Radiative Heat Transfer Properties of Fiber–Aerogel Composites for Thermal Insulation by Mohanapriya Venkataraman, Sebnem Sözcü, Jiří Militký

“…We discuss recent advancements in fiber-reinforced aerogels, focusing on material selection, structural modifications, and predictive heat transfer models. Recent studies indicate that incorporating fiber volume fractions as low as 10% can reduce the thermal conductivity of composites by up to 30%, without compromising their mechanical integrity. …”
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PolyNet: A self-attention based CNN model for classifying the colon polyp from colonoscopy image by Khaled Eabne Delowar, Mohammed Borhan Uddin, Md Khaliluzzaman, Riadul Islam Rabbi, Md Jakir Hossen, M. Moazzam Hossen

“…This study provides a sensitivity analysis to demonstrate how slight modifications in the network's architecture can impact the balance between accuracy and performance. …”
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Research on Method for Intelligent Recognition of Deep-Sea Biological Images Based on PSVG-YOLOv8n by Dali Chen, Xianpeng Shi, Jichao Yang, Xiang Gao, Yugang Ren

“…Specifically, our model integrates a highly efficient Partial Spatial Attention module immediately preceding the SPPF layer in the backbone, thereby facilitating the refined, localized feature extraction of deep-sea organisms. …”
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Prediction of Pt, Ir, Ru, and Rh complexes light absorption in the therapeutic window for phototherapy using machine learning by V. Vigna, T. F. G. G. Cova, A. A. C. C. Pais, E. Sicilia

“…Abstract Effective light-based cancer treatments, such as photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photoactivated chemotherapy (PACT), rely on compounds that are activated by light efficiently, and absorb within the therapeutic window (600–850 nm). …”
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Reversible host cell surface remodelling limits immune recognition and maximizes survival of Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes. by Priscilla Ngotho, Kathleen Dantzler Press, Megan Peedell, William Muasya, Brian Roy Omondi, Stanley E Otoboh, Jahiro Gomez, Lorena Coronado, Karl B Seydel, Melissa Kapulu, Miriam Laufer, Terrie Taylor, Teun Bousema, Matthias Marti

“…Importantly, blocking scramblase activity during gametocyte maturation results in efficient clearance of mature gametocytes, revealing a potential path for transmission blocking interventions. …”
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Linking gas production to microbial fuel cell output: a novel approach to assess soybean processing and selenium bioavailability by Vahid Vegari, Akbar Taghizadeh, Ali Hosseinkhani, Maghsoud Besharati, Kasim Sakran Abass, Maximilian Lackner

“…MFC voltage correlated strongly with GP (r = 0.95–0.99), validating MFCs as a dual-metric tool for assessing fermentation efficiency. Microwave processing generated the highest voltage (3241.30 mV), reflecting efficient electron transfer from disrupted fibrous structures. …”
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Evolution of tobacco pack health warning labels in India- a timely consensus by Madhur Verma, Garima Bhatt, Pranay Lal, Ranjit Singh, Praveen Sinha, Ashish Kumar Pandey, Rana J. Singh, Vineet Gill Munish, Sitanshu Sekhar Kar, Sonu Goel

“…Among proven tobacco control strategies, Pictorial Health Warning Labels (PHWL) are effective and cost-efficient, especially in countries with lower literacy rates. …”
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Advanced approaches in lung cancer therapy–Exploring the unique role of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes by Pushpendra Kumar Khangar, Vivek Daniel

“…Additionally, surface modifications of MWCNTs contribute to better drug delivery efficiency by enhancing solubility and targeting capabilities. …”
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Shaping viral immunotherapy towards cancer-targeted immunological cell death by Anastasia S. Isaeva, Anastasia S. Isaeva, Adriana D. Trujillo Yeriomenko, Esther Idota, Sofya I. Volodina, Natalia O. Porozova, Evgeny E. Bezsonov, Alexander S. Malogolovkin

“…We also examine the mechanisms of ICD and viral modifications that contribute to efficient cancer cell death and modulation of cancer-specific immunity. …”
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Nitrogen cycle induced by plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria drives “microbial partners” to enhance cadmium phytoremediation by Yaowei Chi, Xianzhong Ma, Shaohua Chu, Yimin You, Xunfeng Chen, Juncai Wang, Renyuan Wang, Xia Zhang, Dongwei Zhang, Ting Zhao, Dan Zhang, Pei Zhou

“…The reconstructed synthetic community (SynCom3) confirmed that the inclusion of two crucial collaborators (Lysobacter and Microbacterium) could efficiently foster the colonization of PGPR and aid PGPR in executing phytoremediation enhancement. …”
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Laser‐Induced Structuring of Biocompatible Polymers for the Controlled Orientation of Multinucleated Myotubes by Clarissa Murru, Lucas Duvert, Daniel Ferry, Ahmed Al‐Kattan, Frederique Magdinier, Anne‐Patricia Alloncle, Stefano Testa, Adrien Casanova

“…In parallel, the structural and chemical modifications induced by the laser ablation are thoroughly characterized. …”
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Bacillus amyloliquefaciens- modified clay for controlling harmful algal blooms in eutrophic aquaculture ponds by Zaixing Wu, Zaixing Wu, Zaixing Wu, Zaixing Wu, Zhiming Yu, Zhiming Yu, Zhiming Yu, Zhiming Yu, Xiuxian Song, Xiuxian Song, Xiuxian Song, Xiuxian Song, Kaiqin Jiang, Kaiqin Jiang, Kaiqin Jiang, Xihua Cao, Xihua Cao, Xihua Cao, Xihua Cao, Yongquan Yuan, Yongquan Yuan, Yongquan Yuan, Yongquan Yuan

“…Also, this exploratory study with the unique combination of microbial fermentation and clay modification preliminarily provides an important scientific basis for promoting the large-scale application of microbial modified clay in the field of HAB control, especially in the eutrophic aquaculture ecosystems. …”
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Transcriptome-based WGCNA reveals the molecular regulation of xylem plasticity in acclimation to drought and rewatering in mulberry by Yue Tian, Yue Tian, Zeyang Zhai, Zeyang Zhai, Yujie Yang, Yujie Yang, Kaixin Zhang, Kaixin Zhang, Sang Ma, Sang Ma, Jialing Cheng, Jialing Cheng, Li Liu, Li Liu, Xu Cao, Xu Cao

“…Xylem plasticity is important for trees to coordinate hydraulic efficiency and safety under changing soil water availability. …”
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A Systematic Review of Metal–Organic Framework (MOF)-Based Nanocomposites and Their Application in Photocatalytic Degradation of Pharmaceutical Compounds by Kyle Angelique Bautista, Eugene Josh D. C. Mata, Chris Diane B. Mercado, Ron Jasper C. Placio, Vince Harvey O. Alano, Allan N. Soriano, Rugi Vicente C. Rubi

“…Given its sustainability, nontoxicity, and energy-efficient attributes, extensive research has been conducted to investigate this approach and explore the synthesis of various photocatalysts. …”
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Thermal conductivity of cement-based honeycomb materials: A comparative analysis of T-Shaped vs. H-shaped structural designs by Silong Wang, Junxiang Hu, Yuan Gao, Youjian Zhang, Xiaoxuan Gao, Qiangru Shen, Yanming Liu, Jing Chen

“…Based on these findings, we explored various design modifications to the T-shaped structure, focusing on the optimization of flange and web dimensions. …”
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Identification of a novel chromosome-encoded fosfomycin resistance gene fosC3 in Aeromonas caviae by Junwan Lu, Junwan Lu, Runzhi Zhang, Yan Yu, Hongqiang Lou, Dong Li, Qiyu Bao, Qiyu Bao, Chunlin Feng

“…The fosfomycin inactivation enzyme FosC3 could effectively inactivate fosfomycin by chemical modification. It is implied that such mechanism facilitates A. caviae to respond to fosfomycin exposure, thereby enhancing survival. …”
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Silencing Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal Gene Using Chitosan Nanoparticle-Mediated dsRNA Delivery System by Chumei Yan, Yuemin Wang, Qianhuang Guo, Hongjuan Huan, Siwei Wang, Xiaoning Fan, Xianan Xie

“…This method is straightforward, requiring minimal modifications, and is both efficient and eco-friendly, offering potential for rapid application in elucidating gene functions in AM fungi.…”
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Intentional heterogeneity in autologous cell-based gene therapies: strategic considerations for first-in-human trials by Antoni Ribas, Carl H June, Philip D Greenberg, Crystal L Mackall, Marcela V Maus, John E Connolly, Christopher R Cabanski, Ute Dugan, Mark D Stewart, Jeff D Allen, EnJun Yang, Alexander Marson

“…Next, we propose a novel clinical trial design for testing multiple gene modifications simultaneously within a single T-cell infusion product. …”
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Applied Bioelectrochemistry: Plastic Degradation and Energy Generation Using <i>Klebsiella oxytoca</i> in Microbial Fuel Cells by Rojas-Flores Segundo, Cabanillas-Chirinos Luis, Nélida Milly Otiniano, Magaly De La Cruz-Noriega, Nancy Soto-Deza, Anibal Alviz-Meza, Ángel Darío González-Delgado

“…Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis confirmed structural modifications in the plastic, with decreased vibrational peaks indicative of polymer degradation. …”
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Numerical Insights into Wide-Angle, Phase-Controlled Optical Absorption in a Single-Layer Vanadium Dioxide Structure by Abida Parveen, Ahsan Irshad, Deepika Tyagi, Mehboob Alam, Shakeel Ahmed, Keyu Tao, Zhengbiao Ouyang

“…This transition is governed by structural modifications in the VO₂ crystal lattice, enabling dynamic control over absorption, reflection, and transmission. …”
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