Probing Cerium 4 States across the Volume Collapse Transition by X-ray Raman Scattering.

Understanding the volume collapse phenomena in rare-earth materials remains an important challenge due to a lack of information on 4 electronic structures at different pressures. Here, we report the first high-pressure inelastic X-ray scattering measurement on elemental cerium (Ce) metal. By overcoming the ultralow signal issue in the X-ray measurement at the Ce -edge, we observe the changes of unoccupied 4 states across the volume collapse transition around 0.

A complementary description of the male of Kyphopteryx yangi (Plecoptera: Taeniopterygidae) from China.

A complementary description of Kyphopteryx yangi Du Chen, 2019 is presented based on a recently collected topotype male. Taxonomic features of this male are compared with the holotype.

First record of the genus Trypetisoma Malloch, 1924 (Diptera, Lauxaniidae) for China with nine species.

Eight species of Trypetisoma Malloch, 1924 from Southwest China are described as new to science: T. (Trypaneoides) endosclerita sp. nov.

Review of genera of Sciomyzidae (Diptera: Acalyptratae) from China, with new records, synonyms, and notes on distribution.

The status of the 20 genera comprising at least 60 species of Sciomyzidae known from China is reviewed. Ten genera are recorded for the first time from China. A diagnostic key to all genera known from China is provided along with figures of the main characters.

A new species of Indonemoura (Plecoptera: Nemouridae) from Guangdong Province of southern China.

A new species of Nemouridae, Indonemoura bifida sp. nov., is described from Guangdong Province of southern China.

A new species of Amphinemura (Plecoptera: Nemouridae) from Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of southern China.

A new species of the Amphinemurinae genus Amphinemura, A. baisensis sp. nov.

Sciapodinae from the Himalayan region with description of nine new species from Tibet (Diptera: Dolichopodidae).

The Himalayan region now includes 67 species in seven genera of Sciapodinae, including nine new species (Amblypsilopus acuminatus sp. nov., A.

[Effects of berberine on learning and memory ability in vascular cognitive impairment rats].

Objective: To investigate the effects of berberine on learning and memory ability in vascular cognitive impairment rats.

Methods: Sixty-eight Wistar rats were randomly divided into control group (n=10), sham operated group (n=10) and the modeling group of vascular cognitive impairment rat (n=48), then the rats in modeling group were randomly divided into four groups (n=10): vehicle group, berberine low dose group (20 mg/kg), medium dose group (40 mg/kg) and high dose group (60 mg/kg). Bilateral common carotid arteries were occluded in rats to establish vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) model.

The mitochondrial genome of Chinese endemic species () (Diptera: Limoniidae).

The mitogenome of () was sequenced, the new representative of the subfamily Limnophilinae in mitogenome. The completed mitogenome is 15,985 bp totally, comprising of 13 protein-coding genes, 2 rRNAs, 22 transfer RNAs and control region. All genes have the similar locations and strands with other published species of Tipuloidea.

Intrinsic concentration cycles and high ion fluxes in self-assembled precipitate membranes.

Concentration cycles are important for bonding of basic molecular building components at the emergence of life. We demonstrate that oscillations occur intrinsically in precipitation reactions when coupled with fluid mechanics in self-assembled precipitate membranes, such as at submarine hydrothermal vents. We show that, moreover, the flow of ions across one pore in such a prebiotic membrane is larger than that across one ion channel in a modern biological cell membrane, suggesting that proto-biological processes could be sustained by osmotic flow in a less efficient prebiotic environment.

Resistin Promotes Thrombosis in Rats with Deep Vein Thrombosis via Up-Regulating MMP-2, MMP-9, and PAI-1.

Background: To explore the role of resistin (RE) on deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and the molecular mechanism.

Methods: ELISA assay was used to determine the concentration of RE, MMP-2, MMP-9, and PAI-1 in serum of DVT patients and controls. Rats were randomly divided into 4 groups: control, DVT, DVT + RE, and DVT + RE + SB203580 group.

Weathering of Roofing Insulation Materials under Multi-Field Coupling Conditions.

Rigid polyurethane foam, foam concrete, and vacuum insulation board are common roofing insulation materials. Their weathering performance under long-term multi-field coupling determines the overall service life of the roof. The weathering properties of rigid polyurethane foam, foam concrete and vacuum insulation panels were studied under freeze thaw, humid-heat, dry-wet, high-low temperature, and multi-field coupling cycles, respectively.

Expectation pooling: an effective and interpretable pooling method for predicting DNA-protein binding.

Motivation: Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) have outperformed conventional methods in modeling the sequence specificity of DNA-protein binding. While previous studies have built a connection between CNNs and probabilistic models, simple models of CNNs cannot achieve sufficient accuracy on this problem. Recently, some methods of neural networks have increased performance using complex neural networks whose results cannot be directly interpreted.

New species of the subgenus Osten Sacken from China (Diptera, Limoniidae).

Previously 12 species of the subgenus Epiphragma (Epiphragma) Osten Sacken, 1860 were known to occur in China. The following three species are described and illustrated as new to science: E. (E.

The Effectiveness of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Spontaneous Hourglasslike Constriction of Peripheral Nerve in the Upper Extremity.

Objective: To investigate the ultrasonographic characteristics in hourglasslike constriction of peripheral nerve in the upper extremity and to evaluate the value of ultrasonography in the diagnosis.

Methods: Nineteen patients with hourglasslike constriction of peripheral nerve in the upper extremity underwent ultrasonography and the results were compared with surgery. The ultrasonographic characteristics, the accurate rate, and the relation between the ultrasonography and surgery were analyzed.

Preparation and Properties of Chitosan/Graphene Modified Bamboo Fiber Fabrics.

Chitosan (CS) and graphene (Gr) were used to modify bamboo fiber fabrics to develop new bamboo fiber fabrics (CGBFs) with antimicrobial properties. The CGBFs were prepared by chemical crosslinking with CS as binder assistant and Gr as functional finishing agent. The method of firmly attaching the CS/Gr to bamboo fiber fabrics was explored.

The mitochondrial genome of (Diptera Tipulidae).

The crane fly belongs to family Tipulidae. The mitogenome of was sequenced, the new representative of the mitogenome of the family Tipulidae. The nearly complete mitogenome is 14,851 bp totally, consisting of 13 protein-coding genes, 2 rRNAs and 22 transfer RNAs.

Trace metals in aquatic environments of a mangrove ecosystem in Nansha, Guangzhou, South China: pollution status, sources, and ecological risk assessment.

Mangrove forests are widely located along coastlines. They have been identified to be inimitable and dynamic ecosystems. This study investigated the trace metals in mangrove water and surface sediments of Nansha, Guangzhou, China.

Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Imagery and Deep Learning UNet to Extract Rice Lodging.

Rice lodging severely affects harvest yield. Traditional evaluation methods and manual on-site measurement are found to be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and cost-intensive. In this study, a new method for rice lodging assessment based on a deep learning UNet (U-shaped Network) architecture was proposed.

The regulation of the follicular synchronization and sensitivity of rats with PCOS by AMH during prolonged pituitary downregulation.

The modified prolonged gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) protocol lessens the ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) effect and improves the clinical pregnancy rate of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) compared with the standard long GnRH-a protocol. However, the molecular basis of this process needs to be elucidated. Sprague Dawley (SD) female rats with letrozole-induced PCOS were divided into GnRH-a and blank groups.

3D computational models explain muscle activation patterns and energetic functions of internal structures in fish swimming.

How muscles are used is a key to understanding the internal driving of fish swimming. However, the underlying mechanisms of some features of the muscle activation patterns and their differential appearance in different species are still obscure. In this study, we explain the muscle activation patterns by using 3D computational fluid dynamics models coupled to the motion of fish with prescribed deformation and examining the torque and power required along the fish body with two primary swimming modes.

The complete mitochondrial genome of sp. (Diptera: Anthomyzidae).

sp. belongs to family Anthomyzidae of superfamily Opomyzoidea. The mitogenome of sp.

Physiological responses and transcriptome analysis of the (L.) Schrad. to seedling drought stress.

is a good forage plant, which has important economic and ecological value in arid and semi-arid regions of China. Drought is one of the main factors affecting its productivity. At present, there are few studies on the mechanism of drought resistance.

Laser-triggered polymeric lipoproteins for precision tumor penetrating theranostics.

Natural particles ranging from various cell membranes to nascent proteins are highly optimized for their specific functions in vivo and possess features that are desired in drug delivery carriers. However, the current endeavor in research on bioparticles is still seeking the appropriate strategy to shield multiple agents and circumvent biological hurdles. These issues have propelled the advancement of lipid-polymer hybrid nanocarriers, which could be employed as drug reservoirs and strive to meet these expectations.

Three new species of the genus Melander (Diptera, Milichiidae) from China, with a revised key to the Chinese species.

Three new species of the genus , , , and , are described from China. A revised key to the six Chinese species of is also presented.