Investigation of adsorption parameters of saxitoxin onto loblolly pine-derived biochar synthesized at various pyrolysis temperature.

This study highlights the use of loblolly pine derived biochar for the removal of harmful algal bloom toxin, Saxitoxin (STX), from water. Biochar samples were prepared at varying pyrolysis temperatures (400, 600 and 800 °C) for 60 min. As pyrolysis temperature increases, enhancement in surface porosity was observed (S = 7.

Integrin adhesome axis inhibits the RPM-1 ubiquitin ligase signaling hub to regulate growth cone and axon development.

Integrin signaling plays important roles in development and disease. An adhesion signaling network called the integrin adhesome has been principally defined using bioinformatics and cell-based proteomics. To date, the adhesome has not been studied using integrated proteomic and genetic approaches.

Evaluating the influence of morphological features on the vulnerability of lipid-Rich plaques during stenting.

Lipid-rich atheromas are linked to plaque rupture in stented atherosclerotic arteries. While fibrous cap thickness is acknowledged as a critical indicator of vulnerability, it is likely that other morphological features also exert influence. However, detailed quantifications of their contributions and intertwined effects in stenting are lacking.

Search for violation in decays in proton-proton collisions at .

A search is reported for charge-parity violation in decays, using data collected in proton-proton collisions at recorded by the CMS experiment in 2018. The analysis uses a dedicated data set that corresponds to an integrated luminosity of 41.6 , which consists of about 10 billion events containing a pair of b hadrons, nearly all of which decay to charm hadrons.

Nebulized vasopressin penetrates CSF and improves social cognition without inducing aggression in a rhesus monkey model of autism.

Low cerebrospinal (CSF) arginine vasopressin (AVP) concentration is a biomarker of social impairment in low-social monkeys and children with autism, suggesting that AVP administration may improve primate social functioning. However, AVP administration also increases aggression, at least in "neurotypical" animals with intact AVP signaling. Here, we tested the effects of a voluntary drug administration method in low-social male rhesus monkeys with high autistic-like trait burden.

Quantifying past forest cover and biomass changes in the Ecuadorian Amazon.

Here, we developed and applied models to quantitatively reconstruct forest cover and biomass changes at three lakes in northwestern Amazonia over the past > 1500 yr. We used remotely sensed data and a modern dataset of 50 Amazonian lakes to develop generalized linear models that predict aboveground biomass, using phytolith morphotypes and forest cover as predictor variables. Also, we applied a published beta regression model to predict forest cover within 200 m of each lake, using Poaceae phytoliths.

Evaluation of aneurysm flow divertor (stent) treatment using multi-angled 1000 fps High-Speed Angiography (HSA) and Optical Flow (OF).

Understanding detailed hemodynamics is critical in the treatment of aneurysms and other vascular diseases; however, traditional digital subtraction angiography (DSA) does not provide detailed quantitative flow information. Instead, 1000 fps High-Speed Angiography (HSA) can be used for high-temporal visualization and evaluation of detailed blood flow patterns and velocity distributions. In the treatment of aneurysms, flow diverter expansion and positioning play a critical role in affecting the hemodynamics and optimal patient outcomes.

The development and validation of the Intolerance of Uncertainty in Social Interactions Scale.

Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) is commonly defined as the tendency for one to interpret uncertainty as negative or threatening. Most general or non-specific measures of IU show a strong relationship with worry and generalized anxiety disorder symptoms; however, a specialized measure of intolerance of uncertainty in social situations could provide insight into the role of IU in social anxiety. The purpose of this study was the development and preliminary validation of the Intolerance of Uncertainty in Social Interactions Scale (IU-SIS), a comprehensive measure designed to assess intolerance of uncertainty in social situations.

Search for the Z Boson Decay to ττμμ in Proton-Proton Collisions at sqrt[s]=13 TeV.

The first search for the Z boson decay to ττμμ at the CERN LHC is presented, based on data collected by the CMS experiment at the LHC in proton-proton collisions at a center-of-mass energy of 13 TeV and corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 138  fb^{-1}. The data are compatible with the predicted background. For the first time, an upper limit at the 95% confidence level of 6.

Black Clinicians' Perceptions of the Cultural Relevance of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Black Families.

Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) is a highly efficacious, evidence-based treatment for children with disruptive behaviors and their families. PCIT is a dyadic therapy designed to improve parent-child relationships and decrease children's behavioral problems. PCIT research specific to Black families is currently sparse.

Observation of the decay.

Using proton-proton collision data corresponding to an integrated luminosity of collected by the CMS experiment at , the decay is observed for the first time, with a statistical significance exceeding 5 standard deviations. The relative branching fraction, with respect to the decay, is measured to be , where the first uncertainty is statistical, the second is systematic, and the third is related to the uncertainties in and .

Spatial variability of sedimentary assemblages reflects variations in bioerosion pressure of adjacent coral reefs.

The composition of coral-reef sediments is highly variable across space and time, and differences in the life histories of the dominant calcifying organisms on reefs contribute to the heterogeneity of reef sediments. Previous studies have suggested that variations in coral-reef bioerosion can influence spatial and temporal variations of sedimentary assemblages: elevated erosion rates of dead coral skeletons can trigger a pulse of coral-derived sediments and cause a shift in the dominance of sedimentary grains from coralline algae, such as Halimeda, to coral. We assessed the variability of the sedimentary composition and bioerosion rates of reefs at different spatial scales to determine the association between these two variables.

Ubiquitin ligase signalling networks shape presynaptic development, function and disease.

Ubiquitin ligases are important regulators of nervous system development, function and disease. To date, numerous ubiquitin ligases have been discovered that regulate presynaptic biology. Here, we discuss recent findings on presynaptic ubiquitin ligases that include members from the three major ubiquitin ligase classes: RING, RBR and HECT.