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Lithium (Li) dendrite growth significantly deteriorates the performance and shortens the operation life of lithium metal batteries. Capturing the intricate dynamics of surface localized and rapid mass transpor...
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Owing to the complexity and variability of global climate, the study of extreme events to ensure food security is particularly critical. The standardized precipitation requirement index (SPRI) and chilling inj...
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Open AccessThe East Asian-specific LPL p.Ala288Thr (c.862G > A) missense variant exerts a mild effect on protein function
Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) is the key enzyme responsible for the hydrolysis of triglycerides. Loss-of-function variants in the LPL gene are associated with hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) and HTG-related diseases. Unlik...
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Open AccessPlasma metagenomic next-generation sequencing of microbial cell-free DNA detects pathogens in patients with suspected infected pancreatic necrosis
Infected pancreatic necrosis (IPN) is a life-threatening complication of acute pancreatitis (AP). Timely diagnosis of IPN could facilitate appropriate treatment, but there is a lack of reliable non-invasive sc...
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Open AccessOperando optical fiber monitoring of nanoscale and fast temperature changes during photo-electrocatalytic reactions
In situ and continuous monitoring of thermal effects is essential for understanding photo-induced catalytic processes at catalyst’s surfaces. However, existing techniques are largely unable to capture the rapi...
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Open AccessComprehensive climatic suitability evaluation of peanut in Huang-Huai-Hai region under the background of climate change
The climate changes influence the growing suitability of peanut, an important oil crop. Climatic suitability evaluation in the Huang-Huai-Hai region, the main peanut producing region of China, which can optimi...
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Open AccessOperando monitoring of ion activities in aqueous batteries with plasmonic fiber-optic sensors
Understanding ion transport kinetics and electrolyte-electrode interactions at electrode surfaces of batteries in operation is essential to determine their performance and state of health. However, it remains ...
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Open AccessUltrasensitive detection of endocrine disruptors via superfine plasmonic spectral combs
The apparent increase in hormone-induced cancers and disorders of the reproductive tract has led to a growing demand for new technologies capable of detecting endocrine disruptors. However, a long-lasting chal...
