Adoptive cell transfer of piezo-activated macrophage rescues immunosuppressed rodents from life-threating bacterial infections by Xiaoyi Liu, Wenxiu Xu, Junkun Feng, Ying Wang, Kai Li, Yi Chen, Wenjun Wang, Weiwei Zhao, Shaohua Ge, Jianhua Li

“…Abstract Bacterial infections pose a significant threat to human health. Catalytic antibacterial nanoparticles that generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) are emerging, as a promising therapeutic approach in treating bacterial infection by boosting the innate immune defenses. …”
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Tumor-derived colorectal cancer organoids induce a unique Treg cell population by directing CD4+ T cell differentiation by Sonia Aristin Revilla, Cynthia L. Frederiks, Stefan Prekovic, Enric Mocholi, Onno Kranenburg, Paul J. Coffer

“…High expression of genes upregulated in CRC organoid-induced Treg cells correlates with shorter progression-free intervals and overall survival in CRC patients. Human CRC organoids similarly induced Treg cells with enhanced suppressive capacity and upregulated genes linked to CRC Treg cells in vivo. …”
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Predicting oxytocin binding dynamics in receptor genetic variants through computational modeling by Preeti Dubey, Yingye Fang, K. Lionel Tukei, Shobhan Kuila, Xinming Liu, Annika Sahota, Antonina I. Frolova, Erin L. Reinl, Manasi Malik, Sarah K. England, Princess I. Imoukhuede

“…To address this, we developed a mathematical model examining the effects of five OXT receptor (OXTR) variants (V45L, P108A, L206V, V281M, and E339K) on OXT–OXTR binding dynamics in human embryonic kidney cells (HEK293T) and myometrial smooth muscle cells. …”
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100 Years of palaeo-research and its relevance for transformation and social cohesion in South Africa by Dipuo Kgotleng, Stella Basinyi, Wendy Black, Precious Chiwara-Maenzanise

“…This centennial milestone necessitates reflection on the role of science in society, with a critical look at the relationship between palaeosciences, the theories of human evolution, and the researcher’s interaction with southern African Indigenous peoples. …”
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A Synopsis of Corruption in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic by Benjamin Terzungwe Tough, Esther Anenge Gbaden

“… Corruption permeates all aspects of human engagements. No society however civilized can claim to be devoid of the phenomenon of corruption. …”
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La Seguridad en la Producción de Alimentos en la Granja: Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas y Buenas Prácticas de Manejo – Salud e Higiene de los Trabajadores by Federico G. Caro, Alexandra Chang, Renée M. Goodrich-Schneider, Keith R. Schneider

“…Schneider, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, February 2013.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_series_spa_food_safety_on_the_farm  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs220   …”
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Coastal moderation of Holocene fire and vegetation change on the Pacific coast of Canada by Maggie E. Duncan, Marlow G. Pellatt, Marlow G. Pellatt, Karen E. Kohfeld, Karen E. Kohfeld

“…Instead, peak fire frequencies were observed during the cool and moist Neoglacial period (4.5 kcal BP – present), when human activity became prevalent. These results have implications for the managed watershed’s resilience to fire and response to future warming conditions.…”
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The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Preventive Controls for Animal Food by Jason M. Scheffler, Chad Carr

“… The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in January of 2011 and is considered the most sweeping reform of food safety regulations in 70 years. The human food regulations were composed first and, with significant input from industry, academia, and consumer groups as well as other agencies, were then modified to better suit animal food production. …”
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GLOBALIZATION, POST-COLONIZING MIGRATION AND NEO-SLAVERY: THE SOCIO-POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS TO TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY AFRICAN STATES by Jonathan C. Madu

“…Hence, it is argued to be a historical process and not a relatively new phenomenon, pointing out the evolution of global history at how the progression of human development overtime has contributed to broader societal advancement through the discovery of new and constantly improving technologies on one hand, but has been a highly uneven process characterized by unequal distribution of power, violence, discrimination and oppression on the other hand. …”
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Establishing Lot Size through Sanitation Clean Breaks in Produce Packing Facilities by Benjamin Chapman, Michelle D. Danyluk

“…Danyluk and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, August 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs234 …”
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A High-throughput, Robotic System for Analysis of Aerosol Sampling Filters by Christian L’Orange, Gabe Neymark, Ellison Carter, John Volckens

“…However, gravimetric analysis of air sampling filters is tedious, time-intensive, and prone to human error. This work describes the development of an Automated Air Analysis Facility (AIRLIFT) for high-throughput gravimetric mass and optical black carbon measurements of filter-based aerosol samples. …”
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Searching for the grey zone in Slovak sci-fi literature during the normalisation period by Olha Norba

“…Prominent themes included environmental pollution, warnings against the loss of humanity, calls for peace, fear of nuclear catastrophe, and condemnation of power domination and totalitarian rhetoric. …”
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The Juice HACCP Program: An Overview by Renee M. Goodrich, Keith R. Schneider, M. E. Parish

“…This document is FSHN0515, one of a series of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published August 2005. …”
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La Seguridad en la Producción de Alimentos en la Granja: Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas y Buenas Prácticas de Manejo – Sanidad en las Instalaciones de Empaque by Federico G. Caro, Alexandra Chang, Renée M. Goodrich-Schneider, Keith R. Schneider

“…Schneider, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, February 2013.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_series_spa_food_safety_on_the_farm  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs219   …”
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Risk analysis of road traffic accidents in Ukraine by Oleg Lyashuk, Dmytro Mironov, Volodymyr Martyniuk, Viktor Aulin, Oleg Tson, Pavlo Maruschak

“… This article presents a comprehensive investigation into the causes of road transport accidents in Ukraine, focusing on the application of risk analysis to minimize economic and human losses. The study begins with a detailed examination of the current road safety scenario in Ukraine, highlighting the alarming statistics of road accidents and their consequences. …”
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Preventing Foodborne Illness: Yersiniosis by Christopher R. Pabst, Jaysankar De, Aswathy Sreedharan, Correy Jones, Keith R. Schneider

“…Schneider and published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, also describes long-term effects and complications of yersiniosis, members of the population most at risk, and prevention methods. …”
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Performance Benchmarking of Psychomotor Skills Using Wearable Devices: An Application in Sport by Mahela Pandukabhaya, Tharaka Fonseka, Madhumini Kulathunge, Roshan Godaliyadda, Parakrama Ekanayake, Chanaka Senanayake, Vijitha Herath

“…This study proposes a versatile framework for optimizing psychomotor learning through human motion analysis. Utilizing a wearable IMU sensor system, the motion trajectories of a given psychomotor task are acquired and then linked to points in a performance space using a predefined set of quality metrics specific to the psychomotor skill. …”
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Digital Ektypon: Using an RTI Dome for Digitizing Squeezes and Epigraphic Research by Ilias N. Gotsikas, Yannis Z. Tzifopoulos, Pericles A. Mitkas

“…In a world where the past meets cutting-edge technology, this research augments the arsenal of tools for digital humanities, ensuring that the legacy of ancient inscriptions is studied, preserved, and appreciated by scholars and enthusiasts alike.…”
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Offline English Handwritten Character Recognition using Sequential Convolutional Neural Network by Muhammad Iqbal, Muniba Humayun, Raheel Siddiqi, Christopher J. Harrison, Muneeb Abid Malik

“…The idea is to make the machine recognize handwritten human characters. The language focused in this research paper is English while using offline handwritten character recognition for identifying English characters. …”
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Preventing Foodborne Illness: Yersiniosis by Christopher R. Pabst, Jaysankar De, Aswathy Sreedharan, Correy Jones, Keith R. Schneider

“…Schneider and published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, also describes long-term effects and complications of yersiniosis, members of the population most at risk, and prevention methods. …”
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