Mapping winter fallow arable lands in Southern China by using a multi-temporal overlapped area minimization threshold method by Xiangyi Wang, Yingbin He, Yan Zha, Huicong Chen, Yongye Wang, Xiuying Wu, Jiong Ning, Anran Feng, Shengnan Han, Shanjun Luo

“…This study developed a multitemporal overlapping area minimization threshold method (MOAMT). This approach constructed Normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) probability density functions for both winter fallow and non-winter fallow arable land across a time series to attain a statistically significant threshold. …”
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Novel strategy for tumor immunotherapy using FITC-folate bispecific adapter bridged CAR immune cell cocktails by Bin Liu, Jingqiao Shen, Yunhan Wu, Chun Fai Wong, Tran Yin Hei, Johnny Wen-tao Li, Sydney N. Hummel, Gyuhyung Jin, Nathan R. Petrucci, Dan Michelle Wang, Xiaoping Bao, Cheng Dong, Yun Chang

“…To overcome these barriers, we design an innovative immune cell cocktail as a combinatorial biomaterial platform, which harnessing the complementary functions of neutrophils and natural killer (NK) cells derived from human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs). …”
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Design and testing of a crawler robot based on mid-axis row guidance in a shade house by Yu Tan, Wei Su, Qinghui Lai, Lijun Zhao, Yongjie Wang, Dake Song, Yu Lan

“…A tracked robot platform was constructed and a precision ginseng seeder with hole-pressing and seeding functions was designed. …”
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Evaluation of Antifibrotic Mechanisms of 3′5-Dimaleamylbenzoic Acid on Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Analysis by Karina González-García, Jovito Cesar Santos-Álvarez, Juan Manuel Velázquez-Enríquez, Cecilia Zertuche-Martínez, Edilburga Reyes-Jiménez, Rafael Baltiérrez-Hoyos, Verónica Rocío Vásquez-Garzón

“…Common targets were identified, and a protein–protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed; we ranked the proteins in the PPI network by topological analysis. …”
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Mo-W₁₈O₄₉/ZnIn₂S₄ Composites Synthesized by Metal Doping for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution by Ruiqin Sun, Yue Liu, Jiamei Yang, Tuoya Wuren, Haochen Duan, Zhibing Tan, Shiyong Yu

“…In this study, ZnIn₂S₄ serves as the primary catalyst carrier, while Mo-W₁₈O₄₉ functions as the cocatalyst supported on the surface of ZnIn₂S₄. …”
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Integrated approach of network pharmacology, molecular docking, and clinical observations in evaluating the efficacy and safety of Bufei Huoxue capsules for pulmonary hypertension... by Wenjun He, Chunli Liu, Xuanyi Li, Bihua Zhong, Qian Jiang, Ning Lai, Yuanhui Xiong, Weici Feng, Yilin Chen, Dansha Zhou, Defu Li, Wenju Lu, Jurjan Aman, Harm Jan Bogaard, Jian Wang, Yuqin Chen

“…An active network was constructed using Cytoscape 3.7.1, and interaction networks were established. …”
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Integrin subunit beta 6 is a potential diagnostic marker for acute kidney injury in patients with diabetic kidney disease: a single cell sequencing data analysis by Congcong Yao, Ziwei Li, Hongshuang Su, Keke Sun, Qihui Liu, Yan Zhang, Lishuang Zhu, Feng Jiang, Yaguang Fan, Songtao Shou, Heng Wu, Heng Jin

“…Next, a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed using the Search Tool for the Retrieval of Interacting Genes database to analyze gene-related regulatory networks. …”
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Surface display of Lys0859, a Streptococcus suis prophage lysin, on Bacillus subtilis spores and its antibacterial activity against Streptococcus suis by Linkang Wang, Linkang Wang, Linkang Wang, Xiaochao Duan, Xiaochao Duan, Xiaochao Duan, Xiaochao Duan, Mengyuan Zhu, Mengyuan Zhu, Mengyuan Zhu, Haiyan Wang, Haiyan Wang, Haiyan Wang, Haiyan Wang, Xinxin Li, Xinxin Li, Xinxin Li, Xinxin Li, Dayue Hu, Dayue Hu, Dayue Hu, Dayue Hu, Xiangmin Li, Xiangmin Li, Xiangmin Li, Xiangmin Li, Ping Qian, Ping Qian, Ping Qian, Ping Qian

“…However, their clinical applications have been hindered by inherent instability under environmental stressors.MethodsWe constructed B. subtilis spores displaying bacteriophage lysin Lys0859 using spore coat protein CotG as an anchoring motif. …”
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Identification of key biomarkers of the glomerulus in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and their relationship with immune cell infiltration based on WGCNA and the LASSO algorithm by Yun Xia Zhang, Juan Lv, Jun Yuan Bai, XiaoWei Pu, En Lai Dai

“…The analysis of the infiltration of 28 immune cells and their correlation with the key biomarkers were performed.Results A total of 1474 DEGs were identified. Their functions were mostly related to immune-related diseases and signaling pathways. …”
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Transcriptional regulatory network reveals key transcription factors for regulating agronomic traits in soybean by Wu Jiao, Mangmang Wang, Yijian Guan, Wei Guo, Chang Zhang, Yuanchun Wei, Zhenwei Zhao, Hongyu Ma, Longfei Wang, Xinyu Jiang, Wenxue Ye, Dong Cao, Qingxin Song

“…To accelerate utilization of SoyGRN, we develop an interactive webserver ( www.soytfbase.cn ) for soybean community to explore functional TFs involved in trait regulation. Conclusions Overall, our study unravels intricate landscape of TF-target interactions in soybean and provides a valuable resource for dissecting key regulators for control of agronomic traits to accelerate soybean improvement.…”
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Dynamics of post fire plant community assembly in Doñana coastal dunes by Sergio Chozas, André F. Mira, Manuel Serrano, Nagore G. Medina, Joaquín Hortal, María Cruz Díaz-Barradas

“…Abstract Fire significantly contributes to the distribution, composition, and functioning of ecosystems. It is also among the most damaging disturbances, exacerbated by increasing fire intensity and extent due to climate change. …”
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Solid–Solid Interface Design for Hydrogen Production by Direct Seawater Electrolysis: Progress and Challenges by Bowei Zhou, Tong Wu, Yilin Dong, Yinbo Zhan, Fei Wei, Dongliang Zhang, Xia Long

“…This review focuses on the design principles and functional roles of solid–solid interfaces in multilayer anodes for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) under DSE conditions. …”
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Multimodal approaches and AI-driven innovations in dementia diagnosis: a systematic review by Revati M. Wahul, Sarita Ambadekar, Deepesh M. Dhanvijay, Mrinai M. Dhanvijay, Manisha A. Dudhedia, Varsha Gaikwad, Bhavana Kanawade, J. R. Pansare, Balaji Bodkhe, S. H. Gawande

“…By causing progressive cognitive and functional decline, Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) subtypes are an essential area for urgently needed work. …”
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Determining the optimal pancreatic decellularization protocol, taking into account tissue morphological features by A. S. Ponomareva, N. V. Baranova, L. A. Kirsanova, G. N. Bubentsova, E. A. Nemets, I. A. Miloserdov, V. I. Sevastianov

“…Developing a tissue-engineered pancreatic construct (TEPC) involves a search for matrices/scaffolds capable of mimicking the structure and composition of the natural extracellular matrix (ECM), which is an important component of the tissue microenvironment. …”
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Stemness-driven clusters in ovarian cancer: immune characteristics and prognostic implications by Xinyan Zeng, Xinyan Zeng, Wentian Wu, Xiaoqin Li, Xiaoqin Li, Xiaorui Wu, Xiaorui Wu, Yingying Du, Ping Li, Ping Li, Ping Li

“…A prognostic model was constructed using WGCNA and LASSO regression, and a nomogram was developed by integrating clinicopathological variables. …”
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Small molecular weight alginate gel porogen for the 3D bioprinting of microvasculature by Florian Vanlauwe, Florian Vanlauwe, Charlotte Dermaux, Sabina Shamieva, Sabina Shamieva, Stef Vermeiren, Sandra Van Vlierberghe, Phillip Blondeel

“…In order to recreate the complexity of human organs, the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine has been focusing on methods to build organs from the bottom up by assembling distinct small functional units consisting of a biomaterial and cells. …”
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Identification of genetic locus with resistance to take-all in the wheat-Psathyrostachys huashanica Keng introgression line H148 by Sheng-sheng BAI, Han-bing ZHANG, Jing HAN, Jian-hui WU, Jia-chuang LI, Xing-xia GENG, Bo-ya LÜ, Song-feng XIE, De-jun HAN, Ji-xin ZHAO, Qun-hui YANG, Jun WU, Xin-hong CHEN

“…Sixty-two genes were found in the target interval of the Chinese Spring reference genome sequence. According to the functional annotation of genes, two protein genes that can improve the systematic resistance of plant roots were predicted as candidate genes. …”
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Identification of Two <i>R2R3-MYB</i> Genes Involved in Flavan-3-Ols Biosynthesis as Modulated by Salicylic Acid Through RNA-Seq in Grape Berries (<i>Vitis</i> spp.) by Fengchan Yu, Pengfei Zhai, Wenjing Ge, Runtian Zhou, Shuwen Zan, Jinjun Liang, Pengfei Wen, Yu Gary Gao

“…A specific module highly associated with flavan-3-ol biosynthesis was identified by constructing a co-expression network. Two candidate genes (<i>VvMYB108B</i> and <i>VvMYB145</i>) likely participating in flavan-3-ol biosynthesis were selected using qRT-PCR. …”
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Soft robot based on dual-mode deformation driving variable configuration by HUANG Haiming, XIE Juntao, HUANG Canwei, WU Disen, OUYANG Jiani, PANG Chongyu, ZHENG Lifan

“…Through experiment on grasping, crawling, slopes climbing, turning, moving forward while turning, and pipe-climbing, the results demonstrate that inchworm-inspired crawling soft robot is able to crawl on a 23° slope and hand-foot fusion soft robot can grasp a 1.2 kg object, thereby verifying the environmental adaptability and functional fusion of variable configuration soft robots.…”
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Spatial-economic scenarios to increase resilience to urban flooding by Maria Chiara Lippera, Ganbaatar Khurelbaatar, Daneish Despot, Gislain Lipeme Kouyi, Anacleto Rizzo, Jan Friesen

“…This planning workflow enables project cost savings through the most suitable allocation of distributed interventions, with cost functions also incorporating scaling effects. By reducing the number of decentralised NBS sites compared to smaller, wide-distributed interventions up to 34 % of project costs are saved when planning for a 5-year design storm and up to 7 % for a 100-year design storm. …”
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