Complex Loci in human and mouse genomes. by Pär G Engström, Harukazu Suzuki, Noriko Ninomiya, Altuna Akalin, Luca Sessa, Giovanni Lavorgna, Alessandro Brozzi, Lucilla Luzi, Sin Lam Tan, Liang Yang, Galih Kunarso, Edwin Lian-Chong Ng, Serge Batalov, Claes Wahlestedt, Chikatoshi Kai, Jun Kawai, Piero Carninci, Yoshihide Hayashizaki, Christine Wells, Vladimir B Bajic, Valerio Orlando, James F Reid, Boris Lenhard, Leonard Lipovich

“…In a case study on homeotic loci, we observed extensive transcription of nonconserved sequences on the noncoding strand, implying that the presence rather than the sequence of these transcripts is of functional importance. …”
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TROLL 4.0: representing water and carbon fluxes, leaf phenology, and intraspecific trait variation in a mixed-species individual-based forest dynamics model – Part 2: Model evaluat... by S. Schmitt, S. Schmitt, S. Schmitt, F. J. Fischer, J. G. C. Ball, N. Barbier, M. Boisseaux, D. Bonal, B. Burban, X. Chen, G. Derroire, G. Derroire, G. Derroire, J. W. Lichstein, D. Nemetschek, N. Restrepo-Coupe, S. Saleska, G. Sellan, P. Verley, G. Vincent, C. Ziegler, J. Chave, I. Maréchaux

“…The simulated canopy height distribution showed a high correlation coefficient (CC) with observed aerial and satellite data (CC <span class="inline-formula">&gt;</span> 0.92), while the species and functional composition were well represented (CC <span class="inline-formula">&gt;</span> 0.75). …”
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Quality of Life Following High-Intensity Rehabilitation Programme After Total Knee Arthroplasties by Khalid H. Alzahrani, Dhuha A. Al Hazmi, Shahad S. Al Juaid, Abdan Bin Sayeed, Ibrahim Alramadhani, Mazen M. Tayeb, Rabab S. Zaghlol

“…Assessments of QoL and function were conducted preoperatively and at 4,12, and 24 weeks postoperatively using the Western Ontario McMaster Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), 12-Item ShortForm Health Survey (SF-12) and Barthel Index.Results: Significant improvements were observed in pain, stiffness, physical function, and overall QoL at all post-intervention time points (p<0.05). …”
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BDNF Val66Met polymorphism moderates associations between physical activity and neurocognitive outcomes in older adults by Claire J. Cadwallader, Anna M. VandeBunte, D. Luke Fischer, Coty Chen, Valentina E. Diaz, Shannon Y. Lee, Brandon Chan, Argentina Lario‐Lago, Julio C. Rojas, Eliana Marisa Ramos, Jessica E. Rexach, Jennifer S. Yokoyama, Joel H. Kramer, Emily W. Paolillo, Rowan Saloner, Kaitlin B. Casaletto

“…Habitual PA levels were operationalized via average daily step count. Composite z‐scores were calculated for cognitive domains of memory and executive functioning. …”
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Effects of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum HNU082 intervention on fungi and bacteriophages in different intestinal segments of mice by Xinlei Liu, Zhe Han, Wenyao Ma, Weipeng Cui, Dongyu Zhen, Shuaiming Jiang, Jiachao Zhang

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Gut microbiota profile in newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients: an exploratory pilot study in southern India by Tejaswini Baral, Shaik Mohammad Abdul Fayaz, Mohan K. Manu, Chandrashekar Udyavara Kudru, Jitendra Singh, Chiranjay Mukhopadhyay, Mahadev Rao, Kavitha Saravu, Sonal Sekhar Miraj

“…However, broader shifts in composition were not observed. At the genus level, specific taxa were upregulated or downregulated in PTB patients compared to HC. …”
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CITMIC: Comprehensive Estimation of Cell Infiltration in Tumor Microenvironment based on Individualized Intercellular Crosstalk by Xilong Zhao, Jiashuo Wu, Jiyin Lai, Bingyue Pan, Miao Ji, Xiangmei Li, Yalan He, Junwei Han

“…Interestingly, these features are found to be particularly effective in assessing the prognosis of high‐stage patients, and this method is applied to multiple high‐stage adenocarcinomas, where more significant prognostic performance is also observed. In conclusion, CITMIC offers a more comprehensive description of TME cell composition by considering cell‐cell crosstalk, providing an important reference for the discovery of predictive biomarkers and the development of new therapeutic strategies.…”
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Lucinid-associated microbial community divergence in peri-mangrove ecosystems by Junhui Shi, Junhui Shi, Yang Guo, Shi Jin, Kuan Zhao, Fei Li, Zhaoshan Zhong, Huan Zhang, Jianhua Zhang, Minxiao Wang

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Enhanced water adsorption properties of Ti3C2Tx MXene/bentonite thin films for highly sensitive humidity sensing by Hiroya Morotomi, Yuki Matsunaga, Lijun Liu, Hisashi Sugime, Jun Hirotani

“…This material’s effectiveness stems from its abundant hydrophilic functional groups and high electrical conductivity. …”
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Ecosystem changes in deep Eastern Mediterranean: a comparison between 1989 and 2023 by Alessandra Kostantchouk, Cristina Gambi, Marco Lo Martire, Cinzia Corinaldesi, Antonio Dell’Anno, Michael Tangherlini, Roberto Danovaro

“…Major ecosystem changes have been observed in different oceanic regions and have also been reported in the deep sea as a result of complex physical and biological interactions. …”
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Phycobacteria Biodiversity, Selected Isolation, and Bioactivity Elucidation of New Bacterial Species of Highly Toxic Marine Dinoflagellate <i>Alexandrium minutum</i> amtk4 by Xiaoling Zhang, Zekang Pan, Jinkai Zhang, Bingqian Liu, Qiao Yang

“…Phycosphere niches host rich, unique microbial consortia that harbor complex algae–bacteria interactions with fundamental significance in underpinning most functions of aquatic ecological processes. Therefore, harvesting the uncultured phycobacteria is crucial for understanding the intricate mechanisms governing these dynamic interactions. …”
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Effect of injection molded micro-structured polystyrene surfaces on proliferation of MC3T3-E1 cells by G. Lucchetta, M. Sorgato, E. Zanchetta, G. Brusatin, E. Guidi, R. Di Liddo, M. T. Conconi

“…Secondly, osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells adhesion and proliferation on the replicated substrates were assessed as a function of micro topography parameters, such as pillars diameter, aspect ratio and spacing. …”
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Analysis of microbial communities in allogeneic matured muskrat musk and natural musk by Chengli Zheng, Youhao Wu, Guijun Zhao, Dejun Zeng, Xiaolan Feng, Chenglu Zhang, Hang Jie, Jibin Zhu

“…According to PICRUSt2 analysis, energy metabolism and amino acid metabolism were the most prominently represented functional categories in D2. Additionally, functional changes were observed in S2 compared to D1. …”
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Studies on Morphological Evolution of Gravure-Printed ZnO Thin Films Induced by Low-Temperature Vapor Post-Treatment by Giuliano Sico, Vincenzo Guarino, Carmela Borriello, Maria Montanino

“…In recent years, the morphology control of semiconductor nanomaterials has been attracting increasing attention toward maximizing their functional properties and reaching their end use in real-world devices. …”
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Alterations in Gut Microbiota Correlate With Hematological Injuries Induced by Radiation in Beagles by Zongyu Huang, Likun Wang, Jianghui Tong, Yong Zhao, Hui Ling, Yazhou Zhou, Yafang Tan, Xiaohui Xiong, Yefeng Qiu, Yujing Bi, Zhiyuan Pan, Ruifu Yang

“…Metagenomic functions prediction demonstrated that 26 altered KEGG pathways were significantly enriched on Day 14 and 35 postradiation. …”
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Knee strength balance ratios are not affected by aging among male runners by Ronaldo Alves da Cunha, Vinícius Ribeiro dos Anjos Souza, Lavínia Vivan, Aldo Seffrin, Claudio Andre Barbosa de Lira, Katja Weiss, Beat Knechtle, Marilia Santos Andrade

“…Objectives: This study aimed to assess thigh muscular strength, conventional and functional strength balance ratios, and muscle quality in well-trained male runners aged 20–70 yr. …”
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Fabrication of Hybrid Materials Based on Waste Polyethylene/Porous Activated Metakaolinite Nanocomposite as an Efficient Membrane for Heavy Metal Desalination Processes by Mahmoud F. Mubarak, Mohamed A. Zayed, Ayman Nafady, Abeer E. L. Shahawy

“…Hybrid nanostructure materials derived from activated metakaolinite are of growing importance due to their intriguing structural/functional properties and promising biomedical/environmental applications, especially designing desalination membranes. …”
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Facile synthesis of Fe3O4 via co-precipitation method: The role of Moringa oleifera in substituting chemical reducing agents by Rizqi A’mal Hibatullah Tabrani, Ganesha Antarnusa, Fazri Firdaus

“…FTIR spectra revealed shifts in Fe-O vibrational modes and the appearance of new peaks, indicating interactions with functional groups in the MO extract. TEM images indicated a morphological transformation from rod-like to more spherical and homogeneous particles. …”
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Ecological fitness impairments induced by chronic exposure to polyvinyl chloride nanospheres in Daphnia magna by Andrea Masseroni, Lorenzo Federico, Sara Villa

“…Furthermore, the chemical composition appears to be a pivotal factor in the onset of these effects. …”
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Complete Colombian Caribbean loggerhead turtle mitochondrial genome: tRNA structure analysis and revisited marine turtle phylogeny by Javier Hernández-Fernández, Katherin Otálora

“…Sequence annotation of the assembled molecule revealed an organization and number of coding and functional units as reported for other vertebrate mitogenomes. …”
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