Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sajjad Abbasi, Andrew Turner
Summary: The study quantitatively assessed the exposure of microplastics to adults from different regions of Iran. It found that the highest amount of microplastics were retrieved from head hair, while the lowest were from saliva. Males were exposed to about twice as much microplastics as females. The most abundant type of microplastics found in all body receptors were polyethylene-polyethylene terephthalate and polypropylene fibres of < 100 μm in length.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Editorial Material
Cell Biology
Renzhi Hou, Aliaksandr A. Astrowski, Maksim V. Plikus
Summary: The heightened ability of spiny mice to regenerate after injury is attributed to molecular changes in the Hippo-YAP pathway that protect wound fibroblasts from a persistent contractile state, as revealed in this issue of Developmental Cell.
DEVELOPMENTAL CELL
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Massimiliano Condotta, Chiara Scanagatta
Summary: The use of BIM in the AECO industry is widespread, but interoperability with CMMS remains a challenge. This paper presents a method using the IFC open standard to achieve interoperability and facilitate the management of buildings throughout their lifecycle.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Jian Chen, Qian Qu, Ke Ye, Zhexiang Fan, Jin Wang, Bingcheng Liu, Ruosi Chen, Zhiqi Hu, Yong Miao
Summary: This study presents a standardized method of eyebrow reconstruction for patients with eyebrow absence due to scarring, involving single-hair follicle transplantation combined with follicular unit extraction. The outcomes indicate that most patients are highly satisfied with the density and natural appearance of their reconstructed eyebrows, and the average graft survival rate is significantly higher than the previously reported rate.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Florence Leclercq, Pierre Alain Meunier, Thomas Gandet, Jean-Christophe Macia, Delphine Delseny, Philippe Gaudard, Marc Mourad, Laurent Schmutz, Pierre Robert, Francois Roubille, Guillaume Cayla, Mariama Akodad
Summary: Experience and technique improvement have led to a significant reduction in complications after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in low surgical risk patients. The simplified TAVR procedure adopted in most centers nowadays is a true revolution in the technique, but rigorous patient selection is necessary to ensure its safety.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jacob Smeds, Mats Oquist, Mats B. Nilsson, Kevin Bishop
Summary: The research found that drying peat samples in a 60-degree Celsius oven could be an alternative to freeze-drying for analyzing mercury content, although there were significant differences in mercury concentration between the two drying methods. By correcting for the mercury loss in oven-dried samples, large-scale inventories of total mercury in peatlands can be efficiently processed using oven-drying, while only having to freeze-dry a subset of samples.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rakan Naboulsi, Jakub Cieslak, Denis Headon, Ahmad Jouni, Juan J. Negro, Goran Andersson, Gabriella Lindgren
Summary: Gene expression differences can help understand important genetic mechanisms between phenotypic traits. Choosing an appropriate sample collection method can enhance the specificity of results. In this study, RNA-seq was performed on plucked-hair and skin biopsy samples, and cell-type enrichment was compared between the two methods using cell-specific marker genes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Dermatology
S. M. Barbalho, H. F. de Sousa Gonzaga, G. A. de Souza, R. de Alvares Goulart, M. L. de Sousa Gonzaga, B. de Alvarez Rezende
Summary: Curcuma and its derivatives demonstrate anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities in the skin, with beneficial effects in wound healing and prevention of UV damage, as well as potential to prevent facial redness. Studies have shown that they can influence skin moisture, reduce hair growth, and improve conditions like psoriasis and radiodermatitis lesions. More clinical trials with humans are needed to determine optimal delivery methods and dosages for various dermatological conditions.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jon Riddell, Shahzeb Raja Noureen, Luigi Sedda, James D. Glover, William K. W. Ho, Connor A. Bain, Arianna Berbeglia, Helen Brown, Calum Anderson, Yuhang Chen, Michael L. Crichton, Christian A. Yates, Richard L. Mort, Denis J. Headon
Summary: This study uses live-imaging of embryonic skin to reveal that mesenchymal cells migrate in a rapid and persistent manner for three hours after division, with the angle of mitosis and direction and speed of migration controlled by tissue tension.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pablo F. Cespedes, Daniel Beckers, Michael L. Dustin, Erdinc Sezgin
Summary: The importance of understanding cellular membrane functions through experimental systems mimicking their biochemical composition and biophysical properties is emphasized. The interplay between membrane components and physical properties of the plasma membrane is discussed, highlighting the significance for biomimetic studies. The advantages and considerations of different model membrane systems are reviewed, with an emphasis on their contributions to understanding immune cell signaling, particularly the immunological synapse.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mang Sun, Ya Deng, Xining Cao, Lu Xiao, Qian Ding, Fuqing Luo, Peng Huang, Yuanyuan Gao, Mengqi Liu, Hengguang Zhao
Summary: The skin is the largest organ of the body, and natural polyphenols have a wide range of pharmacological effects and potential therapeutic mechanisms for protecting skin and hair health.
Article
Biology
Marina Lopez-Arjona, Fernando Tecles, Sandra V. Mateo, Maria Dolores Contreras-Aguilar, Silvia Martinez-Miro, Jose Joaquin Ceron, Silvia Martinez-Subiela
Summary: This study developed and validated a highly sensitive immunoassay to measure oxytocin in the hair of pigs. Higher oxytocin values were found in the hair collected at days 23 and 59 after farrowing in the winter-spring period. Oxytocin in hair showed moderate and low correlations with cortisone and cortisol, respectively.
Article
Engineering, Geological
Roberta Ventini, Stefania Lirer, Claudio Mancuso, Alessandro Flora
Summary: Particle breakage significantly influences the stress-strain behavior of rockfills and is influenced by several factors. A simplified conceptual model was developed to predict the level of breakage and position of CSLs, calibrated against laboratory test results. The CSL parameters are state dependent and change with current grading modifications.
JOURNAL OF GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Alessandro Mingotti, Lorenzo Peretto, Roberto Tinarelli
Summary: International technical committees make significant efforts to write standards that balance rigorous scientific requirements and practical needs. Researchers are continuously working to improve existing standards with new procedures and findings. This paper presents a simplified and low-cost procedure for testing low-power voltage transformers, which aims to assess their immunity to external electric fields.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuki Sonoda, Fumi Kano, Masayuki Murata
Summary: This study developed a new method of EV loading using cell resealing and reconstituted the elementary miRNA-loading processes. The transport of miRNA to MVEs and encapsulation of miRNA into EVs followed a distinct pathway regulated by RNA-binding proteins, providing new insight for disease research.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)