Herbivore-induced GABA signaling suppresses host plant growth to stabilize leaf-tie shelters by Gisuk Lee, Bo Eun Nam, Min-Soo Choi, Hangah Lim, Sang-Gyu Kim, Youngsung Joo

“…Predation assays revealed that compact shelters, formed through suppressed growth, reduced detection and attack by aquatic predators. …”
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Precise identification of viral–host integration events in HPV-positive cervical cancers by targeted long-read sequencing by Preetiparna Parida, Nivedita Mukherjee, Agastya Singh, Shirley Lewis, Krishna Sharan, Sandeep Mallya, Ashima Singh, Surya Sarathi Das, Mahadev Rao, Daniel S. Higginson, Radhakrishnan Sabarinathan, Rama Rao Damerla

“…We found ZFP36L1, CPA3, CPB1 and CXCL8 as some of the differentially expressed genes within disrupted TADs, which are known cancer associated genes. Our approach also reduced the cost of HPV integration detection by 90 % compared to WGS while also minimizing sequencing data volume. …”
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Metabolic Responses, Cell Recoverability, and Protein Signatures of Three Extremophiles: Sustained Life During Long-Term Subzero Incubations by Marcela Ewert, Brook L. Nunn, Erin Firth, Karen Junge

“…Newly synthesized proteins were detectable and identifiable after one hour of incubation. …”
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Apple leaf disease severity grading based on deep learning and the DRL-Watershed algorithm by Zhifang Bi, Fumin Ma, Jiaxiong Guan, Jie Wu, Juxia Li, Fuzhong Li, Yanwen Li, Zhanli Liu

“…Abstract Apple leaf diseases significantly impair the photosynthetic efficiency and growth quality of apple trees, leading to reduced fruit yields. Existing methods for disease detection and severity classification struggle to quickly and accurately segment and quantify diseased areas on leaves, particularly in complex backgrounds. …”
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Type II ZnO-MoS₂ Heterostructure-Based Self-Powered UV-MIR Ultra-Broadband p-n Photodetectors by Badi Zhou, Xiaoyan Peng, Jin Chu, Carlos Malca, Liz Diaz, Andrew F. Zhou, Peter X. Feng

“…The response and recovery times were measured at approximately 100 ms, demonstrating their fast operation. Density functional theory (DFT) simulations confirmed the type II band alignment, with a tunable bandgap that was reduced to 0.20 eV with Mo vacancies, extending the detection range. …”
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How Foraging Mode Sculpts Sensory Systems: Morphological Evidence From DiceCT and Histology in Sympatric Lizards by Lin Leng, Lei Shi

“…Further studies are needed to explore the functional implications of these morphological differences.…”
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Efficient collision-avoidance navigation strategy for autonomous surface vehicles in unstructured and constricted marine environments by Wenlong Meng, Rongdian Ku, Yanbo Pu, Xiaoxiao Shi, Ya Gong

“…As the number of samples expands, the random trees gradually enlarge and interlink, mirroring the functionality of classic RRT-connect and ultimately forming a continuous corridor. …”
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A Perspective on Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop Within Digital Twin Frameworks for Automotive Lighting Systems by George Balan, Philipp Neninger, Enrique Ruiz Zúñiga, Elena Serea, Dorin-Dumitru Lucache, Alexandru Sălceanu

“…The paper also explores strategies for effective DT integration, such as digital twin-as-a-service, which combines virtual testing with physical validation to support earlier fault detection, streamlined simulation workflows, and reduced dependency on physical prototypes during lighting system development. …”
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Clinical significance and heterogeneity of circulating tumor cells and clusters in breast cancer subtypes by LiangYu Hao, Lixiang Zheng

“…This review synthesizes recent research advancements to comprehensively examine the distribution characteristics, biological functions, and prognostic associations of CTCs and CTC clusters in luminal A, luminal B, HER2-positive breast cancer, and triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). …”
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Gallium oxide (Ga2O3) as a radiation detector distinguishing neutrons and gammas by D. J. Valdes, L. Rendon, J. Winkelbauer, P. Koehler, S. C. Vogel, K.-X. Sun

“…Gallium oxide (Ga2O3) is a promising ultrawide bandgap semiconductor for radiation detection with the potential of integrating electronic and scintillation functions within a single crystal device. …”
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From acute kidney injury to chronic kidney disease in children: maladaptive repair and the need for long-term surveillance - a literature review by Ying-Hao Deng, Qian Liu, Xiao-Qin Luo

“…The kidneys of preterm infants and neonates are particularly vulnerable; preterm infants may have incomplete nephrogenesis, leading to a reduced nephron endowment, while neonates exhibit functional immaturity. …”
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Gamification in Automated Air Traffic Control: Increasing Vigilance Using Fictional Aircraft by Calin Andrei Badea, Gijs de Rooij, Clark Borst, Max Mulder

“…The presence of fictional flights increased self-reported concentration levels and reduced boredom. However, some participants reported that fictional flights were distracting. …”
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Innovative Guardrails for Generative AI: Designing an Intelligent Filter for Safe and Responsible LLM Deployment by Olga Shvetsova, Danila Katalshov, Sang-Kon Lee

“…The system was tested for its effectiveness in mitigating adversarial prompts, reducing toxic outputs, detecting personally identifiable information (PII), and enhancing factual consistency. …”
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CREDIT POLICY OF A COMMERCIAL BANK IN CONDITIONS OF UNCERTAINTY OF THE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT by О. Kovalova, M. Iorgachova

“…The article examines the concept of «credit policy» through the prism of the functions outlined in the development strategy of the banking institution, which is primarily aimed at maximizing resources for rapid response to uncertainties of the external and internal environment. …”
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Assessing the Impact of Covid19-Pandemic on the Household Income in Kamuganguzi Sub-County Kabale District. by Arinda, Redeemer Present

“…Additionally, 33.3% of respondents reported that reduced food rations, leading to famine, were a major effect of COVID-19 on families. …”
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Silibinin protects the ischemic brain in mice by exerting anti-apoptotic effects via the EGFR/ERK pathway by Linlin Li, Wenyan Shang, Yuexia Ma, Cong Zhang, Xiangjian Zhang

“…Our findings indicated that silibinin substantially diminished infarct volume and brain edema, reduced neuronal apoptosis following stroke, enhancing neurological function. …”
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Time-Controlled SPAD Receivers in Optical Wireless Communication System by Junzhi Liu, Wei Jiang, Shiva Kumar, M. Jamal Deen

“…In this paper, we propose two novel SPAD operation modes to reduce the ISI effect in SPAD-based OWC. To validate the feasibility of these two modes, we designed a free-running SPAD front-end circuit with post-layout transient simulation results and some measurements to show its function and performance. …”
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A model for the early identification of sources of airborne pathogens in an outdoor environment. by Jeroen P G van Leuken, Arie H Havelaar, Wim van der Hoek, Georgia A F Ladbury, Volker H Hackert, Arno N Swart

“…We defined a spatial grid and fitted an exponentially declining function to the incidence-distance data of each grid point. …”
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Laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal cancer associated with Leriche syndrome: a case report by Ryo Nakanishi, Atsuko Tsutsui, Hiroto Tanaka, Kohei Mishima, Chie Hagiwara, Takahiro Ozaki, Kazuharu Igarashi, Satoru Ishii, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Kenji Omura, Go Wakabayashi

“…Abstract A 78-year-old male presented with a positive fecal occult blood test. Rectal cancer was detected during lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, and further investigations led to a diagnosis of cT1N0M0 cStage I (UICC classification, 8th edition). …”
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Exploring the Analgesic Effect of Acupuncture on Knee Osteoarthritis Based on MLT/cAMP/PKA/CREB Signaling Pathway by Zhang C, Yu M, Zhang L, Zhou X, Han J, Fu B, Xue H, Zhang C

“…Meanwhile, MLT in serum, cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) in cartilage, and matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3) in joint fluid were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. In addition, the expression of aromatic L-amino acid N-acetyltransferase (AANAT), melatonin receptor 1 (MT1) and 2 (MT2) mRNAs in cartilage was determined by real-time quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction, and the levels of proteins related to PKA/CREB signaling pathway were detected by Western blotting.Results: Based on the results of Lequesne MG score and Pain assessment by hot plate test experimental data, the treatment group presented significant improvements in knee pain and overall function relative to OA (Osteoarthritis) group. …”
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