Intrinsically Temperature-Insensitive and Highly Sensitive Flexible Wireless Strain Sensor.

Accurate strain monitoring in environments with coexisting mechanical deformation and temperature fluctuations─such as solid rocket propellants, battery enclosures, and human ligaments─remains a longstanding challenge for flexible electronics. Conventional strain sensors suffer from significant thermal drift due to the intrinsic temperature dependence of their sensing materials, limiting their reliability in wireless and implantable applications. Here, we report an intrinsically temperature-insensitive, highly sensitive, wireless flexible strain sensor based on near-field communication technology.

Prevalence, risk factors, and metabolic implications of alcohol use disorders among male workers in Hebei Province, China: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Alcohol is a psychoactive substance that can lead to alcohol use disorders (AUDs), which encompass a spectrum of conditions including alcohol dependence and abuse, causing significant mental and physical health issues. Excessive drinking is linked to various diseases, such as liver damage, metabolic disorders, and mental health conditions, with notable gender differences in drinking patterns, particularly among workers. This study investigates the prevalence, risk factors, and metabolic implications associated with AUDs among male workers in China.

Exploring the potential transdiagnostic treatment effects of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture on insomnia disorder comorbid with chronic pain: A scoping review.

Background: Over 20 % of adults with insomnia disorder also experience chronic pain, termed insomnia disorder comorbid with chronic pain (ICCP), increasing risks for physical and mental diseases. Current treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia show inconsistent pain relief, and non-opioid analgesics may exacerbate insomnia, underscoring the need for alternative approaches. Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) and acupuncture, guided by traditional Chinese medicine, may offer transdiagnostic benefits for ICCP, but a comprehensive review is lacking.

Low-Cost Near-Infrared Photothermal Crystalline Coordination Polymers.

Crystalline coordination polymers (CCPs) have emerged as promising platforms for photothermal conversion due to their structural tunability. However, the development of high-performance CCPs is often limited by the high cost of photoactive ligands. In this study, we report a low-cost, scalable approach to synthesize three CCPs─-, -, and -─via a solvothermal method using the inexpensive industrial precursor tetrafluoroterephthalonitrile, which is converted in situ into a tetraoxolene ligand.

Dual antioxidant delivery based on liposome sustained release system: Molecular mechanisms for inhibiting lipid oxidation and benzo[a]pyrene formation in Chinese sausage.

Lipid oxidation significantly deteriorates the quality of Chinese sausage during storage and is a key factor in the formation of benzo[a]pyrene (B(a)P), a carcinogen. To mitigate this, we developed a sustained-release nanomaterial (GA/Res-L) by encapsulating lipophilic resveratrol (Res) and hydrophilic gallic acid (GA) in liposomes. GA/Res-L effectively suppressed lipid hydroperoxides (LOOH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) formation, delaying browning and maintaining color.

Assembly of Abundant and Rare Bacterial and Fungal Communities in Different Typical Forest Types in the Zhongtiao Mountains.

Soil microorganisms play an important role in maintaining the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems. Soil microbial communities usually contain both abundant and rare microorganisms. However, in forest ecosystems, the differences in the functions and assembly processes of abundant and rare microbial taxa in soils between planted pure and mixed forests are currently unknown.

TabsPBP2, a Pheromone-Binding Protein Highly Expressed in Male Antennae of , Binds Sex Pheromones and Tomato Volatiles.

The tomato leafminer (), a globally invasive pest, poses a major economic threat to tomato production. Although chemical control remains the primary management method, sustainable alternatives are urgently needed. Sex pheromone communication is critical for moth courtship and mating, with pheromone-binding proteins (PBPs) playing a key role in this process.

Supplement C18:1 in Culture Medium to Improve Survival Rate and Fermentation Activity of Lyophilization of L9.

This study explored the impact of C18:1 fatty acid supplementation in culture medium on the survival rate, fermentation activity, and membrane stability of L9 during freeze-drying. Cells cultured in medium supplemented with C18:1 (0.2 mg/ml) exhibited a higher survival rate (95.

Suppresses CD8 T Cell Effector Function and Intestinal Inflammation.

The role of CD8 T cells in the pathogenesis of ulcerative colitis (UC) remains unclear. Similarly, the posttranscriptional regulation of the highly heterogenic CD8 T cell populations and their effector function in IBD also remains poorly understood. Here, we find that and ) regulate T cell fate, and their expression is higher near damaged colon tissue in patients with IBD compared to controls.

Concentrated Zwitterion Interfaces for Selective Promotion of Electrochemical Hydroxide Oxidation.

The electrode/electrolyte interfacial structure is a seminal component that governs the activity of electrocatalytic water splitting, providing alternative approaches to electrocatalyst design. Herein, we demonstrate that a dense interface constituting of zwitterionic betaine could selectively accelerate the alkaline oxygen evolution reaction (OER) by 2 orders of magnitude in current. The hygroscopic betaine molecules not only bind water molecules strongly but also endow the underhydrated characteristics of the hydroxide anions that increase their activity coefficient.

Efficacy of hybrid blood purification for SA-AKI subtypes identified by CCL14: study protocol for a single-centre randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: Sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (SA-AKI) is a commonly encountered complex heterogeneous syndrome in critically ill patients with sepsis. Under the interaction of genotype and pathogenic factors, SA-AKI can lead to various clinical phenotypes and subphenotypes, and this heterogeneity complicates the assessment of the efficacy of treatment measures for sepsis in clinical trials. Early identification of SA-AKI high-risk patients with specific subphenotypes and timely implementation of supportive treatments may improve adverse outcomes for these patients.

Sorbitol promotes the graft healing process in pears.

Pear propagation is primarily achieved through asexual reproduction via grafting. During the graft union healing process, there is metabolic exchange between the rootstock and the scion. However, a multi-omics systematic study on the role of sugar in the graft union healing process has not been reported.

Probiotics restore enteric HDL3 secretion and improve prognosis in patients with end-stage renal disease.

Randomized double-blind trials have shown that probiotic mixtures significantly increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease mortality in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. Meta-analysis with prospective cohort studies further confirms that elevated HDL is a protective factor for ESRD outcomes. In severe renal injury models, including 5/6 nephrectomy and apolipoprotein E-deficient ( ) mice, probiotics restored cardiac function, mirroring the cardioprotective effects seen in humans.

m5C RNA modification in colorectal cancer: mechanisms and therapeutic targets.

5-Methylcytosine (m5C), an important RNA modification, has been extensively studied in colorectal cancer (CRC). In recent years, with advances in high-throughput sequencing technology and RNA modification detection tools, the role of m5C modification in tumorigenesis and development has been gradually elucidated and regulated by "writers," "erasers," and "readers," m5C modification affects many biological processes and cancer progression, including cell proliferation, autophagy, invasion, and apoptosis. In CRC, m5C modification affects cancer cell proliferation, migration, invasion, drug resistance, and immunotherapy resistance by regulating RNA stability, metabolic reprogramming, signalling pathway activation, and immune escape.

Solid-State Ionomer-Interlayered Bulk Monolayer MoS Membranes with Thickness-Scalable Bright Luminescence.

Monolayer MoS is attractive for future photonics and optoelectronics for its direct-gap excitons with ultrahigh binding energies. However, the atomically thin structure is prone to nonradiative defects, challenging to scale for large-area production, and inherently limited in optical cross-section, all hindering technological integration. Stacking monolayers to increase the optical cross-section results in multilayers with diminished photoluminescence activity.

Information-State-Based Reinforcement Learning for the Control of Partially Observed Nonlinear Systems.

This article develops a model-based reinforcement learning (RL) approach to the closed-loop control of nonlinear dynamical systems with a partial nonlinear observation model. We propose an "information-state"-based approach to rigorously transform the partially observed problem into a fully observed problem where the information state consists of the past several observations and control inputs. We further show the equivalence of the transformed and the initial partially observed optimal control problems and provide the conditions to solve for the deterministic optimal solution.

Structure design of unidirectional moisture transfer fabric with high wool content based on multiple differential effects.

The natural functions of wool fiber, such as natural air permeability, dryness of skin contact, have advantages in the development of sports fabric. So far, the development of unidirectional moisture transfer fabric with high content wool is not yet mature. This paper novelly designed a ply yarn formed by different content of wool and nylon yarn and a double-sided knitted fabric with different wool content in the inner and outer layers based on unidirectional moisture transfer principles.

Assembly of non-close-packed poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) microgels on metal halide perovskite films.

Hypothesis: Poly(N-isopropylacryamide) microgels (PNIPAM MGs) are interesting model colloids with remarkable self-ordering properties. Metal halide perovskites (MHPs) are solution processable semiconductors that have attracted great interest for optoelectronics applications. Very few studies have considered complex co-crystallizing systems and their effects on structural order formation.

Network analysis of cognitive function, glycemic-lipid profiles, and hepatic-renal function in individuals with diverse drinking patterns.

Background: Harmful drinking habits can have a profound effect on individual health. However, there is currently a lack of network analysis studies on clinical indicators related to drinking population. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships among drinking characteristics, cognitive functions, liver and kidney functions, and glucose and lipid levels in alcohol drinkers through the application of network analysis.

The Global Prevalence of spp. in Milk and Dairy Products: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The spoilage of dairy products and foodborne diseases caused by spp. are important public concerns. The objective of this study was to estimate the global prevalence of spp.

The Virulence Factor LLO of Can Hamper Biofilm Formation and Indirectly Suppress Phage-Lytic Effect.

is a life-threatening bacterial foodborne pathogen that can persist in food-processing facilities for years. Although phages can control during food production, phage-resistant bacterial subpopulations can regrow in phage-treated environments. In this study, an defective strain, NJ05-Δ, was produced, which considerably regulated the interactions between and phages.

D-glucuronyl C5-Epimerase Binds to EGFR to Suppress Kidney Fibrosis.

Renal tubular cells actively participate in fibrosis, leading to end-stage renal failure. However, the key molecules involved in fibrogenesis remain unclear. Glucuronyl C5-epimerase (Hsepi, gene name, Glce) is a key enzyme that catalyzes the biosynthesis of heparan sulfate (HS) chains attached to HS proteoglycans that are ubiquitously located on the cell membrane.

Effects of Dexamethasone Administration in Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block for Allergic Rhinitis: A Prospective, Randomized, Single-blind Controlled Trial.

Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common chronic condition that significantly affects quality of life. Ultrasound-guided sphenopalatine ganglion block (SPGB) is a minimally invasive, safe, and effective treatment gaining clinical attention for symptom relief. Dexamethasone is often used in an SPGB, but its effect on autonomic nerve modulation remains unclear.