Tunable synthesis of atomic one-dimensional V x Te y magnets within single-walled carbon nanotubes by Xuhua Lan, Lin Geng, Zhen Zhang, Yunfei Li, Jian Yuan, Chen-Xu Zhou, Song Huang, Ziyi Hu, Jing Li, Chengpeng Yang, Yong Zhang, Zhaochuan Fan, Dan Tian, Xiaoxu Zhao, Qingwen Li, Lixing Kang

“…Density functional theory (DFT) calculations indicate that these diverse V x Te y phases exhibit different intrinsic electronic structures, which correspond to ferromagnetic, antiferromagnetic, and non-magnetic properties. …”
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Ferritin and Encapsulin Nanoparticles as Effective Vaccine Delivery Systems: Boosting the Immunogenicity of the African Swine Fever Virus C129R Protein by Yue Zhang, Yi Ru, Longhe Zhao, Rongzeng Hao, Yang Yang, Yajun Li, Rong Zhang, Chenghui Jiang, Haixue Zheng

“…To address this limitation, coupling antigens with nanoparticles has emerged as a promising strategy for enhancing immune responses by mimicking pathogen structures and improving antigen presentation. This study evaluated the stability of ferritin (F-nps) and encapsulin (E-nps) nanoparticles and their efficient uptake by bone-marrow-derived dendritic cells (BMDCs) in vitro. …”
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Recovery of End-of-Life Building Materials: Thermal Decomposition and Phase Transformation of Chrysotile in Asbestos-Containing Fiber Cement Boards by António Curado, Leonel J. R. Nunes, Arlete Carvalho, João Abrantes, Eduarda Lima, Mário Tomé

“…Results show that, while grinding reduces particle size, it does not eliminate fibrous structures; however, thermal treatment above 1000 °C fully converts chrysotile into forsterite and enstatite, eliminating health risks and enabling material reuse. …”
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Topology meets time-reversal symmetry breaking in FeSe1−x Te x superconductors by Masaki Roppongi, Yipeng Cai, Koki Ogawa, Supeng Liu, Guoqiang Zhao, Mohamed Oudah, Takenori Fujii, Kumpei Imamura, Shengjie Fang, Kota Ishihara, Kenichiro Hashimoto, Kohei Matsuura, Yuta Mizukami, Mathew Pula, Cyrus Young, Igor Marković, Douglas A. Bonn, Takao Watanabe, Aichi Yamashita, Yoshikazu Mizuguchi, Graeme M. Luke, Kenji M. Kojima, Yasutomo J. Uemura, Takasada Shibauchi

“…This signifies a TRSB superconducting state in the bulk, revealing the convergence of unconventional TRSB superconductivity with topologically nontrivial electronic structures in FeSe1−x Te x . Given the relatively high T c and the tunability of the Fermi level through chemical substitution, iron-chalcogenide superconductors offer an intriguing platform for investigating the synergy between topological superconductivity and TRSB.…”
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Erythrocyte Extracellular Vesicles Amalgamate into the Hair and Skin to Maintain Homeostasis by Zeyuan Cao, Peiyi Li, Manjin Zhang, Simin Cai, Na Li, Mingtao Luo, Yinghui Li, Haolin Wu, Xueli Mao, Ruibao Ren, Hongju Xie, Songtao Shi

“…In summary, we identify a previously unknown role of erythrocytes in amalgamating into hair structures and reveal a new therapeutic approach using erythrocyte EVs to promote hair regeneration in AGA patients.…”
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Inverse Design of Plasmonic Nanostructures Using Machine Learning for Optimized Prediction of Physical Parameters by Luana S. P. Maia, Darlan A. Barroso, Aêdo B. Silveira, Waleska F. Oliveira, André Galembeck, Carlos Alexandre R. Fernandes, Dayse G. C. Bandeira, Benoit Cluzel, Auzuir R. Alexandria, Glendo F. Guimarães

“…However, the efficient design of these structures, considering the complex relationship between geometry, material, and optical response, remains a challenge. …”
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Estimation of Longitudinal and Transverse Elastic Moduli of Native Brazilian Woods by Static Bending Tests by Fabricio da Silva Aguiar, Guilherme dos Santos Silva, Herisson Ferreira dos Santos, Elvys Dias Reis, Francisco Antonio Rocco Lahr, André Luis Christoforo

“…Wood plays an essential role in civil construction due to its structural and sustainable properties. The longitudinal (E) and the transverse (G) modulus of elasticity are crucial for designing beams under bending, where combined deformations occur due to normal and shear stresses. …”
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Autoantibodies Affect Brain Density Reduction in Nonneuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients by Jian Xu, Yuqi Cheng, Aiyun Lai, Zhaoping Lv, Robert A. A. Campbell, Hongjun Yu, Chunrong Luo, Baoci Shan, Lin Xu, Xiufeng Xu

“…Ninety-five NPSLE patients without obvious cerebral deficits, as determined by conventional MRI, as well as 89 control subjects, underwent high-resolution structural MRI. Whole-brain density of grey matter (GMD) and white matter (WMD) were calculated for each individual, and correlations between the brain density, symptom severity, immunosuppressive agent (ISA), and autoantibody levels were assessed. …”
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Mapping early corpus callosum development to identify neurodevelopmental risk by Boyang Mao, Hongxi Zhang, Haitao Wang, Zhi Yang

“…This study investigated early childhood corpus callosum development, a critical process for cognitive maturation and implicated in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), using sex-specific growth curve models. Structural MRI data from 295 typically developing children (TDC; aged 1–6 years) were used to model age- and sex-dependent changes in ten morphometric parameters, including subregion volumes and midsagittal plane features. …”
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The Influence Mechanism of Dissolved Organic Matter on the Photocatalytic Oxidation of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products by Jie Wang, Minyi Zhu, Anli Sun, Rongfang Yuan, Huilun Chen, Beihai Zhou

“…The adsorption of PPCPs on photocatalysts is achieved by competitive adsorption or by providing more adsorption sites. DOM modifies the structural properties of photocatalysts through mechanisms such as ligand exchange, intermolecular forces, electrostatic forces, and hydrophobic interactions. …”
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Improving adhesive bonding of short carbon fiber thermoplastic composites to aluminum alloys with a hybrid laser-plasma surface modification strategy by Brodey Z. Lu, Yao Qiao, Ethan K. Nickerson, Yongsoon Shin, Gabrielle M. Schuler, Nate L. Brown, Nathan L. Canfield, Kevin L. Simmons

“…This study provides new insights into developing surface modification methods for achieving strong metal–CFRTP adhesive joints, aimed at lightweighting structural components in automotive, aerospace, and other applications.…”
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Research progress of intelligent testing technology and evaluation methods for subgrade engineering by Guojun Cai, Hongliang Tian, Lulu Liu, Xiaoyan Liu, Songyu Liu

“…Subgrade engineering is a fundamental aspect of infrastructure construction in China. As the primary structural element responsible for bearing and distributing traffic loads, the subgrade must not only withstand the substantial pressures exerted by vehicles, trains, and other forms of transportation, but also efficiently transfer these loads to the underlying foundation, ensuring the stability and longevity of the roadway. …”
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Characteristics and ecological effects of dissolved organic matter released by the main causative macroalgae of green and golden tides in the yellow sea by Tao Zhang, Tao Zhang, Junhui Sui, Xunjie Huo, Biqing Wen, Jiayuan Ren, Shihu Li, Shihu Li, Xiaocong Chen, Xiaocong Chen

“…Significant differences in the quantity and rate of DOM and nutrient release were observed due to structural differences between the two macroalgae. Carbohydrates constitute the major component of the released organic matter and are rapidly utilized by microbes for growth and reproduction. …”
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Psilocybin’s acute and persistent brain effects: a precision imaging drug trial by Subha Subramanian, Travis Rick Reneau, Demetrius Perry, Ravi Chacko, Timothy O. Laumann, Karin Flavin, Christine Horan, Julie Schweiger, Nicholas Metcalf, Eric J. Lenze, Abraham Z. Snyder, Nico U. F. Dosenbach, Ginger Nicol, Joshua S. Siegel

“…This dataset includes resting state (using advanced high-resolution multi-echo fMRI), task fMRI, structural, and diffusion basis spectral imaging as well as assessments of subjective experience. …”
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Nanotechnology-Based Cardiac Targeting and Direct Cardiac Reprogramming: The Betrothed by Fabiana Passaro, Gianluca Testa, Luigi Ambrosone, Ciro Costagliola, Carlo Gabriele Tocchetti, Francesca di Nezza, Michele Russo, Flora Pirozzi, Pasquale Abete, Tommaso Russo, Domenico Bonaduce

“…Potentially, all the mediators and structural molecules involved in the fibrotic process could be selectively targeted by nanocarriers, but to date, only few experiences have been made in cardiac research. …”
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Design, Synthesis, and Antitumor Biological Evaluation of Galaxamide and Its Analogs by Yanyan Guo, Huixia Fan, Zhiqiang Luo, Jian Yang, Guodu Liu

“…This unique cyclo-pentapeptide offered a fresh skeleton for structural modifications. Herein, galaxamide and its 23 analogs (<b>Gala01</b>~<b>Gala24</b>) were designed and synthesized by substituting <i>D</i>-leucine with various proteinogenic amino acids or altering the amino acid configuration using the “3 + 2” strategy, and the in vitro antitumor activity of these cyclopeptides was studied utilizing the CCK-8 assay against two human tumor cell lines (A549 and K562) and one human normal cell line (293T). …”
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Challenges in the surveillance and control of mosquito-borne diseases in Europe and United States. The perspective from public health experts. by Luigi Sedda, Elizabeth Wrench, Thomas C. Moore, Kaitlyn Wolfe, Julie-Anne A. Tangena, Heidi E. Brown

“…The interviewees highlighted the differences in surveillance and control guidelines between the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which reflect structural political differences between the European Union and United States. …”
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Affinity‐Based Isolation and One‐Pot Analysis of Extracellular Vesicles from Biofluids Using Phase Separated Zwitterionic Coacervates by Francesca Torrini, Roberto Frigerio, Jonathan Garlipp, Philippe Lenzen, Karl Normak, Carolina Paganini, Marina Cretich, Alessandro Gori, Paolo Arosio

“…This strategy is applied to pull down, concentrate, and release EVs from urine samples with high yields while retaining their structural integrity. This approach effectively separates EVs from lipoproteins, a challenging task for conventional separation techniques. …”
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A New Customized Measurement System for a Non-Contact, Enhanced Thermometric Method by Luca Evangelisti, Edoardo De Cristo, Salvatore Monteleone, Claudia Guattari, Paola Gori, Ivan Pini, Tullio de Rubeis, Dario Ambrosini

“…Developed as an affordable alternative to conventional contact-based techniques, it is suitable for historical buildings, where invasive sensors could compromise structural integrity. The system integrates real-time data acquisition, remote access via a web-based interface, and automated data processing, enhancing both usability and efficiency. …”
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Callerya Atropurpurea shells derived nitrogen doped carbon quantum dots of electrodes for symmetrical and asymmetrical supercapacitors by Abdulrahman Oyekanmi Adeleke, Mohd Arif Dar, Temitope T. Dele-Afolabi, R. C. Omar, Rasykin Roslan, Akil Ahmad, Ebrahim Mahmoudi, Chua Siew Fen, Ali Orozi Sougui, Mohammed B. Alshammari

“…Herein, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) were produced via self-doping using urea as a nitrogen source. The structural, functional, and morphological properties of the doped active materials were examined using X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. …”
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