[Textual research on ancient geo-authentic producing areas of Chaenomeles speciosa based on literature and historical records from materia medica and local chronicles].

Chaenomeles speciosa, a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) material, has the effects of stimulating the circulation of the blood and causing the muscles and joints to relax, as well as harmonizing the stomach and resolving dampness. It was first recorded in the Ming Yi Bie Lu during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, and its cultivation history can be traced back to the Bencao Tujing in the Song Dynasty. Modern research mainly focuses on the producing areas of Ch.

Lighthouses illuminating tumor metastasis: The application of fluorescent probes in the localization and imaging metastatic lymph nodes across various tumors.

The significance of metastatic lymph nodes in tumor diagnosis and prognosis is self-evident. With the deepening of research on the lymphatic system and the advancement of imaging technology, an increasing number of near-infrared fluorescent probes targeting tumor metastatic lymph nodes have been developed. These probes can identify tumors while further detecting lymph nodes (LNs), showcasing great potential in image-guided surgery.

Optimization of Variable-Temperature Pressure-Difference Puffing Drying Process for Persimmon Chips Using Response Surface Methodology.

This study focused on persimmons and applied variable-temperature pressure-differential puffing drying to produce persimmon chips. The effects of puffing pressure, holding time, drying temperature, and duration on moisture content, crispness, and sensory scores were examined. The optimal parameters determined via response surface methodology were a pressure differential of 0.

A microgripper based on electrothermal Al-SiO bimorphs.

Microgrippers are essential for assembly and manipulation at the micro- and nano-scales, facilitating important applications in microelectronics, MEMS, and biomedical engineering. To guarantee the safe handling of delicate materials and micro-objects, a microgripper needs to be designed to operate with exceptional precision, rapid response, user-friendly operation, strong reliability, and low power consumption. In this study, we develop an electrothermal actuated microgripper with Al-SiO bimorphs as the primary structural element.

Fungal endophytes enhanced insect resistance by improving the defenses of Achnatherum sibiricum before locust feeding.

Background: Epichloë endophytes provide many benefits to host plants, including enhanced insect resistance. Fungal alkaloids are usually thought to be responsible for the endophyte-conferred herbivore resistance. Nonetheless, the fungal alkaloid profiles and concentrations may vary considerably among grass-endophyte systems.