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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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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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Impact of 14 days of head-down bed rest and an exercise countermeasure on skeletal muscle atrophy, proteome and circulatory cytokines in older adults.

Lagacé JC, St-Martin P, Avino M et al. · 2026 · Experimental physiology

Prolonged bed rest and immobilization have deleterious effects on skeletal muscle mass and function, especially in older adults. These can lead to reduced physical capacity and quality of life. Previous experiments in younger individuals…

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Evaluation of Nicotinamide Riboside in Prevention of Small Nerve Fiber Axon Degeneration and Promotion of Nerve Regeneration.

Thomas S, Ben-Davies R, Cetinkaya-Fisgin A et al. · 2026 · Journal of the peripheral nervous system : JPNS

Background and aims Recent preclinical studies have shown that nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD + ) plays a critical role in molecular mechanisms of axon degeneration, and reductions in NAD + levels are associated with axonal…

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Dasatinib and quercetin prevent alveolar bone loss in aged mice.

Battistelli LS, Moraes RM, Santos YC et al. · 2026 · Journal of periodontology

Background Recent findings have associated alveolar bone loss (ABL) with the presence of senescent cells. Aging and the accumulation of senescent cells are associated with a pro-inflammatory environment which may exacerbate tissue damage.…

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Long‐term comparison shows protected and non‐protected forests differ in harvesting, but not in wildfires or drought‐driven dieback

Espelta JM, Viana‐Soto A, Molowny‐Horas R et al. · 2026 · Journal of Applied Ecology.

While disturbances are essential for biodiversity, their escalation driven by climate change may threaten forest ecosystems. Contrasting approaches to adapt forests to disturbances-intensifying management versus encouraging natural…

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The effects of amblyopia on simulated driving behavior in an urban setting.

Al-Haddad C, Kobeissi H, Wehbi Z et al. · 2026 · Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Purpose To assess the driving performance and visual attention of amblyopic drivers using a driving simulator integrated with eye tracking technology in an urban setting. Methods A total of 30 participants were enrolled: 14 amblyopic…

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The effect of switching antipsychotics to aripiprazole versus paliperidone on weight/cardiometabolic parameters: 18-month follow-up findings from the European Long-acting Antipsychotics in Schizophrenia Trial (EULAST).

de Boer N, Vučko Z, Koster DI et al. · 2026 · European neuropsychopharmacology : the journal of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology

Antipsychotic-induced weight gain (AiWG) is a common, burdensome adverse effect. Switching to antipsychotics with lower metabolic risks, such as aripiprazole, is recommended, but long-term data is limited. Long-acting injectables (LAIs)…

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TNF-α antagonist alleviates muscular layer enlargement but does not prevent myenteric neuronal loss in the colon of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.

Sholikah TA, Septyaningtrias DE, Sumiwi YAA et al. · 2025 · Annals of anatomy = Anatomischer Anzeiger : official organ of the Anatomische Gesellschaft

Background this study aimed to examine the impact of a TNF-α antagonist on markers of neuronal death, the total number of myenteric neurons, and the volume of each colonic layer in diabetic rats. Methods thirty male rats were divided into…

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Kaempferitrin modulates AMPK phosphorylation and PEPCK expression in the liver after a short-term high-fat, high-sucrose diet intervention in mice.

Garofolo IC, Santos PF, Silva MF et al. · 2026 · Nutrition and health

Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia, closely linked to obesity. According to the International Diabetes Federation, in 2021, almost 6.7 million adults aged 20-79…

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