Implementing exercise and self-management for women with breast cancer during treatment: results of the NEXT-BRCA randomized controlled trial by Jenna Smith-Turchyn, Derek W. Stouth, Joshua A. J. Keogh, Elizabeth Ball, Myanca Rodrigues, Julie Richardson, Louise Bordeleau, Sarah Neil-Sztramko, Oren Levine, Lehana Thabane, Catherine M. Sabiston, Som D. Mukherjee

“…Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility (recruitment, retention, and adherence rates) and effectiveness of institution-based exercise and self-management (SM) on physical activity (PA) level, exercise knowledge and intention, health status, functional capacity, patient engagement, and lower extremity strength for individuals with breast cancer receiving treatment. …”
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Transparent reporting items for simulation studies evaluating statistical methods: Foundations for reproducibility and reliability by Coralie Williams, Yefeng Yang, Malgorzata Lagisz, Kyle Morrison, Lorenzo Ricolfi, David I. Warton, Shinichi Nakagawa

“…Abstract Simulation studies are essential tools to assess statistical methods. Functioning as controlled experiments, simulations generate data from known underlying processes. …”
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Proteomic analysis identified proteins that are differentially expressed in the flavonoid and carotenoid biosynthetic pathways of Camellia Nitidissima flowers by Xing-Wen Zhou, Xiao-Xia Ye, Bao-Jian Ye, Shi-Hong Yan, Hai-Bin Hu, Qiu-Yuan Xu, Xiong Yao, He-Xia Liu, Bo Li, Yi-Qing Xie, Zhong-Jian Liu

“…Phytoene synthase and chalcone synthase exhibited extensive interactions with numerous other proteins and displayed high connectivity within the PPI networks, suggesting their pivotal biological functions in flavonoid and carotenoid biosynthesis. …”
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The Impact of Biodex Balance on Improving Coordination and Static Balance in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy by Kristo Xhardo, Elona Xhardo, Mircea Bratu, Alin Pandea, Mariana Cordun, Ana-Maria Vasiliu, Dan-Eugen Costin, George Sebastian Iacob, Marjan Mihajlov, Ilie Onu, Daniel-Andrei Iordan

“…The BBS group demonstrated statistically significant improvements across all balance measures compared to the control group. …”
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Available Nitrogen as the Determinant of Variability in Soil Microbial Communities Throughout <i>Lycium chinense</i> Growth Zones in the Qaidam Basin, Qinghai, China by Qianqian Su, Jie Li, Jingui Wang, Gang Li, Yang Sun, Xiaoqin Liu, Lan Luo, Xinrui Wang, Guilong Zhang

“…Understanding the compositional and functional dynamics of soil microbial communities is crucial for optimizing soil fertility and promoting agricultural sustainability. …”
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Genome-wide identification and stress-responsive expression profiling of the TCP gene family in Cenchrus fungigraminus under drought and cold stress by Shijie Ke, Xin He, Mengmeng Zhang, Lin Luo, Yuxin Chen, Yixue Cui, Yelin Huang

“…Results Here, we identified 40 CfuTCPs unevenly distributed across 13 chromosomes of Cenchrus fungigraminus and classified them into three subfamilies based on the conserved domain and phylogenetic analysis. …”
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Tomato leaves as a sustainable biosorbent for the effective removal of some organic dyes and lead from water by Layan Helmi, Suhair Sunoqrot, Akram Hijazi, Maria Alayli, Hiba N. Rajha, Maram Al Bakri, Mohammad H. El-Dakdouki, Nada El Darra

“…High adsorption effectiveness was also observed across various dye concentrations (5-25 mg/L) and contact times (5-120 min). …”
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GABRP Mediates GABA‐A Receptor to Shape Tumor Immunosuppressive Microenvironment and Promote Tumor Immune Escape and Corresponding Targeted Therapy by Wu Cen, Genyuan Fu, Xiaoyu Wang, Ruting Wei, Xingwang Zhou, Wei Teng, Yuanguo Ling, Jiaze Tang, Zhongan Wang, Liangzhao Chu

“…Materials and Methods Pan‐cancer bioinformatics analysis (TCGA, GEPIA2, cBioPortal) assessed GABRP expression, survival associations, and immune infiltration across 33 cancers. Functional studies included GABRP knockdown in glioma cells (U87/U251) via lentiviral RNAi, proliferation/migration assays (CCK‐8, scratch test), and pathway analysis. …”
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Are Activity Restrictions Necessary After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review by Sagar Telang, BS, Amir Human Hoveidaei, MD, MSc, Cory K. Mayfield, MD, Jay R. Lieberman, MD, Michael A. Mont, MD, Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD

“…This systematic review aims to assess whether the liberalization of postoperative activity restrictions following THA impacts implant survivorship, return to sport, patient satisfaction, and functional health outcomes. Methods: A comprehensive search strategy was completed across PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases using targeted keywords from January 1, 2010, to November 22, 2023. …”
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Disentangling the gut microbiota of Aldabra giant tortoises of different ages and environments by Douaa Zakaria, Camillo Sandri, Monica Modesto, Caterina Spiezio, Donatella Scarafile, Allen Cedras, Luigimaria Borruso, Paolo Manghi, Paolo Trevisi, Nicola Segata, Paola Mattarelli, Masanori Arita

“…Background The gut microbiota plays a pivotal role in regulating the physiological functions of its host, including immunity, metabolism, and digestion. …”
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Invasive shrub (Lantana camara L.) alters the tree diversity and ecosystem-level carbon pools in tropical forests of Central India by Parvaiz Ahmad Lone, Subashree Kothandaraman, Subashree Kothandaraman, Javid Ahmad Dar, Javid Ahmad Dar, Khalid Rehman Hakeem, Mohammed Latif Khan

“…Tropical forests, known for their biodiversity and carbon (C) richness, face significant threats from biological invasions that disrupt structural and functional processes. Lantana camara (Family: Verbenaceae) is an invasive shrub that has spread across several Indian landscapes. …”
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A brief exploration of the physical properties of single living cells under dynamic loading conditions by Dasen Xu, Chongyu Zhang, Ruining Peng, Ruining Peng, Ru Zhang, Haoyu Chen, Yulong Li, Yulong Li, Hui Yang, Hui Yang

“…Introduction:Single living cells exhibit both active biological functions and material-like mechanical behaviors. While extensive research has focused on static or quasi-static loading, the purely mechanical properties under high-rate impact remain underexplored. …”
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Amygdala Neurodegeneration: A Key Driver of Visual Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease by Asier Erramuzpe, Ane Murueta‐Goyena, Antonio Jimenez‐Marin, Marian Acera, Sara Teijeira‐Portas, Rocío Del Pino, Tamara Fernández‐Valle, Ibai Diez, Unai Sainz‐Lugarezaresti, Naroa Ibarretxe‐Bilbao, Unai Ayala, Maitane Barrenechea, Alberto Cabrera‐Zubizarreta, Jesús Cortés, Juan Carlos Gómez‐Esteban, Iñigo Gabilondo

“…Functional connectivity of the visualROI with brain networks was analyzed. …”
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Transcriptome analysis provides insights into aril development regulated gene network in lychee, longan, and rambutan by Suyan Wan, Fei Dong, Yaying Ma, Yuan Yao, Yang Wang, Yawen Xu, Ray Ming, Wenping Zhang

“…After detailed analyses of transcriptomes, species-specific and shared DEGs were identified across lychee, longan, and rambutan using OrthoFinder. …”
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Dynamic epigenomic landscape and gene regulatory networks during embryonic development in Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) as revealed by histone modification profiling... by Jiale Shi, Zhangru Qi, Miaomiao Yin, Qifan Zeng, Jingjie Hu, Zhenmin Bao, Zhi Ye

“…We profiled high-resolution landscapes of four histone marks (H3K4me1, H3K4me3, H3K27ac, H3K27me3) across seven developmental stages from blastula to nauplius, revealing dynamic chromatin state transitions associated with developmental progression. …”
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What is the relationship between exposure to environmental pollutants and severe mental disorders? A systematic review on shared biological pathways by Pierluigi Catapano, Mario Luciano, Salvatore Cipolla, Daniela D'Amico, Alessandra Cirino, Maria Chiara Della Corte, Gaia Sampogna, Andrea Fiorillo

“…Animal models showed the potential impact of pollution on brain functioning through increased inflammatory responses, oxidative stress, HPA axis disruption, hippocampal damage, and neurotransmitters dysregulation. …”
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Cryptococcosis in Pediatric Renal Transplant Recipients: Comparative Insights from Adult Cases by Guido Gembillo, Chiara Terzo, Salvatore Silipigni, Luca Soraci, Emmanuele Venanzi Rullo, Ylenia Russotto, Chiara Casuscelli, Maria Elsa Gambuzza, Maria Princiotto, Lorenzo Lo Cicero, Luigi Peritore, Concetto Sessa, Domenico Santoro

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Diagnostic Efficacy of Combined N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) and Cardiac Troponin I (cTnI) Testing in Myocardial Injury of Children with Mycoplasma Pneumoni... by Yang M, Xuan A, Zhu G

“…Patients were stratified by New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class (I–IV). Demographic and clinical characteristics, biomarker levels, and diagnostic accuracy were analyzed. …”
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Effect of vacuum microwave drying and steaming treatment on quality of Poria cocos by Pan Xu, Fan Jia, Yao Xu, Tao Zheng, Hui Zheng, Xinwen Dai, Yong Yang

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SNP rs615552 and lncRNA CDKN2B-AS1 influence brain cancer pathogenesis through multi-omic mechanisms by Zheng Ye, Jiaqi Yuan, Qianbei Yi, Peng Xu, Wenbin Liu

“…TERT emerged as a gene with shared susceptibility across brain cancer and other diseases, indicating a common genetic pathway. …”
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