Fused-MemBrain: a spiking processor combining CMOS and self-assembled memristive networks by Davide Cipollini, Hugh Greatorex, Michele Mastella, Elisabetta Chicca, Lambert Schomaker

“…Our proposal is inspired by Golgi’s theory modeling the brain as a syncytial continuum, in contrast to Cajal’s theory of neurons and synapses being discrete elements. …”
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A high-throughput framework for pile-up correction in high-speed nanoindentation maps by Edoardo Rossi, Daniele Duranti, Saqib Rashid, Michal Zitek, Rostislav Daniel, Marco Sebastiani

“…By correlating these roughness changes with the Atomic Force Microscopy-measured pile-up height, we derived universal calibration functions for a wide range of bulk materials and thin films, validated through Finite Element Modeling. …”
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Examining Turbulence in Galactic Molecular Clouds. I. A Statistical Analysis of Velocity Structures by Yuehui Ma, Miaomiao Zhang, Hongchi Wang, Min Fang, Zhenyi Yue, Xuepeng Chen, Ji Yang, Fujun Du, Yang Su, Suziye He, Haoran Feng, Yan Sun, Chong Li, Qing-Zeng Yan, Zhiwei Chen, Shaobo Zhang, Xin Zhou

“…We present a systematic analysis of the velocity structure functions (VSFs) of 167 molecular clouds with angular sizes greater than ~176 arcmin ^2 in three sectors of the Galactic midplane. …”
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The association between insomnia and suicide attempts among Chinese adolescents: a prospective cohort study by Yuanyuan Lu, Zeteng Liu, Xuerong Luo, Lintong Song, Tianqing Fan, Chunxiang Huang, Yanmei Shen

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate a range of insomnia-related factors, including difficulty with sleep induction, nocturnal awakenings, early awakenings, total sleep time, overall sleep quality, well-being, functioning, and daytime drowsiness, to determine which variables were significantly associated with subsequent adolescent suicide attempts. …”
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Whole exome sequencing identifies ABHD14A and MRNIP as novel candidate genes for developmental language disorder by Amal Bouzid, Malek Belcadhi, Amal Souissi, Meryam Chelly, Fakher Frikha, Hela Gargouri, Crystel Bonnet, Fida Jebali, Salma Loukil, Christine Petit, Saber Masmoudi, Rifat Hamoudi, Mariem Ben Said

“…Complementary analyses showed that these variants are predicted pathogenic and the missense variant Leu230Arg significantly affects the stability and structure modelling of the ABHD14A protein. Biological functions and interconnections analyses predicted the potential roles of ABHD14A and MRNIP in neuronal development pathways. …”
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Ideas and perspectives: Microorganisms in the air through the lenses of atmospheric chemistry and microphysics by B. Ervens, P. Amato, P. Amato, K. Aregahegn, K. Aregahegn, M. Joly, A. Khaled, T. Labed-Veydert, F. Mathonat, L. Nuñez López, R. Péguilhan, R. Péguilhan, M. Zhang, M. Zhang

“…., oxidative, osmotic, UV-induced), affecting the functioning and survival of atmospheric bacteria. We illustrate that these factors could impact stress levels under polluted conditions, indicating that conclusions about the role of pollutants in directly causing changes to microbial abundance can be erroneous. …”
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Evaluation of NFκB-dependent inflammatory responses induced by TNFα in 3D human microvessels by Thittaya Den-Udom, Nithi Asavapanumas, Nuntavan Bunyapraphatsara, Kenjiro Muta, Pimonrat Ketsawatsomkron

“…Recently, advances in three-dimensional (3D) in vitro models that recapitulate human microvessel functions have been increasingly described. …”
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3-D Flood mapping from SWOT observations during extreme rainfall: a case study of Gangnan Reservoir by Jiaqi Yao, Mengran Wang, Nan Xu, Tong Liu, Fan Mo, Xue Li, Yongqiang Cao, Kebing Chen, Jinyan Sun, Hui Lu

“…A monthly flood estimation method was developed based on SWOT features and traditional hydrological models, using probability distribution functions and time series reconstruction to identify flood characteristics such as water level, volume, and peak timing. …”
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Harnessing artificial intelligence to identify Bufalin as a molecular glue degrader of estrogen receptor alpha by Shilong Jiang, Keyi Liu, Ting Jiang, Hui Li, Xiao Wei, Xiaoya Wan, Changxin Zhong, Rong Gong, Zonglin Chen, Chan Zou, Qing Zhang, Yan Cheng, Dongsheng Cao

“…Collectively, our findings indicate that Bufalin functions as a molecular glue to degrade ERα, offering a potential therapeutic strategy for reversing Tamoxifen resistance.…”
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From data on gross activity to the characterization of animal behaviour: which metrics for which purposes? by van Dixhoorn, Ingrid, Aubé, Lydiane, van Zyl, Coenraad, de Mol, Rudi, van der Werf, Joop, Lardy, Romain, Mialon, Marie-Madeleine, van Reenen, Kees, Veissier, Isabelle

“…Complex patterns of activity within or between individuals, such as cyclic patterns and synchrony, can inform on the biological functioning, the health status, or the welfare of an animal. …”
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SDCCAG3 inhibits adipocyte hypertrophy and improves obesity-related metabolic disorders via SDCCAG3/SMURF1/PPARγ axis by Fenglei Huo, Chenghang Liu, Xi Wang, Jinzheng Li, Zhifeng Wang, Duanqin Liu, Weipeng Lan, Xingyan Zhu, Jing Lan

“…Collectively, these findings demonstrated that SDCCAG3 functioned as a beneficial positive regulator of adipose tissue expansion and metabolic homeostasis, indicating its potential as a therapeutic target for metabolic diseases associated with nutrient excess.…”
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Harnessing artificial intelligence of things for cardiac sensing: current advances and network-based perspectives by Hao Ren, Hao Ren, Hao Ren, Fengshi Jing, Yongcong Ma, Ruining Wang, Chaocheng He, Yufan Wang, Jiandong Zhou, Yu Sun

“…A total of 2,128 papers were included in the analysis.ConclusionFrom our perspective, current advancements in AI-powered IoT cardiac sensors primarily focus on optimizing AI algorithms, such as deep learning techniques, and enhancing the functionality of smart wearable devices for precision medicine. …”
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Integrated ecological quality assessment of the sea area adjacent to the Yellow River estuary under multiple pollutants by Wen Li, Wen Li, Jinqing Ye, Xin Gao, Yunlei Zhang, Ying Li, Hongjun Li

“…Estuaries are increasingly threatened by pollutants derived from human activities, which severely impair their water quality, biodiversity, and ecological functions. Therefore, within this context, it is essential to conduct comprehensive and scientifically rigorous assessments of estuarine ecological quality. …”
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Design and Performance Optimization of a 3D-Printed SIW Antenna for Free-Space Applications by Md Mahabub Alam, Nurhafizah Abu Talip Yusof, Nurazyyati Inas, Muhammad Naim Aminuddin, Bifta Sama Bari, Yasmin Abdul Wahab, Mohamad Shaiful Abdul Karim

“…The proposed antenna integrates an SIW structure with a horn antenna concept, effectively combining the transmitter and receiver functions into a compact, monolithic substrate. This approach provides a miniaturized alternative to conventional free-space material characterization setups, leveraging SIW technology to replace bulky horn antennas with integrated structures. …”
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Tissue engineering strategies for ocular regeneration; from bench to the bedside by Zeinab Mousavi, Masood Bagheri, Gelavizh Rostaminasab, Abdolhamid Mikaeili, Ali R. Djalilian, Leila Rezakhani

“…This approach offers new functionalities and improves therapeutic outcomes over traditional drug delivery methods, creating opportunities for treating various eye disorders, from corneal injuries to retinal degeneration. …”
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Decoy-PROTAC for specific degradation of “Undruggable” STAT3 transcription factor by Shiqing Li, Xin Wang, Jiabao Huang, Xiuping Cao, Yana Liu, Shiyan Bai, Tao Zeng, Qi Chen, Chunsen Li, Chunhua Lu, Huanghao Yang

“…This strategy will suggest a promising avenue for the development of targeted therapies against the critical functions of STAT3 in human cancers and potentially other diseases.…”
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Using of transporter proteins to improve the uptake efficiency of hydrophobic compounds by Escherichia coli: a coordinated synthesis of START protein and P450scc system proteins to... by Sofia V. Zamalutdinova, Ludmila V. Isaeva, Yaroslav V. Faletrov, Nikolay N. Eroshchenko, Alexey N. Kirushin, Vadim N. Tashlitsky, Mikhail A. Rubtsov, Ludmila A. Novikova

“…This study proposes a fundamentally new approach to optimizing the functioning of the P450scc system in microbial cells, which uses the cholesterol transfer protein to increase the uptake efficiency of a poorly soluble steroid substrate by bacteria. …”
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MicroRNA-32-5p promotes the proliferation and metastasis of gastric cancer cells by Chao Sun, Lai-gang Huang, Bing Leng, Yanting Guo, Chen Chen, Ruijie Lv, Yan Dong, Tian-tian Gao, De-qing Sun

“…Clonal formation, MTT, caspase-3 activity, sperm DNA fragmentation, flow cytometry assay, cell adhesion, transwell assays were performed to detect the functions of miR-32-5p or anti-miR-32-5p on the growth and metastasis of GC cells. …”
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Retinotopic biases in contextual feedback signals to V1 for object and scene processing by Matthew A. Bennett, Lucy S. Petro, Clement Abbatecola, Lars F. Muckli

“…In the case of a cognitive task however, feedback pathways project content to foveal retinotopic space, potentially for introspection, functioning as a cognitive active blackboard and not necessarily predicting the object's location. …”
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Novel Mutation at Cys225 in GNAO1‐Associated Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies: Clinical, Molecular, and Pharmacological Profiling of Case Studies by Yonika A. Larasati, Gonzalo P. Solis, Alexey Koval, Marie‐Céline François‐Heude, Julie Piarroux, Agathe Roubertie, Ruihan Yang, Ying Zhang, Dezhi Cao, Christian M. Korff, Vladimir L. Katanaev

“…Being the immediate transducer of a number of neuronal G protein‐coupled receptors, Gαo plays crucial functions in brain development and physiology. Here, we discover a novel mutation site in GNAO1, Cys225 mutated to Tyr or Arg in pediatric individuals from France and China (p.…”
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