Aplysin Retards Pancreatic Necrosis and Inflammatory Responses in NOD Mice by Stabilizing Intestinal Barriers and Regulating Gut Microbial Composition by Ying Liu, Xinyue Cui, Ming-Qing Gao, Meilan Xue, Hongwei Xu, Zhishang Chang, Yushan Jiang, Hui Liang

“…Aplysin intervention was able to alleviate spontaneous pancreatic necrosis in NOD mice, accompanied with decreased serum endotoxin levels and downregulated expressions of Toll-like receptor 4 and its related molecules MyD88, TRAF-6, NF-κB p65, TRIF, TRAM, and IRF-3, as well as protein levels of interleukin-1β and interferon-β in pancreatic tissues. In addition, we observed obvious improvements of intestinal mucosal barrier function and changes of gut microbiota in the relative abundance at the phylum level and the genus level in aplysin-treated mice compared with control mice. …”
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Diversity and Functional Insights into Endophytic Fungi in Halophytes from West Ordos Desert Ecosystems by Xingzhe Wang, Yan Zhang, Jingpeng Li, Yiteng Ding, Xiaodan Ma, Peng Zhang, Haijing Liu, Jie Wei, Yuying Bao

“…This study focuses on eight representative angiosperm halophytes from the West Ordos Desert in China (including <i>Nitraria tangutorum</i>, <i>Salsola passerina</i>, <i>Suaeda glauca</i>, <i>Reaumuria trigyna</i>, <i>Reaumuria kaschgarica</i>, <i>Limonium aureum</i>, <i>Apocynum venetum</i>, and <i>Tripolium vulgare</i>), utilizing Illumina MiSeq high-throughput sequencing technology combined with soil physicochemical factor data to analyze the diversity, composition, and ecological functions of their root-associated fungal communities. …”
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Gut microbiota regulates exercise-induced hormetic modulation of cognitive functionResearch in context by Elisa Cintado, Pablo Muela, Lucía Martín-Rodríguez, Ignacio Alcaide, Patricia Tezanos, Klara Vlckova, Benjamín Valderrama, Thomaz F.S. Bastiaanssen, María Rodríguez-Muñoz, María L. de Ceballos, María R. Aburto, John F. Cryan, José Luis Trejo

“…To explore causal mechanisms, we performed fecal microbiota transplantation from exercised to sedentary mice, which replicated the cognitive and neurogenic changes observed in the donor animals. Interpretation: These findings suggest that the hormetic effects of physical exercise on cognitive function and neurogenesis are mediated by corresponding changes in the gut microbiota, highlighting a novel mechanistic link between exercise, brain function, and gut microbiota composition. …”
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Deciphering the comprehensive microbiome of glacier-fed Ganges and functional aspects: implications for one health by Rachel Samson, Shubham Kumar, Syed Dastager, Krishna Khairnar, Mahesh Dharne

“…In this study, we developed an efficient DNA extraction and amplification method using low-input DNA to sequence the microbiome from sediments of the glacier-fed Ganges River in pre-monsoon and post-monsoon over 2 years. Taxonomic and functional diversity of bacterial and viral (phage) communities were analyzed, together with the seasonal variations in their composition. …”
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The Function of TiO2 with Respect to Sensitizer Stability in Nanocrystalline Dye Solar Cells by A. Barkschat, T. Moehl, B. Macht, H. Tributsch

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Gut microbiome and metabolome profiling in coal workers’ pneumoconiosis: potential links to pulmonary function by Xiao Yu, Tao Xiong, Lu Yu, Gaisheng Liu, Fan Yang, Xueqin Li, Yangyang Wei, Xiaojing Wang, Shuting Wei, Yi Jiang, Xiaomei Kong, Shouan Ren, Yiwei Shi

“…Furthermore, in CWP patients, alterations in gut microbiota—particularly reduced α-diversity and changes in microbial composition—were significantly correlated with impaired pulmonary function, a relationship not observed in DEW. …”
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Probiotics and Prebiotics in the Aspect of Health Benefits and the Development of Novel Plant-Based Functional Food by Barbara Sionek, Aleksandra Szydłowska

“…The role of food producers is no longer limited to presenting consumers with a rich range of products; their composition is also not without significance. There is an increase in interest in the so-called “functional food”, which, in addition to traditional nutrients, also provides ingredients with specific properties that have a beneficial effect on human health. …”
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Thermal and functional properties of starch extracted from tubers cultivated in the Ecuadorian Andean region by Lady Mireya QUEZADA-CORREA, Oscar CONTRERAS-DIOSES, Edison Omar MARTÍNEZ-MORA, Carlos Alberto GÓMEZ-ALDAPA, Esther RAMÍREZ-MORENO, Fabian Patricio CUENCA-MAYORGA

“…Thermal and functional properties of starch extracted from American taro and Indian shot were determined to assess their use in food products. …”
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Effects of Alternative Wrist Grip Techniques on Pain, Strength, and Function in the Wrists of Novice Weightlifters by Muhammad Usama, Saba Riaz, Muhammad Muzammil, Ahmer Ali, Ayesha Noor

“…Through a cross-sectional observational design, data was collected from 88 participants, aged 16 to 35 years, encompassing wrist pain, strength, and functionality. …”
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Vaginal metatranscriptome meta-analysis reveals functional BV subgroups and novel colonisation strategies by Scott J. Dos Santos, Clara Copeland, Jean M. Macklaim, Gregor Reid, Gregory B. Gloor

“…Abstract Background The application of ‘-omics’ technologies to study bacterial vaginosis (BV) has uncovered vast differences in composition and scale between the vaginal microbiomes of healthy and BV patients. …”
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Progressive gut microbiota shifts and functional alterations across aging stages and frailty in mice by Xinwei Jiao, Hongyu Li, Ting Wang, Hongchen Fu, Shiwu Wang, Hong Liu, Lei Wang, Xiuyun Li, Aijun Deng, Zhijie Li

“…Modulating gut microbial composition may represent a potential strategy to attenuate frailty and promote healthy aging.…”
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Bacterial community function increases leaf growth in a pitcher plant experimental system by Jessica R. Bernardin, Erica B. Young, Sarah M. Gray, Leonora S. Bittleston

“…Bacterial community composition and function were measured over 8 weeks using physiological assays, metagenomics, and metatranscriptomics. …”
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Association between physical and cognitive function in post menopause: a cross-sectional study by Wellington Gilberto de Sousa, Luanna Rodrigues Margato, Danyelle Cristina Silva Pelet, Rodolfo Ferreira de Paula, Anderson Diogo de Souza Lino, Fábio Lera Orsatti, Markus Vinicius Campos Souza

“…An association between functional performance and cognitive function was observed in middle-aged postmenopausal women. …”
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Distinct cultivars of Camellia oleifera and altitude affect proximate composition and lipidome profile of its seeds from two locations by Tiemin Jiang, Yuying Li, Bo Jie Chen, Yachun Lu, Xia Li, Hock Eng Khoo

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Buckling analysis of simply supported composite laminates subjected to an in-plane compression load by a novel mesh-free method by Tinh Quoc Bui

“…Buckling analysis of composite laminates under an in-plane compression load based on the mesh-free Galerkin Kriging method is presented. …”
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Hepatoprotective Activity of Herbal Composition SAL, a Standardize Blend Comprised of Schisandra chinensis, Artemisia capillaris, and Aloe barbadensis by Mesfin Yimam, Ping Jiao, Breanna Moore, Mei Hong, Sabrina Cleveland, Min Chu, Qi Jia, Young-Chul Lee, Hyun-Jin Kim, Jeong-Bum Nam, Mi-Ran Kim, Eu-Jin Hyun, Gayoung Jung, Seon Gil Do

“…Unexpected synergistic protection from liver damage was also observed. Therefore, the composition SAL could be potentially utilized as an effective hepatic-detoxification agent for the protection from liver damage.…”
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Development and characterization of PVC-based membranes embedded with magnetic silica core-shell composites for enhanced oil-water separation by Rana H.M. EL Hady, Gheith, Mostafa M.H. Khalil, Mahmoud F. Mubarak

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Human Influences on Tree Diversity and Composition of a Coastal Forest Ecosystem: The Case of Ngumburuni Forest Reserve, Rufiji, Tanzania by J. Kimaro, L. Lulandala

“…The main goal of this study was to determine the influence of uncontrolled anthropogenic activities on tree species diversity and composition within the forest ecosystem. It was revealed that economic activities including logging, charcoaling, and shifting cultivation were the most important disturbing activities affecting ecological functioning and biodiversity integrity of the forest. …”
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Development of 3D interconnected heterogeneous high-entropy alloy composites with enhanced multifunctionality via liquid metal dealloying by Munsu Choi, Gang Hee Gu, Jongun Moon, Jae Wung Bae, Hidemi Kato, Seung Zeon Han, Hyoung Seop Kim, Yongseok Choi, Soo-Hyun Joo

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Numerical investigation of pre-flawed FGM tubes repaired with different composite jackets under sequential gaseous detonation loading by Mohammad Malekan, Carlos A. Cimini, Jr.

“…The application of CPs, made of boron/epoxy material, effectively mitigated stress concentrations across all FGMs, with full cylindrical CPs providing the best results. Delamination was observed in CPs with two composite layers under high-pressure loading, particularly in aluminum-to-ceramic FGM.…”
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