Structural and functional insights of ZnT1 C-terminal domain as a regulator of zinc transport by Tomer Eli Ben Yosef, Itamar Kass, Anat Shahar, Ekaterina Eremenko, Alon Monsonego, Daniel Gitler, Arie Moran, Raz Zarivach

“…Abstract Zinc is an essential trace element vital for cellular function, and its homeostasis is tightly regulated. …”
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Social inference brain networks in autistic adults during movie-viewing: functional specialization and heterogeneity by Jasmin M. Turner, Lisa Byrge, Hilary Richardson, Paola Galdi, Daniel P. Kennedy, Dorit Kliemann

“…We hypothesized differential functional network specialization (i.e., functional connectivity), increased heterogeneity, and less typical network responses specifically in the ToM network, with relatively similar responses in the Pain network in ASD. …”
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Comparative analysis of motor functional asymmetry indicators in athletes of cyclic sports, martial arts, and esports by Svitlana Piatysotska, Leonid Podrіgalo, Vyacheslav Romanenko, Yana Zhernovnikova, Nataliia Dolgopolova, Andrii Yefremenko

“…A comparison of functional asymmetry metrics among athletes from three distinct specializations affirmed the similarity in outcomes across all measures. …”
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Real-Time Estimation Methods for the Frequency Support Function Based on a Virtual Wind Turbine by Bo-Hyun Woo, Ye-Chan Kim, Seung-Ho Song

“…As a result, wind turbines are now required to provide frequency support functions. To enable accurate analysis of the operational characteristics of wind turbines equipped with such control functions, this study proposes a virtual wind turbine model that estimates the operating point of a wind turbine in real-time under the assumption that frequency support functions are not performed. …”
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Optimizing Blockchain Network Performance Using Blake3 Hash Function in POS Consensus Algorithm by Zainab Abdullah Jasim, Ameer Kadhim Hadi

“…Recent years have seen extensive adoption of blockchain technology across a variety of application domains, all with the goal of enhancing data privacy, system trustworthiness, and security. …”
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Bilateral functional connectivity of the basal ganglia in patients with Parkinson's disease and its modulation by dopaminergic treatment. by Simon Little, Huiling Tan, Anam Anzak, Alek Pogosyan, Andrea Kühn, Peter Brown

“…However, little is known about the functional connectivity of the two basal ganglia across hemispheres and specifically the role beta plays in this. …”
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Loquat-tea intercropping enhances rhizosphere microbial diversity and functional profiles in tea soil ecosystems by Chengyi Zou, Tianfei Dai, Zhonghua Liang, Mingyan Li, Lina Meng, Xianming Zhao, Nianzhen Li, Qin Wei, Mohamed A. Abd Elhamid, Amr M. Atif, Salma A. Soaud, Mengling Wen, Kuan Yan, Ahmed H. El-Sappah, Ahmed H. El-Sappah

“…The analysis of community differences showed that unclassified_c_acidobacteria was in pp_cs group, demonstrating the highest LDA score (4.4 score). Functional annotation via the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) revealed that metabolic pathways were predominant across all treatments, with 36,111,608 reads assigned to metabolism. …”
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The evolution of Indonesian SAI maturity: Oversight, insight, and foresight functions of health-themed performance audits by Nico Andrianto, J Basuki, R. Luki Karunia, Nurliah Nurdin

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Functional vascular changes of the kidney during pregnancy in animals: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Joris van Drongelen, Rob de Vries, Frederik K Lotgering, Paul Smits, Marc E A Spaanderman

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Functional characterization and evolution of olfactory responses in coeloconic sensilla of the global fruit pest Drosophila suzukii by Qi Xue, Kazi Sifat Hasan, Omar Dweck, Shimaa A. M. Ebrahim, Hany K. M. Dweck

“…We find that D. suzukii’s responses are grouped into four functional types. These responses are consistent across sexes and reproductive status. …”
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Environmental Changes Driving Shifts in the Structure and Functional Properties of the Symbiotic Microbiota of <i>Daphnia</i> by Minru You, Wenwu Yang

“…However, very few studies have investigated the changes in symbiotic microbiota across generations. <i>Daphnia magna</i> originating from the Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau were cultured through seven generations in our laboratory, and the symbiotic microbiota of <i>D. magna</i> were sequenced using a 16S rRNA amplicon to analyze changes in the structure and functional properties of the symbiotic microbiota of <i>D. magna</i> from a harsh environment to an ideal environment. …”
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Effectiveness of Sound-Based Interventions for Improving Functional Outcomes in Children: A Systematic Review of the Evidence by Vanessa Vincent, Gemma Skaczkowski, Donna Hughes-Barton, Kate M. Gunn

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Expansins in Salt and Drought Stress Adaptation: From Genome-Wide Identification to Functional Characterisation in Crops by Siarhei A. Dabravolski, Stanislav V. Isayenkov

“…This manuscript explores the functions of expansins in salt and drought stress responses across multiple plant species, highlighting their involvement in cell wall loosening, transcriptional regulation, ion and osmotic homeostasis, and phytohormone signalling. …”
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Fluoride effect on renal and hepatic functions: A comprehensive decade review of In vitro and In vivo studies by Sirigala Lavanya, Kasirajan Hema Shree, MDS, Prathiba Ramani

“…Background: This systematic review evaluates the toxicological effects of exposure to fluoride on renal and hepatic functioning. It compiles both in vitro &amp; in vivo studies across the last decade. …”
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Influence of heterogeneous habitats on the taxonomic and functional diversity of avifauna in an eastern Himalayan foothill landscape, India by Vivek Chetry, Prasanta Kumar Saikia, Malabika Kakati Saikia, Kuladip Sarma, Pranjal Mahananda

“…Our avian surveys, conducted from September 2021 to September 2023, recorded 2753 individuals representing 233 bird species, providing a comprehensive picture of avian diversity in the region. Taxonomic and functional diversity indices varied across the habitats. …”
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State-specific thalamic dysregulation in chronic insomnia revealed by dynamic edge-centric functional connectivity by Hancheng Ma, Xue Zhang, Xiaoran Ma, Mengmeng Yu, Yande Ren

“…Temporal attributes of dynamic functional networks showed no significant differences between the CI and HC groups. …”
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Spontaneous mesoscale calcium dynamics reflect the development of the modular functional architecture of the mouse cerebral cortex by Davide Warm, Davide Bassetti, Levente Gellèrt, Jenq-Wei Yang, Heiko J. Luhmann, Anne Sinning

“…As calcium activity transitions from large, widespread events to swift waves between the first and second postnatal week, significant topographic differences emerge across different cortical regions. Functional connectivity profiles of the cortex gradually segregate into main subnetworks and give rise to a highly modular network topology at the end of the second postnatal week. …”
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Acupuncture for post-cesarean pain and gastrointestinal function recovery: a meta-analysis and systematic review by Hejing Liu, Kehan Xing, Cai Liao, Jiapei Wang, Chenglin Tang, Siqin Huang

“…Acupuncture has recently shown promise in alleviating postoperative pain and promoting the recovery of gastrointestinal function. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture in relieving postoperative pain and improving gastrointestinal function after cesarean section via a meta-analysis.Materials and methodsA comprehensive search for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining acupuncture for post-cesarean pain and gastrointestinal function was conducted across multiple databases, covering literature up to 1 February 2025. …”
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Acute effect of three functional fitness training designs with equalized load on inexperienced and experienced athletes by Alejandro Oliver-López, Adrián García-Valverde, Rafael Sabido

“…Background In the realm of functional fitness training (FFT), three common circuits—as many repetitions or round as possible (AMRAP), for time (FT), and every minute on a minute (EMOM)—are prevalent. …”
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Conserved functional features of natural killer cell subsets in chicken, human, and murine immune systems by Seung Je Woo, Jaeryeong Kim, Hong Jo Lee, Kyung Youn Lee, Kyung Je Park, Jin-Kyoo Kim, Jin Lee Kim, Byung Chul Park, Minseok Seo, Jae Yong Han

“…Cross-species analysis revealed that most genes exhibited distinct expression patterns within NK subsets, reflecting evolutionary divergence, though functional genes were conserved across chicken, humans, and mice. …”
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