Deep-blue emitting 9,10-bis(perfluorobenzyl)anthracene.

A new deep-blue emitting and highly fluorescent anthracene (ANTH) derivative containing perfluorobenzyl (Bn) groups, 9,10-ANTH(Bn), was synthesized in a single step reaction of ANTH or ANTH(Br) with BnI, using either a high-temperature Cu-/NaSO-promoted reaction or via a room-temperature photochemical reaction. Its structure was elucidated by NMR spectroscopy and single crystal X-ray diffractometry. The latter revealed no π-π interaction between neighboring ANTH cores.

Biceps tenodesis with a bioabsorbable bone anchor using BoneWelding technology: Results in six clinical cases (5 dogs).

Objectives: To report biceps tenodesis with a bioabsorbable bone anchor in working or sporting dogs with biceps tendon pathology.

Animals: Five working or sporting dogs with six cases of biceps tendon pathology.

Study Design: Retrospective clinical case series.

Engineering Agrobacterium for improved plant transformation.

Outside of a few model systems and selected taxa, the insertion of transgenes and regeneration of modified plants are difficult or impossible. This is a major bottleneck both for biotechnology and scientific research with many important species. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation (AMT) remains the most common approach to insert DNA into plant cells, and is also an important means to stimulate regeneration of organized tissues.

Identification of antimicrobial peptides from the Ambystoma mexicanum displaying antibacterial and antitumor activity.

Antibiotic resistance is a significant healthcare concern. Therefore, identifying target molecules that can serve as antibiotic substitutes is crucial. Among the promising candidates are antimicrobial peptides (AMPs).

Climate adaptation plans and "green jobs": challenges for implementing a responsive, multi-skilled workforce in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Cities across the United States are affected by climate change impacts, and several cities have adopted climate adaptation plans to respond to this growing threat. These plans outline interventions that require a multi-skilled workforce working towards "green" or sustainable goals. However, the "green jobs" linked to these goals are ill-defined and misunderstood among employers and job seekers and can cause gaps in implementing the interventions outlined in the climate adaptation plans.