Antiviral efficacy of silicon nitride against SARS-CoV-2 and MERS-CoV: implications for PPE innovation by Brittany N. Heath, Brittany N. Heath, Caitlin M. Woodson, Caitlin M. Woodson, Chelsey McMinn, Ryan M. Bock, Kylene Kehn-Hall, Kylene Kehn-Hall

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Maternal-infant probiotic transmission mitigates early-life stress-induced autism in mice by Li Qing, Xin Qian, Huiyue Zhu, Jingyu Wang, Jingge Sun, Zhiying Jin, Xinyu Tang, Yingqi Zhao, Gang Wang, Jianxin Zhao, Wei Chen, Peijun Tian

“…Early probiotic colonization conferred resilience against stress-induced gut pathogenic microbes and Th17-mediated peripheral inflammation while significantly inhibiting hypermyelination and neuroinflammation linked to systemic inflammation. …”
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IL‐27 produced during acute malaria infection regulates Plasmodium‐specific memory CD4+ T cells by Maria Lourdes Macalinao, Shin‐Ichi Inoue, Sanjaadorj Tsogtsaikhan, Hirotaka Matsumoto, Ganchimeg Bayarsaikhan, Jiun‐Yu Jian, Kazumi Kimura, Yoshiaki Yasumizu, Tsuyoshi Inoue, Hiroki Yoshida, Julius Hafalla, Daisuke Kimura, Katsuyuki Yui

“…Abstract Malaria infection elicits both protective and pathogenic immune responses, and IL‐27 is a critical cytokine that regulate effector responses during infection. …”
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Structural insights into calcium-dependent CIB2-TMC1 interaction in hair cell mechanotransduction by Yahong Li, Jiasheng Chen, Wenli Jiang, Jin Ye, Xuan Zhang, Chao Wang

“…Critically, we examine pathogenic variants of CIB2 associated with hearing loss, discovering that these variants have differential impacts on CIB2’s interactions with TMC1’s dual binding sites, displaying diminished calcium-binding affinities for several of these CIB2 mutations. …”
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Gastrointestinal changes in paediatric malnutrition that may impact on nutrition choice by Rosan Meyer, Lauren Arpe, Aydan Kansu, Veronica Kelly, Keith Lindley, Mairéad O'Meara, Maria del Carmen Rivero, Suzanne van Zundert, Saioa Vicente-Santamaría, Orjena Žaja, Elena Oliveros, Leanne Olivier, Koen Joosten

“…It can lead to altered gut motility and a deficiency of stomach acid, which can result in intestinal colonization by pathogens, causing diarrhoea and high burdens of intestinal infection. …”
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Selective protection of cereals using artificial neural networks by Wiesław Golka, Magdalena Szechyńska-Hebda, Jolanta Kowalska, Adrian Golka, Robert Grolik, Magdalena Jakubowska, Mateusz Góra, Aleksander Bomberski

“…Global agricultural losses due to pests and pathogens are substantial, particularly for wheat, maize, and potatoes. …”
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Genomic Diversity and Antibiotic Resistance of <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Salmonella</i> from Poultry Farms in Oyo State, Nigeria by Victoria Olusola Adetunji, Alistair Davies, Tom Chisnall, Mwapu Dika Ndahi, Idowu Oluwabunmi Fagbamila, Eme Ekeng, Ini Adebiyi, Olutayo Israel Falodun, Roderick M. Card

“…Livestock are a source of zoonotic pathogens and bacteria harbouring antimicrobial resistance (AMR) that can pose a threat to public health. …”
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Super-enhancers in immune system regulation: mechanisms, pathological reprogramming, and therapeutic opportunities by Xin Lai, Caizhi Li, Xinglinzi Tang, Xinyi Luo, Feiyan Wu, Yuhong Liang, Bihui Huang, Hang Li, Hang Li

“…Emerging therapeutic strategies targeting SE-associated components show promise in dismantling pathogenic enhancer networks through CRISPR-based editing, small-molecule inhibitors, and proteolysis-targeting chimeras(PROTACs). …”
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Deciphering the role of hsa-piR-775 in primary ovarian insufficiency through FOXG1 modulation by Hui Ding, Xuewei Qin, Yu Li, Yuan Fang, Lina Wu

“…Future studies should focus on validating these findings in larger cohorts and exploring piRNA-based therapeutic interventions for POI.…”
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The cervicovaginal microbiota patterns in Moroccan women infected with Human Papillomavirus and/or Chlamydia trachomatis by Leila Ferrera, Hanane Rogua, Nezha El Mansouri, Farid Kassidi, Corinna Bang, Ahmed Belmouden, Said Chouham, Mohamed Nejmeddine

“…Coinfection with both pathogens increases the risk of developing cervical cancer. …”
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Characterization of glyphosate-tolerant genetically modified eucalyptus by Antonio Carlos Mota Porto, José Mateus Wisniewski Gonsalves, Paula Aparecida Vieira, Matheus Perek, Diego da Costa Lima, Marcio Nagayschi, Thais Regina Drezza, Ana Cristina Pinheiro, Eduardo Jose de Mello, Dror Avisar, Rodrigo Neves Graca

“…However, like all cultivated crops, it requires specialized management practices, including the control of weeds, pathogens, and pests. Glyphosate is the most widely applied herbicide used in the essential weeding effort, and it ensures the sustainable management of eucalyptus cultivation in Brazil. …”
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Dysbioactive, hepato-haematological and biochemical systemic health implications of Zingiber officinale Roscoe: an experimental model by Patience O Adomi, Bright E Igere, Anthony Jude Anozie, Ubreye B Owhe-Ureghe

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Estimating the prevalence of six common respiratory viral infections in Zhangzhou, China using nasopharyngeal swabs in adults and throat swabs in Children by Yuanjun Zeng, Guowei Wang, Huicong Yang, Hongmei Li, Yueli Guo, Huili Liu, Xiaojun Xu, Chunbin Zhang

“…Multiplex RT-PCR was performed to detected six respiratory viral pathogens. At least one virus was detected in 6911 cases, the positivity rate was 35.40%. …”
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Antimicrobial Treatment of Infective Endocarditis, Caused by <i>Enterococcus Faecalis by E. V. Shikh, T. E. Morozova, V. N. Drozdov, N. B. Lazareva, D. A. Shatsky, T. B. Andrushchyshina, M. V. Lukina, O. A. Vartanova

“…One of the most frequent causative agents of infective endocarditis is Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), which takes the third place in the structure of the frequency of IE pathogens. Enterococcal IE remains a disease with high mortality, despite the emergence of new groups of antibacterial drugs. …”
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Concurrent Variants in SLC29A3 and EFL1 Genes Presenting as Infantile Onset Transfusion-dependent Anaemia in a Child: A Case Report by D Karthik, Pramila Gopal Menon, Parag Tamhankar, Shailaja Mane, Dnyaneshwar Upase

“…Understanding the interplay between these two conditions can provide valuable insights into their pathophysiology and contribute to improved diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.…”
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Ultrasound Improves Gallbladder Contraction Function: A Non-Invasive Experimental Validation Using Small Animals by Run Guo, Tian Chen, Fan Ding, Li-Ping Liu, Fang Chen, Gang Zhao, Bo Zhang

“…Background: Gallbladder hypomotility is a key pathogenic factor in cholelithiasis. Non-invasive interventions to enhance gallbladder contractility remain limited. …”
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Enteromorpha prolifera soluble dietary fiber alleviates ulcerative colitis through restoration of mucosal barrier and gut microbiota homeostasis by Yuan-Yuan Ding, Yuan-Yuan Ding, Xin-Yi Tang, Yu Tian, Feng-Long Zhang, Xiang Ding, Meng-Chun Qi, Wei Dong, Chen-Guang Liu

“…Additionally, EDFM promoted the proliferation of beneficial probiotics (Alloprevotella, Lachnospiraceae_NK4A136_group, and Ruminococcaceae_UCG-014), while inhibiting pathogenic bacteria (Escherichia-Shigella, Parabacteroides, Rikenellaceae_RC9_gut_group, Odoribacter, and [Ruminococcus]_torques_group).ConclusionEDFM supplementation significantly ameliorates UC through dual modulation of gut microbiota and intestinal barrier integrity, indicating its potential as a functional food ingredient for UC prevention and treatment.…”
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Case Report: Mycobacterium abscessus knee joint infection following herbal steam bath: successful short-course oral therapy in an immunocompetent patient by Jiaqing Ye, Jiaqing Ye, Jiahao Hao, Cuiying Zheng, Minghui Song, Chenfeng Zhang, Weili Gao, Yumei Guo, Lijie Zhang

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Whole genome analysis reveals the distribution and diversity of plasmid reservoirs of NDM and MCR in commercial chicken farms in China by Xuan Wu, ZhiRong Zhang, Rong Xiang

“…The persistence of MDR pathogens in poultry environments highlights a significant risk for zoonotic transmission, emphasizing the necessity of coordinated interventions to curb the global antimicrobial resistance crisis.…”
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Spectrum of γ-Secretase dysfunction as a unifying predictor of ADAD age at onset across PSEN1, PSEN2 and APP causal genes by Sara Gutiérrez Fernández, Cristina Gan Oria, Dieter Petit, Wim Annaert, John M. Ringman, Nick C. Fox, Natalie S. Ryan, Lucía Chávez-Gutiérrez

“…The integration of PSEN1, PSEN2 and APP correlation data shows parallel but shifted lines, suggesting a common pathogenic mechanism with gene-specific shifts in onset. …”
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