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Mangrove consortium resistant to the emerging contaminant DEHP: Composition, diversity, and ecological function of bacteria
The continuous use of Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in plastic products turns it into a ubiquitous contaminant in the environment. However, DEHP can cause harm to human beings, wildlife, and ecosy...
The use of audio-visual aids to reduce delirium after cardiac surgery in intensive care units (DaCSi-ICU): A feasibility study protocol
Introduction Delirium can affect over 50% of patients following cardiac surgery in intensive care units (ICU), leading to an increased risk of long-term cognitive impairment, prolonged hospital stays...
In vivo assessment of the effect of gel containing lactic acid and glycogen on vaginal microbiota and pH of asymptomatic women of reproductive age
Background Vaginal dysbiosis is considered a risk factor for the development of gynecological and obstetric complications. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of vaginal gel containing lactic aci...
Risk factors for emergent delivery before 36 weeks among pregnant women with placenta accreta spectrum disorder
Recent studies evaluating risk factors for emergent delivery in women with placenta accreta spectrum disorders have yielded insufficient results. A limited number of studies have evaluated prenatal ul...
Lactobacillus johnsonii JERA01 activates macrophages and increases Th-1 T cell population in mouse small intestine
Lactobacillus johnsonii is a commensal bacterium isolated from the vaginal and gastrointestinal tracts of vertebrate hosts, including humans. It is a potential anti-inflammatory bacterium. As reported...
Genetic data suggest gene flow within a narrow hybrid zone between two recently separated species in the genus Parnassius (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae)
Length polymorphism analysis of six microsatellite loci for 540 Clouded Apollo butterflies from Italy and Switzerland revealed a clear separation between sister species Parnassius mnemosyne and P. tur...
Implementation of a high throughput automated platform for residual DNA quantitation
Host cell DNA is an impurity from cell-based manufacturing processes that must be controlled and monitored to ensure drug purity and safety. Conventional methods for measurement of residual host cell...
Alterations in physiological and biochemical characteristics of Prunus sibirica seedlings raised from spaceflight seeds
The aim was to explore the alterations in growth traits, physiological and biochemical characteristics of Prunus sibirica seedlings raised from spaceflight seeds. The seedlings cultivated by the “Shen...
Expression of Concern: Paroxetine treatment in an animal model of depression improves sperm quality
Understanding intra-individual isotopic variability in modern cremated human remains for forensic and archaeological studies
Cremated bone fragments can be studied using structural, elemental, and isotope analyses in archaeological contexts to reconstruct funerary practices and understand past mobility and migrations of pop...
Evolution characteristics and pattern optimization of land use conflict in inland river Basin from the perspective of production-living-ecological
Identification of the process and intrinsic mechanisms of land use conflicts is a prerequisite for adjusting optimal national spatial planning strategies. This paper, starting from the perspective of...
Onsite clinic utilization and adherence in semiconductor employees at chronic disease risk
Introduction The objective of this study was to evaluate the utilization and adherence of onsite clinics and identify the factors influencing them in semiconductor employees at risk of chronic disease...
Mitochondria-targeted ROS scavenger JP4-039 improves cardiac function in a post-myocardial infarction animal model and induces angiogenesis in vitro
Background This study aimed at evaluating the effects of JP4-039, a mitochondria-specific reactive oxygen species (mito-ROS) scavenger, on coronary angiogenesis and cardiac function in a post-myocardi...
Proteomic analysis of hippocampus reveals metabolic reprogramming in a piglet model of mild hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy
Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) remains a leading cause of long-term neurologic morbidity. Fifty percent of HIE cases are mild and do not have clearly defined therapeutic interventions....
Genome-wide association study uncovers key genomic regions governing agro-morphological and quality traits in Indian mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. and Coss.]
In Indian mustard, improving agro-morphological and quality traits through conventional methods are both cumbersome and resource-intensive. Marker-aided breeding presents a promising solution to these...
Molecular activity of bioactive phytocompounds for inhibiting host cell attachment and membrane fusion interacting with West Nile Virus envelope glycoprotein
West Nile virus is an arbovirus primarily spread by mosquitoes, which are the principal carriers and belong to the Flaviviridae category. This widespread disease lacks specific treatments despite its...
Multisensory gamma stimulation enhances adult neurogenesis and improves cognitive function in male mice with Down Syndrome
Examining wage inequality among women in India: A multidimensional analysis of socio-economic disparities
Using the nationally representative Indian Human Development Surveys 2004–05 and 2011–12 and multiple inequality measures/frameworks, we investigate both vertical (within-group/interpersonal) and hori...
Supermoms—Tired, admired, or inspired? Decoding the impact of supermom beliefs: A study on Indian employed mothers
Some days she is a supermom, some days just a mom, but most days a bit of both, and every day she strives to keep her oath! The study aims to unravel the perceptions and beliefs about ‘being a supermo...
Where the wild bees are: Birds improve indicators of bee richness
Widespread declines in wild bee populations necessitate urgent action, but insufficient data exist to guide conservation efforts. Addressing this data deficit, we investigated the relative performance...
Effects of inbound attendees of a mass gathering event on the COVID-19 epidemic using individual-based simulations
Given that mass gathering events involve heterogeneous and time-varying contact between residents and visitors, we sought to identify possible measures to prevent the potential acceleration of the out...
A new synonym for Viburnum erosum (Viburnaceae) in East China, based on morphological and molecular evidence
The critical observations of living plants in the field, along with the examination of type specimens and protologues, led us to conclude that the key characteristics, including the length of the peti...
Network traffic prediction based on transformer and temporal convolutional network
This paper proposes a hybrid model combining Transformer and Temporal Convolutional Network (TCN). This model addresses the shortcomings of current approaches in capturing long-term and short-term dep...
CureSCi Metadata Catalog—Finding and harmonizing studies for secondary analysis of hydroxyurea discontinuation in sickle cell disease
Objectives Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a rare group of inherited red blood cell disorders that affect hemoglobin, resulting in serious multi-system complications. The limited number of patients avail...
Recording of HIV diagnosis in mental health records: A data linkage cohort study
Background Mental health professionals play a crucial role in promoting the physical well-being of people with mental illness. Awareness of HIV status can enable professionals in mental health service...