Wet scrubbing coupled with advanced oxidation process for removal of chlorobenzene: a study of performance and mechanisms.

Porous graphitized carbon (PGC)-supported CoFeO bimetallic catalysts (CoFeO/PGC) were prepared by a hydrothermal method using Fe(NO)·9HO and Co(NO)·6HO as precursors and were used to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for the degradation of chlorobenzene (CB). Under the conditions of CoFeO/PGC catalysts and PMS concentrations of 0.1 g/L and 5 mM, respectively, in a wide range of pH (5.

Mitochondrial dynamics govern whole-body regeneration through stem cell pluripotency and mitonuclear balance.

Tissue regeneration is a complex process involving large changes in cell proliferation, fate determination, and differentiation. Mitochondrial dynamics and metabolism play a crucial role in development and wound repair, but their function in large-scale regeneration remains poorly understood. Planarians offer an excellent model to investigate this process due to their remarkable regenerative abilities.

Evolutionary Dynamics and Pathogenicity Analysis of Feline Panleukopenia Virus in Xinjiang, China.

Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV), a globally pervasive and highly pathogenic pathogen, has garnered significant attention recently due to the cross-species transmission of its variants. Despite the vast body of research conducted on FPV, studies exploring its evolutionary history, dynamics, and the factors driving its evolution remain scarce. The pathogenicity of strains with the prevalent mutations (A91S and I101T) in the VP2 protein has also not been fully elucidated.

Association between folate deficiency and hypertension: evidence from an observational and Mendelian randomization study.

Aims: Although folate intake might affect hypertension risk, evidence about the risk of hypertension according to an individual's folate deficiency status is scarce. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the relationship between folate deficiency and hypertension, and their causal associations.

Methods And Results: A cross-sectional and prospective cohort study were performed in the UK Biobank (UKB) to investigate the associations between folate deficiency and hypertension prevalence and incidence, using logistic regression and Cox proportional hazard regression, respectively.

Small intestine structural and functional responses to environmental heavy metal stress in tree sparrow Passer montanus nestlings.

Tree sparrow nestlings predominantly consume protein-rich insect larvae, making them vulnerable to environmental heavy metal contamination through the food web, potentially affecting their growth. Understanding the effects of heavy metals on the structure and function of the small intestine, the principal organ responsible for protein digestion and absorption, is therefore crucial. This study investigated tree sparrow nestlings at three developmental stages (3, 6, and 12 days old) in Liujiaxia (LJX), a comparatively unpolluted area, and Baiyin (BY), a heavy metal polluted area, to elucidate the factors and mechanisms by which heavy metals affect nutrient absorption.

Immune defense adaptation of Strauchbufo raddei population in heavy metal polluted area: Insights from developmental and environmental perspectives.

The adjustment of immune defense mechanisms is a crucial aspect of biological adaptation to stressful environments. Amphibians, with their unique metamorphic process, experience distinct life stages and exhibit diverse immune defense components. While previous studies have focused on specific immune changes during particular life stages under stress, this research addresses a critical gap by exploring the adaptive immune defense strategies of Strauchbufo raddei in heavy metal-polluted environments.

Associations Between Atherosclerosis and Subsequent Cognitive Decline: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Background: This study aimed to examine whether baseline atherosclerosis was associated with subsequent short-term domain-specific cognitive decline.

Methods And Results: This research was based on the BRAVE (Beijing Research on Aging and Vessel) study, a population-based prospective cohort study of adults aged 40 to 80 years, free of dementia. At baseline (wave 1, 2019), cognitive assessments and atherosclerosis measures, including carotid intima-media thickness, carotid plaques, coronary artery calcification, and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity were conducted.

Assessing the Impact of Frailty on Infection Risk in Older Adults: Prospective Observational Cohort Study.

Background: Infectious diseases are among the leading causes of death and disability and are recognized as a major cause of health loss globally. At the same time, frailty as a geriatric syndrome is a rapidly growing major public health problem. However, few studies have investigated the incidence and risk of infectious diseases in frail older people.

Associations of age at diagnosis of breast cancer with incident myocardial infarction and heart failure: A prospective cohort study.

Background: The associations of age at diagnosis of breast cancer with incident myocardial infarction (MI) and heart failure (HF) remain unexamined. Addressing this problem could promote understanding of the cardiovascular impact of breast cancer.

Methods: Data were obtained from the UK Biobank.

Benefits and costs: Understanding the influence of heavy metal pollution on environmental adaptability in Strauchbufo raddei tadpoles through an energy budget perspective.

Understanding the impact of environmental pollution on organismal energy budgets is crucial for predicting adaptive responses and potential maladaptation to stressors. However, the regulatory mechanism governing the trade-off between energy intake and consumption remains largely unknown, particularly considering the diverse adaptations influenced by exposure history in realistic field conditions. In the present study, we conducted a simulated field reciprocal transplant experiment to compare the energy budget strategies of Strauchbufo raddei tadpoles exposed to heavy metal.

Amorphous curcumin-based hydrogels to reduce the incidence of post-surgical intrauterine adhesions.

The incidence of intrauterine adhesions (IUA) has increased with the rising utilization of intrauterine surgery. The postoperative physical barrier methods commonly used, such as balloons and other fillers, have limited effectiveness and may even cause further damage to the remaining endometrial tissue. Herein, we developed an injectable thermosensitive hydrogel using Pluronic F127/F68 as pharmaceutical excipients and curcumin as a natural active molecule.

Associations Between Onset Age of Orthostatic Hypotension and Incident Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, and Dementia: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Background: The associations of age at orthostatic hypotension onset with incident myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and dementia remain unknown. This study aimed to examine whether younger onset age of orthostatic hypotension was associated with higher risks of incident MI, stroke, and dementia.

Methods: Data were obtained from the UK Biobank.

Relationships of Residential Distance to Major Traffic Roads with Dementia Incidence and Brain Structure Measures: Mediation Role of Air Pollution.

Uncertainty exists regarding the operating pathways between near-roadway exposure and dementia incidence. We intend to examine relationships between proximity to major roadways with dementia incidence and brain MRI structure measures, and potential mediation roles of air and noise pollution. The cohort study was based on the UK Biobank.

Association between Age at Diagnosis of Hyperlipidemia and Subsequent Risk of Dementia.

Objectives: The relationship between age at diagnosis of hyperlipidemia and dementia remains unclear. We examined whether younger age at diagnosis of hyperlipidemia is associated with higher risk of subsequent dementia.

Design: A longitudinal population-based study with a median follow-up of 12.

Protocol for culturing and functionally manipulating planarian neoblasts using SiR-DNA-based flow cytometry.

Neoblasts are the only cells capable of proliferation in planarians. The traditional flow cytometry protocol using Hoechst inhibits the cell cycle. Here, we present a protocol for culturing and functionally manipulating planarian neoblasts using SiR-DNA-based flow cytometry.

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Presenting as Psychotic Symptoms in a Psychiatry Department: A Case Report.

Vitamin B12 deficiency is a metabolic disorder affecting the functions of hematopoietic system and nervous system. It manifests as a wide spectrum of anemia and nervous system symptoms, but psychotic symptoms are rare. We report a case of a 34-year-old man with an unbalanced diet who initially presented with psychotic symptoms.

Nickel-Based Bifunctional Cocatalyst to Enhance CdS Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production.

The design of nanocomposites as a light-capturing system applied in photocatalytic water splitting is an emerging area of research. In our study, a simple in situ photodeposition method was proposed for the synthesis of CdS nanoflowers modified by nickel-based bifunctional, i.e.

mTOR hypoactivity leads to trophectoderm cell failure by enhancing lysosomal activation and disrupting the cytoskeleton in preimplantation embryo.

Background: Metabolic homeostasis is closely related to early impairment of cell fate determination and embryo development. The protein kinase mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) is a key regulator of cellular metabolism in the body. Inhibition of mTOR signaling in early embryo causes postimplantation development failure, yet the mechanisms are still poorly understood.

Association Between Onset Age of Coronary Heart Disease and Incident Dementia: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Background: The association of age at coronary heart disease (CHD) onset with incident dementia remains unexplored. This study aimed to examine whether younger onset age of CHD is associated with a higher risk of incident dementia.

Methods And Results: Data were obtained from the UK Biobank.

New genes driven by segmental duplications share a testis-specific expression pattern in the chromosome-level genome assembly of tree sparrow.

Based on a chromosome-level genome assembly, a burst of new genes with different structures but a similar testis-specific expression pattern was detected in tree sparrow.

Evaluating the capacity of heavy metal pollution enrichment in green vegetation in the industrial zone, Northwest China.

It focused on heavy metal pollution of green vegetation in Tuokexun County, Xinjiang Northwest China's suburban industrial area, using inductively coupled plasma emission spectrometer to analyze the samples for Mn, Ni, Zn, Cd, Hg, Pb, As, Cu, and Cr contents. The soil's heavy metal content in the study area indicated a minor level of pollution overall (P = 1.77), with the most severe contamination being Hg, which is more likely to be caused by human activities.

Age at Diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation and Incident Dementia.

Importance: Epidemiological evidence regarding the association between atrial fibrillation (AF) onset age and risk of incident dementia remains unexplored.

Objective: To examine whether age at AF diagnosis is associated with risk of incident dementia and its subtypes.

Design, Setting, And Participants: This prospective, population-based cohort study used data from UK Biobank, a public, open-access database in the UK with baseline information collected from 2006 to 2010.

Heavy metal pollution alters reproductive performance and mate choice in an anuran, Strauchbufo raddei.

Understanding the effects of pollution on reproductive performance and sexual selection is crucial for the conservation of biodiversity in an increasingly polluted world. The present study focused on the effect of environmental heavy metal pollution on sexually selected traits, including morphological characteristics and acoustic parameters, as well as mate choice in Strauchbufo raddei, an anuran species widely distributed in Northern China. The results showed that male courtship signals, including forelimb length, forelimb force, and advertisement calls, have evolved under the pressure of heavy metal pollution in young S.

In-situ quantitative prediction of pesticide residues on plant surface by ATR-FTIR technique coupled with chemometrics.

Pesticide residues on plant surfaces pose a severe threat to food security, yet most research has focused on monitoring the liquid matrix, with few reports conducting in-situ analysis of the residues. This study was the first to attempt to utilize portable attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) for in-situ characterization of broad-spectrum fungicide boscalid residues on plant surfaces. ATR-FTIR scanning of tomato fruits with pre-determined concentrations of boscalid residues was conducted without any pre-treatment, and the obtained spectra were then processed using chemometrics methods.