Wood flour / ceramic reinforced polylactic acid based 3D–printed functionally grade structural material for integrated engineering applications: A numerical and experimental charac... by Arunkumar Thirugnanasamabandam, B. Prabhu, Varsha Mageswari, V. Murugan, Karthikeyan Ramachandran, Kumaran Kadirgama

“…The mechanical properties of the printed laminates are examined using tensile, compression and three point bend tests. The microscopic investigation is used to assess fracture morphologies. …”
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MicroVi: A Cost-Effective Microscopy Solution for Yeast Cell Detection and Count in Wine Value Chain by Ismael Benito-Altamirano, Sergio Moreno, David M. Vaz-Romero, Anna Puig-Pujol, Gemma Roca-Domènech, Joan Canals, Anna Vilà, Joan Daniel Prades, Ángel Diéguez

“…Furthermore, other yeast cells were qualitatively resolved with our MicroVi microscope, such as, <i>Brettanomyces bruxellensis</i>, or bacteria, like, <i>Lactobacillus plantarum</i>, thus confirming the system’s reliability for consistent microbial assessment.…”
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Detection of Viable but Nonculturable E. coli Induced by Low-Level Antimicrobials Using AI-Enabled Hyperspectral Microscopy by MeiLi Papa, Aarham Wasit, Justin Pecora, Teresa M. Bergholz, Jiyoon Yi

“…This study developed an AI-enabled hyperspectral microscope imaging (HMI) framework for rapid VBNC detection under low-level antimicrobials. …”
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Retrosigmoid endoscopic keyhole for vestibular schwannomas: Systematic review and meta-analysis by Ernesto Enrique Horta-Tamayo, Diana Rosa Ortega-Raez, Lary Benice Rodríguez Santillan, Luis César Acosta González, Martha Suárez Rodríguez, Arminda González González

“…Introduction: The development of endoscopy for vestibular schwannomas in recent decades offers a panoramic view of the structures of this location that is superior to microscopic vision. Objective: To specify role of the retrosigmoid endoscopic keyhole in vestibular schwannomas. …”
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Study on Improving Recovery of Highly Heterogeneous Reservoirs by Unsteady Water Injection Technology by Lun Zhao, Wenqi Zhao, Meng Sun, Jincai Wang, Hongfei Ma, Yi Li, Xiaoliang Zhao

“…Five flow stages of unstable injection and production are precisely divided, and the microscopic and macroscopic displacement mechanism is clarified. …”
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Experimental Study on the Permeability of Weakly Cemented Rock under Different Stress States in Triaxial Compression Tests by Gangwei Fan, Mingwei Chen, Dongsheng Zhang, Zhen Wang, Shizhong Zhang, Chengguo Zhang, Qizhen Li, Bobo Cao

“…Analyses based on scanning electron microscope (SEM) observations and mineral composition indicate that the samples are rich in clay minerals such as montmorillonite and kaolin, whose inherent properties of hydroexpansiveness and hydrosliming can be considered the dominant factors contributing to the seepage properties of weakly cemented rock with low permeability.…”
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Process Mineralogy and Occurrence State of Lithium of Spodumene Tailings in Sichuan Province by Panpan WANG, Junfeng WU, Lin CHEN, Yanqing CHEN

“….), optical semi-quantitative analysis, chemical analysis, MLA automatic quantitative detection of minerals, LA-ICPMS in-situ analysis of mineral trace elements, and electron microscope energy spectrum analysis, X-ray powder crystal diffraction analysis and other work. …”
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A Histologically Complete Response to Immunotherapy Using Pembrolizumab in a Patient with Giant Cell Carcinoma of the Lung: An Additional Report and Literature Review by Tomoo Kakimoto, Mamoru Sasaki, Tatsuya Yamamoto, Arifumi Iwamaru, Kentaro Ogata, Ko Lee, Shingo Nakayama, Naoto Minematsu

“…Salvage thoracic surgery was then performed to remove the tumor residue in the lung. Microscopic examination of the sample revealed no residual cancer. …”
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The Amphoteric Ion Exchange Membrane Based on CS/CMC for Tobacco-Protein Adsorption and Separation from Tobacco Extract by Jun Ling, Yixiao Li, Bo Zhou, Baokun Zhu, Xinru Zhang, Yonghong Wang, Tiandong Zhang, Wanying Feng

“…A scanning electron microscope was used to observe the morphology of CS/CMC blend membranes, in which a three-dimensional opening structure was formed, and no phase separation was discovered. …”
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Tribological characteristics of Al–Mg–Si–Cu alloy against die steel under elevated temperatures in simulated hot extrusion environment by Zhiwen Liu, Ming Zhang, Ping Yan, Xiao Liu, Luoxing Li

“…The wear tracks and wear debris on disc samples were observed by means of ultradepth 3D microscopy, field-emission scanning microscope and energy dispersive spectroscopy. The change trends of wear depth, width and wear rate of aluminium disc with temperature and wear cycles were investigated. …”
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Metformin blocks BIK1-mediated CPK28 phosphorylation and enhances plant immunity by Yazhou Bao, Qian Zhang, Hai Zhu, Yong Pei, Yaning Zhao, Yixin Li, Peiyun Ji, Dandan Du, Hao Peng, Guangyuan Xu, Xiaodan Wang, Zhiyuan Yin, Gan Ai, Xiangxiu Liang, Daolong Dou

“…Additionally, surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and microscale thermophoresis (MST) techniques were employed to identify MET targets. …”
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Creep Characteristics of Different Saturated States of Red Sandstone after Freeze-Thaw Cycles by Yongxin Che, Yongjun Song, Jianxi Ren, Jiaxing Chen, Xixi Guo, Hao Tan, Mengling Hu

“…To investigate the creep mechanical characteristics of rocks in different saturated states after freeze-thaw cycles, samples with different saturations (30%, 50%, 70%, 90%, and 100%) were selected for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and uniaxial compression creep tests. The internal microscopic damage of the rock sample and mechanical characteristics under long-term loading are analyzed after the action of freeze-thaw cycles. …”
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Hydrogen absorption kinetics and microstructural features of TiFe0.8Mn0.2 alloy by Ryun-Ho Kwak, Taeyang Kwak, Da Hye Lee, Sojin Jung, Jang-Won Kang, Seongtak Kim, Tae-Wook Na, Seok Su Sohn, Hyung-Ki Park, Taejun Ha

“…Furthermore, the Scanning Electron Microscope – Electron Backscatter Diffraction (SEM-EBSD) results showed that the annealing treatment increased the grain size of the B2 matrix by decreasing the grain boundary length. …”
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Epidermal Growth Factor Promotes E6 and CCL-81 Vero Cells Proliferation Under Serum-Free Condition by Diena Delaiah, Ahmad Aswin, Helen Susilowati, Andi Yasmin Wijaya, Firdausy Kurnia Maulana, Diyantoro Diyantoro, Watchareewan Rodprasert, Yulianna Puspitasari, Yeni Dhamayanti, Suryo Kuncorojakti

“…The cell morphology was observed using an inverted microscope and their proliferation was evaluated using a MTT colorimetric-based assay. …”
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MAC30 Knockdown Inhibits Proliferation and Enhance Apoptosis of Gastric Cancer by Suppressing Wnt/β-Cateninsignaling Pathway by Xiaohong Wu, Yong Zhang, Junping Guo, Xun Yan, Li Shen, Jianping Zhou, Jun Zhao, Min Zhuang, Zhihong Cao

“…Lentiviral vector pGCSIL-shMAC30-GFP of the RNA interference (RNAi) of the MAC30 gene was transfected into gastric cancer BGC-823 cell line and the expression of lentivirus label protein GFP was observed via fluorescence microscope, while cell proliferation and apoptosis were determined with flow cytometry and MTT assay, respectively. …”
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Preparation and Performance Analysis of High-Viscosity and Elastic Recovery Modified Asphalt Binder by Liangchen Qu, Yingli Gao, Hui Yao, Dandan Cao, Ganpeng Pei, Bei He, Kairui Duan, Wenjuan Zhou

“…Furthermore, the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) measurements were conducted for obtaining the mechanism and microstructure distribution of the modified asphalt binders. …”
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Abnormal Expression of Connexin43 in Cardiac Injury Induced by S-Band and X-Band Microwave Exposure in Rats by Yue Yin, Xinping Xu, Yabing Gao, Juan Wang, Binwei Yao, Li Zhao, Haoyu Wang, Hui Wang, Ji Dong, Jing Zhang, Ruiyun Peng

“…We selected the observation time points and groups with severe damage to observe the changes of myocardial structure and ultrastructure with an optical microscope and TEM; and to detect the expression and distribution of Cx43 by western blotting and immunohistochemistry. …”
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Investigation into the Synergistic Effects of Sediment Concentration and Particle Size on the Friction and Wear Properties of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber by Lun Wang, Xincong Zhou, Qipeng Huang, Xueshen Liu, Zhenjiang Zhou, Shaopeng Xing

“…The surface morphology of the test blocks was analyzed using a laser confocal microscope. The findings indicate that as sediment concentration increases, the particle size’s impact on NBR’s abrasive wear diminishes. …”
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Impact of Different Sugar Syrups on the Development of the Fat Body in Worker Bees (<i>Apis mellifera macedonica</i>) by Svilen B. Lazarov, Petya M. Veleva, Atanas Z. Atanasov, Ivaylo S. Hristakov, Zlatko Puškadija

“…Fat body development was assessed through meticulous dissection, and the degrees of development were documented using a USB digital microscope (Bresser). The results indicate significant seasonal variations in fat body development, with winter depletion and recovery influenced by supplemental feeding. …”
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Left-Right Brain-Wide Asymmetry of Neuroanatomy in the Mouse Brain by Andrew Silberfeld, James M. Roe, Jacob Ellegood, Jason P. Lerch, Lily Qiu, Yongsoo Kim, Jong Gwan Lee, William D. Hopkins, Joanes Grandjean, Yangming Ou, Olivier Pourquié

“…Left-right asymmetry of the human brain is widespread through its anatomy and function. However, limited microscopic understanding of it exists, particularly for anatomical asymmetry where there are few well-established animal models. …”
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