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Acute Effects of Accentuated Eccentric Loading in Comparison to Traditional Resistance Loading on Velocity and Other Parameters in Concentric and Eccentric Phases in Barbell Back Squat.

Najafi A, Nosaka K, Javidi M et al. · 2026 · Journal of strength and conditioning research

Abstract Najafi, A, Nosaka, K, Javidi, M, Naddafha, S, Kumagawa, D, Bertochi, GFA, and Latella, C. Acute effects of accentuated eccentric loading in comparison to traditional resistance loading on velocity and other parameters in…

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Effects of emamectin benzoate spiked sediment on adult, larval and post-larval stages of the American lobster (Homarus americanus).

Asnicar D, Jonah L, Kingsbury M et al. · 2026 · The Science of the total environment

Salmon farming represents a significant economic sector on both Canada's Atlantic and Pacific coasts. To manage sea lice outbreaks, medicated feeds containing emamectin benzoate (EMB) are commonly applied. Because EMB is poorly soluble and…

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Primary and steroid-induced antibody deficiency in severe asthma: a real-life analysis of a well-defined biologic-treated cohort.

Yegin Katran Z, Argın Ö, Bulut İ · 2026 · The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma

Background Severe asthma is frequently associated with recurrent exacerbations and prolonged systemic corticosteroid use, which may lead to secondary immunodeficiency (SID). In addition, unrecognized primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs) may…

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The effects of imidacloprid exposure on the mouse ovary in vivo.

Mourikes VE, Lee C, Oladosu JI et al. · 2025 · Reproductive toxicology (Elmsford, N.Y.)

Imidacloprid (IMI) is an insect-selective synthetic nicotine derivative used in commercial agricultural systems, home gardening, and veterinary pharmaceuticals. People are exposed to IMI through consumption of contaminated food and water…

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Post-COVID-19 diabetes outcomes.

Lin CJ, Bosco AA, Alves LI et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

Long-COVID-19 presentation has not been evaluated with proper depth in patients with diabetes (DM). This retrospective study evaluated 870 patients (320 DM, 550 non-DM) followed for up to 7.1 months post-hospitalization. Acute myocardial…

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Physicochemical, rheological, textural, tribological, and sensory insights into the role of citrus fiber in quark cheese spreads with varying fat content.

Vincová A, Šantová K, Jaššo M et al. · 2026 · Journal of dairy science

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of citrus fiber (1% wt/wt) on the physicochemical, rheological, textural, tribological, and sensory properties of quark cheese spreads with different fat content (10%, 15%, and 20%…

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Impact of formaldehyde application in commercial hatchers on chick intestinal microbiota.

Meisinger BD, Coufal CD, Olson EG et al. · 2026 · Journal of environmental science and health. Part. B, Pesticides, food contaminants, and agricultural wastes

Reducing microbial contamination during late-stage incubation is important for hatchery sanitation and early chick microbial exposure. Formaldehyde is commonly applied in commercial hatchers to reduce airborne and eggshell-associated…

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Nasal shedding of bovine coronavirus during commingling is associated with reduced average daily gain and lung lesions in weaned seropositive calves.

Urbaniec J, Anagnostopoulos A, Davies P et al. · 2026 · Journal of dairy science

Bovine coronavirus (BCV) is a common calf pathogen and has been proposed as a potential contributor to bovine respiratory disease (BRD); however, little is known about its epidemiology and genetic diversity on UK farms. The aim of this…

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Differential Antioxidant Capacities of Human Endometriotic and Endometrial Cell Models Under H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> Exposure.

Coelho JA, Gomes KS, Cerchiaro G · 2026 · International journal of molecular sciences

Endometriosis is associated with oxidative stress and debilitating symptoms, yet its pathophysiology remains incompletely understood, and current treatments are still limited. In this study, oxidative stress responses were compared in 2D…

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Dual Role of Microglial TREM2 in Neuronal Degeneration and Regeneration after Axotomy.

Pottorf TS, Lane EL, Haley-Johnson Z et al. · 2026 · The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience

Spinal cord ventral horn microglia proliferate after nerve injuries and migrate toward cell bodies of injured motoneurons (MNs) enwrapping them. The significance of this microglia reaction has remained unclear. Moreover, some injured MNs…

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Persistence of Campylobacter fetus subsp. venerealis in the reproductive tract of vaccinated heifers after experimental infection: Insights into vaginal mucosal immunity in heifers.

Scioli MV, Sosa E, Barale J et al. · 2026 · Veterinary immunology and immunopathology

Bovine genital campylobacteriosis (BGC) remains a major cause of reproductive failure in beef cattle systems. This study evaluated the persistence of Campylobacter fetus subsp. venerealis (Cfv) and associated lesions in the reproductive…

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Mechanisms for enhancement of μ-opioid receptor-mediated antinociception in the central nervous system through gallein-dependent modulation of downstream G protein βγ subunit signaling.

Ormes JA, Smrcka AV, Jutkiewicz EM · 2026 · Molecular pharmacology

The clinical utility of μ-opioid receptor (MOR) agonists is limited by side effects and tolerance. G protein βγ subunits (Gβγ) are critical mediators of MOR signaling that not only drive anticonception but also regulate phospholipase C and…

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Relaxation of Guinea Pig Aorta Induced by 5-HT<sub>2B</sub> Receptor. Exploration of Potential Mechanisms.

Del-Ángel-Monroy S, Rodríguez-Márquez A, Orozco-Suárez S et al. · 2026 · Basic & clinical pharmacology & toxicology

Vascular relaxation induced by 5-HT 2B receptor is thought to be mediated by stimulation of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), but this assumption still requires investigation. To investigate potential mechanisms, BW723C86 (5-HT 2B…

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Synergism of TNF and IFNγ promotes cell death, but TNF drives innate immune-mediated colitis independent of IFNγ.

Torres-Huerta A, Ruley-Haase K, Boger-May A et al. · 2026 · Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950)

The cause of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not known, but both innate and adaptive immunity contribute to IBD pathogenesis. To better understand the contributions of innate immunity to IBD, we have generated a mouse model of IBD that…

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Deep brain stimulation or best medical treatment for Parkinson's disease patients: 36-month longitudinal neuropsychological and motor assessment - a prospective case-control study.

Szlufik S, Duszyńska-Wąs K, Koźmińska A et al. · 2026 · Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

Introduction Bilateral subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation (DBS STN) is a very effective surgical method of treating motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. The long-term cognitive outcome after the surgery is still…

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Exogenous Carbohydrate Oxidation Is Higher When Consuming Glucose + Fructose Compared with Glucose Alone during Endurance Exercise Regardless of Energy Status.

Barney DE Jr, Panik KN, Michalak J et al. · 2026 · The Journal of nutrition

Background When glucose (GLU) is consumed during endurance exercise in an energy deficit state (DEF), exogenous carbohydrate oxidation is lower than in energy balance (BAL). Whether consuming multiple transportable carbohydrates, such as…

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Maternal SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Mink Kits: Dynamics of Passive Immunity and Implications for Silent Farm-Wide Transmission Following Virus Re-Incursion.

Thomou Z, Dovas CI, Poutahidis T et al. · 2026 · Viral immunology

Maternal antibodies protect mink kits early in life, but their duration and impact on subsequent SARS-CoV-2 exposure remain unclear. We longitudinally characterized passive immunity in kits born to mothers previously infected with lineage…

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