IvoryOS: an interoperable web interface for orchestrating Python-based self-driving laboratories by Wenyu Zhang, Lucy Hao, Veronica Lai, Ryan Corkery, Jacob Jessiman, Jiayu Zhang, Junliang Liu, Yusuke Sato, Maria Politi, Matthew E. Reish, Rebekah Greenwood, Noah Depner, Jiyoon Min, Rama El-khawaldeh, Paloma Prieto, Ekaterina Trushina, Jason E. Hein

“…In this work, we introduce IvoryOS – an open-source orchestrator that automatically generates web interfaces for Python-based SDLs. …”
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Refined prognostication of pathological complete response in breast cancer using radiomic features and optimized InceptionV3 with DCE-MRI by Satyabrata Pattanayak, Tripty Singh, Rishabh Kumar

“…To optimize the model’s performance, we experimented with different combinations of loss functions, optimizer functions, and activation functions. …”
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Complete genome analysis of the cellulose producing strain Komagataeibacter sucrofermentans SMEG01 by Shuaijun Deng, Lei Wang, Guoqiang Chen, Qilong Qin, Sheng Dong, Haibo Zhang

“…This strain demonstrates the ability to utilize various carbon sources for BC production and exhibits notable acid tolerance, making it a promising candidate for industrial applications. …”
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Efficient discovery of large magnetic anisotropy with thermodynamically stable materials via multi-objective Bayesian optimization by Kohei Nakamura, Daigo Furuya, Yoshio Miura, Takahiro Yamazaki, Alexandre Lira Foggiatto, Yuma Iwasaki, Masato Kotsugi

“…The developed methodology accelerates material discovery and reduces resource demands, offering a scalable materials solution for optimizing functionality and process conditions across diverse material systems.…”
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Bioactive metabolites identification of the foxnut and broken millet-based nutritional bar using HR-MS by Vishal Kumar, Arvind Kumar, Manish Kumar Singh, Priya Dhyani, Himanshu Mishra, Dinesh Chandra Rai

“…The by-products of the grain processing industry are a vital resource for the valorization methods in the food industry. …”
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Chromosome-level genome assembly of the Adonis ladybird Hippodamia variegata by Hong-Ling Liu, Yan-Ping Yong, Xing-Long Wu, Zhi-Teng Chen, Shu-Jun Wei, Peng Cai, De-Qiang Pu

“…We identified 37,348 protein-coding genes, of which 78.55% were functionally annotated in public protein databases. This high-quality genome assembly will serve as a valuable resource for furthering our understanding of Adonis ladybird’s evolutionary biology, enhancing its utility in pest management, and supporting future research on ladybird genomics.…”
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Unlocking liver physiology: comprehensive pathway maps for mechanistic understanding by Luiz Ladeira, Anouk Verhoeven, Jonas van Ertvelde, Jian Jiang, Alessio Gamba, Julen Sanz-Serrano, Tamara Vanhaecke, Harm J. Heusinkveld, Ramiro Jover, Mathieu Vinken, Liesbet Geris, Liesbet Geris, Liesbet Geris, Bernard Staumont

“…In this study, we introduce two Liver Physiological Maps (PMs); comprehensive and machine-readable graphical representations of the intricate mechanisms governing two major liver functions.MethodsTwo PMs were developed through manual literature curation, integrating data from established pathway resources and domain expert knowledge. …”
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Evaluation of the Gelation Characteristics and Printability of Edible Filamentous Fungi Flours and Protein Extracts by Lauren Doyle, Suvro Talukdar, Youling L. Xiong, Akinbode Adedeji, Tyler J. Barzee

“…There is a pressing need to produce novel food ingredients from sustainable sources to support a growing population. Filamentous fungi can be readily cultivated from low-cost agricultural byproducts to produce functional proteins for food biomanufacturing of structured products. …”
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Creating Dynamic Maps of Noise Threat Using PL-Grid Infrastructure by Maciej SZCZODRAK, Józef KOTUS, Bożena KOSTEK, Andrzej CZYŻEWSKI

“…The paper presents functionality and operation results of a system for creating dynamic maps of acoustic noise employing the PL-Grid infrastructure extended with a distributed sensor network. …”
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A complete review of augmenting solar desalination efficiency with PCMs by R. Ashok, T.G. Sakthivel

“…The review begins with a comprehensive overview of solar desalination technologies, highlighting their critical role in generating potable water from abundant and renewable solar energy sources. Various PCMs, such as pebble stones, nanomaterials, sand, jute fibers, paraffin wax, and carbon soot, have been studied, with significant technological advancements implemented to enhance the efficiency and functionality of solar still units. …”
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Supply chain management and optimization in transportation logistics by Saoussen Krichen

“…In addition, the efficient planning of activities can be profitable for product development, sourcing, logistics and all flows that can link those activities. …”
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Phase gradient ultra open metamaterials for broadband acoustic silencing by Zhiwei Yang, Ao Chen, Xiaohang Xie, Stephan W. Anderson, Xin Zhang

“…Abstract Noise pollution is a persistent environmental concern with severe implications for human health and resources. Acoustic metamaterials offer the potential for thin silencing devices; however, existing designs often lack practical openness and are thereby limited by their functional bandwidths. …”
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Molecular characterization of the evolution of phagosomes by Jonathan Boulais, Matthias Trost, Christian R Landry, Régis Dieckmann, Emmanuel D Levy, Thierry Soldati, Stephen W Michnick, Pierre Thibault, Michel Desjardins

“…Abstract Amoeba use phagocytosis to internalize bacteria as a source of nutrients, whereas multicellular organisms utilize this process as a defense mechanism to kill microbes and, in vertebrates, initiate a sustained immune response. …”
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Wearable MXene-enhanced organic Bio-FET paper patch for glucose detection in sweat with pH and temperature calibration by Milad Farahmandpour, Zoheir Kordrostami

“…The wearable glucose sensor utilizes a composite of copper oxide (CuO), carboxyl-functionalized multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT-COOH), and Ti₃C₂ MXene (Ti₃C₂ MXene/CuO/MWCNT) as the channel material in its FET structure, enhancing its sensitivity and performance. …”
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A stable NTN1 fluorescent reporter chicken reveals cell specific molecular signatures during optic fissure closure by Brian Ho Ching Chan, Holly Hardy, Teresa Requena, Amy Findlay, Jason Ioannidis, Dominique Meunier, Maria Toms, Mariya Moosajee, Anna Raper, Mike J. McGrew, Joe Rainger

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Engineered microbial platform confers resistance against heavy metals via phosphomelanin biosynthesis by Xiaokang Ren, Luyang Zhao, Jintao Shen, Peng Zhou, Kaili Zhao, Chengqian Yuan, Ruirui Xing, Xuehai Yan

“…However, there exists a vast urgency to optimize these engineered microbial platforms, which will amplify their protective capabilities, integrate multifaceted functions, and thereby expand their utility and effectiveness. …”
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A novel and rapid method to purify the human complement opsonin C3b from human plasma by Jannik Sichau, Christoph Q. Schmidt

“…C3b has several important functions and remains a focus of basic and translational research. …”
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Uncovering cooling center usage as an adaptation strategy for hurricane-blackout-heat compound hazards during Hurricane Beryl (2024) by Tianle Duan, Fengxiu Zhang, Qingchun Li

“…These findings highlight the importance of equitable access to cooling centers and the need for targeted outreach and support to ensure that populations with access and functional needs can effectively utilize these critical adaptation resources.…”
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Determining the radiological indices of the third phalanx in the forelimbs of ponies by Darioush Vosough, Ali Mohiti, Mahdi Paryad, Arsalan Safaei

“…Researchers, veterinarians, and pony breeders can utilize this information as a resource when examining illnesses of the third phalanx in ponies.…”
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DMM-YOLO: A high efficiency soil fauna detection model based on an adaptive dynamic shuffle mechanism by Jiehui Ke, Renbo Luo, Guoliang Xu, Yuna Tan, Zhifeng Wu, Liufeng Xiao

“…Abstract Soil fauna play a critical role in maintaining ecosystem functions and assessing environmental health, making accurate and efficient detection essential. …”
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