Effects of fire intensity on soil microbial diversity and nitrogen cycling functional genes in forests (Northeast China) by Wenjie Jia, Yang Shu, Pengwu Zhao, Pengwu Zhao, Mei Zhou, Mei Zhou, Yongjie Yue

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Genetic diversity affects ecosystem functions across trophic levels as much as species diversity, but in an opposite direction by Laura Fargeot, Camille Poesy, Maxim Lefort, Jerome G Prunier, Madoka Krick, Rik Verdonck, Charlotte Veyssiere, Murielle Richard, Delphine Legrand, Geraldine Loot, Blanchet Simon

“…We nonetheless unveil a striking dichotomy: while genetic diversity was positively correlated with various ecosystem functions, species diversity displays a negative correlation with these functions. …”
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Features of organization and functioning of web-sites on AUE , their role in developing sociopathic and unlawful attitudes in adolescents and youth by A. A. Glukhova, D. A. Shpilev

“…Methods: dialectical approach to the cognition of social phenomena, allowing to analyze them in the historical development and functioning in the context of a set of objective and subjective factors, which determined the choice of the following research methods: formal-logical, comparative-legal, sociological methods.Results: using intent-analysis of more than six thousand extracts from the sites dedicated to AUE in “VKontakte” social network, the author identified five main methods used by the moderators: 1) substitution of traditional values with the criminal world ideology; 2) promotion of sociopathic attitudes; 3) forcing the user to register on the site; 4) promotion of aggressive behavior; 5) development of persistent ironic, negative attitude towards representatives of the law-enforcement system. …”
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IL-10 Dampens the Th1 and Tc Activation through Modulating DC Functions in BCG Vaccination by Hui Xu, Yanjuan Jia, Yonghong Li, Chaojun Wei, Wanxia Wang, Rui Guo, Jing Jia, Yu Wu, Zhenhao Li, Zhenhong Wei, Xiaoming Qi, Yuanting Li, Xiaoling Gao

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Sex characteristics of cognitive functions assessed by the MMSE and MoCA scores in patients with coronary artery disease by I. V. Tarasova, O. A. Trubnikova, A. S. Sosnina, I. D. Syrova, I. N. Kukhareva, D. S. Kupriyanova, O. L. Barbarash

“…Assessment of cognitive functions was carried out using the MMSE and MoCA scores. …”
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Nasal Spray Disinfectant for Respiratory Infections Based on Functionalized Silver Nanoparticles: A Physicochemical and Docking Approach by Benjamín Valdez-Salas, Jorge Salvador-Carlos, Ernesto Valdez-Salas, Ernesto Beltrán-Partida, Jhonathan Castillo-Saenz, Mario Curiel-Álvarez, Daniel Gonzalez-Mendoza, Nelson Cheng

“…In this study, we propose the use of stable silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) functionalized with tannic acid (TA) and sodium citrate (SC) as a nasal spray disinfectant (NSD). …”
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Altered brain glymphatic function on diffusion-tensor MRI in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage: an exploratory study by Xiaona Xia, Qingguo Ren, Juntao Zhang, Shuai Guan, Qingjun Jiang, Ying Wei, Rui Hua, Shen Zhao, Xiangjun Hu, Xiangjun Hu, Feng Shi, Xiangshui Meng

“…In the acute-subacute stage of sICH, the DTI-ALPS index had negative correlation with hematoma volume. In the chronic sICH group, the GM% partially mediated the relationship between the GS and cognitive function.…”
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Functionalization of chitosan films using essential oils by supercritical CO2 impregnation method for various applications by C. Muñoz-Nuñez, V. Hevilla, E. Blázquez-Blázquez, J. Zagora, D. Placha, A. Muñoz-Bonilla, M. Fernández-García

“…Herein, chitosan films obtained by different approaches were functionalized with essential oils, i.e. mentha, clove, and cinnamon, by Supercritical Solvent Impregnation method to impart antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. …”
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Taxonomic and functional diversities reveal different fish assemblage dynamics of stow net fishery in Haizhou Bay by Guangjie Fang, Yazhou Zhang, Haolin Yu, Chuanxi Chen, Jun Liang, Yanli Tang

“…Diversity indices exhibited negative linear relationships with catch per unit effort, except for functional evenness (FEve) and functional divergence. …”
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Effects of sexual counseling and education based on self-efficacy theory on the sexual function of women with breast cancer by Azadeh Jamshidi, Farzaneh Noroozi, Razieh Bagherzadeh, Tayebeh Gharibi

“…Abstract Background Given the negative impact of breast cancer and its treatment on women’s self-efficacy in various areas, including sexual function, investigating and understanding ways to enhance sexual function is crucial. …”
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Microwave exposure induced ferroptosis by inhibiting the Nrf2 pathway and affected reproductive function in male mice by Jingchao Gao, Xinyue Li, Yizhuo Hou, Yanyang Li, Yueyue Pang, Xiaoran Wu, Li Zhao, Jing Zhang, Haoyu Wang, Hui Wang, Ji Dong, Xinping Xu, Ruiyun Peng, Yu Wang, Binwei Yao

“…The mechanisms underlying the negative health effects of microwave exposure on male reproduction remain unclear. …”
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Functional exhaustion of CD4⁺T cells in HIV/HCV coinfected HAART-treated patients by V. V. Vlasova, L. B. Korolevskaya, O. A. Loginova, N. G. Shmagel, E. V. Saidakova

“…These data suggest that HCV coinfection leads to pronounced functional exhaustion of CD4+T cells and may aggravate the course of HIVinfection in patients receiving HAART.…”
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Predictive model based on blood cell analysis and coagulation function indicators for neuroblastic tumors staging diagnosis by Yanzi Zhang, Yanzi Zhang, Lihong Zhang, Lihong Zhang, Mengmeng Chen, Mengmeng Chen, Qin Dong, Qin Dong, Chong Hu, Chong Hu, Juan Wang, Juan Wang, Jiao Meng, Jiao Meng, Xin Lv, Xin Lv

“…ObjectiveTo explore the diagnostic value of integrating blood cell analysis and coagulation function indicators in the staging of neuroblastic tumors, providing a robust basis for clinical decision-making.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 137 pediatric neuroblastic tumors cases (2017-2024) at the Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University. …”
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Analysis of the current status and influencing factors of cognitive function and sleep quality of elderly people in Shanghai community by Yanli ZHANG, Meng WANG, Xuechun WANG, Shanshan HUANG, Jiaoqi REN, Houguang ZHOU

“…ObjectiveTo analyze the cognitive function and sleep quality of the elderly in Shanghai community, and explore the related influencing factors. …”
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ADL and Cognitive Function in Chinese Elderly: Mediating Role of Social Participation and Moderating Role of Intergenerational Support by Li W, Xin D, Feng X, Li Y, Zhu W, Xu J, Yin S

“…Moreover, children’s intergenerational support negatively moderated the relationship between social participation and cognitive function (β = − 0.182, P < 0.001). …”
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Identification of a functional vitamin D response element in the promoter of goose anti-Müllerian hormone gene by Rong Chen, Chen Chen, Yifei Qin, Jie Liu, Mingming Lei, Huanxi Zhu, Zhendan Shi

“…These results suggest that vitamin D3 downregulates AMH mRNA expression via a functional VDRE that binds the VDR/RXR heterodimer in goose ovarian prehierarchical follicles. …”
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Pulmonary function and exercise capacity in mild early-onset idiopathic scoliosis: a case‒control study by Lixia Wang, Xin Li, Yuanyuan Song, Juping Liang, Yanbin Zhang, Tongtong Zhang, Xuan Zhou, Qing Du

“…Exercise capacity is influenced by lung function and exhibits a negative correlation with the severity of scoliosis. …”
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Nut Intake, Functional Limitations, and Quality of Life in Older Adults: Findings From NHANES 2003–2012 by Ilili Feyesa, Elena S. George, David Scott, Gavin Abbott, Jeew Hettiarachchi, Robin M. Daly, Jack Dalla Via, Ekavi N. Georgousopoulou, Sze‐Yen Tan

“…Quality of life was evaluated using the four‐question HRQOL‐4 questionnaire. Negative binomial regression, linear regression and logistic regression analyses were used to examine associations between nut intake and both functional limitations and quality of life. …”
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HES1 revitalizes the functionality of aged adipose-derived stem cells by inhibiting the transcription of STAT1 by Chengcheng Li, Sen Ren, Chengqi Yan, Cheng Wang, Tao Jiang, Yu Kang, Jing Chen, Hewei Xiong, Jiahe Guo, Guoyong Jiang, Shuoyuan Liu, Pengjuan Nie, Zhenbing Chen

“…It has been reported that transcription factors (TFs) play a crucial role in the aging and functionality of stem cells. Nevertheless, there is limited understanding regarding the involvement of TFs in the aging mechanism of ADSCs. …”
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Tumor suppressing function of SLC16A7 in bladder cancer and its pan-cancer analysis by Mingjie Xu, Jiatong Zhou, Jiancheng Lv, Yu Zhang

“…The prognostic value of SLC16A7 was confirmed using clinical follow-up data from an independent patient cohort. Functional studies included proliferation assays to investigate the effect of SLC16A7. …”
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