MultiFeatVotPIP: a voting-based ensemble learning framework for predicting proinflammatory peptides.

Inflammatory responses may lead to tissue or organ damage, and proinflammatory peptides (PIPs) are signaling peptides that can induce such responses. Many diseases have been redefined as inflammatory diseases. To identify PIPs more efficiently, we expanded the dataset and designed an ensemble learning model with manually encoded features.

Integration tools for scRNA-seq data and spatial transcriptomics sequencing data.

Numerous methods have been developed to integrate spatial transcriptomics sequencing data with single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data. Continuous development and improvement of these methods offer multiple options for integrating and analyzing scRNA-seq and spatial transcriptomics data based on diverse research inquiries. However, each method has its own advantages, limitations and scope of application.

The Impact of Various Organic Phosphorus Carriers on the Uptake and Use Efficiency in Barley.

Organic phosphorus (OP) is an essential component of the soil P cycle, which contributes to barley nutrition after its mineralization into inorganic phosphorus (Pi). However, the dynamics of OP utilization in the barley rhizosphere remain unclear. In this study, phytin was screened out from six OP carriers, which could reflect the difference in OP utilization between a P-inefficient genotype Baudin and a P-efficient genotype CN4027.

A bibliometric analysis of global research hotspots and progress on microplastics in soil‒plant systems.

Plastic pollution has become a global and persistent challenge, posing threats to ecosystems and organisms. In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in scientific research focused on understanding microplastics in the soil‒plant system. This surge is primarily driven by the direct impact of microplastics on agricultural productivity and their association with human activities.

Influence of dissolved organic matter, kaolinite, and iron oxides on aggregation and transport of biochar colloids in aqueous and soil environments.

The aggregation and transport of biochar colloids (BCs) in the soil and groundwater are critical for applying biochar in the field and assessing long-term environmental risk. This research aimed to study the influence of dissolved organic matter (DOM) with different molecular weights (including humic acid, HA; bovine serum albumin, BSA; deoxyribonucleic acid, DNA) and three minerals (including kaolinite, goethite, and hematite) on the aggregation and transport behaviors of BCs. The adsorption of DOM on the surface of BCs increased the stability, inhibited aggregation, and promoted the transport of BCs.

Distinct interactions of pig and cow manure-derived colloids with TiO nanoparticles and their impact on stability and transport.

The application of livestock manure and aquaculture wastewater into agricultural soil introduces animal manure-derived colloids into the environment. These manure-derived colloids generally contain different organic matter components and may facilitate nanoparticle transport to the subsurface. This study investigated the interaction between manure-derived colloids (cow and pig manures) and titanium dioxide (TiO) nanoparticles at neutral pH.

Coupled effect of flow velocity and structural heterogeneity on transport and release of kaolinite colloids in saturated porous media.

Understanding the behavior and fate of clay colloids in water-saturated porous media is critical to assess its environmental impact and potential risk since clay is commonly a carrier of many contaminants. Column experiments with four-packing configurations were designed to understand the coupled effects of column structural heterogeneity and the flow velocity on the transport and fate of kaolinite colloids in the saturated porous media. The results showed that the structural heterogeneity could have facilitated the transport of kaolinite colloids in saturated porous media.

The role of Fe oxyhydroxide coating, illite clay, and peat moss in nanoscale titanium dioxide (nTiO) retention and transport in geochemically heterogeneous media.

Natural media such as soil and sediment contain mineralogical and organic components with distinct chemical, surface, and electrostatic properties. To better understand the role of various soil and sediment components on particle transport, columns were packed with quartz sand and natural sediment with added Fe oxyhydroxide coating, illite clay, and peat moss to investigate how these added components influence nTiO retention and transport in geochemically heterogeneous medium. Results showed that nTiO transport was low at pH 5, attributable to the electrostatic attraction between positively-charged nTiO and negatively-charged medium.

Effect of bovine serum albumin on stability and transport of kaolinite colloid.

The stability and transport of clay colloids in groundwater are strongly influenced by colloid interactions with dissolved organic matter (DOM). Protein is an important DOM component that is ubiquitous in natural water, reclaimed water, and soil solutions. To date, the interactions between clay colloids and proteins have not been fully studied.

Effect of physicochemical factors on transport and retention of graphene oxide in saturated media.

Fate and transport of graphene oxide (GO) have received much attention recently with the increase of GO applications. This study investigated the effect of salt concentration on the transport and retention behavior of GO particles in heterogeneous saturated porous media. Transport experiments were conducted in NaCl solutions with three concentrations (1, 20, and 50 mM) using six structurally packed columns (two homogeneous and four heterogeneous) which were made of fine and coarse grains.