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Research on cuttings image segmentation method based on improved MultiRes-Unet++ with attention mechanism
Cuttings logging is an important technology in petroleum exploration and production. It can be used to identify rock types, oil and gas properties, and reservoir features. However, the cuttings collected durin...
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Open AccessPopulation structure and selection signal analysis of indigenous sheep from the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert
Analyzing the genetic diversity and selection characteristics of sheep (Ovis aries) holds significant value in understanding their environmental adaptability, enhancing breeding efficiency, and achieving effec...
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Open AccessSETDB1 regulates short interspersed nuclear elements and chromatin loop organization in mouse neural precursor cells
Transposable elements play a critical role in maintaining genome architecture during neurodevelopment. Short Interspersed Nuclear Elements (SINEs), a major subtype of transposable elements, are known to harbor...
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Sedation-free pediatric [18F]FDG imaging on totalbody PET/CT with the assistance of artificial intelligence
While sedation is routinely used in pediatric PET examinations to preserve diagnostic quality, it may result in side effects and may affect the radiotracer’s biodistribution. This study aims to investigate the...
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A Semi-Supervised Model for Fine-Grained Identification of Oil Emulsions on the Sea Surface Using Hyperspectral Imaging
After oil spills occur in the ocean, oil pollutants usually appear in the form of oil emulsions under the influence of hydrodynamics. Hyperspectral remote sensing technology, which provides abundant spectral i...
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Intelligent ultrafast total-body PET for sedation-free pediatric [18F]FDG imaging
This study aims to develop deep learning techniques on total-body PET to bolster the feasibility of sedation-free pediatric PET imaging.
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Open AccessTAZ reverses the inhibitory effects of LPS on the osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament stem cells through the NF-κB signaling pathway
Human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSCs) are important candidate seed cells for periodontal tissue engineering, but the presence of lipopolysaccharide(LPS) in periodontal tissues inhibits the self-renew...
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Open AccessDifluoroester solvent toward fast-rate anion-intercalation lithium metal batteries under extreme conditions
Anion-intercalation lithium metal batteries (AILMBs) are appealing due to their low cost and fast intercalation/de-intercalation kinetics of graphite cathodes. However, the safety and cycliability of existing ...
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Open AccessOverexpression of EspL inhibits autophagy and antigen presentation to promote the intracellular survival of Mycobacterium tuberculosis avirulent strains
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) employs multiple mechanisms, such as phagocytosis and autophagy, to evade innate immune clearance and establish infection. In the present study, we identified the ESX-1 secretion-...
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Characteristics of Neutrophil Migration and Function in Acute Inflammation Induced by Zymosan and Carrageenan in the Mice Air Pouch Model
Deciphering the complex and redundant process of acute inflammation remains challenging. The failure of numerous clinical trials assessing anti-inflammation agents which had promising preclinical effects inevi...
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Analysis of Hydraulic Permeability Enhancement Effect Based on an Experimental System of Highly Pressurized Water Invasion and Gas Seepage
To study the influence of various factors on coal permeability in the process of coal seam water injection and the relationship between water injection parameters, an experimental system of highly pressurized ...
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Open AccessRapid reconstitution of ubiquitinated nucleosome using a non-denatured histone octamer ubiquitylation approach
Histone ubiquitination modification is emerging as a critical epigenetic mechanism involved in a range of biological processes. In vitro reconstitution of ubiquitinated nucleosomes is pivotal for elucidating t...
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Optimization of multi-directional forging parameters of large-scale Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloy forged part guided by finite element simulation
Based on the thermal compression stress-strain curves and three-dimensional processing maps of the homogenized Mg-8.5Gd-2.5Y-1.5Zn-0.5Zr (wt%) alloy in our previous published work, we performed a comprehensive...
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A transfer-learning-based windspeed estimation on the ocean surface: implication for the requirements on the spatial-spectral resolution of remote sensors
The windspeed on the sea surface is an important factor affecting the process of detecting sea surface targets, as it affects the reflection and radiation intensity, posing challenges for precise detection of ...
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Open AccessOptical coherence tomography analysis of lesion characteristics and thrombus types in non ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients
The precise features of lesions in non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients with total occlusion (TO) of the infarct-related artery (IRA) are still unclear. This study employs optical c...
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Open AccessState observer of multibody systems formulated using differential algebraic equations
Multibody dynamics comprises methodologies for the design and analysis of mechanical systems, with Kalman filters being the principal state estimation methods. The Kalman filters are generally formulated for u...
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Open AccessMolecular ferroelectric with low-magnetic-field magnetoelectricity at room temperature
Magnetoelectric materials, which encompass coupled magnetic and electric polarizabilities within a single phase, hold great promises for magnetic controlled electronic components or electric-field controlled s...
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Acute kidney injury events in patients with diabetes using sodium glucose transporter 2 inhibitors: a meta-analysis of cohort studies
To conduct a meta-analysis of cohort studies to explore the association between acute kidney injury (AKI) and the effect of sodium glucose transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2 inhibitors) in patients with type 2 di...
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PABPC1 silencing inhibits pancreatic cancer cell proliferation and EMT, and induces apoptosis via PI3K/AKT pathway
Pancreatic cancer is difficult to manage owing to the challenges involved in its treatment and nursing. This study aimed to clarify the roles and mechanisms of action of Poly (A)-binding protein cytoplasmic 1 ...
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Metal–organic framework aerogel synthesized via facile and assembly approach as electrochemical sensor for nitrite detection
The development of three-dimensional (3D) nanostructured electrode materials has proved to be an effective approach to enhance the electrochemical activity and detection sensitivity of nanocatalysts. In this w...
