paper, for the MSSFP, we first propose a new self-adaptive projection method by adopting Armijo-like searches, which dose not require estimating the Lipschitz constant and calculating the largest eigenvalue of the matrix ; besides, it makes a sufficient decrease of the objective function at each iteration. …”
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DRL-Driven Intelligent SFC Deployment in MEC Workload for Dynamic IoT Networks by Seyha Ros, Intae Ryoo, Seokhoon Kim

“…The dynamic resource orchestration process, Service Function Chaining (SFC) for Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) placement, and routing path determination optimize service execution across the network. …”
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Real-time Optimization Control Strategy of CVT Hybrid Electric Vehicles Considering the Driving Comfort by Li Hangyang, Yang Tongguang, Huang Zhiliang

“…To deal with this problem, an improved adaptive equivalent fuel consumption minimization strategy (A-ECMS) is proposed, penalty terms are introduced into the cost function to punish frequent engine start/stop events and excessive speed ratio change. …”
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Risk‐Taking Facilitates Implicit Learning in Young Adults by Amanda Cremone‐Caira, Melissa A. St. Hilaire

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Brief intensive EMDR therapy for PTSD in adults with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning and behavioural problems: a multiple baseline design study by Anne Versluis, Ad de Jongh, Liesbeth Mevissen, Carlo Schuengel, Lianne Bakkum, Robert Didden

“…Background: Individuals with mild intellectual disability (MID; IQ 50–70) or borderline intellectual functioning (BIF; IQ 70–85) are at an elevated risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with PTSD symptoms possibly associated with behavioural problems. …”
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Vagus nerve stimulation as a predictive coding modulator that enhances feedforward over feedback transmission by Shinichi Kumagai, Shinichi Kumagai, Tomoyo Isoguchi Shiramatsu, Kensuke Kawai, Hirokazu Takahashi

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