An analysis of chronic kidney disease as a prognostic factor in pediatric cases of COVID-19 by Bárbara Caroline Dias Faria (10468144)

“…<div><p>Abstract Advanced age is a risk factor for severe infection by acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). …”

Nutrient retention in a small reservoir under changed variability of inflow nutrient concentration by Maria Determann (14651242)

“…Utilizing the 1D lake model GOTM-WET, we simulated nutrient processing in a mesotrophic reservoir. Further, we performed scenario simulations by modifying the variability of inflow nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations. …”

A Method for Selectively Enriching Microbial DNA from Contaminating Vertebrate Host DNA by George R. Feehery (477312)

“…<div><p>DNA samples derived from vertebrate skin, bodily cavities and body fluids contain both host and microbial DNA; the latter often present as a minor component. Consequently, DNA sequencing of a microbiome sample frequently yields reads originating from the microbe(s) of interest, but with a vast excess of host genome-derived reads. …”

Table1_Correlates of physical activity habits in adolescents: A systematic review.DOCX by Tianyi Shao (12485027)

“…Our systematic review indicated the following: 1) boys performed more physical activity habits than girls, whereas girls preferred to engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity; 2) physical activity in adolescents decreased with age; 3) African American adolescents performed significantly more habitual physical activities than white adolescents; 4) adolescents with higher literacy had better physical activity habits; 5) support from parents, teachers, friends, and others helped adolescents in developing physical activity habits; 6) adolescents who spent less time participating in habitual physical activity had a higher body mass index; 7) adolescents who reported higher levels of self-efficacy and satisfaction with school sports tended to have stronger physical activity habits; 8) sedentary behavior, smoking, drinking, prolonged screen time, negative emotions, and excessive use of media technology were correlated with reduced habitual physical activity in adolescents. …”

Data_Sheet_1_The Adaptive Significance of Flash Behavior: A Bayesian Model.docx by Thomas N. Sherratt (9260446)

“…Here we apply Bayesian search theory to show that the higher the conspicuousness of a prey item, the sooner a predator should give up searching for it in an area where it appears to have settled, although the relationship is not always monotonically decreasing. …”

Percutaneous stone removal using a compliant balloon after papillary balloon dilatation by Dong Jae Shim (6433664)

“…Bilirubin and white blood cell levels significantly decreased after the procedure.</p> <p> Percutaneous stone removal using a compliant balloon after papillary balloon dilatation is a safe and effective method in patients in whom endoscopic or surgical treatment is not feasible. …”

Human Impact on Atolls Leads to Coral Loss and Community Homogenisation: A Modeling Study by Bernhard M. Riegl (160174)

“…From surveys across the Chagos, we investigate the regeneration dynamics of coral populations distant from human habitation after natural disturbances. Using a size-based mathematical model based on a time-series of coral community and population data from 1999–2006, we provide hind- and forecast data for coral population dynamics within lagoons and on ocean-facing reefs verified against monitoring from 1979–2009. …”

p300 is a transcriptional coactivator for GR-regulated DUSP1 gene transcription. by Lauren E. Shipp (238445)

“…<b>C</b> RNAi against p300 but not CBP decreased DEX-induced DUSP1 gene expression. p300, CBP or scramble (control) siRNA was transfected into A549 cells. 48 h post-transfection, cells were treated with DMSO or DEX (0.5 µM) for 5 h. …”

A Unique Combination of Male Germ Cell miRNAs Coordinates Gonocyte Differentiation by Skye C. McIver (170151)

“…<div><p>The last 100 years have seen a concerning decline in male reproductive health associated with decreased sperm production, sperm function and male fertility. …”

Image_1_Inbreeding Alters the Chemical Phenotype and Mating Behavior of a Beetle.pdf by Thorben Müller (3266832)

“…The chemical phenotype was altered in inbred females, which showed a male-like CHC profile. In no choice bioassays, inbred individuals had a decreased mating probability than outbred individuals. …”

Table1_Correlates of physical activity habits in adolescents: A systematic review.DOCX by Tianyi Shao (12485027)

“…Our systematic review indicated the following: 1) boys performed more physical activity habits than girls, whereas girls preferred to engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity; 2) physical activity in adolescents decreased with age; 3) African American adolescents performed significantly more habitual physical activities than white adolescents; 4) adolescents with higher literacy had better physical activity habits; 5) support from parents, teachers, friends, and others helped adolescents in developing physical activity habits; 6) adolescents who spent less time participating in habitual physical activity had a higher body mass index; 7) adolescents who reported higher levels of self-efficacy and satisfaction with school sports tended to have stronger physical activity habits; 8) sedentary behavior, smoking, drinking, prolonged screen time, negative emotions, and excessive use of media technology were correlated with reduced habitual physical activity in adolescents. …”

Single-Cell Sequencing Reveals Heterogeneity Effects of Bisphenol A on Zebrafish Embryonic Development by Ling Chen (25698)

“…Moreover, BPA also changed transforming growth factor (TGF) β signaling and heart tube morphogenesis in heart cells, leading to a decreased heartbeat in zebrafish larvae. Our study provides a comprehensive understanding of BPA toxicity on fish embryonic development at a single-cell level.…”

Table_7_PRDX6: A protein bridging S-palmitoylation and diabetic neuropathy.xlsx by Yan Cao (482880)

“…S-palmitoylation is a reversible posttranslational lipid modification, and its dysregulation has been implicated in metabolic syndrome, cancers, neurological disorders, and infections. …”

Modeling Method for Increased Precision and Scope of Directly Measurable Fluxes at a Genome-Scale by Douglas McCloskey (1430353)

“…The majority of work using MFA has been limited to core models of metabolism due to challenges in implementing genome-scale MFA and the undesirable trade-off between increased scope and decreased precision in flux estimations. This work presents a tunable workflow for expanding the scope of MFA to the genome-scale without trade-offs in flux precision. …”

Supplementary Material for: Spurious Hyperchloremia in the Presence of Elevated Plasma Salicylate: A Cohort Study by Kashani K.B. (3418163)

“…<b><i>Background:</i></b> Acute metabolic acidosis is rarely associated with a reduced or negative anion gap (AG), but several case reports have described such an abnormality occurring in the setting of acute salicylate intoxication. …”

Modeling Method for Increased Precision and Scope of Directly Measurable Fluxes at a Genome-Scale by Douglas McCloskey (1430353)

“…The majority of work using MFA has been limited to core models of metabolism due to challenges in implementing genome-scale MFA and the undesirable trade-off between increased scope and decreased precision in flux estimations. This work presents a tunable workflow for expanding the scope of MFA to the genome-scale without trade-offs in flux precision. …”

Agriculture and food security challenge of climate change: a dynamic analysis for policy selection by Ferdous Ahmed (12792586)

“…<div><p>ABSTRACT This study presents an empirical examination of climate change related to vulnerability impacts on food security and remedial adaptation options as a suitable strategy by prioritizing needs over a 50-year period. …”

tACS reduces entrainment, then reinstates it at a different phase, as the stimulation amplitude increases. by Matthew R. Krause (9450334)

“…Panels A and B show an example trajectory for one neuron exhibiting reinstated entrainment (A) and another undergoing progressive decreases in entrainment (B). …”

Investigating the Flow Dynamics in the Obstructed and Stented Ureter by Means of a Biomimetic Artificial Model by Francesco Clavica (519084)

“…<div><p>Double-J stenting is the most common clinical method employed to restore the upper urinary tract drainage, in the presence of a ureteric obstruction. After implant, stents provide an immediate pain relief by decreasing the pressure in the renal pelvis (<i>P</i>). …”

The 24-hour urinary cortisol in post-traumatic stress disorder: A meta-analysis by Xiongfeng Pan (5825465)

“…<div><p>Objective</p><p>Previous studies found inconsistent results on the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and concentrations of 24-hour (24-h) urinary cortisol. This study performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize previous findings on this relationship.…”