Microbial community composition and their activity against Phytophthora nicotianae at different growth stages of tobacco by Meng-yu Zhang, Han Li, Pu Miao, Hui Wang, Min Xu, Jian-xin Yang, Jin-yan Yang, Ye-bin Kang

“…Abstract Background Tobacco, an economically significant crop, faces substantial losses due to infections by Phytophthora nicotianae. …”
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Gut microbial composition associated with risk of premature aging in women with Yin-deficiency constitution by Yingying Zhai, Yingying Zhai, Jing Li, Jing Li, Yanqi Cao, Yanqi Cao, Yufei Li, Yufei Li, Xuejie Bao, Xuejie Bao, Jinfeng Liang, Jinfeng Liang, Qi Liu, Qi Liu, Yifan Xia, Ruoxi Yu

“…However, the specific gut microbiota compositions involved in the YinDC premature aging process remain unknown.MethodsIn this study, we conducted a cohort study including 60 women with YinDC and BC to analyze their gut microbiota composition. …”
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The level of c-reactive protein in patients with chronic heart failure, depending on body composition by V. I. Shevсova, A. A. Pashkova

“…Background. Changes in body composition are associated with the course of diseases, including chronic heart failure. …”
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Body Composition Changes in Latino Population: Longitudinal Associations of Fat and Muscle Mass Indices by Rosero‐Revelo Ricardo, Mateo Tamayo, Ricardo Correa, Bartolome Burguera, Marcio L. Griebeler

“…ABSTRACT Background BMI has limitations in assessing metabolic health, especially in diverse populations. …”
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The virome composition of respiratory tract changes in school-aged children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection by Dianqi Zhang, Yang Cao, Biao Dai, Teng Zhang, Xing Jin, Qingyue Lan, Chaoying Qian, Yumin He, Yi Jiang

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The relationship between body composition parameters, anaerobic power, and jumping performance in basketball players by Muhammed Zahit Kahraman, Sedat Okut

“…Background and Study Aim. Body composition, anaerobic power, and jumping performance are important factors for athletic performance. …”
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Learning to Cycle: Body Composition and Balance Challenges in Balance Bikes Versus Training Wheels by Cristiana Mercê, David Catela, Rita Cordovil, Mafalda Bernardino, Marco Branco

“…The present study implemented the Learning to Cycle program with the following aims: (i) to promote learning to cycle; (ii) to investigate and compare the use of different learning bicycles, i.e., balance bicycle (BB) and bicycle with training wheels (BTW); (iii) to investigate the influence of body composition during this learning process. <b>Methods:</b> The program was implemented through a quasi-experimental study involving two intervention groups, with pre- and post-test evaluations. …”
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Gut microbiota composition and phylogenetic analysis in autism spectrum disorder: a comparative study by Fangtao Xiang, Mei Zhang, Xin Wei, Jiali Chang

“…This study aimed to investigate intestinal microbiota composition and its potential influence on SCFA production in children with ASD compared to typically developing Control, exploring links to GI symptoms and neurodevelopmental outcomes.MethodsFecal samples from 38 ASD children (aged 4–12 years) and 33 age-matched Control were analyzed using 16S rRNA gene sequencing (Illumina MiSeq, V3-V4 region) to assess microbial diversity, taxonomy, and predicted functions (PICRUSt2). …”
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Magnesium alloy composite coatings: In vitro study of cytotoxicity, adhesion, cellular structure and function by Natalya G. Plekhova, Polina A. Novikova, Ivan N. Chernenko, Aleksandra K. Stepanyugina, Olga V. Shevchenko, Valeria S. Marchenko, Andrey S. Gnedenkov, Sergey L. Sinebryukhov, Sergey V. Gnedenkov, Valentin B. Shumatov

“…Background — Synthesis of novel grafts and biomaterial substitutes for bone reconstruction and study of their properties confirmed that the ideal material for this purpose has not yet been developed. …”
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Mapping the Fat: How Childhood Obesity and Body Composition Shape Obstructive Sleep Apnoea by Marco Zaffanello, Angelo Pietrobelli, Giorgio Piacentini, Thomas Zoller, Luana Nosetti, Alessandra Guzzo, Franco Antoniazzi

“…<b>Background</b><b>/Objectives</b>: Childhood obesity represents a growing public health concern. …”
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Fully volumetric body composition analysis for prognostic overall survival stratification in melanoma patients by Katarzyna Borys, Georg Lodde, Elisabeth Livingstone, Carsten Weishaupt, Christian Römer, Marc-David Künnemann, Anne Helfen, Lisa Zimmer, Wolfgang Galetzka, Johannes Haubold, Christoph M. Friedrich, Lale Umutlu, Walter Heindel, Dirk Schadendorf, René Hosch, Felix Nensa

“…Abstract Background Accurate assessment of expected survival in melanoma patients is crucial for treatment decisions. …”
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Impact of body composition on vitamin D requirements in healthy adults with vitamin D deficiency by Dexing Dai, Yali Ling, Feng Xu, Haibo Li, Rui Wang, Yingying Gu, Xuedi Xia, An Xiong, Ruoman Sun, Lei Qiu, Ya Ding, Yixin Yu, Xueyang Cai, Zhongjian Xie

“…BackgroundPrevious studies have shown that individuals with high body mass index typically require high doses of vitamin D supplementation to correct vitamin D deficiency. …”
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Body composition, maximal fitness, and submaximal exercise function in people with interstitial lung disease by Owen W. Tomlinson, Anna Duckworth, Laura Markham, Rebecca L. Wollerton, Michael Gibbons, Chris J. Scotton, Craig A. Williams

“…Therefore, this study assessed peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) relative to FFM, identifying the validity of common scaling techniques; as well as characterising the oxygen uptake efficiency slope (OUES) and plateau (OUEP) as possible submaximal parameters. Methods Participants with ILD underwent assessment of body composition and CPET via cycle ergometry during a single study visit. …”
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Gut microbiota diversity and composition in children with autism spectrum disorder: associations with symptom severity by Qinghuang Zeng, Yisheng Hu, Leiying Xie, Xinyi Zhang, Yun Huang, Jianbin Ye, Shouan Wang, Jia Xu

“…Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder impairing social and communication skills. …”
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The composition of human sperm sncRNAome: a cross-country small RNA profiling by Poonam Mehta, Rajender Singh

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Influence of staining on the optical properties and surface topography of low-shrinkage and conventional dental composites by Dervišević Milica, Dramićanin Miroslav, Todorović Aleksandar, Lazić Zoran, Manojlović Dragica

“…Background/Aim. Matching the optical properties of composite restorations and teeth is very important in esthetic dentistry. …”
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Novel artificial tricalcium phosphate and magnesium composite graft facilitates angiogenesis in bone healing by Yuan-Hsin Tsai, Chun-Chieh Tseng, Yun-Chan Lin, Howida M. Nail, Kuan-Yu Chiu, Yen-Hao Chang, Ming-Wei Chang, Feng-Huei Lin, Hui-Min David Wang

“…The materials were prepared using a wet-stirred mill and freeze-dryer methods. The particle size, composition, and microstructure of the materials were investigated. …”
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A Guide to the Implementation and Design of Ex Vivo Perfusion Machines for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation by Tessa E. Muss, MD, Amanda H. Loftin, DVM, Zachary H. Zamore, BA, Eleni M. Drivas, MD, Yi-Nan Guo, MD, Yichuan Zhang, MS, John Brassil, MS, Byoung Chol Oh, DVM, PhD, Gerald Brandacher, MD, FAST

“…Background:. Ex vivo machine perfusion (EVMP) is a versatile platform utilized in vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) to prolong preservation, salvage tissue, and evaluate graft viability. …”
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Association of Lifestyle and Body Composition on Risk Factors of Cardiometabolic Diseases and Biomarkers in Female Adolescents by Valter Paulo Neves Miranda, Paulo Roberto dos Santos Amorim, Ronaldo Rocha Bastos, Karina Lúcia Ribeiro Canabrava, Márcio Vidigal Miranda Júnior, Fernanda Rocha Faria, Sylvia do Carmo Castro Franceschini, Maria do Carmo Gouveia Peluzio, Silvia Eloiza Priore

“…Background. Female adolescents are considered a risk group for cardiometabolic disease due to their lifestyle (LS). …”
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Intermittent fasting and body Composition: Insights from the Iranian National obesity registry (IRNOR) by Niloufar Abdollahpour, Najmeh Seifi, Mina Nosrati, Habibollah Esmaily, Pardis mohammadyfard, Mahsa Amarlou, Ali Ebrahimi Dabagh, Gordon A. Ferns, Maryam Alinezhad-Namaghi, Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan

“…Background: The global rise of adiposity has increased interest in novel dietary approaches such as 5:2 intermittent fasting (IF) for health management. …”
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