A novel STM for quality atomic resolution with piezoelectric motor of high compactness and simplicity.

Scanning tunneling microscope (STM) is a renowned scientific tool for obtaining high-resolution atomic images of materials. Herein, we present an innovative design of the scanning unit with a compact yet powerful inertial piezoelectric motor inspired by the Spider Drive motor principle. The scanning unit mainly consists of a small 9 mm long piezoelectric tube scanner (PTS), one end of which is coaxially connected to the main sapphire body of the STM.

Atomic resolution imaging using a novel, compact and stiff scanning tunnelling microscope in cryogen-free superconducting magnet.

We present the design and performance of a novel scanning tunnelling microscope (STM) operating in a cryogen-free superconducting magnet. Our home-built STM head is compact (51.5 mm long and 20 mm in diameter) and has a single arm that provides complete openness in the scanning area between the tip and sample.

Efficacy of electroacupunture at Zusanli (ST36) on jumping-injured muscle based on transcriptome sequencing and genes analysis.

Objective: To reveal the efficacy and possible mechanism of electroacupuncture at Zusanli (ST36) on injured skeletal muscle induced by jumping load.

Methods: In the present study, female Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups with 6 of each, including normal control group (NC), jumping-induced muscle injury model group (JI), JI with electroacupuncture stimulation treatment group (EA), and JI with non-electroacupuncture stimulation group (NEA). Transmission electron microscopy, transcriptome sequencing and analysis, prediction of protein interaction networks, real-time polymerase chain reaction verification, and Western blotting were performed on the gastrocnemius muscle of ipsilateral lower limbs.

First aid and treatment for cervical spinal cord injury with fracture and dislocation.

Background: Traumatic cervical spinal cord injury with subaxial fracture and dislocation not only indicates a highly unstable spine but can also induce life-threatening complications. This makes first aid critically important before any definitive operative procedure is undertaken. The present study analyzes the various first aid measures and operative procedures for such injury.