Distribution of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Pesticides in Danjiangkou Reservoir and Evaluation of Ecological Risk by Ruiwen Li, Hao Pang, Yemin Guo, Xuan Zhou, Kaiyu Fu, Taotao Zhang, Jian Han, Lihua Yang, Bingsheng Zhou, Si Zhou

“…The total concentration of pesticides in the surface water varied between 2.62 and 72.89 ng/L (average 22.99 ± 18.27 ng/L). …”
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Enhancement of CD8+T cell cytotoxicity activity by IFN-α implies alternative pathologic role in systemic lupus erythematosus by Chen-xing Zhang, You-ying Mao, Yu-pin Tan, Mei-yu Zhang, Kang Shao, Shu-jun Wang, Ping Ji, Jia-yuan Wang, Lei Yin, Ying Wang

“…Methods: Serum level of IFN-α was detected in SLE and healthy controls (HC). Surface expression of lysosome-associated membrane protein 1 (LAMP-1; CD107a) and secretion of granzyme B of CD8+T cells was measured in SLE and HC with or without IFN-α co-stimulation/PI3K inhibitor. …”
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Effective adsorptive removal of triclosan from water using bio-nanocomposite hydrogel beads by Vuyo Moses Mollo, Vuyo Moses Mollo, Mthokozisi Mnguni, Mthokozisi Mnguni, Diseko Boikanyo, Philiswa Nosizo Nomngongo, Philiswa Nosizo Nomngongo, James Ramontja

“…The response surface methodology was used to optimise the experimental parameters affecting the batch adsorption of triclosan onto the surface of the adsorbent. …”
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A Paratransgenic Strategy for the Control of Chagas Disease by Ivy Hurwitz, Annabeth Fieck, Nichole Klein, Christo Jose, Angray Kang, Ravi Durvasula

“…Specifically, we describe classes of molecules that can serve as effectors, including antimicrobial peptides, endoglucanases, and highly specific single chain antibodies that target surface glycoprotein tags on the surface of T. cruzi. …”
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First experience of using alginate polymer polysaccharide hemostatic hydrogel in complex endoscopic treatment of unstable gastroduodenal ulcer bleeding: Clinical cases by S. V. Barannikov, E. F. Cherednikov, G. V. Polubkova, A. K. Vorontsov, Yu. V. Maleev, A. E. Bolkhovitinov, G. V. Prokhorov

“…After applying a powdered alginate hemostatic agent, a transparent hydrogel tightly fixed to the ulcer was formed on the surface of the ulcerative defect, which remained on the surface of the defect for up to 3–4 days and provided a prolonged hemostatic effect without any damaging effect on the ulcer and the surrounding mucous membrane of the duodenum. …”
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Study on the Structural Changes of Boneless Chicken Claw Collagen and Its Effect on Water Retention Performance by Zheng Tang, Yiguo He, Jing Zhang, Zhifeng Zhao, Yiming Nie, Xingxiu Zhao

“…The purpose of this study was to explore the water retention mechanism of chicken claws by detecting the structural changes in collagen in boneless chicken claws under different expansion rates. …”
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Electronic Sensor-Based Automated Irrigation System for Rice Cultivated Under Alternate Wetting and Drying Technique by Mukesh Kumar, Ramesh Kumar Sahni, Abhishek M. Waghaye, Manoj Kumar, Ravindra D. Randhe

“…The maximum water level at full maturity is set at 5 cm above the soil surface, while irrigation with the AWD method begins when the water level falls 10 cm below the soil surface. …”
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Trends and Variability of PM2.5 at Different Time Scales over Delhi: Long-term Analysis 2007–2021 by Chetna, Surendra K. Dhaka, Gagandeep Longiany, Vivek Panwar, Vinay Kumar, Shristy Malik, A. S. Rao, Narendra Singh, A. P. Dimri, Yutaka Matsumi, Tomoki Nakayama, Sachiko Hayashida

“…Similarly no significant trend detected for the post the post monsoon and winter season. …”
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Processes of Obtaining Nanostructured Materialswith a Hierarchical Porous Structure on the Example of Alginate Aerogels by Natalia Menshutina, Olga Fedotova, Andrey Abramov, Eldar Golubev, Yan Sulkhanov, Pavel Tsygankov

“…The nitrogen porosimetry results indicated that samples obtained using surfactants and zein are characterized by a high specific surface area (592–673 m²/g), comparable to the specific surface area for an alginate-based aerogel obtained without the use of pore-forming components. …”
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MXene-enhanced CO₂ sensors: a comprehensive review on mechanisms, challenges, and environmental impact by Nibedita Nath, Subhendu Chakroborty, Trishna Bal, Rashmi Chourasia, Amiya Ranjan Panda, Pradeep Kumar Pandey, Bhanu Pratap Singh, Ratan Kumar Dey, Jitendra Malviya, Chandra Chakraborty

“…These properties include a large surface area, strong electrical conductivity, and abundant surface functional groups. …”
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METHODS OF CALCULATING METAL REMOVAL UNDER HYDROABRASIVE TREATMENT by Mikhail A. Tamarkin, Andrey A. Tikhonov

“…Single interaction of an abrasive particle and the work surface under hydroabrasive treatment is considered. …”
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Multi-matrix contamination by cyclic and linear siloxanes in a highly industrialized estuarine environment of Korea: source identification, seasonal variation, and bioaccumulation... by Wenming Chen, Sunggyu Lee, Hyun-Kyung Lee, Moonjin Lee, Hyo-Bang Moon

“…To better understand their fate and ecological risks in estuarine environments, this study investigated spatial distribution, seasonal variations, and the bioaccumulation potential of siloxanes in surface water, sediment, and in benthic organisms in an industrialized bay of Korea. …”
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Internal lipids and their fatty acids composition in a sheep wool fiber under biodestruction with fleece microorganisms by V. M. Tkachuk, P. V. Stapay, N. Z. Ohorodnyk, N. R. Motko

“…The violation of the cuticular layer was detected as the result of the fleece microflora activity. …”
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Early assessment and treatment of ventricular remodeling in vivo via a targeted ultrasonic molecular probe loaded with oxygen and cholecystokinin by Can Wang, Hongfeng Cheng, Xiaoying Dong, Yue Zhan, Ying Liu, Nianhong Wu, Rui Tang, Hongye He, Yuting Cao, Liping Yang, Jianli Ren, Xingsheng Li, Pan Li

“…This innovative approach combines supersaturated oxygen therapy with the multitarget therapeutic effect of CCK-8 and dynamic monitoring via DMCE to offer an integrated strategy for early detection and comprehensive VR treatment. Graphical abstract…”
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Differential Cortical Responses of Functional and Sensory Electrical Stimulation in Closed-Loop Tremor Suppression for Parkinson’s Disease by Xiaoqi Zhao, Tinglan Huang, Mengyue Jin, Hongbo Zhao, Yu Shi, Yanlin Wang, Xiao Shen, Zhen Li, Qingqing Shi, Xiaodong Zhu, Lin Meng

“…We developed an inertial based closed-loop tremor suppression system that delivers out-of-phase FES and continuous SES based on real-time tremor detection. Fifteen PD patients were recruited in tremor suppression trials while surface electroencephalography (EEG) and inertial-based movements of hand and forearm were measured. …”
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In vivo CRISPR screening identifies POU3F3 as a novel regulator of ferroptosis resistance in hepatocellular carcinoma via retinoic acid signaling by Yu Tian, Xin Bao, Shan Lei, Youcai Huang, Xiaoling Wang, Yanyang Tu, Qinglian He, Feixiang Zhang, Haicheng Xu, Milad Ashrafizadeh, Gautam Sethi, Furong Wang, Zhirui Zeng

“…Potential inhibitors targeting these factors were evaluated through computer-aided virtual screening, molecular dynamics simulations, surface plasmon resonance analysis, and functional evaluations. …”
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Adenovirus Nanoparticles Displaying RBD Induce a Protective Immune Response Against BA.5 in Mice by Mo C, Wang Z, Liu D, Yang X, Zhang Q, Ye L, Yuan S, Deng S, Lai Z, Huang D, Yang Y, Xu D, Yuan J, Zhu Y, Liu H, Zhou C, Liao X, Li X, Liu W, Zhou R, Tian X

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Volumetric laser endomicroscopy features of dysplasia at the gastric cardia in Barrett’s oesophagus: results from an observational cohort study by Allon Kahn, Cadman L Leggett, Arvind J Trindade, Matthew J McKinley, Molly Stewart, Kara L Raphael, Sumant Inamdar, Joshua Berkowitz, Anil Vegesna, Petros C Benias, Calvin Lee, Divyesh V Sejpal, Arvind Rishi

“…The following abnormalities were identified: 61 wide crypts, 34 isolated glands, 16 irregular surfaces, 15 multiple glands, and 11 complex glands. …”
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Laser-based Mass Spectrometry for the Identification of Potential Biomarkers and Habitability Indicators on Polygon Structures by Luca N. Knecht, Salome Gruchola, Charles S. Cockell, Scott M. Perl, Mary Beth Wilhelm, Peter Keresztes Schmidt, Coenraad P. de Koning, Marek Tulej, Nicolas Thomas, Peter Wurz, Andreas Riedo

“…Polygonal structures, some of which are formed in salt deposits, have been documented at numerous locations on the surface of Mars, clearly visible from orbit with high-resolution imaging systems and spectral techniques. …”
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Deepest Limits on Scattered Light Emission from the Epsilon Eridani Inner Debris Disk with HST/STIS by Sai Krishanth P. M., Ewan S. Douglas, Ramya M. Anche, Justin Hom, Kerri L. Cahoy, John H. Debes, Hannah Jang-Condell, Isabel Rebollido, Bin B. Ren, Christopher C. Stark, Robert Thompson, Yinzi Xin

“…Epsilon Eridani is one of the first debris disk systems detected by the Infrared Astronomical Satellite. However, the system has thus far eluded detection in scattered light with no components having been directly imaged. …”
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