DiffDesign: Controllable diffusion with meta prior for efficient interior design generation.

Interior design is a complex and creative discipline involving aesthetics, functionality, ergonomics, and materials science. Effective solutions must meet diverse requirements, typically producing multiple deliverables such as renderings and design drawings from various perspectives. Consequently, interior design processes are often inefficient and demand significant creativity.

Microplastic-induced alterations in growth and microecology of mulberry seedlings: Implications for sustainable forest-soil systems.

This study investigated the ecotoxicological effects of polyethylene (PE) and polylactic acid (PLA) microplastics (MPs) on mulberry growth and soil-microbe interactions through controlled pot experiments (0.1 % and 1 % concentrations). PE exposure significantly increased mulberry height by 16 % (0.

A deep learning model for characterizing altered gyro-sulcal functional connectivity in abstinent males with methamphetamine use disorder and associated emotional symptoms.

Failure to manage emotional withdrawal symptoms can exacerbate relapse to methamphetamine use. Understanding the neuro-mechanisms underlying methamphetamine overuse and the associated emotional withdrawal symptoms is crucial for developing effective clinical strategies. This study aimed to investigate the distinct functional contributions of fine-scale gyro-sulcal signaling in the psychopathology of patients with methamphetamine use disorder and its associations with emotional symptoms.

Synthesis and performance study of cationic surfactants containing different quantities of hydroxyl.

Three hydroxyl-containing cationic surfactants are synthesized and characterized by FTIR and HNMR, and their thermal stability is tested and analyzed. The surface activity, adsorption and aggregation behavior of the synthesized target product were investigated by testing its contact angle, static surface tension and dynamic surface tension. As the number of hydroxyl groups increases, the maximum adsorption amount ( ) of molecules at the interface gradually decreases, and the minimum area occupied by each molecule ( ) increases, suggesting that the introduction of hydroxyl groups weakens the interfacial accumulation ability between molecules and increases the hydrophilicity.

Visible-light-mediated radical difunctionalization of alkenes with aromatic aldehydes.

We have developed a visible-light-mediated three-component tandem reaction of aromatic aldehydes with acrylates using a Hantzsch ester as the hydrogen atom transfer reagent, generating diethyl pentanedioate products in a one-pot synthesis. The reaction facilitates direct formation of acyl groups from the corresponding aldehydes, which are subsequently coupled successively to two molecules of acrylate in a Giese addition.

Transition from multi-year La Niña to strong El Niño rare but increased under global warming.

El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) exhibits a strong asymmetry between warm El Niño and cold La Niña in amplitude and temporal evolution. An El Niño often leads to a heat discharge in the equatorial Pacific conducive to its rapid termination and transition to a La Niña, whereas a La Niña persists and recharges the equatorial Pacific for consecutive years preconditioning development of a subsequent El Niño, as occurred in 2020-2023. Whether the multiyear-long heat recharge increases the likelihood of a transition to a strong El Niño remains unknown.

Rotenone adaptation promotes migration and invasion of p53-wild-type colon cancer through lipid metabolism.

Background: The association between mitochondrial dysfunction and multiple metabolic adaptations is increasingly being proven. We previously elucidated that mitochondrial complex I deficiency can promote glycolysis in mut-p53 SW480 cells. However, studies have revealed a phenotype with attenuated glycolysis but enhanced fatty acid oxidation (FAO) in invasive tumors.

InGaSn-assisted in-fiber Fabry-Perot temperature sensor with ultra-high sensitivity.

In this paper, we proposed an in-fiber Fabry-Perot temperature sensor which filled with Indium gallium stannum (InGaSn) alloy. By splicing a single-mode fiber axially with hollow-core fibers (HCFs) of varying inner diameters, a cavity of the Fabry-Perot interferometer (FPI) structure is formed. Assisted by liquid metal with fluidity and high thermal expansivity, subtle temperature fluctuations are converted into variations in the interferometric cavity length which leads to a significant spectral drift.

Analysis of Main Components of Five Mulberry Varieties in Tropics.

Mulberries ( L.) contain rich and beneficial nutrients for human health. However, as a temperate adaptive species, high-temperature and high-humidity climate conditions may alter the main nutritional value of mulberries after their intended arrival in tropical regions, which has not yet been reported on.

[Retracted] Circular RNA NOX4 promotes the development of colorectal cancer via the microRNA‑485‑5p/CKS1B axis.

Following the publication of the above paper, it was drawn to the Editor's attention by a concerned reader that there appeared to be a matching data panel comparing between one of the Transwell invasion assay experiments (the 'SW620/si‑NC' data panel) shown in Fig. 2F and Fig 6D in the following paper, written by different authors at different research institutes, that had already been published at the time of this paper's submission: Wang D, Yang T, Liu J, Liu Y, Xing N, He J, Yang J and Ai Y: Propofol inhibits the migration and invasion of glioma cells by blocking the PI3K/AKT pathway through miR‑206/ROCK1 axis. Onco Targets Ther 13: 361‑370, 2020.

Decreased ENSO post-2100 in response to formation of a permanent El Niño-like state under greenhouse warming.

Under transient greenhouse warming, El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is projected to increase pre-2100, accompanied by an easier establishment of atmospheric convection in the equatorial eastern Pacific, where sea surface temperature (SST) warms faster than surrounding regions. After 2100, how ENSO variability may change remains unknown. Here we find that under a high emission scenario, ENSO variability post-2100 reverses from the initial increase to an amplitude far smaller than that of the 20 century.

Antibacterial mechanism and structure-activity relationships of Bombyx mori cecropin A.

Bombyx mori cecropin A (Bmcecropin A) has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-filamentous fungal and tumour cell inhibition activities and is considered a potential succedaneum for antibiotics. We clarified the antibacterial mechanism and structure-activity relationships and then directed the structure-activity optimization of Bmcecropin A. Firstly, we found Bmcecropin A shows a strong binding force and permeability to cell membranes like a detergent; Bmcecropin A could competitively bind to the cell membrane with the cell membrane-specific dye DiI, then damaged the membrane for the access of DiI into the cytoplasm and leading to the leakage of electrolyte and proteins.

Interaction, Surface Activity, and Application of Mixed Systems of Alcohol Ether Sulfate Anionic Surfactants with Multiple Ethylene Oxide Groups and Gemini Quaternary Ammonium Surfactant.

The surface activities and application properties for the mixtures of cationic surfactants tetramethylene-1,4-bis[,-bis(hydroxypropyl)-hexa/decyloxypropylammonium] bromide (GC-P) and tetramethylene-1,4-bis[,-bis(hydroxyethyl)-hexa/decyloxypropylammonium] bromide (GC-E) and anionic surfactant isomeric sodium fatty alcohol ether sulfates (iso-AES) were investigated using both the tensiometry and the conductometry. The interaction parameters and thermodynamic micellization parameters of GC-P/iso-AES and GC-E/iso-AES mixtures were evaluated by Clint-Rubingh and Motomura theoretical models. When the mole fraction of α for GC-P/iso-AES mixed system was 0.

Minimizing higher-order aggregation maximizes iron mobilization by small molecules.

The natural product hinokitiol mobilizes iron across lipid bilayers at low concentrations and restores hemoglobinization in iron transporter protein-deficient systems. But hinokitiol fails to similarly mobilize iron at higher concentrations, limiting its uses in chemical biology and medicine. Here we show that at higher concentrations, hinokitiol:Fe(III) complexes form large, higher-order aggregates, leading to loss of transmembrane iron mobilization.

The influence of hydrogen bonding on the structure of organic-inorganic hybrid catalysts and its application in the solvent-free epoxidation of α-olefins.

In this study, two types of catalysts were prepared by the combination of gemini quaternary ammonium salt with two distinct species of phosphotungstic acid. Catalysts prepared by the Wells-Dawson type of phosphotungstic acid and Keggin-type phosphotungstic acid both exhibited dual-phase catalytic behavior, demonstrating both heterogeneous and homogeneous catalytic activities. In comparison to the catalyst prepared by the Keggin-type phosphotungstic acid, due to the higher size of Wells-Dawson type of phosphotungstic acid, hydrogen bonding could not effectively affect the catalyst prepared by HPWO.

Immunoassays and Mass Spectrometry for Determination of Protein Concentrations in Genetically Modified Crops.

Quantifying protein levels in genetically modified (GM) crops is crucial in every phase of development, deregulation, and seed production. Immunoassays, particularly enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, have been the primary protein quantitation techniques for decades within the industry due to their efficiency, adaptability, and credibility. Newer immunoassay technologies like Meso Scale Discovery and Luminex offer enhanced sensitivity and multiplexing capabilities.

Atomic resolution imaging using a novel, compact and stiff scanning tunnelling microscope in cryogen-free superconducting magnet.

We present the design and performance of a novel scanning tunnelling microscope (STM) operating in a cryogen-free superconducting magnet. Our home-built STM head is compact (51.5 mm long and 20 mm in diameter) and has a single arm that provides complete openness in the scanning area between the tip and sample.

Effect of Different Ethylene Oxide Addition Numbers on the Performance of Polyoxyethylene Tallow Amine as a Pesticide Emulsifier.

Surfactant reduces the surface tension of liquids, resulting in improved emulsion stability, and there is great interest in pesticide additives. Ethoxylate is often used as a pesticide emulsifier. However, the degree of ethoxylation and the existence of dioxane byproducts can significantly affect the performance of emulsifiers.

Risk Factors Analysis of Severe Liver Injury Induced by Statins.

The aim of this study is to report the risk factors of severe statin induced liver injury (SILI). From the database of Shandong ADR Monitoring Center and Outpatients and inpatients in our hospital, SILI cases reported from 2013 to 2021 were extracted and screened. The diagnostic criteria of SILI, the inclusion and exclusion criteria of severe and general SILI were established separately.

Lab-on-fiber: laser-induced micro-cavity for a relative humidity measurement.

The lab-on-fiber design philosophy is the foundation for creating high-performance integrated fiber sensors. Hence, this Letter proposes an ultra-compact Fabry-Perot interferometer (FPI) based on a laser-induced micro-cavity (LIMC-FPI) on a fiber end for measuring relative humidity. To our knowledge, this novel approach, named the fiber-end photopolymerization (FEP) technique, is applied to create a micro-cavity.

Highly-sensitive temperature sensor based on photopolymerized-waveguide embedded Mach-Zehnder interferometer.

Biology, medicine, and chemistry all rely heavily on highly sensitive optical fiber temperature sensors. To the best of our knowledge, this research introduces a unique design framework for high-performance fiber temperature sensors that helps eliminate the all-fiber interferometers' sensitivity bottleneck. A section of photopolymerized waveguide is embedded in a typical Mach-Zehnder interferomenter framework with multimode fiber-single mode fiber-multimode fiber (MSM) structure.

Evaluation of activated pyrochar for boosting anaerobic digestion: Performances and microbial community.

In this study, the effects of CO-activated/non-activated pyrochars (PCs) from cornstalk, cotton straw, and rice straw on anaerobic digestion (AD) performances and microbial characteristics were investigated. The maximum biogas production rate (2.2 L/L/d) with a methane content of 73% was obtained from the AD with CO-activated cotton straw PC.