Multimodal fish maw type recognition based on Wasserstein generative adversarial network combined with gradient penalty and spectral fusion.

There are many types of fish maw with significantly varying prices. The specific type directly affects its market value and medicinal efficacy. This paper proposes a fish maw type recognition method based on Wasserstein generative adversarial network combined with gradient penalty (WGAN-GP) and spectral fusion.

The effect of different power radiofrequency ablations in treatment and postoperative pain in patients with atrial fibrillation: a retrospective study.

Background: There has been no consensus on what power of radiofrequency energy can be used to produce the best surgical results in patients with atrial fibrillation. In addition, patients undergoing local anesthesia and fentanyl analgesia may experience pain when radiofrequency ablation is performed. This study investigated the effect of different power radiofrequency ablations in treatment and postoperative pain in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Nitrogen-Doped TiO (B)/MXene Heterostructures for Expediting Sulfur Redox Kinetics and Suppressing Lithium Dendrites.

Practical application of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries is severely impeded by the random shuttling of soluble lithium polysulfides (LiPSs), sluggish sulfur redox kinetics, and uncontrollable growth of lithium dendrites, particularly under high sulfur loading and lean electrolyte conditions. Here, nitrogen-doped bronze-phase TiO(B) nanosheets with oxygen vacancies (OVs) grown in situ on MXenes layers (N-TiO (B)-MXenes) as multifunctional interlayers are designed. The N-TiO (B)-MXenes show reduced bandgap of 1.

Association of Age with Dual-Task Objective Cognitive Indicators and Gait Parameters in Older Adults.

Background: Early recognition of dementia like Alzheimer's disease is crucial for disease diagnosis and treatment, and existing objective tools for early screening of cognitive impairment are limited.

Objective: To investigate age-related behavioral indicators of dual-task cognitive performance and gait parameters and to explore potential objective markers of early cognitive decline.

Methods: The community-based cognitive screening data was analyzed.

Flowering genes identification, network analysis, and database construction for 837 plants.

Flowering is one of the most important biological phenomena in the plant kingdom, which not only has important ecological significance, but also has substantial horticultural ornamental value. In this study, we undertook an exhaustive review of the advancements in our understanding of plant flowering genes. We delved into the identification and conducted comparative analyses of flowering genes across virtually all sequenced angiosperm plant genomes.

Vascularized organoid-on-a-chip: design, imaging, and analysis.

Vascularized organoid-on-a-chip (VOoC) models achieve substance exchange in deep layers of organoids and provide a more physiologically relevant system in vitro. Common designs for VOoC primarily involve two categories: self-assembly of endothelial cells (ECs) to form microvessels and pre-patterned vessel lumens, both of which include the hydrogel region for EC growth and allow for controlled fluid perfusion on the chip. Characterizing the vasculature of VOoC often relies on high-resolution microscopic imaging.

Evaluation of InSAR Tropospheric Delay Correction Methods in the Plateau Monsoon Climate Region Considering Spatial-Temporal Variability.

The tropospheric delay caused by the temporal and spatial variation of meteorological parameters is the main error source in interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) applications for geodesy. To minimize the impact of tropospheric delay errors, it is necessary to select the appropriate tropospheric delay correction method for different regions. In this study, the interferogram results of the InSAR, corrected for tropospheric delay using the Linear, Generic Atmospheric Correction Online Service for InSAR (GACOS) and ERA-5 atmospheric reanalysis dataset (ERA5) methods, are presented for the study area of the junction of the Hengduan Mountains and the Yunnan-Kweichow Plateau, which is significantly influenced by the plateau monsoon climate.

Large-scale analysis of trihelix transcription factors reveals their expansion and evolutionary footprint in plants.

The trihelix transcription factor (TTF) gene family is an important class of transcription factors that play key roles in regulating developmental processes and responding to various stresses. To date, no comprehensive analysis of the TTF gene family in large-scale species has been performed. A cross-genome exploration of its origin, copy number variation, and expression pattern in plants is also unavailable.

The effect of training on sensitivity and stability of double fusion in Panum's limiting case.

Panum's limiting case is a phenomenon of monocular occlusion in binocular vision. This occurs when one object is occluded by the other object for one eye, but the two objects are both visible for the other eye. Although previous studies have found that vertical gradient of horizontal disparity and cue conflict are two important factors for double fusion, the effect of training on the sensitivity and stability of Panum's limiting case remains unknown.

On-chip clearing for live imaging of 3D cell cultures.

Three-dimensional (3D) cell cultures provide an important model for various biological studies by bridging the gap between two-dimensional (2D) cell cultures and animal tissues. Microfluidics has recently provided controllable platforms for handling and analyzing 3D cell cultures. However, on-chip imaging of 3D cell cultures within microfluidic devices is hindered by the inherent high scattering of 3D tissues.

Nitrogen level induces sex-specific cadmium phloem remobilization and cell wall segregation in Populus cathayana.

Nitrogen (N) fertilization can improve the phytoremediation of contaminated soils. However, limited information is available on the effects and mechanisms of N availability on Cadmium (Cd) phytoextraction by dioecious plants. This study employed female and male Populus cathayana to examine sex-specific long-distance transport and cell wall Cd sequestration.

Genome-wide characterization and functional identification of genes in infected by .

Among the most important transcription factors in plants, the v-myb avian myeloblastosis viral oncogene homolog () regulates the expression network of response genes under stresses such as fungal infection. In China, the canker disease threatens the survival of , an ancestor of cultivated apples. Using the genome, we identified 457 and 128 genes that were randomly distributed across 17 chromosomes.

A versatile vessel casting method for fine mapping of vascular networks using a hydrogel-based lipophilic dye solution.

Efficient labeling of the vasculature is important for understanding the organization of vascular networks. Here, we propose VALID, a vessel-labeling method that enables visualization of vascular networks with tissue clearing and light-sheet microscopy. VALID transforms traditional lipophilic dye solution into hydrogel by introducing gelatin and restrains the dye aggregation, resulting in complete and uniform vessel-labeling patterns with high signal-to-background ratios.

UVMS task-priority planning framework for underwater task goal classification optimization.

This paper presents a task prioritization strategy based on a generic underwater task goal classification transformation for multitasking underwater operational tasks: attitude control, floating manipulation, collision-free motion, especially optimizing trajectory of the end-effector of an underwater vehicle manipulator system (UVMS) in a complex marine environment. The design framework aims to divide the complex underwater operational tasks into UVMS executable generic task combinations and optimize the resource consumption during the whole task. In order to achieve the corresponding underwater task settings, the system needs to satisfy different task scheduling structures.

: An R Package for Benchmarking microRNA Array Data Normalization in the Context of Sample Classification.

We present a new R package for assessing the performance of data normalization methods in connection with methods for sample classification. It includes two microRNA microarray datasets for the same set of tumor samples: a re-sampling-based algorithm for simulating additional paired datasets under various designs of sample-to-array assignment and levels of signal-to-noise ratios and a collection of numerical and graphical tools for method performance assessment. The package allows users to specify their own methods for normalization and classification, in addition to implementing three methods for training data normalization, seven methods for test data normalization, seven methods for classifier training, and two methods for classifier validation.

GGDB: A Grameneae genome alignment database of homologous genes hierarchically related to evolutionary events.

The genomes of Gramineae plants have been preferentially sequenced owing to their economic value. These genomes are often quite complex, for example harboring many duplicated genes, and are the main source of genetic innovation and often the result of recurrent polyploidization. Deciphering these complex genome structures and linking duplicated genes to specific polyploidization events are important for understanding the biology and evolution of plants.

Altered resting state dynamic functional connectivity of amygdala subregions in patients with autism spectrum disorder: A multi-site fMRI study.

Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with altered brain connectivity. Previous studies have focused on the static functional connectivity pattern from amygdala subregions in ASD while ignoring its dynamics. Considering that dynamic functional connectivity (dFC) can provide different perspectives, the present study aims to investigate the dFC pattern of the amygdala subregions in ASD patients.

The Brassicaceae genome resource (TBGR): A comprehensive genome platform for Brassicaceae plants.

The Brassicaceae is an important plant family. We built a user-friendly, web-based, comparative, and functional genomic database, The Brassicaceae Genome Resource (TBGR, http://www.tbgr.

Chromosome-level pepino genome provides insights into genome evolution and anthocyanin biosynthesis in Solanaceae.

Pepino (Solanum muricatum, 2n = 2x = 24), a member of the Solanaceae family, is an important globally grown fruit. Herein, we report high-quality, chromosome-level pepino genomes. The 91.

Large-scale analyses of heat shock transcription factors and database construction based on whole-genome genes in horticultural and representative plants.

Heat shock transcription factor (Hsf) plays a critical role in regulating heat resistance. Here, 2950 Hsf family genes were identified from 111 horticultural and representative plants. More Hsf genes were detected in higher plants than lower plants.

A highly specific aptamer probe targeting PD-L1 in tumor tissue sections: Mutation favors specificity.

Although DNA aptamers can show comparable affinity to antibodies and have the advantage of having high batch-to-batch consistency, they often suffer from unsatisfied specificity for complex samples. The limited library size used for aptamer in vitro isolation (SELEX) has been recognized as one of the major reasons. Programmed cell death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) is both a key protein in cancer diagnostics and also immunotherapy.

MicroRNA 223 Targeting ATG16L1 Affects Microglial Autophagy in the Kainic Acid Model of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy.

This study aimed to explore whether microRNA (miR) 223 affects microglial autophagy by targeting autophagy-related 16-like 1 (ATG16L1) in the kainic acid (KA) model of temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE). The miRNA and mRNA expression levels were quantified using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and the protein expression was investigated using western blotting. A dual-luciferase reporter assay was used to test the direct interaction between miR 223 and ATG16L1.