Using Relational Biology with Loop Analysis to Study the North Atlantic Biological Carbon Pump in a ‘Hybrid’ Non-Algorithmic Manner by Patricia A. Lane

“…There has been general agreement that the impredicative, self-referential, and complex nature of living systems negates an algorithmic approach. Rosen’s main goal was to answer, “What is Life?”. …”
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Prevalence of iron deficiency in acute and chronic heart failure according to different clinical definitions by Lukas Lanser, Gerhard Pölzl, Moritz Messner, Maria Ungericht, Marc‐Michael Zaruba, Jakob Hirsch, Stefan Hechenberger, Stefan Obersteiner, Bernhard Koller, David Haschka, Hanno Ulmer, Guenter Weiss

“…Impaired cellular iron availability negatively affects myocardial physiology and can aggravate heart failure (HF). …”
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New genomic resources inform transcriptomic responses to heavy metal toxins in the common Eastern bumble bee Bombus impatiens by Amy L. Toth, Christopher D. R. Wyatt, Rick E. Masonbrink, Katherine S. Geist, Ryan Fortune, Sarah B. Scott, Emeline Favreau, Sandra M. Rehan, Seirian Sumner, Mary M. Gardiner, Frances S. Sivakoff

“…In the brain, differentially expressed genes had biological functions related to chaperone activity and protein folding. …”
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Maternal loss of mouse Nlrp2 alters the transcriptome and DNA methylome in GV oocytes and impairs zygotic genome activation in embryos by Zahra Anvar, Michael D. Jochum, Imen Chakchouk, Momal Sharif, Hannah Demond, Alvin K. To, Daniel C. Kraushaar, Ying-Wooi Wan, Michael C. Mari, Simon Andrews, Gavin Kelsey, Ignatia B. Van den Veyver

“…Maternal inactivation of genes encoding SCMC proteins has been linked to infertility and subfertility in mice and humans, but the underlying molecular mechanisms for the diverse functions of SCMC proteins, and specifically the role of NLRP2, are incompletely understood. …”
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Social service organizations report improvements in social services-health care integration in survey during California’s medicaid initiative (“CalAIM”) by Abigail Arons, Priscilla Alban-Acuna, Melora Simon, John Whaley, Nicole Fossier, Amy Simon, Rohan Rastogi, Caroline Fichtenberg

“…CalAIM participation was negatively associated with operating in a single county (OR 0.47, 95%CI 0.24–0.95), and positively associated with pilot participation (OR 6.4, 95% CI 2.5–16.4) and prior managed care contracting experience (OR 2.5, 95% CI 1.4–4.7); pilot participation was negatively associated with fewer employees and non-profit status, indicating a possible mediation effect. …”
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Online and Offline Identification of False Data Injection Attacks in Battery Sensors Using a Single Particle Model by Victoria A. O'Brien, Vittal S. Rao, Rodrigo D. Trevizan

“…False data injection attacks (FDIAs) targeting batteries’ voltage sensors affect cell protection functions and the estimation of critical battery states like the state of charge (SoC). …”
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Adsorption characteristics of Pb2+ and Zn2+ from simulated acid mine drainage using lees by DONG Ying-bo, LIN Hai, HE Yin-hai, LIU Quan-li

“…Fourier transform infrared spectra indicate that the main functional groups are amide and ester reacting in the adsorption process.…”
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Nature documentaries vs. quiet rest: no evidence for an impact on event-related desynchronization during motor imagery and neurofeedback by Jennifer Decker, Mareike Daeglau, Mareike Daeglau, Catharina Zich, Catharina Zich, Cornelia Kranczioch, Cornelia Kranczioch

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Longitudinal analysis of fecal tryptophan metabolites and microbiome composition in very preterm infants: impact of birth mode and feeding type by Naomi V. Wieser, Yannick van Schajik, Mohammed Ghiboub, Nina M. Frerichs, Roni Weiss, Mark Davids, Tim G. J. de Meij, Hendrik J. Niemarkt, Antoine Lefèvre, Patrick Emond, Joep P. M. Derikx, Wouter J. de Jonge, Bruno Sovran

“…These factors disrupt early gut microbial colonization, yet the functional metabolic implications remain understudied. …”
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The key role of biochar in amending acidic soil: reducing soil acidity and improving soil acid buffering capacity by Shaowen Liu, Baiting Cen, Zening Yu, Rongliang Qiu, Ting Gao, Xinxian Long

“…Abstract Soil acidification negatively affects plant growth, soil microbial composition and diversity, and the sustainability of agricultural ecosystems. …”
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Tailoring Fumaric Acid Delivery: The Role of Surfactant-Enhanced Solid Lipid Microparticles via Spray-Congealing by Yen-Chiu Tsai, Ling Chen, Maoshen Chen, Yun Ma, Fang Zhong, Fei Liu

“…This study may contribute to the development of a controlled-release system that synchronises with the baking process, thereby optimising fumaric acid’s functionality while preserving the quality of baked goods.…”
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Investigating the shared genetic architecture between schizophrenia and sex hormone traits by Xiaoyan He, Qingyan Ma, Jing Liu, Pu Lei, Huan Peng, Wen Lu, Yixin Liu, Xianyan Zhan, Bin Yan, Xiancang Ma, Jian Yang

“…Linkage disequilibrium score regression and bivariate causal mixture modeling strategies showed significant positive correlations between sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), total testosterone, and schizophrenia, while bioavailable testosterone and schizophrenia were negatively correlated. Estradiol showed a weak positive correlation with schizophrenia, with little polygenic overlap. …”
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Effect of hydrated ions and wettability on ice friction by Chang Dong, Yuan Liu, Tianyi Han, Xue Zhou, Yanan Meng, Yu Tian, Liran Ma

“…For negatively charged surfaces, cations play an important role in ice friction. …”
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Platelet-rich plasma effects on in vitro cells derived from pediatric patients with andrological diseases by Sara Vinco, Nicola Rinaldi, Andrea Errico, Giulia Ambrosini, Elisa Dalla Pozza, Nunzio Marroncelli, Francesco Saverio Camoglio, Nicola Zampieri, Ilaria Dando

“…This study supports the potential use of PRP in patients with testis torsion or cryptorchidism, encouraging its future clinical application as adjuvant therapy to preserve the functionality of this organ by decreasing its ROS levels.…”
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Enhanced scab resistance in apple conferred by Rvi6 and polyploidy is linked with distinct shifts in the phenolics profile by Anže Švara, Maja Mikulič Petkovšek, Robert Veberič, Wannes Keulemans, Barbara De Coninck, Sebastien Carpentier, Nico De Storme

“…In particular, procyanidin dimer levels appeared positively correlated with the level of resistance, indicating a putative functional role in scab resistance. In contrast, the majority of other phenolics were negatively correlated with the resistance. …”
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Elevated Apoptosis and Impaired Proliferation Contribute to Downregulated Peripheral γδ T Cells in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Zhimin Lu, Dinglei Su, Dandan Wang, Xia Li, Xuebing Feng, Lingyun Sun

“…These γδ T cells may secret both pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines to perform their functions in SLE.…”
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Free-caged rearing modes regulate chicken intestinal metabolism by influencing gut microbial homeostasis by Tao Li, Peng Wang, Zhuo Zhi, Tong Guo, Jie Zhou, Huiya Zhang, Chang Cao, Yingjie Cai, Yuxiao Li, Jianqin Zhang

“…Functional analysis revealed that rearing modes impact gut metabolites involved in gut metabolism as well as broader processes such as signal transduction, protein digestion, and autophagy. …”
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Landscape Composition and Forest Structure Shape Phyllostomid Bat Assemblages in the Atlantic Forest Remnants by Ricardo Bovendorp, Eduardo Mariano-Neto, Albérico Queiroz, Deborah Faria

“…In contrast, increased pasture cover negatively affected forest structure and was weakly associated with bat diversity. …”
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Neuronal Substrates Underlying Performance Variability in Well-Trained Skillful Motor Task in Humans by Nobuaki Mizuguchi, Shintaro Uehara, Satoshi Hirose, Shinji Yamamoto, Eiichi Naito

“…We first scanned brain activity with functional magnetic resonance imaging while healthy participants repeatedly performed a 10 s skillful sequential finger-tapping task. …”
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Psychological intervention in severe asthma: from theory to practice by Cleofé Fernández Aracil, María José Zamora Muñoz, María del Mar García Ródenas, María Rodríguez Aguilar, Carlos J. van-der Hofstadt Román, Luis Hernández Blasco

“…Background Severe asthma is frequently associated with psychological comorbidities that negatively affect disease control and quality of life. …”
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