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Rice is one of the most important food crops in the world, and with the development of direct seeding methods for rice, exposure to anaerobic stress has become a major factor limiting its growth.
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Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a fatal disease featured by high morbidity and mortality. Although Cordycepin is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immune-enhancing effects, its role in ...
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Open AccessParticle-associated denitrification is the primary source of N2O in oxic coastal waters
The heavily human-perturbed coastal oceans are hotspots of nitrous oxide (N2O) emission to the atmosphere. The processes underpinning the N2O flux, however, remain poorly understood, leading to large uncertaintie...
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Population is the most basic condition that restricts medium and long-term development, and it is also the most basic factor that affects social and economic development.
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Health, education and employment not only reflect women’s status, but also affect other dimensions of the status. This commentary reviews changes in women’s health, education, and employment from 2010 to 2020 ...
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Open AccessReproductive outcome of hysteroscopic metroplasty for women with T-shaped uterus: a retrospective study
T-shaped uterus is a Müllerian malformation with unapparent clinical manifestations. Intrauterine adhesion and tuberculosis may lead to T-shaped uterus, too. Hysteroscopic metroplasty is a treatment option for...
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Correction to: From the past to the future: what we learn from China’s 2020 Census
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The population of China has entered an era of low fertility and aging, with a slower growth rate in the last decade. This commentary briefly reviews demographic changes in China in the last seven decades with ...
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Open AccessDifferent contexts, common concerns: migration, social development and social protection in China and the US
