Article
Environmental Sciences
Luca Polimene, R. Torres, H. R. Powley, M. Bedington, B. Juhls, J. Palmtag, J. Strauss, P. J. Mann
Summary: Arctic shelf seas receive the most river runoff and are experiencing increased freshwater loads and terrestrial matter inputs. Changes in dissolved organic matter may impact primary productivity and CO2 air-sea fluxes. The degradation of organic matter could lead to increased CO2 emissions from the Arctic shelf sea, creating positive feedback to climate change.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Xinwei Liu, Dan Zhu, Wei Zhan, Huai Chen, Qiuan Zhu, Jiang Zhang, Ning Wu, Yixin He
Summary: Monitoring of carbon fluxes in seasonal frozen soil peatlands on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau showed higher CO2 emissions during freeze and thaw periods compared to thawing periods, despite the latter lasting fewer days. Interannual variations in annual net CO2 emissions were primarily influenced by hydrological conditions.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhuangzhuang Zhang, Ruihong Yu, Xinghui Xia, Jin Li, Heyang Sun, Zhengxu Cao, Zhen Qi, Changwei Lu, Xixi Lu
Summary: This study conducted monthly measurements in Lake Ulansuhai, a shallow eutrophic lake in China, to investigate the monthly and diurnal variation of CO2 flux, as well as the effects of algae bloom, submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), and trophic state. The results showed that areas with SAV acted as CO2 sinks during both daytime and nighttime in most months, while areas with both SAV and algae acted as CO2 sources during nighttime throughout the ice-free period. The study highlighted the importance of considering the effects of algae bloom and SAV in lake ecosystems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yong Li, Na Li, Jiacheng Feng, Jianing Qian, Yajie Shan
Summary: This study assessed temporal water exchange patterns using observed temperature distributions in shallow sediments of Lake Taihu in eastern China. Results showed differences in temperature amplitudes across sampling sites and depths, reflecting seasonal water interaction near the sediment surface. The study highlighted the importance of understanding exchange flux at the sediment-water interface for comprehensive lake management.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nur Azima Busman, Nagamitsu Maie, Che Fauziah Ishak, Muhammad Firdaus Sulaiman, Lulie Melling
Summary: This study found that soil compaction in tropical peatland affects the emissions of carbon dioxide and methane, as well as the movement of water and gases within the soil profile.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Heyang Sun, Xixi Lu, Ruihong Yu, Jie Yang, Xinyu Liu, Zhengxu Cao, Zhuangzhuang Zhang, Meixia Li, Yue Geng
Summary: The study conducted in Lake Ulansuhai, a shallow eutrophic lake in Northern China, found that eutrophication significantly decreased CO2 emissions from the lake, while increasing CH4 emissions, resulting in a CH4 and CO2 emission ratio of approximately 2 in terms of global warming potential.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ping Yang, Nai'ang Wang, Liqiang Zhao, Dezhong Zhang, Hang Zhao, Zhenmin Niu, Guangqun Fan
Summary: This study shows that Yindeer Lake is a net sink of CO2, absorbing approximately 1.91 x 10(3) t of CO2 per year, which can help slow down the rate of global warming. The effects of meteorological factors on CO2 flux in the lake vary with timescales, while inorganic processes controlled by pH play a key role in CO2 absorption and releases in Yindeer Lake.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Yu Fu, Hong Liao, Xiangjun Tian, Hao Gao, Binghao Jia, Rui Han
Summary: The study assessed the impact of different biosphere models on atmospheric CO2 estimations, revealing high uncertainty in certain regions. Results indicate that changes in terrestrial fluxes significantly affect simulated atmospheric CO2 concentrations, highlighting the need to improve the reliability of terrestrial flux estimates.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-ATMOSPHERES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Saarni, T. Soininen, E. Uurasjarvi, S. Hartikainen, S. Meronen, T. Saarinen, A. Koistinen
Summary: The sediment trap method is important for measuring microplastic flux rates into sediments and providing comparable information of the spatial microplastic deposition rates. These data are essential for comparing microplastic pollution rates in different sedimentary systems and for future risk assessments.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Falong Ding, Zeyu Mao
Summary: This study analyzed the variation trend of heat flux, effective thermal diffusivity, and water temperature in Qinghuahu Lake in Heilongjiang Province, China, revealing distinct water temperature distribution and heat flux patterns beneath the ice during different periods. The research provides insights into the thermal conditions of icebound shallow lakes in cold regions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lei Zhang, Qianjiahua Liao, Rui Gao, Ran Luo, Cheng Liu, Jicheng Zhong, Zhaode Wang
Summary: The study found that eutrophication plays an important role in shaping the spatial distribution of diffusive CH4 fluxes in lakes, with parameters related to eutrophication having a significant positive relationship with CH4 emissions. Distance to shore and water depth are inversely correlated with CH4 emissions and modify the effects of eutrophication.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gang Li, Kai Xiao, Qianqian Wang, Yan Zhang, Haitao Li, Hailong Li
Summary: Lakes play a significant role in the carbon cycles of inland aquatic systems, and meteorology has profound effects on CO2 exchanges between wetlands and the atmosphere. The Baiyangdian Lake in North China acts as a major CO2 sink, with temperature and evapotranspiration being the main driving factors. Precipitation and wind speed also influence CO2 sinks, with larger summertime precipitation inhibiting CO2 uptake. This study provides valuable insights into the variation of CO2 sink fluxes in wetlands under changing meteorological factors, contributing to a better understanding of global lake carbon fluxes.
Article
Limnology
Luciana Pena Mello Brandao, Peter Anton Staehr, Ludmila Silva Brighenti, Daniel Peifer, Francisco Antonio Rodrigues Barbosa, Jose Fernandes Bezerra-Neto
Summary: The study reveals spatial and temporal variations of dissolved organic matter in a tropical lake, with rainfall being a significant influencing factor. The morphology and geometry of contributing drainage areas impact different parts of the lake, resulting in spatial differences in DOM quantity and quality.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Jana Erdbrugger, Ilja van Meerveld, Jan Seibert, Kevin Bishop
Summary: In humid climates, the relationship between shallow groundwater and surface topography can change over time, particularly when catchment wetness varies. The direction of groundwater gradients can vary by up to 360 degrees over short distances and up to 270 degrees over larger distances. Smoothed digital elevation models represent the groundwater surface better than high-resolution models.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Haifeng Yu, Xiaohong Shi, Shihuan Wang, Shengnan Zhao, Biao Sun, Yu Liu, Zhaoxia Yang
Summary: Using Generalized Additive Models, this study examined the trophic status changes in Lake Wuliangsuhai over a ten-year period. The results showed a significant decrease in eutrophication, with higher trophic levels observed in winter and during the ice-covered period. Spatial differences were also observed in trophic levels.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Biology
Yalei Zhao, Lingjian Zhang, Qingqing Hu, Danhua Zhu, Zhongyang Xie
Summary: In this study, the role of C17orf53 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) was analyzed using public datasets. The findings suggest that C17orf53 is highly expressed and predicts poor survival in HCC patients. It also correlates positively with the abundance of B cells, macrophages, and dendritic cells. Functional analysis revealed that C17orf53 is involved in cell cycle, DNA replication, and Fanconi anemia pathways. Knockdown of C17orf53 inhibited cell proliferation and decreased the expression of MCM8, cyclin D1, and PCNA. Overall, C17orf53 is a novel prognostic signature for HCC.
COMPUTERS IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Junqing Wu, Wenru Sun, Chao Sun, Chunmiao Xu, Shuang Li, Pengxue Li, Huimin Xu, Danyang Zhu, Meng Li, Liling Yang, Jinbo Wei, Aya Hanzawa, Sumaiya Jannat Tapati, Reiko Uenoyama, Masao Miyazaki, Abidur Rahman, Shuang Wu
Summary: Fruit malformation is a widespread issue in fruit production, causing significant economic losses. Although farmers have long observed the association between chilling temperature before blooming and malformed fruits, the molecular mechanism behind this phenomenon remains unclear. In this study, we investigated how tomato fruit development responded to cold stress and found that short-term cold stress led to increased callose accumulation in both shoot apical and floral meristems. This caused symplastic isolation and altered intercellular movement of WUS, resulting in expanded stem cell population and malformed fruits. Our findings suggest that the callose dynamics during short-term cold stress involve the interplay of abscisic acid and gibberellin, similar to bud dormancy mechanisms. This study provides new insights into the regulation of fruit malformation under cold stress.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Junlin Wu, Jiyang Ding, Xinyou Huang, Zhengfa Dai, Xiaoying Li, Danyang Zhu, Dong Huang, TengFei Xie, Jianrong Zhou, Xingfen Jiang, Zhijia Sun, Dariusz Hreniak, Jiang Li
Summary: Gd2O2S:Tb nanopowders were synthesized by hot water-bath method using Gd2O3 and H2SO4 as raw materials. The properties of precursors and powders were influenced by the initial bathing temperature. The size and thickness of flakes in the precursors and powders increased with the increase of initial temperature. Gd2O2S:Tb scintillation ceramics were fabricated using the obtained powders and showed different properties based on the initial temperature of synthesis.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Danni Zhu, Yancheng Cui, Jin Meng, Yuzhang Yuan, Haitao Wang, Jiangfeng Han
Summary: Magnetically insulated coaxial diodes are commonly used in high power microwave devices for generating intense annular electron beams. This study conducted electrical and optical measurements on a long-pulse magnetically insulated coaxial diode to observe the emission characteristics and plasma properties. The impact of cathode material, blade angle, diode voltage, and guiding magnetic field on the emission characteristics and plasma properties of six types of annular cathodes was investigated. The metal-dielectric cathode showed excellent emission characteristics and plasma properties, achieving impressive diode performance. Additionally, high voltage and small blade angle were found to enhance the emission capability and uniformity, while a strong magnetic field or large diode voltage reduced the axial and radial expansion velocities.
Article
Plant Sciences
Xingnan Ouyang, Danyang Zhu, Yujie Huang, Xuejian Zhao, Rui Xu, Jiaying Wang, Wenjun Li, Xu Shen
Summary: This study found that MAOB was highly overexpressed in the spinal cord and DRG tissues of PIPN mice, rather than MAOA, and Khellin as a selective MAOB inhibitor could improve PIPN-like pathology. Moreover, Khellin promoted neurite outgrowth, alleviated apoptosis, and improved mitochondrial dysfunction of DRG neurons by targeting MAOB, while inhibiting spinal astrocytes activation and suppressing neuroinflammation through the MAOB/NF-kappa B/NLRP3/ASC/Caspase1/IL-1 beta pathway. These findings provide potential therapeutic approaches for treating the side effects of PTX-induced neuropathy using selective MAOB inhibitors.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Rui Liu, Ying Xu, Liang Song, Shiyu Liu, Zixuan Liang, Danyang Zhu, Xiaohu Dai
Summary: This study investigated the influence of binding strength (BS) of extracellular organic substances (EOS) on organic matter (OM) recovery from sewage sludge. The results revealed the effects of multivalent metals, floc structures, and rheological properties on the release of EOS. The power-law distribution of BS was found to determine the state of organic molecules, stability of floc structures, and rheological properties. Hierarchical cluster analysis identified three levels of BS in EOS, indicating three stages of OM release or recovery from sludge. This study provides a theoretical basis for developing methods for OM release and recovery from sludge.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Dan Zhu, Khai-Ming Wong, Guo-Quan Wong
Summary: We further investigate the properties of axially symmetric monopole-antimonopole pair in the standard Weinberg-Salam model. Using a novel data sampling approach, we obtained and analyzed 300 numerical solutions corresponding to specific values of Higgs self-coupling and Weinberg angle. The calculated energy of these solutions falls within the range of 13.1690-21.0221 TeV, and a unique oscillation pattern is observed when the data is arranged based on the system's symmetry.
EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL PLUS
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Zhenghao Zhao, Busen Wang, Shipo Wu, Zhe Zhang, Yi Chen, Jinlong Zhang, Yudong Wang, Danni Zhu, Yao Li, Jinghan Xu, Lihua Hou, Wei Chen
Summary: Designing a modified virus that can be controlled to replicate facilitates the study of viral pathogenic mechanisms and virus-host interactions. A universal switch element has been developed to precisely control virus replication using a small molecule. The insertion of inteins into the vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) allows for regulated replication of the virus, which can be restored by intein splicing induced by 4-hydroxytamoxifen. This tool provides a simple and highly adaptable method for regulating virus replication.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Danhua Zhu, Xiaoxi Ouyang, Yanhong Zhang, Xiaopeng Yu, Kunkai Su, Lanjuan Li
Summary: Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are noncoding RNAs with a length of more than 200 nucleotides. Dysregulation of lncRNAs is involved in various diseases, and is closely associated with patient clinical features. EGFR-AS1, a lncRNA, is aberrantly expressed in many types of cancers and is associated with multiple clinical characteristics. It regulates various cellular activities, making it a promising marker for cancer management.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Huai Chen, Zicheng Yu, Ning Wu, Yanfen Wang, Xinwei Liu
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jia Zeng, Qin Cao, Yinping Bai, Huai Chen, Mingxue Liu, Yi He, Huichao He, Wenyuan Hu, Gang Yang
Summary: Semiconductor minerals in peatlands play a significant role in soil carbon stability. Decreased water table increases the photo electrochemical activity of semiconductor minerals, promoting soil carbon mineralization.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Qiuan Zhu, Huai Chen, Changhui Peng, Jinxun Liu, Shilong Piao, Jin-Sheng He, Shiping Wang, Xinquan Zhao, Jiang Zhang, Xiuqin Fang, Jiaxin Jin, Qi-En Yang, Liliang Ren, Yanfen Wang
Summary: Intense grazing may lead to grassland degradation on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. Current grazing activity in the region is mostly sustainable, with the stocking rate below the threshold in about 80% of grassland areas. Positive effects of climate change can partly offset negative effects of grazing, but only in areas below the stocking rate threshold. Keeping the stocking rate within 50% to 70% of the threshold can balance human demands with grassland protection in the face of climate change.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yanfen Wang, Kai Xue, Ronghai Hu, Boyang Ding, Hong Zeng, Ruijin Li, Bin Xu, Zhe Pang, Xiaoning Song, Congjia Li, Jianqing Du, Xiuchun Yang, Zelin Zhang, Yanbin Hao, Xiaoyong Cui, Ke Guo, Qingzhu Gao, Yangjian Zhang, Juntao Zhu, Jian Sun, Yaoming Li, Lili Jiang, Huakun Zhou, Caiyun Luo, Zhenhua Zhang, Qingbo Gao, Shilong Chen, Baoming Ji, Xingliang Xu, Huai Chen, Qi Li, Liang Zhao, Shixiao Xu, Yali Liu, Linyong Hu, Jianshuang Wu, Qien Yang, Shikui Dong, Jinsheng He, Xinquan Zhao, Shiping Wang, Shilong Piao, Guirui Yu, Bojie Fu
Summary: This study utilized multivariate data fusion and deep learning to analyze the structural changes in plant communities in alpine grasslands on the Tibetan Plateau. The results revealed an increase in the proportion of alpine meadows, a strengthening of dominant vegetation types, and variations in the driving factors depending on the vegetation type.
Article
Biology
Ian Cooney, Deirdre C. Mack, Aaron J. Ferrell, Michael G. Stewart, Shuxin Wang, Helen M. Donelick, Daniela Tamayo-Jaramillo, Dakota L. Greer, Danyang Zhu, Wenyan Li, Peter S. Shen
Summary: Single-particle electron cryo-microscopy (cryo-EM) is an effective method for determining high-resolution structures of macromolecular complexes. This study presents a protocol using budding yeast to isolate tagged proteins and their associated complexes within three hours, prioritizing speed to recover intact, low-abundant complexes for cryo-EM specimen preparation. The protocol is applicable to soluble yeast proteins that tolerate C-terminal epitope tags.
Article
Physics, Nuclear
Zhizhou Ren, Yiwei Yang, Rong Liu, Bangjiao Ye, Zhongwei Wen, Jie Wen, Hairui Guo, Yonghao Chen, Han Yi, Weili Sun, Jie Yan, Zijie Han, Xingyan Liu, Qiping Chen, Tao Ye, Jiangbo Bai, Qi An, Huaiyong Bai, Jie Bao, Ping Cao, Pinjing Cheng, Zengqi Cui, Ruirui Fan, Changqing Feng, Minhao Gu, Fengqin Guo, Changcai Han, Guozhu He, Yongcheng He, Yuefeng He, Hanxiong Huang, Weiling Huang, Xiru Huang, Xiaolu Ji, Xuyang Ji, Haoyu Jiang, Wei Jiang, Hantao Jing, Ling Kang, Mingtao Kang, Bo Li, Lun Li, Qiang Li, Xiao Li, Yang Li, Shubin Liu, Guangyuan Luan, Yinglin Ma, Changjun Ning, Binbin Qi, Jie Ren, Xichao Ruan, Zhaohui Song, Hong Sun, Xiaoyang Sun, Zhijia Sun, Zhixin Tan, Hongqing Tang, Jingyu Tang, Pengcheng Wang, Qi Wang, Taofeng Wang, Yanfeng Wang, Zhaohui Wang, Zheng Wang, Qingbiao Wu, Xiaoguang Wu, Xuan Wu, Likun Xie, Li Yu, Tao Yu, Yongji Yu, Guohui Zhang, Jing Zhang, Linhao Zhang, Liying Zhang, Qingmin Zhang, Qiwei Zhang, Xianpeng Zhang, Yuliang Zhang, Zhiyong Zhang, Yingtan Zhao, Liang Zhou, Zuying Zhou, Danyang Zhu, Kejun Zhu, Peng Zhu
Summary: The neutron-induced uranium fission reactions have significant implications in advanced nuclear energy research and nuclear science. Using the time-of-flight method, the fission cross sections of U-236 and U-238 relative to U-235 were measured, providing valuable experimental data for further research and nuclear data evaluations.
EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL A
(2023)
