Unveiling plant adaptations: How limestone outperforms dolomite in water supply capacity by Yali Ding, Yunpeng Nie, Wei Zhang, Kelin Wang, Li Wen, Hongsong Chen

“…This research underscores the importance of considering lithological variations in predicting the vulnerability of karst ecosystems to climate change.…”
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The Overlooked Role of Battery Cell Relaxation: How Reversible Effects Manipulate Accelerated Aging Characterization by Markus Schreiber, Theresa Steiner, Jonas Kayl, Benedikt Schönberger, Cristina Grosu, Markus Lienkamp

“…These findings emphasize the critical importance of considering cell relaxation in cycle aging studies to ensure reliable and accurate lifetime predictions. Under realistic conditions, substantially enhanced cycle stability is expected.…”
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A potential CO2 carrier to improve the utilization of HCO3– by plant-soil ecosystem for carbon sink enhancement by Feihong Liang, Shihui Wei, Long Ji, Shuiping Yan

“…However, to avoid its physiological stress on the crop growth, the dosage of HCO3– allowed to add into the rhizosphere soil was always low (i.e., <5–20 mol/m3). …”
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Unveiling the Antioxidant Power and Secondary Metabolites of <i>Tabebuia chrysantha</i> (Jacq.) Leaves and Flowers from Ecuador by Raluca A. Mihai, Ramiro Fernando Vivanco Gonzaga, Nelson Santiago Cubi Insuaste, Nilo Rigoberto Maza Morocho, Rodica D. Catana

“…These findings highlight a functional specialization, with leaves synthesizing more flavonoids to mitigate oxidative stress from environmental factors such as UV radiation. …”
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Altered endothelial mitochondrial Opa1‐related fusion in mouse accelerates age‐associated vascular and kidney damage by Carlotta Turnaturi, Loïck L'Hoste, Coralyne Proux, Linda Grimaud, Emilie Vessieres, Antonio Zorzano, Anne Teissier, Pascal Reynier, Raffaella Sorrentino, Guy Lenaers, Laurent Loufrani, Daniel Henrion

“…Abstract Cardiovascular diseases are the major cause of death worldwide, and their frequency increases with age in association with kidney damage. As a reduction in fusion protein optic atrophy type 1 (Opa1) level in endothelial cells (ECs) decreases the vascular response to flow and increases oxidative stress in perfused kidneys, we hypothesized that reduced Opa1 expression contributes to vascular aging. …”
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Genome-wide identification, expression patterns and functional analysis of TALE (Three Amino-Acid Loop Extension) transcription factors in Arabidopsis thaliana by Hina Ali, Yanhui Liu, Syed Muhammad Azam, Mayra Ahmad, Mengtian Pei, Stefan Olsson, Riaz Ullah, Abdelaaty A. Shahat

“…RNA-seq data revealed that some TALE genes were highly expressed in response to abiotic stresses. Furthermore, a functional study of the TALE gene (knat3) showed a significant reduction in silique length, seed set and weak plant stature. …”
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Virulence and resistance mechanisms of carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae: Insights into biofilm formation and cytotoxicity by V. Samyuktha, C.R. Pauline, G. Ragul, P. Sivaperumal, K. Kamala

“…The viability of pathogens under thermal stress has revealed substantial survival at 100°C. …”
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Exploring Vitiligo History and Mental Health Burden Among People Within EU5 Countries: Findings from the Global VALIANT Study by Khaled Ezzedine, John E. Harris, Iltefat H. Hamzavi, Kristen Bibeau, Jessy Gao, Haobo Ren, Nanja van Geel

“…Patients reported flares during periods of stress and great impact of vitiligo on their QoL and mental health. …”
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Enhancing salinity tolerance in barley: harnessing introgressed nested genomes from the wild ancestor Hordeum spontaneum by Masoumeh Eskandari, Mohammad Mahdi Majidi, Fatemeh Iravani, Sarvin Naderi, Seyyed Ali Mohammad Mirmohammady Maibody

“…Abstract Background Introgression of wild alleles from the wild progenitor (Hordeum vulgare subsp. spontaneum) of cultivated barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) provides a powerful approach to expand genetic variation and enhance abiotic stress resilience. However, potential of wild barley germplasm for improving salinity tolerance in cultivated barley has not yet been fully explored. …”
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Long term chlorantraniliprole exposure induced intestinal and cognitive impairment via inducing lipid and amino acid metabolism dysfunction by Xin-Yu Wang, Zi-Peng Li, Bi-Yun Feng, Jie Cheng, Ji-Xiao Zhu, Guang-Hui Xu, Wei-Feng Huang, Li-Tao Yi

“…Cognitive impairments, including decreased locomotor activity, impaired reward response, and increased anhedonia, were observed in behavioral tests. Oxidative stress was overactivated in both colonic and hippocampal tissues. …”
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Effectiveness of the WeChat-based mini-program (“Sober Time ACT”) on individuals with hazardous drinking in China: a randomized controlled trial by Chengcong Wu, Peiqiong Yang, Yuzhen Tang, Tianzhen Chen, Shuo Li, Shucai Huang, Jiang Du

“…Results The analysis revealed statistically significant time-by-group interaction effects for alcohol craving (P = 0.01), average weekly alcohol consumption (P = 0.03), anxiety levels (P = 0.03) and perceived stress (P < 0.05). The intervention group showed a significantly greater reduction in cravings from baseline to the end of follow-up compared to the control group with a group difference (P = 0.02 for EM and P = 0.01 for MI). …”
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Disproportionate impact: advancing climate justice for Small Islands by Zaheer Allam, Zakia Soomauroo, Ayyoob Sharifi

“…It emphasizes the importance of integrating traditional knowledge with technological innovations for disaster risk reduction and stresses the need for policy-driven support to foster long-term sustainability and resilience in these vulnerable nations.…”
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Assessment of the relationship between prediabetes and low skeletal mass based on blood creatinine level by S. I. Ibragimova, G. O. Nuskabayeva, Z. N. Shalkharova, K. Zh. Sadykova, G. A. Junusbekova, M. Oran

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Irrigation of <i>Suaeda salsa</i> with Saline Wastewater and Microalgae: Improving Saline–Alkali Soil and Revealing the Composition and Function of Rhizosphere Bacteria by Qiaoyun Yan, Yitong Zhang, Zhenting Xu, Wenying Qu, Junfeng Li, Wenhao Li, Chun Zhao, Hongbo Ling

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Novel targets for treating neurodegenerative diseases: The PKM2-STAT3-hnRNPA1 feedback loop by Ping Ye, Zhen Li, Hong Jiang

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Geographical variation in antioxidant, anticancer and anticholinesterase activities and phenolic contents of Visnaga daucoides by Mustafa Sevindik, Tetiana Krupodorova, İmran Uysal, Oguzhan Koçer, Emre Sevindik

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Experiences accessing nutritious foods and perceptions of nutritional support needs among pregnant and post‐partum mothers with low income in the United States by Jessie Benson, Matthew DeVries, Skye McLaurin‐Jiang, Christine D. Garner

“…Interventions that reduce stress and burden of household tasks (e.g. cooking) and improve education and access to nutritious foods may improve mothers' ability to consume nutritious foods.…”
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Factors associated with mental health literacy among healthcare workers in a university hospital in Selangor by Ahmed Awadh Bagubair, Rahmat Dapari

“…The majority of respondents were females, Malays, and with tertiary education qualifications. Of the six variables that exhibited significant associations with the mental health literacy score, three emerged as predictors, namely i) individual monthly income, ii) help-seeking behaviours, and iii) stress. …”
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Optimizing Sound Insulation Performance of Triple Glazing with Different Glass and Cavity Thickness Combinations by Honghu Zhang, Yan Wang, Xiaosheng Ji

“…These models were used to calculate the sound transmission loss curves, the weighted sound reduction index, and the distributions of structural stress and the displacement amplitude. …”
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Genome-wide association study reveals the QTLs and candidate genes associated with seed longevity in soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) by Naflath Thenveettil, R. L. Ravikumar, S. Rajendra Prasad

“…Seed longevity related traits such as seed germination, seedling vigor index-I (SVI-I), seedling vigor index-II (RVI-II), reduction in vigor index-I (RVI-I), and reduction in vigor index-II (RVI-II) were recorded after 12 and 14 months after natural ageing and accelerated ageing during the year 2019 and 2021. …”
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