Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hui Chen, Henk Wymeersch
Summary: The existing telecommunications infrastructure can offer highly accurate location information, especially in urban areas and indoors.
Editorial Material
Biology
Gregory J. Bedwell, Alan N. Engelman
Summary: High-resolution imaging techniques provide new insights into the actions of the retrovirus HIV-1 within host cells.
Article
Cell Biology
Shawn P. Shortill, Mia S. Frier, Elizabeth Conibear
Summary: The endolysosomal network is a dynamic membrane structure that controls cellular degradation and recycling. SNX-BAR proteins, a family of endosomal coat complexes, can directly recognize and deliver cargo without the need for association with retromer complex. This review also investigates their functional overlap with other complexes and factors.
CURRENT OPINION IN CELL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Sociology
Matthew Baggetta, Ricardo Bello-Gomez
Summary: Using multilevel data on 25 community choirs and their 1,032 members, we examine the relationship between recreational associations and member political engagement. Our findings suggest that selection dynamics play a crucial role in this relationship, with recreational associations fostering new political activity in members through an interpretive mechanism rather than developmental mechanisms. Recreational associations with more-participatory structures and broader organizational identities encourage members to interpret their recreational activity as publicly-oriented, leading to certain types of new political activity.
Editorial Material
Hematology
Owen J. Tamplin
Summary: The study reveals a novel role of the chromatin remodeling factor Smarca during the development of HSPCs, as they emerge from the dorsal aorta hemogenic endothelium and transition to a fetal-like stage.
Editorial Material
Clinical Neurology
Kristin R. V. Harrington
Summary: This essay describes the author's experience of losing her father while in medical school.
Article
Environmental Studies
Graeme Sherriff, Luke Blazejewski, Nick Davies
Summary: Due to a heavy reliance on fossil fuels, decarbonising the transportation sector is challenging. Transitioning to low-carbon energy in mobility requires changes in practices, technologies, infrastructure, and policies. E-cargo bikes, with electric assist motors, have the potential to replace delivery journeys, contribute to a low-carbon delivery network, and reduce physical strain on riders.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Immunology
Charlotte Hellmich, Edyta E. Wojtowicz
Summary: Normal bone marrow homeostasis relies on a steady supply of nutrients, and changes in metabolite demands can occur in response to infection and immune stress. The right balance of dietary components helps maintain normal homeostasis and cope with systemic stress. Some dietary components can also lead to chronic inflammation, impacting immune function. Optimal nutrition supports immune cell functions to effectively combat pathogens and resolve responses, while avoiding chronic inflammation.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ariane Vartanian
Summary: An article in Advanced Functional Materials introduces a fully edible and plastic-free straw made from bacterial cellulose.
NATURE REVIEWS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Economics
Francisco J. Callado-Munoz, Jana Hromcova, Natalia Utrero-Gonzalez
Summary: In this paper, we analyze the impact of multilateral defense alliances and arms trade on the economic growth of allied countries. Previous studies have shown that military alliances can improve institutional development and efficiency in defense budget allocation, leading to enhanced economic performance. We propose that importing advanced weapons from allies can facilitate technology diffusion. Through theoretical analysis and empirical testing on countries in partnership with NATO from 1990 to 2019, we confirm the positive effects of importing frontier technology arms on output and productivity through the diffusion of foreign knowledge. Our findings highlight the interaction between foreign policy, particularly security matters, and economic goals.
ECONOMIC MODELLING
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sasha J. Tetzlaff, Jinelle H. Sperry, Brett A. DeGregorio
Summary: The social behavior of juvenile Eastern Box Turtles does not seem to be influenced by kinship or familiarity, suggesting that strategic group housing may not be necessary for maintaining social stability in this species.
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Immunology
Rory Doolan, Namitha Putananickal, Lucienne Tritten, Tiffany Bouchery
Summary: Soil-transmitted helminths affect approximately 1.5 billion people worldwide, but no human vaccine is currently available. The current strategy for elimination relies on preventive chemotherapy. Traditional vaccine approaches focusing on peptide antigens have had limited success, and mucosal and cellular-based vaccines may be a better alternative in fighting against helminth infection.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Louise M. D'Cruz
Summary: There are no endings in a career, just different paths. This article shares the author's experience in ballet career, hoping to provide reassurance and inspiration for those grappling with their next career move.
IMMUNOLOGY AND CELL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Radhe Mohan
Summary: Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is an important contribution by physicists in medicine for cancer treatment, allowing high dose treatment of targets while sparing normal tissues. IMRT and intensity modulated particle therapy (IMPT) represent a paradigm shift in cancer treatment, with ongoing advancements and potential for combining with immunotherapy.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Tamara Keith
Summary: Normal baseline investigation results in a patient with common symptoms are often negatively labeled as functional disorder. It is important to keep an open mind when offering a second opinion to help with accurate diagnosis and provide hope to the patient. Understanding the patient's concerns about the meaning of their symptoms is crucial in finding a balance between identifying a potential cause and deciding on symptomatic control.
