Gender differences in early childhood development in rural China: a sibling structure perspective by Hongyu Guan, Xiangzhe Chen, Lidong Zhang, Yunyun Zhang, Yuxiu Ding, Ai Yue

“…Abstract Background This study examines gender differences in early childhood cognitive development in rural China, focusing on the role of sibling structure. …”
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Behavioral disorders and their correlation with nutritional status of children, complete the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and embryonic central nervous system tumors by A. Yu. Vashura, A. A. Devyaterikova, S. S. Lukina, V. N. Kasatkin, A. F. Karelin

“…Background. A violation of nutritional status (obesity) and emotional-behavioral status (depression) is one of the urgent problems of modern health care. …”
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Influence of the pandemic on the mental health of professional workers by Jelena Atanackovic, Henrietta Akuamoah-Boateng, Jungwee Park, Melissa Corrente, Ivy Lynn Bourgeault

“…Abstract Background This study focuses on the influence of the pandemic on professional workers from an explicitly comparative perspective. …”
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The Mediating Role of Anthropometric Improvements in The Effects of Resistance Training on Speed, Strength, and Power in U20 Futsal Athletes by Mirza Asmara, Yudik Prasetyo, Bernadeta Suhartini, Gallant Pamungkas, Burhaan Shodiq

“…Background. Adolescence is characterized by heightened trainability, yet approximately 18 % of young people are overweight or obese. …”
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Bidirectional Relationship among Cognitive Function, Muscle Mass, and Grip Strength in Older Adults: the BUSAN Study by Du-Ri Kim, Jong-Hwan Park, Ting-Fu Lai, Myung-Jun Shin, Tae Sik Goh, Jung Sub Lee, Eunsoo Moon, Yeong-Ae Yang

“…Background With the increasing number of older individuals, understanding the interplay among muscle strength, muscle mass, and cognitive functions in aging populations is important. …”
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Genome-wide identification of castor bean class III peroxidase genes and analysis of expression patterns under abiotic stresses by Jiayu Li, Mubo Fan, Shuqi Yang, Hongyan Huo, Weiquan Fan, Shiyou Lü, Jixing Zhang

“…Abstract Background The peroxidase (PRX) gene family plays important roles in plant growth and development, antioxidant defense, immune response, cell wall synthesis, and environmental stress response. …”
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Longitudinal impact of oral bacteria and endotoxin on lung function by Christine Drengenes, Hesham Amin, Tuva Jensen, Kristina Mathiesen, Anders Røsland, Ane Johannessen, Cecilie Svanes, Randi J. Bertelsen

“…Background Chronic respiratory diseases are on the rise globally, and growing evidence shows that lungs whether healthy or diseased harbor bacterial communities that primarily originate from the oral cavity. …”
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Lung and gut microbiota profiling in intensive care unit patients: a prospective pilot study by Antonios Kritikos, Eric Bernasconi, Yangji Choi, Valentin Scherz, Jean-Luc Pagani, Gilbert Greub, Claire Bertelli, Benoit Guery

“…Abstract Background The gut and lung microbiomes play crucial roles in host defense and mayserve as predictive markersfor clinical outcomes in critically ill patients. …”
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Quorum quenching enzymes disrupt bacterial communication in a sex‐ and dose‐dependent manner by Aneesh Syal, Maria Martell, Rakesh Sikdar, Matthew Dietz, Zachary Ziegert, Cyrus Jahansouz, Mikael H. Elias, Christopher Staley

“…Abstract Background Over the past 50 years, the incidence of obesity has gradually increased, necessitating investigation into the multifactorial contributors to this disease, including the gut microbiota. …”
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Variation of Mg isotopes during mineral dissolution at pH = 1 and T = 25 °C: Part 2. Olivine and pyroxene by Jong-Sik Ryu

“…Abstract Background The high reactivity of mafic minerals, such as olivine and pyroxene, plays a crucial role in controlling the global magnesium (Mg) flux and its isotopic composition. …”
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A rigorous exploration of anal HPV genotypes using a next‐generation sequencing (NGS) approach in HIV‐infected men who have sex with men at risk for developing anal cancer by Chandrika J. Piyathilake, Suguna Badiga, Ranjit Kumar, Michael R. Crowley, Greer A. Burkholder, James L. Raper

“…Abstract Background There are no HPV‐based measures for managing anal cancer (AC) in HIV‐infected (HIV+) men who have sex with men (MSM) because of the high positivity of high‐risk (HR)‐HPVs. …”
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Integrating bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing reveals intratumor heterogeneity phenotypes and immune infiltration in pancreatic cancer by Li Zhao, Yao Huang, Jiang Li, Rui Xie, Kaiming Li

“…Methods Pancreatic cancer transcriptomic data were acquired from the TCGA and GEO databases. …”
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Influence of low-intensity artificial light on the fatty acid profile of the biotechnologically important culinary mushroom Pleurotus eryngii in vitro by Oksana Mykchaylova, Aleksander Besarab, Anatoliy Negriyko, Margarita Lomberg, Natalia Poyedinok

“…Abstract Background The problem of searching for environmentally friendly regulators of the biosynthetic activity of edible and medicinal mushrooms is crucial for creating highly effective biotechnologies. …”
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Unveiling the power of Pueraria lobata: a comprehensive exploration of its medicinal and edible potentials by Baixin Kou, Lingkun Meng, Mengya Zhao, Haidong Wang, Chunyang Lu, Mingming Yan, Mingming Yan, Guangzhe Li

“…In addition, its roots and powder can be made into food.Aim of the studyTo integrate information on the source of Pueraria lobata (PL), summarize the evolution of its medicinal and edible value, and generalize its chemical composition, biosynthetic pathways, metabolism, and biological activity.Materials and MethodsA comprehensive literature search (1975–2025) was conducted across ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI, WFO (www.worldfloraonline.org), MPNS (https://mpsn.kew.org), Changchun University of Chinese Medicine Library collections, and SciFinder. …”
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From Farm to Slaughter: Tracing Antimicrobial Resistance in a Poultry Short Food Chain by Andrea Laconi, Roberta Tolosi, Claudia Chirollo, Cristiana Penon, Giacomo Berto, Francesco Galuppo, Alessandra Piccirillo

“…<b>Materials and methods</b>: This study investigates, for the first time, the distribution of antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) and characterizes the microbial communities’ composition, using 16S rRNA sequencing and real-time PCR, respectively. …”
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Valorization of Local Agricultural Byproducts for the Development of Functional Oat-Based Milk Formulations by Diana De Santis, Riccardo Frisoni, Alice Rossi, Serena Ferri, Margherita Modesti

“…Background: Consumer demand for plant-based milk alternatives, particularly oat-based milk, has increased due to perceived health benefits and environmental sustainability. …”
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Parabacteroides johnsonii inhibits the onset and progression of colorectal cancer by modulating the gut microbiota by Jing Liu, Yong Zhang, Linxiang Xu, Guoli Gu, Zhiwei Dong

“…Abstract Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most prevalent malignant tumor and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally. …”
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Exploring the Medicinal Potential of <i>Taraxacum Kok-Saghyz</i> (<i>TKS</i>) Using Widely Targeted Metabolomics by Michele Tan, Jeffrey Shih-Chieh Chu, Daniel Robin Swiger

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Plant-derived secondary metabolites have long contributed to the discovery of novel therapeutic agents, especially in the treatment of parasitic and infectious diseases in developing countries. …”
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Antibacterial and Synergistic Effects of <i>Terminalia citrina</i> Leaf Extracts Against Gastrointestinal Pathogens: Insights from Metabolomic Analysis by Sze-Tieng Ang, Tak Hyun Kim, Matthew James Cheesman, Ian Edwin Cock

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Bacterial contamination leads to foodborne illnesses, and new antibiotics are required to combat these pathogens. …”
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The cost of rehabilitation after critical illness: a comparison of hospitalization costs for traumatic brain injury and non-traumatic brain injury patients with disorders of consci... by Miao Yu, Zhongmou Huang, Yansui Yang, Yulin Wang, Hai Ren, Shilan Tang

“…BackgroundThis study aims to compare hospitalization costs between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and non-traumatic brain injury (non-TBI) patients with disorders of consciousness (DoC) to explore cost determinants.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 210 DoC inpatients admitted to Shenzhen Longcheng Hospital, a tertiary rehabilitation hospital located in China’s Pearl River Delta region, between 2015 and 2020. …”
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