Osmotic gradients induce bio-reminiscent morphological transformations in giant unilamellar vesicles by Oglęcka, Kamila, Sanborn, Jeremy, Parikh, Atul N., Kraut, Rachel S.

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Electric field modulation of the tetragonal domain orientation revealed in the magnetic ground state of quantum paraelectric EuTiO3 by Kato, Y., Sunku, S. S., Ito, T., Spalek, L., Shimuta, M., Katsufuji, T., Saxena, S. S., Batista, Cristian D., Petrovic, A. P., Sengupta, Pinaki, Panagopoulos, Christos

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A novel human stem cell platform for probing adrenoceptor signaling in iPSC derived cardiomyocytes including those with an adult atrial phenotype by Ahmad, F

“…</p> <p>A culture programme involving the use of Gremlin 2 allowed differentiation of cardiomyocytes with an atrial phenotype from human induced-pluripotent stem cells. …”

Social network structure in autistic individuals: a systematic review by Lei, J, Qian, X, Kim, KM

“…Many studies (n = 17) used the Friendship Survey to assess peer relationships within classroom settings, with social networks that reflect peer acceptance, rejection, and reciprocal friendships. …”

Content learning in Japanese and English medium instruction: comparing chemistry learning outcomes in Japanese higher education by Aizawa, I

“…These student interviews in addition to teacher interviews and lecture observations were used subsequently to discern the differences in the EMI and JMI course implementation as well as to elucidate academic challenges associated with medium of instruction. …”

Deep brain stimulation of the hypothalamic region: a systematic review by Mofatteh, M, Mohamed, A, Mashayekhi, MS, Skandalakis, GP, Neudorfer, C, Arfaie, S, MohanaSundaram, A, Sabahi, M, Anand, A, Aboulhosn, R, Liao, X, Horn, A, Ashkan, K

“…Background: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been successfully used for the treatment of circuitopathies including movement, anxiety, and behavioral disorders. …”

Preterm birth and cardiometabolic health trajectories from birth to adulthood: the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children by Clayton, GL, Howe, LD, O’Keeffe, LM, Lewandowski, A, Lawlor, DA, Fraser, A

“…</p> <br> <p><strong>Methods and Results:</strong> Multilevel models were used to compare trajectories from early childhood (&lt;9 years) to age 25 of BMI, fat and lean mass, systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP), lipids, glucose and insulin, between individuals born preterm (N=311-676, range 25-36 gestation) and term (N=4973-10534) in a UK birth cohort study. …”

Serological cross-reactivity between Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus and Nairobi sheep disease virus glycoprotein C by Maze, EA, Booth, G, Limon, G, Belij-Rammerstorfer, S, Tchakarova, SR, Alexandrov, T, Browning, C, Wilsden, G, Ludi, AB, Charleston, B, Lambe, T

“…Our in-house PRNT80 assay can could be used as a confirmatory test in regions where CCHFV and NSDV circulate.…”

Canadians' opinions towards COVID-19 data-sharing: a national cross-sectional survey by Savić Kallesøe, SA, Rabbani, T, Gill, EE, Brinkman, F, Griffiths, EJ, Zawati, M, Liu, H, Palmour, N, Joly, Y, Hsiao, WWL

“…Identifying factors that are likely to improve attitudes towards data-sharing are useful to stakeholders involved in data-sharing initiatives, such as public health agencies, in informing the development of public health communication and data-sharing policies. …”

Characterising the metabolic functionality of the preterm neonatal gut microbiome prior to the onset of necrotising enterocolitis: a pilot study by Chapman, JA, Wroot, E, Brown, T, Beck, LC, Embleton, ND, Berrington, JE, Stewart, CJ

“…Results: Eight NEC infants were selected of median gestation 26.5 weeks and median day of life (DOL) of NEC onset 20, with one sample used per infant, collected within one to eight days (median four) before NEC onset. …”

Older women's well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic: individual, community, and contextual factors by Banda, A, Hoffman, J, Roos, V

“…Methods: Secondary data from the nationally representative 2021 SEIA were used, and bivariate and logistic regression analyses were performed to determine factors associated with the well-being of older women during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”

Trajectories of interferon-gamma release assay results over two years in independent cohorts from China, South Africa, Tanzania, and the United States by Chen, C, Xue, H, Horsburgh, CR, Amour, M, Hatherill, M, Tameris, M, von Reyn, CF, Rees, C, Shen, Y, McShane, H, García-Basteiro, AL, Liu, D, Wang, Y, Nathavitharana, RR, Graviss, EA, Shao, Y, Liu, Q, Lu, W, Zhu, L, Martinez, L

“…</p> <br> <p><strong>Interpretation:</strong> These results suggest high annual rates of IGRA reversion, even with the use of ‘uncertainty zones’; reversion rates decreased with time from exposure and at older ages.…”

Exploring the composition of placental microbiome and its potential origin in preterm birth by Saadaoui, M, Djekidel, MN, Murugesan, S, Kumar, M, Elhag, D, Singh, P, Kabeer, BSA, Marr, AK, Kino, T, Brummaier, T, McGready, R, Nosten, F, Chaussabel, D, Terranegra, A, Al Khodor, S

“…Importantly, Treponema maltophilum species showed higher abundance in the PTB group during the second trimester, suggesting its potential use as biomarkers. When we assessed the placenta microbiome composition, we found that Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Actinobacteria, and Proteobacteria were the most dominant phyla. …”

Practical guide to implementing patient-reported outcome measures in gender-affirming care: evaluating acceptability, appropriateness and feasibility by Kamran, R, Jackman, L, Laws, A, Stepney, M, Harrison, C, Jain, A, Rodrigues, J

“…The PG-PROM-GAC is ready-to-use for clinicians, policy-makers and researchers committed to service improvement for gender-affirming care.…”

Distinct Circle of Willis anatomical configurations in healthy preterm born adults: a 3D time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography study by Greggio, J, Malamateniou, C, Baruteau, KP, Reyes-Aldasoro, CC, Huckstep, OJ, Francis, JM, Williamson, W, Leeson, P, Lewandowski, AJ, Lapidaire, W

“…Furthermore, TOF MRA might be a useful adjunct in the neurovascular assessment of preterm-born individuals.…”

The influence of metabolic hormones on lactation by Rostom, H

“…</p> <p>To investigate the mechanisms of hormone action of hormones, I used the HC11 mammary cellular model of lactation. …”

BCC metals in extreme environments: modelling the structure and evolution of defects by Gilbert, M

“…Subtle changes in the form of the interaction laws used in this model demonstrate the difference between the non-degenerate and degenerate core structures. …”

Our weapons, our problem: arms exports, democracy and civil society in Brazil and the UK by de Moraes, RF

“…</p> <p>This thesis adopts a mixed-method approach. Initially, it uses quantitative methods to test potential determinants of humanitarian concerns in decisions on arms exports, as well as to select cases for further analysis. …”

Effectiveness of fludrocortisone plus hydrocortisone versus hydrocortisone alone in septic shock: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Teja, B, Berube, M, Pereira, TV, Law, AC, Schanock, C, Pang, B, Wunsch, H, Walkey, AJ, Bosch, NA

“…<p><strong>Rationale: </strong></p> The use of hydrocortisone in adult patients with septic shock is controversial, and the effectiveness of adding fludrocortisone to hydrocortisone remains uncertain. …”

Surface engineering of layered double hydroxides for advanced applications by Laney, K

“…<p>The aim of this thesis is to synthesise, optimise and modify layered double hydroxides (LDHs) for use in barrier packaging applications.</p> <br> <p><strong>Chapter One</strong> provides an introduction to current metallised food barrier packaging and associated challenges to enter into a plastic circular economy. …”