Nutritional quality of edible winged termites, Macrotermes spp. and edible stink bug, Encosternum delegorguei Spinola consumed in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review by Tendai Abgirl Makore, Brighton Marimanzi Mvumi, Tonderayi Mathew Matsungo

“…Abstract Background Entomophagy presents a viable solution to food and nutrition insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), especially in the context of climate change, population growth, and limited land for agricultural expansion. …”
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Investigating the antifungal effect of alcoholic extract of Butternut squash on Candida albicans isolated from vaginal infection by Azam Ghorbannia-Delaver, Issa Gholampour-Azizi, Atefeh Bozorgi, Faezeh Hassanzadeh

“…BACKGROUND: Vaginal candidiasis is one of the most important fungal diseases in humans. …”
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Oropharyngeal dysbiosis affects postoperative tissue reparative capacity in patients with congenital disorders of maxillofacial region by Zaira F. Kharaeva, Vladimir A. Vissarionov, Sofyat M. Mustafaeva, Melena M. Yusupova, Alina R. Shogenova, Dzhamilya. Sarakaeva, Diana V. Degoeva, Vladimir V. Smeianov

“…Isolation of pure bacterial cultures was performed via conventional bacteriological methods followed by identification using MALDI-TOF testing. …”
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Antioxidant Activity of Bovine Colostrum in the Colon of a Mouse Model of TNBS-Induced Colitis by Leonardo Leonardi, Shadi Dib, Egidia Costanzi, Gabriele Brecchia, Giovanna Traina

“…BC is renowned for its rich composition of components that strengthen the immune system. …”
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The Impact of Severe COVID-19 Infection on Renal and Liver Markers (Urea, Creatinine, GOT, GPT) in Diabetic by Marwah Yones, Estabraq Alwasiti, Abdul Hameed Al-Qaseer, Anees Nile

“… Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), an epidemic illness caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), affecting the lower respiratory tract. …”
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Urban Surface Water Mapping from VHR Images Based on Superpixel Segmentation and Target Detection by Qingwei Liu, Yugang Tian, Lihao Zhang, Bo Chen

“…Recently, very high resolution (VHR) images have shown considerable potential for urban compositions mapping. However, fewer spectral bands, shadows, and high spectral heterogeneity of VHR images hinder the application of traditional methods. …”
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Study of the physical-chemical and sorption properties of SnO₂ prepared by mechanochemical and microwave routes by M. M. Samsonenko, O. I. Zakutevskyy, S. V. Khalameida, J. Skubiszewska-Zięba, M. F. Kovtun

“… There are many methods for synthesis of tin dioxide SnO2, namely sol-gel, precipitation. …”
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Gut microbiota, serum metabolites, and lipids related to blood glucose control and type 1 diabetes by Zhaohe Gu, Lanxin Pan, Huiling Tan, Xulin Wang, Jing Wang, Xueying Zheng, Jianping Weng, Sihui Luo, Tong Yue, Yu Ding

“…Abstract Background The composition and function of gut microbiota, lipids, and metabolites in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) or its association with glycemic control remains unknown. …”
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Single-cell RNA sequencing identifies two fibroblast subtypes and a Trem2+ macrophage subtype as the possible specific cellular targets in abdominal aortic aneurysms by Zhili Liu, Xiaojun Song, Ben Wang, Rong Zeng, Liqiang Cui, Yuehong Zheng, Wei Ye

“…However, clinical treatments utilizing anti-inflammatory therapies have proven ineffective.MethodsIn this study, we employed a classic mouse model of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) to compare the cellular composition and functional phenotypes of normal and AAA cells within a comprehensive single-cell microenvironment.ResultsOur findings revealed distinct evolutionary pathways for both fibroblasts and macrophages, leading to the identification of specific fibroblast subtypes (Fib_Apoc1+/Fabp4+ and inflam-Fib1) and a macrophage subtype (Mac_TREM2). …”
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Microbiome in prostate cancer: pathogenic mechanisms, multi-omics diagnostics, and synergistic therapies by Chengran Wang, Tianqi Dong, Xin’ao Rong, Yuce Yang, Jianhui Mou, Jiaqi Li, Jianli Ge, Xupeng Mu, Jinlan Jiang

“…It also discusses advanced research techniques and the potential for microbiome modulation in PCa management. Methods The review synthesizes current literature on the microbiome’s role in PCa, highlighting differences in microbial composition between cancerous and healthy prostate tissues. …”
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Management of Disorders of Homeostasis With Saline Enteral Solution in Acute Poisoning With Psychopharmacological Drugs by V. A. Matkevich, M. M. Potskhveriya, A. Yu. Simonova, G. N. Sukhodolova, M. V. Belova, E. E. Bitkova

“…Background. In acute poisoning, accompanied by a violation of the parameters of homeostasis, the problem of its management by the enteral route has been insufficiently studied.Purpose of the study. …”
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The Structural Modification of Jackfruit Leaf Proteins (<i>Artocarpus heterophyllus</i> Lam.) by High-Intensity Ultrasound Alters Their Techno-Functional Properties and Antioxidant... by Frida Zoé Ragazzo-Calderón, Maricarmen Iñiguez-Moreno, Montserrat Calderón-Santoyo, Juan Arturo Ragazzo-Sánchez

“…(1) Background: Jackfruit leaves (<i>Artocarpus heterophyllus</i> Lam.) are rich in proteins but are under-utilized in the food industry due to their poor sensory properties and low solubility. …”
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Bacterial diversity and biomarkers screening of station and carriage surface in Shanghai metro system, China by Lijun Zhang, Xiaojing Li, Lisha Shi, Yi Zheng, Yichen Ding, Tao Yuan, Shuangqing Hu, Jian Chen, Ping Xiao

“…Background: Mass transit environments, such as the metro, can facilitate the spread of bacteria between humans and their surroundings. …”
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A Luciferase-Based Approach for Functional Screening of 5′ and 3′ Untranslated Regions of the mRNA Component for mRNA Vaccines by Maria Rubtsova, Yuliana Mokrushina, Dmitry Andreev, Maria Poteshnova, Nikita Shepelev, Mariya Koryagina, Ekaterina Moiseeva, Diana Malabuiok, Yury Prokopenko, Stanislav Terekhov, Aleksander Chernov, Elena Vodovozova, Ivan Smirnov, Olga Dontsova, Alexander Gabibov, Yury Rubtsov

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: The recent COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection has highlighted the need for protocols for rapid development of efficient screening methods to search for the optimal mRNA vaccine structures against mutable viral agents. …”
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PATTERNS IN WOUND HEALING PROCESS AFTER BRANCIAL CLEFT CYST EXCISION IN CHILDREN by P.I. Tkachenko, S.A. Belokon, N.M. Lokhmatova, O.B. Dolenko, Yu.V. Popelo, N.M. Korotych

“…The perspectives of further research are associated with availability and simplicity of the methods in terms of their application in everyday clinical practice. …”
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Reverse microdialysis of sucrose stimulates soil fungal and bacterial growth at the microscale by Andreas N. Schneider, Scott Buckley, Zulema Carracedo Lorenzo, Regina Gratz, Lina Nilsson, Mark Swaine, Nathaniel R. Street, Andy F. S. Taylor, Sandra Jämtgård

“…Abstract Background The rhizosphere is a critical microenvironment that plays key roles in plant nutrient availability, largely due to root interactions with rhizospheric microbes. …”
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The Role of the Gastrointestinal Microbiota in Parkinson’s Disease by Maurizio Gabrielli, Lorenzo Zileri Dal Verme, Maria Assunta Zocco, Enrico Celestino Nista, Veronica Ojetti, Antonio Gasbarrini

“…Background/Objectives: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the loss of dopaminergic neurons leading to debilitating motor and non-motor symptoms. …”
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Design and Characterization of Biomimetic Hybrid Construct Based on Hyaluronic Acid and Alginate Bioink for Regeneration of Articular Cartilage by Cristina Galocha-León, Cristina Antich, Beatriz Clares-Naveros, Ana Voltes-Martínez, Juan Antonio Marchal, Patricia Gálvez-Martín

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Three-dimensional bioprinting technology has enabled great advances in the treatment of articular cartilage (AC) defects by the biofabrication of biomimetic constructs that restore and/or regenerate damaged tissue. …”
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A preliminary account of Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands with 13 new records and updated species inventory from India by Koustav Mukherjee, Surajit Kar, Atanu Naskar, Chandrakasan Sivaperuman, Dhriti Banerjee

“…Abstract Background The detection of multiple bluetongue virus serotypes, increasing trend in livestock density, rich biological diversity with high endemism, and the status of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as a popular tourist destination underscore the need for a faunistic survey of medically and veterinary significant vector species, specifically Culicoides, in this region. …”
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AEOLIAN SANDS IN NORTH AFRICA AND THE SOUTHWEST OF THE ARABIAN PENINSULA by E. V. Rakhimova, A. K. Naravas, E. O. Dernova, A. S. Mahmoud

“…Background. The majority of the world’s deserts were formed within the valleys and coasts of ancient alluvial rivers and lakes. …”
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