Hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs) and hydrochlorofluoroolefins (HCFOs) are the leading synthetic replacements for compounds successively banned by the Montreal Protocol and amendments. HFOs and HCFOs readily decompose in the atmosphere to form fluorinated carbonyls, including CFCHO in yields of up to 100%, which are then photolyzed. A long-standing issue, critical for the transition to safe industrial gases, is whether atmospheric decomposition of CFCHO yields any quantity of CHF (HFC-23), which is one of the most environmentally hazardous greenhouse gases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSingle-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) has revolutionized cell biology by enabling the profiling of transcriptomes at a single-cell resolution, leading to important discoveries that have advanced our understanding of cellular and tissue heterogeneity, developmental trajectories, and disease progression. Despite these important advances, scRNA-seq is limited to measuring the transcriptome providing a partial view of cellular function. To address this limitation, multimodal scRNA-seq assays have emerged, allowing for the simultaneous measurement of RNA expression and protein.
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November 2024
Background: Arterial gas embolism (AGE) may occur while breathing compressed air and failing to exhale during ascent to compensate for gas expansion as pressure decreases. Trauma to the lungs from over-pressurization may result in air bubbles entering the pulmonary veins and subsequently the systemic circulation, causing obstructed blood flow and inflammatory cascades. AGEs are known to always manifest within 10 min of surfacing from depth.
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December 2024
Biomarkers of ageing serve as important outcome measures in longevity-promoting interventions. However, there is limited consensus on which specific biomarkers are most appropriate for human intervention studies. This work aimed to address this need by establishing an expert consensus on biomarkers of ageing for use in intervention studies via the Delphi method.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe peptidoglycan manifests as a multifaceted component of the bacterial cell wall. Throughout the lifecycle of the bacterium, the peptidoglycan is deconstructed, rebuilt, and remodeled for bacterial cell growth and replication. Degradation products of the peptidoglycan serve as precursors for cell-wall building blocks via recycling processes and as signaling molecules.
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