Stable minichromosome and functional neocentromere derived from rye 7R chromosome arm by Zongxiang Tang, Qian Liu, Zijin Pan, Chang Liu, Jieran Dong, Fangpu Han, Shulan Fu

“…Abstract Background The study of newly formed centromere with stable transmission ability can provide theoretical guidance for the construction of artificial chromosomes. More neocentromeres are needed to study the mechanisms of their formation. …”
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Cost-Sensitive Radial Basis Function Neural Network Classifier for Software Defect Prediction by P. Kumudha, R. Venkatesan

“…In order to improve the software testing process, fault prediction methods identify the software parts that are more noted to be defect-prone. This paper proposes a prediction approach based on conventional radial basis function neural network (RBFNN) and the novel adaptive dimensional biogeography based optimization (ADBBO) model. …”
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Functional levels and MRI patterns of muscle involvement in upper limbs in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. by Claudia Brogna, Lara Cristiano, Tommaso Tartaglione, Tommaso Verdolotti, Lavinia Fanelli, Luana Ficociello, Giorgio Tasca, Roberta Battini, Giorgia Coratti, Nicola Forcina, Roberto De Santis, Giulia Norcia, Sara Carnicella, Cesare Colosimo, Pierre Carlier, Marika Pane, Eugenio Mercuri

“…They were generally severely involved in patients with functional scores less than 6 at mid-level. …”
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Functionalization-Dependent Cytotoxicity of Silver Nanoparticles: A Comparative Study of Chlorhexidine and Metronidazole Conjugates by Karol P. Steckiewicz, Monika Dmochowska, Elżbieta Megiel, Ewelina Barcińska, Iwona Inkielewicz-Stępniak

“…AgNPs-CHL, in which silver surface functionalization was realized via nitrogen–silver interactions, induced significant ROS generation, LDH release, and necroptosis, marked by increased RIP1, RIP3, and MLKL proteins. …”
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Network Analysis of Functional Genomics Data: Application to Avian Sex-Biased Gene Expression by Oliver Frings, Judith E. Mank, Andrey Alexeyenko, Erik L. L. Sonnhammer

“…Genes of the same sex bias were generally more strongly connected with each other than expected. …”
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A functional screen uncovers circular RNAs regulating excitatory synaptogenesis in hippocampal neurons by Darren Kelly, Silvia Bicker, Jochen Winterer, Prakruti Nanda, Pierre-Luc Germain, Christoph Dieterich, Gerhard Schratt

“…Overall, our results uncover circRERE-mediated stabilization of miR-128-3p as a means to restrict the formation of silent excitatory synaptic co-clusters and more generally implicate circRNA-dependent microRNA regulation in the control of synapse development and function.…”
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Interactive Effects of Climate and Large Herbivore Assemblage Drive Plant Functional Traits and Diversity by Maggie Klope, Ruby Harris-Gavin, Stephanie Copeland, Devyn Orr, Hillary S. Young

“…Large herbivore communities are changing globally, with populations of wild herbivores generally declining while domestic herbivore populations are increasing, influencing ecosystem function along with the impacts of climate change. …”
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A study on the psychological functioning of children with specific learning difficulties and typically developing children by Nurul Shafira Adi, Azizah Othman, Hue San Kuay, Qarem Mohamed Mustafa

“…Conclusion The findings highlight a strong connection between emotional and behavioral issues in children with dyslexia. Generally, these children are more prone to depression, anxiety, and disruptive behaviors compared to their peers. …”
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Objective and subjective assessment of back shape and function in persons with and without low back pain by N. Taheri, L. Becker, L. Fleig, F. Schömig, B. U. Hoehl, L. M. S. Cordes, U. Grittner, L. Mödl, H. Schmidt, M. Pumberger

“…Abstract Individuals with chronic low back pain (cLBP) may self-report about impairment of their back shape and function. As classical clinical diagnostic modalities seem to provide limited information on the pathogenesis of cLBP, interest has shifted to a more comprehensive approach of diagnosing cLBP. …”
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Evaluating levee setback distance for the co-benefits of groundwater recharge and riparian ecosystem function by Andrew J. Calderwood, Alisha Rodriguez, Laura Foglia, Helen E. Dahlke

“…We find that on a regional scale, total recharge potential increases with setback distance, with the largest gains up to 1,400 m where there are outcropping HCPs and sufficient flow to inundate more of the setback area. In contrast, the recharge per unit area (i.e., the average daily recharge divided by setback area) generally decreases as levee setback increases, but there are local increases in the recharge per unit area at 1,400 m where HCP recharge may sufficiently offset the larger area. …”
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Do mismatches between pre- and post-natal environments influence adult physiological functioning? by Tony Robertson, Michaela Benzeval

“…However, less is known about how this mismatch can affect physiological systems more generally, especially at younger ages. We hypothesised that mismatches between pre- and post-natal environments, as measured by the measures of birthweight and adult leg length, would be associated with poorer biomarker levels across five key physiological systems in young adults.…”
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Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation Combined with Resistance Training on Muscle Mass, Neuromuscular and Physical Function in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-An... by Daniel L. Dam, Jon A. Christensen, Pia Ø. Olsen, Jason J. Wilson, Mark A. Tully, Sussi F. Buhl, Paolo Caserotti

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Cerium oxide nanoparticles in vivo distribution and transformation behavior mediate intestinal transit function by Chunli Lei, Rui Liang, Bingxu Cheng, Le Yue, Xuesong Cao, Chuanxi Wang, Zhenyu Wang, Baoshan Xing

“…Therefore, this work provides more accurate descriptions of the entire physiological process of CeO2 NPs after ingestion, spotlights their intestinal transport fate and redox functional effects, and opens up new theoretical perspectives for potential human health studies of NPs.…”
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The underlying mechanisms of family function on anxiety among nurses during the public health emergency by Xinru Liu, Wei Dong, Jianguo Zhang, Yi Cui, Wenxi Deng, Zhipeng Du, Gongke Zhang, Zongwang Huang, Zanhui Xu, Ziqiang Li, Xiaofei Mao, Tianya Hou

“…Abstract The occurrence of public health emergency in China often makes nurses more susceptible to anxiety. The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of anxiety among Chinese nurses during the public health emergency and explore the association between family function and anxiety and its underlying mechanisms. …”
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Functional and habitat characteristics associated with nativeness, rarity, and invasiveness in the aquatic vascular flora of Sardinia by Mauro Fois, Alba Cuena-Lombraña, Jennifer Nagel Boyd, Lina Podda, Gianluigi Bacchetta

“…Specifically, native species generally have smaller flowers than non-native species, while non-native species tend to flower later and reproduce more vegetatively. …”
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P-GELU: A Novel Activation Function to Optimize Whisper for Darija Speech Translation by Maria Labied, Abdessamad Belangour, Mouad Banane

“…Through extensive experiments, we demonstrate that P-GELU outperforms standard GELU, with superior convergence speed and generalization. Furthermore, P-GELU reduces training loss, improves feature retention, and enhances linguistic adaptability, making it a more effective alternative for speech translation tasks involving phonetic variability, code-switching, and limited training data. …”
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Semaglutide and human reproduction: caution at the intersection of energy balance, ovarian function, and follicular development by E. Scott Sills, Conor Harrity, Howard I. Chu, Jing-Wen Wang, Fan Yang, Samuel H. Wood

“…Abstract Obese or overweight patients considering IVF are generally counselled to reduce weight closer to target BMI (i.e., < 30 kg/m2) by interventions entailing dietary change with a structured exercise program. …”
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Responses of steppe birds to habitat fragmentation: Insights from niche specialization and functional traits by Zheng Han, Xi Yang, Lishi Zhang, Piotr Tryjanowski, Frédéric Jiguet, Haitao Wang

“…Specifically, species with medium hand-wing indices, moderate body mass, and larger range sizes were more likely to occupy heavily fragmented habitats. …”
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Cognitive neuroscience approach to explore the impact of wind turbine noise on various mental functions by Agnieszka Rosciszewska, Maciej Buszkiewicz, Gabriela Dobrzynska-Kobylec, Anna Klichowska, Tomasz Przybyla, Blanka B. Nagy, Andrzej Wicher, Michal Klichowski

“…The findings of this pilot study reveal that short-term exposure to wind turbine noise with a sound pressure level corresponding to the real-world situation (i.e., 65 dB SPL) does not adversely affect any of the examined cognitive functions and is not perceived as more stressful or bothersome than road traffic noise. …”
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Investigating the potential of Pulicaria jaubertii and Pulicaria petiolaris Herbs as promising functional food ingredients by Qais Ali Al-Maqtari, Amer Ali Mahdi, Norzila Othman, Jalaleldeen Khaleel Mohammed, Waleed Al-Ansi, Abeer Essam Noman, Adel Ali Saeed Al-Gheethi, Syazwani Mohd Asharuddin, Adnan Saeed

“…This study examined the nutritional, phytochemical, and bioactive profiles of Pulicaria jaubertii and Pulicaria petiolaris to establish their suitability as functional food additives. Generally, P. jaubertii exhibited a significantly higher protein and ash content (14.05 and 18.68 g/100 g DW). …”
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