Ethnicity as a factor in the subjective experience of loneliness in students by Yu. M. Zabrodin, E. L. Soldatova, O. O. Andronnikova, Yu. M. Perevozkina

“…To conduct the research, the authors used a set of methods to study loneliness, Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale and a questionnaire to identify the level and na­ture of loneliness by G. …”
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Cardio-metabolic health and sleep quality in adults at risk for Type 2 Diabetes using the Fos Biomedical Non-Transdermal Patch System via photo-biomodulation: A randomized, placebo... by Valentine Y. Njike, Rockiy G. Ayettey, Judith A. Treu, Beth Patton Comerford, Maureen Onuigbo

“…Background: The impact of the Fos Biomedical non-transdermal patch system (NTPS) that stimulates the skin with low light levels to generate photo-biomodulation (PBM) effects on cardio-metabolic health and sleep quality is unclear. …”
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Bayesian Analysis of Time-To-Event Data in a Cluster-Randomized Trial: Major Outcomes With Personalized Dialysate TEMPerature (MyTEMP) Trial by Yongdong Ouyang, Bin Luo, Stephanie N. Dixon, Ahmed A. Al-Jaishi, P.J. Devereaux, Michael Walsh, Ron Wald, Merrick Zwarenstein, Sierra Anderson, Amit X. Garg

“…Limitations: The interpretation of Bayesian methods highly depends on the prior distributions. …”
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Disentangling the divergent causal pathways underlying the association between body mass index and bone mineral density: a comprehensive Mendelian randomization study by Xunying Zhao, Lin He, Xueyao Wu, Li Zhang, Jinyu Xiao, Changfeng Xiao, Yang Qu, Jingwei Zhu, Chenjiarui Qin, Deqin Huang, Pengyue Shen, Tao Han, Mengyu Fan, Jiayuan Li, Stephen Burgess, Xia Jiang

“…Methods Leveraging the hitherto largest genome-wide summary statistics, we conducted a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) to re-evaluate the effect of genetically predicted BMI on eBMD. …”
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Comprehensive characterization and valorization potential of Amazonian Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.) seeds, oil, and oilcake by-products for sustainable food applications by Fernando E. Alejandro Ruiz, Julio F. Ortega Jácome, José R. Mora, Andrea C. Landázuri, Andrea C. Landázuri, Andrea C. Landázuri, Andrea C. Landázuri, Paola Vásconez Duchicela, Julio Vásconez Espinoza, Pablo Beltrán-Ayala, María J. Andrade-Cuvi, José M. Alvarez-Suarez, José M. Alvarez-Suarez

“…This study evaluates the bromatological, chemical, bioactive, and techno-functional properties of Sacha inchi seeds and their by-products from the Ecuadorian Amazon to assess their potential as functional ingredients in bakery applications.MethodsBromatological composition and color of Sacha inchi seeds and oilcake flour were determined. …”
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ECM remodeling by PDGFRβ+ dental pulp stem cells drives angiogenesis and pulp regeneration via integrin signaling by Tiankai Di, Lulu Wang, Chao Feng, Jinlong Xu, Bo Shao, Baixiang Cheng, Liying Wang, Xiao Zhang, Ling Zhang, Yujiang Chen

“…Methods PDGFRβ+ DPSCs were assessed for ECM remodeling and angiogenesis via secretion of ECM proteins (FN, LAMA4, COL1A2). …”
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Chemical Changes Associated with Increased Acid Resistance of Er:YAG Laser Irradiated Enamel by Jennifer Manuela Díaz-Monroy, Rosalía Contreras-Bulnes, Oscar Fernando Olea-Mejía, María Magdalena García-Fabila, Laura Emma Rodríguez-Vilchis, Ignacio Sánchez-Flores, Claudia Centeno-Pedraza

“…To evaluate the chemical changes associated with acid resistance of enamel treated with Er:YAG laser. Methods. Forty-eight enamel samples were divided into 4 groups (n=12). …”
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Hirsutella sinensis polysaccharides and Parabacteroides goldsteinii reduce lupus severity in imiquimod-treated mice by Shih-Hsin Chang, Yun-Fei Ko, Jian-Ching Liau, Cheng-Yeu Wu, Tsong-Long Hwang, David M. Ojcius, John D. Young, Jan Martel

“…Background: The incidence of autoimmune diseases is increasing in developed countries, possibly due to the modern Western diet and lifestyle. …”
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Machine learning prediction of obesity-associated gut microbiota: identifying Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum as a potential therapeutic target by Hao Wu, Yuan Li, Yuxuan Jiang, Xinran Li, Shenglan Wang, Changle Zhao, Changle Zhao, Ximiao Yang, Baocheng Chang, Juhong Yang, Juhong Yang, Jianjun Qiao, Jianjun Qiao

“…BackgroundThe rising prevalence of obesity and related metabolic disorders highlights the urgent need for innovative research approaches. …”
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A BOX-YOLOv8 framework for automated hyperspectral core analysis by Hongyan Zhu, Anjie Li, Chengzhi Lin, Shuai Qin, Junhao Xie, Jackey J.K. Chai, Russell Rogers, Jun-Li Xu

“…The framework identifies core boxes (BOX-YOLOv8, achieving 99.5% mAP@0.5), precisely segments these boxes for geometric correction (SAM2), and segments core/soil material from the background using spectral differences (MLP). This automated pipeline significantly improves processing time compared to manual methods. …”
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Brain age mediates gut microbiome dysbiosis-related cognition in older adults by Sang Joon Son, Dong Yun Lee, Hyun Woong Roh, Maria Ly, Antonija Kolobaric, Howard Aizenstein, Carmen Andreescu, Eldin Jašarević, Tharick A. Pascoal, Pamela C. L Ferreira, Bruna Bellaver, Yong Hyuk Cho, Sunhwa Hong, You Jin Nam, Bumhee Park, Narae Kim, Jin Wook Choi, Jae Youn Cheong, Yoon-Keun Kim, Tae-Seop Shin, Chil-Sung Kang, Cheol-O Kwon, Seo-Yoon Yoon, Chang Hyung Hong, Helmet T. Karim

“…Abstract Background Recent studies have focused on improving our understanding of gut microbiome dysbiosis and its impact on cognitive function. …”
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Randomised trial comparing weight loss through lifestyle and GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy in people with MASLD by Ahmad Moolla, Toryn Poolman, Nantia Othonos, Jiawen Dong, Kieran Smith, Thomas Cornfield, Sarah White, David W. Ray, Sofia Mouchti, Ferenc E. Mózes, Helena Thomaides-Brears, Stefan Neubauer, Jeremy F. Cobbold, Leanne Hodson, Jeremy W. Tomlinson

“…To dissect the mechanisms underpinning their benefits, we conducted a prospective, randomised, experimental medicine study in people with MASLD, comparing GLP-1RA treatment (liraglutide) to matched lifestyle-induced weight loss and assessed the impact of treatment withdrawal. Methods: Twenty-nine participants with MASLD, without type 2 diabetes underwent metabolic phenotyping including measurement de novo lipogenesis (DNL), liver magnetic resonance imaging, body composition, adipose tissue RNA sequencing, circulating proteome, and stool microbiome analysis. …”
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Machine learning integrates region-specific microbial signatures to distinguish geographically adjacent populations within a province by Li Luo, Li Luo, Bangwei Chen, Bangwei Chen, Shengyin Zeng, Shengyin Zeng, Yaxin Li, Yaxin Li, Xiaolin Chen, Xiaolin Chen, Jianguo Zhang, Xiangjie Guo, Shujin Li, Lei Ruan, Shida Zhu, Cairong Gao, Cuntai Zhang, Tao Li

“…BackgroundThe individual specificity and temporal stability of the human gut microbiota have revealed significant compositional differences across geographical provenances. …”
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Altered heme metabolism and hemoglobin concentration due to empirical antibiotics-induced gut dysbiosis in preterm infants by Seung Hyun Kim, Min‑Jin Kwak, Jae Kyoon Hwang, Jihyun Keum, Hee Yeon Jin, Chan-Yeong Lee, Rahul Sadashiv Tanpure, Yong Joo Kim, Jeong-Kyu Hoh, Jae Yong Park, Woojin Chung, Byong-Hun Jeon, Hyun-Kyung Park

“…Background: High-risk infants are usually treated with empirical antibiotics after birth, regardless of the evidence of infection; however, their gut microbiome and metabolome have seldom been studied. …”
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Study of the Wobenzym Enzyme Preparation Effect on the Formation of Bacterial Biofilms by A. V. Ustyuzhanin, G. N. Chistyakova, I. I. Remizova

“…To eliminate biofilms, various methods are being developed, including those involving the use of enzymes, proteins, plant extracts, and composite antibacterial coatings. …”
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The role of psychological capital and self-regulation in students\' academic enthusiasm with the mediation of Whit-Kin\'s cognitive styles (case study: 16-18-year-old secondary sch... by Fatemeh Ozbakpoor, Fatemeh Soghra Karbalaei Harafteh, Samaneh Salimi

“…Data analysis methods included composite data analysis and multiple regression modeling with the least squares pattern using the Sobel test, performed with SPSS version 20 and LISREL software. …”
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Microenvironment-related predictive markers of the therapeutic effectiveness of eribulin in patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer: pilot study by L.  A. Tashireva, N. O. Popova, V. V. Alifanov, V. E.  Goldberg, E. I. Kovalenko, E. V. Artamonova, A. G.  Manikhas, D. M. Ponomarenko, N. V. Levchenko, E. I. Rossokha, S. Yu.  Krasilnikova, M. A. Zafirova, V. M.  Perelmuter

“…Background. Triple negative breast cancer has no specific treatment sites for chemotherapy and is unfavorable in terms of prognosis. …”
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Natural Honey-Propolis Combinations with Health-Promoting Potential: Antibacterial Activity Against Foodborne Pathogens by Vanesa Sánchez-Martín, Marta B. López-Parra, Amaia Iriondo-DeHond, Aneta Wojdyło, Anna Michalska-Ciechanowska, Ana I. Haza, Paloma Morales, María Dolores del Castillo

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Natural products such as honey and propolis have been widely studied for their antimicrobial properties. …”
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Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis CCFM1426 enhances the anti-colitic effect of vitamin A via retinoic acid restoration and gut microbiota modulation in ulcerative colitis mice by Xihua Yu, Xihua Yu, Liming Huang, Liming Huang, Yi Wang, Yi Wang, Liuruolan Li, Liuruolan Li, Wenwei Lu, Wenwei Lu, Zhijian Zhang, Hongchao Wang, Hongchao Wang

“…BackgroundUlcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with increasing global prevalence, making it a significant health concern. …”
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Association between gut microbiota and ultra-processed foods consumption among the patients with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study by Takahiro Ichikawa, Yoshitaka Hashimoto, Yusuke Igarashi, Sayaka Kawai, Ayumi Kaji, Ryosuke Sakai, Takafumi Osaka, Ryo Inoue, Saori Kashiwagi, Katsura Mizushima, Kazuhiko Uchiyama, Tomohisa Takagi, Yuji Naito, Masahide Hamaguchi, Michiaki Fukui

“…Methods This cross-sectional study included 362 participants with T2D. …”
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