Telomerase activity in T-cells as a functional test for pathogenicity assessment of novel genetic variants in telomere biology disorders by Olivia Carlund, Anna Norberg, Pia Osterman, Ida Andersson, Alva Eriksson, Sofie Degerman, Magnus Hultdin

“…We have developed a functional TA assay in patient-derived T-cells based on the Telomeric Repeat Amplification Protocol (TRAP) combined with qPCR. …”
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Frequency-Voltage-var Function for Active Front-end VFD on Oil and Gas Platforms with Offshore Wind Generation by Kassiane de S. Medeiros, João Marcus S. Callegari, Lorrana F. da Rocha, Danilo I. Brandao

“…The control functions are communication-free and embedded in the active front-end variable frequency drives (AFE-VFDs), which are installed on the FPSO and have the primary function of controlling the speed of water injection pumps. …”
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Internet use, physical activity, and cognitive function in Chinese older adults: a cross-lagged panel analysis by Jinfu Wang, Na Zhang, Chengxin Huang, Qinmei Wu, Jin Tong

“…Higher levels of internet use are associated with better cognitive function, and physical activity levels mediate the longitudinal relationship between internet use and cognitive function in older adults.ConclusionThis study reveals the complex relationship between cognitive function, internet use, and physical activity in older adults, and provides new perspectives for interventions aimed at improving cognitive health in older adults. …”
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On optimum multi‐input multi‐output radar signal design: Ambiguity function, manifold structure and duration‐bandwidth by Yuqing Liu, Jia Xu, Kon Max Wong, Timothy N. Davidson

“…The concentration of the energy of the signal in its essential duration and essential bandwidth is achieved through the use of a class of time‐frequency concentrated functions called the WLJ functions as the synthesizing signal set. …”
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Beyond Empirical Trends: Density Functional Theory-Based Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Analysis of Mono-Hydroxyflavone Derivatives by Feng Wang, Vladislav Vasilyev

“…In this study, the unique electronic and structural properties of 3-hydroxyflavone (3-HF) were investigated using the density functional theory (B3PW91/cc-pVTZ), providing insights into its potential as a bioactive scaffold. …”
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INFLUENCE OF THE ORIGINAL STATE OF THE LEFT VENTRICLE AND TECHNICAL FEATURES OF CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS SURGERY ON THE FUNCTIONAL SAFETY OF GRAFTS by N. S. Lisyutenko, N. A. Morova, V. N. Tsekhanovich

“…Also in the group of patients with DM2, sequential venous shunts were significantly more frequently occluded (p value for Fisher’s exact test is 0.004). …”
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Effective Interventions for Improving Functional Movement Screen Scores Among “High-Risk” Athletes: A Systematic Review by Sean C. Clark, Nicholas D. Rowe, Mohamed Adnan, Symone M. Brown, Mary K. Mulcahey

“…# Background The Functional Movement Screen^TM^ (FMS^TM^) is a tool designed to screen a series of movements that aids in the identification of compensatory fundamental movement patterns, functional limitations, and asymmetrical movement patterns. …”
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CTLA4Ig Improves Murine iTreg Induction via TGFβ and Suppressor Function In Vitro by Nina Pilat, Benedikt Mahr, Martina Gattringer, Ulrike Baranyi, Thomas Wekerle

“…However, since the CD28 pathway is more complex than initially thought, the question arose whether blocking CD80/86 would inadvertently impact immunological tolerance by interfering with Treg generation and function. …”
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Evaluation of High Fibers Okara and Soybean Bran as Functional Supplements for Mice with Experimentally Induced Type 2 Diabetes by Ismaiel Manal, Yang Hong, Cui Min

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White matter properties in fronto-parietal tracts predict maladaptive functional activation and deficient response inhibition in ADHD by Daniel Smullen, Andrew P. Bagshaw, Lilach Shalev, Shlomit Tsafrir, Tamar Kolodny, Carmel Mevorach

“…To ascertain the critical role of the IFG-IPS functional circuit and its relevance to response inhibition in ADHD, it is crucial to understand the underlying structural architecture of this circuit so that the functional relevance could be interpreted correctly. …”
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Automated Classification and Identification of Non-Functional Requirements in Agile-Based Requirements Using Pre-Trained Language Models by Abdulrahim Alhaizaey, Majed Al-Mashari

“…Non-functional requirements (NFRs) are critical factors for software quality and success. …”
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Stratified dietary inflammatory potential identifies oral and gut microbiota differences associated with cognitive function in older adults by Jinxiu Liu, Yuping Zhang, Xiuli Li, Zhaoyi Hou, Bixia Wang, Lili Chen, Mingfeng Chen

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The quartic anharmonic oscillator – an oscillator-basis expansion approach. II. Study of the wave functions and acceleration of the expansions convergence by V. A. Babenko, A. V. Nesterov

“…This model is also widely used for studying molecular vibrations, phonon modes in solids, nonlinear optical phenomena, and more. We have calculated and constructed the wave functions of the anharmonic oscillator for various values of the oscillator coupling constant λ. …”
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Substantial changes in land and forest management led to critical transitions in peatland functioning over the last 700 years by Katarzyna Marcisz, Mariusz Bąk, Mariusz Lamentowicz, Piotr Kołaczek, Thomas Theurer, Paweł Matulewski, Dmitri Mauquoy

“…These forests, often dominated by Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris), are currently impacted by various disturbance factors, e.g., more frequent windthrows, droughts, fires and insect infestations. …”
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Predicting long-term functional anti-VEGF treatment outcomes in neovascular AMD in a real-world setting. by Isabel B Pfister, Christin Schild, Justus G Garweg

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To test to what degree retinal fluid (RF) after the loading phase and at the end of year 1 predicts long-term functional outcomes in neovascular macular degeneration (nAMD), as do macular (MA) atrophy, treatment density and treatment interval extension.…”
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Division of the large and multifunctional glycoside hydrolase family 2: high functional specificity and biochemical assays in the uncharacterized subfamilies by Annie Lebreton, Marie-Line Garron, Marlene Vuillemin, Bo Pilgaard, Bastian V. H. Hornung, Elodie Drula, Vincent Lombard, William Helbert, Bernard Henrissat, Nicolas Terrapon

“…Conclusions The GH2 subfamilies showing high functional homogeneity will enable more precise functional predictions, while our work highlights subfamilies that require further biochemical and structural investigations.…”
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Effect of Tai Chi combined with music therapy on the cognitive function in older adult individuals with mild cognitive impairment by Chunhui Zhou

“…The CG experienced decreased language repetition ability (P = 0.042) and delayed recall (P = 0.030).ConclusionTwelve weeks of Tai Chi combined with music therapy substantially improved cognitive function in older adult individuals with MCI. This combined intervention is more effective than Tai Chi alone, highlighting its potential as a non-pharmacological approach to enhance cognitive health in the aging population.…”
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Variation in leaf functional trait and ecological strategies in two seedling species in disturbed forest fragments in Eastern Amazonia by Jéssica da Silva Pinto, Tailane Silva Sousa, Vanessa Negrão-Rodrigues, Renan Domingues Pacheco, Thaisa Sala Michelan, Raisa Nicole C. Cardoso, Grazielle Sales Teodoro

“…ABSTRACT The importance of understanding environmental changes has stimulated the study of plant functional traits, which reflect the species' ecological strategies and determine how they respond to environmental variations and climate change. …”
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Child Well-Being, Family Functioning, and Contextual Strain: A Study of Multi-Assisted Low-Income Families by Paula Cristina Martins, Vítor Hugo Oliveira

“…Conclusions: The study highlights the pervasive impact of poverty and contextual strain on child development, emphasizing the need for more comprehensive interventions. Family functioning and parental stress are critical factors influencing child well-being, pointing to the importance of addressing these areas through targeted welfare and support programs to reduce the intergenerational transmission of poverty and improve child outcomes.…”
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Comprehensive Analysis of Nutritional, Organoleptic, and Functional Aspects of Cow's Milk and Plant-Based Milk Alternatives in the Colombian Market by Ana María Gómez Franco

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