Spin Dynamics and Phonons in Chromites CoCr_(2)O_(4)and MnCr_(2)O_(4)

Spinel compounds are of great interest in both fundamental and application-oriented perspectives due to the geometric magnetic frustration inherent to their lattice and the resulting complex magnetic states.Here,we applied x-ray diffraction,magnetization,heat capacity and powder inelastic neutron scattering measurements,along with theoretical calculations,to study the exotic properties of chromite-spinel oxides CoCr_(2)O_(4) and MnCr_(2)O_(4).The temperature dependence of the phonon spectra provides an insight into the correlation between oxygen motion and the magnetic order,as well as the magnetoelectric effect in the ground state of MnCr_(2)O_(4).Moreover,spin-wave excitations in CoCr_(2)O_(4) and MnCr_(2)O_(4) are compared with Heisenberg model calculations.This approach enables the precise determination of exchange energies and offers a comprehensive understanding of the spin dynamics and relevant exchange interactions in complicated spiral spin ordering.

OmicsSuite: a customized and pipelined suite for analysis and visualization of multi-omics big data

With the advancements in high-throughput sequencing technologies such as Illumina,PacBio,and 10X Genomics platforms,and gas/liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry,large volumes of biological data in multiple formats can now be obtained through multi-omics analysis.Bioinformatics is constantly evolving and seeking breakthroughs to solve multi-omics problems;however,it is challenging for most experimental biologists to analyse data using command-line interfaces,coding,and scripting.Based on experience with multi-omics,we have developed OmicsSuite,a desktop suite that comprehensively integrates statistics and multi-omics analysis and visualization.The suite has 175 sub-applications in 12 categories,including Sequence,Statistics,Algorithm,Genomics,Transcriptomics,Enrichment,Proteomics,Metabolomics,Clinical,Microorganism,Single Cell,and Table Operation.We created the user interface with Sequence View,Table View,and intelligent components based on JavaFX and the popular Shiny framework.The multi-omics analysis functions were developed based on BioJava and 300+packages provided by the R CRAN and Bioconductor communities,and it encompasses over 3000 adjustable parameter interfaces.OmicsSuite can directly read multi-omics raw data in FastA,FastQ,Mutation Annotation Format,mzML,Matrix,and HDF5 formats,and the programs emphasize data transfer directions and pipeline analysis functions.OmicsSuite can produce pre-publication images and tables,allowing users to focus on biological aspects.OmicsSuite offersmulti-omics step-by-step workflows that can be easily applied to horticultural plant breeding and molecular mechanism studies in plants.It enables researchers to freely explore the molecular information contained in multi-omics big data(Source:https://github.com/OmicsSuite/,Website:https://omicssuite.github.io,v1.3.9).

Cysteine dioxygenase and taurine are essential for embryo implantation by involving in E2-ERαand P_(4)-PR signaling in mouse

Background Taurine performs multiple physiological functions,and the maintenance of taurine level for most mammals relies on active uptake from diet and endogenous taurine synthesis through its synthesis enzymes,including cysteine dioxygenase(CDO).In addition,uterus tissue and uterus fluid are rich in to urine,and to urine synthesis is regulated by estrogen(E2)and progesterone(P_(4)),the key hormones priming embryo-uterine crosstalk during embryo implantation,but the functional interactions and mechanisms among which are largely unknown.The present study was thus proposed to identify the effects of CDO and taurine on embryo implantation and related mechanisms by using Cdo knockout(KO)and ovariectomy(OVX)mouse models.Results The uterine CDO expression was assayed from the first day of plugging(d 1)to d 8 and the results showed that CDO expression level increased from d 1 to d 4,followed by a significant decline on d 5 and persisted to d 8,which was highly correlated with serum and uterine taurine levels,and serum P_(4) concentration.Next,Cdo KO mouse was established by CRISPER/Cas9.It was showed that Cdo deletion sharply decreased the taurine levels both in serum and uterus tissue,causing implantation defects and severe subfertility.However,the implantation defects in Cdo KO mice were partly rescued by the taurine supplementation.In addition,Cdo deletion led to a sharp decrease in the expressions of P_(4)receptor(PR)and its responsive genes Ihh,Hoxa10 and Hand2.Although the expression of uterine estrogen receptor(ERa)had no significant change,the levels of ERa induced genes(Muc1,Ltf)during the implantation window were upregulated after Cdo deletion.These accompanied by the suppression of stroma cell proliferation.Meanwhile,E2inhibited CDO expression through ERa and P_(4)upregulated CDO expression through PR.Conclusion The present study firstly demonstrates that taurine and CDO play prominent roles in uterine receptivity and embryo implantation by involving in E2-ERa and P_(4)-PR signaling.These are crucial for our understanding the mechanism of embryo implantation,and infer that taurine is a potential agent for improving reproductive efficiency of livestock industry and reproductive medicine.

Association betweenITGA2 C807T polymorphism and gastric cancer risk

AIM： To evaluate the impact of the ITGA2 gene polymorphism on gastric cancer risk. METHODS： A hospital-based case-control study was conducted, including 307 gastric cancer patients and 307 age- and gender-matched control subjects. The genotypes were identified by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism assay. RESULTS： The frequencies of the wild and variant genotypes in cases were significantly different from those of controls （P = 0.019）. Compared with individuals with the wild genotype CC, subjects with the variant genotypes （CT ＋ IT） had a significantly higher risk of gastric cancer （adjusted odds ratio = 1.57, 95% CI = 1.13-2.17, P = 0.007）. In stratified analyses, the elevated gastric cancer risk was especially evident in older individuals aged 〉 58 years, nonsmokers and rural subjects. Further analyses revealed that the variant genotypes were associated with poor tumor differentiation and adjacent organ invasion in the sub-analysis of gastric cancer patients. CONCLUSION： The ITGA2 gene C807T polymorphism may be associated with an increased risk of gastric cancer, differentiation and invasion of gastric cancer.

Mechanically activated starch magnetic microspheres for Cd(Ⅱ)adsorption from aqueous solution

Magnetic starch microspheres(AAM-MSM)were synthesized via an inverse emulsion graft copolymerization by using mechanically activated cassava starch(MS)as a crude material,acrylic acid(AA)and acrylamide(AM)as graft copolymer monomers,and methyl methacrylate(MMA)as the dispersing agent and used as an adsorbent for the removal of Cd(Ⅱ)ions from aqueous solution.Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),and vibrating sample magnetometry(VSM)were used to characterize the AAM-MSM adsorbent.The results indicated that AA,AM,and MMA were grafted to the MS,and the Fe_(3)O_(4) nanoparticles were encapsulated in the AAM-MSM adsorbent microspheres.The adsorbent exhibited a smooth surface,uniform size,and good sphericity because of the addition of the MMA and provided more adsorption sites for the Cd(Ⅱ)ions.The maximum adsorption capacity of Cd(Ⅱ)on the AAM-MSM was 39.98 mg·g^(-1).The adsorbents were superparamagnetic,and the saturation magnetization was 16.7 A·m^(2)·kg^(-1).Additionally,the adsorption isotherms and kinetics of the adsorption process were further investigated.The process of Cd(Ⅱ)ions adsorbed onto the AAM-MSM could be described more favorably by the pseudo-second-order kinetic and Langmuir isothermal adsorption models,which suggested that the chemical reaction process dominated the adsorption process for the Cd(Ⅱ)and chemisorption was the rate-controlling step during the Cd(Ⅱ)removal process.

Endoplasmic reticulum stress-induced apoptosis in intestinal epithelial cells:a feed-back regulation by mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1(mTORC1)

Background: Endoplasmic reticulum(ER) stress is associated with multiple pathological processes of intestinal diseases. Despite a critical role of mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1(m TORC1) in regulating cellular stress response, the crosstalk between m TORC1 and ER stress signaling and its contribution to the intestinal barrier function is unknown.Results: In the present study, we showed that intestinal epithelial cells(IEC-6) incubated with tunicamycin led to caspase-3-dependent apoptotic cell death. The induction of cell death was accompanied by activation of unfolded protein response as evidenced by increased protein levels for Bi P, p-IRE1α, p-e IF2α, p-JNK, and CHOP. Further study demonstrated that tunicamycin-induced cell death was enhanced by rapamycin, a specific inhibitor of m TORC1.Consistently, tunicamycin decreased transepithelial electrical resistance(TEER) and increased permeability of the cells. These effects of tunicamycin were exacerbated by m TORC1 inhibitor.Conclusions: Taken together, the data presented here identified a previously unknown crosstalk between an unfold protein response and m TORC1 signaling in the intestinal epithelium. This feed-back loop regulation on ER stress signaling by m TORC1 is critical for cell survival and intestinal permeability in epithelial cells.

Coexistence of Quasi-two-dimensional Superconductivity and Tunable Kondo Lattice in a van der Waals Superconductor

Realization of Kondo lattice in superconducting van der Waals materials not only provides a unique opportunity for tuning the Kondo lattice behavior by electrical gating or intercalation,but also is helpful for further understanding the heavy fermion superconductivity.Here we report a low-temperature and vector-magneticfield scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy study on a superconducting compound(4Hb-TaS_(2))with alternate stacking of 1T-TaS_(2)and 1H-TaS_(2)layers.We observe the quasi-two-dimensional superconductivity in the 1H-TaS_(2)layer with anisotropic response to the in-plane and out-of-plane magnetic fields.In the 1T-TaS_(2)layer,we detect the Kondo resonance peak that results from the Kondo screening of the unpaired electrons in the Star-of-David clusters.We also find that the intensity of the Kondo resonance peak is sensitive to its relative position with the Fermi level,and it can be significantly enhanced when it is further shifted towards the Fermi level by evaporating Pb atoms onto the 1T-TaS_(2)surface.Our results not only are important for fully understanding the electronic properties of 4Hb-TaS_(2),but also pave the way for creating tunable Kondo lattice in the superconducting van der Waals materials.

DNA repair-and nucleotide metabolism-related genes exhibit differential CHG methylation patterns in natural and synthetic polyploids (Brassica napus L.)

Polyploidization plays a crucial role in the evolution of angiosperm species.Almost all newly formed polyploids encounter genetic or epigenetic instabilities.However,the molecular mechanisms contributing to genomic instability in synthetic polyploids have not been clearly elucidated.Here,we performed a comprehensive transcriptomic and methylomic analysis of natural and synthetic polyploid rapeseeds(Brassica napus).Our results showed that the CHG methylation levels of synthetic rapeseed in different genomic contexts(genes,transposon regions,and repeat regions)were signi fi cantly lower than those of natural rapeseed.The total number and length of CHG-DMRs between natural and synthetic polyploids were much greater than those of CG-DMRs and CHH-DMRs,and the genes overlapping with these CHG-DMRs were signi fi cantly enriched in DNA damage repair and nucleotide metabolism pathways.These results indicated that CHG methylation may be more sensitive than CG and CHH methylation in regulating the stability of the polyploid genome of B.napus.In addition,many genes involved in DNA damage repair,nucleotide metabolism,and cell cycle control were significantly differentially expressed between natural and synthetic rapeseeds.Our results highlight that the genes related to DNA repair and nucleotide metabolism display differential CHG methylation patterns between natural and synthetic polyploids and reveal the potential connection between the genomic instability of polyploid plants with DNA methylation defects and dysregulation of the DNA repair system.In addition,it was found that the maintenance of CHG methylation in B.napus might be partially regulated by MET1.Our study provides novel insights into the establishment and evolution of polyploid plants and offers a potentialidea for improving the genomic stability of newly formed Brassica polyploids.

Research on Virtual Reality 3D Exhibition Hall based on the Smart Campus of Geely University

With the support of Geely college,this study aims to solve the problem that teachers and students’works cannot be displayed under special circumstances.Using this set of applications breaks through many conditions such as time and region,shows learning style to teachers and students and the outside world,and provides a way for knowledge dissemination and sharing.

Laser Powder Bed Fusion of Beta-Type Titanium Alloys for Biomedical Application:A Review

Additive manufacturing ofβ-type titanium alloy is expected to replace Ti-6Al-4V alloy in the field of orthopedic implantation because of their low elastic modulus,excellent corrosion resistance,and biocompatibility.After briefly introducing the laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)process and physical phenomena,this paper reviews the recent progresses in LPBF-edβ-type Ti alloys.The strategies to strengthening and tougheningβ-type Ti alloys are critically reviewed.This is followed by the processing routes employed to achieve to low modulus for orthopedic applications,especially a new methodology for tailoring crystallographic orientation called multi-track coupled directional solidification.The effect of processing and compositions on performance metrics ofβ-type Ti alloys included corrosion behavior,and biocompatibility is reviewed.In the end,challenges in additive manufacturing ofβ-type Ti alloys in future are highlighted,with the aim to ensue clinical application of LPBF-edβ-type Ti alloys.

Thin-film flow technology in controlling the organization of materials and their properties Special Collection:Distinguished Australian Researchers

Centrifugal and shear forces are produced when solids or liquids rotate.Rotary systems and devices that use these forces,such as dynamic thin-film flow technology,are evolving continuously,improve material structure-property relationships at the nanoscale,representing a rapidly thriving and expanding field of research high with green chemistry metrics,consolidated at the inception of science.The vortex fluidic device(VFD)provides many advantages over conventional batch processing,with fluidic waves causing high shear and producing large surface areas for micro-mixing as well as rapid mass and heat transfer,enabling reactions beyond diffusion control.Combining these abilities allows for a green and innovative approach to altering materials for various research and industry applications by controlling small-scale flows and regulating molecular and macromolecular chemical reactivity,self-organization phenomena,and the synthesis of novel materials.This review highlights the aptitude of the VFD as clean technology,with an increase in efficiency for a diversity of top-down,bottom-up,and novel material transformations which benefit from effective vortex-based processing to control material structure-property relationships.

The promoting effect of interstitial hydrogen on the oxygen reduction performance of PtPd alloy nanotubes for fuel cells

Highly efficient and stable oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)electrocatalysts are remarkably important but challenging for advancing the large-scale commercialization of practical proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs).In this work,we report that the introduction of interstitial hydrogen atoms into PtPd nanotubes can significantly promote ORR performance without scarifying the durability.The enhanced mass activity was 8.8 times higher than that of commercial Pt/C.The accelerated durability test showed negligible activity attenuation after 30,000 cycles.Additionally,H2/O2 fuel cell tests further verified the excellent activity of PtPd-H nanotubes with a maximum power density of 1.32 W·cm^(−2),superior to that of commercial Pt/C(1.16 W·cm^(−2)).Density functional theory calculations demonstrated the incorporation of hydrogen atoms gives rise to the broadening of Pt d-band and the downshift of d-band center,which consequently leads to the weaker intermediates binding and enhanced ORR activity.

Reproduction strategy of nocturnal marine molluscs:running for love

The cost of reproduction is the core driver of life history evolution in animals.This paper demonstrates that the cumulative distance moved and the duration of movement of sexually immature abalones,Haliotis discus hannai,kept in various male and female groups,were significantly higher than those of sexually mature individuals,except when kept in mixed cultures of mature males and females.After mixed-culture,sexually mature males moved significantly further and for a longer duration than mature female abalones,and even more so than mature male abalones of any other group.Examination of the LC-MS metabolomics of mature males cultured with sexually mature females(AM)and those cultured with sexually immature females(JM)showed that cyclic adenosine monophosphate(cAMP)acted as a differential metabolic biomarker.After 24-h uninterrupted sampling,the concentration of 5-HT and the expression levels of the 5-HT2 and 5-HT6 receptors in AM were significantly higher than those in JM.After further injection of 5-HT2 and 5-HT6 receptor antagonists,the concentrations of cAMP and PKA rose again,but the cumulative movement duration and distance of male abalones decreased significantly,showing that 5-HT was involved in the regulation of movement behavior of male abalones through the 5-HT2 and 5-HT6 receptor-activated cAMP-PKA pathways.The results demonstrated a significant increase in the movement endurance of mature male abalones cultured with mature females,providing a theoretical basis for understanding the adaptive life history strategies of abalones and suggesting ways to protect diverse benthic resources for abalones during the reproductive stage.

Triangle mechanism in the decay process B_(0)→J/ψK^(0)f_(0)(980)(a_(0)(980))

The role of the triangle mechanism in the decay processes B_(0)→J/ψK^(0)f_(0)→J/ψK^(0)π^(+)π^(-)and B_(0)→J/ψK^(0)a_(0)→J/ψK^(0)π^(0)ηis probed.In these processes,the triangle singularity appears from the decay of B_(0)intoJ/ψ∅K^(0),and then,∅decays intoK^(0)K^(0)andK^(0)K^(0)merged into f_(0)or a_(0),which finally decay intoπ^(+)π^(-)andπ^(0)η,respectively.We find that this mechanism leads to a triangle singularity around M_(inv)(K^(0)f_(0)(a_(0)))≈1520 MeV and gives sizable branching fractions Br(B_(0)→J/ψK^(0)f_(0)→J/ψK^(0)π^(+)π^(-))=7.67×10^(-7)and Br(B_(0)→J/ψK^(0)a_(0)→J/ψK^(0)π^(0)η)=1.42×10^(-7).This investigation can help us obtain the information of the scalar mesonf_(0)(980)or a_(0)(980).

Investigation of Z-boson decay into Ξ_(bc) and Ξ_(bb) baryons within the NRQCD factorization approach

Z-boson decay provides a good opportunity to search for theΞbQ baryon because a large number of its events can be collected at high energy colliders.In this paper,we perform a complete investigation of the indirect production of theΞbc andΞbb baryons via the Z-boson decay process Z→Ξbo+b+Q with a Q=(c,b)quark under the NRQCD factorization approach.After considering the contibution from the diquark states(be)PSil3/6,<bc)[^(1)Sol3/6,(bb)[^(3)Sol6,and(bb)[3S1l3,the calculated branching fractions are B(Z-→Ξbe+X)=3.595×10^(-5)and B(Z→Ξbb+X)=1.213×10^(-6).Furthermore,theΞbe andΞbb production events are predicted to be of the order of 104 and 103 at the LHC collider,and the order of 107 and 106 for the CEPC collider.We then estimate the produc tion ratio for Z→c2(bb)→Ξbc+X withΞbc→Λ^(+)_(c)in Z-boson decay,that is,R(Z→cc→Ξ0bc+X)~0(10^(-6))br and R(Z→bb→Ξbc+X)~0(10^(-5)),respectively.Finally,we present the differential decay widths ofΞbc andΞbb with respect to 823 and z distributions and analyze the uncertainties.

Heterostructure VO_(2)@VS_(2) tailored by one-step hydrothermal synthesis for stable and highly efficient Zn-ion storage

The increasing demand for advanced energy storage solutions has driven extensive research into Zn-ion batteries due to their safety,cost-effectiveness,and environmental compatibility.This study presents a synthesis and evaluation of VO_(2)@VS_(2) hollow nanospheres as a novel cathode material for Zn-ion batteries.The VO_(2)@VS_(2) composite,synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method,demonstrates a significant improvement in electrochemical performance.The material exhibits a reversible capacity of 468 mAh g^(-1) at 0.1 A g^(-1) and maintains a high capacity of 237 mAh g^(-1) at 1.0 A g^(-1) over 1000 cycles with a retention rate of 85%.Electrochemical analyses reveal enhanced charge transfer and Zn-ion storage,attributed to the synergistic effect and built-in electric field of the VO2 and VS2 heterostructure.Additionally,the composite shows superior electrochemical kinetics,facilitating rapid ion transport and charge transfer.In-situ Raman analysis confirms the reversible Zn-ion storage mechanism,further validating the composite’s structural stability during cycling.Density functional theory calculations further support these findings,indicating the composite’s potential for high-rate capability and long-term cycling stability.This research highlights the promise of VO_(2)@VS_(2) hollow nanospheres in advancing the performance of aqueous Zn-ion batteries.

Prostaglandin E_(2) involvement in the reproduction of small abalone,Haliotis diversicolor

Prostaglandin E2(PGE2)has been reported to be involved in reproduction as one of the most abundant and widely distributed prostaglandins in invertebrates.Regulating gonad development and gamete production in mollusks can greatly assist artificial breeding,which is believed to promote the commercial benefits of various mollusk species.In the present study,the contents of PGE2 in the gonads of abalone at different developmental stages(maturing stage,ripe stage,and spawning stage)and reproduction states(before and after spawning)were measured.A higher PGE2 level was found in the gonads of abalones at the ripe stage than other stages,and the highest PGE2 level was detected in the ovaries of female H.diversicolor in the UV-stimulated group.Then the effects of PGE2 injection on the spawning efficiency were explored,and the gamete emission rates of female and male abalone were significantly increased after PGE2 injection.Through qRT-PCR and in situ hybridization assay,higher expression levels and wide distribution of phospholipase A2(PLA2),cyclooxygenase 2(COX2),prostaglandin E synthases(PGES2),and prostaglandin E2 receptor 4(EP4)in the gonads of H.diversicolor were observed after spawning.It is speculated that PGE2 may promote the reproductive cycle in both male and female H.diversicolor,although the regulation mechanism of PGE2 in female and male abalone might be different.The results will be useful for the application of PGE2 in the abalone aquaculture practices to increase the reproduction efficiency in future.

基于枝化多肽的多功能药物递送系统用于肿瘤细胞核的精准靶向治疗

为了改善在肿瘤治疗过程中,药物载体靶向性差和药物靶点定位效率低等不足,设计了一种能精准靶向肿瘤细胞核,将药物高效递送至作用靶点的多功能纳米载药体系.利用具有细胞核定位能力的两亲性枝化多肽包载化疗药物阿霉素(DOX)形成载药纳米胶束DD,并通过静电作用将具有肿瘤靶向功能的透明质酸(HA)包覆在DD表面,得到具有靶向肿瘤细胞核能力的纳米药物HDD.HA的存在赋予了HDD对肿瘤的靶向功能和电荷屏蔽能力,可增加体系的稳定性,延长其血液循环时间,降低正常组织和细胞对HDD的非特异性摄取,实现其在肿瘤部位的特异性富集和肿瘤细胞的高效摄取.进入肿瘤细胞后,HA层的降解有利于纳米胶束DD在多肽的核定位作用下精准、快速地将DOX递送至细胞核,最终实现高效的肿瘤抑制效果.

Bi-, Y-Codoped TiO2 for Carbon Dioxide Photocatalytic Reduction to Formic Acid under Visible Light Irradiation

Bi- and Y-codoped TiO2 photocatalysts were synthesized through a sol-gel method, and they were applied in the photocatalytic reduction of CO2 to formic acid under visible light irradiation. The results revealed that, after doping Bi and Y, the surface area of TiO2 was increased from 5.4 to 93.1 m2/g when the mole fractions of doping Bi and Y were 1.0% and 0.5%, respectively, and the lattice structures of the photocatalysts changed and the oxygen vacancies on the surface of the photocatalysts formed, which would act as the electron capture centers and slow down the recombination of pho- to-induced electron and hole. The photocurrent spectra also proved that the photocatalysts had better electronic transmission capacities. The HCOOH yield in CO2 photocatalytic reduction was 747.82 μmol/gcat by using 1% Bi-0.5% Y-TiO2 as a photocatalyst. The HCOOH yield was 1.17 times higher than that by using 1% Bi-TiO2, and 2.23 times higher than that by using pure TiO2. Furthermore, the 1% Bi-0.5% Y-TiO2 showed the highest apparent quantum efficiency （AQE） of 4.45%.

Eu(Ⅲ) complex-doped PMMA having fast radiation rate and high emission quantum efficiency

Three Eu（III） ternary complexes, Eu（hfa-H）3（Phen）, Eu（hfa-H）3（Bipy） and Eu（hfa-H）3（Bath） （hfa = hexafluoroacetylacetonate, Phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, Bipy = 2,2＇-bipyridine, Bath = bathophenanthroline）, were synthesized. Their luminescent properties were studied by incorporating deuterated Eu（III） complexes in a poly（methylmethacrylate） （PMMA） matrix, and the results indicated that luminescent PMMA including Eu（hfa-D）3（Bath） showed promising results for applications to novel organic Eu（III） devices, such as the high-power laser materials. Additionally, all the three Eu（III） complexes exhibited good thermostabilization.