Influence of thin-layer soil analogues on the production process of lettuce plants in intensive artificial-light culture by O. R. Udalova, L. M. Anikina, Yu. V. Khomyakov, V. E. Vertebniy, V. I. Dubovitskaya, G. G. Panova

“…Relevance.The solution to the problem of providing the population of our country with high - quality plant production all year round is possible when creating high-tech automated phytotechnological complexes based on innovative, resource-saving technologies for growing plants in an artificial climate, including the development of a new generation of root inhabited thin-layer analogues of soils.Materials and methods. The research was carried out under controlled conditions of intensive artificial-light culture, when growing lettuce plants of the Typhoon variety on thin - layer analogs of soil of various composition and a low-volume soil analogue based on high-moor peat with a low degree of decomposition "Agrofit", selected as a reference for comparison, in plant growing light equipment developed at Agrophysical Institute.Results. …”
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Development and characterization of a novel immortalized human vaginal fibroblast cell line for advanced applications in reproductive health by Leong Chi Cheng, Shuoming You, Tingting Ren, Junjun Qiu, Keqin Hua

“…Abstract Background Reproductive health issues related to the vagina, face significant challenges due to the lack of standardized research models. …”
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Genomic profiling of methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) isolates in Kuwait hospitals by Samar S. Boswihi, Wadha A. Alfouzan, Wadha A. Alfouzan, Edet E. Udo

“…This study aimed to investigate MSSA isolated from patients admitted to Kuwait hospitals for antibiotic resistance and genetic backgrounds to understand their clonal composition.MethodsConsecutive MSSA isolates were collected from single patients during two surveillance periods in 2016 and 2021 in 13 public hospitals. …”
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Somatic protein pool, muscle mass and sarcopenia as criteria for nutritional status in pediatrics by M. T. Shakurova, A. Yu. Vashura, T. A. Kovtun, T. N. Sorvacheva

“…Background. Nutritional status reflects the relationship between consumption and metabolism of nutrients, in the form of objective parameters of the body, its biological media and components.Results. …”
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Molecular features and diagnostic modeling of synovium- and IPFP-derived OA macrophages in the inflammatory microenvironment via scRNA-seq and machine learning by Chao Lin, Yue Wan, Yong Xu, Qingsong Zou, Xiaoxiao Li

“…Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is the leading cause of degenerative joint disease, with total joint replacement as the only definitive cure. …”
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Seasonal nutrient contribution of mangrove aquatic foods to fisher households in West Kalimantan, Indonesia by Lucinda Middleton, Puji Astuti, Siti Nurokhmah, Benjamin Michael Brown, Shakuntala Thilsted, Julie Brimblecombe, Natasha Stacey

“…Abstract Background Aquatic foods are micronutrient-rich and utilised by coastal communities across the globe. …”
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Development of a quantitative PMA-16S rRNA gene sequencing workflow for absolute abundance measurements of seawater microbial communities by Marie C. Thomas, Gretel Waugh, Katarina Damjanovic, Inka Vanwonterghem, Nicole S. Webster, Andrew P. Negri, Heidi M. Luter

“…Abstract Background Ecological risk assessments rarely consider the impacts of environmental stress on microbial communities. …”
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Effect of cigarette smoke exposure and cessation on regional diffusion properties in rat intervertebral discs by Joshua Kelley, Nathan Buchweitz, Avery Madden, Hongming Fan, Glenn Hepfer, Michael Kern, Danyelle M. Townsend, Tong Ye, Hai Yao, Yongren Wu

“…Abstract Background Cigarette smoking is a recognized risk factor for orthopedic disorders, particularly intervertebral disc (IVD) degenerative disease. …”
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The Effect of Proprioceptive Training on Technical Soccer Skills in Youth Professional Soccer by Meriç Eraslan, Alper Cenk Gürkan, Serhat Aydın, Musa Şahin, Seyfullah Çelik, Mehmet Söyler, Tolga Altuğ, Mustafa Alper Mülhim

“…<i>Materials and Methods:</i> Twenty-eight male professional soccer players from the Türkiye Football Federation’s Third League, aged 20.46 ± 1.60 years (average), participated voluntarily. …”
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Microplastic contamination in river and its impact on fish health by U. Yanuhar, E.N. Wiratno, H. Suryanto, D.R. Machfuda, N.R. Caesar

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The Porong River is one of the main rivers in East Java, Indonesia, flowing through residential areas and industrial zones in the regencies of Mojokerto and Sidoarjo, before emptying into the Java Sea. …”
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Therapeutic potential of atorvastatin in ischemic stroke: an investigation into its anti-inflammatory effect by targeting the gut-brain axis by Liuzhu Chen, Linpei Zhuo, Jie Zheng, Xiaoyun Sun, Jing Sun, Jiaming Liu

“…Abstract Background Recent studies have highlighted the vital role of gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of Ischemic stroke (IS). …”
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SerpinE2 promotes M2 polarization in macrophage to accelerate colorectal cancer progression by Hui-Long Liu, XiaoSheng Gao, WeiFeng Yang, Wang-Lin Li

“…BackgroundCell-cell crosstalk in the tumor microenvironment (TME) is crucial for cancer development and strongly correlates with clinical outcomes. …”
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Enhancing PMMA properties: a comprehensive study of nanographene oxide and Boron nitride impact through In-Vitro analysis by Hessah Alahmad, Reem Alamir, Mohammad Asadzadeh, Umer Daood, Syed Saad Bin Qasim

“…Abstract Background Polymethylmethacrylate is a commonly used biomaterial in dentistry. …”
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Deciphering STAT3’s negative regulation of LHPP in ESCC progression through single-cell transcriptomics analysis by Yurao Chen, Zemao Zheng, Luoshai Wang, Ronghuai Chen, Ming He, Xiang Zhao, Liyan Jin, Juan Yao

“…Abstract Background Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC) remains a predominant health concern in the world, characterized by high prevalence and mortality rates. …”
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Studying the possibilities of pharmacological correction of hypoxia-induced pulmonary hypertension using a phenolic compound with a laboratory cypher KUD975 by L. V. Korokina

“…The aim of our work was to study a pharmacological activity of a selective arginase-2 and thrombin inhibitor from a phenolic compounds group with a laboratory cypher KUD975 on a model of arterial pulmonary hypertension induced by hypoxia.Materials and methods. To simulate pulmonary hypertension (РН), animals were placed in a normobaric hypoxic chamber and subjected to 5 weeks of hypoxia with an oxygen content of 10% in the air. …”
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University proceedings. Volga region. Natural sciences by I.S. Makeev, T.A. Konchina, M.S. Lyubov, O.I. Nedoseko

“…Materials and methods.Three major water bodies of Arzamas were studied: the Tesha River, the Shamka stream, and the Smirnovsky Pond, which are subject to complex anthropogenic impact. …”

Data absenteeism in digital health technology research for older adults: a systematic review by Huanyu Bao, Yi Jie Wong, Navrag B. Singh, Sai G. S. Pai, Ben Tan Phat Pham, Yin-Leng Theng, Edmund W. J. Lee

“…Abstract Background Digital health technologies are increasingly used to address healthcare challenges among older adults, yet concerns exist about data absenteeism—the underrepresentation of socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. …”
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Effects of Zinc Amino Acid Complex Supplementation on Welfare, Carcass Traits, Tibia Health, Meat Quality and Myopathies in Broilers by Esin Ebru Onbaşılar, Sakine Yalçın, Kıvılcım Ateş, Suzan Yalçın, Denizhan Mavili, Fatma Kübra Erbay Elibol, Emirhan Nemutlu

“…ABSTRACT Background With the growing global demand for broiler meat, enhancing production efficiency is essential, and trace minerals like zinc (Zn) play a key role. …”
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Dose-Dependent Effects of Turmeric (<i>Curcuma aromatica</i> S.) Starch on Colonic Fermentation in Rats by Ekanayake Mudiyanselage Asanka Chamara Ekanayake, Ryota Ishii, Ryuji Nagata, Ken-ichiro Shimada, Kyu-Ho Han, Michihiro Fukushima

“…Background; Turmeric starch (TS) has gained significant attention due to its potential health benefits. …”
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Plasma pQTL and brain eQTL integration identifies PNKP as a therapeutic target and reveals mechanistic insights into migraine pathophysiology by Jiafei Lou, Miaoqian Tu, Maosheng Xu, Zhijian Cao, Wenwen Song

“…Abstract Background Migraine is a prevalent neurological disorder affecting 14.1% of the global population. …”
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