Constructing a 3D Interconnected Carbon Network for Mg-Doped Porous LiMnFePO/C Cathode Materials.

Economical and high-safety LiMnFePO/C cathode materials have gained significant attention recently due to their theoretical specific energy advantage of 18% compared to LiFePO. However, their low electronic conductivity and sluggish diffusion kinetics limit the practical applications of LiMnFePO/C. This paper presents a simple solid-state synthesis of porous LMFMP-2C4P, which is doped with Mg and coated with composite carbon.

BATF participates in airway inflammation of neutrophilic asthma via regulating Th17 cells activation.

Neutrophilic asthma (NA) is a common subtype of non-eosinophilic asthma, characterized by the infiltration of neutrophils. Basic leucine zipper transcription factor ATF-like (BATF) is the nuclear transcription factor that initiates lymphocyte differentiation. The mechanism by which BATF affects T cell differentiation leading to neutrophil accumulation in NA lung tissue remains unclear.

Application of multi-sensor fusion localization algorithm based on recurrent neural networks.

With the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), 5G technology, and robotics, multi-sensor fusion technologies have emerged as a critical solution for achieving high-precision localization in mobile robots operating within dynamic and unstructured environments. This study proposes a novel hybrid fusion framework that combines the Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) and Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) to address challenges such as sensor frequency asynchrony, drift accumulation, and measurement noise. The EKF provides real-time statistical estimation for initial data fusion, while the RNN effectively models temporal dependencies, further reducing errors and enhancing data accuracy.

Cold Alkali Treatment Enabled Stretchable yet Mechanically Strong All-Cellulose Composite.

Biodegradable cellulose films are promising alternatives to plastics, but achieving stretchable all-cellulose composites (ACCs) remains challenging. Here, we present a scalable strategy for creating stretchable yet mechanically strong ACCs. This approach integrates swollen-regenerated microfibers with dissolution-regenerated cellulose to form multiscale architectures, achieved through mechanical pretreatments and cold NaOH treatment of kraft pulp, followed by vacuum filtration and press-drying.

Foxtail millet prolamin-pectin nanoparticles enhanced the stability and bioavailability of β-sitosterol.

Herein, β-sitosterol-loaded foxtail millet prolamin (FMP)-pectin composite nanoparticles (FSNs) were successfully produced using an antisolvent precipitation method to encapsulate β-sitosterol and improve its bioaccessibility. Results indicated that the nanoparticles prepared at a FMP-to-pectin mass ratio of 10:2 not only showed lower particle size (401.7 ± 14.

Dynamic QTL mapping reveals the genetic architecture of stem diameter across developmental stages in foxtail millet.

Dynamic QTL analysis identified the key QTL qSD-9-1 and candidate genes SiGPI8, SiCesA5 and SiNPC1 associated with the developmental stages of foxtail millet stem diameter. Abstact. Stem diameter (SD) is a critical agronomic trait influencing lodging and yield in foxtail millet, yet its potential in selective breeding remains under-explored.

A Universal Strategy to Mitigate Microphase Separation via Cellulose Nanocrystal Hydration in Fabricating Strong, Tough, and Fatigue-Resistant Hydrogels.

As a common natural phenomenon, phase separation is exploited for the development of high-performance hydrogels. Using supersaturated salt to create microphase-separated hydrogels with strengthened mechanical properties has gained widespread attention. However, such strengthened hydrogel loses its intrinsic flexibility, making the phase separation strategy unsuitable for the fabrication of stretchable and tough hydrogels.

Nutritional values of soybean meal from different sources in multiparous sows.

This study determined the available energy content, apparent total tract digestibility (ATTD) of nutrients, and ileal amino acid (AA) digestibility of soybean meal (SBM) from different sources in non-gestating, non-lactating sows. In Exp. 1, 24 multiparous Landrace × Yorkshire (LY) sows (parity 3 to 5) were allotted to a replicated 12 × 3 Youden square design consisting of 12 diets and 3 periods.

The growth diversity of preterm infants at 0-36 months corrected age in China: a real-world observational study.

Background: Premature delivery interrupts the natural growth of the fetus. The postnatal healthy management of preterm infants still follows term standards after a postmenstrual age (PMA) of 40 weeks and there is a lack of research on the longitudinal dynamic postnatal growth tracks of preterm infants.

Methods: Based on the database established by the Wuhan University Internet+ Early Childhood Development Alliance in China, information on preterm infants, including birth registration and health follow-ups from 2016 to 2022, was incorporated into the health management system.

Climate Change Adaptation, Social Resilience, and Perceived Values Data from Turkana, Machakos and Narok Counties, Kenya.

This dataset provides socioeconomic and value perception interview data collected from 1,021 individuals living across three counties in Kenya: Turkana, Machakos and Narok. The data are made available with sub-county level geospatial attribution. Socioeconomic data were collected on housing, healthcare, water sources, electricity access, experience of extreme weather events, community services, and access to information.

Food-Derived Tripeptide-Copper Self-Healing Hydrogel for Infected Wound Healing.

The field of infected wound management continues to face challenges, and traditional methods used to cope with wounds include debridement, gauze coverage, medication, and others. Currently, synthetic and natural biomaterials are readily available today, enabling the creation of new wound dressings that substantially enhance wound healing. Considerable attention is being paid to hydrogels based on natural materials, which have good biocompatibility and degradability properties, while exhibiting higher similarity to natural extracellular matrix as compared to synthetic materials.

Electroacupuncture induces analgesia by regulating spinal synaptic plasticity via the AMPA/NMDA receptor in a model of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy: secondary analysis of an experimental study in rats.

Objective: Cervical spondylotic radiculopathy (CSR) is characterized by neuropathic pain (NP). Although the analgesic effect of electroacupuncture (EA) has been widely recognized in clinical practice, the mechanism of EA in the treatment of CSR remains unknown. We previously reported that 7 days of EA improved behavioral markers of NP, attenuated increases in α-synuclein, synapsin 1 and 2, postsynaptic density (PSD)-95 and growth-associated protein (GAP)-43, and improved ultrastructural changes within synapses in a rat model of CSR.

Genetic dissection of foxtail millet bristles using combined QTL mapping and RNA-seq.

QTL mapping of two RIL populations in multiple environments revealed a consistent QTL for bristle length, and combined with RNA-seq, a potential candidate gene influencing bristle length was identified. Foxtail millet bristles play a vital role in increasing yields and preventing bird damage. However, there is currently limited research on the molecular regulatory mechanisms underlying foxtail millet bristle formation, which constrains the genetic improvement and breeding of new foxtail millet varieties.

Identifying the Structure of Two-Dimensional ACuO (A = Na, K, Cs) Film on Cu(111) with Atomic Resolution.

The deposition of alkali metals on oxide surfaces has garnered significant interest due to their critical role in enhancing various catalytic processes. However, the atomic-scale characterization of these structures remains elusive, owing to the complex and competing interactions among the oxygen, the alkali metals, and the metal atoms within the oxides. In this work, we grew alkali metals (Na, K, Cs) on the copper oxide films on the Cu(111) surface and found the formation of hexagonally ordered monolayer films.

Enhanced hydrogel loading of quercetin-loaded hollow mesoporous cerium dioxide nanoparticles for skin flap survival.

Flap techniques are indispensable in modern surgery because of their role in repairing tissue defects and restoring function. Ischemia-reperfusion and oxidative stress-induced injuries are the main causes of flap failure. Oxidative stress exacerbates cell damage through the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), thereby affecting flap function and survival.

Association of the abdominal aortic calcification with all-cause and cardiovascular disease-specific mortality: Prospective cohort study.

Background: Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) is a prevalent form of vascular calcification associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes. While previous studies on AAC and cardiovascular risk exist, many have limitations such as small sample sizes and limited clinical significance outcomes. This study aims to prospectively investigate the association between AAC and all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD)-specific mortality rates in a nationally representative sample of adults in the United States, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Elucidating the synergistic action between sulfonated lignin and lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) in enhancing cellulose hydrolysis.

Modern enzyme cocktails often include lytic polysaccharide monooxygenase (LPMO) as an accessory enzyme that enhances cellulose accessibility during hydrolysis. Although lignin is known to generally impede cellulose hydrolysis, previous research has demonstrated lignin's potential to act as a co-factor in boosting LPMO activity and that the negative impact of lignin limiting enzyme accessibility can be mitigated by sulfonated. When sulphonated lignin was added to microcrystalline cellulose (Avicel) the activity of the lytic polysaccharide monooxygenase (LPMO) was boosted, as determined when using a quartz crystal microbalance and dissipation monitoring (QCM-D).

Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity does not improve mortality in type 2 diabetes patients with severe abdominal aortic calcification.

Background: The impact of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) on all-cause mortality in type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients with severe abdominal aortic calcification (SAAC) remains unclear.

Methods: We analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2013-2014, including T2D patients aged 40 years and older. AAC was assessed using the Kauppila scoring system, with SAAC defined as a score >6.

Epidemiological features of uterine fibroid-associated imaging changes in Chinese women of reproductive age: a retrospective study.

Objectives: To investigate uterine fibroid (UF)-associated imaging changes, and their prevalence, incidence and potential risk factors in the Chinese population.

Design: This was a retrospective observational study using health examination data.

Setting: A physical examination centre in Nanchong, China, between October 2017 and December 2020.

Inflow-modulated inputs of dissolved organic matter fuel carbon dioxide emissions from a large hyper-eutrophic lake.

Terrestrial dissolved organic matter (DOM) is potentially reactive and, upon entering lake ecosystems, can be readily degraded to low-molecular-weight organic matter and dissolved CO. However, to date, there has been limited research on the links between long-term variation in the composition of DOM and CO emissions from lakes. Lake Taihu is a large, shallow, and hyper-eutrophic lake where DOM composition is strongly influenced by inputs from the rivers draining cultivated and urbanized landscapes.

Polyethylene terephthalate nanoplastics affect potassium accumulation in foxtail millet (Setaria italica) seedlings.

Background: As modern industrial activities have advanced, the prevalence of microplastics and nanoplastics in the environment has increased, thereby impacting plant growth. Potassium is one of the most crucial nutrient cations for plant biology. Understanding how polyethylene terephthalate (PET) treatment affects potassium uptake will deepen our understanding of plant response mechanisms to plastic pollution.

Immune-related genes for the prediction of response to imatinib therapy in chronic myeloid leukemia.

Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a malignant hyperplastic tumor that originates from pluripotent hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow. The introduction of tyrosine kinase inhibitors has significantly improved the survival rates of CML patients. This study aimed to identify immune-related genes associated with the response to imatinib (IM) therapy in CML.

Comprehensive multi-omics analysis of fermented Chinese artichoke: Insights from Flavoromics, metagenomics, and untargeted metabolomics.

Fermented Chinese Artichoke, a traditional Chinese fermented vegetable, has a distinctive flavor profile shaped by its fermentation process. This study applied flavoromics, metagenomics, and untargeted metabolomics to comprehensively analyze flavor compounds, microbial communities, and metabolic transformations during fermentation. We identified 43 volatile organic compounds (VOCs), with Terpineol, 1-Hexanol, and Linalool as the predominant components.

Design optimization of bimetal-modified biochar for enhanced phosphate removal performance in livestock wastewater using machine learning.

Mg-modified biochar shows high adsorption performance under weakly acidic and neutral water conditions. However, its phosphate removal efficiency markedly decreases in naturally alkaline wastewater, such as that released in livestock farming (anaerobic wastewater with a high phosphate concentration). This research employed six machine learning models to predict and optimize the phosphate removal performance of bimetal-modified biochar (i.

Efficient purification and excitation energy transfer characterization of phycoerythrin 545 from Rhodomonas sp.

Cryptomonad phycoerythrin 545 (PE545) is an important type of phycobiliprotein in basic research and technological innovations. Herein, we report a minimalistic hydrophobic chromatography method for its purification. High purity was achieved, with a purity ratio (A/A) of 13.