Fear of predators alters herbivore regulation of soil microbial community function by Wei Tian, Dror Hawlena, Jordi F. Pagès, Zhiwei Zhong, Deli Wang

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Vitamin D and Male Sexual Function: A Transversal and Longitudinal Study by Giacomo Tirabassi, Maurizio Sudano, Gianmaria Salvio, Melissa Cutini, Giovanna Muscogiuri, Giovanni Corona, Giancarlo Balercia

“…The effects of vitamin D on sexual function are very unclear. Therefore, we aimed at evaluating the possible association between vitamin D and sexual function and at assessing the influence of vitamin D administration on sexual function. …”
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Progress in functional covalent organic frameworks as advanced materials for sample pretreatment by Hui Cao, WeiKang Guo, Ke Liu, Qin Shuai, Lijin Huang, Zhaochu Hu

“…This review aims to provide a comprehensive reference for the rational design and practical applications of functionalized COFs in advanced sample pretreatment workflows.…”
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Changes in functional traits and resources reduce the specialization of hummingbirds in fragmented landscapes by Ariana Vélez, Catherine H. Graham, Ibeth P. Alarcón, Ruth Arias, Santiago Cárdenas-Calle, Omar Landázuri, Carlos Iván Espinosa, Boris A. Tinoco

“…We conclude that while fragmented habitats may maintain robust communities, specialist species, often with unique ecological functions, may be lost.…”
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The effects of an individual music intervention on executive functions in adults with intellectual disabilities by Gerianne J.J. Smeets, Maaike M. Van Rest, Karin M. Volkers, Xavier M.H. Moonen, Erik J.A. Scherder

“…Background: People with intellectual disabilities (ID) often demonstrate impairments in executive functioning (EF). In other clinical populations, music interventions have demonstrated positive effects on EF. …”
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Surface functionalized on polystyrene-gold urchin for determining brain injury biomarker by Ming Qiao, Yan Peng, Ting Yan, Jie Liu, JingFang Yue, Qing Zhu, XueGang Peng, Shuangxia Xiong, Gang Wen

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The valorization of poppy seed cake for Pickering stabilization of functional ice creams by Nujamee Ngasakul, Michaela Freyová, Ali Kozlu, Diana Karina Baigts Allende, Iveta Klojdová

“…This study aimed to valorize poppy seed cake by its incorporation into functional vegan ice creams based on coconut milk. …”
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Clinical and brain functional correlates of instrumental rigidity measurement in Parkinson’s disease by Yoshikazu Nakano, Shigeki Hirano, Mitsuyoshi Tamura, Yume Koizumi, Yoshihisa Kitayama, Michiko Izumi, Masahide Suzuki, Kosuke Yamagishi, Yutaro Suzuki, Shinobu Ikeda, Ayaka Arase, Tatsuya Yamamoto, Yoshitaka Yamanaka, Atsuhiko Sugiyama, Kazumoto Shibuya, Takuro Horikoshi, Takashi Uno, David Eidelberg, Satoshi Kuwabara

“…A torque-angle instrument was developed to quantify muscle tone, providing two parameters: bias difference and elastic coefficient. This study aimed to investigate the association of the instrument-measured rigidity with clinical assessments and brain function. …”
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Automated identification of soil functional components based on NanoSIMS data by Yahan Hu, Johann Maximilian Zollner, Carmen Höschen, Martin Werner, Steffen A. Schweizer

“…Identifying soil functional components within NanoSIMS measurements necessitates advanced and efficient data processing tools capable of accessibility and automation. …”
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THE FUNCTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS OF A CELL-ENGINEERED CONSTRUCT FOR THE REGENERATION OF ARTICULAR CARTILAGE by V. I. Sevastianov, G. A. Dukhina, A. M. Grigoriev, N. V. Perova, L. A. Kirsanova, N. N. Skaletskiy, D. G. Akhaladze, S. V. Gautier

“…The aim of this study is an analysis of the functional effectiveness of a biomedical cell product consisting of a biopolymer microheterogeneous collagen-containing hydrogel (BMCH), human adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (hADMSCs), and chondrogenic induction medium in the regeneration of articular cartilage. …”
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Food-derived bio-functional peptides for the management of hyperuricemia and associated mechanism by Yanxin Wang, Mingxia Ma, Yumeng Huang, Siqing Fan, Jie Peng, Shiming Li, Xiurong Su, Yanbo Wang, Chenyang Lu

“…This article aims to focus on the challenge associated with peptide-specific preparation methods development, functional components identification, action mechanism(s) clarification, and bioavailability improvement. …”
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Advances in solubilization and stabilization techniques for structural and functional studies of membrane proteins by Zhuanghan Zhou, Zheng Chen, Yiran Li, Xingyue Mao, Junjie Chen, Xuan Zhou, Bo Zhang

“…By consolidating recent advancements and highlighting critical gaps, this review aims to inspire future investigations that push the boundaries of MP structural and functional studies, ultimately driving innovations in drug discovery and therapeutic development.…”
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Brain functional imaging contributions in osteoarthritis-related pain: A viewpoint by Camille Fauchon, Marie Binvignat, Francis Berenbaum, Philip G. Conaghan, Roland Peyron, Jérémie Sellam, Françoise Alliot-Launois, Nadine Attal, Francis Berenbaum, Marie Binvignat, Philip Conaghan, Alice Courties, Niels Eijkelkamp, Camille Fauchon, Rinie Geenen, Ida K. Haugen, Yves Henrotin, Kalle Kisand, Margreet Kloppenburg, Eva Kosek, Liisa Kuhi, Sylvain Mathieu, Céline Mathy, Ali Mobasheri, Stanislas Moumbe Talla, Patrick Omoumi, Serge Perrot, Roland Peyron, Simo Saarakkala, Alain Saraux, Hans-Georg Schaible, Jérémie Sellam

“…Conclusions: Brain functional imaging provides opportunities to accurately address an OA-related pain endophenotype. …”
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Functional Ultrasound Imaging of Cocaine Induced Brain-Wide Neurovascular Response by Shaoyuan Yan, Nan Huang, Yusheng Tong, Yousheng Shu, Qiumin Le, Dean Ta, Kailiang Xu

“…This study aims to use fUS technique to characterize the regional differences in hemodynamic responses to acute cocaine administration. …”
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Perioperative fluid therapy impairs lymphatic pump function in male rats by Rebecca C. Harlow‐Adamek, Reetu Singh, Randolph H. Stewart, Cristine L. Heaps, Glen A. Laine, Charles S. Cox Jr., Ranjeet M. Dongaonkar

“…Therefore, to gain a detailed understanding of the lymphatic functional consequences of perioperative fluid therapy, this study aimed to test the hypothesis that perioperative IV fluid therapy compromises lymphatic pump function within 3 days after major surgery. …”
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Functional differentiation of industrial hemp rhizosphere microbiome along environmental gradients by Jiayang Li, Jiayang Li, Jiayang Li, Hong Zhang, Tuhong Wang, Tuhong Wang, Liya Peng, Kecheng Huang, Xiaoyu Tang, Wenting Li, Zhecheng Xu, Chao Li, Fengming Chen, Huajiao Qiu, Huajiao Qiu, Jianping Xu, Yi Cheng

“…Additionally, geographic variation in rhizosphere microbial function reflected a co-adaptive mechanism between hemp and its microbial community under varying environmental pressures. …”
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Prospects of FEV6 using as alternative indicator of respiratory function assessment by O. V. Myronenko, O. V. Fesenko, V. V. Dmytrychenko, K. V. Zhulay

“…The aim of the study was to establish a correlation between the changes of external respiratory function leading indicators in patients with COPD and the presence of a positive response to the bronchodilator over an extended period of observation and the value of the FEV6 index in assessment of bronchial obstruction reversibility. …”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Functional Dyspepsia: A Population-Based Study by Selami Aydın, Can Oner, Hüseyin Cetin, Engin Ersin Simsek

“…This study aimed to determine the prevalence of functional dyspepsia according to Rome IV criteria and its relation with social determinants. …”
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The impact of structured motor learning intervention on preschool children’s executive functions by Yanli Hao, Lingsong Kong, Xiaozan Wang, Xin Yu

“…However, existing research has predominantly focused on school-aged children, with limited experimental evidence exploring how structured motor learning activities influence executive functions in preschool children. This study aimed to compare the effects of structured motor learning activities and outdoor free play on the executive functions of preschool children specifically working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control. …”
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Methodological substantiation of the professional functions of Responsible persons of pharmaceutical and hospital institutions by N. O. Vetiutneva, S. H. Ubohov, L. O. Fedorova

“…The aim of the work is the content analysis and methodological justification of the professional functions of the Responsible persons for quality assurance of medicines in pharmaceutical and hospital institutions. …”
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