Body composition changes and clinical outcomes in pediatric cystic fibrosis during 24 months of lumacaftor ivacaftor therapy based on real-world data by Marcell Imrei, Adrienn F. Kéri, Éva Gács, Ildikó Gönczi, Melinda Meláth, Éva Kosaras, Botond Demeter, Csaba Péterfia, Klára Vass, Gyöngyi Székely, Klementina Ocskay, Andrea Párniczky

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FEATURES OF BIOELEMENTS ACCUMULATION BY FUNGI L. EDODES DURING CULTIVATION IN SUBSTRATES ENRICHED WITH Cr, Se, Ge, Fe CITRATES by I. Andrusyshyna, O. Velikanov, D. Bakhlukov

“…Thus, the shiitake substrate-mushroom system is a complex system where the Le Chatelier principle can be traced, synergism and atognism of micronutrients are observed in the formation of the trace element composition of the fruiting body of the fungus, depending on the substrate composition. …”
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Droughts and windstorms due to climate change increase variability in species and trait composition of a subtropical monsoon evergreen broadleaf forest in China by Wenjing Chen, Lei Liu, Daijun Liu, Josep Penuelas, Guoyi Zhou, Zhen Yu, Anchi Wu, Zhurong Wu, Langqin Hua

“…Windstorm events led to increased species dispersion but decreased trait dispersion. We observed a clear directional shift in both species and trait composition under these climatic stressors, with a more pronounced increase in trait dispersion compared to species dispersion. …”
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Effects of propolis supplementation on prooxidant-antioxidant balance, oxidative stress biomarkers, and body composition in obese patients with NAFLD: A double-blind randomized con... by Hamideh Nazari-Bonab, Mahlagha Nikbaf-Shandiz, Helda Tutunchi, Mehrangiz Ebrahimi-Mameghani

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Effect of different compatibilizers and aluminium hydroxide amount on the thermophysical and thermomechanical properties of polypropylene random copolymer/aluminium hydroxide compo... by Mustafayeva Fatima, Kakhramanov Najaf, Martynova Galina, Koseva Neli

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Changes in the Composition and Properties of Cultured Bacterial Strains of Ginseng Rhizosphere According to Soil Characteristics in the Forest and Plots by Tatiana Y. Gorpenchenko, Marina L. Sidorenko, Alexandra V. Kim, Yuliya V. Vologzhanina, Darya A. Rusakova, Yana O. Timofeeva, Polina A. Perepelkina, Vitalii M. Kazarin, Yuriy N. Zhuravlev

“…The most common phylum of cultured microorganisms was <i>Bacillota</i>, while the main differences were observed in the functional group of potassium-solubilizing bacteria belonging to the phyla <i>Pseudomonadota</i>.…”
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Effect of biological silage from Litopenaeus vannamei heads on the gut microbial composition and health of laying hens by Gloria Ochoa Mogollón, Alberto Ordinola-Zapata, Grazia Sanchez-Ochoa, Enedia Vieyra-Peña, Gloria Palacios-Pinto, Héctor Sánchez-Suárez

“…The use of the diet with BS promoted an increase in beneficial microorganisms and a reduction in harmful ones, suggesting a favorable modification in the bacterial flora composition, linked to improved intestinal health, making BS a potential functional food. …”
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Plasma‐Enhanced Magnetron Sputtering: A Novel Approach for Biofunctional Metal Nanoparticle Coatings on Reverse Osmosis Composite Membranes by Nicole Michler, Ulrike M. Hirsch, Carolin Steinert, Gregor Fritzsche, Christian E. H. Schmelzer

“…To address these issues, functional coatings utilizing metal nanoparticles (MNPs) are developed. …”
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Effects of Different Interventions Using Taekwondo, Boxing, and Elastic Band Training on Body Composition and Physical Function in Chilean Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Tria... by Edgar Vásquez-Carrasco, Jordan Hernandez-Martinez, Izham Cid-Calfucura, Eduardo Guzmán-Muñoz, Camila Ruiz, Camila Baeza, María José Márquez, Tomás Herrera-Valenzuela, Braulio Henrique Magnani Branco, Eduardo Carmine-Peña, Paulina Sepúlveda, Cristian Sandoval, Pablo Valdés-Badilla

“…Elastic bands training (EBT), by contrast, is a safe and cost-effective method that has demonstrated positive effects on functional physical parameters in this population. This study aimed to compare the effects of TKD and BOX interventions, relative to EBT, on body composition and physical function in Chilean older women. …”
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Fecal microbiota transplantation alleviates cognitive impairment by improving gut microbiome composition and barrier function in male rats of traumatic brain injury following gas e... by Xinwen Dong, Yaguang Su, Zheng Luo, Cuiying Li, Jie Gao, Xiaofeng Han, Sanqiao Yao, Weidong Wu, Linqiang Tian, Yichun Bai, Guizhi Wang, Wenjie Ren

“…FMT improved intestinal structure and up-regulated expression of tight junction proteins Claudin-1, Occludin, and ZO-1, potentially contributing to its protective effects on both brain and gut.ConclusionTransplantation of gut microbiota from healthy rats significantly enhanced cognitive function in male rats with traumatic brain injury caused by a gas explosion, through the modulation of gut microbiome composition and the improvement of both gut and brain barrier integrity via the gut-brain axis. …”
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Experience of using composite Z-score to assess delayed cognitive recovery in elderly patients who underwent surgery for colorectal cancer under intravenous or inhalation anesthesi... by I. N. Dushin, A. A. Tetenich, M. O. Kazantceva, A. A. Kotov, A. V. Emelkina, R. I. Haustov, E. N. Savina, V. V. Subbotin

“…When using propofol, the delta of the composite Z-score was statistically significantly better – 0.306 [0.078; 0.484] than when using sevoflurane – –0.121 [-0.556; 0.022] (p = 0.001), which indicated a faster recovery of cognitive functions in the postoperative period.Conclusion. …”
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Impacts of integrated meteorological and agricultural drought on global maize yields by Jiao Wang, Wenbin Liu, Dongqin Yin

“…In this study, we investigated the spatial and temporal variations in drought and its impacts on maize production using the composite agricultural drought index (CADI), which integrates the standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index (SPEI) and the standardized soil moisture index (SSMI) based on the Copula function. …”
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Menthacarin, a proprietary combination of peppermint and caraway oil, alters cultured human fecal microbiota composition, resulting in increased SCFA production by Martin D. Lehner, Philippe Ulsemer, Sandra Christochowitz

“…These effects may contribute to the clinical benefits observed with Menthacarin treatment.…”
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Functionalized recycled polyethylene terephthalate plastic by rare earth oxide for electronic device and housing infrastructure applications by Amr Antar, Medhat A. Ibrahim, M. M. Maghawry, Nasser Ayoub, Ahmed I. Ali, Dongwhi Choi, Jong Yeog Son, Galal H. Ramzy

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Effects of Fish Oil Replacement With Degossypolized Cottonseed Oil on Growth Performance, Proximate Composition, Lipid Metabolism, and Liver Function of Large Yellow Croaker (Larim... by Md. Golam Sajed Riar, Nur A Raushon, Shijie Pan, Jinze Zhang, Chukwuma Kenneth Chibuikem, Yueru Li, Kangsen Mai, Qinghui Ai

“…In conclusion, while up to 50% replacement of FO with DCSO is acceptable, surpassing this threshold adversely affects growth, liver function, lipid metabolism, and inflammatory responses in juvenile large yellow croaker.…”
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A Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet Approach for Post-Bariatric Weight Regain: A Pilot Study by Ilaria Ernesti, Mikiko Watanabe, Alfredo Genco

“…Importantly, no major adverse events were reported, with only mild constipation observed. These results suggest that VLCKDs may be a promising non-surgical approach for managing WR post-bariatric surgery, though further studies are needed to assess long-term effects, especially on renal function.…”
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DNA metabarcode analyses reveal similarities and differences in plant microbiomes of industrial hemp and medicinal Cannabis in China by Jiayang Li, Jiayang Li, Hong Zhang, Songhua Long, Wenting Li, Tuhong Wang, Jian Yu, Ying Zhou, Shuo Zou, Hongjian Zhu, Jianping Xu, Yi Cheng, Yi Cheng

“…Cannabis sativa L. is an economically significant plant, with industrial hemp (IH) and medicinal Cannabis (MC) being the two main cultivars. However, the composition and functional traits of their endophytic bacterial communities in roots and leaves are not well understood. …”
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Environmental stressors drive fungal community homogenization and diversity loss in plateau freshwater lakes by Kai Fang, Zheng-Quan Zhang, Hong-Wei Shen, Yong-Zhong Lu, Lin Yang, Zong-Long Luo

“…This study used high-throughput sequencing to investigate fungal communities in three plateau lakes (Chenghai, Erhai, and Lugu) with varying water quality, focusing on how environmental factors shape community composition. Results Significant differences in fungal α-diversity and community structure were observed across the lakes. …”
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Sex differences in anaerobic performance in CrossFit® athletes: a comparison of three different all-out tests by Tomás Ponce-García, Jerónimo García-Romero, Laura Carrasco-Fernández, Alejandro Castillo-Domínguez, Javier Benítez-Porres

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Local Forest Structure and Host Specificity Influence Liana Community Composition in a Moist Central African Forest by Begüm Kaçamak, Maxime Réjou‐Méchain, Nick Rowe, Vivien Rossi, Nicolas Barbier, Samantha Bazan, Eric Forni, Daniel Guibal, David J. Harris, Grace Jopaul Loubota Panzou, Jean‐Joël Loumeto, Eric Marcon, Bruno X. Pinho, Isaac Zombo, Sylvie Gourlet‐Fleury

“…Overall, our findings demonstrate that liana communities' structure can be much better predicted than their composition, calling for a better understanding of the implications of the large functional diversity observed in liana communities.…”
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