Sodiophilic Interface and Electrolyte Regulation Boost the Lifespan of Anode‐Free Sodium Battery by Huimin Ji, Chunlin Xie, Rui Zhang, Hao Wu, Jiawen Dai, Sihan Li, Qi Zhang, Dan Sun, Yougen Tang, Peiyu Wang, Tian Qiu, Haiyan Wang

“…In addition, a nonexpendable functional electrolyte additive, hexamethyldisiloxane (HMDSO), was introduced, which could be absorbed on the sodium surface and serve as a protective layer against corrosion side reactions at the electrolyte/sodium interface. …”
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Overcoming the Low‐Temperature Barrier: Controlling Li₂S Deposition and Enhancing Catalysis in Lithium‐Sulfur Batteries Using Island‐like Bi₂O₃ on rGO by Hai‐Ji Xiong, Ding‐Rong Deng, Yu‐Lin Luo, Jia‐Xi Song, Jin‐Wei Yan, Shuang‐Lin Cai, Jia Liang, Cheng‐Wei Zhu, Ye Zeng, Gui‐Fang Li, Yi Li, Wen‐Jun Zhang, Mei‐Lin Liu, Qi‐Hui Wu

“…Moreover, the nucleation of Li₂S on the IBG cathode follows a progressive mode with fewer nuclei, effectively preventing Li₂S accumulation and enhancing the battery's charge–discharge efficiency. …”
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Efficient removal of hexavalent chromium using l-cysteine-modified chitosan with polyacrylamide in a one-step flocculation-precipitation process by Jinyang Yan, Yang Wen, Bo Feng

“…This study prepared l-Cys-CTS through crosslinking via EDC/NHS-mediated amidation between -COOH of l-Cys and -NH₂ of CTS, creating dual-functional sites (-SH/-NH₂). SEM-EDS and FT-IR analyses confirmed successful -SH incorporation and revealed a porous structure with dynamic molecular clusters accelerating Cr(VI) mass transfer. …”
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Flow-induced mechano-modulation of intestinal permeability on chip by Raffaele Mennella, Sara Sibilio, Francesco Urciuolo, Giorgia Imparato, Paolo A. Netti

“…Within this framework, microfluidic microphysiological platforms are on the verge of overshadowing traditional in vitro systems due to their accuracy in replicating key physiological features of the native tissue. Nevertheless, the effects of fluid mechanical stimuli on the selective permeation characteristics of the gut barrier are still unexplored. …”
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KArAT (Knee Arthroplasty Activity Trial): Rationale and design features of a multicenter randomized controlled trial by Elena Losina, Jamie E. Collins, Mahima Kumara, Linda Ehrlich-Jones, Maame Opare-Addo, Clare Safran-Norton, Neil A. Segal, Lauren M. Mitchell, Paul T. Kopp, Faith Selzer, Hanna Mass, Michael Paskewicz, Rowland W. Chang, Dorothy Dunlop, Antonia F. Chen, Samuel Lerner, Samantha Chin, Christine Pellegrini, Jeffrey N. Katz

“…Despite substantial pain reduction and functional improvements, physical activity (PA) does not necessarily increase post TKA. …”
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Bifunctional nanoprobe for simultaneous detection of intracellular reactive oxygen species and temperature in single cells by Yanmei Ma, Weikang Hu, Jian Hu, Muyang Ruan, Jie Hu, Ming Yang, Yi Zhang, Hanhan Xie, Chengzhi Hu

“…Our results demonstrate that the nanoprobe effectively measures increases in temperature and ROS levels in HeLa cells undergoing chemo-photothermal therapy, as well as in chemically stimulated zebrafish embryos. …”
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Wireless Secure Communication Based on Code Domain Space-Time Modulated Metasurface by Xinyu Fang, Xuezhi Zheng, Mengmeng Li, Zhiyu Li, Dazhi Ding

“…This showcases the effectiveness of the proposed secure communication system.…”
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Social big data management through collaborative mobile, regional, and cloud computing by Afzal Badshah, Ameen Banjar, Safa Habibullah, Abdullah Alharbi, Wael Alosaimi, Ali Daud

“…These devices popularize social media platforms (SMP), connecting billions of users. The enhanced functionalities of smart devices generate big data that overutilizes the mainstream network, degrading performance and increasing the overall cost, compromising time-sensitive services. …”
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Trap‐induced persistent luminescence in organic light‐emitting diodes by Zishuang Wu, Cunjian Lin, Rujun Yang, Chenhan Zhan, Yajing Wang, Kai‐Ning Tong, Shihai You, Ying Lv, Guodan Wei, Jumpei Ueda, Yixi Zhuang, Rong‐Jun Xie

“…Integrating results from electronic spin resonance, and density functional theory calculations, we propose a model delineating the charge carrier migration responsible for the trap‐induced PersL in OLEDs. …”
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Chikungunya Replication and Infection Is Dependent upon and Alters Cellular Hexosylceramide Levels in Vero Cells by Joseph Thomas Noble, Kingsley Bimpeh, Michael Anthony Pisciotta, Judith Mary Reyes Ballista, Kelly Marie Hines, Melinda Ann Brindley

“…CHIKV infection induced marked catabolism of hexosylceramides, reducing their levels while increasing ceramide byproducts. Functional studies revealed a reliance on fatty acid synthesis, β-oxidation, and glycosphingolipid biosynthesis. …”
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Gut microbiota alterations in golden snub-nosed monkeys during food shortage and parturition-nursing periods by Guanwei Lan, Guanwei Lan, Rui Ma, Yanshan Zhou, Zhantao Lu, Zhantao Lu, Biqing Zhu, Juan Liu, Wei Wu, Yue Zhang, Jiabin Liu, Jiabin Liu, Haijun Gu, Jie Lin, Wei Wei, Dunwu Qi

“…In contrast, other OMU members (adult females and subadults) did not experience adverse effects on the metabolic functions of their gut microbiota during the food-scarce spring, which is also a critical period for parturition and lactation in adult females. …”
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Miniature Modular Reconfigurable Underwater Robot Based on Synthetic Jet by Dehong Wang, Fanheng Zhang, Shijing Zhang, Daqing Liu, Jing Li, Weishan Chen, Jie Deng, Yingxiang Liu

“…Then, various configurations of the multi‐module robot system are established with corresponding motion schemes, and the experiments with replaceable intermediate modules are further conducted to verify the transportation and image‐capturing functions. This work demonstrates the effectiveness of synthetic jet propulsion for aquatic modular reconfigurable robot systems, and it exhibits profound potential in future underwater applications.…”
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Sustainable separation technologies for heavy metal removal from wastewater: An upgraded review of physicochemical methods and its advancements by Saghya Infant Shofia, A.S. Vickram, A. Saravanan, V.C. Deivayanai, P.R. Yaashikaa

“…Future research should prioritize eco-friendly, cost-efficient materials with high selectivity and recyclability, such as biopolymer-based flocculants and functionalized membranes. This review provides valuable insights for optimizing heavy metal removal strategies, aligning with global environmental goals and sustainable water treatment advancements.…”
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Changes in textural parameters and microstructure of kombucha fresh cheese initiated by the addition of wild thyme by Jovana Degenek, Katarina Kanurić, Mirela Iličić, Vladimir Vukić, Dajana Vukić, Živan Mrkonjić, Branimir Pavlić, Zoran Zeković, Sunčica Kocić-Tanackov, Sandra Bulut

“…Innovations in the dairy industry, the growing concept of circular economy and consumer demand for functional foods with extended shelf life led to the improvement of kombucha fresh cheese by adding wild thyme as a natural preservative. …”
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Palladium-Based Nanocomposites Remodel Osteoporotic Microenvironment by Bone-Targeted Hydrogen Enrichment and Zincum Repletion by Lubing Liu, Huiying Liu, Xiaoya Lu, Zhengshuai Yin, Wei Zhang, Jing Ye, Yingying Xu, Zhenzhen Weng, Jun Luo, Xiaolei Wang

“…Herein, we introduce a bone-targeted nanocomposite, A-Z@Pd(H), designed to address these challenges by integrating diverse functional components. The nanocomposite incorporates internal hydrogen-carrying nanozymes, which effectively scavenge multiple reactive oxygen species (ROS) and synergistically engage the autophagy–lysosome pathway to accelerate endogenous ROS degradation in macrophages. …”
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Integrated RNA Sequencing Analysis Revealed Early Gene Expression Shifts Associated with Cancer Progression in MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells Cocultured with Adipose-Derived Stem Cells by Minh Ngoc Vu, Hoang Duc Le, Thi Tien Vu, Trung Nam Nguyen, Hoang Ha Chu, Van Ngoc Bui

“…We performed an RNA-seq analysis to identify significant transcriptomic changes in cocultured MCF-7 cells and carried out functional enrichment analyses to uncover key biological pathways influenced by ADSCs. …”
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Modulation of virulence and metabolic profiles in Klebsiella pneumoniae under indole-mediated stress response by Xueyao Fang, Yanhui Chen, Longhua Hu, Shumin Gu, Junqi Zhu, Yaping Hang, Xingwei Cao, Yanping Xiao, Hong Luo, Chuwen Zhao, Lianhua Xiao, Qiaoshi Zhong

“…Concurrently, indole has varying effects on biofilm formation in K. pneumoniae, with some strains showing enhanced biofilm formation ability. …”
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InDel mutations within the bovine PER2 gene are significantly associated with reproductive traits by Yuanzhe Yang, Jiajun Song, Siyuan Shen, Yongsheng Wang, Chuanying Pan, Jiyao Wu, Xianyong Lan

“…Functioning as a key regulator of circadian rhythms, the PER2 gene exerts a substantial impact on the reproductive traits of animals. …”
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The Interplay between Liver and Adipose Tissue in the Onset of Liver Diseases: Exploring the Role of Vitamin Deficiency by Ivan Tattoli, Aimee Rachel Mathew, Antonella Verrienti, Lucia Pallotta, Carola Severi, Fausto Andreola, Virve Cavallucci, Mauro Giorgi, Mara Massimi, Lapo Bencini, Marco Fidaleo

“…The exact mechanisms remain elusive; however, the crucial involvement of specific vitamins in metabolic functions, alongside the reclassification of liver disease as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), has prompted researchers to investigate the potential cause-effect dynamics between vitamin deficiency and liver disease. …”
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Intestinal microflora on physical performance in athletes - a comprehensive review by Natalia Kucharczyk, Katarzyna Półtorak, Wiktor Filarski, Zofia Markowicz, Dagmara Gaweł-Dąbrowska

“…The gut microbiota supports a variety of physiological functions, including immune modulation, nutrient metabolism, and the synthesis of essential vitamins and neurotransmitters. …”
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