Endophytic Diversity in Sicilian Olive Trees: Identifying Optimal Conditions for a Functional Microbial Collection by Dalila Crucitti, Stefano Barone, Salvadora Navarro-Torre, Paola Quatrini, Francesco Carimi, Tiziano Caruso, Davide Pacifico

“…This research highlights the significant diversity and functional potential of Mediterranean olive endophytes. …”
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Effects of Supervised Exercise Therapy on Muscle Function During Walking in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease by Cody P. Anderson, Iraklis I. Pipinos, Jason M. Johanning, Sara A. Myers, Hafizur Rahman

“…Background: Although supervised exercise therapy (SET) is a primary treatment for peripheral artery disease (PAD), the current literature is limited regarding the mechanisms contributing to increased walking distances, including how lower extremity muscle function is altered after SET. This study aimed to investigate the effects of SET on lower extremity muscle function during walking in patients with PAD. …”
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Prevalence of falls and associations with family functioning among community-dwelling older adults in Guangzhou, China by Si-Yu Sun, Zhi-Wei Wang, Zhi-Li Peng, Le-Xin Yuan, Wen-Hao Yang, Wen-Jian Zhang, Jia-Min Chen, Wei-Quan Lin, Wei Zhu, Wei Zhu

“…Consequently, this study aims to investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of falls among community-dwelling older adults in Guangzhou, China, with a particular emphasis on the impact of family functioning.MethodsWe used a multi-stage stratified cluster random sampling technique to successfully survey 2,399 individuals aged 65 and above across 11 districts in Guangzhou City. …”
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Dynamic Expression and Functional Implications of the Cell Polarity Gene, Dchs1, During Cardiac Development by Kathryn Byerly, Cayla Wolfe, Hannah Parris, Charlotte Griggs, Emily Wilson, Matthew Huff, Molly Griggs, Jordan Morningstar, Lilong Guo, Fulei Tang, Jan Guz, Taylor Petrucci, Ranan Phookan, Brian Loizzi, Cortney Gensemer, Russell A. Norris

“…Dachsous1 (Dchs1), an atypical cadherin linked to mitral valve prolapse, is a core planar cell polarity protein whose function in the developing heart has not been fully elucidated. …”
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Dairy intake and cognitive function in older adults in three cohorts: a mendelian randomization study by Natalia Ortega, Nick J. Mueller, Abbas Dehghan, Tosca O. E. de Crom, Armin von Gunten, Martin Preisig, Pedro Marques-Vidal, Marco Vinceti, Trudy Voortman, Nicolas Rodondi, Patricia O. Chocano-Bedoya

“…Such inconsistencies might stem from different FFQs across cohorts and consumption ranges. Nonetheless, the generally small magnitude of effect sizes may suggest that there is no real effect between total or non-fermented dairy intake and cognitive function. …”
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Evaluation of pressure-induced pain in patients with disorders of consciousness based on functional near infrared spectroscopy by Tan Zhang, Nan Wang, Nan Wang, Nan Wang, Xiaoke Chai, Xiaoke Chai, Qiheng He, Qiheng He, Tianqing Cao, Tianqing Cao, Liqun Yuan, Qing Lan, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Jizong Zhao, Jizong Zhao, Jizong Zhao

“…The findings highlight the importance of assessing functional connectivity as a potential method for evaluating pain processing in patients with DoC.…”
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Integration of specific metrics can promote the understanding of scavenging dynamics by Akino Inagaki, Maximilian L. Allen, Shinsuke Koike

“…Our model enhances understanding of how scavenging dynamics impact ecosystem functions at different spatial and temporal scales and offers a framework for future studies to refine our understanding of scavenging across different ecosystems.…”
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Enhancing the reverse transcriptase function in Taq polymerase via AI-driven multiparametric rational design by Yulia E. Tomilova, Nikolay E. Russkikh, Igor M. Yi, Elizaveta V. Shaburova, Viktor N. Tomilov, Galina B. Pyrinova, Svetlana O. Brezhneva, Olga S. Tikhonyuk, Nadezhda S. Gololobova, Dmitriy V. Popichenko, Maxim O. Arkhipov, Leonid O. Bryzgalov, Evgeniy V. Brenner, Anastasia A. Artyukh, Dmitry N. Shtokalo, Dmitry N. Shtokalo, Dmitry N. Shtokalo, Denis V. Antonets, Mikhail K. Ivanov, Mikhail K. Ivanov

“…This study illustrates how AI can be effectively integrated with experimental bioengineering to enhance enzyme functionality systematically. Our approach offers a robust framework for designing enzyme mutants tailored to specific biotechnological applications. …”
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Social Activity and Cognitive Functioning Over Time: A Coordinated Analysis of Four Longitudinal Studies by Cassandra L. Brown, Laura E. Gibbons, Robert F. Kennison, Annie Robitaille, Magnus Lindwall, Meghan B. Mitchell, Steven D. Shirk, Alireza Atri, Cynthia R. Cimino, Andreana Benitez, Stuart W. S. MacDonald, Elizabeth M. Zelinski, Sherry L. Willis, K. Warner Schaie, Boo Johansson, Roger A. Dixon, Dan M. Mungas, Scott M. Hofer, Andrea M. Piccinin

“…The current study sought to clarify the relationship between social activity and cognitive function over time using a coordinated data analysis approach across four longitudinal studies. …”
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Functional goals and outcomes of rehabilitation within palliative care: a multicentre prospective cohort study by Matthew Maddocks, Lucy Fettes, Naomi Takemura, Joanne Bayly, Helena Talbot-Rice, Karen Turner, Rebecca Tiberini, Richard Harding, Fliss E.M. Murtagh, Richard J. Siegert, Irene J. Higginson, Stephen A. Ashford, Lynne Turner-Stokes

“…This study examined the nature and timescale of functional goals in palliative care, attainment of goals following personalised rehabilitation, responsiveness relative to health-related quality of life across, and factors associated with goal achievement. …”
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Transcriptomic response of the picoalga Pelagomonas calceolata to nitrogen availability: new insights into cyanate lyase function by Nina Guérin, Chloé Seyman, Céline Orvain, Laurie Bertrand, Priscillia Gourvil, Ian Probert, Benoit Vacherie, Élodie Brun, Ghislaine Magdelenat, Karine Labadie, Patrick Wincker, Adrien Thurotte, Quentin Carradec

“…Investigating nitrogen metabolism across different microalga lineages is crucial for understanding ecosystem functioning in low-nitrate areas, especially in the context of global ocean warming. …”
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Executive function and neural oscillations in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a systematic review by Ziyao Su, Ziyao Su, Yingtan Wang, Yingtan Wang, Bin Wang, Bin Wang, Chuanliang Han, Haoran Zhang, Haoran Zhang, Yanyan Gu, Yanyan Gu, Yu Chen, Yu Chen, Xixi Zhao, Xixi Zhao, Yuwei Shi

“…We focused on resting-state EEG to report spectral power across different frequency bands and ERPs under different experimental tasks, 68 studies were finally included. …”
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EVALUATION OF CHINA’S HELP TO VIETNAM IN THE RESISTANCE WAR AGAINST THE UNITED STATES (1954–1975) by Phạm Duc Tho, Nguyen The Ha

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Reference equations for pulmonary function testing in healthy Chinese children aged 4–18 years by Jinhong Wu, Hao Zhang, Yufen Wu, Qiaoling Zhang, Ming Li, Fuli Dai, Changfu Xu, Yongsheng Shi, Ning Wang, ChunMei Jia, Sha Liu, Yuehua Zhang, Zhongping Zhang, Aihong Liu, Fei Wang, Li Liu, Qiang Chen, Jinrong Wang, Yuling Han, Yuxin Song, Yong Feng, Yun Sun, Huaping Rao, Lili zhong, Quanhua Liu, Liya Wan, Zhen Long, Xiaoyan Dong, Yanli Zhang, Wenhui Jiang, Minghong Ji, Jianfeng Huang, Zhiwei Pan, Dongjun Ma, Suping Tang

“…In comparison, the Zapletal equations overestimated FEV1 and FEV1/FVC while underestimating other lung function parameters. Additionally, the GLI equations underestimated lung function parameters, including FEV1, FVC, and FEV1/FVC, for both boys and girls. …”
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White matter integrity and functional connectivity in adolescents with a parental history of substance use disorder by Xiaofu He, Diana V. Rodriguez-Moreno, Yael M. Cycowicz, Keely Cheslack-Postava, Huilan Tang, Zhishun Wang, Lawrence V. Amsel, Megan Ryan, Lupo Geronazzo-Alman, George J. Musa, Adam Bisaga, Christina W. Hoven

“…However, it remains unclear if this increased risk is manifested in structural and functional brain abnormalities prior to regular drug use. …”
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The diversity, composition and potential function of bacterial size fractions from maize and soybean farmland soils by Xuemei Hu, Chang Wang, Siyuan Wang, Yinghui Cao, Haofei Zhang, Chang Liu, He Sun, Yajun Gao, Shanshan Yang, Sanfeng Chen, Sen Du, Gehong Wei, Weimin Chen

“…Agricultural soil microbiomes, with their varied cell sizes and metabolic capabilities, contribute significantly to differences in soil ecosystem functions and services. However, the relationships among bacterial cell size, community structure and nutrient turnover in agricultural soils remain unclear. …”
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Normative data of Ankle brachial pressure Index and Toe brachial index in normal healthy male adult using fully automated vascular Doppler by Sunil Chouhan, Sandip M. Hulke, Rachna Parashar, Avinash E. Thakare, Sonali Tripathi

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Long-term impact on cardiopulmonary function and quality of life among patients recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection in a 6-month follow-up period in Lima, Peru: FUNCTION cohort stu... by Carlos Seas, Larissa Otero, Eduardo Gotuzzo, Fernando Mejia, Rodrigo Cachay, Takashi Watanabe-Tejada, Katiuska Cuno, Marcela Gil-Zacarias, Carolina Coombes, Isabel Ballena, Felix Medina, Oscar Gayoso

“…Longitudinal assessments and reversibility of changes across the spectrum of disease severity are required to understand the long-term impact of COVID-19.Methods and analysis A prospective cohort study aims to assess the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on cardiopulmonary function and quality of life after the acute phase of the disease over a 6-month follow-up period. …”
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A Systematic Review of Fecal Incontinence after Hysterectomy by Madison M. Patrick, Claudia A. Cruz, Dayita G. Wable, Ashley C. Fils, Margarita Murphy

“…The reporting of the other secondary outcomes varied widely across the studies. Conclusions and Limitations: This review presents a wide range of data on FI following hysterectomy. …”
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An Improved Interpolation Algorithm for Surface Meteorological Observations via Fuzzy Adaptive Optimisation Fusion by Xiaoya Jiang, Xiong Xiong, Wenlan Wang, Xiaoling Ye, Xin Chen, Yihu Wang, Fangjian Zhang

“…Additionally, the model consistently performs well across diverse regions and meteorological variables, underscoring its robustness and strong generalisation capability.…”
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