Increased heterogeneity and task-related reconfiguration of functional connectivity during a lexicosemantic task in autism by Apeksha Sridhar, R. Joanne Jao Keehn, Molly Wilkinson, Yangfeifei Gao, Michael Olson, Lisa E Mash, Kalekirstos Alemu, Ashley Manley, Ksenija Marinkovic, Ralph-Axel Müller, Annika Linke

“…Findings on intrinsic functional connectivity (FC) or task-induced FC in ASD have been inconsistent including both over- and underconnectivity and diverse regional patterns. …”
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The Neuromusculoskeletal Modeling Pipeline: MATLAB-based model personalization and treatment optimization functionality for OpenSim by Claire V. Hammond, Spencer T. Williams, Marleny M. Vega, Di Ao, Geng Li, Robert M. Salati, Kayla M. Pariser, Mohammad S. Shourijeh, Ayman W. Habib, Carolynn Patten, Benjamin J. Fregly

“…Standardized interventions have produced suboptimal functional outcomes due to the unique treatment needs of each patient. …”
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Osteogenic and Antibacterial Response of Levofloxacin-Loaded Mesoporous Nanoparticles Functionalized with <i>N</i>-Acetylcysteine by Alberto Polo-Montalvo, Natividad Gómez-Cerezo, Mónica Cicuéndez, Blanca González, Isabel Izquierdo-Barba, Daniel Arcos

“…Herein we propose a nanosystem composed of mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticles (MBGN) loaded with levofloxacin and functionalized with N-acetylcysteine (NAC), aiming to offer an alternative to current treatments. …”
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Identification of biological rhythms related GIGANTEA genes in tomato and functional analysis under heat stress by Xiting Yang, Shuchao Huang, Wei Li, Zhaozhuang Li, Zhiqi Xu, Wenhao Zhou, Xin Meng, Yandong Xie, Shuya Wang, Li Jin, Ning Jin, Jian Lyu, Jihua Yu

“…These findings provide a foundation for further research into its functional role and potential molecular mechanisms of heat tolerance in tomato.…”
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Seminal plasma proteomics of asymptomatic COVID-19 patients reveals disruption of male reproductive function by Jialyu Huang, Yufang Su, Jiawei Wang, Zheng Fang, Yiwei Zhang, Hong Chen, Xinxia Wan, Yuanhuan Xiong, Ning Song, Houyang Chen, Xingwu Wu

“…Abstract Background A considerable proportion of males suffer from asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection, while the effect on reproductive function and underlying pathomechanisms remain unclear. …”
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Platelet aggregation function test for children in order to determine the normative values in different age groups by O. B. Gordeeva, M. S. Karaseva, M. A. Babaikina, N. D. Vashakmadze, M. A. Soloshenko, O. Ya. Smirnova, D. S. Ovchinnikov

“…Meanwhile complete blood count cannot completely reflect changes in the patient's platelet step of hemostasis. For more comprehensive assessment of platelet function in the initial step of the hemostasis it is necessary to evaluate the function of platelets in the whole blood. …”
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Landscape complexity and edge effects shape bird community composition and filter functional traits in villages by Tamás Lakatos, András Báldi, Zoltán Benkő, Róbert Gallé, Dávid Korányi, István Kovács, Zoltán László, Jenő J. Purger, Krisztina Sándor, Gábor Seress, István Urák, Péter Batáry

“…Our results showed that landscape complexity and within-village position were key determinants of bird functional trait variation. We observed a shift towards carnivorous (also in the case of nestling diet) and more ground nesters at village edges and in complex landscapes. …”
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Study on the role of FGF13 in the repair of inferior alveolar nerve injury by regulating mitochondrial function by JIAO Yi, SUN Xinrong, LIU Weicai

“…The underlying mechanism may be related to the regulation of mitochondrial function and the promotion of mitochondrial homeostasis.…”
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The role of B lymphocyte subsets in nephrotic syndrome: functions, mechanisms, clinical significance and future perspectives by Yuheng Liao, Yuheng Liao, Yuheng Liao, Haofei Hu, Haofei Hu, Qijun Wan, Qijun Wan, Haiying Song, Haiying Song, Haiying Song

“…Age factors significantly influence B cell development, function, and therapeutic response, with notable differences between pediatric and adult patients in B cell subset distribution, treatment efficacy, and pharmacokinetics. …”
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Clonidine and dexmedetomidine for controlled hypotension during functional endoscopic sinus surgery: a comparative study by Erick Namegabe Mugabo, Yvette Masime Kulimushi, Gregor Pollach, Rania Abdelazim Sabra, Ragab Saad Beltagy, Furaha Nzanzu Blaise Pascal

“…Abstract Background Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is minimally invasive, ambulatory endoscopic surgical procedure usually performed in most paranasal sinus diseases. …”
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Robot-assisted exercise improves gait and physical function in older adults: a usability study by Su-Hyun Lee, Eunmi Kim, Jinuk Kim, Hwang-Jae Lee, Yun-Hee Kim

“…Abstract Background With increasing age, individuals are more likely to experience physical disabilities, functional declines, and mobility limitations. …”
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A Cross-sectional Study to Assess the Association Between Middle Ear Function and Sinonasal Infections by Mayur Ingale, Rose Johnson, James Thomas, Vinod Shinde, Manu S. Babu, Vandana Arvind

“…Future research with larger, diverse populations and longitudinal designs could provide more robust and generalizable insights. Results: Out of 50 patients, 32 (64%) were males and 18 (36%) females. …”
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Endophytic Diversity in Sicilian Olive Trees: Identifying Optimal Conditions for a Functional Microbial Collection by Dalila Crucitti, Stefano Barone, Salvadora Navarro-Torre, Paola Quatrini, Francesco Carimi, Tiziano Caruso, Davide Pacifico

“…This research highlights the significant diversity and functional potential of Mediterranean olive endophytes. …”
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Multilevel brain functional connectivity and task-based representations explaining heterogeneity in major depressive disorder by Qi Liu, Xinqi Zhou, Chunmei Lan, Xiaolei Xu, Yuanshu Chen, Taolin Chen, Jinhui Wang, Bo Zhou, Dezhong Yao, Keith M. Kendrick, Benjamin Becker, Weihua Zhao

“…In this study, both static and model-based dynamic functional connectivity were employed as predictive variables in the normative model to map multilevel functional developmental trajectories and determined clusters of distinguishable MDD subgroups in a large multi-site resting fMRI dataset of 2428 participants (healthy controls: N = 1128; MDD: N = 1300). …”
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Clinical and functional outcomes of masquelet technique for treating Fracture-related Infections(FRIs) in shoulder girdle by Jingshu Fu, Jie Shen, Shulin Wang, Dong Sun, Xiaohua Wang, Shengpeng Yu, Zhao Xie, Hongri Wu

“…However, patients aged ≥ 60 years (p = 0.004) and those with prolonged infection duration (p=0.002) were more likely to experience poor functional outcomes. …”
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Dietary Branched‐Chain Amino Acids Modify Postinfarct Cardiac Remodeling and Function in the Murine Heart by Daniel C. Nguyen, Collin K. Wells, Madison S. Taylor, Yania Martinez‐Ondaro, Richa Singhal, Kenneth R. Brittian, Robert E. Brainard, Joseph B. Moore, Bradford G. Hill

“…Conclusions A low BCAA diet mitigates eccentric cardiomyocyte remodeling and loss of cardiac function after MI in mice, with dietary effects more prominent in males.…”
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Noninvasive identification and therapeutic implications of supernormal left ventricular contractile phenotype by Yi Wang, Lixue Yin

“…Left ventricular (LV) function is typically evaluated through LV ejection fraction (EF), a robust indicator of risk, showing a nonlinear increase in mortality rates below 40%. …”
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Clinical significance of the abnormal Doppler spectrum of renal blood flow in patients with long-term transplant dysfunction by V. V. Yakymenko

“…The purpose of the work – to study the Doppler ultrasound measurements of renal transplant blood flow in patients with efficient depuration function and renal graft dysfunction in the late postoperative period following KT. …”
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Effect of deterioration of swallowing functions on the frailty status in older adults: a longitudinal cohort study by En-Chih Weng, Yoko Hasegawa, Tasuku Yoshimoto, Ma. Therese Sta. Maria, Koutatsu Nagai, Naoko Sato, Kana Tokumoto, Kazuhiro Hori, Hiroshi Kusunoki, Hiromitsu Kishimoto, Ken Shinmura

“…Abstract Background Deterioration of swallowing function (DSF) is common among aging adults and can lead to negative health outcomes such as increased risk of malnutrition. …”
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Inosine Improves Functional Recovery and Cell Morphology Following Compressive Spinal Cord Injury in Mice by Ricardo Cardoso, Fellipe Soares dos Santos Cardoso, Bruna dos Santos Ramalho, Guilherme dos Santos Maria, Roberta Ramos Cavalcanti, Tiago Bastos Taboada, Juliana Silva de Almeida, Ana Maria Blanco Martinez, Fernanda Martins de Almeida

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