Effects of Environmental Chemical Pollutants on Microbiome Diversity: Insights from Shotgun Metagenomics by Seid Muhie, Aarti Gautam, John Mylroie, Bintu Sowe, Ross Campbell, Edward J. Perkins, Rasha Hammamieh, Natàlia Garcia-Reyero

“…We characterized these samples using shotgun metagenomic sequencing to assess microbiome diversity and employed chemical analyses to quantify more than 200 compounds spanning 16 broad classes, including pesticides, industrial products, personal care products, and pharmaceuticals. …”
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Synthesis of nitrogen-purged biochar and modification with hydrothermal activation: comparative assessment as adsorbents for effective elimination of Pb(II) and Cd(II) from wastewa... by Madhumonti Saha, Pabitra Kumar Biswas, Jayanta Kumar Saha, Abhijit Sarkar, Sandip Mandal, Dinesh Kumar Yadav, Sangeeta Lenka, M. Vassanda Coumar, Biraj Bandhu Basak

“…Synthesized NPBC and SABC were characterized by physical, chemical, XRD, FTIR, and SEM–EDX methods. SABC was more porous and amorphous in nature with higher specific surface area (SSA), but consisted relatively less polar surface functional groups than that of NPBC. …”
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High throughput multiplex immunoassays stratify patients according to symptom burden across the anti-Ro positive systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease spectrum by Sarah Dyball, Rudresh Shukla, Anastasia-Vasiliki Madenidou, Maya H. Buch, Ian N. Bruce, Ben Parker

“…Unsupervised hierarchical clustering of baseline NPX identified patient clusters. Functional protein association networks were visualized using String V.12.0. …”
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Cognitive behavioral therapy for ADHD predominantly inattentive presentation: randomized controlled trial of two psychological treatments by Elinor Eskilsson Strålin, Lisa B. Thorell, Tobias Lundgren, Sven Bölte, Sven Bölte, Sven Bölte, Benjamin Bohman

“…Participants and therapists reported higher satisfaction with CADDI as compared to the control group.DiscussionThis trial demonstrated that CADDI was more effective regarding behavioral activation and suggests a potential advantage of an intervention specifically targeting ADHD-I over generic CBT for ADHD. …”
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A novel peptide targeting CCR7 inhibits tumor cell lymph node metastasis by Yixuan Sun, Yuzhen Qian, Lu Qiu, Xueqin Zhu, Haoming Ning, Liwei Pang, Xiaoshuang Niu, Yi Liu, Xiuman Zhou, Guanyu Chen, Wenjie Zhai, Yanfeng Gao

“…Also, in mouse tumor model, tumor cells with elevated CCR7 expression were more susceptible to develop popliteal lymph node metastasis. …”
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Biomimetic cancer cell membrane engineered lipid nanoparticles for enhanced chemotherapy of homologous malignant tumor by Fengtian Zhang, Weihong Luo, Zhongjie Min, Longping Wu, Ziyang Wang, Yufei Wang, Wenbin Liao, Yu Liu, Weiliang Chen, Lijuan Wen

“…A particularly noteworthy approach involves the use of various cell membranes, which can impart distinctive functionalities to the nanoparticles, including specific recognition of target cells, prolonged circulation within the bloodstream, and enhanced ability to evade the immune system, as surface coatings on nanoparticles. …”
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First-Principles Study of Mechanical Properties of Pb(Zr_xTi_1−x)O₃ in the Cubic and Tetragonal Phase by Xudong Ran, Shaolan Zhou, Shaowen Zhou, Wei Lei, Lin Xiang, Yang Wu, Bingfei Hu, Jianquan Tao, Qiang Chen

“…In this study, we employed the first-principles method based on density functional theory to calculate the elastic constants, bulk modulus, shear modulus, Young’s modulus, Poisson’s ratio, and density of states for both cubic and tetragonal phases of Pb(Zr_xTi_1−x)O₃. …”
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Clinical evaluation of usefulness and effectiveness of sitting-type continuous passive motion machines in patients with total knee arthroplasty: a dual-center randomized controlled... by Byung Chan Lee, Chang-Won Moon, Woo Sung Choi, Young Mo Kim, Yong Bum Joo, Da Gyo Lee, Sook Joung Lee, Eunseok Choi, Jong Hun Ji, Dong Whan Suh, Kang Hee Cho

“…In this randomized controlled trial, we compared the efficacy of the sitting-type CPM, which can apply a more fitted arc of motion, to that of the conventional CPM. …”
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Biopsychosocial risk factors for pain in early phases of pediatric cancer treatment by Kimberly L. Klages, Ryan N. James, Zeev N. Kain, Zeev N. Kain, Zeev N. Kain, Sean Phipps, Nicole M. Alberts, Michelle A. Fortier, Michelle A. Fortier

“…This approach highlights the need for targeted interventions that address not only the physical aspects of pain but also the psychological and social contexts of patients, ensuring a more holistic and effective treatment strategy.…”
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Association between polymorphisms of <i>IL33</i> and <i>IL37</i> and atopic dermatitis by O. A. Svitich, O. Yu. Olisova, M. B. Potapova, E. A. Meremianina, N. D. Rasskazova, E. A. Belokopytova, A. A. Solodkova, A. A. Murzina, I. B. Semenova, A. G. Upatova

“…Studying the rs3811046 polymorphic marker in the IL37 gene showed that the risk of AD was almost 2 times lower for the G allele carriers and more than 2-fold higher for TT homozygous carriers. …”
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Emerging variants of concern in SARS-CoV-2 membrane protein: a highly conserved target with potential pathological and therapeutic implications by Lishuang Shen, Jennifer Dien Bard, Timothy J. Triche, Alexander R. Judkins, Jaclyn A. Biegel, Xiaowu Gai

“…The M gene encodes the most abundant viral structural protein, and is implicated in multiple viral functions, including initial attachment to the host cell via heparin sulphate proteoglycan, viral protein assembly in conjunction with the N and E genes, and enhanced glucose transport. …”
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Sustained tsunami-wave excitations and oscillations in the lagoon of a semi-enclosed atoll island in the South China Sea by Qiang Qiu, Linlin Li, Fating Li, Tingting Zheng, Jinghe Cao, Peitao Wang

“…Particularly, the plateau-shape shallow water area in the lagoon functions as a basin that traps waves to oscillate for more than 30 h, generating multiple amplified waves (∼1.5 m) in the lagoon and strong currents (>5 m/s) prevalence within shallow water area (<12 m). …”
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Integrating geographic information systems into veterinary education within the one health framework: an interdisciplinary approach by Antonio Contreras, Víctor Cuevas, Jorge Rivera-Gomis, Jorge Rivera-Gomis, Antonio Sánchez, Pelayo Acevedo, Joaquin Vicente

“…The tools employed included online GIS platforms such as the European Rabies Bulletin (ERB), free desktop applications like Epi Map from Epi Info 7 and QGIS, as well as ArcGIS Online, including its story map functionalities.ResultsThe educational pathway developed introduces GIS through a stepwise progression: (1) use of the ERB to explore official rabies data in Europe since 1977; (2) application of fictional disease data in rabbits using Epi Map and QGIS for beginners; and (3) analysis of official bovine tuberculosis sanitation campaigns in Ciudad Real (2007–2011) for more advanced users. …”
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Metastasis of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx to the Right Adrenal Gland—A Case Report by Eliza Działach, Michał Simlot, Karolina Osowiecka, Elżbieta Nowara, Jarosław Markowski, Mateusz Grajek

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Malignant adrenal tumors comprise both primary adrenal neoplasms and metastatic lesions, with the latter being significantly more common. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the larynx is a prevalent head and neck cancer that typically spreads to the cervical lymph nodes, with distant metastases being rare. …”
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autoMEA: machine learning-based burst detection for multi-electrode array datasets by Vinicius Hernandes, Anouk M. Heuvelmans, Anouk M. Heuvelmans, Valentina Gualtieri, Dimphna H. Meijer, Geeske M. van Woerden, Geeske M. van Woerden, Geeske M. van Woerden, Eliska Greplova

“…Neuronal activity in the highly organized networks of the central nervous system is the vital basis for various functional processes, such as perception, motor control, and cognition. …”
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SEGS-1 episomes generated during cassava mosaic disease enhance disease severity by Evangelista Chiunga, Evangelista Chiunga, Evangelista Chiunga, Catherine D. Aimone, Cyprian Rajabu, Mary M. Dallas, Joseph Ndunguru, José T. Ascencio-Ibáñez, Elijah M. Ateka, Linda Hanley-Bowdoin

“…The functional regions of SEGS-1 were mapped using TME3 to sequences flanking the episome junction, but the junction itself was not required for activity. …”
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Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Etanercept and Etanercept + Methotrexate Therapy in Patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis without Systemic Manifestations by T. M. Bzarova, Ye. I. Alekseeva, S. I. Valieva, R. V. Denisova, K. B. Isaeva, Ye. G. Chistyakova, A. M. Chomakhidze, T. V. Sleptsova, A. N. Fetisova, O. L. Lomakina, M. A. Soloshenko

“…As early as 1 month after the first etanercept injection, clinical and laboratory parameters of disease activity significantly decreased in 83 and 77% and functional ability of joints improved in 87 and 74% of patients treated with TNF- inhibitor and its combination with methotrexate. …”
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Comparisons of the QLICP-HN and FACT-H&N instruments for measuring quality of life in patients with head and neck cancer by Fan Shen, Fan Shen, Wenhua Chi, Xizi Yang, Gaofeng Li, Jianfeng Tan, Chonghua Wan

“…BackgroundTwo head and neck cancer quality-of-life(QoL) measurement tools, the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Head and Neck (FACT-H&amp;N) and the Quality of Life Instruments for Cancer Patients-Head and Neck Cancer (QLICP-HN), are widely used in China, but several researchers tend to be confused about which QoL measurement tool to choose before conducting QoL measurements. …”
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Value of the 6 min walk test in detecting cardiopulmonary involvement in patients with systemic sclerosis by Sytske Anne Bergstra, Oliver Distler, Cosimo Bruni, Jeska De Vries-Bouwstra, Tom WJ Huizinga, Suzana Jordan, Saad Ahmed, Jacopo Ciaffi, Maarten Ninaber, Sophie I E Liem, Eva M Hoekstra, A A Schouffoer, D Ueckert, Hubert Vliegen

“…The 6 min walk test (6MWT) is widely used to assess functional capacity, but its ability to detect incident CPI remains uncertain. …”
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A progressive knowledge strategy for monitoring soil microbiological activity by microscale spectroscopic detection by Heidy Soledad Rodríguez-Albarracín, José A.M. Demattê, Nícolas Augusto Rosin, Jorge Tadeu Fim Rosas, Aquiles Enrique Darghan, Hudson Wallace Pereira de Carvalho

“…While the POM fraction provided better spectral resolution for enzyme discrimination, a combined analysis of POM and MAOM offered a more comprehensive understanding of microbial activity and carbon cycling in soils. …”
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