Ghost Imaging Lidar via Sparsity Constraints in Real Atmosphere

We present a series of results acquired at a 2-kilometer distance using our lidar system under several weather conditions, clear, cloudy, light rain, moderately foggy, and night. The experimental results show that ghost imaging lidar via spar-sity constraints can realize imaging in all these weather conditions.

Ganoderma lucidum spore oil(GLSO),a novel antioxidant,extends the average life span in Drosophila melanogaster

In ancient China,Ganoderma lucidum was believed to be a medical fungus that could increase lifespan.Recently,pharmacologic studies have found that polysaccharide peptides and triterpenoids extracted from Ganoderma lucidum have various physiological effects as active compounds.However,the effects of spore oil isolated from Ganoderma lucidum remains unknown.In this study,the biological effects of Ganoderma lucidum spore oil(GLSO)were evaluated using a Drosophila melanogaster model.Compared with untreated groups,groups treated with GLSO had significantly longer average and maximum lifespan in both normal conditions and under oxidative stress.The activities of various antioxidant enzymes were measured to determine the antioxidant effect of GLSO.GLSO treatment markedly enhanced total superoxide dismutase(SOD)and catalase(CAT)activity and decreased levels of malondialdehyde(MDA).Further,we found dose-dependent increases in the mRNA expression of Cu,Zn-SOD,Mn-SOD,and CAT in GLSO-treated groups.These results suggest that GLSO may effectively eliminate free radicals and extend lifespan in Drosophila.Future work should investigate the value of GLSO as a functional food for the prevention of aging in larger animal models.

Triaxial test on glass beads simulating coarse-grained soil

It is feasible to study the mechanical characteristics of coarse-grained soil by simulated granular materials such as glass beads.In this paper,3 mm diameter glass beads are used to conduct drained and undrained triaxial tests under different confining pressures to explore their strength,deformation and critical state characteristics.Specifically,the influence of drainage and confining pressure on the stick-slip phenomenon of glass beads is reported.The experimental findings from triaxial tests show that the stress-strain relationship of glass beads softens when the confining pressure is high.Under the undrained condition,the initial modulus increases with the increase in the confining pressure.In contrast,it is not significantly affected by the confining pressure in the drained condition.It is quite evident that the glass beads hardly contract during the shearing process,and their stress path is approximately a segmented straight line.The slope of the critical state line under the undrained condition is greater than that under the drained condition,and the friction angle of the glass beads under the undrained and drained conditions is calculated to be 28.1and 29.5,respectively.The phenomenon of stick-slip has been depicted for the different test conditions,and the stick-slip amplitude linearly increases with the confining pressure,especially in the undrained condition.It is also found that the maximum energy released from the phenomenon of stick-slip increases linearly with the confining pressure.

Neuroinflammation Mediates Faster Brachial Plexus Regeneration in Subjects with Cerebral Injury

Our previous investigation suggested that faster seventh cervical nerve(C7)regeneration occurs in patients with cerebral injury undergoing contralateral C7 transfer.This finding needed further verification,and the mechanism remained largely unknown.Here,Tinel’s test revealed faster C7 regeneration in patients with cerebral injury,which was further confirmed in mice by electrophysiological recordings and histological analysis.Furthermore,we identified an altered systemic inflammatory response that led to the transformation of macrophage polarization as a mechanism underlying the increased nerve regeneration in patients with cerebral injury.In mice,we showed that,as a contributing factor,serum amyloid protein A1(SAA1)promoted C7 regeneration and interfered with macrophage polarization in vivo.Our results indicate that altered inflammation promotes the regenerative capacity of the C7 nerve by altering macrophage behavior.SAA1 may be a therapeutic target to improve the recovery of injured peripheral nerves.

Restoring After Central Nervous System Injuries:Neural Mechanisms and Translational Applications of Motor Recovery

Central nervous system(CNS)injuries,including stroke,traumatic brain injury,and spinal cord injury,are leading causes of long-term disability.It is estimated that more than half of the survivors of severe unilateral injury are unable to use the denervated limb.Previous studies have focused on neuroprotective interventions in the affected hemisphere to limit brain lesions and neurorepair measures to promote recovery.However,the ability to increase plasticity in the injured brain is restricted and difficult to improve.Therefore,over several decades,researchers have been prompted to enhance the compensation by the unaffected hemisphere.Animal experiments have revealed that regrowth of ipsilateral descending fibers from the unaffected hemisphere to denervated motor neurons plays a significant role in the restoration of motor function.In addition,several clinical treatments have been designed to restore ipsilateral motor control,including brain stimulation,nerve transfer surgery,and brain–computer interface systems.Here,we comprehensively review the neural mechanisms as well as translational applications of ipsilateral motor control upon rehabilitation after CNS injuries.