Direct Observation of Structural Phase Transformations during Phosphorene Formation on Cu(111).

Blue phosphorene, a two-dimensional, hexagonal-structured, semiconducting phosphorus, has gained attention as it is considered easier to synthesize on metal surfaces than its allotrope, black phosphorene. Recent studies report different structures of phosphorene, for example, on Cu(111), but the underlying mechanisms of their formation are not known. Here, using a combination of in situ ultrahigh vacuum low-energy electron microscopy and in vacuo scanning tunneling microscopy, we determine the time evolution of the surface structure and morphology during the deposition of phosphorus on single-crystalline Cu(111).

Use of natural extract from HOP, thyme, orange and algae to protect potatoes against potato blight ().

The growing demand for alternative plant protection products (PPP) that are more environmentally friendly leads to the investigation of novel approaches in agriculture. The use of plant extracts as PPP belongs to one of the most intensively investigated areas. This study aimed to evaluate if the partial substitution of conventional pesticides with selected botanicals (seaweed extract, orange essential oil, thyme essential oil, and a hop extract) will have the same protective effect against ans as conventional potato treatment.

Identification of Malignancy in Peritumoral Edema in Soft Tissue Sarcoma: A Novel Targeted Molecular Approach.

Background: Peritumoral edema on staging magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is associated with higher local recurrence in soft tissue sarcoma (STS). This may relate to the presence of satellite malignant cells that are difficult to distinguish from benign atypia, leading to over- or undertreatment. This study evaluated a novel targeted molecular approach to identify malignancy in STS peritumoral planes as a means to improve personalized care.

Host traits rather than migration and molting strategies explain feather bacterial load in Palearctic passerines.

Feather bacterial load affects key avian life-history traits such as plumage condition, innate immunity, and reproductive success. Investigating the interplay between life-history traits and feather microbial load is critical for understanding mechanisms of host-microbiome interactions. We hypothesize that spatiotemporal variation associated with migration and molting, body size affecting colonizable body surface area, and preening intensity could shape feather bacterial load.