University of California, Davis

Dynamics of germ cell development in the bovine fetal ovary

Abstract This study offers a comprehensive description of germ cell development in the bovine ovary across a 95-day period between embryonic days 45–140, corresponding to the critical window between gonadal colonization by primordial germ cells and the establishment of the ovaria...

Physicochemical and Microbiological Properties of Yoghurt Made Form Defatted Milk Mixtures and Concentrated Buttermilk Fortified with Herbal Extract

This study evaluates the impact of plant-derived additives (Melissa officinalis L., Plantago major L., and Inula helenium L.) on the physicochemical, microbiological, and antimicrobial properties of yoghurt formulated with a combined base of milk and buttermilk concentrate (solid...

Impact of alcohol use discontinuation on adipose tissue insulin resistance among Latino patients with and without underlying chronic liver disease

Abstract We evaluated the effect of short-term moderate alcohol discontinuation on adipose tissue insulin resistance (adipo-IR) and factors associated with its change in Latinos with and without hepatitis C virus (HCV). Nondiabetic Latino adults without (N = 17) or with (N = 7) H...

A training data reduction scheme for electromyography, force myography, and their combination under varying limb positions and loading conditions

Abstract Devices that rely on hand gesture recognition as a form of control require accurate and reliable classification performance to ensure effective use. Two techniques used for this purpose include electromyography and force myography, which rely on consistent muscle activit...

The Zooplankton International Geospatial dataset: A global repository of spatiotemporal freshwater zooplankton community composition data from lakes and reservoirs to support ecological research

Abstract Zooplankton transfer substantial energy in aquatic food webs and are used as indicators of environmental change. Syntheses of zooplankton community dynamics globally require datasets that span a wide range of environmental gradients; however, these datasets are limited d...

Decoupled Carbon and Nitrogen Cycling Across Soil Particle-Size Fractions in Apple Orchards of the Jiaodong Peninsula, China

The coupled mechanisms governing carbon–nitrogen turnover across soil particle-size fractions remain unclear. This study investigated soil organic carbon (SOC) and total nitrogen (TN) dynamics across five particle-size fractions in Cambisols under conventional and organic orchard...

When YouTube-Specific Content Feels Positive

Abstract: This paper examines the prospective associations among positive verbal and physical expressions in YouTube-specific content, children's parasocial relationships, the quality of their offline peer relationships, and parents' perceptions of YouTube's role in child develop...

Reconstructing Al-Farabi’s ethical framework in contemporary bioethics: genetics, reproduction, and technological challenges

Contemporary bioethics operates within pluralistic societies, where ethical reasoning is not confined to prescriptive frameworks but rather involves deliberation across competing moral perspectives. Although the dominant approaches remain largely Western, there has been an increa...

Exploring Middle and High School Personnel’s Definition and Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices for Autistic Students

Background Mandates that educators use evidence-based practices (EBP) with autistic students have not led to their widespread or consistent implementation, despite their growing availability. EBP knowledge is integral to effective implementation, and prior studies have shown that...

Surgical Management of Young Women with High-Risk Breast Cancer Receiving Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy on the I-SPY2 Trial

BACKGROUND: Mastectomy rates in women with breast cancer are higher in younger women than in older women. The impact of this more extensive surgery on overall survival (OS) and locoregional recurrence in younger women is unknown, especially after neoadjuvant systemic therapy (NST...

Concentration-dependent alleviation of lead toxicity in rapeseed by elevated CO2 is associated with rhizosphere microbiome remodeling

Interactive effects of elevated CO 2 (eCO 2 ) and heavy metal pollution on plant–microbe systems are critical for predicting ecosystem responses under future climate scenarios. We investigated how eCO 2 modulates lead (Pb) toxicity in rapeseed ( Brassica napus ) and its rhizosphe...

Assessing the clinical applicability of large language models for microwave ablation guidance

Purpose To evaluate the performance of five language models (LLMs)—ChatGPT, Gemini, Meta, Claude, and DeepSeek—in providing clinically relevant advice on microwave ablation (MWA), a minimally invasive therapy for tumor treatment. Methods A total of 27 standardized questions cover...

Candidate gene identification and molecular marker development for the small granule starch trait in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)

Abstract Cassava ( Manihot esculenta ) is both a vital staple and industrial cash crop, with growing global demand for specialty starches. Small granule cassava starch is highly valued for industrial uses because its reduced size, high amylose content, and improved processing eff...