Publications by authors named "Shiao Zhao"
Background: The impact of a protein-rich diet and protein supplements on athletic performance remains a topic of debate. Does protein intake offer benefits for athletes? If so, which specific aspects of athletic performance are most influenced by protein?
Methods: This study aimed to explore the relationship between protein intake and athletic performance. A systematic database search was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining the effects of protein intake on athletes' performance.
Plant-based protein supplements are increasingly popular, yet their efficacy in enhancing athletic performance compared to animal protein, insect protein, or other protein types remains under investigation. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of plant-based protein on athletic abilities such as muscle strength, endurance performance, and muscle protein synthesis (MPS) rate and compare it to no- or low-protein ingestion and non-plant protein sources. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the beneficial and harmful effects of plant-based protein ingestion on athletic ability in healthy individuals were considered.
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- Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) using gallium nitride (GaN) have been mainly studied for C-band and visible applications, but research on O-band (1260 nm–1360 nm) PICs is lacking.
- A new microring resonator on a GaN-on-sapphire platform demonstrates significant performance, with an intrinsic Q-factor of ∼2.67 × 10 and an extinction ratio of 35.1 dB at specific wavelengths (1319.9 nm and 1332.1 nm).
- This development highlights the potential for combining GaN-based PICs with existing electronic and optoelectronic devices, paving the way for integrated circuits suitable for data-center and telecom applications.