Using the HBSC Symptom Checklist to measure junior secondary school students’ psychosomatic complaints in the Chinese Mainland: Rasch-based validation, population-based norm, and n... by Yuhang Zhu, Xianzhu Cong, Zhenliang Qiu, Ricky Jeffrey, Ranran Li, Li Jing, Gaopei Zhu, Xi Yang, Shuang Li, Jinling Wang, Xu Xu, Hongliu Zhu, Xinjian Wang, Ling Huang, Xueqin Sun, Di Wu, Kai Zhang, Xunhong Miao, Rui Wen, Qinglang Huang, Zhuang He, Juan Li, Alina Cosma, Fuyan Shi, Suzhen Wang, the PROSQoL-JSSS research group

“…Additionally, the population-based norm and norm-referenced scoring algorithm support the broader application of this version and offer new insights for interpreting PSC sum scores.…”
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Genotypic difference in response to copper stress in upland cotton as revealed by physiological and molecular expression analyses by Jianfei Wu, Tao Wang, Yin Huang, Shuiping Xiao, Xiaoxia Luo, Yanfeng Deng, Xiu Yang, Qingquan Kong, Feiyu Tang

“…This comprehensive comparison study provides insights into breeding Cu-tolerant cotton cultivars that can be utilized for the phytoremediation of Cu-contaminated soils.…”
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First assessment of biofouling assemblages in the northern Red Sea, an important region for marine non-indigenous species transfer by Juan Sempere-Valverde, Juan Sempere-Valverde, Eva Aylagas, Vitaly Syomin, Vitaly Syomin, Marcos A. L. Teixeira, Glafira D. Kolbasova, Glafira D. Kolbasova, Sofía Ruiz-Velasco, Sahar Chebaane, Arthur Anker, João Curdia, Ronald Cadiz, Dylan M. Cottrell, Andrea Desiderato, Luiz F. Andrade, Chakkiath Paul Antony, Carolina Bocanegra-Castano, Matilde Marzucchi, Angelo Poliseno, Doaa Baker, Basmah Alabdulaziz, Flor Torres, Ameer A. Eweida, Ameer A. Eweida, Susana Carvalho, Susana Carvalho

“…However, the lack of information might prevent effective monitoring in data-limited regions, particularly in areas experiencing demographic growth, where monitoring biofouling communities could offer crucial insights into the dynamics of NIS invasions. This study represents a baseline characterization of the biofouling communities in the northern Saudi Arabian Red Sea (NEOM region) prior to extensive urban, industrial, and commercial development.MethodsSamples were collected in November 2023 and February 2024 from seven sites within the region. …”
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Inverse association between obesity and suicidal death risk by Joonyub Lee, Seung-Hwan Lee, Mee-Kyoung Kim, Hyuk-Sang Kwon, Jae-Seung Yun, Yeoree Yang, Kun-Ho Yoon, Jae-Hyoung Cho, Chi-Un Pae, Kyungdo Han, Jang Won Son

“…Furthermore, these data provide valuable insights to where the public health resources should be invested to reduce suicidal death rates.…”
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A novel human specific lncRNA MEK6-AS1 regulates adipogenesis and fatty acid biosynthesis by stabilizing MEK6 mRNA by Di Li, Yunhua Chen, Xingyu Zhu, Yanlei Yang, Hongling Li, Robert Chunhua Zhao

“…Our study may provide insights into implication of lncRNAs in stem cell biology and offer a new potential therapeutic target for the prevention and treatment of obesity and other related disease.…”
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Cancer stem cells and tumor-associated macrophages as mates in tumor progression: mechanisms of crosstalk and advanced bioinformatic tools to dissect their phenotypes and interacti... by Francesco Verona, Sebastiano Di Bella, Roberto Schirano, Camilla Manfredi, Francesca Angeloro, Giulia Bozzari, Matilde Todaro, Matilde Todaro, Giuseppe Giannini, Giuseppe Giannini, Giorgio Stassi, Veronica Veschi

“…Here, we aim to elucidate the most recent insights on CSCs biology and their complex interactions with TME immune cells, specifically TAMs, tracing an exhaustive scenario from the primary tumor to metastasis formation.…”
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PINK1 modulates Prdx2 to reduce lipotoxicity‐induced apoptosis and attenuate cardiac dysfunction in heart failure mice with a preserved ejection fraction by Hao Zhang, Tianyu Xu, Xiyuan Mei, Qiming Zhao, Qiling Yang, Xianghui Zeng, Zhuang Ma, Haobin Zhou, Qingchun Zeng, Dingli Xu, Hao Ren

“…Our studies offer valuable insights, opening avenues for the development of innovative therapeutic strategies in the prevention and treatment of HFpEF.…”
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The effect of renal function on the clinical outcomes and management of patients hospitalized with hyperglycemic crises by Sumaya N. Almohareb, Sumaya N. Almohareb, Sumaya N. Almohareb, Norah Aljammaz, Nada Yousif, Mayar Sunbul, Raghad Alsemary, Lama Alkhathran, Mohammed Aldhaeefi, Omar A. Almohammed, Abdulrahman I. Alshaya, Abdulrahman I. Alshaya, Abdulrahman I. Alshaya

“…Hypoglycemic events were low in our study with only four documented cases among patients with CKD.ConclusionThis study provides insights into DKA management and outcomes in patients with normal and impaired renal function. …”
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Food choice motivations and perceptions of healthy eating: a cross-sectional study among consumers in the UAE by Leila Cheikh Ismail, Tareq M. Osaili, Reyad Shaker Obaid, Mona Hashim, Marya Ahmed, Fatma Al-Fayadh, Aisha Farah, Hanin Sad, Humood Alghanem, Maysm N. Mohamad, Sheima T. Saleh, Rameez Al Daour, Emad Masuadi, Lily Stojanovska, Habiba I. Ali, Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri

“…Conclusions The results of the current study offer valuable insights into various crucial aspects that impact the decisions of individuals' food choices. …”
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Post-training breakdown: acute effects of different training types on body hydration status and performance by Erkan Demirkan, Mehmet İsmail Tosun, Abdurrahim Kaplan, Mert Ayrancı, Damian George Cosmin, Mustafa Arıcı, Mehmet Kutlu, Veysi Aslan, Michael Favre

“…This study aimed to examine the acute effects of endurance, strength, and wrestling training sessions on hydration status and performance parameters in young wrestlers, providing insights to guide more effective hydration and recovery strategies.MethodA total of 14 experienced young wrestlers participated in a crossover design, completing endurance, strength, and wrestling training sessions on separate days. …”
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High-resolution 4D electrical resistivity tomography and below-ground point sensor monitoring of High Arctic deglaciated sediments capture zero-curtain effects, freeze–thaw transit... by M. O. Cimpoiasu, O. Kuras, H. Harrison, P. B. Wilkinson, P. Meldrum, J. E. Chambers, D. Liljestrand, C. Oroza, S. K. Schmidt, P. Sommers, L. Vimercati, T. P. Irons, Z. Lyu, A. Solon, J. A. Bradley, J. A. Bradley

“…Furthermore, we used unsupervised clustering to classify areas of the soil volume according to their electrical resistivity coefficient of variance, which enables us to understand spatial variations in susceptibility to water-phase transition. Novel insights into soil moisture dynamics throughout the spring melt will help parameterize models of biological activity to build a more predictive understanding of newly emerging terrestrial landscapes and their impact on carbon and nutrient cycling.…”
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Quantifying the potential of using Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) soil moisture variability to predict subsurface water dynamics by A. K. Nayak, X. Xu, X. Xu, S. K. Frey, S. K. Frey, O. Khader, O. Khader, A. R. Erler, D. R. Lapen, H. A. J. Russell, E. A. Sudicky, E. A. Sudicky

“…This study also provides insights into the dynamics of near-surface–subsurface water interaction and the capabilities and approaches of satellite-based SM monitoring and high-resolution fully integrated hydrologic modeling.…”
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Crown structure indicates tree secondary growth, competition legacy, and growth potential of dominant species in Europe by Shamim Ahmed, Torben Hilmers, Enno Uhl, Frederico Tupinambá-Simões, Felipe Bravo, Miren del Río, Hans Pretzsch

“…Therefore, this knowledge is valuable for improving forest management practices and offers useful insights for professionals working in forestry.…”
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Deciphering the functional roles of PE18 and PPE26 proteins in modulating Mycobacterium tuberculosis pathogenesis and immune response by Aquib Ehtram, Mohd Shariq, Neha Quadir, Neha Quadir, Salma Jamal, Manjunath Pichipalli, Sheeba Zarin, Sheeba Zarin, Javaid Ahmad Sheikh, Nasreen Z. Ehtesham, Seyed E. Hasnain, Seyed E. Hasnain

“…In vivo experiments were conducted to assess effector T-cell activation and intracellular survival. Mechanistic insights into endosome-phagosome maturation and actin cytoskeleton dynamics were obtained through fluorescence microscopy.ResultsOur biochemical analyses confirmed interactions between PE18/PPE26, PE18/PPE27, PE19/PPE25, and EspG5/PPE, highlighting their involvement in ESX-5-mediated secretion. …”
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Mycobiome analyses of critically ill COVID-19 patients by Danielle Weaver, Sara Gago, Matteo Bassetti, Daniele Roberto Giacobbe, Juergen Prattes, Martin Hoenigl, Florian Reizine, Hélène Guegan, Jean-Pierre Gangneux, Michael John Bromley, Paul Bowyer

“…However, the composition of the fungal microbiome in severe COVID-19 in relation to prophylactic antifungals, as well as how this is associated with survival outcomes, is yet to be studied. Our study provides insights into the lung fungal microbiome in severe COVID-19 and has found antifungal treatment to be associated with lower Aspergillus fumigatus burden and that higher levels of this pathogen are associated with mortality. …”
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Identification of the crucial circ-mi-mRNA interaction networks regulating testicular development and spermatogenesis in ganders by Xiaopeng Li, Xiaoyong He, Guibi Li, Zhujun Wang, Fuli Huang, Jiasen Chen, Yang Song, Tanze Liu, Zhaoyan Chen, Xiangfeng Wang, Jiwei Hu, Hua He, Hehe Liu, Liang Li, Jiwen Wang, Shenqiang Hu

“…This study provides novel insights into the function and molecular mechanisms of ceRNAs in regulating the gander testicular development and semen quality.…”
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A rapid and simple clonality assay for bovine leukemia virus-infected cells by amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) analysis by Tomoko Kobayashi, Sakurako Makimoto, Nagaki Ohnuki, Md Belal Hossain, M. Ishrat Jahan, Misaki Matsuo, Kazuhiko Imakawa, Yorifumi Satou

“…Additionally, tracking clonal dynamics offers insights into the disease’s progression, potentially providing strategies for avoiding economic losses. …”
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Adaptive responses of large-seeded lentils across diverse Indian climates by Ashok Kumar Parihar, Kali Krishna Hazra, Amrit Lamichaney, Debjyoti Sen Gupta, Jitendra Kumar, Anil Kumar Singh, Sankar Prasad Das, Muniyandi Samuel Jeberson, Parvez Ahmad Sofi, Ajaz Ahmad Lone, Jai Dev, Ashok Kumar, Ravindra Kumar Panwar, Sarvjeet Singh, Harsh Kumar Dikshit, Murlidhar Aski, Bimal Singh Jamwal, Ved Prakash, Sumer Singh Punia, Khajan Singh, Sunil Kumar Nair, Mangala Parikh, Smita Tiwari, Ashok Kumar Saxena, Sudhakar Prasad Mishra, Kamaluddin, Hitesh Kumar, Umesh Kumar, Deepak Singh, Sanjeev Gupta, Shailesh Tripathi, Girish Prasad Dixit

“…A comprehensive understanding of crop responses to diverse environments is essential for designing efficient breeding programs. Currently, such insights are lacking for large-seeded lentils under Indian climatic conditions. …”
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Assessing Heat Resistance and Selecting Heat-Resistant Individuals of Largemouth Bass (<i>Micropterus salmoides</i>) with Tiered Thermal Exposure by Haijie Chen, Hui Qiao, Zhicheng Xv, Guili Song, Shuning Liu, Cheng Luo, Yong Long, Shimei Lin

“…These findings provide valuable insights into the thermal biology of LMB and the potential for breeding heat-resistant LMB varieties.…”
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Spatio-temporal dynamics of speleothem growth and glaciation in the British Isles by S. Panitz, S. Panitz, M. Rogerson, J. Longman, N. Scroxton, T. J. Lawson, T. C. Atkinson, V. Ersek, J. Baldini, L. Baldini, S. Umbo, M. A. Lone, G. M. Henderson, S. F. M. Breitenbach

“…Further study of leads and lags in speleothem growth compared to surface deposition may provide new insights into landscape-scale dynamics during ice sheet growth and retreat.…”
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