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  • The review discusses the history and classification issues of the genus Flabellamon, which originally had two known species.
  • Two new species, F. ngankee and F. mulayit, were identified from previously misidentified samples, expanding the genus.
  • The new species can be distinguished from existing ones based on specific physical traits, and an identification key for the genus is included.
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The Ducetia japonica species group consists of 11 species widely distributed in Asia and Australia. It includes a single species from the Philippines: Ducetia adspersa Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1878. Previously synonymized under Ducetia japonica (Thunberg, 1815), this species was resurrected for its unique stridulatory file.

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Based on an orthopteran survey in different parts of western Sabah, a total of 24 species from 16 genera are reported here, i.e., three species from one genus of Elimaeini, 14 species from nine genera of Holochlorini and three species from two genera of Mirolliini.

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  • The text discusses the importance of forecasting future health issues in the USA for effective planning and public awareness regarding disease and injury burdens.
  • It describes the methodology for predicting life expectancy, cause-specific mortality, and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) from 2022 to 2050 using the Global Burden of Diseases framework.
  • The forecasting includes various scenarios to assess the potential impacts of health risks and improvements across the country, focusing on demographic trends and health-related risk factors.
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The study explored the ecotoxicological effects of chronic exposure to microplastic (MP) on adult zebrafish, focusing on environmentally relevant concentrations of polyethylene (PE) beads and polyester (PES). High-throughput untargeted metabolomics via UPLC-QToF-MS and 16S metagenomics for gut microbiota analysis were used to assess ecotoxicity in zebrafish exposed to varying concentrations of PE and PES. The VIP (Variable Importance in Projection) scores indicated PE exposure primarily impacted phospholipids, ceramides, and nucleotide-related compounds, while PES exposure led to alterations in lipid-related compounds, chitin, and amino acid derivatives.

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Removing immunogenic double-stranded RNA impurities post in vitro transcription synthesis for mRNA therapeutics production: A review of chromatography strategies.

J Chromatogr A

January 2025

Downstream Processing, Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 20 Biopolis Way, #06-01 Centros, Singapore 138668, Republic of Singapore. Electronic address:

Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines and therapeutics hold immense potential for a wide range of clinical applications. However, the in vitro transcription (IVT) process used to synthesize mRNA also results in the generation of a by-product, double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), which can trigger innate immune activation and reduce translation activity. Although various efforts have been made to optimize IVT synthesis to minimize dsRNA formation, dsRNA impurities still cannot be fully resolved.

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Atomically Dispersed Mn-Doped Ru@RuO Core/Shell Nanostructure with High Acidic Water Oxidation Performance Arising from Multiple Synergies.

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December 2024

Shanghai Key Laboratory for R&D and Application of Metallic Functional Materials, Institute of New Energy for Vehicles, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, P. R. China.

The high overpotential and unsatisfactory stability of RuO-based catalysts seriously hinder their application in acidic oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Herein, a Ru@RuO core/shell catalyst doped with atomically dispersed Mn species, denoted as Ru@Mn-RuO, is reported, which is prepared by a facile one-pot method. Detailed structural characterizations confirm that Mn is homogeneously and atomically distributed in RuO shell, which causes lattice contraction of RuO.

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Background And Aim: Diabetes has been shown in last decades to be associated with a significantly higher mortality among patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated with primary PCI (PPCI). Therefore, the aim of current study was to evaluate the impact of diabetes on times delays, reperfusion and mortality in a contemporary STEMI population undergoing PPCI, including treatment during the COVID pandemic.

Methods And Results: The ISACS-STEMI COVID-19 is a large-scale retrospective multicenter registry involving PPCI centers from Europe, Latin America, South-East Asia and North-Africa, including patients treated from 1st of March until June 30, 2019 and 2020.

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Self-Similar Ligand for 2D Zr(IV)-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks: Fluorescent Sensing and Catalysis.

Inorg Chem

December 2024

Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency of Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore.

Two-dimensional (2D) metal-organic framework sheets, in comparison to the 3D analogues, offer potential advantages for intercalation of guest components between the layers, exfoliation/dispersion into solutions, and processing into thin films. As a versatile platform for leveraging organic functions, the 2D Zr(IV)-carboxylate net here features a dendritic Sierpinski tritopic linker with conjugated alkyne branches and a photoactive triphenylamine core. The 2D solid can be easily dispersed in water and many other solvents, resulting in stable and fluorescent suspension for sensing nitro aromatic compounds and Fe ions with high quenching efficiencies and ultralow limits of detection.

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Flat band fine-tuning and its photonic applications.

Nanophotonics

September 2024

Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), 34126, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.

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  • Flat bands in tight-binding lattices are unique energy bands that can exhibit macroscopic degeneracies and respond interestingly to changes, making them candidates for exotic physical phases.
  • The review explores methods to create these flat band networks, focusing on symmetry and precise adjustments, and how these methods can handle perturbations in single-particle and many-body contexts.
  • Notable discoveries from this strategy include non-perturbative metal-insulator transitions and fractal phases, with potential applications in designing advanced nanophotonic systems like photonic crystals and metasurfaces.
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Thin-film coatings offer a scalable optical platform, as compared to nanopatterned films, for various applications including structural coloring, photovoltaics, and sensing. Recently, Fano resonant optical coatings (FROCs) have gained attention. FROCs consist of coupled thin film nanocavities composed of a broadband and a narrowband optical absorber.

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  • Aging is linked to multisensory decline, which may speed up Alzheimer's Disease (AD) development or serve as an early warning sign.
  • Sensory issues, especially in taste, smell, and hearing, often appear before cognitive symptoms, suggesting they could be useful biomarkers for early detection of AD.
  • The review highlights the connection between sensory decline and AD, emphasizing the need for an integrated approach to improve early diagnosis and treatment strategies focused on sensory health.
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  • This study assesses the outcomes of adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma in obese versus nonobese patients, using data from 46 centers from 2012 to 2022.
  • It finds that while obesity does not significantly increase the rate of complications or comprehensive complication index (CCI), it does lead to a longer hospital stay for patients.
  • Furthermore, minimally invasive surgical techniques, like laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, are associated with less morbidity in obese patients, and a retroperitoneal approach may provide additional benefits.
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Observation of perovskite topological valley exciton-polaritons at room temperature.

Nat Commun

December 2024

Division of Physics and Applied Physics, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore, Singapore.

Topological exciton-polaritons are a burgeoning class of topological photonic systems distinguished by their hybrid nature as part-light, part-matter quasiparticles. Their further control over novel valley degree of freedom (DOF) has offered considerable potential for developing active topological optical devices towards information processing. Here, employing a two-dimensional (2D) valley-Hall perovskite lattice, we report the experimental observation of valley-polarized topological exciton-polaritons and their valley-dependent propagations at room temperature.

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3D Printed Carbon Nanotube/Phenolic Composites for Thermal Dissipation and Electromagnetic Interference Shielding.

ACS Appl Mater Interfaces

December 2024

Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States.

Here we demonstrate direct ink write (DIW) additive manufacturing of carbon nanotube (CNT)/phenolic composites with heat dissipation and excellent electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding capabilities without curing-induced deformation. Such polymer composites are valuable for protecting electronic devices from overheating and electromagnetic interference. CNTs were used as a multifunctional nanofiller to improve electrical and thermal conductivity, printability, stability during curing, and EMI shielding performance of CNT/phenolic composites.

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Polarization entanglement holds significant importance for photonic quantum technologies. Recently emerging subwavelength nonlinear quantum light sources, e.g.

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  • The study investigates how plasma metabolites are linked to the progression of chronic kidney disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes, focusing on kidney function decline measured by eGFR slope.
  • Researchers analyzed data from over 5,000 people, identifying specific elevated levels of lipids and amino acids that influence kidney function, both positively and negatively.
  • The findings suggest that metabolite abnormalities, particularly related to fatty acids, may indicate issues with fat breakdown and are connected to the risk of worsening kidney health in diabetic patients.
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Background: Critical care of patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) with acute brain injury (ABI) is notable for a lack of high-quality clinical evidence. Here, we offer guidelines for neurological care (neurological monitoring and management) of adults during and after ECMO support.

Methods: These guidelines are based on clinical practice consensus recommendations and scientific statements.

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Incarcerating bismuth nanoparticles into a thiol-laced metal-organic framework for electro and photocatalysis.

Mater Horiz

December 2024

Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Republic of Singapore.

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  • * The incorporation of Bi nanoparticles is facilitated by thiol groups, which help bind bismuth precursors and control nanoparticle growth, leading to a composite structure with enhanced catalytic properties.
  • * The BiNP@Zr-DMBD-1 composite exhibited high efficiency for CO electroreduction and showed effective degradation of methylene blue dye under blue LED light, demonstrating its potential for various catalytic applications.
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A new device termed "Optomagnetic Micromirror Arrays" (OMA) is demonstrated capable of mapping the stiffness distribution of biomimetic materials across a 5.1 mm × 7.2 mm field of view with cellular resolution.

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