Differences in the functional use of two migratory stopovers by humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). by Raphael Mayaud, Joshua N Smith, David Peel, Craig Wilson, Wally Franklin, Tim Stevens, Susan Bengtson Nash

“…Moreton Bay is a newly identified migratory stopover for Australia's east coast humpback whale population. Understanding the functional roles of stopovers is essential for a holistic understanding of population dynamics and connectivity. …”
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Unlocking the role of ClDYAD in initiating meiosis: A functional analysis in watermelon by Xixi Wu, Yangyuqi Zhang, Wenxin Li, Chunhui Tian, Qin Feng, Jiafa Wang, Yanfeng Zhang, Shujuan Tian, Li Yuan

“…In this study, we utilized CRISPR/Cas9 technology to target ClDYAD, a homolog of the meiosis-related genes AtDYAD and OsAM1, and conducted functional analysis to explore the initiation of meiosis in watermelon. …”
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Integration of Gill and Intestinal Osmoregulatory Functions to Assess the Smoltification Window in Atlantic Salmon by Jonás I. Silva-Marrero, Floriana Lai, Sigurd O. Handeland, Cindy Pedrosa, Virginie Gelebart, Pablo Balseiro, Juan Fuentes, Ivar Rønnestad, Ana S. Gomes

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The effect of core muscle fatigue on the functional movement screening scores in female athletes by Shadab Bastam, Mohammad Rahimi, Hashem Piri, Mostafa Bafrouei

“…Background: The functional movement screen is developed to examine individual’s movement patterns through seven functional tasks.Aim: This study was conducted to examine the effect of core muscle fatigue on functional movement screening (FMS) scores in female athletes.Materials and Methods: The study has a pre-test-post-test design. …”
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Evolutionary Dynamics and Functional Conservation of <i>amh</i> Signaling in Teleost Lineages by Lingqun Zhang, Qingke Zhang, Kai Hu, Wei Lu, Weigang Li, Fengchi Wang, Jie Cheng

“…However, their evolution and function in reproduction among diverse teleost lineages may represent species-specific patterns and still need more explanation. …”
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Cardiac Hemodynamics, Tissue Oxygenation, and Functional Capacity in Post-COVID-19 Patients by Elizane Poquiviqui do Nascimento, Larissa Fernanda Estevam do Nascimento, Lhara de Freitas Castro, Vilena Cavalcante de Barros, Emily Rachel Pereira Bandeira, Thiago Bezerra Wanderley e Lima, Matías Otto-Yáñez, Guilherme Augusto de Freitas Fregonezi, Vanessa Regiane Resqueti

“…<i>Conclusions</i>: The post-COVID-19 subjects exhibited a reduction in functional capacity, changes in hemodynamic responses related to cardiac and systemic vascular resistance, and a similar pattern of muscle oxygen delivery and consumption in both tests…”
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Neurochemical and molecular characteristics of altered brain functional activity in the anti-NMDAR encephalitis by Xiarong Gong, Wei Li, Chengsi Luo, Yanghua Tian, Jiaojian Wang, Yuan Gao, Yuanyuan Guo, Meiling Chen, Qiang Meng

“…To explore the neurochemical, molecular and cellular signatures underlying altered brain functional activity, we conducted neuroimaging-neurotransmitter, neuroimaging-transcriptome regression analyses and cell type enrichment analysis, linking aberrant fractional amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations (fALFF) and regional homogeneity (ReHo) patterns with PET-derived receptor maps and transcriptomic profiles from the Allen Human Brain Atlas (AHBA). …”
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Immunopathogenetic features of the functioning of congenital immunity in children with dental and disabling somatic pathology by M. A. Havrylenko, Т. Ye. Shumna

“…Purpose.To study the immunopathogenetic mechanisms of the functioning of congenital immunity in children with dental and disabling somatic pathology. …”
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Effects of “Grain for Green” program on soil hydraulic properties: A meta-analysis by Jiao Yang, Huan Ma, Rongfei Zhang, Wei Ji

“…Aiming to understand the influence of soil hydrologic functions by GGP, a literature review and subsequent meta-analysis were conducted based on the evaluated literature data. …”
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Bioprinting approaches in cardiac tissue engineering to reproduce blood-pumping heart function by Minji Kim, Dong Gyu Hwang, Jinah Jang

“…Although numerous studies have been conducted in various fields to increase the functionality of heart tissue to be similar to reality, there are still many difficulties in reproducing the blood-pumping function of the heart. …”
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Gut Microbiome Diversity and Uric Acid in Serum and Urine by Cecilie Ness, Dmitri Svistounov, Marit D. Solbu, Natalia Petrenya, Neoma Boardman, Kirsti Ytrehus, Trond G. Jenssen, Andrew Holmes, Stephen J. Simpson, Svetlana N. Zykova

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Biomechanics of landing in gymnasts: a scoping review by Kateřina Pavlasová, Lucia Bizovská, Aleš Gába, Roman Farana, Miroslav Janura

“…This scoping review aimed to map methodologies used to assess landing biomechanics in gymnasts, focusing on muscle function and stability. Four research questions were formed, addressing common methodological approaches, factors affecting stability, and the relationships between muscle function, strength, and stability during landing. …”
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Importance of the actual plant height in modulating the within-community spectrum of plant form and function by Dong He, En-Rong Yan, En-Rong Yan, Li-Ting Zheng, Yan-Jun Song, Xiao-Dong Yang, Wen-Hui You, J. Hans C. Cornelissen

“…Additionally, we explored how Hact-driven trait variations align with vertical patterns of microclimates. Results showed stronger correlations between leaf traits and Hact at the community level, except for leaf area. …”
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Intraoperative Nerve Mapping and Visualization System: Optimal Neurological Function Preservation in Schwannoma Surgery by Wenjianlong Zhou, Xiaoyi Shi, Qin Xu, Xiangxiang Liu, Junshi Li, Hui Qiao, Lirui Yang, Baowang Li, Liangpeng Chen, Yuan Zhang, Xiudong Guan, Shunchang Ma, Zhongyan Wang, Linhao Yuan, Jiang Li, Tieqiang Zhang, Deling Li, Dong Huang, Zhihong Li, Wang Jia

“…To address this limitation, we introduced a multi‐channel flexible microelectrode array (FMEA) characterized by its exceptional resolution, consistent conductivity, and unwavering electrical properties. FMEA conforms precisely to the uneven tumor surface during IONM, capturing detailed spatiotemporal patterns of neural signals. …”
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Effect of External Sensory Integration on Motor Functional Disorder In Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (Adhd) - A Pilot Study by Chhavi Kumar Sharma, Shahiduz Zafar

“…The interventions were administered over six months, with assessments conducted at baseline and post-intervention using Conner’s Teacher Rating Scale, Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM), and the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire. …”
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Prevalence of Thyroid Dysfunction and Antithyroid Antibodies in North India by Cherry Bansal, Amanpreet Singh, Pragya Pandey

“… Background: Thyroid hormones control metabolism and growth functions. Incidence of thyroid dysfunction – hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and autoimmune disorders are on the rise. …”
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Electroencephalographic criteria of the functional outcome prognosis in the acute period of spontaneous supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage by O. А. Koziolkin, A. A. Kuznietsov

“…Independent association with the risk of unfavorable functional outcome of SSICH in the acute period was proved for the following indexes of the spectral analysis of EEG pattern in the first 2 days from the onset of the disease: the relative delta band spectral power in the affected hemisphere (OR (95 % CI) = 1.18 (1.11–1.25), P ˂ 0.0001) and the fronto-occipital rhythm gradient of beta band in the affected hemisphere (OR (95 % CI) = 0.0007 (0.0001–0.0293), P = 0.0001). …”
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Analysis of structure and function of natural air-conditioning elements in the traditional context of Bandar-Lengeh by Hamed Mohammadi Mazraeh, Mohammadbagher Kabirsaber

“…Bandar-Lengeh features a stable pattern in the local architecture of South Iran, including two operative natural air-conditioning elements: Moshabak and Wind catchers. …”
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Gastric juice MicroRNAs as biomarkers for functional dyspepsia: an observational case-control study by Radu A. Farcas, Teodora Surdea-Blaga, Ştefan Popa, Flaviu Rusu, Alexandra Chira, Cristina Sabo, Vlad-Ionuţ Nechita, Liviuţa Budişan, Oana Zanoaga, Ioana Berindan-Neagoe, Ioana Berindan-Neagoe, Ioana Berindan-Neagoe, Ştefan Strilciuc, Dan L. Dumitrascu

“…Background and aimsMicroRNAs (miRNAs, miRs) are stable RNA molecules that regulate gene expression and hold promise as biomarkers. Functional dyspepsia (FD), a complex gastrointestinal disorder, is characterized by motility dysfunction, visceral hypersensitivity, and gut microbiome alterations. …”
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Allele-specific methylation of SSTR4 associated with aging and cognitive functions in patients with schizophrenia. by Rongrong Zhao, Huihui Shi, Yanqiu Wang, Tao Jiang, Yahui Xu

“…In this study, we conducted an integration of publicly available datasets and identified allele-specific methylation patterns in SSTR4. …”
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