A Comprehensive Understanding of Postural Tone Biomechanics: Intrinsic Stiffness, Functional Stiffness, Antagonist Coactivation, and COP Dynamics in Post-Stroke Adults by Liliana Pinho, Marta Freitas, Francisco Pinho, Sandra Silva, Vânia Figueira, Edgar Ribeiro, Andreia S. P. Sousa, Filipa Sousa, Augusta Silva

“…Post-stroke participants exhibited increased gastrocnemius/tibialis anterior coactivation during gait initiation (<i>p</i> = 0.038) and higher entropy and stability across tasks (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Conclusion: Post-stroke participants showed higher contralesional intrinsic and functional stiffness, reduced coactivation in static tasks, and increased coactivation in dynamic tasks. …”
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N₂O Production and Reduction in Chinese Paddy Soils: Linking Microbial Functional Genes with Soil Chemical Properties by Chaobiao Meng, Aoqi Jiang, Yumeng Gao, Xiangyun Yu, Yujie Zhou, Ruiquan Chen, Weijian Shen, Kaijing Yang, Weihan Wang, Dongliang Qi, Cundong Xu, Yonggang Duan

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Correlation between fetal-placental doppler indices and maternal cardiac function in pregnant women with late-Onset preeclampsia or fetal growth restriction by Yiling Chen, Meihong Huang, Donghua Shi, Jinmiao Lin, Jingyi Guo, Yiru Yang, Shilin Li, Guorong Lyu

“…Introduction Our objective was to investigate the correlation between fetal-placental Doppler indices and maternal cardiac function in pregnant women with late-onset PE or FGR. …”
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Construction of Carbon Functional Zone in the Demonstration Zone of Green and Integrated Ecological Development of the Yangtze River Delta Based on Carbon Density Correction by Tian ZHANG, Zhen SHEN, Tingting SU, Daixin DAI

“…This shift reflects a transition toward more concentrated carbon storage and enhanced carbon sink functions. The growth of carbon sink enhancement zones is largely attributed to ecological restoration policies, such as the conversion of farmland to lakes and forests, underscoring the critical role of policy interventions in enhancing carbon sequestration capacity.ConclusionBased on these findings, the research proposes a spatially differentiated low-carbon governance framework for the Demonstration Zone, and emphasize three pillars. 1) Zonal Regulation: Implement strict protection measures in carbon sink enhancement zones, optimize land use efficiency in balance zones, and enforce emission reduction targets in control zones. 2) Ecological restoration priorities: Scale up reforestation, wetland conservation, and “sponge city” initiatives to amplify carbon sequestration. 3) Cross-regional collaboration: Establish a unified governance platform to harmonize policies, data sharing, and carbon trading mechanisms across administrative boundaries. …”
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The relation between cerebral small vessel function and white matter microstructure in monogenic and sporadic small vessel disease - the ZOOM@SVDs study by Naomi Vlegels, Hilde van den Brink, Anna Kopczak, Tine Arts, Stanley D.T. Pham, Jeroen C.W. Siero, Benno Gesierich, Alberto De Luca, Marco Duering, Jaco J.M. Zwanenburg, Martin Dichgans, Geert Jan Biessels

“…In cerebral small vessel disease (cSVD), vascular dysfunction has been associated with cSVD-lesions across the brain. Here we further explore the relation between vascular dysfunction and cSVD-related brain injury. …”
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Constraining the Faint-end Slope of the Fast Radio Burst Energy Function Using CHIME/FRB Catalog-1 and Local Volume Galaxies by Mohit Bhardwaj, Victoria M. Kaspi, K. W. Masui, B. M. Gaensler, Adaeze L. Ibik, Mawson W. Sammons

“…However, the constraint weakens if higher-energy thresholds are assumed. A flatter energy function is consistent with the observed anticorrelation between FRB dispersion measure and fluence, as seen across various observational bands. …”
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The potassium channel K2P2.1 shapes the morphology and function of brain endothelial cells via actin network remodeling by Stefanie Lichtenberg, Laura Vinnenberg, Falk Steffen, Isabelle Plegge, Nicholas Hanuscheck, Vera Dobelmann, Joel Gruchot, Christina B. Schroeter, Haribaskar Ramachandran, Beatrice Wasser, Derya Bachir, Christopher Nelke, Jonas Franz, Christoph Riethmüller, Stefan Tenzer, Ute Distler, Christina Francisca Vogelaar, Kristina Kusche-Vihrog, Boris V. Skryabin, Timofey S. Rozhdestvensky, Albrecht Schwab, Jean Krutmann, Andrea Rossi, Thomas Budde, Stefan Bittner, Sven G. Meuth, Tobias Ruck

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Functional analysis of JPH2-knockout cardiomyocytes identifies ECCD as a novel indicator in a human cardiac modelJPH2 by Tianwei Guo, Hongyue Wang, Fujian Wu, Wenjing Lu, Min Zhu, Shuhong Ma, Yongshuai Zhang, Yuting Yan, Meng Zhou, Didaer Talanaite, Siyu Liu, Man Qi, Feng Lan, Xujie Liu

“…Overexpression of wild-type JPH2 restored these functions, affirming its critical role in cardiac physiology. …”
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Comparative mid-term evaluation of unilateral and bilateral total knee arthroplasty utilizing metal-backed components: An assessment of functional and clinical outcomes by Ponnanna Karineravanda Machaiah, Supreet Bajwa, Ravi Teja Rudraraju, Kunal Aneja, Haresh P. Bhalodiya, Rakesh Kumar Singh, Vividh Makwana, Avtar Singh, Vivek Logani, Buddhadev Chatterjee, Devendra S. Solanki, Hemant Wakankar, Sanjeev Mahajan, Chandra-Shekhar Yadav, Ashokkumar Thakkar, Udita Chandra, Sanaa Ansari, Shivadharshni Sivakumar

“…Objective: This prospective, post-marketing surveillance (PMS) study (Freedom 400) aimed to evaluate the clinical and functional outcomes of both unilateral and bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) utilizing cruciate retaining/posterior stabilized (CR/PS) implants with metal-backed components (MBC). …”
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Rationale and protocol for a longitudinal cohort study of children with cerebral palsy in China assessing functional developmental trends, genetic aetiology and imaging by Jing Zhang, Jinhua Lu, Wenhao Zhou, Yuan Zhang, Hongyu Zhou, Fan Wu, Ting Gao, Jie Luo, Jinling Li, Jingbo Zhang, Lu He, Tingting Peng, Zhaoyao He, Qingfen Hou, Danxia Fan, Mengru Zhong, Yage Zhang, Rongji Liao, Liru Liu, Yun Zheng, Hongmei Tang, Lei Pi, Hongsheng Liu, Kaishou Xu

“…This study aims to investigate the functional changes and identify influencing factors in Chinese children with CP. …”
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ADRB2 inhibition suppresses cancer immune evasion by regulating tumor SOX10-PD-L1 axis and T cell function by Yang Wang, Wei Zhang, Yu Zhang, Ling Chen, Shiyu Wang, Kun Song, Feng Yu, Jing Ouyang, Shan Cao, Cong Peng, Dongbo Liu, Yingying Dai, Wenwu Pei, Ziyang Hong, Weihua Huang, Yijing He, Panpan Liu, Hanying Yi, Gan Zhou, Howard McLeod

“…Additionally, similar studies in colorectal cancer (CRC) models confirmed the conserved function of the ADRB2-SOX10-PD-L1 axis.Results This study explores the role of ADRB2 in regulating tumor PD-L1 expression and T cell functionality, offering insights for cancer immunotherapy. …”
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Impact of Baseline Kidney Function on the Rate of Progressive Kidney Disease After Pregnancy: A Population-Based Cohort Study Research Protocol by Lavanya Bathini, Nivethika Jeyakumar, Jessica Sontrop, Eric McArthur, Yuguang Kang, Bin Luo, Aminu Bello, David Collister, Sofia Ahmed, Padma Kaul, Erik Youngson, Branko Braam, Nir Melamed, Michelle Hladunewich, Amit X. Garg

“…Background: Better data are necessary to determine whether baseline level of kidney function affects the rate of progressive kidney disease following pregnancy. …”
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Risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive function before middle age in a U.S. representative population-based studyResearch in context by Allison E. Aiello, Jennifer Momkus, Rebecca C. Stebbins, Yuan S. Zhang, Chantel L. Martin, Y. Claire Yang, Lauren Gaydosh, Taylor Hargrove, Adina Zeki Al Hazzouri, Kathleen Mullan Harris

“…About half of the survey-weighted Wave IV participants were female (48.4–52.1% across analytic samples), 71.4–72.5% were White, 12.5–14.9% were Black, and 9.3–10.2% were Hispanic. …”
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Impact of fatigue in Crohn's disease is negatively related to resting state functional connectivity between the superior parietal lobule and parahippocampal gyrus/hippocampus by Theresa A. McIver, Theresa A. McIver, Theresa A. McIver, Charles N. Bernstein, Charles N. Bernstein, Ruth Ann Marrie, Ruth Ann Marrie, Chase R. Figley, Chase R. Figley, Md Nasir Uddin, Md Nasir Uddin, Md Nasir Uddin, John D. Fisk, Lesley A. Graff, Lesley A. Graff, Ronak Patel, Erin L. Mazerolle, Jennifer Kornelsen, Jennifer Kornelsen, Jennifer Kornelsen

“…Specifically, basic research on the difference in brain functioning associated with fatigue in Crohn's disease is scarce. …”
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Biochar’s Adsorption of <i>Escherichia coli</i> and Probiotics <i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i> and <i>Limosilactobacillus reuteri</i> and Its Impact on Bacterial Growth Post I... by Serena Reggi, Sara Frazzini, Eleonora Fusi, Marianna Guagliano, Cinzia Cristiani, Elisabetta Onelli, Alessandra Moscatelli, Luciana Rossi

“…Conclusions: These findings highlight the potential of biochar as a functional feed ingredient and that its functional properties are preserved after in vitro digestion.…”
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Plant cyanogenic glycosides: from structure to properties and potential applications by Beáta Piršelová, Jana Jakubčinová

“…Based on the latest data from published scientific studies, this review presents a comprehensive overview of CGs, with a focus on their structural variability, biosynthetic pathways, ecological functions, and inherent toxicity. Special attention is given to the quantity and distribution of significant CGs in plants, as the available data is often heterogeneous, fragmented, and dispersed across the literature. …”
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The Impact of Patient Age on Causes of Graft Loss After Renal Transplantation by Susanne Winkler, Min-Jeong Kim, Andrea Fisler, Stefan Farese, Felix Burkhalter, Seraina von Moos, Christian Forster, Caroline Wehmeier, Michael Dickenmann, Stefan Schaub, Stefan Schaub, Stefan Schaub

“…Data were analyzed across recipient age groups (≤40, 41–60 and &gt;60 years) and across three time periods (1995–2004, 2005–2014, 2015–2022). …”
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Tensor‐structured decomposition improves systems serology analysis by Zhixin Cyrillus Tan, Madeleine C Murphy, Hakan S Alpay, Scott D Taylor, Aaron S Meyer

“…CMTF outperforms standard methods like principal components analysis in the extent of data reduction while maintaining equivalent prediction of immune functional responses and disease status. Under CMTF, model interpretation improves through effective data reduction, separation of the Fc and antigen‐binding effects, and recognition of consistent patterns across individual measurements. …”
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Regionalization and Analysis of Precipitation Variations in Inner Mongolia by Wei Wang, Jiao Guo

“…The rate of precipitation change varied significantly across the subregions, reflecting distinct spatial dynamics.…”
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Exploring the relationship between intrinsic capacity and social participation in healthy ageing: Evidence from Singapore by Grace Cheong, William Tov, Robin Wai Munn Choo, Micah Tan, Lay Khoon Lau, Wee Shiong Lim, Yew Yoong Ding, Paulin Tay Straughan

“…This study emphasizes the need for healthcare interventions aimed towards the promotion of healthy ageing to adopt a holistic approach that enhance IC across its five domains, ensuring both social and physical participation and functional independence of older adults.…”
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