Influence of melanin and macrophage activation on hearing loss in SLC26A4 deficient mice. by Natsuki Aoki, Ayako Maruyama, Toru Miwa, Natsuko Kurata, Keiji Honda, Yoshiyuki Kawashima, Takeshi Tsutsumi, Taku Ito

“…Three-dimensional morphometric analyses revealed that macrophages in pigmented Slc26a4Δ/Δ mice were significantly larger, more rounded, and structurally distinct from those in albino mice, suggesting divergent activation states. …”
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A convenient broad-host counterselectable system endowing rapid genetic manipulations of Kluyveromyces lactis and other yeast species by Yanli Zheng, Yuhui Deng, Ping Hu, Shiqing Wang, Jiawen Wu, Siqi Luo, Lei Lei, Jiangke Yang, Wenfang Peng

“…This Frs2v-based counterselection helped us attain scarless gene replacement in K. lactis without any prior engineering of the host cells. More importantly, counterselection with this system was proven to be functionally efficient also in Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Komagataella phaffii, suggestive of a broader application scope of the system in various yeast hosts. …”
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Carbon and water footprints within an environmental laboratory: Water, energy, and packaging management strategies by María F. Manobanda-Lisintuña, Cristina A. Villamar-Ayala

“…Environmental laboratories can be spaces where water, energy, and resources can be used more efficiently. The objective of this study is to evaluate the carbon and water footprints present in an environmental laboratory based on water, energy, and resource (packaging) management. …”
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Sulfur/reduced graphite oxide and dual-anion solid polymer‒electrolyte integrated structure for high-loading practical all-solid-state lithium–sulfur batteries by Eun Mi Kim, Jinseok Han, Guk-Tae Kim, Huan Li, Meng Yang Cui, Ganghwan Park, Dong-Ho Baek, Bo Jin, Sang Mun Jeong, Jae-Kwang Kim

“…The resulting S/rGO-based solid-state Li–S batteries exhibited more stable performance than Li–S batteries using liquid electrolytes did, indicating that the dual-anion SPE layer effectively suppressed dendritic Li formation and the shuttle effect with high ionic conductivity. …”
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Genomic and Fermentation Characterization of <i>Kluyveromyces marxianus</i> and <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> in Root Extract-Based Low-Alcohol Beverage by Eun-Ju Lee, Seung-Hyun Choi, Min-Ju Seo, A-Reum Lee, Chan-Song Jang, Woong-Kwon Kwak, Jung-Ki Kwak, Jae-Ho Lee, Won-Joo Yoon, Seok-Min Yoon

“…Fermentation is widely recognized for enhancing the sensory attributes and nutritional value in foods, with recent research focusing on non-alcoholic and root-based functional beverages. In this study, the genomic and fermentation characteristics of <i>Kluyveromyces marxianus</i> LRCC8279 (KM8279) and <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> LRCC8293 (SC8293) were analyzed, specifically for their application in root extract-based low-alcohol fermentations. …”
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The Application of Variable Weight Theory on the Suitability Evaluation of Urban Underground Space Development and Utilization for Urban Resilience and Sustainability by Hongnian Chen, Xianfeng Tan, Yan Zhang, Bo Hu, Shuming Xu, Zhenfen Dai, Zhengxuan Zhang, Hanxiang Xiong, Xiaoqing Song, Danyuan Luo

“…We strongly recommend that this framework be highly promoted in future research and strongly encourage future studies to place greater emphasis on the ultimate goal of achieving the SDGs by 2030 during updates to models, variable weight functions, factors, and frameworks.…”
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Simulations of divertor designs that spatially separate power and particle exhaust using mid-leg divertor particle pumping by J.H. Yu, R.S. Wilcox, R. Maurizio, A. Holm, S.L. Allen, W. Choi, M.E. Fenstermacher, M. Groth, A.W. Leonard, A.G. McLean, F. Scotti, M.W. Shafer

“…The mid-leg pump design spatially separates the two primary functions of a divertor (power handling and particle exhaust), with the majority of power dissipation occurring near the target plate and particle exhaust taking place further upstream. …”
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H3K4 methylation regulates development, DNA repair, and virulence in Mucorales by Macario Osorio-Concepción, Carlos Lax, Damaris Lorenzo-Gutiérrez, José Tomás Cánovas-Márquez, Ghizlane Tahiri, Eusebio Navarro, Ulrike Binder, Francisco Esteban Nicolás, Victoriano Garre

“…Here, we dissected the functional role of Set1, a histone methyltransferase that catalyzes the methylation of H3K4, which is associated with the activation of gene transcription and virulence. …”
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Multi-omics of a model bacterial consortium deciphers details of chitin decomposition in soil by Ryan McClure, Albert Rivas-Ubach, Kim K. Hixson, Yuliya Farris, Marci Garcia, Robert Danczak, Michelle Davison, Vanessa L. Paurus, Janet K. Jansson

“…This information provides a basis for understanding how more complex soil microbial communities interact in nature.…”
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Mental and somatic health burdens of hypochondriacal disorder in higher education: national study among Norwegian students by Kari-Elise Frøystad Veddegjærde, Jens Christoffer Skogen, Ingvard Wilhelmsen, Børge Sivertsen

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Infrastructure Determinants of Social Vulnerability of the Population by Mariana Bil, Nazariy Popadynets, Tetiana Vlasenko, Yaroslav Landovskyy, Oryslava Hrafska, Iryna Andrushkiv, Nadiya Kubrak

“…Improving the research methodology and practice of regulating the social vulnerability of the population requires more attention to infrastructural impacts. Conceptualization of the infrastructural determinants provisions of social vulnerability presupposes a scientific substantiation of the role in creating favourable social conditions and ensuring the resilience of the social system to risks. …”
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Almond Hull Extract Valorization: From Waste to Food Recovery to Counteract <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Formation and Mature Biofilm by Sara D’Arcangelo, Debora Santonocito, Luciano Messina, Valentina Greco, Alessandro Giuffrida, Carmelo Puglia, Mara Di Giulio, Rosanna Inturri, Susanna Vaccaro

“…The increase in food waste accumulation needs innovative valorization strategies that not only reduce environmental impacts but also provide functional applications. This study investigates the potential of almond hulls, an abundant agricultural by-product, as a source of bioactive compounds. …”
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Proactive and reactive movement behaviours shape the antipredator sequence in a large herbivore by Charlotte Vanderlocht, Benjamin Robira, Andrea Corradini, Simone Dal Farra, Federico Ossi, Davide Righetti, Heidi C. Hauffe, Luca Pedrotti, Francesca Cagnacci

“…This reaction was even more evident when the environment was unfamiliar, underlining the importance of memory in such reaction patterns. …”
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Effect of Lonicera caerulea Berry Polyphenol Extract on Wheat Starch and the Quality of Noodles by Fanna MENG, Yifan SUN, Po LIU, Binghao LIU, Ruixin WANG, Suwen LIU

“…This provides recommendations for the development of functional foods with a low GI value.…”
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Biotype and host relatedness influence the composition of bacterial microbiomes in Schizaphis graminum aphids by Yan M. Crane, Yan M. Crane, Charles F. Crane, Charles F. Crane, Christian Webb, Christian Webb, Brandon J. Schemerhorn, Brandon J. Schemerhorn

“…Read counts of eight of 78 examined genera were more than 90% restricted to a single replicate of a single treatment. …”
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Green synthesis of bimetallic Ag-ZnO nanocomposite using polyherbal extract for antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activity by Shanmugam K．S, Ramkumar Lakshmanan, Jagadeesan R, Maghimaa M, Hemapriya N, S. Suresh

“…The anti-microbial activity of the formulated Ag-ZnO NCs was more effective than the extract against all tested pathogens. …”
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The use of flowable bulk-fill resin composite entire cavity is a less time-consuming approach for occluso-proximal restorations in primary teeth by Clara Cavagnoli Mendes, Cleber Paradzinski Cavalheiro, Carolina Lopes da Silva, José Carlos Pettorossi Imparato, Tathiane Larissa Lenzi

“…Discussion: The use of flowable resin composites to fill the whole cavity is attractive in clinical practice, considering the limited functional time of primary teeth and the varying cooperation of the child patient. …”
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Research on the method of improving carbon storage capacity of a new low calcium CO2 storage binder: Based on the recycling of heavy metal Ba ions by Haole Wang, Di Ma, Jiayi Zhang, Weiyin Song, Songhui Liu, Xuemao Guan, Yadong Bian, Jianping Zhu

“…Furthermore, average bond length, volume and distortion index of Ca–O polyhedra increase after Ba ion doping indicating structural distortion resulting in more active sites for potential high carbonation reactivity. …”
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Prevalence of disability in Iranian older adults in Tehran, Iran: A population-based study by Vahid Rashedi, Mohsen Asadi-Lari, Mahshid Foroughan, Ahmad Delbari, Reza Fadayevatan

“…There were statistically significant differences in terms of age, BMI, and educational background between the group of individuals who reported one or more types of disability and the group of individuals reporting none. …”
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Modified 1-min sit-to-stand test for evaluating exercise capacity in pulmonary fibrosis by Ingrid Berger, Sadek Mortada, Clémence Gachie, Hélène Beaussier, Emmanuelle Sacco, Gilles Chatellier, Audrey Fels, Marine Cachanado, Jean-Marc Naccache

“…Question The reference test for the functional evaluation of pulmonary fibrosis (PF) during exercise is the 6-min walk test (6MWT). …”
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