Precisely controlled electrostatically sprayed sodium alginate/carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogel microbeads as super-adsorbent for adsorption of cationic dye.

In this pioneering study, electrostatic spraying (ES) technology with high voltages is proposed to reduce the size of hydrogel microbeads further, aiming to enhance the adsorption rate of cationic methylene blue (MB) dye. The increased voltages, ranging from 0.0 to 13.

Predicting temporomandibular disorders in adults using interpretable machine learning methods: a model development and validation study.

Introduction: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) have a high prevalence and complex etiology. The purpose of this study was to apply a machine learning (ML) approach to identify risk factors for the occurrence of TMD in adults and to develop and validate an interpretable predictive model for the risk of TMD in adults.

Methods: A total of 949 adults who underwent oral examinations were enrolled in our study.

Screening of functional genes for hypoxia adaptation in Tibetan pigs by combined genome resequencing and transcriptome analysis.

The high-altitude, low-oxygen environment of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau poses significant challenges for the introduction of superior livestock breeds. However, local plateau species have adapted to thrive and reproduce under these harsh conditions. Understanding the molecular mechanisms behind plateau animals' adaptation to low-oxygen environments is essential for breeding livestock suited to high-altitude regions.

A cross-sectional study of the correlation of the ratio of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (NHHR) with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adult populations: NHANES (2005-2008 and 2015-2020).

The ratio of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, abbreviated as NHHR, represents a brand-new lipid biomarker for assessing cardiovascular disease risk. Research has suggested a link between lipid metabolism and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). To delve deeper, this study was carried out using data derived from the NHANES to ascertain whether NHHR and OSA are associated.

Muscle growth differences in Lijiang pigs revealed by ATAC-seq multi-omics.

As one of the largest tissues in the animal body, skeletal muscle plays a pivotal role in the production and quality of pork. Consequently, it is of paramount importance to investigate the growth and developmental processes of skeletal muscle. Lijiang pigs, which naturally have two subtypes, fast-growing and slow-growing, provide an ideal model for such studies by eliminating breed-related influences.

A nomogram for predicting the risk of temporomandibular disorders in university students.

Objectives: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) have a relatively high prevalence among university students. This study aimed to identify independent risk factors for TMD in university students and develop an effective risk prediction model.

Methods: This study included 1,122 university students from four universities in Changchun City, Jilin Province, as subjects.

Laminaria japonica Polysaccharide Regulates Fatty Hepatosis Through Bile Acids and Gut Microbiota in Diabetes Rat.

In this study, we examined the effect of Laminaria japonica polysaccharide (fucoidan) on the regulation of lipid metabolism. A rat model of diabetes mellitus (DM) was established by a high-sugar and high-fat diet combined with streptozotocin. Changes in the rats' body weight and blood glucose level during the experiment were recorded.

Citrus-derived flavanones as neuraminidase inhibitors: In vitro and in silico study.

Neuraminidase (NA) has been well-studied as a therapeutic target for Influenza. However, resistance to the influenza virus has been observed recently. Out of special interest in the utilization of dietary antivirals from citrus, in vitro inhibition activity against NA and in silico studies including molecular docking, molecular dynamic simulation, and a predictive ADMET study, were performed on five citrus-derived flavanones.

Mitigating Zn Dendrite Growth and Enhancing the Utilization of Zn Electrode in Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries.

In spite of extensive research and appreciable progress, in aqueous zinc-ion batteries, Zn metal anode is struggling with low Zn utility and poor cycling stability. In this study, a 3D "electrochemical welding" composite electrode is designed by introduction of ZnO/C nanofibers film to copper foils as an anode according to pre-electrodeposition active Zn (Zn@ZnO/C-Cu). The flow of Zn through carbon fiber layer is regulated by zincophilic ZnO, promoting homogeneous diffusion of Zn to Cu foil.

Clinical Significance of Long Non-Coding RNA SNHG5 in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is preventable and requires early screening. The study aimed to examine the clinical values of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) SNHG5 in COPD diagnosis and prognosis. Out of 160 COPD patients, 80 were in the stable stage and 80 were in the acute exacerbation of COPD stage (AECOPD).

Fast Interfacial Defluorination Kinetics Enables Stable Cycling of Low-Temperature Lithium Metal Batteries.

The development of low-temperature lithium metal batteries (LMBs) encounters significant challenges because of severe dendritic lithium growth during the charging/discharging processes. To date, the precise origin of lithium dendrite formation still remains elusive due to the intricate interplay between the highly reactive lithium metal anode and organic electrolytes. Herein, we unveil the critical role of interfacial defluorination kinetics of localized high-concentration electrolytes (LHCEs) in regulating lithium dendrite formation, thereby determining the performance of low-temperature LMBs.

Phase-Dislocation-Mediated High-Dimensional Fractional Acoustic-Vortex Communication.

With unlimited topological modes in mathematics, the fractional orbital angular momentum (FOAM) demonstrates the potential to infinitely increase the channel capacity in acoustic-vortex (AV) communications. However, the accuracy and stability of FOAM recognition are still limited by the nonorthogonality and poor anti-interference of fractional AV beams. The popular machine learning, widely used in optics based on large datasets of images, does not work in acoustics because of the huge engineering of the 2-dimensional point-by-point measurement.

Exercise-Induced miR-210 Promotes Cardiomyocyte Proliferation and Survival and Mediates Exercise-Induced Cardiac Protection against Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury.

Exercise can stimulate physiological cardiac growth and provide cardioprotection effect in ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. MiR-210 is regulated in the adaptation process induced by exercise; however, its impact on exercise-induced physiological cardiac growth and its contribution to exercise-driven cardioprotection remain unclear. We investigated the role and mechanism of miR-210 in exercise-induced physiological cardiac growth and explored whether miR-210 contributes to exercise-induced protection in alleviating I/R injury.

Characterization of nontyphoidal strains from a tertiary hospital in China: serotype diversity, multidrug resistance, and genetic insights.

Objective: Nontyphoidal is a significant public health concern due to its ability to cause foodborne illnesses worldwide. This study aims to characterize the nontyphoidal strains isolated from patients in China.

Methods: A total of 19 nontyphoidal strains were characterized through serovar identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), biofilm formation assessment.

Associations of five blood heavy metals with hepatitis B virus infection and immunity in adults: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Heavy metal pollution has emerged as a significant concern for human health, prompting increased awareness of its potential adverse effects. While previous research has established a connection between heavy metals and liver function biomarkers, the specific relationship between heavy metals and HBV infection remains unexplored. This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the potential correlations between five blood heavy metals - lead, cadmium, mercury, manganese, and selenium - and the presence of HBsAg, HBsAb, and HBcAb in adults.

Molecular genetic characterization and meat-use functional gene identification in Jianshui yellow-brown ducks through combined resequencing and transcriptome analysis.

The Jianshui yellow-brown duck is a unique country-specific waterfowl species in Yunnan Province, well known for its tender meat. However, there is a lack of comprehensive systematic research on the molecular genetic characteristics, especially germplasm resources and economic traits, of the Jianshui yellow-brown ducks. This study investigated the molecular genetic characteristics of Jianshui yellow-brown ducks, compared their selection signals with those of ancestral mallard and meat-type Pekin ducks, and identified genes specific to their meat-use performance.

Multi-scenario validation of the robust inversion method with biased plume range and values.

Release rate estimation is a vital means of revealing the emission process of radionuclides and assessing the environmental consequences in an emergency. Inverse modeling is widely used in emergency cases, but is vulnerable to plume biases in atmospheric dispersion modeling. One promising solution is a model called "Simultaneously Estimates the Release rate And Corrects both the plume range and Transport pattern" (SERACT).

Effect of Starch on the Solubility of Quinoa Protein Isolates during Heat Treatment.

There is increasing interest in developing quinoa products due to their unique nutritional value. Starch and protein are the primary components in quinoa, and the interaction between them affects the quality of quinoa products. This study extracted the starch and protein from quinoa and simulated the thermal processing of quinoa to investigate the effects of starch on the solubility and structure of quinoa protein isolates during heat treatment.

Unraveling the Solvent Effect on Solid-Electrolyte Interphase Formation for Sodium Metal Batteries.

Ether-based electrolytes are considered as an ideal electrolyte system for sodium metal batteries (SMBs) due to their superior compatibility with the sodium metal anode (SMA). However, the selection principle of ether solvents and the impact on solid electrolyte interphase formation are still unclear. Herein, we systematically compare the chain ether-based electrolyte and understand the relationship between the solvation structure and the interphasial properties.

Sustainable ultrasound-assisted extraction of Polygonatum sibiricum saponins using ionic strength-responsive natural deep eutectic solvents.

The sustainable extraction of saponins was investigated using natural deep eutectic solvents (NADESs) combined with ultrasound-assisted extraction. A novel NADES (butyric acid-urea) that was responsive to ionic strength was designed and used as the extractant. Ultrasound treatment and a catalyst ferric chloride with plant cell wall breaking function were applied to improve the extraction efficiency.

Study on signal transmission mechanism of arbuscular mycorrhizal hyphal network against root rot of Salvia miltiorrhiza.

To explore the signal transmission mechanism of the arbuscular mycorrhizal network against root rot of Salvia miltiorrhiza. In this experiment, the arbuscular mycorrhizal hyphal network was established among Salvia miltiorrhiza plants, and a two plant three-compartment culture model was established. The root of the donor Salvia miltiorrhiza was inoculated with the pathogenic fungi Fusarium solani.

Identification of Parkinson's disease and multiple system atrophy using multimodal PET/MRI radiomics.

Objectives: To construct a machine learning model for differentiating Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) by using multimodal PET/MRI radiomics and clinical characteristics.

Methods: One hundred and nineteen patients (81 with PD and 38 with MSA) underwent brain PET/CT and MRI to obtain metabolic images ([F]FDG, [C]CFT PET) and structural MRI (T1WI, T2WI, and T2-FLAIR). Image analysis included automatic segmentation on MRI, co-registration of PET images onto the corresponding MRI.