The Deformation Monitoring Capability of Fucheng-1 Time-Series InSAR.

The Fucheng-1 (FC-1) satellite has successfully transitioned from its initial operational phase and is now undergoing a detailed performance assessment for time-series deformation monitoring. This study evaluates the surface deformation monitoring capabilities of the newly launched FC-1 satellite using the interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) technique, particularly in urban applications. By analyzing the observation data from 20 FC-1 scenes and 20 Sentinel-1 scenes, deformation velocity maps of a university in Mianyang city were obtained using persistent scatterer interferometry (PSI) and distributed scatterer interferometry (DSI) techniques.

Preparation and Mechanical Properties of (TiCrZrNb)C-SiC Multiphase High-Entropy Ceramics.

Five carbide powders, TiC, CrC, ZrC, NbC and SiC, were selected as raw materials and mixed by dry or wet milling. Then (TiCrZrNb)C-SiC multiphase ceramics were successfully prepared by spark plasma sintering (SPS) at 1900 °C, using D-HECs-1900 (dry milling method) and W-HECs-1900 (wet milling method), respectively. In this study, the effects of the ball milling method on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the multiphase high-entropy ceramics were systematically investigated.

Investigation of the Method for Measuring the Surface Property Parameters of Variable Charge Minerals Using Ion Selection Electrode.

In this study, the surface property parameters of non-swelling variable charge minerals, kaolinite and goethite, were determined using the ion-selective electrode method. The effects of experimental conditions, such as pH, ion concentration ratio, and liquid addition method, on the measurement results were clarified to provide a reference for accurately assessing the surface properties of variable charge materials. The research employed ion adsorption equilibrium experiments under varying pH levels, ion concentration ratios, and liquid addition methods.

Genetic Diversity Analysis and Identification of Candidate Genes for Growth Traits in Chengkou Mountain Chicken.

Growth traits constitute critical factors in the breeding program of broiler chickens. The Chengkou mountain chicken A-lineage (CMC-A) represents a breed specifically bred for meat production. To further explore the growth performance of the CMC-A population, this study conducted whole-genome sequencing on 464 CMC-A roosters to systematically evaluate their genetic diversity.

High Absorption and Elasticity of a Novel Transgenic Silk with Egg Case Silk Protein from .

Spider silk is part of a special class of natural protein fibers that have high strength and toughness: these materials have excellent comprehensive properties that are not found in other natural fibers (including silk) or most synthetic fibers. Spider egg case filaments have good hardness, can resist water, can protect spider eggs from external threats, have a significantly high initial modulus and high moisture absorption rate, and are expected to be used as a new generation of environmentally friendly natural polymer fibers and biomaterials. However, spiders are predatory and difficult to rear in large numbers, and it is also difficult to obtain spider egg case filaments in large quantities.

Antimicrobial Peptide CATH-2 Attenuates Avian Pathogenic -Induced Inflammatory Response via NF-κB/NLRP3/MAPK Pathway and Lysosomal Dysfunction in Macrophages.

Cathelicidins have anti-inflammatory activity and chicken cathelicidin-2 (CATH-2) has shown to modulate immune response, but the underlying mechanism of its anti-inflammation is still unclear. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory activity of CATH-2 on murine peritoneal macrophages during avian pathogenic (APEC) infection. The results showed that CATH-2 priming significantly reduced the production of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-1α, and IL-12.

Effect of Chemical Polishing on the Formation of TiO Nanotube Arrays Using Ti Mesh as a Raw Material.

As a unique form of TiO, TiO nanotube arrays (TiONTAs) have been widely used. TiONTAs are usually prepared by Ti foil, with little research reporting its preparation by Ti mesh. In this paper, TiONTAs are prepared on a Ti mesh surface via an anodic oxidation method in the F-containing electrolyte.

Transcriptome Proffling, Physiological and Biochemical Analyses Reveal Comprehensive Insights into Cadmium Stress in .

With the expansion of cities and the development of industries, heavy metal pollution has caused a serious negative impact on the growth and development of animals and plants, which has become a global economic and social problem. Cadmium (Cd) is one of the main heavy metals that threaten the growth and development of plants, and it can lead to the imminent extinction of plants in severe cases. The part of upper reaches of the Yangtze River in China from Yibin to the Three Gorges Reservoir has been contaminated with varying degrees of Cd, and a rare and endangered plant called also lives in this area.

Research Progress on the Trait of Stigma Exsertion in Rice.

As global food demand continues to grow, enhancing rice seed-setting rate and yield has emerged as a crucial research topic. The stigma exsertion rate in rice, a pivotal determinant of the outcrossing seed-setting rate in sterility lines, is essential for facilitating the propagation and efficient seed production of hybrid rice varieties. This article reviews the research progress on stigma exertion rate in rice, systematically analyzing the latest molecular biology and genetics findings to uncover the key genes and molecular mechanisms regulating stigma exertion.

Multi-Feature Fusion for Estimating Above-Ground Biomass of Potato by UAV Remote Sensing.

Timely and accurate monitoring of above-ground biomass (AGB) is of great significance for indicating crop growth status, predicting yield, and assessing carbon dynamics. Compared with the traditional time-consuming and laborious method through destructive sampling, UAV remote sensing provides a timely and efficient strategy for estimating biomass. However, the universality of remote sensing retrieval models with multi-feature fusion under different management practices and cultivars are unknown.

Transcriptome Profiling Unveils the Mechanisms of Inflammation, Apoptosis, and Fibrosis in the Liver of Juvenile Largemouth Bass Fed High-Starch Diets.

The aim of this study was to explain the mechanism underlying the liver injury of juvenile largemouth bass in response to high-starch diet intake. Three diets were formulated with different starch levels, being abbreviated as treatment LS (low starch, 8.13% starch), MS (medium starch, 14.

Hybridization chain reaction and magnetic beads-assisted highly sensitive detection of microRNA-21 with helical gold nanorods as dark-filed light scattering optical probe.

As a promising cancer biomarker, microRNA-21 (miRNA-21) has attracted great attention. However, the assay sensitivity of miRNA-21 is highly demanded due to its low abundance. In this work, a highly sensitive sensing platform for miRNA-21 detection was developed based on hybridization chain reaction (HCR) and magnetic beads (MBs)-assisted cascade signal amplification strategy with helical gold nanorods (HGNRs) as dark-field light scattering probes.

The Six-Factor Cognitive Domino Model of Anxiety.

Although humans have been exploring the mysteries of anxiety, relatively few specific cognitive pathways for generation of anxiety have been explored. We integrated many existing theories and experiences in clinical counseling to propose a new anxiety cognitive domino model of anxiety. The model suggests that there are six ordered cognitive factors that affect anxiety, which act like a domino effect, leading to the development and circulation of anxiety.

An NF-κB-regulated cytokine enhances the antiviral resistance of silkworm, Bombyx mori.

Insect NF-κB-like factor, Relish, is activated by viral infection and induces the production of antiviral proteins. In this study, we performed a transcriptomic analysis of BmE cells expressing the active form of BmRelish (BmRelish) and identified BmVago-like as the most strongly-induced secreted-protein. Expression of BmVago-like was specifically triggered by Bombyx mori Nucleo Polyhedro Virus (BmNPV) infection and regulated by BmSTING-BmRelish pathway.

Zinc-Organic Gel with Self-Catalysis-Enhanced Electrochemiluminescence as an Emitter for the Evaluation of Liver Cancer Markers.

Herein, a novel zinc-organic gel with self-catalysis-enhanced electrochemiluminescence (ECL) performance was prepared as an emitter for the first time to assemble a biosensor for ultrasensitive detection of microRNA-221 (miR-221) related to liver cancer. Interestingly, Zn served as a central ion to coordinate with multidentate ligands 2,4,6-tris(4-carboxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine (TATB) at room temperature to form Zn-TATB-MOGs with excellent ECL intensity. More importantly, compared to metal ions (e.

Gut microbiota and Parkinson's disease: potential links and the role of fecal microbiota transplantation.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease worldwide and seriously affects the quality of life of elderly patients. PD is characterized by the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra as well as abnormal accumulation of α-synuclein in neurons. Recent research has deepened our understanding of the gut microbiota, revealing that it participates in the pathological process of PD through the gut-brain axis, suggesting that the gut may be the source of PD.

Effects of high intensity interval training and moderate intensity continuous training on enjoyment and affective responses in overweight or obese people: a meta-analysis.

Background: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) have demonstrated significant potential for enhancing physical and mental health. However, their respective effects on enjoyment and affective responses remain contentious.

Objective: The objective of this meta-analysis is to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of HIIT and MICT on enjoyment and affective responses in overweight or obese people, and to find the most appropriate exercise mode for overweight or obese people.

HcCnAα regulates NF-κB signaling in Hyriopsis cumingii by interacting with HcIKK and facilitating IκB phosphorylation.

Calcineurin (CN), a serine/threonine protein phosphatase regulated by Ca and calmodulin, plays a crucial role in the immune response of bivalves. In this study, we examined the effects of gene silencing of the CN subunit (HcCnAα) in Hyriopsis cumingii on the expression of genes associated with the NF-κB signaling pathway, as well as the phosphorylation of the inhibitor of NF-κB (IκB), through RNA interference (RNAi), quantitative PCR (qPCR), and Western blot (WB) analyses. The IκB kinase (HcIKK) and B-cell CLL/lymphoma 10 (HcBcl10) genes of H.

Temperature perception by ER UPR promotes preventive innate immunity and longevity.

Microbial infectivity increases with rising environmental temperature, heightening the risk of infection to host organisms. The host's basal immunity is activated accordingly to mitigate upcoming pathogenic threats; still, how animals sense temperature elevation to adjust their preventive immune response remains elusive. This study reports that high temperature enhances innate immunity differently from pathogen infection.

Unraveling the priming phase of NLRP3 inflammasome activation: Molecular insights and clinical relevance.

The NLRP3 inflammasome plays a pivotal role in the innate immune response. Its activation involves a two-step mechanism that consists of priming and activation. The priming of the NLRP3 inflammasome is a vital initial phase necessary for its activation and subsequent involvement in the immune response, though its understanding varies across studies.

Ethylene response transcription factor 5 (ERF5) enhances defense against tobacco curly shoot virus and associated betasatellite (TbCSV/TbCSB) in Nicotiana benthamiana.

Begomovirus/betasatellite disease complex significantly threatens global crop production. Identifying potential plant antiviral genes is crucial for disease control. Nicotiana benthamiana is susceptible to viruses and contains 266 ethylene response transcription factors (ERFs).

Promoting the Efficiency of Room-Temperature Phosphorescence by Forming the Composite and Employing It for Fingerprint Detection.

Currently, carbon dots (CDs) with room-temperature phosphorescence (RTP) show bright prospects in multiple fields, owing to their tunable wavelengths and large Stokes shifts. Howbeit, obtaining the long-lived efficient RTP of CDs still encounters a different kind of challenge. Here, we originally prepared the carbon dots (CDs@β-GPA) with β-guanidinopropionic acid and diethylenetriamine pentamethylene phosphonic acid, and CDs@β-GPA exhibited the obvious green RTP when fixed on filter paper.

Analysis of the bamboo SWEET gene family reveals that Dendrocalamus farinosus SWEET14 is involved in source-sink carbohydrate partitioning.

In higher plants, SWEET genes play a crucial role in source-sink carbohydrate partitioning. Dendrocalamus farinosus is an economic bamboo species because of its high fiber content and rapid growth. The transportation of photosynthetic products is essential for bamboo growth.

Balanced time perspective and aggression in left-behind children: The mediating role of self-esteem.

Left-behind children refer to children who have been separated from their parents for a long period of time because one or both parents have gone to work in cities and towns, and who stay in their hometowns or board with relatives in rural China. This study investigated the association between time perspective and aggression among left-behind children and examined the potential mediating role of self-esteem. The initial cross-sectional study (Study 1) involved a sample of 549 middle school students (M = 13.