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Open AccessEngineering intelligent chassis cells via recombinase-based MEMORY circuits
Synthetic biologists seek to engineer intelligent living systems capable of decision-making, communication, and memory. Separate technologies exist for each tenet of intelligence; however, the unification of a...
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Network of cyano-p-aramid nanofibres creates ultrastiff and water-rich hydrospongels
The structure–property paradox of biological tissues, in which water-rich porous structures efficiently transfer mass while remaining highly mechanically stiff, remains unsolved. Although hydrogel/sponge hybri...
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Open AccessNext generation synthetic memory via intercepting recombinase function
Here we present a technology to facilitate synthetic memory in a living system via repurposing Transcriptional Programming (i.e., our decision-making technology) parts, to regulate (intercept) recombinase func...
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Open AccessUBAP2 plays a role in bone homeostasis through the regulation of osteoblastogenesis and osteoclastogenesis
Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by decreased bone mineral density (BMD) and reduced bone strength, leading to an increased risk of fractures. Here, to identify novel risk variants for susceptibility ...
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Open AccessAuthor Correction: Combined effects of sepsis and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation on left ventricular performance in a murine model
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Open AccessCombined effects of sepsis and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation on left ventricular performance in a murine model
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may be a viable salvage therapy in selected patients with septic shock. As ECMO use increases, we studied left ventricular (LV) performance during sepsis with and wit...
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Open AccessClinical predictors of cybersickness in virtual reality (VR) among highly stressed people
The use of virtual reality (VR) in the treatment of psychiatric disorders is increasing, and cybersickness has emerged as an important obstacle to overcome. However, the clinical factors affecting cybersicknes...
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Development of estimated models of the number of potholes with the statistical optimization method
The objective of this paper is to determine a predictive model that uses the harmony search algorithm (HSA) based on available the multi-regression equation. The model employs the least squares method to predi...
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Development of a pH indicator composed of high moisture-absorbing materials for real-time monitoring of chicken breast freshness
A colorimetric bromocresol purple dye-based pH-responsive indicator was developed to monitor the quality of chicken breast meat by direct surface contact. To prevent direct contact of the dye with the chicken ...
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Assessing psychological flexibility in patients with chronic pain: the Korean adaptation of the Brief Pain Response Inventory
This study investigated the psychometric properties of the Korean version of the Brief Pain Response Inventory (K-BPRI) regarding patients with chronic pain.
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Open AccessHighly bendable bilayer-type photo-actuators comprising of reduced graphene oxide dispersed in hydrogels
To avoid the problem of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) restacking in aqueous solution, the preparation of light-responsive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) incorporating rGO (PNIPAm/rGO) was achieved by the chemical red...
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Water resistance and antimicrobial properties of poly(vinyl alcohol) composite films containing surface-modified tetrapod zinc oxide whiskers
Tetrapod zinc oxide whiskers (TZnO-W) were successfully synthesized via a thermal oxidation method and surface-modified TZnO-W (STZnO-W) were prepared using a silane coupling agent to ensure good dispersion in...
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Open AccessPhotothermally driven fast responding photo-actuators fabricated with comb-type hydrogels and magnetite nanoparticles
To overcome the slow kinetics of the volume phase transition of stimuli-responsive hydrogels as platforms for soft actuators, thermally responsive comb-type hydrogels were prepared using synthesized poly(N-isopro...
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Poly(propylene carbonate)/exfoliated graphite nanocomposites: Selective adsorbent for the extraction and detection of gold(III)
In this study, poly(propylene carbonate) (PPC) and exfoliated graphite (PPC–EG) composites were prepared by the solution blending method and their selective extraction and detection of gold(III) were investiga...
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Effects of the paraffin wax (PW) content on the thermal and permeation properties of the LDPE/PW composite films
A series of low density polyethylene/paraffin wax (LDPE/PW) composite films were fabricated via a twin-screw extruder, and their morphologies, thermal properties, gas and vapor permeations, and surface propert...
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Open AccessEnergy Efficient Glazing for Adaptive Solar Control Fabricated with Photothermotropic Hydrogels Containing Graphene Oxide
Glazing for adaptive solar control is the most promising for energy efficient development, because the use of this technology in buildings can be expected to significantly impact energy use and efficiency by s...
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Effect of tetrapod ZnO whiskers on the physical and moisture barrier properties of transparent polyimide/TZnO-W composite films
Tetrapod zinc oxide whiskers (TZnO-Ws) were successfully prepared by a thermal oxidation method and confirmed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and wide angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD). A series of polyi...
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Preparation and properties of poly(vinyl alcohol)/vinyltrimethoxysilane (PVA/VTMS) hybrid films with enhanced thermal stability and oxygen barrier properties
To enhance the thermal stability and barrier properties of pure poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), a series of poly(vinyl alcohol)/vinyltrimethoxysilane (PVA/VTMS) hybrid films were prepared via a sol-gel process, and th...
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A High Quality Depth Map Upsampling Method Robust to Misalignment of Depth and Color Boundaries
In recent years, fusion camera systems that consist of color cameras and Time-of-Flight (TOF) depth sensors have been popularly used due to its depth sensing capability at real-time frame rates. However, captu...
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Enhanced moisture barrier films based on EVOH/exfoliated graphite (EGn) nanocomposite films by solution blending
A series of ethyl-vinyl alcohol (EVOH) nanocomposite films with exfoliated graphite nanosheets (EGn) were prepared via a solution blending method and their physical and moisture barrier properties were investigat...
