Editorial Material
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hai -Na Feng
Summary: Hai-Na Feng is a second-year PhD candidate at East China Normal University. She started her research on molecular nanotopology in the group of Prof. David Leigh and Prof. Liang Zhang. From 2017 to 2019, she worked with Prof. Julius Rebek and Yang Yu at Shanghai University, focusing on the host-guest chemistry of water-soluble cavitand. After completing her master's studies, she joined the current group as a research assistant in 2019. Her current research interest lies in the synthesis of topologically complex molecules and molecularly woven materials.
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aitor Bermejo-Lopez
Summary: Dr. Aitor Bermejo Lopez graduated with a degree in chemistry and obtained a doctoral degree in organic chemistry. His research focuses on the development of new methods in organometallic catalysis and the study of their mechanisms. He recently defended his doctoral thesis and looks forward to his future growth in the scientific field.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lauren A. Warning, Krista Kobylianskii
Summary: Research has shown that using a choose-your-own-adventure (CYOA) style activity can improve students' understanding of electrochemistry concepts. CYOA-style activities strike a balance between meeting the demand for instructor time and providing students with the opportunity to develop laboratory decision-making skills, making them a better alternative to traditional in-laboratory activities.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Dheeraj Choppara, Alysia Garmulewicz, Joshua M. Pearce
Summary: The purpose of this study is to protect the 3D printing industry from innovation stagnation caused by patenting obvious materials by using an open-source approach. An open-source algorithm was implemented in Python to identify obvious 3D printing materials, and compound combinations of two and three constituents were tested. The results show the potential of an open-source system to generate suitable printing materials for specific business cases based on desired material properties.
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anna Nowogrodzki
Summary: Maintaining outdated PCs can be necessary and a labor of love.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Marius Pachitariu, Carsen Stringer
Summary: This study introduces Cellpose 2.0, a software package that includes diverse pretrained models and a human-in-the-loop pipeline for rapid customization of models. The results show that models pretrained on the Cellpose dataset can be fine-tuned with fewer user annotations and still achieve high-quality segmentations.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Geng-Bo Wu, Yuan-Song Zeng, Ka Fai Chan, Shi-Wei Qu, Jeffrey Shaw, Chi Hou Chan
Summary: This article introduces a novel near-field focus lens antenna with a three-dimensional focus-steering capability at terahertz frequencies. The antenna uses thin discrete dielectric lenses and a stationary feed horn to achieve three-dimensional focus scanning through rotation and linear translation mechanisms. The antenna prototype, fabricated using 3D printing technology, can scan its focus in a 3D cylindrical space with a large field of view. This antenna opens up new possibilities for fast three-dimensional terahertz imaging applications.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ANTENNAS AND PROPAGATION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Martin Jendrlin, Suntisak Khumngern, Apon Numnuam, Panote Thavarungkul, Proespichaya Kanatharana, Dmitry Kirsanov, Vladimir L. Zholobenko, Lukasz Mendecki, Aleksandar Radu
Summary: The Ion Sensing Pencil (ISP) is an innovative tool with chemical sensing capabilities, designed for easy home use and applications in areas such as water quality testing. It shows promise for further development of inexpensive and accessible tools for obtaining chemical information in areas where utilization of chemical sensors is currently limited.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Yuan-Long Li, Kwai-Man Luk
Summary: We propose a design of an open resonator antenna to meet the requirements of high gain and low cost at 0.1 THz. A planar cavity with a loaded phase-shifting periodic structure is used to mimic a spherical cavity, enabling support for higher order modes and thus widening the bandwidth. The design procedure is explained in detail. Utilizing high-precision three-dimensional printing technology, the periodic structure can be manufactured with a relatively lower cost and complexity. Measurements validate that the proposed antenna achieves a 3 dB gain bandwidth of 13% and a peak gain over 16.8 dBi.
IEEE ANTENNAS AND WIRELESS PROPAGATION LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Daniel Ahlers, Florens Wasserfall, Norman Hendrich, Arne Niklas Buengener, Jan-Tarek Butt, Jianwei Zhang
Summary: This method integrates nuts and other metal components directly into 3D printed parts to improve connection reliability. Users can use augmented slicing software to insert different components into objects and achieve robotic automatic placement through automatically generated G-code commands.
IEEE-ASME TRANSACTIONS ON MECHATRONICS
(2021)
Editorial Material
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Laurie Chong, Archana Raja
Summary: The solutions to many of today's challenges lie in advanced materials research, which requires collaboration across various fields. While good ideas can come from anywhere, scientific opportunities are often concentrated among specific groups. National user facilities democratize access to expertise and instrumentation, serving as catalysts for scientific innovation.
NATURE REVIEWS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Weihao Zhang, Jiapeng Wang, Min Tang, Honglin Ma, Linzhi Wang, Qi Zhang, Shuqian Fan
Summary: Defects in metal 3-D printing process are difficult to predict and control, hindering its application in critical industrial fields. This study utilizes a machine vision monitoring system to monitor the forming process, and designs a 2-D transformer-based framework for video classification to recognize unhealthy melt tracks.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INDUSTRIAL INFORMATICS
(2023)
Article
History & Philosophy Of Science
Neil Levy
Summary: Philosophical tradition and conspiracy theorists both believe that ordinary people should conduct their own research instead of blindly accepting the opinions of others. However, this non-expert research can undermine knowledge by lacking the ability to verify truth and justification. Nonetheless, non-expert research still has value in providing deeper understanding and other benefits.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vittorio Saggiomo
Summary: Despite being increasingly common in households, 3D printers are still seen as toys rather than laboratory equipment in many laboratories worldwide. This review aims to challenge this conservative viewpoint, focusing on fused deposition modeling printers and their application in laboratories. 3D printers have become cheaper and easier to use, making them one of the most versatile pieces of equipment in a laboratory.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Qingxin Meng, Julian Stirling, William J. Wadsworth, Richard W. Bowman
Summary: The ACute3D is a compact laser autocollimator capable of precise angle measurement in two orthogonal directions. Its unique design using fused filament 3-D printing allows for a monolithic optomechanical assembly, making the instrument compact, lightweight, and resistant to drift. Its open license design and use of digital fabrication make it convenient for customization and integration into larger instruments.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Soumyaparna Das, Valerie Popp, Michael Power, Kathrin Groeneveld, Jie Yan, Christian Melle, Luke Rogerson, Marlly Achury, Frank Schwede, Torsten Strasser, Thomas Euler, Francois Paquet-Durand, Vasilica Nache
Summary: This study suggests that the protective effect of calcium channel blockers on photoreceptors is questionable, and they may even lead to cell death. These findings are important for future therapy development, as alternative mechanisms unrelated to calcium ions may need to be considered.
CELL DEATH & DISEASE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
F. K. Janiak, P. Bartel, M. R. Bale, T. Yoshimatsu, E. Komulainen, M. Zhou, K. Staras, L. L. Prieto-Godino, T. Euler, M. Maravall, T. Baden
Summary: This study presents a low-cost, easily implemented and flexible design for two-photon microscopy, expanding the 3D field of view and allowing the bending of imaging planes to follow natural curvatures in biological structures.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Royhaan Olamide Folarin, Mahmoud Bukar Maina, Abisola Kaosara Akinbo, Tamramat Iyabo Runsewe-Abiodun, Omobola Abioye Ogundahunsi, Ahmed Adebowale Adedeji, Andre Maia Chagas
Summary: The production of over 400 reusable face shields and masks in a Nigerian community, using free and open-source hardware, 3D printing, and locally sourced materials, showcases the valuable role these tools can play in addressing PPE shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Editorial Material
Neurosciences
Lucia L. Prieto-Godino, Thomas O. Auer
Summary: In this study, Zhao et al. investigated how the olfactory system in the mosquito Aedes aegypti encodes human and animal odors. Through various techniques, they found that the coding of host odors is surprisingly simple, combining both labeled line and combinatorial coding.
TRENDS IN NEUROSCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sofia Eisenbeiser, Etienne Serbe-Kamp, Gregory J. Gage, Timothy C. Marzullo
Summary: This study investigated whether fish are capable of exhibiting complex behaviors, specifically play. By exploring the responses of different fish species to laser pointer stimuli, the researchers found that over 80% of the fish displayed an inquisitive response, with a particular interest in red laser spots. The study also reviewed existing literature on fish play and discussed whether the observed fish responses could be considered as play behavior.
Review
Neurosciences
Ruairi J. Roberts, Sinziana Pop, Lucia L. Prieto-Godino
Summary: The evolution of neural circuits is responsible for the wide variety of animal behaviors observed today. However, our understanding of the mechanisms through which neural circuits change over evolutionary timescales lags behind our knowledge of circuit function and development. Recent technological advancements have allowed for comparative neuroscience studies, merging the fields of neuroscience and evolutionary biology and accelerating our understanding of neural circuit evolution.
NATURE REVIEWS NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sarah Strauss, Maria M. Korympidou, Yanli Ran, Katrin Franke, Timm Schubert, Tom Baden, Philipp Berens, Thomas Euler, Anna L. Vlasits
Summary: Motion sensing is a crucial aspect of vision. Research on mouse retinal bipolar cells has revealed the presence of radial direction selectivity, with some cells preferring the origin of small object motion trajectories. This selectivity relies on the properties of the center-surround receptive field. By studying these cells and using connectomics, biophysical models were developed to understand how their selectivity contributes to downstream cells. It was found that bipolar cells pass radial direction selective excitation to starburst amacrine cells, contributing to their directional tuning and potentially impacting motion processing throughout the visual system.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Biology
Andrea K. Adden, Lee R. Haines, Alvaro Acosta-Serrano, Lucia L. Prieto-Godino
Summary: Tsetse flies have a significant impact on public health and economic development in sub-Saharan African countries due to the transmission of African trypanosomiasis. Laboratory studies previously suggested that a possible larval pheromone attracted gravid female flies to appropriate birthing sites. However, field experiments did not support this attraction. Naturalistic laboratory experiments mimicking wild conditions revealed that the flies were not attracted to the putative pheromone or pupae in the soil, but rather chose birthing sites based on environmental substrate cues.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Xinwei Wang, Paul A. Roberts, Takeshi Yoshimatsu, Leon Lagnado, Tom Baden
Summary: This study investigates the color processing mechanism in the zebrafish retina and finds that some amacrine cells enhance the function of bipolar cells targeting opposite colors while suppressing the function of other bipolar cells targeting opposite colors, leading to a net change of zero color-opponent units in different retinal regions.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Yongrong Qiu, David A. Klindt, Klaudia P. Szatko, Dominic Gonschorek, Larissa Hoefling, Timm Schubert, Laura Busse, Matthias Bethge, Thomas Euler
Summary: Neural system identification aims at learning neural response function using recorded data, but often neglects normative principles like efficient coding. We introduce a normative network regularization method and show that incorporating efficient coding improves system identification models for predicting retinal neuron responses to noise stimuli.
PLOS COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Xavier Cano-Ferrer, Ruairi J. V. Roberts, Alice S. French, Joost de Folter, Hui Gong, Luke Nightingale, Amy Strange, Albane Imbert, Lucia L. Prieto-Godino
Summary: This article introduces an open-source and affordable behavioral observation system called OptoPi, which includes customizable and reproducible visible and infrared illumination conditions, and allows for optogenetic stimulation. The system can simultaneously track the behavior of multiple unmarked animals, which is important for neuroscience research.
Review
Zoology
Tom Baden, John Briseno, Gabrielle Coffing, Sophie Cohen-Bodenes, Amy Courtney, Dominick Dickerson, Guel Dolen, Graziano Fiorito, Camino Gestal, Taryn Gustafson, Elizabeth Heath-Heckman, Qiaz Hua, Pamela Imperadore, Ryosuke Kimbara, Mirela Krol, Zdenek Lajbner, Nicolas Lichilin, Filippo Macchi, Matthew J. McCoy, Michele K. Nishiguchi, Spencer Nyholm, Eve Otjacques, Pedro Antonio Perez-Ferrer, Giovanna Ponte, Judit R. Pungor, Thea F. Rogers, Joshua J. C. Rosenthal, Lisa Rouressol, Noelle Rubas, Gustavo Sanchez, Catarina Pereira Santos, Darrin T. Schultz, Eve Seuntjens, Jeremea O. Songco-Casey, Ian Erik Stewart, Ruth Styfhals, Surangkana Tuanapaya, Nidhi Vijayan, Anton Weissenbacher, Lucia Zifcakova, Grace Schulz, Willem Weertman, Oleg Simakov, Caroline B. Albertin
Summary: Cephalopod molecular biology is rapidly advancing, attracting researchers from various fields. Recent technological advancements have provided new avenues for studying the biology of these extraordinary animals. This article summarizes the latest insights and potential solutions from fields such as comparative genomics, gene manipulation, single-cell transcriptomics, metagenomics, and microbial interactions, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration.
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marvin Seifert, Paul A. Roberts, George Kafetzis, Daniel Osorio, Tom Baden
Summary: Birds have a different retinal functional organization compared to mammals, where they are able to multiplex spectral and temporal information.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
