Parameterization, algorithmic modeling, and fluid-structure interaction analysis for generative design of transcatheter aortic valves.

Heart valves play a critical role in maintaining proper cardiovascular function in the human heart; however, valve diseases can lead to improper valvular function and reduced cardiovascular performance. Depending on the extent and severity of the valvular disease, replacement operations are often required to ensure that the heart continues to operate properly in the cardiac system. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures have recently emerged as a promising alternative to surgical replacement approaches because the percutaneous methods used in these implant operations are significantly less invasive than open heart surgery.

Screening and evaluation of bamboo shoots: Comparing the content of trace elements from 100 species.

Hundreds of bamboo shoots have been reported to be edible, but the accumulation of trace elements and hazardous elements in bamboo shoots is poorly understood. Here, 100 bamboo species have been evaluated by screening elements including B, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb and As in bamboo shoots using different assessment systems. Bamboo shoots displayed different morphological characteristics, and large differences were found in the concentration of elements.

A comparative evaluation of chemical composition and nutritional value of bamboo rice and major cereals reveals the potential utility of bamboo rice as functional food.

Bamboo rice refers to the edible seeds collected from bamboo plants, but the nutritional and chemical compositions of bamboo rice are unknown. Here, we evaluated the nutritional value of two types of bamboo seeds by comparing them to rice and wheat. The fiber, protein, and microelement contents were much higher in bamboo seeds than in rice and wheat seeds.

Physiological and transcriptomic characterization of cadmium toxicity in Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis), a non-timber forest species.

Cadmium pollution in Moso bamboo forests poses a potential threat to the sustainable development of the bamboo industry. However, the effects of cadmium toxicity on Moso growth and its mechanisms of adaptation to cadmium stress are poorly understood. In this study, the physiological and transcriptional response of Moso to cadmium stress was investigated in detail using Moso seedlings in a hydroponic system.

Mitochondrial genome of provides insights into the phylogeny of Labeoninae.

is an endemic species living in the karst regions of South China. In the present study, we firstly performed the complete mitogenome sequence of (Cyprinidae: Labeoninae). Results showed that the mitogenome was 16,596 bp in length and contained 37 genes (i.