Temporal Dynamics of Moderate-Intensity Transcranial Static Magnetic Stimulation in Young Adults.

Background: Transcranial static magnetic stimulation (tSMS) as a new noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) technique is gradually gaining widespread attention. This study aims to investigate the effects of tSMS on the excitability of the somatosensory cortex in healthy adults.

Methods: Forty healthy volunteers were recruited and randomly assigned to either the intervention group (tSMS) or the control group (sham), with 20 participants in each.

High-specificity SERS sensing with magnet-powered hierarchically structured micromotors.

This work reports a hierarchically structured micromotor (HSM) surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) platform comprising 3D tubular configurations with nanostructured outer walls. The HSMs can be powered by an external magnetic field in solution to enrich molecules with promoted adsorption efficiency. The nanostructured outer wall serves as containers to collect molecules and produce strong localized surface plasmon resonance to intensify Raman of the enriched molecules.

Analytical Solution for Dynamic Response of a Reinforced Concrete Beam with Viscoelastic Bearings Subjected to Moving Loads.

To provide a theoretical basis for eliminating resonance and optimizing the design of viscoelastically supported bridges, this paper investigates the analytical solutions of train-induced vibrations in railway bridges with low-stiffness and high-damping rubber bearings. First, the shape function of the viscoelastic bearing reinforced concrete (RC) beam is derived for the dynamic response of the viscoelastic bearing RC beam subjected to a single moving load. Furthermore, based on the simplified shape function, the dynamic response of the viscoelastic bearing RC beam under equidistant moving loads is studied.

Integrated analysis of metabolome, transcriptome, and bioclimatic factors of Acer truncatum seeds reveals key candidate genes related to unsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis, and potentially optimal production area.

Background: Lipids found in plant seeds are essential for controlling seed dormancy, dispersal, and defenses against biotic and abiotic stress. Additionally, these lipids provide nutrition and energy and are therefore important to the human diet as edible oils. Acer truncatum, which belongs to the Aceaceae family, is widely cultivated around the world for its ornamental value.

Effects of Extraction Strategies on Yield, Physicochemical and Antioxidant Properties of Pumpkin Seed Oil.

This study investigated the effects of three extraction methods, including cold pressing (CP), microwave pretreatment pressing (MP), and supercritical fluid extraction (SFE), on the yield, physicochemical properties, bioactive compounds content, and antioxidant properties of pumpkin seed oil (PSO). Furthermore, the correlation between bioactive compounds and the antioxidant properties of PSO was determined. The results revealed that the yield of PSO extracted using the three methods was in the order of SFE > MP > CP.

Theoretical prediction of 2D biphenylene as a potential anchoring material for lithium-sulfur batteries.

Searching for good anchoring materials that can suppress the shuttle effect is critical to large-scale commercialization of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. In this work, the adsorption behavior of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs, such as S and LiS, = 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8), the sulfur reduction reaction (SRR), the decomposition processes of LiS and the diffusion behavior of Li atoms on intrinsic and doped 2D biphenylene (BIP) are systematically investigated by employing the first-principles calculation method. Calculations show that the adsorption energies of LiPSs on the electrolyte (DOL and DME) are smaller than those on the intrinsic/B doped BIP.

Investigation of the anchoring and electrocatalytic properties of pristine and doped borophosphene for Na-S batteries.

Designing an anchoring layer on the sulfur electrode has been considered one of the effective approaches to promoting the real application of room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT-Na-S) batteries. In this work, based on the first-principles calculation method, the potential of pristine and doped borophosphene (BP) as anchoring materials for Na-S batteries has been investigated. The calculated adsorption energies of sodium polysulfides (NaPSs) adsorbed on pristine and doped substrates are higher than those of NaPSs adsorbed with the electrolytes (DOL&DME), indicating that the shuttle effect could be well alleviated.

PhUGT78A22, a novel glycosyltransferase in Paeonia 'He Xie', can catalyze the transfer of glucose to glucosylated anthocyanins during petal blotch formation.

Background: Flower color patterns play an important role in the evolution and subsequent diversification of flowers by attracting animal pollinators. This interaction can drive the diversity observed in angiosperms today in many plant families such as Liliaceae, Paeoniaceae, and Orchidaceae, and increased their ornamental values. However, the molecular mechanism underlying the differential distribution of anthocyanins within petals remains unclear in Paeonia.

Optimization technology and kinetic studies of Acer truncatum seed oil saponification and crystallization separation of nervonic acid.

Acer truncatum seed oil (ATSO) contains abundant unsaturated fatty acids, with significant quantities of nervonic acid (NA, > 5%), which was authenticated as a new food resource in China. For the sake of minimizing animal consumption and the importance of NA for human health, extraction of NA from plants has become a research hotspot. In the present study, three extraction factors were determined to significantly influence the saponification reaction based on single-factor experiments: NaOH dosage, reaction time, and reaction temperature.

Discussion on Protein Metabolism and Requirement of Aerobics Athletes during Training Based on Multisensor Data Fusion.

Competitive aerobics has emerged as a highly competitive sport beyond its own physical limit. Modern competitive aerobics competition is very fierce; athletes cannot only rely on a specific competitive skill to achieve good results. Protein is the physical basis of life activity.

Promising application of a SiC/CB heterostructure as a new platform for lithium-ion batteries.

Constructing heterostructures the van der Waals coupling effect has provided an effective method for developing novel electrode materials. In this work, based on the first-principles calculation method, we proposed to construct a hexagonal SiC/CB heterostructure and confirmed its stability by analyzing its structural properties. Meanwhile, the electrochemical performances of the SiC/CB heterostructure as a new platform for lithium-ion batteries were evaluated.

Inhibitory Effect of Bunge Seed Coat Extract on Fatty Acid Synthase, Differentiation and Lipid Accumulation in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes.

Bunge is now widely cultivated throughout the world. Fatty acid synthase (FAS) is a potential target in the treatment of both obesity and cancer. Only a few FAS inhibitors have been reported.

Quantitative analysis of resveratrol derivatives in the seed coats of tree peonies and their hypoglycemic activities /.

Tree peonies are well-known horticultural and medicinal plants. The tree peony seeds, as emerging woody oil crops, recently have attracted great attention for their metabolites and bioactivities. In this study, the phytochemicals isolated from tree peony seed coats were systematically investigated.

Penta-BCN monolayer with high specific capacity and mobility as a compelling anode material for rechargeable batteries.

With the increasing demand for sustainable and clean energies, seeking high-capacity density electrode materials applied in rechargeable metal-ion batteries is urgent. In this work, using first-principles calculations, we evaluate the ternary pentagonal BCN monolayer as a compelling anode material for metal ion batteries. Calculations show that the penta-BCN monolayer has favorable metallic behaviors after adsorbing Li (Na) atoms.

Progress on genic male sterility gene in soybean.

Male sterility refers to the phenomenon that stamens cannot grow normally and produce viable pollen grains in plants. Hybrid seed production by taking advantage of the trait of male sterility is an effective and quick strategy to increase crop yield. Up to date, the yield of rice (Oryza sativa L.

Napthrene Compounds from Mycelial Fermentation Products of .

The metabolites of the genus are diverse, showing good research prospects for finding new bioactive molecules. In order to explore the active metabolites of the fungi , the deep chemical investigation on the bioactive compounds from its cultures was undertaken, which led to the isolation of three new naphthalene compounds dipolynaphthalenes A-B (,) and naphthone C (), as well as 12 known compounds (-). Compounds , , and are dimeric naphthalene compounds.

[Carbon storage distribution characteristics of wetlands in China and its influencing factors.].

Wetland plays an important role in stabilizing climate change and makes a significant contribution to global soil carbon storage due to its huge carbon storage capacity. Based on a summary of estimation methods of carbon storage, this study analyzed carbon storage and its influencing factors of typical wetlands in China, inclusing climate, vegetation, soil property and land use. The results showed that wetlands in Northeast China and the Tibetan Plateau had the highest carbon sto-rage among the eight wetland areas.

[Effects of litter decomposition on contents and three-dimensional fluorescence spectroscopy characteristics of soil labile organic carbon in coastal wetlands of Jiaozhou Bay, China].

Litter of Suaeda glauca, Phragmites australis, and Spartina alterniflora from coastal wetland of Jiaozhou Bay was decomposed in a laboratory experiment. The contents of soil labile organic carbon including dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and microbial biomass carbon (MBC) were determined, with the spectra characteristics of which being investigated by three-dimensional fluorescence spectroscopy. The results showed that the contents of soil labile organic carbon during litter decomposition increased first, then decreased, and finally tended to be stable.

Research advances in using constructed wetlands to remove pesticides in agricultural runoff.

Constructed wetlands (CWs) performs excellently in removing pollutants from agricultural runoff, and thus have been widely used as an effective measure to control agricultural runoff pollution. Based on reviews on domestic and overseas literature, we introduced the current situation of water bodies polluted by pesticides. The removal mechanisms of pesticides by CWs were elucidated according to physical, chemical and biological processes, and the main processes were discussed in detail.

Ratiometric fluorescent nanosensors for ultra-sensitive detection of mercury ions based on AuNCs/MOFs.

Ratiometric fluorescent nanosensors were developed to detect mercury ions (Hg2+) using enhanced dual emissions from glutathione stabilized gold nanoclusters/indium-based metal-organic frameworks modified with cysteine (AuNCs/MIL-68(In)-NH2/Cys). The nanosensors exhibited bright pink fluorescence with AuNCs evenly distributed on MIL-68(In)-NH2. Under 370 nm excitation, the obtained sensor presented double fluorescence emission around 438 nm and 668 nm, which was attributed to MIL-68(In)-NH2 and GSH-AuNCs, respectively.

Interaction between indium tin oxide nanoparticles and ferricytochrome c: Conformation, redox state, and adsorption scheme.

The conformations and redox states of ferricytochrome c, before and after adsorption onto the surface of the indium tin oxide (ITO) nanoparticles, are studied to reveal the interaction nature between the cytochrome c and the conducting metal oxide surface. The characterizations with resonance Raman scattering and UV-Vis absorption reveal that the change of pH at moderate ionic strength induces transitions of conformations and redox-states, which suggests that there is intramolecular electron transfer. The conformations of the cytochrome c species are maintained after adsorption onto or collision with the ITO surface, but the redox states change significantly, and the change depends on the surface structure of the ITO nanoparticle.

The effect of imide substituents on the optical properties of perylene diimide derivatives.

As one of the most important organic semiconductors, perylene diimide derivatives (PDIs) have been widely applied in optoelectronics. Two kinds of soluble PDIs with different imide substituents have been synthesized and their optical properties have been investigated. The photoluminescence (PL) intensity of the PDI with amino phenyl imide substituents (NH -PDI) is much lower than that of the PDI with octyl imide substituents (O-PDI).

[Distribution characteristics of dissolved inorganic carbon in soil of typical estuarine wetlands in Jiaozhou Bay, China.].

We examined the dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) content, ion content, and soil physi-cal and chemical properties in Dagu River and Yanghe River estuary wetland of Jiaozhou Bay. Soil samples were collected by stratified sampling in the mudflat paralleled to the coastal zone and the river flat perpendicular to the coastal zone. Duncan method and Pearson correlation analysis were used to investigate the characteristics of soil DIC distribution and its driving factors.

[Assessment of the potential for urban facade greening in Xinjiekou District, Nanjing, China.].

Green facade is an important strategy to improve the urban eco-environment and reduce the negative effects of human activities in central districts of cities which are land-scarce and lack green spaces. We first summarized the limiting factors for the construction of green facades locally and internationally. Then, we used the Xinjiekou District of Nanjing City in China as a case study area, and selected the wind environment, solar environment, and physical build environment that might impact the potential development of green facades as key factors to quantitatively analyze singlely by geographic information systems (GIS) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).