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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ning-Ning Huang, Jie Gao, Si-Zhe Sheng, Qi-Guo Shang, Zhi-Yu Xian, Jin-Long Wang, Jian-Wei Liu
Summary: Structural color is attracting increasing attention in display applications due to its reversible switch between reflection and transmission states when viewed from different angles. However, the lack of autonomous regulation limits its practicality in different scenarios. This study presents an intelligent two-way structural color film that can change its color reversibly when applied with additional stimuli such as voltage, heat, or light. The film's special structural feature, a traditional photonic crystal film of polystyrene (PS) microspheres assembled by smart windows, exhibits remarkable polarization sensitivity and broadens the gamut of display color. This hierarchically designed film holds promise for next-generation multicolor displays and smart windows.
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Plant Sciences
Megan A. Outram, Melania Figueroa, Jana Sperschneider, Simon J. Williams, Peter N. Dodds
Summary: This article reviews recent advances in understanding host-pathogen co-evolution through the structural determination of effectors and their complexes with immunity receptors. The study highlights the use of recent advances in structural prediction and its role in the future development of designer resistance proteins.
CURRENT OPINION IN PLANT BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Crystallography
Fiacre Kabayiza, Sarah B. Woodruff, William J. Bauer
Summary: Gamification in education has been proven to be an effective strategy for engaging learners and increasing their interest and knowledge in complex and advanced fields. The XFEL Crystal Blaster game provides a simple and accessible platform for middle and high school students to learn about XFELs and X-ray crystallography, and enhances their interest in these fields.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Min Ji, Zhaoyu Zhou, Wenhong Cao, Ningning Ma, Weigao Xu, Ye Tian
Summary: DNA origami technology has been widely used in programmable nanoparticle crystallization, but the existing platforms are limited by the use of a single type of DNA origami unit. This study reports a universal strategy to enrich the library of nanoparticle superlattices by constructing multi-unit DNA origami platforms. By selectively inserting nanoparticles into DNA origami monomers, a variety of nanoparticle superlattices can be synthesized on the same platform.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Leisl Imani Brewster, Benjamin John Matthews
Summary: In a landmark paper, del Marmol et al. describe cryo-electron microscopy structures of an insect olfactory receptor ion channel, revealing the mechanism of how odorants directly gate ion flow. This study provides insights into the evolution of a highly diverse family of receptors supporting insects in navigating complex olfactory landscapes.
TRENDS IN BIOCHEMICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hideyuki Takahashi, Stephen M. Strittmatter
Summary: Protein fibrils are known to accumulate in the brain during neurodegeneration, and now cryo-electron microscopy has revealed the high-resolution structures of TMEM106B fibrils, which were not previously thought to accumulate.
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Sabrina Mangal, Lauren Berger, Jean-Marie Bruzzese, Alexandra de la Cruz, Maichou Lor, Imama A. Naqvi, Eugenio Solis de Ovando, Nicole Spiegel-Gotsch, Samantha Stonbraker, Adriana Arcia
Summary: Informatics researchers are increasingly using information visualizations to communicate health information to lay audiences. Collaborating with creative professionals is crucial for high-quality results, even though both parties may be unfamiliar with each other's needs and processes. Based on their own experiences, the authors offer practical guidance for successful collaborations, including determining design needs, communicating effectively with design professionals, and allowing enough time for the design process.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION
(2023)
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Optics
Jianfeng Chen, Qiumeng Qin, Chaoqun Peng, Zhi-Yuan Li
Summary: This article theoretically investigates the topological one-way edge states in radius-fluctuated photonic Chern topological insulators (PCTIs). The study reveals the competition between topological one-way edge state, Anderson localization state, and trivial bulk state, and demonstrates the high-tolerance of topological one-way edge states against fabrication errors.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Katrina J. Binger, Mark D. Wright
Summary: This study elucidates the structure of the first C8 tetraspanin and provides further insight into the functional regulation of substrate specificity for the transmembrane protease ADAM10 by C8 tetraspanins.
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Chemistry, Physical
Benjamin Harvey Miller, Helen Liu, Mathias Kolle
Summary: Researchers have developed a method for producing large-area structurally colored sheets using Lippmann photography. These materials have a wide range of color patterns and respond to mechanical stimuli, making them suitable for optical sensing, human-computer interaction, and robotics.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Stefano Maffessanti, Karsten Hansen, Stefan Aschauer, Andrea Castoldi, Florian Erdinger, Carlo Fiorini, Peter Fischer, Pradeep Kalavakuru, Helmut Klaer, Massimo Manghisoni, Christian Reckleben, Lothar Strueder, Matteo Porro
Summary: This paper summarizes the functionality and properties of the 64k pixel DEPFET module, a key sensitive component of the DEPFET Sensor with Signal Compression (DSSC) used for capturing and measuring soft X-rays at the European XFEL. The module features low input capacitance and signal compression capability, and has been calibrated and evaluated in a laboratory testbench. The pixel sensors provide excellent energy resolution and can meet the specifications of the DSSC project.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Liangyong Yu, Ran Li, Xiangrui Zeng, Hongyi Wang, Jie Jin, Yang Ge, Rui Jiang, Min Xu
Summary: Utilizing deep learning for cross-domain subtomogram classification faces challenges, but by leveraging the distribution of unlabeled target domain data and the correlation between the source domain dataset and a few labeled target domain data, significant improvements can be achieved.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fantao Meng, Benzhi Ju, Zhenzhi Wang, Ronghui Han, Yuang Zhang, Shufen Zhang, Ping Wu, Bingtao Tang
Summary: We present a new synthetic strategy that combines N-carboxyanhydride (NCA) chemistry and photonic crystals for the fabrication of polypeptide structural color films. Through surface-initiated ring-opening polymerization, a di-NCA derivative of L-cystine (Cys) is utilized to replicate functionalized colloidal crystal templates and create freestanding P(Cys) films with adjustable structural color. The feasibility of producing patterned polypeptide photonic films is demonstrated through template microfabrication. The introduction of L-glutamate (Glu) components enables the P(Cys-co-Glu) copolypeptide films to exhibit visual color responsiveness to pH changes. Additionally, the polypeptide photonic films possess on-demand degradability.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Intae Eom, Sae Hwan Chun, Jae Hyuk Lee, Daewoong Nam, Rory Ma, Jaehyun Park, Sehan Park, Sang Han Park, Haeryong Yang, Inhyuk Nam, Myung Hoon Cho, Chi Hyun Shim, Gyujin Kim, Chang-Ki Min, Hoon Heo, Heung-Sik Kang, Changbum Kim
Summary: Since its opening to users in 2017, the X-ray free-electron laser (PAL-XFEL) at the Pohang Accelerator Laboratory has made significant progress in operation and beamline experiments. The PAL-XFEL has achieved increased pulse and photon energy, self-seeding FEL generation, and trials of two-color operation, resulting in excellent scientific results through efficient user experiments.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
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Neurosciences
Marie-Louise Montandon, Cristelle Rodriguez, Francois R. Herrmann, Ariel Eytan, Alan J. Pegna, Sven Haller, Panteleimon Giannakopoulos
Summary: This study explores the impact of cognitive and emotional factors on brain reactivity in a dot perspective task. Using fMRI analysis, data from 82 healthy adults were analyzed following detailed assessment of fluid intelligence, attention, alexithymia levels, and social cognition abilities. The results show that brain activation when focusing on our own perspective is strongly positively associated with fluid intelligence levels, while attention and inhibitory control negatively affect brain activation when adopting the Other perspective. Individuals with lower scores in emotional recognition and empathy abilities display higher egocentric interference-related brain activation.
FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)