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Gene Expression After Exercise Is Disrupted by Early-Life Stress.

Dev Psychobiol

January 2025

Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA.

Exercise can be leveraged as an important tool to improve neural and psychological health, either on its own or to bolster the efficacy of evidence-based treatment modalities. Research in both humans and animal models shows that positive experiences, such as exercise, promote neuroprotection while, in contrast, aversive experiences, particularly those in early development, are often neurologically and psychologically disruptive. In the current study, we employed a preclinical model to investigate the therapeutic benefits of exercise on gene expression in the brains of adult rats.

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Improving future agricultural sustainability by optimizing crop distributions in China.

PNAS Nexus

January 2025

Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen, DK-1350 Copenhagen, Denmark.

Improving agricultural sustainability is a global challenge, particularly for China's high-input and low-efficiency cropping systems with environmental tradeoffs. Although national strategies have been implemented to achieve Sustainable Development Goals in agriculture, the potential contributions of crop switching as a promising solution under varying future climate change are still under-explored. Here, we optimize cropping patterns spatially with the targets of enhancing agriculture production, reducing environmental burdens, and achieving sustainable fertilization across different climate scenarios.

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Failure of the active particles is inherently electrochemo-mechanics dominated. This review comprehensively examines the electrochemo-mechanical degradation and failure mechanisms of active particles in high-energy density lithium-ion batteries. The study delves into the growth of passivating layers, such as the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI), and their impact on battery performance.

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The SARS-CoV-2 main protease (M or Nsp5) is critical for production of viral proteins during infection and, like many viral proteases, also targets host proteins to subvert their cellular functions. Here, we show that the human tRNA methyltransferase TRMT1 is recognized and cleaved by SARS-CoV-2 M. TRMT1 installs the ,-dimethylguanosine (m2,2G) modification on mammalian tRNAs, which promotes cellular protein synthesis and redox homeostasis.

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Purpose: We asked whether children with developmental language disorder can learn vocabulary or grammar targets and curricular content simultaneously. We replicated prior work integrating two language interventions into a first-grade science curriculum and extended it by testing delivery via teletherapy.

Method: A parallel arm randomised controlled trial was conducted using telehealth approaches.

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The endothelin-B receptor (ETR) mediates vasodilation in young women, an effect that is absent in postmenopausal women. We have previously demonstrated that ETR-mediated vasodilation is regulated by estradiol (E) in young women; however, the impact of E on ETR function in postmenopausal women remains unknown. Accordingly, the objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that E exposure restores ETR-mediated dilation in postmenopausal women.

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Genome-resolved adaptation strategies of to changing conditions in the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays.

Appl Environ Microbiol

January 2025

Department of Biological Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA.

Unlabelled: The abundant and metabolically versatile aquatic bacterial order, , influences marine biogeochemical cycles. We assessed metagenome-assembled genome (MAG) abundance, estimated growth rates, and potential and expressed functions in the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays, two important US estuaries. Phylogenomics of draft and draft/closed genomes from this study and others placed 46 nearly complete MAGs from these bays into 11 genera, many were not well characterized.

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This study aimed to explore whether early developmental abilities are related to future executive function (EF) in children with motor delays. Fourteen children with motor delays ( = 10.76, = 2.

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Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) display a variety of core and co-occurring difficulties in social, communication, everyday functioning, cognitive, motor, and language domains. Receiving a combination of services to accommodate needs of autistic individuals is essential for improving their future outcomes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, reduced service access negatively impacted autistic children's outcomes.

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A high proportion of individuals with Achilles tendinopathy continue to demonstrate long-term symptoms and functional impairments after exercise treatment. Thus, there is a need to delineate patient presentations that may require alternative treatment. The objective of this study was to evaluate if the presence of metabolic risk factors relates to tendon symptoms, psychological factors, triceps surae structure, and lower limb function in individuals with Achilles tendinopathy.

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Introduction: The healthcare sector has great potential for promoting physical activity (PA) for chronic disease prevention, treatment and management; however, multiple adoption and implementation barriers exist, ranging from practice integration to information flow. In 2016, Exercise is Medicine Greenville (EIMG), a comprehensive clinic-to-community approach that involves PA assessment, recommendation and/or prescription and provider-based referral of patients to community-based PA programmes, was launched by Prisma Health in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. Since inception, variability has emerged in adoption and implementation, impacting patient reach, referral rates and engagement in the community-based PA programmes, highlighting the need for closer evaluation and refinement of strategies to maximise programme impact.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the obesity epidemic, with both adults and children demonstrating rapid weight gain during the pandemic. However, the impact of having a COVID-19 diagnosis on this trend is not known. Using longitudinal data from January 2019 to June 2023 collected by the US National Institute for Health's National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C), children (age 2-18 years) with positive COVID-19 test results { = 11,474, 53% male, mean [standard deviation (SD)] age 5.

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Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is infamous for its aggressive phenotype and poorer prognosis when compared to other breast cancer subtypes. One factor contributing to this poor prognosis is that TNBC lacks expression of the receptors that available hormonal or molecular-oriented therapies attack. New treatments that exploit biological targets specific to TNBC are desperately needed to improve patient outcomes.

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  • Many agricultural watersheds depend on voluntary management practices (MPs) to improve water quality by reducing nutrient and sediment runoff, but the effectiveness of these practices is unclear.
  • Analysis of water-quality data from three prioritized Chesapeake Bay watersheds (Smith Creek, Upper Chester River, and Conewago Creek) from 1985 to 2020 reveals inconsistent outcomes, with some areas seeing no decrease in nutrient or sediment loads despite an increase in MPs.
  • The study suggests that while MPs may have prevented further water-quality decline, real improvements will likely require lowering manure and fertilizer applications, underscoring the need for long-term monitoring to evaluate MP effectiveness.
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  • Medical devices, 3D printing, and virtual reality are becoming essential in healthcare for better patient results.
  • Physicians face clinical challenges but often lack the training needed to create patient-focused innovations.
  • Hands-on clerkships were introduced to help physicians build necessary skills in emerging medical technologies.
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Long-term Complications From Peripheral Nerve Blocks After Pediatric Orthopaedic Lower Extremity Procedures: A Systematic Review.

Am J Sports Med

January 2025

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA; Orthopaedic Institute for Children, Los Angeles, California, USA; Boulder Medical Center, Boulder, Colorado, USA.

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  • Peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) are commonly used in pediatric orthopedic surgery for pain management and quicker discharge, but they can lead to both short- and long-term complications.
  • A systematic review identified 16 studies (10% of those reviewed) that discussed long-term complications following PNBs in pediatric patients, with 9 reporting issues such as chronic pain, motor deficits, and reduced range of motion.
  • Overall, complications were noted in a small percentage of patients, with chronic pain occurring in 5%, strength deficits in 10%, and sensory deficits in just 0.07%.
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This manuscript explores the post-synthetic modification (PSM) of amine-functionalized porous coordination cages, specifically focusing on the formation of imine bonds through reactions with aldehydes. Targeting various cage topologies, including zirconium-, magnesium-, and molybdenum-based structures, we demonstrate the tunability of cage solubility and porosity through selective functionalization where the proximity of amine groups on the parent cage impacts the extent of modification. The work highlights the reversible nature of imine formation, offering potential applications in solubility switching and mixed-metal solid synthesis.

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Development of the retinoic acid receptor alpha-specific antagonist YCT-529 for male contraception: A brief review.

Contraception

January 2025

Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Institute for Therapeutics Discovery and Development, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, 717 Delaware Street, SE, 55414, United States. Electronic address:

Genetic studies in mice have demonstrated that retinoic acid receptor alpha (RARα) deficiency leads to male infertility without affecting overall viability, suggesting that pharmacological inhibition of this receptor could be a viable contraceptive strategy. This review describes the use of experimental approaches to develop RARα-selective antagonists for male contraception. Initial studies with BMS-189453, a pan-RAR antagonist, showed significant testicular degeneration and reversible infertility in mice.

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Language interventions may yield greater benefits for younger children than their older counterparts, making it critical to evaluate children's language skills as early as possible. Yet, assessing young children's language presents many challenges, such as limited attention spans, low expressive language, and hesitancy to speak with an unfamiliar examiner. To address these challenges, the Quick Interactive Language Screener for Toddlers (QUILS:TOD; for children 24- to 36-months of age) was developed as a quick, tablet-based language screener capable of assessing children's vocabulary, syntax, and word learning skills.

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Investigating proteogenomic divergence in patient-derived xenograft models of ovarian cancer.

Sci Rep

January 2025

Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, 420 Delaware St SE, MMC 609, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA.

Within ovarian cancer research, patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models recapitulate histologic features and genomic aberrations found in original tumors. However, conflicting data from published studies have demonstrated significant transcriptional differences between PDXs and original tumors, challenging the fidelity of these models. We employed a quantitative mass spectrometry-based proteomic approach coupled with generation of patient-specific databases using RNA-seq data to investigate the proteogenomic landscape of serially-passaged PDX models established from two patients with distinct subtypes of ovarian cancer.

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Analysis of nuclear receptor expression in head and neck cancer.

Cancer Genet

December 2024

Department of Otolaryngology, University of Minnesota, MMC396, 420 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.

Objective: Studies of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (HNSCC) have demonstrated the importance of nuclear receptors and their associated coregulators in the development and treatment of HNSCC. We sought to characterize members of the nuclear receptor super family through interrogation of RNA-Seq and microarray data.

Materials And Methods: TCGA RNA-Seq data within the cBioportal platform comparing HNSCC samples (n = 515 patients with RNA-Seq data) to normal tissue (n = 82 patients) was interrogated for significant differences in nuclear receptor expression.

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Land use change threatens global biodiversity and compromises ecosystem functions, including pollination and food production. Reduced taxonomic α-diversity is often reported under land use change, yet the impacts could be different at larger spatial scales (i.e.

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Introduction: Child Opportunity Index (COI) is associated with complicated appendicitis (CA) in children. Value-based care through an accountable care organization (ACO) may modify this association. We aimed to determine if enrollment in our state's ACO, Partners For Kids (PFK), modified the association between COI and CA.

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  • Enhancing transport and mechanical properties in cathode composites is essential for solid-state battery performance.
  • The FAST electrode features vertically aligned carbon nanotubes in a polymer electrolyte, improving ionic and electronic conductivity while reinforcing the electrode.
  • This innovative design leads to excellent electrochemical performance, achieving a capacity of 148.2 mAh/g at 0.2 C over 100 cycles, indicating progress in solid-state lithium metal battery technology.
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The Detrimental Effect of Stroke on Motor Adaptation.

Neurorehabil Neural Repair

January 2025

Department of Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA.

Background: While it is evident that stroke impairs motor control, it remains unclear whether stroke impacts motor adaptation-the ability to flexibly modify movements in response to changes in the body and the environment. The mixed results in the literature may be due to differences in participants' brain lesions, sensorimotor tasks, or a combination of both.

Objective: We first sought to better understand the overall impact of stroke on motor adaptation and then to delineate the impact of lesion hemisphere and sensorimotor task on adaptation poststroke.

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