A High-Stability Co-MOF with Open Metal Sites for CH/CO/CH Separation.

One-step purification of CH from ternary mixtures (CH, CO and CH) can significantly reduce the energy consumption of the separation process, but it is extremely challenging. A new Co-MOF (TNU-BTTB-1) with a three-dimensional (3D) framework was synthesized, which displays high thermal stability, retaining its structural integrity at temperatures up to 400 °C. The structure possesses rich accessible open metal sites in the porous walls and shows high uptake for CH (37.

Ion bridging enables high-voltage polyether electrolytes for quasi-solid-state batteries.

Polyether electrolytes have been widely recognized for their favorable compatibility with lithium-metal, yet they are hampered by intrinsically low oxidation thresholds, limiting their potential for realizing high-energy Li-metal batteries. Here, we report a general approach involving the bridge joints between non-lithium metal ions and ethereal oxygen, which significantly enhances the oxidation stability of various polyether electrolyte systems. To demonstrate the feasibility of the ion-bridging strategy, a Zn ion-bridged polyether electrolyte (Zn-IBPE) with an extending electrochemical stability window of over 5 V is prepared, which enables good cyclability in 4.

Multicopy subtelomeric genes underlie animal infectivity of divergent Cryptosporidium hominis subtypes.

The anthroponotic Cryptosporidium hominis differs from the zoonotic C. parvum in its lack of infectivity to animals, but several divergent subtypes have recently been found in nonhuman primates and equines. Here, we sequence 17 animal C.

Variant surface protein GP60 contributes to host infectivity of Cryptosporidium parvum.

Biological studies of the determinants of Cryptosporidium infectivity are lacking despite the fact that cryptosporidiosis is a major public health problem. Recently, the 60-kDa glycoprotein (GP60) has received attention because of its high sequence polymorphism and association with host infectivity of isolates and protection against reinfection. However, studies of GP60 function have been hampered by its heavy O-linked glycosylation.

Cultivation, cryopreservation, and transcriptomic studies of host-adapted and using enteroids.

and are major causes of severe diarrhea. Comparative studies of them are hampered by the lack of effective cultivation and cryopreservation methods, especially for . Here, we describe adapted murine enteroids for the cultivation and complete development of host-adapted and subtypes, producing oocysts infectious to mice.

Sulfonylurea receptor 2 (SUR2), intricate sensors for intracellular Mg-nucleotides.

SUR2, similar to SUR1, is a regulatory subunit of the ATP-sensitive potassium channel (KATP), which plays a key role in numerous important physiological processes and is implicated in various diseases. Recent structural studies have revealed that, like SUR1, SUR2 can undergo ligand-dependent dynamic conformational changes, transitioning between an inhibitory inward-facing conformation and an activating occluded conformation. In addition, SUR2 possesses a unique inhibitory Regulatory helix (R helix) that is absent in SUR1.

The inhibition mechanism of the SUR2A-containing K channel by a regulatory helix.

K channels are metabolic sensors for intracellular ATP/ADP ratios, play essential roles in many physiological processes, and are implicated in a spectrum of pathological conditions. SUR2A-containing K channels differ from other subtypes in their sensitivity to Mg-ADP activation. However, the underlying structural mechanism remains poorly understood.

Multiple introductions and recombination events underlie the emergence of a hyper-transmissible Cryptosporidium hominis subtype in the USA.

The parasite Cryptosporidium hominis is a leading cause of the diarrheal disease cryptosporidiosis, whose incidence in the United States has increased since 2005. Here, we show that the newly emerged and hyper-transmissible subtype IfA12G1R5 is now dominant in the United States. In a comparative analysis of 127 newly sequenced and 95 published C.

Controlling the emission linewidths of alloy quantum dots with asymmetric strain.

The emission linewidth of quantum dots (QDs) is one of the important optical properties, which is essential for the applications of QD lasers, high-quality displays, and biological imaging. However, we know less about controlling emission linewidth and its underlying mechanisms. Here we introduce a wurtzite ZnSe shell onto a wurtzite CdSe core to produce asymmetric strain due to their large, anisotropic lattice mismatch.

A productive immunocompetent mouse model of cryptosporidiosis with long oocyst shedding duration for immunological studies.

Objectives: Studies on the pathogenesis and immune responses of Cryptosporidium infection and development of drugs and vaccines use mostly immunocompromised mouse models. In this study, we establish an immunocompetent mouse model of cryptosporidiosis with high intensity and long duration of infection.

Methods: We have obtained a Cryptosporidium tyzzeri isolate from laboratory mice, and infect adult C57BL/6 J mice experimentally with the isolate for determinations of infectivity, infection patterns, pathological changes, and transcriptomic responses.

Covalent Coupling-Stabilized Transition-Metal Sulfide/Carbon Nanotube Composites for Lithium/Sodium-Ion Batteries.

Transition-metal sulfides (TMSs) powered by conversion and/or alloying reactions are considered to be promising anode materials for advanced lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). However, the limited electronic conductivity and large volume expansion severely hinder their practical application. Herein, we report a covalent coupling strategy for TMS-based anode materials using amide linkages to bind TMSs and carbon nanotubes (CNTs).

Mesoporous Graphitic Carbon-Encapsulated Fe O Nanocomposite as High-Rate Anode Material for Sodium-Ion Batteries.

A mesoporous graphitic carbon-encapsulated Fe O nanocomposite is synthesized as a superior anode material for sodium-ion batteries. A threefold strategy is adopted to achieve a high rate performance. First, the mesoporous structure with high specific surface area and large pore volume facilitates the transfer of electrolyte and accommodates the large volume change.