Comparative study of nosZI and nosZII clade isolates: insights into their responses to environmental variables and soil fertilization types by Haoran Li, Qishi Luo, Lichao Sun, Huicui Xu, Xiaodong Hao, Kai Zhu, Ming Li, Bao Li, Wei Jiao, Jibiao Geng, Zhiqun Chen, Lihua Huang, Zongwei Xia

“…Notably, the nosZII strain demonstrated broader environmental adaptability and higher N2O-reduction efficiency across a range of conditions. In soil microcosm experiments, N2O emissions were strongly affected by fertilization type, with mixed organic-inorganic treatments producing the highest emissions. …”
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S‐Block Metal Mg‐Mediated Co─N─C as Efficient Oxygen Electrocatalyst for Durable and Temperature‐Adapted Zn–Air Batteries by Henan Wang, Xinxin Niu, Wenxian Liu, Ruilian Yin, Jiale Dai, Wei Guo, Chao Kong, Lu Ma, Xia Ding, Fangfang Wu, Wenhui Shi, Tianqi Deng, Xiehong Cao

“…Abstract In the quest to enhance Zn–air batteries (ZABs) for operating across a wide spectrum of temperatures, synthesizing robust oxygen electrocatalysts is paramount. …”
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Homologous recombination and gene‐specific selection co‐shape the vertical nucleotide diversity of mangrove sediment microbial populations by Jijuan Ding, Fei Liu, Jiaxiong Zeng, Hang Gu, Dandan Zhang, Xueqin Yang, Bo Wu, Longfei Shu, Zhili He, Cheng Wang

“…Furthermore, our assessment of differentiation in the allele frequencies between these two layers showed that the functional genes involved in the metabolic processes of amino acids or cofactors were highly differential in more than half of them. …”
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Personalized models of Beam/F3 targeting in transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression: Implications for precision clinical translation by Divya Rajasekharan, Michelle R. Madore, Paul Holtzheimer, Kelvin O. Lim, Leanne M. Williams, Noah S. Philip

“…However, limited anatomical and functional specificity of the Beam/F3 method may affect treatment outcomes, motivating assessment of the clinical standard. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Thrombolysis Beyond 4.5 Hours in Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Muhammad Ahmad, Chavin Akalanka Ranasinghe, Mais Omar Abu-Sa’da, Durga Prasad Bhimineni, Muhammed Ameen Noushad, Talal Warsi, Ahmad Mesmar, Munikaverappa Anjanappa Mukesh, Sagar K. Patel, Gabriel Imbianozor, Ali Mustansir Bhatty, Ahmad Alareed, Quratul Ain, Eeshal Zulfiqar, Mushood Ahmed, Raheel Ahmed

“…Compared to controls, IVT significantly improved excellent functional outcomes [OR: 1.40; 95% CI: 1.21–1.62] and good functional outcomes [OR: 1.26; 95% CI: 1.06–1.50] at 90 days. …”
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Identification of the Cinnamyl Alcohol Dehydrogenase Gene Family in <i>Brassica</i> U-Triangle Species and Its Potential Roles in Response to Abiotic Stress and Regulation of Seed... by Yiwei Liu, Ziwuyun Weng, Yuanyuan Liu, Mengjiao Tian, Yaping Yang, Nian Pan, Mengzhen Zhang, Huiyan Zhao, Hai Du, Nengwen Yin, Cunmin Qu, Huafang Wan

“…Cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase (CAD) is essential for lignin precursor synthesis and responses to various abiotic stresses in plants. However, the functions of CAD in <i>Brassica</i> species, especially in <i>Brassica napus</i>, remain poorly characterized. …”
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Mapping outcomes for recovery of consciousness in studies from 1986 to 2020: a scoping review protocol by Monica Steiner, Elizabeth Burns, Trudy Mallinson, Joshua Rosenow, Jennifer Weaver, Alison Cogan, Parie Bhandari, Erica Jacobs, Ariana Pape, Chantal Nguyen, Ann Guernon, Tom Harrod, Theresa Bender Pape, Marilyn Pacheco, Catherine Burress Kestner, Kelsey Watters, Elizabeth Yost, Henk Eilander, Berno Overbeek, Sophie Leeds, Kelly Krese, Haylee Winden, Mary Philbin, Stefani Cleaver, Vanessa Silva, Konner Nelson, André Lindsey, Angela Hartman, Kristen Maisano, Erika Cooley, Jessica Rudin Portnoff, Bailey Widener, Sarah Hollingsworth, Coty Wardwell, Julianne Angel, Ladan Hakima, Jennifer Nebel, Bint-e Zainab Awan

“…We will chart the data by applying the WHO International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Framework to identify the content areas of clinical outcome assessments. …”
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Genome-wide identification and characterization of the Brassinazole-resistant gene family and associated responses to osmotic stress in Avena sativa by Shirui Xu, Shirui Xu, Shirui Xu, Zihao Wei, Zihao Wei, Mingchuan Ma, Mingchuan Ma, Mingchuan Ma, Lijun Zhang, Lijun Zhang, Lijun Zhang, Zhang Liu, Zhang Liu, Zhang Liu, Longlong Liu, Longlong Liu, Longlong Liu, Longlong Liu

“…Moreover, little is known about their functions in osmotic stress, which is a major abiotic stress affecting oat production.MethodsIn this study, we performed a genome-wide analysis of the BZR gene family in oat. …”
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Prognostic Value of Resting Left Ventricular Sphericity Indexes in Coronary Artery Disease With Preserved Ejection Fraction by Ping Wu, Yuting Zhao, Xiaoshan Guo, Xia Liu, Yingqi Hu, Yuxin Xiao, Li Xu, Nan Huang, Yuanyuan Li, Yanhui Wang, Tailin Ren, Qiuyan Wu, Ruonan Wang, Xiaoli Zhang, Zhifang Wu, Sijin Li

“…Among these indicators, SIQPS is particularly promising across different perfusion or preserved functional conditions.…”
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Multiomics Assessment of the Gut Microbiome in Rare Hyperoxaluric Conditions by Nadim Zaidan, Chan Wang, Ze Chen, John C. Lieske, Dawn Milliner, Barbara Seide, Melody Ho, Huilin Li, Kelly V. Ruggles, Frank Modersitzki, David S. Goldfarb, Martin Blaser, Lama Nazzal

“…At the community level, alpha-diversity and beta-diversity indices were similar across all populations. The respective contributions of single bacterial species to the total oxalate degradative potential were similar in healthy and PH subjects. …”
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A comprehensive approach, based on the use of Caenorhabditis elegans, mouse, and human models, elucidates the impact of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TWK10 on exercise performance... by Jian-Fu Liao, Chia-Chia Lee, Mon-Chien Lee, Han-Yin Hsu, Ming-Fu Wang, Chi-Chang Huang, San-Land Young, Koichi Watanabe, Jin-Seng Lin

“…The functionality of probiotics is highly influenced by culture and processing conditions, making batch stability validation through human or mouse trials impractical. …”
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Bahir Dar Child Development Cross-Sectional Study, Ethiopia: study protocol by Alemayehu Worku, Yemane Berhane, Lian V Folger, Anne CC Lee, Krysten North, Nebiyou Fasil, Kalkidan Yibeltal, Fred Van Dyk, Firehiwot Workneh, Theresa I Chin, Sarah K G Jensen, Unmesha Roy Paladhi, Betelhem Haimanot Abate, Atsede Teklehaimanot, Tizita Lemma Melka, Moriah E Thomason, Terrie Inder, Patricia Ellen Grant

“…However, there is a gap in our understanding of neurodevelopmental patterns underlying preacademic skills in children across low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). …”
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Integrating multi-omics techniques and in vitro experiments reveals that GLRX3 regulates the immune microenvironment and promotes hepatocellular carcinoma cell proliferation and in... by Yang Li, Yuan Chen, Yuan Chen, Yang Zhang, Yunsheng Fang, Yunsheng Fang, Ling Wu, Ying Zhao, Danqiong Wang, Xiaoyuan Qiao

“…By cell communication analysis as well as GO and KEGG enrichment analysis, we determined the functional role of iron metabolism in different cell types. …”
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Robust prediction of glioma prognosis by hypoxia-induced ferroptosis genes: VEGFA-XBP1 co-expression for salvage therapy by Zhou Liwei, Lu Hanwen, Zhao Wenpeng, Yu Weijie, Chen Sifang, Zhang Bingchang, Li Zhangyu, Gao Xin, Li Wenhua, Mao Jianyao, Xie Yuanyuan, Tan Guowei, Wang Zhanxiang

“…This study deciphers the functional role of hypoxia-induced ferroptosis in glioma prognosis. …”
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Selection and evaluation of new reference genes for qRT-PCR analysis in humpback grouper Cromileptes altivelis based on transcriptome data by Xiaona Xu, Dailiang Kou, Huibang Sun, Chenxi Wang, Dongxue Xia, Zhennian Chen, Jinxiang Liu

“…Furthermore, this research will significantly contribute to the study of functional genes in C. altivelis.…”
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Inhaled Nitric Oxide ReDuce postoperatIve pulmoNAry complicaTions in patiEnts with recent COVID-19 infection (INORDINATE): protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Hui Zhang, Xiaomei Wang, Xue Yang, Ziyu Zheng, Gang Luo, Qianqian Fan, Huang Nie, Baobao Gao, Lini Wang, Chong Lei, Shuxiu Wang, Bingqing Zhao, Hailong Dong

“…Accumulating evidence suggests that nitric oxide (NO) inhalation might be effective in treating COVID-19. NO functions in COVID-19 by promoting vasodilation, anticoagulation, anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects. …”
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Validating psychometric properties of generic quality-of-life instruments (WHOQOL-BREF (TW) and EQ-5D) among non-dialysis chronic kidney disease: Rasch and confirmatory factor anal... by Chih-Hen Yu, Ching-Chun Lin, Zheng-Zhe Wu, An-Bang Wu, Yu-Tzu Chang, Chung-Ying Lin, Jung-Der Wang, Junne-Ming Sung

“…Fewer items in WHOQOL-BREF (TW) displayed substantial differential item functioning compared to EQ-5D, particularly across different CKD stages (1 or 2 of 26 versus 4 of 5), diabetes mellitus (DM) and non-DM status (1 of 26 versus 4 of 5), and different age groups. …”
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Production of <i>Vespa tropica</i> Hyaluronidase by <i>Pichia pastoris</i> by Piyapon Janpan, Bernhard Schmelzer, Anuwatchakij Klamrak, Patthana Tastub, Tewa Upathanpreecha, Shaikh Shahinur Rahman, Jaran Nabnueangsap, Yutthakan Saengkun, Prapenpuksiri Rungsa, Diethard Mattanovich, Sakda Daduang

“…Previously, our group demonstrated that the venom glands of <i>Vespa tropica</i> contain hyaluronidase enzymes (VesT2s), and heterologous expression of the corresponding gene (<i>VesT2a</i>) in <i>E. coli</i> systems results in inclusion bodies, necessitating functional folding using urea. Here, we report the successful heterologous expression of VesT2a in the <i>Pichia pastoris</i> expression system, with gene construction achieved using Golden<i>PiCS</i>. …”
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Genomic structural equation modeling reveals latent phenotypes in the human cortex with distinct genetic architecture by Rajendra A. Morey, Yuanchao Zheng, Henry Bayly, Delin Sun, Melanie E. Garrett, Marianna Gasperi, Adam X. Maihofer, C. Lexi Baird, Katrina L. Grasby, Ashley A. Huggins, Courtney C. Haswell, Paul M. Thompson, Sarah Medland, Daniel E. Gustavson, Matthew S. Panizzon, William S. Kremen, Caroline M. Nievergelt, Allison E. Ashley-Koch, Mark W. Logue

“…This pleiotropy may be harnessed to identify unique genetically-informed parcellations of the cortex that are neurobiologically distinct from functional, cytoarchitectural, or other cortical parcellation schemes. …”
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Thalamus and consciousness: a systematic review on thalamic nuclei associated with consciousness by Martina Cacciatore, Francesca Giulia Magnani, Filippo Barbadoro, Camilla Ippoliti, Mario Stanziano, Mario Stanziano, Letizia Clementi, Anna Nigri, Lorenzo Nanetti, Silvia Marino, Fabio La Porta, Lucia Francesca Lucca, Francesco Prada, Francesco Prada, Matilde Leonardi

“…However, it is divided into several nuclear groups each composed of functionally heterogeneous nuclei, and, to date, an agreement on which nuclei are most involved in the generation, maintenance, and modulation of consciousness is still lacking.MethodsTo fill this gap, we performed a systematic review by querying 5 electronic databases (MEDLINE/Pubmed, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cinahl Complete) about studies published in the last 20 years exploring the relationship between specific thalamic nuclei/nuclear groups and consciousness. …”
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