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Adherent-invasive Escherichia coli pduB drives vitamin B 12 -dependent colitis in mice

ABSTRACT Adherent-invasive Escherichia coli (AIEC) are strongly implicated in the pathogenesis of Crohn’s disease, but the virulence factors driving their invasive and pro-inflammatory behavior remain incompletely defined. Here, we demonstrate that vitamin B 12 availability modul...

Shallow Landslides Align With Atmospheric Rivers in Coastal Steeplands

Abstract Rapid, shallow landslides in coastal mountains are triggered by extreme precipitation, shaping topography and impacting human settlements. Using an inventory of >700 landslides mapped from satellite imagery (2009–2024) and an atmospheric river database (1981–2019), this...

Gender‐Specific Cancer‐Related Survival Analysis of Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resection for Rectal Adenocarcinoma: A Multicenter Study

ABSTRACT Aim This study compared short‐ and long‐term outcomes of robotic and laparoscopic low anterior resection (LAR) for rectal adenocarcinoma using sex‐stratified analyses. Methods Patients who underwent elective robotic or laparoscopic LAR for rectal cancer were included. Pr...

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF A MULTI NUTRITIONAL HERBAL DRUG FOR NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD)

In this project, we focused on the formulation and evaluation of a nutraceutical capsule for the management of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), also known as Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). NAFLD is a rapidly increasing liver disorder a...

Functional Feed Additives in Intensive Sheep Production: From Mechanism to Practical Application

In ruminant nutrition, functional feed additives are defined as non-nutritive or bioactive substances added to diets to intentionally alter rumen microbial populations, enhance nutrient digestibility, or modulate metabolic pathways beyond standard baseline nutrition. This review...

Does Mark Care That Jesus Was Raised from the Dead? On Resurrecting the King and the Kingdom (Mark 16.1–8)

Abstract Markan scholars have paid inadequate attention to the literary/theological significance of Jesus’ resurrection. This article seeks to remediate this deficiency by situating Jesus’ resurrection within Mark’s principal theme: the hastening kingdom of God. In doing so, this...

Sex-Stratified Effects of a Baduanjin Qigong Program for People with Chronic Schizophrenia: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: People with schizophrenia have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome because of atypical antipsychotic side effects, a lack of exercise, and dietary intake and lifestyle behaviors. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the sex-stratified effects of a Baduanjin qigong interv...

Direct Air CO2 Capture via Hot Water Cycling of Poly(ethyleneimine)/Silica Hollow Fiber Sorbents

Abstract Hollow fiber sorbents containing amine-infused mesoporous silicas are promising materials for CO2 capture from ambient air due to their ease of heat integration and low pressure drops. This advanced sorbent design permits a wide range of heat source integration options,...

Obstructive sleep apnea as a risk factor for postoperative complications in lumbar spine surgery: a nationwide inpatient sample database study

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep-disordered breathing condition associated with systemic comorbidities; however, its specific impact on postoperative outcomes following lumbar spine surgery (LSS) remains under-characterized. This study aimed to determine the evo...

Treated greywater reuse for sustainable landscape irrigation in cities with water scarcity

Abstract Treated greywater offers a practical alternative to potable water for non-food landscape irrigation when treatment and monitoring are matched to source composition and exposure. Because the reviewed studies differed in design, scale, climate and monitoring, performance w...

SCHISTOSOMIASIS: AN OVERVIEW OF BIOLOGY, PATHOGENESIS, DIAGNOSIS AND CONTROL

Schistosomiasis is a serious neglected tropical disease which is caused by dioecious trematode parasites belonging to the genus Schistosoma. In man, there are five medically important species: S. mansoni, S. haematobium, S. japonicum, S. intercalatum, and S. mekongi. The importan...

Colposcopic Imaging Carries Most of the Signal: Externally Validated Tri-Modal Integration of Imaging, Vaginal Microbiome, and Coagulation-Immune Data in HPV-Associated Co-Infection

Background/Objectives: To determine whether a coagulation-immune index, vaginal microbiome composition, and colposcopic imaging carry non-redundant information about HPV-associated lower genital tract co-infection when integrated within a single learned model. Methods: This retro...

A global gridded dataset of significant wave height via fusion of multi-mission altimetry and numerical hindcast

Satellite altimeters provide long-term, high-accuracy observations of significant wave height (SWH) over the global ocean. However, their sparse spatial and temporal sampling introduces undersampling errors in wave climate analyses. Direct gridding of multi-mission altimeter data...

A Deep Model Framework for Morphological Trait Imputation Across Taxonomic Groups

ABSTRACT Incomplete morphological trait data pose major hurdles for trait‐based analyses, particularly when missing values, multicollinearity, and sparse sampling constrain inference. These issues limit our ability to quantify trait variation and explore broad patterns of functio...

Reinforcement Learning With a Low‐Cost Parallel Linkage Gripper for Static and Dynamic Planar In‐Hand Manipulation

Parallel linkage grippers provide a low‐cost and compact alternative to anthropomorphic hands for planar manipulation tasks. However, their closed‐chain kinematics introduce actuator coupling, singularity‐related constraints, and position‐dependent manipulation capability, making...

Structure-property correlations of alkaline-free extracted cellulose nanocrystals for prospective biomedical applications

Abstract In this study, the structure-property relationship of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) extracted from cotton fibers using a controlled chemical extraction method (CEM) without alkaline pretreatment was systematically investigated. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission ele...

The genome sequence of the Small Purple-barred, Phytometra viridaria (Clerck, 1759) (Lepidoptera: Erebidae)

We present a genome assembly from an individual male Phytometra viridaria (Small Purple-barred; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Erebidae). The assembly contains two haplotypes with total lengths of 364.61 megabases and 361.85 megabases. Most of the haplotype 1 assembly (98.51%)...

Management of spontaneous subcapsular liver hematomas secondary to metastatic melanoma and aplastic anemia: a case report

Introduction: Spontaneous subcapsular liver hematomas are rare and carry significant morbidity, particularly in patients with advanced malignancy and severe hematological compromise. Management must balance hemostatic control with procedural risk and often requires multidisciplin...

A Novel Strategy for Developing Engineered Cementitious Composites: Synergistic Incorporation of Volcanic Materials and PE-PVA Fibers

Engineered cementitious composites (ECC) are primarily designed to enhance ductility, achieving strain-hardening behavior and controlled micro-cracking. Key constituents typically include cement, fine aggregates, fly ash, and polymeric fibers. This study aims to replace conventio...

Inconsistent subthalamic local field potential beta activity amid in- and antiphasic neuronal bursts

Abstract Elevated subthalamic (STN) beta (12–32 Hz) local field potentials (LFP) are a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease and closely tied to synchronized spiking. The biomarker guides deep brain stimulation (DBS) lead implantation and is under investigation to inform DBS programmin...