Genetic analyses reveal wildfire particulates as environmental pollutants rather than nutrient sources for corals.

Heterotrophic nutrients are crucial for coral growth and recovery from bleaching events. Although wildfire emissions are a potential source of these nutrients, their impact on corals was minimally investigated. In this microcosm experiment, Acropora formosa corals exhibited rapid tissue detachment upon exposure to wildfire fine particulate matter (PM).

A unique fluorescence metal-organic framework for ultrasensitive fluorescent and colorimetric bimodal detection of phosphate.

Monitoring the concentration of phosphate is crucial for environmental protection and human health due to its severe ecological and health risks associated with elevated concentrations. Herein, a fluorescent-colorimetric bimodal nanoprobe based on the unique fluorescent metal-organic frameworks (Zr-PDI) has been developed for high-efficiency quantification of phosphate. The metal-oxygen coordination in Zr-PDI effectively diminished its fluorescence.

Oral bacteriophage therapy effectively prevent and control of Clostridium perfringens type c infections in newborn piglets.

Clostridium perfringens (C. perfringens) type C exhibits strong pathogenicity, often leading to swine dysentery, severely affecting the economic efficiency of the pig farming industry. Bacteriophages as bacterial viruses have many natural advantages and are potent candidates for controlling bacterial infections.

Effect of Mnions and TOP molecules on the luminescence properties of oleic acid caped CsPbInanocrystals.

Due to the easy transformation to the non-luminous yellow-CsPbIphase in air,-CsPbInanocrystalline materials with red light emission find limited applications. Lifting its structural stability is a challenge in its quantum dot (QD) lighting field. Here we studied the doping of Mnions (5.

Stereochemical Activity and Luminescence Mechanism in (CHN)SnCl Doped with ns Metal Ions.

Metal halide luminescent materials, particularly those doped with ns ions, exhibit exceptional optical properties. However, the luminescent mechanisms associated with the stereochemical activity of lone-pair electrons remain insufficiently explored. In this study, zero-dimensional (0D) tin-based halide (CHN)SnCl is utilized as a model system to investigate the effects of lattice distortion and lone-pair electron expression on fluorescence emission characteristics by doping with 6s and 5s ions.

Triptolide exposure triggers ovarian inflammation by activating cGAS-STING pathway and decrease oocyte quality in mouse.

Triptolide (TPL), a prominent bioactive constituent derived from the Chinese herb Tripterygium wilfordii, exhibits diverse pharmacological effects such as anti-tumor and anti-immune properties. Despite its extensive clinical application for the treatment of arthritis and immune disorders, TPL has been associated with multiorgan toxicity, including adverse effects on the female reproductive system. However, the precise mechanisms underlying TPL-induced ovarian damage remain poorly understood.

Characterisation of the phytochemical and bioactivity profiles of raw tea, stale-aroma, and betelnut-aroma type of Liupao tea through GC/LC-MS-based metabolomics.

Liupao tea (LPT) is a Chinese dark tea known to possess a unique flavour. Microbial fermentation plays a crucial role in flavour development and enrichment. Currently, the phytochemical profiles and bioactivities of LPT with and without fermentation are not fully known.

Revealing the structural characteristics of lignin and recalcitrant components in bamboos of different heights.

Understanding the chemical structural differences of key components at varying bamboo heights enhances knowledge of its biological properties and adaptive mechanisms, promoting its high-value utilization. In this study, lignin and lignin-carbohydrate complexes (LCC) were extracted from the base, middle, and top sections of bamboo culms, and the chemical composition, micro-regional distribution, and structural characteristics of key components were analyzed. Results showed that both lignin and hemicellulose contents followed the trend: top > base > middle.

Thermoresponsive lignin-based polyelectrolyte complexes for the preparation of spherical nanoparticles: Application in pesticide encapsulation.

Lignin-based nanoparticles hold tremendous potential for various applications. This study proposes an innovative and straightforward method for the synthesis of spherical hybrid lignin nanoparticles (hy-LNPs) with a tunable pore structure. The approach involves blending lignin with 20 wt% polyamide-epichlorohydrin, resulting in the formation of thermoresponsive lignin-based polyelectrolyte complexes.

Sodium alginate-camellia seed cake protein active packaging film cross-linked by electrostatic interactions for fruit preservation.

The evolution of production and lifestyle patterns has led to an increasing demand for multifunctional packaging materials that exceed the capabilities of traditional single-function options, thus driving continuous innovation in the field. In this study, a novel approach is presented, where camellia seed cake protein, derived from camellia seed oil production by-products, is incorporated into sodium alginate to create biobased active packaging films. The antioxidant and UV-shielding properties of the sodium alginate-camellia seed cake protein films are enhanced by the incorporation of camellia seed cake protein.

Targeting TEAD would be a potential strategy for scarless wound repair: A preliminary study.

Despite of decades of efforts, novel approaches are still limited to attenuate or prevent skin scarring. A previous report published in Science demonstrated that inhibition of YAP promotes scarless wound repair by regeneration. Due to the difficult drugability of targeting YAP, we speculated that inhibition of TEAD, a partner molecule of YAP, might exist similar therapeutic potential.

Unsupervised deep learning-based medical image registration: a survey.

In recent decades, medical image registration technology has undergone significant development, becoming one of the core technologies in medical image analysis. With the rise of deep learning, deep learning-based medical image registration methods have achieved revolutionary improvements in processing speed and automation, showing great potential, especially in unsupervised learning. This paper briefly introduces the core concepts of deep learning-based unsupervised image registration, followed by an in-depth discussion of innovative network architectures and a detailed review of these studies, highlighting their unique contributions.

New quantified climate reconstruction in southern China suggests a potential influence of winter cloud cover across East Asia during the Holocene.

Previous studies have advanced our understanding of paleoclimate features and dynamics in East Asia, particularly within the East Asian monsoon domain (EAMD) since the last glacial period. However, a lack of quantitative reconstructions in the boundary area between tropical and subtropical zones has largely hindered our spatial comprehension of the relationship between precipitation and temperature throughout the EAMD. In this study, we present a continuous pollen record from the Pearl River delta over the past 13.

Environmentally Stable Reversible Cavitand Molecular Switches Based on the Excimer of Perylene.

Environmentally stable novel flexible bisperylene resorcin[4]arene molecular switch cavitand B and the corresponding rigid cavitand A were synthesized and a single crystal was obtained. Spectroscopic analysis revealed the formation of an excimer of perylene within the cavitand. The presence of flexible chains in cavitand B confers a high degree of environmental stability, rendering its fluorescence unaffected by external factors such as pH and temperature variations.

Large-scale preparation of Sb-activated hybrid metal halides with efficient tunable emission from visible to near-infrared regions for advanced photonic applications.

Zero-dimensional metal halides with diverse structures and rich photophysical properties have been reported. However, achieving multimode dynamic luminescence and efficient near-infrared (NIR) emission under blue light excitation in a single system is a great challenge. Herein, Sb-doped hybrid Cd(II) halides were synthesized by a large scale synthesis process at room temperature.

Ru-O Site-Mediated Product Selectivity Switch for Overall Photocatalytic CO Reduction.

The photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide (CO) to methane (CH) represents a sustainable route for directly converting greenhouse gases into chemicals but poses a significant challenge in achieving high selectivity due to thermodynamic and kinetic limitations during the reaction process. This work establishes Ru-O active sites on the surface of TiO by anchoring coordination unsaturated Ru single-atoms, which stabilize crucial reaction intermediates and facilitate local mass transfer to achieve dual optimization of the thermodynamics and kinetics of the overall photocatalytic CO reduction. Combining operando spectroscopy with density functional theory (DFT) calculations indicates that oxygen vacancies (O) inhibits the desorption of *CO, whereas Ru facilitates proton extraction.

The Cathode-Electrolyte Interface Constructed with Antioxidant Ascorbic Acid Guides LNMO to Achieve Stable Cycling Under High Voltage Conditions.

LiNiMnO (LNMO) is considered one of the most promising cathode materials for high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, free-radical-induced carbonate electrolyte decomposition is a key factor hindering the improvement of battery stability. Inspired by the antioxidative properties of ascorbic acid (AA) in scavenging free radicals, the addition of AA during the electrode fabrication process can effectively terminate free radical chain reactions within the cycling of LNMO.

Regional healthcare resource allocation and decision-making: Evaluating the effectiveness of the three-stage super-efficiency DEA model.

This study addresses the challenge of achieving a more rational allocation of medical resources at the regional level, using Guangxi Province, China, as a case study. A three-stage super-efficiency Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) model is employed to assess and analyze the effectiveness of resource allocation. The research methodology involves identifying input, output, and environmental variable indicators to construct a healthcare resource allocation index system.

Development of starch-based films with enhanced hydrophobicity and antimicrobial activity by incorporating alkyl ketene dimers and chitosan for mango preservation.

Using hydrophobic antimicrobial food packaging films offers significant opportunities to extend the shelf life of food. This study developed a hydrophobically modified starch-based film incorporating alkyl ketene dimers (AKDs) and chitosan (CS) for mango preservation. The film's physicochemical properties and structural characteristics were comprehensively analyzed.

Mechanically Robust Triboelectric Aerogels Enabled by Dense Bridging of MXene.

Aerogels are widely applied for construction, aerospace, military, and energy owing to their lightweight, high specific surface area, and high porosity. The high porosity of aerogels often leads to a lack of mechanical strength, which limits their applications. Here, this study reports a mechanically robust MXene/cellulose nanocrystal composite aerogel enabled by inducing dense bridging through salting-out.

Innovative microalgae technologies for mariculture wastewater treatment: Single and combined microalgae treatment mechanisms, challenges and future prospects.

The discharge of aquaculture wastewater, comprising nitrogen, phosphorus, heavy metals, and antibiotics from large-scale aquaculture, poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems and human health. Consequently, addressing the treatment of marine aquaculture wastewater is imperative. Conventional physicochemical treatment methods have various limitations, whereas microalgae-based biological treatment technologies have gained increasing attention in the field of water purification due to their ability to efficiently absorb organic matter from mariculture wastewater and convert CO₂ into biomass products.

Three new species and new faunistic data on Ancistria Erichson (Coleoptera: Passandridae) from southern China.

Ancistria Erichson, 1845 is poorly known from China, with only five species recorded. Three new species and one newly recorded species for China were discovered from the Nanling Mountain Range and Lingnan area, i.e.

A new species of Etrocorema from Yunnan, China, with a redescription of the male of E. hochii (Wu, 1938) (Plecoptera: Perlidae).

A new species of Etrocorema, E. wui sp. nov.