In Vitro Evaluation of the Healing Potential and Proteomic Study of <i>Quercus robur</i> L. Leaf Extracts in Human Keratinocytes by Nelson Rojas-Velis, Casimiro Cárdenas-García, Erik Pérez, Jorge R. Toledo, Miguel Ángel Medina, Allisson Astuya-Villalón, Roberto T. Abdala-Díaz

“…Its composition, rich in bioactive compounds (tannins and flavonoids), confers antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. (2) Methods: The toxicity and ability of the extract to enhance cell migration were tested in human keratinocytes (HaCaT cell line). …”
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Association of Intratumoral Microbiota with Prognosis in Patients with Lacrimal Gland Tumor by Jianping Hu, Yidi Yang, Yiyi Feng, Yu Yu, Xin Song, Renbing Jia

“…<b>Background</b>: While intratumoral microbiota have been identified in various cancers, their presence and clinical significance in lacrimal gland tumors remain largely unexplored. …”
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Enhancement of biomass production of Ganoderma spp. (Polyporaceae) native strains from the Sonoran desert, Mexico, grown in liquid culture with vineyard pruning extracts by María Cruz-Félix, Lucia Angulo-Sanchez, Georgina Vargas, Aldo Gutiérrez, Antonio Orozco, Gabriela Ramos-Clamont, Martín Esqueda

“… Background and Aims: Cultivation of Ganoderma on vineyard pruning wood chips improves the productivity and biochemical composition of their fruiting bodies. …”
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Exploring Saliva as a Sample for Non-Invasive Glycemic Monitoring in Diabetes: A Scoping Review by Patricia Sthefani Calixto, Fernanda Cereda Ferraz, Gabriela Carolina Dutra, Maria Julia Belotto Pelozzo, Mariana Eleni Trovão, Fabiane Gomes de Moraes Rego, Geraldo Picheth, Patrícia Maria Stuelp Campelo, Marcel Henrique Marcondes Sari

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Diabetes mellitus is characterized by a dysregulated glucose metabolism, necessitating frequent and often invasive monitoring techniques for its effective management. …”
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Impact of seasonal flooding and hydrological connectivity loss on microbial community dynamics in mangrove sediments of the southern Gulf of Mexico by Mirna Vázquez-Rosas-Landa, Rosela Pérez-Ceballos, Arturo Zaldívar-Jiménez, Stephanie Hereira, Leonardo Pérez González, Alejandra Prieto-Davó, Omar Celis-Hernández, Julio Cesar Canales-Delgadillo

“…Background Mangrove ecosystems play essential roles in coastal resilience, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity but are under increasing threat from anthropogenic pressures. …”
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Antimicrobial resistance in wild game mammals: a glimpse into the contamination of wild habitats in a systematic review and meta-analysis by Claire Julie Akwongo, Luca Borrelli, Kurt Houf, Alessandro Fioretti, Maria Francesca Peruzy, Nicoletta Murru

“…Abstract Background Wild game meat has over the years gained popularity across the globe as it is considered a food source with high protein content, low fat content, and a balanced composition of fatty acids and minerals, which are requirements for a healthy diet. …”
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Association of obesity with metastatic bone disease in prostate cancer: a case-control study by Claudia P. Pedraza-García, Irma Villarreal-Garza, José H. Treviño-Ortiz, Juan M. Ibarra-Hernández, Gustavo R. Govea-Torres, Patricia R. Ancer-Rodríguez, Alder E. Perales-Mendoza, Eduardo Espinoza-Valdes, Eloise E. Raymonde-Ferlay

“…Background: This study aimed to determine the relationship between obesity and the risk of bone metastases in prostate cancer patients by analyzing clinical and anthropometric variables. …”
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Identification and characterization of bile microbiota in patients with biliary obstructive diseases using next-generation sequencing of 16S rRNA and ITS by Jie Wang, Yu Wang, Jin Cao, Yong Chen, Juan Yu, Ning Sun

“…BackgroundComparative studies of the bile microbiota in different biliary obstructive infections remain limited. …”
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Dietary fatty acids promote gut health in weaned piglets by regulating gut microbiota and immune function by Zongze Fan, Lei Lei, Xingyue Wu, Ronghui Xing, Pengfei Du, Ziyang Wang, Huijuan Zhao, Yanqun Huang, Wen Chen, Xuemeng Si

“…This study evaluated the effects of two different blends of MCFA and SCFA (VSM and VS + VM) as alternatives to zinc oxide (ZnO) on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, oxidative stress, inflammatory, and gut microbiota composition in weaned piglets.Methods and resultsA total of 108 piglets (8.22 ± 0.51 kg) were randomly assigned to three treatments: control (CON, basal diet + ZnO), VSM (basal diet + higher MCFA and lower SCFA content) and VS + VM (basal diet + higher SCFA and lower MCFA content). …”
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Epimedium sagittatum Maxim ameliorates adriamycin‐induced nephropathy by restraining inflammation and apoptosis via the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway by Ru Wang, Mengnan Zeng, Beibei Zhang, Qinqin Zhang, Shuangshuang Xie, Yingbo Hu, Ruyi Fan, Mengya Wang, Xiao Yu, Yuhan Zhang, Xiaoke Zheng, Weisheng Feng

“…Aim The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of EPI on adriamycin‐induced nephropathy in rats. Methods The chemical composition of EPI was detected by high performance liquid chromatography. …”
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Control of inorganic and organic phosphorus molecules on microbial activity, and the stoichiometry of nutrient cycling in soils in an arid, agricultural ecosystem by Pamela Chavez-Ortiz, John Larsen, Gabriela Olmedo-Alvarez, Felipe García-Oliva

“…Background The dynamics of carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P) in soils determine their fertility and crop growth in agroecosystems. …”
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EFFECTS OF VARIETIES AND HARVEST STAGES ON SILAGE QUALITIES OF SWEET POTATO VINES by Kassu Tsegaye Woldetsadik, Yoseph Mekasha Gebre, Merga Bayssa Becho

“…Background: Hawassa-83, Kabode, Alamura and one unimproved local variety are the main sweet potato varieties in the study area, but there has been no research on the silage produced from these four varieties.Objective: To evaluate the effects of varieties and harvest stages on the silage quality and nutritional characteristics of sweet potato vines.Methods: Plants were harvested at the 60-day and 120-day growth stages and then used to produce silage with and without additives (molasses and sweet potato roots). …”
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Hydrochemical analysis and pollution assessment of the Anjiang underground river system in central Guizhou by Cui ZHAO, Hongliang QIN, Yuhua ZHU, Lin LUO, Miaoling HE, Zhonghua LI

“…This investigation methodically examines the hydrogeological context, hydrochemical profiles, sources of major ions, background concentrations, and current pollution levels, and identifies the factors driving pollution in the Anjiang underground river system. …”
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Gut microbial subtypes and clinicopathological value for colorectal cancer by Shuwen Han, Jing Zhuang, Yifei Song, Xinyue Wu, Xiaojian Yu, Ye Tao, Jian Chu, Zhanbo Qu, Yinhang Wu, Shugao Han, Xi Yang

“…Abstract Background Gut bacteria are related to colorectal cancer (CRC) and its clinicopathologic characteristics. …”
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Testing a Personalized Behavioral Weight Loss Approach Using Multifactor Prescriptions and Self‐Experimentation: 12‐Week mHealth Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Results by Caitlin E. Martinez, Karen E. Hatley, Kristen Polzien, Molly Diamond, Deborah F. Tate

“…ABSTRACT Background Behavioral weight loss (WL) interventions typically follow standard diet and activity prescriptions for intervention duration to produce an energy deficit. …”
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Relationships between sleep duration, physical activity and body mass index in young New Zealanders: An isotemporal substitution analysis. by Borja Del Pozo-Cruz, Nicholas Gant, Jesús Del Pozo-Cruz, Ralph Maddison

“…<h4>Background</h4>The evidence regarding the unique effect of sedentary behaviour on obesity among children is unclear. …”
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Metabolic Markers Demonstrate the Heterogeneity of Walking Ability in Non-Disabled Community-Dwelling Older Adults by Shanshan Yao, Ziling Mao, Megan M. Marron, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Venkatesh L. Murthy, Ravi V. Shah, Anne B. Newman

“…A self-reported walking ability index (WAI) covering the difficulty and ease of walking captures a broader spectrum of walking ability in healthy older persons. <b>Methods</b>: Using metabolomics in the Health, Aging and Body Composition study, we identified Year 2 metabolites cross-sectionally and longitudinally related to WAI (0–9, higher scores indicate better walking ability) using probabilistic index models and multinomial logistic models, respectively. …”
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Intra-tumoral spatial heterogeneity in breast cancer quantified using high-dimensional protein multiplexing and single cell phenotyping by Alison M. Cheung, Dan Wang, Mary Anne Quintayo, Yulia Yerofeyeva, Melanie Spears, John M. S. Bartlett, Lincoln Stein, Jane Bayani, Martin J. Yaffe

“…Abstract Background Breast cancer is a highly heterogeneous disease where variations of biomarker expression may exist between individual foci of a cancer (intra-tumoral heterogeneity). …”
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A Comparative Longitudinal Study Analyzing Vaginal Microbiota Differences Between Term and Preterm Pregnancies in Korean Women by Gina Nam, Kyung A. Lee, Soo Jung Kim, Kwan Young Oh, Sunghee Lee, Hyun Chul Lee, So Yoon Kim, Mi Hye Park

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Preterm birth (PTB), defined as delivery before 37 weeks of gestation, remains a significant public health concern due to its association with neonatal morbidity and mortality. …”
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Physical and drug- releasing properties of a cement containing simvastatin (SimCeram) by Iman Parisay, Morva Moodi, Marzieh Boskabady, Hossein Bagheri, Roshanak Salari, Melika Hoseinzadeh

“…Methods SimCeram, a calcium silicate-based cement was prepared with the powder composition of 25 wt% silicon-doped hydroxyapatite, 25 wt% strontium-doped hydroxyapatite, and 50 wt% tricalcium silicate/dicalcium silicate. …”
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