Mechanism of oil-solid interface adhesion in micro-scale flow within shale oil reservoirs by LIU Xiaoyu, HUANG Zhenkai, ZAN Ling, JIANG Zhigao, NIU Jun, LUN Zengmin

“…Through detailed analysis of the mineral compositions， pore structures， and fluid characteristics of shale， the flow patterns of shale oil and the oil-solid interface adhesion mechanism in different types of shale were revealed by atomic force microscopy （AFM） and laser confocal microscopy. …”
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A combined adjuvant and ferritin nanocage based mucosal vaccine against Streptococcus pneumoniae induces protective immune responses in a murine model by Tien Duc Nguyen, Hoang Duy Le, Giang Chau Dang, Hyun Seok Jung, Yoonjoo Choi, Koemchhoy Khim, Young Kim, Shee Eun Lee, Joon Haeng Rhee

“…Abstract Protein nanocages are multimeric structures that can be engineered to mimic the molecular conformation of microorganisms. …”
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Revealing disorder parameter and deformation electron density using electron diffraction by Weixiao Lin, Zefan Xue, Wenjun Cui, Andreas Kulovits, Hao Ren, Wen Zhao, Jinsong Wu, Gustaaf Van Tendeloo, Jörg Wiezorek, Xiahan Sang

“…Although quantitative convergent beam electron diffraction (QCBED) is widely employed for electron density measurements in ordered crystals, its applicability to disordered structures, where the translational symmetry of the electrostatic potential is broken, remains uncertain. …”
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Entanglement-controlled vectorial meta-holography by Sheng Ye, Yue Han, Li-Zheng Liu, Weiping Wan, Ruiqi Wang, Mingna Xun, Qiang Li, Qihuang Gong, Jianwei Wang, Yan Li

“…Abstract Metasurfaces can precisely manipulate the amplitude, phase, and polarization of incident light through subwavelength structures, greatly advancing the quantum meta-holographic imaging. …”
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Vehicle speed measurement method using monocular cameras by Hao Lian, Meian Li, Ting Li, Yongan Zhang, Yanyu Shi, Yikun Fan, Wenqian Yang, Huilin Jiang, Peng Zhou, Haibo Wu

“…Finally, the algorithm is combined with You Only Look Once version 7 (YOLOv7) and Deep Simple Online and Realtime Tracking (DeepSORT) algorithms, integrating multiple model structures to optimize the network, achieving precise multi-target speed measurement. …”
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Sequence signatures and mRNA concentration can explain two‐thirds of protein abundance variation in a human cell line by Christine Vogel, Raquel de Sousa Abreu, Daijin Ko, Shu‐Yun Le, Bruce A Shapiro, Suzanne C Burns, Devraj Sandhu, Daniel R Boutz, Edward M Marcotte, Luiz O Penalva

“…Sequence features related to translation and protein degradation have an impact similar to that of mRNA abundance, and their combined contribution explains two‐thirds of protein abundance variation. mRNA sequence lengths, amino‐acid properties, upstream open reading frames and secondary structures in the 5′ untranslated region (UTR) were the strongest individual correlates of protein concentrations. …”
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Assessment of Seismic Hazard Potential for a Geothermal Field: A Case Study in West Texas by Victor Salles, Guo-Chin Dino Huang, Katerine Vallejo, Peter Eichhubl, Shuvajit Bhattacharya, Alexandros Savvaidis

“…Manual review and relocation using NonLinLoc and hierarchical clustering with GrowClust3D revealed seven seismic clusters: four clusters align with mapped Quaternary faults, whereas three clusters correspond to previously unrecognized seismogenic structures. These results demonstrate that advanced ML techniques can enhance earthquake detection and refine the understanding of regional seismicity. …”
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An extinct clade of the basal Epitheliozoa: phylogenetic position and implication of the enigmatic Cambrian chancelloriids by Hao Yun, Xingliang Zhang, Glenn A. Brock, Jian Han, Luoyang Li, Bing Pan, Guoxiang Li, Joachim Reitner

“…Here we show new exceptionally-preserved fossils from the 518-million-year-old Chengjiang biota of China, which corroborate the unique bauplan pattern of chancelloriids, and reveal exquisite integument microstructures including tiny protuberances and associated wrinkle-like structures that are interpreted to be related to epithelial contractions. …”
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An Innovative Approach for Locating and Evaluating Subsurface Pathways for Nitrogen Loss by C.L. Walthall, T.J. Gish, C.S.T. Daughtry, W.P. Dulaney, K.-J.S. Kung, G. McCarty, D. Timlin, J. T. Angier, P. Buss, P. R. Houser

“…A sampling strategy based on ground-penetrating radar (GPR) mapping of subsurface structures coupled with near real-time soil moisture data, surface topography, remotely sensed imagery, and a geographic information system (GIS) appears to offer a means of accurately identifying subsurface preferential flow pathways. …”
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A Scoping Review of Sarcoglycan Expression in Non-Muscle Organs: Beyond Muscles by Fabiana Nicita, Josè Freni, Antonio Centofanti, Angelo Favaloro, Davide Labellarte, Giuseppina Cutroneo, Michele Runci Anastasi, Giovanna Vermiglio

“…By analyzing evidence from both animal models and human studies, the review highlights the widespread presence of SG subunits in organs, including the nervous system, glands, adipose tissue, oral mucosa, retina, and other structures, with distinct regional and cell-type-specific patterns. …”
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Different Biomechanical Cell Behaviors in an Epithelium Drive Collective Epithelial Cell Extrusion by Lakshmi Balasubramaniam, Shreyansh Jain, Tien Dang, Emilie Lagoutte, René Marc Mège, Philippe Chavrier, Benoit Ladoux, Carine Rossé

“…Abstract In vertebrates, many organs, such as the kidney and the mammary gland form ductal structures based on the folding of epithelial sheets. …”
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Interaction of <i>Acanthamoeba</i> T5 with a Vero Cell Culture: An Exploratory Study Using Live-Cell Imaging and Confocal Microscopy by Elizabeth Abrahams-Sandi, Mónica Prado-Porras, Johan Alvarado-Ocampo, Jacob Lorenzo-Morales, Lissette Retana-Moreira

“…Additionally, we observed the formation of digitiform phagocytic structures through which the nuclear material of the target cell appears to be specifically sucked by the amoeba without the involvement of any lytic mechanism. …”
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The Anatomy of the Atrioventricular Node by Robert H. Anderson, Damián Sánchez-Quintana, Jorge Nevado-Medina, Diane E. Spicer, Justin T. Tretter, Wouter H. Lamers, Zihan Hu, Andrew C. Cook, Eduardo Back Sternick, Demosthenes G. Katritsis

“…There are several reasons for this alleged mystery, not least the marked variability in structure between different species. Lack of detailed knowledge of the location of the node relative to the atrial and ventricular septal structures has also contributed to previous misunderstandings. …”
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Izatizone in veterinary medicine and medicine by O. I. Lisniak, B. V. Gutyj, B. D. Kordys, R. M. Fedin, M. L. Zastryzhna, T. P. Yaremchuk, O. V. Semiion-Lutsyshyn, L. V. Loziuk, R. M. Loziuk, T. O. Lisniak

“…The development of structurally profiled preparations and the study of molecular recognition between three-dimensional structures have become an integral part of the modern search for drugs. …”
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From Basic to Breakthroughs: The Journey of Microfluidic Devices in Hydrogel Droplet Generation by Gabriela Hinojosa-Ventura, José Manuel Acosta-Cuevas, Carlos Arnulfo Velázquez-Carriles, Diego E. Navarro-López, Miguel Ángel López-Alvarez, Néstor D. Ortega-de la Rosa, Jorge Manuel Silva-Jara

“…Hydrogel particles are essential in biological applications because of their distinctive capacity to retain water and encapsulate active molecules within their three-dimensional structure. Typical particle sizes range from nanometers (10–500 nm) to micrometers (1–500 µm), depending on the specific application and method of preparation. …”
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Lightweight and high performance nano-cellular poly(lactic acid)/poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate) foams characterized by high volume expansion ratio by Yan Wang, Yibing Chai, Linyan Wang, Guijiang Zhang, Kesong Yu, Xiaoke Sun, Enle Ji

“…It could be concluded that the composite foams possessing optimal cell structures were prepared under 113 °C with 3 wt% P34HB content. …”
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Biofilm formation by the host microbiota: a protective shield against immunity and its implication in cancer by Elena Montanari, Giancarla Bernardo, Valentino Le Noci, Martina Anselmi, Serenella M. Pupa, Elda Tagliabue, Michele Sommariva, Lucia Sfondrini

“…Abstract Human-resident microbes typically cluster into biofilms - structurally organized communities embedded within a matrix of self-produced extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) that serves as a protective shield. …”
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Hybrid Uracil Derivatives with Caffeine and Gramine Obtained via Click Chemistry as Potential Antioxidants and Inhibitors of Plant Pathogens by Milda Szlaużys, Kamil Ostrowski, Damian Nowak, Wiesław Prukała, Justyna Starzyk, Beata Jasiewicz, Lucyna Mrówczyńska

“…A series of novel hybrid uracil derivatives incorporating the natural alkaloids caffeine or gramine, linked via 1,2,3-triazole ring, were synthetized using click chemistry. The structures of the obtained compounds were confirmed by spectroscopic methods, including ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, FT-IR, and mass spectrometry. …”
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Temperature-triggered liquid metal actuators for fluid manipulation by leveraging phase transition control by Hongda Lu, Jiayi Yang, Mengqing Zhao, Qingtian Zhang, Jialu Wang, Xiangbo Zhou, Yipu Guo, Liping Gong, Zexin Chen, Shi-Yang Tang, Weihua Li

“…Liquid metal (LM) demonstrates excellent flow pumping performance due to its simple structure and the electrocapillary effect under an electric field. …”
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Intercalating Graphite‐Based Na‐Ion Battery Anodes with Integrated Magnetite by Rukshan Karunarathna, Harsha Ranasinghe Arachchige, Shadeepa Karunarathne, W. Parakrama Sanjeewa Lakshitha Wijesinghe, Chanaka Sandaruwan, M. M. M. Prasanga Gayanath Mantilaka, Yasun Y. Kannangara, Amr M. Abdelkader

“…The methodologies investigated in deriving suitable anode structures for SIBs are found to be either less effective, expensive, or rather too complex in most cases. …”
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