From basin to gulf: Conservation tillage improves soil health but exacerbates hypoxia.

Agricultural management practices such as conservation tillage is promoted in the U.S. Midwest for improving soil health, mitigating nutrient loss, and reducing hypoxia in the Gulf of America (GOA).

The Role of Coffee Microbiomes in Pathogen Resistance Across Varieties and Ecological Niches.

The plant microbiome plays a role in pathogen defense, but its role in different resistant varieties and ecological niches remains unclear. This study used 16S rRNA and ITS sequencing to investigate microbial communities and interactions in disease-resistant (PT) and susceptible (Bourbon) coffee varieties of five ecological niches: leaves, fruits, roots, rhizosphere soil, and non-rhizosphere soil. We found that the microbial communities differed significantly between the two varieties.

Ternary-Active NiO-NiAlO-AlO Nanocomposite for Selective Upcycling of Polypropylene into Liquid Branched Olefins.

Chemical upcycling is an attractive platform for converting plastic waste into valuable products. Here, a tandem deconstruction-catalysis route was developed for upcycling polypropylene (PP). A ternary-active NiO-NiAlO-AlO nanocomposite was innovatively synthesized, with the NiO/NiAlO particle size lowering to ca.

Association between triglyceride-glucose index combinations and infertility: findings from a nationally representative study.

Background: Infertility has emerged as a significant public health concern with implications for population development. Despite its relevance, there has been limited research addressing the association between infertility and triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index-derived indicators. This study examined the relationship between infertility and three TyG-related composite indices: TyG-BMI (TyG index combined with body mass index), TyG-WC (TyG index combined with waist circumference), and TyG-WHtR (TyG index combined with waist-to-height ratio).

Ligand-Mediated Tailoring of Self-Supported MnO@Ni(OH) Nanoheterostructures with Enhanced OER Performance.

We report a colloidal synthesis strategy for producing MnO@Ni(OH) nanoheterostructures under mild conditions, i.e., low temperature and ambient pressure.

Bioinspired Bubble-Gated Strategy for Integrating a Polymer Fractal Micromesh toward Ultraconformal Electrocardiogram Monitoring.

Ultraflexible polymer electronic devices with geometry engineering are highly promising for applications in conformal implantable medical devices owing to their strain tolerance, high charge carrier mobility, and biocompatibility. However, due to molecular entanglement of polymer chains and uncontrollable capillary flows, it remains a significant challenge to fabricate high-resolution, continuous, and uniform polymer patterns via solution processes, thus limiting the performance and scalability of their devices. Herein, we introduced a bioinspired bubble-gated strategy to directionally guide capillary flows for the fabrication of fractal micromeshes based on semiconductive polymers.

Unveiling the impact of human activities on the coupling coordination of ecosystem functions in major grain-producing areas: A production-living-ecology perspective.

The sustainable development of major grain-producing areas necessitates a coupling coordination between ecosystem functions, while carefully considering their responses to human activities. However, our understanding of how human activities influence this coupling coordination in ecosystem functions remains limited. This study establishes an assessment framework for the coupling coordination of ecosystem functions from the production-living-ecology perspective in the Jianghan Plain (JHP), particularly by utilizing multi-source data and relevant geographic spatial models.

Harnessing multi-omics and artificial intelligence: revolutionizing prognosis and treatment in hepatocellular carcinoma.

Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most prevalent form of liver cancer, characterized by elevated mortality rates and heterogeneity. Despite advancements in treatment, the development of personalized therapeutic strategies for HCC remains a substantial challenge due to the intricate molecular characteristics of the disease. A multi-omics approach has the potential to offer more profound insights into HCC subtypes and enhance patient stratification for personalized treatments.

Factors influencing elbow function after internal fixation of complex distal humeral fractures in adults.

Background The study aimed to analyze the clinical factors influencing the surgical outcomes of distal humeral fractures in adults, providing a reference for improving prognosis. Methods from January 2017 to December 2023, clinical data from 130 patients were collected; 91 met inclusion criteria and were included in the analysis. Factors such as age, gender, BMI, laterality, causes of injury, whether the injury was open, fracture classification, use of arch support, and the quality of fracture reduction were analyzed for their impact on outcomes.

Robot-assisted three column trans-intervertebral osteotomy by combined navigated trajectories: A feasibility study and technical report.

Introduction: Spinal osteotomy is indicated for malalignment and deformity, but the degree of osseous resection is mainly determined by the surgeon's experience. Navigation and robotics are techniques for the precise placement of pedicle screws.

Research Question: Can an innovative combined navigated trajectory (CNT) design based on a spinal robot achieve precise 3-column osteotomy.

Survey on the perceptions of Asian endoscopists to artificial intelligence.

Background: Recent studies have demonstrated the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy for managing gastrointestinal diseases. However, there is limited knowledge of the perspective of endoscopists towards AI technology, particularly in the Asian community. This study aims to bridge this knowledge gap to guide policymakers, healthcare providers, and technology developers through an Asia AI Task Force.

Integrative physicochemical and metabolic profiling of grain components related to nutritional quality in Yunnan hulled wheat and common wheat.

Background: Yunnan hulled wheat (YHW) is a semi-primitive wheat. It retains many nutrients lost in modern common wheat (CW) and has received increasing attention because it is proposed to have higher nutritional values than CW. However, information on the chemical composition and metabolic profiles of nutrient components in YHW and CW is limited.

Opportunistic assessment of variations in tissue composition content using chest QCT.

Utilize Quantitative Computed Tomography (QCT) to acquire quantitative parameters of bone, muscle, and adipose tissue in subjects, and subsequently investigate the disparities in these parameters based on classifications of Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and gender. Employ the average values of various parameters at the age of 30 as the baseline to compute the growth rate every five years and analyze the variations in these parameters of different tissues with respect to age and gender. Collect subjects who underwent combined chest CT and QCT scans at our hospital.

Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Cu/Co-Based Nanoheterostructures for High-Efficiency Alcohol Oxidation.

Hybrid water splitting, using methanol or ethanol oxidation reactions (MOR and EOR) at the counter electrode during electrochemical hydrogen generation, offers an efficient alternative to the sluggish oxygen evolution reaction (OER). This study reports Cu/Co-based core-shell nanocrystals (NCs) showing excellent performance for both MOR and EOR. The structure, composition and size of the NCs can be controlled by adjusting the synthesis parameters in a one-pot microwave-assisted process.

The Interfacial Properties and Thermodynamic/Kinetic Stabilization Mechanisms of Bulk Nanobubbles: A Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study.

Bulk nanobubbles can remain stable in solution for hours or days, but the stabilization mechanism of bubbles remains highly controversial, lacking systematic research and theoretical explanations. This study employed molecular dynamics simulation, using an all-atom model to construct nitrogen and oxygen nanobubbles of different sizes, and conducted a systematic analysis of nanobubble stabilization mechanisms from multiple dimensions, including thermodynamics, mechanical mechanics, energetics, and diffusion dynamics, while verifying the applicability of certain theories and equations. The research results indicate that the gas density inside nanobubbles is significantly higher than that under standard temperature and pressure conditions by more than 2 orders of magnitude.

Case Report: A novel strategy of endoscopic full-thickness resection: single traction combined with pre-clamping.

Endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR) is an effective, economical, and minimally invasive technique for submucosal tumors (SMTs). However, technical complexity and prolonged operative time remain significant limitations. This study introduces a refined EFTR strategy termed "single traction combined with pre-clamping" in a cohort of 10 patients.

Preliminary synthetic MRI study on Achilles tendon dynamics in amateur marathoners.

Objective: To observe alterations in the microstructure and chemical composition of the Achilles tendon (AT) in amateur marathon runners before and after a race using synthetic magnetic resonance imaging (SyMRI).

Methods: SyMRI examinations were performed on marathoners at three-time points: pre-race, 48 h post-race, and 2 months post-race. A control group also underwent SyMRI examinations.

Gan-Mai-Da-Zao decoction ameliorates depressive-like behaviors in CUMS mice via the microbiota-metabolism-inflammation axis.

Background: Gan-Mai-Da-Zao decoction (GMDZ), a traditional Chinese formulation used as both food and medicines, exhibits antidepressant effects. However, its underlying mechanisms, particularly those involving the gut-brain axis, remain unclear.

Purpose: To integrate gut microbiota profiling, metabolomics, and neuroinflammation to systematically elucidate GMDZ's antidepressant mechanisms.

[Determination of seven phenolic acids in whole wheat flour by high-performance liquid chromatography].

Objective: A high-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) method was established for the simultaneous determination of 7 phenolic acids(ferulic acid, p-coumaric acid, vanillic acid, butyric acid, p-hydroxybenzoic acid, salicylic acid, sinapic acid) in whole wheat flour, to understand further the phenolic acid substances contained in whole wheat flour and the content level.

Methods: Add 10 mL of 4% NaOH solution, 10 mL of methanol solution, and 0.4 g of sodium sulfite(antioxidant) to the whole wheat flour sample, and extract it at high temperature under ultrasonic conditions.

A Zinc-Citrate Metal-Organic Framework-Based Adaptable Hydrogen Sulfide Delivery System for Regulating Neuroregeneration Microenvironment in Spinal Cord Injury.

Spinal cord regeneration is a highly intricate physiological process. A material designed for a single function may struggle to swiftly adapt to a delicate regulatory microenvironment, which can cause delays in nerve regeneration and limit functional recovery. To address this, we have devised a multifunctional tissue engineering approach that uses endogenous reactive oxygen species (ROS) production to trigger the on-demand release of hydrogen sulfide (HS) at the injury site.

Extend m/z Range of External Ion Injection Into Ion Trap/TOFMS: SIMION Analysis.

Ion trap usually serves as a TOF pusher region in ion trap time-of-flight mass spectrometer (IT/TOF), achieving benefits of high duty cycle, MS/MS capability, and high mass resolution. While a short ion trap rod length improves TOF resolution, it limits the mass range in coaxial IT/TOF. Through a computational study based on SIMION simulations, this work systematically investigates the influence of geometric parameters (trap rod length) and voltage parameters (bias DC voltage, end-cap electrode voltage) on the mass range of coaxial IT-TOF systems.

Microindentation reveals softening of the equatorial and anterior sclera during early myopia development in tree shrew eyes.

Myopia has reached epidemic levels worldwide and significantly increases the risk for blinding diseases such as glaucoma, making it a pressing global health concern. Myopia is commonly associated with biomechanical weakening and remodeling of the sclera, resulting in an excessively elongated eye relative to its optical system. The exact regions of scleral remodeling and tissue softening remain unclear.

Clinical features and nursing strategies of reexploration for hematomas after thyroid surgery: insights from a 7-year single-center study in China.

Objective: To explore clinical characteristics of postoperative hemorrhage following thyroid or parathyroid surgery, and to discuss the nursing strategies for its prevention.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on all patients who underwent thyroid or parathyroid surgery from February 2016 to September 2023. The clinical data of patients who experienced postoperative hemorrhage and required reoperation were collected and analyzed.