Introduction: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a prevalent and persistent inflammatory skin disorder, lacking a known cure or effective biomarkers for early diagnosis at present. The genetic determinants of HS have not been fully documented, but it is believed to result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Methods: To identify relevant HS gene variants in sporadic HS patients, this study utilized longitudinal electronic health records (EHRs) and whole-exome sequencing.
Nitrogen vacancy (NV) center-based magnetometry has been proven to be a versatile sensor for various classes of magnetic materials in broad temperature and frequency ranges. Here, we use the longitudinal relaxation time of single NV centers to investigate the spin dynamics of nanometer-thin flakes of α-RuCl at room temperature. We observe a significant reduction in the in the presence of α-RuCl in the proximity of NVs, which we attribute to paramagnetic spin noise confined in the 2D hexagonal planes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe constant interplay and information exchange between cells and the microenvironment are essential to their survival and ability to execute biological functions. To date, a few leading technologies such as traction force microscopy, optical/magnetic tweezers, and molecular tension-based fluorescence microscopy are broadly used in measuring cellular forces. However, the considerable limitations, regarding the sensitivity and ambiguities in data interpretation, are hindering our thorough understanding of mechanobiology.
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