The Clinically Significant Changes in the Composition and Functional Diversity of the Vaginal Microbiome in Women with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Min Jeong Kim, Jaeeun Yoo, Soonjib Yoo, Mi Yeon Kwon, Seungok Lee, Myungshin Kim

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Exploring the relationship between APOEε4 allele and gut microbiota composition and function in healthy adults by C. Bressa, R. González-Soltero, M. Tabone, S. Clemente-Velasco, B. G. Gálvez, M. Larrosa

“…Although E. brachy group abundance correlated with adiposity, no significant differences in body composition were observed. Functional predictions showed APOE4-associated microbiota enriched in pathways for carotenoid biosynthesis and trehalose metabolism, and depleted in tryptophan biosynthesis, propionate production, and multidrug resistance mechanisms. …”
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Composition and diversity of rumen mycobiota in Jiani yaks (Bos grunniens jiani): insights into microbial ecology and functions by Yangji Cidan, Jia Wang, Hongzhuang Wang, Chang Xu, Yanbin Zhu, Muhammad Kasib Khan, Wangdui Basang, Kun Li

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The Effect of the AQP1 Gene Knockout on the Diversity, Composition and Function of Gut Microbiota in Mice with Heart Failure by Haotian Li, Yubo Li, Jianqin Yang, Yanjun Liu

“…Introduction: This study aims to elucidate the impact of AQP1 on cardiac function and the intestinal microbiota in mice with chronic heart failure and to further investigate the broad effects of AQP1 on the gut microbiota composition in these mice. …”
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Context specific effects of substrate composition on the taxonomic and functional diversity of macroinvertebrate communities in temperate lowland streams by Kate L. Mathers, Patrick D. Armitage, Matthew Hill, Melanie Bickerton, Morwenna Mckenzie, Isabel Pardo, David Tickner, Paul J. Wood

“…We found that the composition of taxonomic communities were clearly different in all habitat units for each individual stream (and at the landscape scale), with comparable, but less strong, distinctions between substrates for functional macroinvertebrate community composition. …”
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The impact of processing methods on chemical composition, mineral bioavailability and functional properties of Nigerian-grown cashew flour by Makinde Folasade Maria, Joel Ifeoluwa Hannah

“…In this study, the effect of processing methods on the nutritional quality and functional properties of cashew (Anacardium occidentale Linn) kernels were investigated. …”
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Characterization of Coffee Waste-Based Biopolymer Composite Blends for Packaging Development by Gonzalo Hernández-López, Laura Leticia Barrera-Necha, Silvia Bautista-Baños, Mónica Hernández-López, Odilia Pérez-Camacho, José Jesús Benítez-Jiménez, José Luis Acosta-Rodríguez, Zormy Nacary Correa-Pacheco

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Effects of Cricket Addition on the Chemical, Functional, and Sensory Properties of Complementary Formulation from Millet Flour by Egwujeh I.D. Simeon, Audu Basiru Danjuma, Amidu Momoh

“…The effect of cricket addition on the proximate composition, mineral compositions, functional and sensory properties of complementary food formulated from millet was studied. …”
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Metagenomics reveals functional profiles of gut microbiota during the recovery phase of acute pancreatitis by Xiao Song, Jia-Ning Li, Duan Wang, Zi-Ying Han, Xia-Xiao Yan, Zi-Han Yang, Jun Xu, Qiang Wang, Dong Wu

“…This study aimed to investigate the composition and function of gut microbiota during the recovery phase of AP. …”
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Nutritional, Phytochemical, and Biological Characterization of Peel, Pulp, and Seed Powder from the Fruits of <i>Berberis mikuna</i> and <i>Berberis burruyacuensis</i>: Potential a... by Enzo Agustín Matteucci, María Eugenia Orqueda, Mariana Leal, María Inés Isla, Mario Simirgiotis, Iris Catiana Zampini, Oscar R. Dantur, María Alejandra Moreno

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Association between reduced lung function, hydration and nutritional status in patients on hemodialysis: An observational study using bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) by Sheila Borges, Angela Teodósio da Silva, Taís Ferreira Martins, Letícia de Araújo Morais, Felipe Vilaça Cavallari Machado, Gerson Cipriano Júnior, Graziella França Bernardelli Cipriano

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Impact of Grassland Management System Intensity on Composition of Functional Groups and Soil Chemical Properties in Semi-Natural Grasslands by Urška Lisec, Maja Prevolnik Povše, Miran Podvršnik, Branko Kramberger

“…This study investigates how different intensities of grassland management affect the composition of functional groups and soil chemical properties. …”
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Design and fabrication of foam-filled topology optimized composite structures using an improved non-monotonic interpolation function by Yihao Dong, Yinan Yu, Ping Hong, Xuechen Gu, Jiaqi Qu, Shaoming He, Muhayy Ud Din, Irfan Hussain

“…A modified non-monotonic function is carried out to interpolate the border coat and the infill foam, directly extract an unique coat from the single material topology optimization process. …”
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Decadal changes in phytoplankton functional composition in the Eastern English Channel: possible upcoming major effects of climate change by Z. Hubert, A. P. Louchart, A. P. Louchart, K. Robache, A. Epinoux, C. Gallot, C. Gallot, V. Cornille, V. Cornille, M. Crouvoisier, S. Monchy, L. F. Artigas

“…The phytoplankton functional composition was addressed by automated “pulse-shape recording” flow cytometry, coupled with the analysis of environmental variables over the last decade (2012–2022). …”
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Is low-carbohydrate diet score associated with body composition and functional capacity in semi-professional adult soccer players? by Sara Arefhosseini, Mina Araminejad, Helda Tutunchi, Mehrangiz Ebrahimi-Mameghani

“…Moreover, we failed to observe any associations between LCDS and body composition or functional performance. …”
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Modest functional diversity decline and pronounced composition shifts of microbial communities in a mixed waste-contaminated aquifer by Yupeng Fan, Dongyu Wang, Joy X. Yang, Daliang Ning, Zhili He, Ping Zhang, Andrea M. Rocha, Naijia Xiao, Jonathan P. Michael, Katie F. Walker, Dominique C. Joyner, Chongle Pan, Michael W. W. Adams, Matthew W. Fields, Eric J. Alm, David A. Stahl, Terry C. Hazen, Paul D. Adams, Adam P. Arkin, Jizhong Zhou

“…Differences in functional gene composition (i.e., functional β-diversity) were pronounced in highly contaminated wells, while convergent functional gene composition was observed in uncontaminated wells. …”
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Optimizing Graphene Oxide Content in Cellulose Matrices: A Comprehensive Review on Enhancing the Structural and Functional Performance of Composites by Ghazaleh Ramezani, Ion Stiharu, Theo G. M. van de Ven, Vahe Nerguizian

“…The incorporation of graphene into cellulose matrices has emerged as a promising strategy for enhancing the structural and functional properties of composite materials. This comprehensive review provides a critical analysis of recent advances in optimizing graphene content in cellulose matrices and its impact on composite performance. …”
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Enhancing Pea Flour Characteristics Through Radio Frequency Heating: Effects on Composition, Flavour, Anti‐Nutrients and Functionality by Praiya Asavajaru, Pabitra Chandra Das, Aarti Bhagwat, Darrin Klassen, Li Liu, Peng Gao, Yuping Lu, Prem Prakash Das, Nandhakishore Rajagopalan

“…In this study, radio frequency (RF) pre‐treatment of whole dry yellow peas was carried out at two temperatures (85°C and 115°C) and their effects on the macromolecular composition, amino acid profiles, anti‐nutritional content, techno‐functional properties and flavour chemistry were analysed. …”
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Effects of Physical Exercise on the Body Composition and Functionality in Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review by Daysa de Souza-Santos, Redha Taiar, José Alexandre Bachur, Luiza Torres-Nunes, Bruno Bessa Monteiro-Oliveira, Eliane de Oliveira Guedes-Aguiar, Ana Carolina Coelho-Oliveira, Vanessa Amaral Mendonça, Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda, Anelise Sonza, Adérito Seixas, Mario Bernardo-Filho, Danúbia da Cunha de Sá-Caputo

“…<b>Objective</b>: This systematic review aims to summarize the scientific evidence on the impact of physical exercise on body composition and functionality in individuals with COPD. …”
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Resistance and Impact Training During Weight Loss Improves Physical Function and Body Composition in Older Adults With Obesity by Jakub Mesinovic, Anoohya Gandham, Mavil May Cervo, Paul Jansons, Costas Glavas, Michael Braude, Juan Pena Rodriguez, Barbora De Courten, Ayse Zengin, Belinda R. Beck, Peter R. Ebeling, David Scott

“…Changes in physical function (primary outcome: gait speed) and body composition were compared between groups. …”
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