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Holographic tomography of the diatom Skeletonema pseudocostatum used as a bioindicator of heavy metal-polluted waters
Heavy metal contamination in aquatic environments poses a significant threat to microbial communities, yet the subcellular responses of phytoplankton to metal stress remain poorly understood. In parti...
Sex differences in alcohol inhibits bone formation and promotes bone resorption in young male and female rats by altering intestinal flora, metabolites, and bone microenvironment
Background Long-term alcohol intake has toxic effects on osteoblasts and osteoclasts, resulting in decreased bone density, which directly disrupts the composition of the gut microbiota and affects bon...
The utility of borescope and ATP Biofluorescence for inspection of ophthalmic phaco handpiece lumen: a single-center observational study
The presence of residual debris in the phaco handpiece lumen is implicated in the onset of intraocular inflammation. While ATP bioluminescence testing is accepted for evaluating the cleanliness of sur...
Associated factors for the utilization of institutional delivery services in Nepal: Findings from the Nepal Demographic Health Survey, 2022
Introduction Institutional delivery provides skilled obstetric health care, postnatal care, and essential medical timely intervention to enhance the health of mothers and children. In Nepal, the propo...
Identification of SIRT3 modulating compounds in deep-sea fungi metabolites: Insights from molecular docking and MD simulations
SIRT3, a crucial deacetylase that plays a key role in regulating mitochondrial acetylation, is tightly linked to metabolic processes and is essential for the maintenance of eukaryotic life. SIRT3 is a...
Retraction: Elucidating the monoamine oxidase B inhibitory effect of kaurene diterpenoids from Xylopia aethiopica: An in silico approach
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis associated with home mold exposure: A retrospective cohort analysis
Background Home mold exposure is a commonly overlooked cause of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. This is in part due to the limited literature supporting the association as well as the lack of exposure c...
An obesity paradox in preterm birth: A case control study
The March of Dimes Global action report indicated that preterm birth (PTB) rates are increasing in most countries. It is the most important cause of neonatal deaths and the second leading cause of dea...
Explaining subscription intention for video streaming platforms in China: Integrating the UTAUT2 model, perceived value theory, and S-O-R theory
Purpose This study examines the factors influencing the intention to subscribe to video streaming platforms in China through integrating the extended unified theory of acceptance and use of technology...
Post-stroke health-related quality of life following lower-extremity constraint-induced movement therapy - An observational survey study
Lower- extremity constraint-induced movement therapy (LE-CIMT) has proven effective in overcoming physical disabilities. Participating in the LE-CIMT requires some independent walking ability without...
Network-based multi-class classifier to identify optimized gene networks for acute leukemia cell line classification
Unraveling the genetic regulatory networks that underlie diseases is essential for comprehending the intricate mechanisms of these conditions. While various computational strategies were developed, th...
Extraction, analysis, and antifungal activity study of algae antibiotic active substances in plateau lakes
This study was carried out to assess the inhibitory activity of algae in plateau lakes against plant pathogenic fungi, and further conduct preliminary research and analysis on their antifungal active...
The effect of mindfulness-based Tai Chi Chuan on mobile phone addiction among male college students is associated with executive functions
Objective Mindfulness-based Tai Chi Chuan (MTCC) have been shown to contribute to improvements in cognitive and executive functions. Changes in inhibition, an aspect of executive function, have been c...
Association between obstructive sleep apnea risk and atherosclerosis: A nationwide cross-sectional study in the Korean population
Objectives Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) increases the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. This study aimed to investigate the association between OSA and atherogenic risk in the Koreans....
mTOR inhibition impacts the flagellin-augmented inflammatory and antimicrobial response of human airway epithelial cells to Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Objective The airway epithelium provides a first line of defense against pathogens by release of antimicrobial factors and neutrophil-attracting chemokines. Pseudomonas (P.) aeruginosa, a Gram-negativ...
Two different and robustly modeled DNA binding modes of Competence Protein ComP - systematic modeling with AlphaFold 3, RoseTTAFold2NA, Chai-1 and re-docking in HADDOCK
The competence protein ComP is a Type IV minor pilin and the extracellular DNA binding protein involved in natural transformation in the human pathogens Neisseria gonorrhoeae...
Correction: Ecological footprints, global sustainability, and the roles of natural resources, financial development, and economic growth
Energy evolution law and catastrophic failure prediction of Luohe formation sandstone during rupture process experienced one freeze-thaw cycle
To explore the energy damage evolution law and catastrophic failure characteristics of sandstone in Luohe Formation after thawing, the uniaxial compression tests on sandstone after one freeze-thaw cyc...
Morphologic changes of the no-touch saphenous vein as Y-composite versus aortocoronary grafts (CONFIG Trial)
Objective This randomized controlled trial was aimed to compare 1-year morphologic changes of the no-touch saphenous vein graft as Y-composite (Composite group) versus aortocoronary (Aorta group) conf...
The use of protein supplements in children with cerebral palsy: A scoping literature review
The aim of this scoping review was to examine the literature regarding the use of protein supplements to improve macroscopic muscle properties in a pediatric population in general, and more specifical...
Beneficial effect of consuming milk containing only A2 beta-casein on gut microbiota: A single-center, randomized, double-blind, cross-over study
Cow milk contains essential nutrients, with β-casein existing in A1 and A2 forms. Studies suggest that A2 milk (containing only A2 β-casein) may offer gastrointestinal (GI) benefits compared to A1/A2...
Risk factors for cardiovascular disease among Saudi students: Association with BMI, current smoking, level of physical activity, and dietary habits
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, including poor diet, lack of physical activity (PA), smoking, and obesity, are associated with unhealthy lifestyle choices and contribute significantly to th...
Feedback algorithms for intelligent reflecting surfaces: Phase shift matrix and single-bit feedback
This paper introduces two innovative feedback algorithms—phase shift matrix (PSM)-based and single-bit feedback (SBF)-based—that improve the efficiency of phase adjustments in intelligent reflecting s...
Regulation of interpersonal distance in virtual reality: Implications for socio-emotional functioning in late adulthood
Objective Accurately interpreting emotional states from facial expressions is crucial for effective social interactions. This study investigates age-related differences in interpersonal distance (IPD)...
Validating Atlantic salmon (Salmo Salar) scale reading by genetic parent assignment and PIT-tagging
Understanding changes in abundance and survival in Atlantic salmon populations requires knowledge of growth rates and age. Salmon are typically aged through scale reading, but such estimates are rarel...