Discovery, structural characteristics and evolutionary analyses of functional domains in Acinetobacter baumannii phage tail fiber/spike proteins by Shenshen Liu, Tao Lei, Yujing Tan, Xiaoyi Huang, Wenxin Zhao, Huanhuan Zou, Jianhui Su, Ji Zeng, Haiyan Zeng

“…Results A total of 32 functional domains were identified across 313 tail fiber and spike proteins from 204 publicly available Acinetobacter baumannii phages using InterPro and AlphaFold3. …”
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A general spectral bandpass adjustment function (SBAF) for harmonizing landsat-sentinel over inland and coastal waters by Thainara M.A. Lima, Vitor S. Martins, Rejane S. Paulino, Cassia B. Caballero, Daniel A. Maciel, Claudia Giardino

“…To ensure compatibility and consistency in harmonized products for aquatic studies, spectral bandpass adjustment function (SBAF) for cross-calibration between OLI and MSI sensors must be carefully derived and applied. …”
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Functional conduction system mapping in sheep reveals Purkinje spikes in the free wall of the right ventricular outflow tract by Michiel Blok, Michiel Blok, Bram L. den Ouden, Bram L. den Ouden, Marion Kuiper, Daan R. M. G. Ophelders, Daan R. M. G. Ophelders, Monique R. M. Jongbloed, Monique R. M. Jongbloed, Stef Zeemering, Bjarke Jensen, Arne van Hunnik, Bastiaan J. Boukens, Bastiaan J. Boukens

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Enhancing cognitive function through blood flow restriction: An effective resistance exercise modality for middle-aged women by Dohyeon Lee, Kyeongho Byun, Sewon Lee

“…Cognitive function was assessed before and after each session using the color-word matching Stroop task (CWST). …”
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Short-term clinical and functional outcomes of distal biceps tendon fixation: all-suture vs. titanium anchors by Felix Hochberger, MD, Julian Hess, MD, Christian Konrads, MD, Tizian Heinz, MD, Ella Segatz, Maximilian Rudert, MD, Kilian List, MD

“…HOs were significantly more prevalent in the TA group (37.5% vs. 17.2%, P < .05). Functional outcomes, measured by Mayo Elbow Performance Score and QuickDASH, and strength recovery ratios were comparable across both groups, though ASA patients demonstrated higher absolute isometric strength values at specific flexion angles (P < .05). …”
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426 Developing a Molecular Toolkit to define NEK functions in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) biology by Julia Boehling, Jack R. Elliot, Elizabeth C. Martin, Bridgette M. Collins-Burow, David H. Drewry, Van T. Hoang, Sean Lee, Matthew E. Burow

“…Basal NEK protein levels were determined by immunoblot across a panel of cell lines, including breast cancer, osteosarcoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, and non-cancerous cells, to identify appropriate systems for evaluation of NEK function. …”
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Decoding Land Use Conflicts: Spatiotemporal Analysis and Constraint Diagnosis from the Perspectives of Production–Living–Ecological Functions by Yong Liu, Rui Xu, Jixin Yang, Xinpeng Xie, Xufeng Cui

“…Currently, China’s spatial development is gradually transitioning towards the coordinated development of production, living, and ecological functions (PLEFs). Previous studies have typically focused on land use conflicts from a micro perspective, examining conflicts between production, living, and ecological land uses at a fine scale. …”
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Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an online home-based functional exercise program for Parkinson's disease: a pilot study by Hyungwoo Lee, Hunyoung Ha, Heehyun Shin, Byungjun Park, Nyeonju Kang, Kiwon Park, Ryul Kim, Kyeongho Byun

“…BackgroundParkinson's disease (PD) leads to motor and non-motor impairments, contributing to sarcopenia and reduced functional independence. While functional strength exercises can help manage these symptoms, adherence remains challenging, particularly in home-based setting.ObjectiveThis pilot exercise intervention study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of an 8-week Online Home-Based Exercise Program (OHEP), which provides easy-to-follow functional strength exercises for PD patients, enabling them perform these exercises safely and effectively at home.MethodsFifteen patients with early-stage PD (Hoehn and Yahr Stage 1–2) participated in an 8-week exercise intervention, consisting of a 2-week in-person training followed by a 6-week online home-based exercise session using Zoom. …”
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Study on individual differences in visual working memory tasks based on spatiotemporal brain functional metrics and biological perspectives by Ronglong Xiong, Qiuzhu Zhang, Junjun Zhang, Zhenlan Jin, Ling Li

“…This study investigates individual differences in VWM performance across four types of visual stimuli (Body, Face, Place, Tool) under 0-back and 2-back conditions by integrating gene expression data and spatiotemporal brain function metrics. …”
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Genomic ncRNAs regulating mitochondrial function in neurodegeneration: a neglected clue in the complex etiopathogenesis of multiple sclerosis by Nima Sanadgol, Mahedeh Samadi, Clara Voelz, Roghayeh Khalseh, Javad Amini, Cordian Beyer, Markus Kipp, Tim Clarner

“…Recent interest has surged around the role of inflammatory non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) in mitochondrial function, particularly in the context of neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), where neuroinflammation is a hallmark feature. …”
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Analysis of the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid microbial flora in COPD patients at different lung function during acute exacerbation by Kawsar Bahetjan, Yu-Xia, Shijun Lin, Nuerziba Aili, Haiyan Yang, Shijun Du

“…There exists a significant variation in microbial composition across groups of AECOPD patients at different lung function. …”
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Evaluation of water supply function in the Economic Belt of the Northern Slope of the Tianshan Mountains based on the InVEST model by Wei Liu, Hao Tian, Xingang Xu, Guang Yang

“…Using the InVEST model, we conducted a quantitative assessment and comprehensive study on the water supply function of EBNSTM across the aforementioned years. …”
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Attributable risk factors for asymptomatic malaria and anaemia and their association with cognitive and psychomotor functions in schoolchildren of north-eastern Tanzania. by Geofrey Makenga, Vito Baraka, Filbert Francis, Daniel T R Minja, Samwel Gesase, Edna Kyaruzi, George Mtove, Swabra Nakato, Rashid Madebe, Sif R Søeborg, Kathrine H Langhoff, Helle S Hansson, Michael Alifrangis, John P A Lusingu, Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden

“…There was no significant association between malaria infection or anaemia and performance on tests of cognitive function (sustained attention) or psychomotor function (VO2 max). …”
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Long-term effects of orthognathic surgery on masticatory function in individuals with cleft lip and palate: A prospective study by Patricia Martins Bueno, Paulo Alceu Kiemle Trindade, Laís Hollara Medeiros, Leide Vilma Fidélis da Silva, Ivy Kiemle Trindade-Suedam

“…Conclusions: Overall, the group with CLP demonstrated impaired masticatory function in the preoperative phase compared to the control group across all variables analyzed. …”
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Combined microbial inoculation and reduced inorganic fertilization enhances diversity and functionality in potato rhizosphere microbiome at field scale by Irene Ollio, Raúl Zornoza, Josefa Contreras Gallego, Catalina Egea-Gilabert, Juan A. Fernández, Eva Lloret

“…Shannon diversity significantly varied across plant growth stages and soil compartments (p-value < 0.001), with the tuberosphere generally exhibiting the highest richness. …”
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Long-term left ventricular ejection function in fulminant and non-fulminant myocarditis: A multicenter study in China by Guangling Li, Jing Zhang, Zheng Xu, Yaogui Ning, Li Zhang, Jing Yang, Gang Chen, Fan Li, Jiangang Jiang

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Enlarged choroid plexus is linked with poorer physical function in rural older adults: a population-based study by Qianqian Xie, Ziwei Chen, Jiafeng Wang, Huisi Zhang, Yan Wang, Xiaoyu Wang, Chunyan Li, Yongxiang Wang, Lin Cong, Daniel Ferreira, Anna-Karin Welmer, Lin Song, Yifeng Du, Chengxuan Qiu

“…The associations were similar across three domains of balance, chair stand, and walking speed. …”
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The effect of therapeutic massage combined with conventional therapy in children with functional dyspepsia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shaohong Lin, Ruming Ye, Ruming Ye, Guanhong Wu, Lixia Wu, Ying Lin, Ying Lin, Dan Li, Namei Xie, Huiyue Zhang

“…BackgroundTherapeutic massage has been widely used for functional dyspepsia (FD) in children. Emerging evidence suggests that it serves as an effective complementary therapy for pediatric FD. …”
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Shifts in Fungal Communities and Potential Functions Under Masson Pine Forest-to-Tea Plantation Conversion in Subtropical China by Xiaofang Ma, Xiaofang Ou, Dan Chen, Yong Li, Cameron McMillan, Tida Ge, Ji Liu, Min Xue, Cong Wang, Weijun Shen

“…The land-use conversion of Masson pine forests to tea fields is extensively practiced across subtropical China, primarily driven by its economic benefit. …”
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Changing grizzly bear space use and functional connectivity in response to human disturbance in the southern Canadian Rocky Mountains by Eric C. Palm, Clayton D. Apps, Tal Avgar, Melanie Dickie, Bruce N. McLellan, Joseph M. Northrup, Michael A. Sawaya, Julie W. Turner, Jesse Whittington, Erin L. Landguth, Katherine A. Zeller, Clayton T. Lamb

“…We used integrated step‐selection functions (iSSF) to model movement and habitat selection for 109 GPS‐collared grizzly bears across an 85,000 km2 multi‐use landscape in southeastern British Columbia and southwestern Alberta. …”
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