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Toughening and Responsive Contractile Shape Memory Fibrous Membrane via Water for Mechanically Active Wound Dressing
Conventional wound dressings only protect passively against bacterial infection. Emerging mechanically active adhesive dressings (AADs) are inspired by the active closure of embryonic wounds. It can promote wo...
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Combined toxicity of abamectin and carbendazim on enzymatic and transcriptional levels in the soil-earthworm microcosm
To reveal the toxicological mechanisms of pesticide mixtures on soil organisms, this study concentrated on evaluating enzymatic activity and gene expression changes in the earthworm Eisenia fetida (Savigny 1826)....
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Preparation of Co/Ce Bimetallic Foam-Based Catalyst for Catalytic Oxidation of Toluene
Bimetallic synergism can effectively improve the catalytic activity of the catalyst. In this work, different catalysts were synthesized by loading Co and Ce onto copper foam (CF) by impregnation method and app...
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Open AccessChromosome-level genome assembly provides insights into the genetic diversity, evolution, and flower development of Prunus conradinae
Prunus conradinae, a valuable flowering cherry belonging to the Rosaceae family subgenus Cerasus and endemic to China, has high economic and ornamental value. However, a high-quality P. conradinae genome is unava...
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Open AccessGenome sequence of Fusarium oxysporum strain ByF01, the causal agent of root rot of Knoxia roxburghii in China
Knoxia roxburghii is a member of the madder (Rubiaceae) family. This plant is cultivated in different areas of China and recognized for its medicinal properties, which leads to its use in traditional Chinese medi...
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On potential salient climatic factors tied to late-summer compound drought and heatwaves around Horqin sandy land, Northeast China
Over Northeast China, the area surrounding the Horqin sandy land (HSL) is an important plantation domain within the “Three north” Area of China. Compound heat waves and droughts can exert exceptionally negativ...
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Open AccessAssessing the biodiversity of rhizosphere and endophytic fungi in Knoxia valerianoides under continuous crop** conditions
Rhizosphere and endophytic fungi play important roles in plant health and crop productivity. However, their community dynamics during the continuous crop** of Knoxia valerianoides have rarely been reported. K. ...
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Open AccessDecreased plasma ELABELA level as a novel screening indicator for heart failure: a cohort and observational study
The predictive power of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is limited by its low specificity in patients with heart failure (HF). Discovery of more novel biomarkers ...
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Exogenous Salicylic Acid Improves Photosynthetic and Antioxidant Capacities and Alleviates Adverse Effects of Cherry Rootstocks Under Salt Stress
Salt stress affects the physiological processes and morphological structure of plants, thereby inhibiting plant growth and development and reducing the fruit yield and quality. Most cherry rootstocks are sensi...
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Pivotal role for long noncoding RNAs in zygotic genome activation in mice
Vertebrate life begins with fertilization, and then the zygote genome is activated after transient silencing, a process termed zygotic genome activation (ZGA). Despite its fundamental role in totipotency and t...
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High order hybrid asymptotic augmented finite volume methods for nonlinear degenerate wave equations
In this paper, we provide high order hybrid asymptotic augmented finite volume schemes on a uniform grid for nonlinear weakly degenerate and strongly degenerate wave equations. The whole domain is divided into...
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Open AccessDHX9 maintains epithelial homeostasis by restraining R-loop-mediated genomic instability in intestinal stem cells
Epithelial barrier dysfunction and crypt destruction are hallmarks of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Intestinal stem cells (ISCs) residing in the crypts play a crucial role in the continuous self-renewal an...
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Theoretical Analysis of the Buckling Behaviors of Inhomogeneous Shape Memory Polymer Composite Laminates Considering Prestrains
The mismatch in thermal expansion coefficients between the fiber-rich and resin-rich regions of a shape memory polymer composite (SMPC) laminate, along with the residual strain during SMPC fabrication, results...
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Open AccessPolystyrene-degrading bacteria in the gut microbiome of marine benthic polychaetes support enhanced digestion of plastic fragments
Polystyrene foam, which is used as a buoyant material in mariculture, is a common constituent of marine plastic debris. Here, we conduct analyses on polystyrene foam debris collected on the east coast of **ame...
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Open AccessA systematic review of progranulin concentrations in biofluids in over 7,000 people—assessing the pathogenicity of GRN mutations and other influencing factors
Pathogenic heterozygous mutations in the progranulin gene (GRN) are a key cause of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), leading to significantly reduced biofluid concentrations of the progranulin protein (PGRN). This h...
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Rising geopotential height under global warming
Geopotential height (H) is a widely used metric for atmospheric circulation. H has been reported to rise under global warming, but the amplitude and mechanism of this rise are not clear. Based on reanalysis datas...
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Open AccessMachine learning-based fracturing parameter optimization for horizontal wells in Panke field shale oil
In the process of develo** tight oil and gas reservoirs, multistage fractured horizontal wells (NFHWs) can greatly increase the production rate, and the optimal design of its fracturing parameters is also an...
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Comparative genomics of N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine members in four Prunus species with insights into bud dormancy and abiotic stress responses in Prunus avium
This study provides novel insights into the evolution, diversification, and functions of melatonin biosynthesis genes in Prunus species, highlighting their potential role in regulating bud dormancy and abiotic...
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Open AccessBacterial isolation and genome analysis of a novel Klebsiella quasipneumoniae phage in southwest China’s karst area
Southwest China is one of the largest karst regions in the world. Karst environment is relatively fragile and vulnerable to human activities. Due to the discharge of sewage and domestic garbage, the karst syst...
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Occurrence, multiphase partition and risk assessment of organic amine pesticides in drinking water source of **ang River, China
The extensive use of organic amine pesticides (OAPs) in agricultural practices has resulted in the contamination of water environments, posing threats to ecosystems and human health. This study focused on the ...
