Acupuncture State Detection at Zusanli (ST-36) Based on Scalp EEG and Transformer.

In clinical acupuncture practice, needle twirling (NT) and needle retention (NR) are strategically combined to achieve different therapeutic effects, highlighting the importance of distinguishing between different acupuncture states. Scalp EEG has been proven significantly relevant to brain activity and acupuncture stimulation. In this work, we designed an acupuncture paradigm to collect scalp EEG to study the differences in EEG changes during different acupuncture states.

REI-Net: A Reference Electrode Standardization Interpolation Technique Based 3D CNN for Motor Imagery Classification.

High-quality scalp EEG datasets are extremely valuable for motor imagery (MI) analysis. However, due to electrode size and montage, different datasets inevitably experience channel information loss, posing a significant challenge for MI decoding. A 2D representation that focuses on the time domain may loss the spatial information in EEG.

Fourier single-pixel spectral imaging via local low-rank tensor nuclear norm and deep tensor priors.

The imaging quality of single-pixel spectral imaging (SSI) methods is poor at a low sampling ratio (SR). To tackle this problem, a new Fourier single-pixel spectral imaging (FSSI) technique is proposed. Firstly, we introduce the low-rank tensor nuclear norm (TNN) to characterize the correlation between spectral images.

Core-Shell Composite GaP Nanoparticles with Efficient Electroluminescent Properties.

Gallium-based light-emitting diodes (LEDs), including AlGaInP and GaN, have become the most widely used light-emitting devices in modern scientific research and practical applications. However, structures like carrier injection layers, active layers, and quantum well layers ensure the high luminescence efficiency of LEDs but also limit their applications at the micro- and nanoscale. Although the next generation of micrometer-scale light-emitting diodes (Micro-LEDs) has alleviated these issues to some extent, challenges such as edge effects and etching damage caused by size reduction lead to lower luminous efficiency and shorter lifetimes.

Vaspin inhibits ferroptosis: A new hope for treating myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury.

Objective: Myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MIRI) is a critical pathological basis for cardiovascular diseases. In recent years, the effect of ferroptosis on MIRI has attracted extensive attention. Vaspin, an adipose tissue-derived serine protease inhibitor, has multiple biological functions, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

The clinical frailty scale is associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications and the development of post-traumatic osteoarthritis in elderly patients with trimalleolar ankle fractures - a retrospective study.

Background: The Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) is a tool to assess the overall health of older adults. There are few reports of CFS and prognosis of ankle fracture. The objective of this study was to determine the predictive power of the CFS for adverse clinical and radiographic outcomes after surgery in elderly patients with trimalleolar fractures.

Niche shift and localized competitive dynamics influence the persistence and distribution of polyploids in the genus Achillea (Asteraceae).

Background And Aims: Competition with sympatric diploid progenitor(s) hinders the persistence of polyploids. The hypothesis that polyploids escape from competition through niche shifts has been widely tested; however, niche escape is unlikely to completely avoid competition. Given species growing in less favorable environments likely have weaker competitive abilities, we hypothesize that polyploid populations tend to persist in areas where their progenitors with relatively low habitat suitability.

Unraveling the genetic mysteries of spinal muscular atrophy in Chinese families.

Objective: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a motor neuron disorder encompassing 5q and non-5q forms, causing muscle weakness and atrophy due to spinal cord cell degeneration. Understanding its genetic basis is crucial for genetic counseling and personalized treatment options.

Methods: This study retrospectively analyzed families of patients suspected of SMA at our institution from February 2006 to March 2024.

Strategically Engineered Metal Cluster-Rare Earth Oxide Heterojunction Catalyst for High-Performance Lean Electrolyte Lithium-Sulfur Batteries.

Developing high-energy-density lithium-sulfur batteries faces serious polysulfide shuttle effects and sluggish conversion kinetics, often necessitating the excessive use of electrolytes, which in turn adversely affects battery performance. Our study introduces a meticulously designed electrocatalyst, Cu-CeO@N/C, to enhance lean-electrolyte lithium-sulfur battery performance. This catalyst, featuring in situ synthesized Cu clusters, regulates oxygen vacancies in CeO and forms Cu-CeO heterojunctions, thereby diminishing sulfur conversion barriers and hastening reaction kinetics through the generation of S/S intermediates.

Combined metabolomic and transcriptomic analysis reveals the key genes for triterpenoid biosynthesis in Cyclocarya paliurus.

Background: Cyclocarya paliurus is a high-value tree, and it contains a variety of bioactive secondary metabolites which have broad application prospects in medicine, food and health care. Triterpenoids can improve the bioactive function of C. paliurus health tea and also improve the efficacy of health care tea.

Stimulating the Potential of Zn Anodes to Operate in Low pH and Harsh Environments forHighly Sustainable Zn Batteries.

Compared to near-neutral electrolytes (pH=3-6), Zn||Mn batteries in acidic environments can achieve voltages up to ~2 V. However, high proton concentrations raise concerns about Zn anode stability. Current strategies for inhibiting hydrogen evolution corrosion (HEC) on the anode in Zn-based batteries mainly focus on the near-neutral electrolytes.

Study for Hydrogen Migration Characteristics in the Elbow of a Hydrogen-Doped Natural Gas Pipeline under Normal Transport and Shutdown Conditions.

During the transportation of hydrogen-doped natural gas (HCNG), there is a risk of uneven distribution of hydrogen at the elbow, causing hydrogen damage to the pipeline. Therefore, based on the basic principles of computational fluid dynamics, this paper uses a hybrid model to describe the flow process of HCNG in an elbow. The results show that under normal transportation, the hydrogen volume fraction varies within 0.

Simultaneous Implantation of Maxillary Fibroskeletal Lesions: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Objective: To investigate a clinical case of simultaneous implantation therapy for a patient with fibroskeletal disease of the jaw, and to provide a clinical basis for the treatment of such patients by clinical prosthetists.

Methods: The clinical data of a patient with fibroskeletal disease of the jaw undergoing implant treatment were collected, and the clinical repair plan for this patient was discussed by reviewing the literature.

Results: The patient, a female, 49 years old, right upper posterior tooth missing for 1 year, through the maxillofacial surgery consultation, according to the imaging data, the maxillary fibroskeletal lesions were considered.

Environmental pollution, trade openness and the health of middle-aged and elderly people: an analysis of threshold effect based on data from 111 prefecture-level cities in China.

Background: Environmental pollution seriously endangers people's physical and mental health, especially the health of middle-aged and elderly people. Environmental pollution, trade openness, and population health are interconnected. Environmental pollution may have a nonlinear impact on health, and the impact of trade openness on the health effects of environmental pollution may not be a simple strengthening or weakening effect.

Addressable scanning multifocal structured illumination microscopy using acousto-optic deflectors.

Multifocal structured illumination microscopy (MSIM) is a popular super-resolution imaging technique known for its good probe compatibility, low laser power requirements, and improved imaging depth, making it widely applicable in biomedical research. However, the speed of MSIM imaging is typically constrained by the approaches employed to generate and scan the laser foci across the sample. In this study, we propose a flexible two-photon excitation MSIM method using a pair of acousto-optic deflectors.

Tailoring Zn Flux by an Ion Acceleration Layer Modified Separator for High-Rate Long-Lasting Zn Metal Anodes.

A large concentration gradient originating from sluggish ion transport on the surface of Zn metal anodes will result in uneven Zn flux, giving rise to severe dendrite growth, especially at high current density. Herein, an ion acceleration layer is introduced by a facile separator engineering strategy to realize modulated Zn flux and dendrite-free deposition. Zinc hexacyanoferrate as the modifying agent featuring strong zincophilicity and rapid diffusion tunnel can enable fast trap for Zn near the electrode surface and immediate transport onto deposition sites, respectively.

Temporal variation in the oral microbiome and the prediction of early childhood caries in different ethnicities.

Globally, early childhood caries (ECC) is a significant public health concern, necessitating effective prediction and prevention strategies. This study aimed to explore variations in the oral microbiome of saliva from pre-school Han and Uyghur children during ECC development and establish a predictive model based on temporal oral microbiome changes. Saliva samples were collected from a single kindergarten every three months over six months.

MULTIMODAL NUCLEAR FACTOR-ERYTHROID-2-RELATED FACTOR (NRF2) THERAPY IN THE CONTEXT OF MAMMALIAN TARGET OF RAPAMYCIN (MTOR) INHIBITION REPROGRAMS THE ACUTE SYSTEMIC AND PULMONARY IMMUNE RESPONSE AFTER COMBINED BURN AND INHALATION INJURY.

Severe burn injuries induce acute and chronic susceptibility to infections, which is largely attributed to a hyper-proinflammatory response followed by a chronic anti-inflammatory response. Concurrent inhalation injury (B + I) causes airway inflammation. Pulmonary macrophages and neutrophils are "hyperactive" with increased reactive oxygen (ROS) and nitrogen species (RONS) activity, but are unable to clear infection, causing airway damage upon activation.

Thymol improves ischemic brain injury by inhibiting microglia-mediated neuroinflammation.

Background: Microglia-mediated inflammation is a critical factor in the progression of ischemic stroke. Consequently, mitigating excessive microglial activation represents a potential therapeutic strategy for ischemic injury. Thymol, a monophenol derived from plant essential oils, exhibits diverse beneficial biological activities, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, with demonstrated protective effects in various disease models.

EIF4A3-Induced Circ_0059914 Promoted Angiogenesis and EMT of Glioma via the miR-1249/VEGFA Pathway.

Gliomas are common brain tumors. Despite extensive research, the 5-year survival rate of glioma remains low. Many studies have reported that circular RNAs (circRNAs) play a role in promoting the malignant progression of glioma; however, the role of circ_0059914 in this process remains unclear.

Factors associated with under-five mortality in Rwanda: An analysis of the Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey 2020.

Despite global and Rwandan progress in reducing under-five mortality, the risk of children dying before their fifth birthday persists, necessitating intensified research on determinants. Thus, this study analyzed the birth history data to shed light on the underlying causes of under-five mortality in Rwanda. The study is a secondary analysis of data sourced from the 2020 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS) cross-sectional design.

Genomics and transcriptomics reveal β-carotene synthesis mechanism in .

is by far the most salt-tolerant organism and contains many active substances, including β-carotene, glycerol, proteins, and vitamins, using in the production of dried biomass or cell extracts for the biofuels, pharmaceutical formulations, food additives, and fine chemicals, especially β-carotene. We report a high-quality genome sequence of FACHB435, which has a 472 Mb genome size, with a contig N50 of 458 Kb. A total of 30,752 protein-coding genes were predicted.