Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Carson J. Bryant, Claudia F. Lorea, Hiram Larangeira de Almeida Jr, Leticia Weinert, Leonardo Vedolin, Filippo Pinto E. Vairo, Susan J. Baserga
Summary: Alopecia, neurologic defects, and endocrinopathy (ANE) syndrome is a rare ribosomopathy caused by a variant in the RBM28 gene. A new case of ANE syndrome was reported, with the patient exhibiting alopecia, craniofacial malformations, hypoplastic pituitary, and hair and skin abnormalities. This patient had biallelic splicing variants in RBM28, resulting in skipping of mutant exons and potentially impacting protein function.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
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Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Daeseok Kang, Chang-Gyu Lee, Ohung Kwon
Summary: A multimodal haptic suit called PA suit was developed, which provides high-resolution haptic feedback and simulates the sensation of brief and strong collisions. This study proves the effectiveness of the PA suit in improving the VR experience, as it allows users to distinguish between haptic patterns and positions of collided virtual objects.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Renato L. T. Parreira, Giovanni F. Caramori, Leticia Maria Pequeno Madureira, Raul Guajardo-Maturana, Peter. L. Rodriguez-Kessler, Alvaro Munoz-Castro
Summary: Efficient and affordable synthetic nanometric hosts have attracted attention for exploring changes in chemical properties and reactivity at the nanomolecular scale. Recent research has shown that the incorporation of suit[3]ane results in mechanically interlocked nanometric host-guest pairs. The London dispersion force plays a significant role in the stabilization of the host-guest complex.
JOURNAL OF NANOSTRUCTURE IN CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Huan Zhao, Jian Zou, Wei Xu, Dan Hu, Liang-Dong Guo, Jia-Xu Chen, Guo-Dong Chen, Kwok-Fai So, Xin-Sheng Yao, Hao Gao
Summary: The study investigated secondary metabolites from Biscogniauxia sp. 71-10-1-1, yielding new meroterpenoids with anti-inflammatory activity. Compounds such as biscognin A and Biscognienyne F are the first of their kind with unique structures.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Feng Zhu, Alisdair R. Fernie
Summary: The conservation and repurposing of root gene functions across species is crucial for ensuring future yield stability.
TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Eerik Jogi, Ingrid Valing, Toonika Rinken
Summary: Escherichia coli is commonly used as an indicator for water safety. Microbiological culture-based tests are the current 'gold' standard for E. coli detection, but they take a long time. Immunobiosensors offer a faster option for detecting E. coli and issuing timely warnings for water safety.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Po-Li Wei, Chin-Sheng Hung, Hsuan-Hsuan Lu, Uyanga Batzorig, Chien-Yu Huang, Yu-Jia Chang
Summary: The study demonstrated that Areca nut extract (ANE) may be a potential new compound for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) therapy. ANE treatment resulted in reduced cell viability, increased cell apoptosis, and suppressed tumor progression in xenograft models. Mechanistically, ANE treatment induced ROS-mediated autophagy and lysosome formation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Mathematical
Matthew L. Stanley, Paul Henne, Laura Niemi, Walter Sinnott-Armstrong, Felipe De Brigard
Summary: Research has shown that people are less likely to agree with general moral principles after recalling their own violations, possibly due to their tendency to excuse their own moral transgressions rather than those of others. This has important implications for understanding the impact of memory and personal identity on moral judgment.
PSYCHONOMIC BULLETIN & REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Peter Kramer
Summary: To make mathematics more accessible, behavioral and educational scientists are redesigning its teaching methods. Meanwhile, rogue mathematicians and computer scientists are redesigning the subject itself, improving its ergonomic features. Iconic mathematics, a graphical alternative similar to using an abacus, has the potential to aid basic computation and benefit those left behind by traditional mathematics.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
History
Tatiana Seijas
Summary: Antona, a native of Upper Guinea, raised her family in Mexico's Black Pacific. Her story, documented in a 1597 freedom suit, highlights the significance of framing survival as agency in reconstructing the experiences of individuals and considering the complexities of power within their historical contexts.
JOURNAL OF SOCIAL HISTORY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Leiyu Zhang, Xiang Gao, Ying Cui, Jianfeng Li, Ruidong Ge, Zhenxing Jiao, Feiran Zhang
Summary: A soft exoskeleton named A-Suit was developed to improve walking endurance and reduce metabolic consumption in the lower limbs by applying ergonomics design and biomechanical control methods. Performance experiments showed that wearing the A-Suit resulted in significant reductions in heart rate and metabolic consumption. This research provides valuable insights for human augmentation and medical assistance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. A. Correa, A. Ferreira, A. S. Melo, E. F. Silva, A. R. L. Souza, L. C. Benetti, M. S. Rodrigues, M. Gamino, F. Bohn, F. Vaz
Summary: In this study, we investigated the magnetic properties and anomalous Nernst effect in a NiFe/Cr/NiFe trilayer both theoretically and experimentally. We found that the system exhibits a biphasic magnetic behavior, which can be attributed to the distinct structural properties of the top and bottom magnetic layers. Our results showed that the thermomagnetic response strongly depends on the anisotropies and magnetic response of the biphasic system, and the thermomagnetic results are more sensitive to the anisotropies compared to the magnetometry ones. Furthermore, we found that the anomalous Nernst coefficient in our trilayer is comparable to those observed in high-efficient thermomagnetic systems, and is enhanced compared to single layers. Additionally, our findings reveal the different contributions of the top and bottom layers to the thermomagnetic signal due to the presence of the Cr spacer in the trilayer system.
JOURNAL OF MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Marx Vinicius Maciel da Silva, Cleiton da Silva Silveira, Samuellson Lopes Cabral, Antonio Duarte Marcos Junior, Greicy Kelly da Silva, Carlos Eduardo Lima de Sousa
Summary: This study analyzed the potential impacts of climate change on projections of naturalized streamflows and Affluent Natural Energy (ANE) for the Brazilian hydropower sector using CMIP6 models. Most models projected reductions in annual naturalized streamflows and ANE, with some variations in different regions of Brazil.
JOURNAL OF WATER AND CLIMATE CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Mohamed Reda Bensaidane, Vincent Picher-Martel, Francois Emond, Gaston De Serres, Nicolas Dupre, Philippe Beauchemin
Summary: This article reports a case of acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE) following COVID-19 vaccination. Cytokine analysis showed elevated levels of multiple cytokines in the patient's serum and cerebrospinal fluid. Treatment with high-dose corticosteroids led to favorable outcomes. The authors speculate that the vaccine may have triggered an aberrant immune response. Further research on the pathogenesis of ANE in the context of COVID-19 vaccination is of great importance.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Physics, Fluids & Plasmas
Muhammad Saif Ullah Khalid, Junshi Wang, Imran Akhtar, Haibo Dong, Moubin Liu, Arman Hemmati
Summary: The study examines the impact of fish undulatory motion wavelength on hydrodynamic performance, indicating that larger wavelengths can improve swimming efficiency. By performing numerical simulations on the Jack Fish model, it was found that longer wavelengths lead to better thrust production, reduced drag, and lower energy consumption.
PHYSICAL REVIEW FLUIDS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiao-Yang Chen, Hongliang Chen, J. Fraser Stoddart
Summary: The tetracationic cyclophane, known as the little blue box, is valuable in constructing stimuli-responsive materials by binding small pi-donors and forming complexes with viologen radical cations. Its significance in the discovery of host-guest complexes and mechanically interlocked molecules is highlighted.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu Wang, Huang Wu, Leighton O. Jones, Martin A. Mosquera, Charlotte L. Stern, George C. Schatz, J. Fraser Stoddart
Summary: Cocrystal engineering is a popular strategy for tuning the photophysical properties of crystalline materials. This study reports a color-tunable upconversion-emission switch based on the interconversion between two cocrystals. The research provides a critical example of precise control of cocrystal-to-cocrystal transformation and offers a reference for fabricating color tunable nonlinear optical materials in the solid state.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hongliang Chen, Chuancheng Jia, Xin Zhu, Chen Yang, Xuefeng Guo, J. Fraser Stoddart
Summary: Developing new materials is a long-standing goal in various fields, and understanding single-molecule reactions can deepen our understanding of chemical reactions and provide new frameworks in materials science. This review focuses on state-of-the-art chemical reactions in single-molecule junctions and highlights the advantages of real-time testbeds for studying reaction dynamics, intermediates, transition states, and solvent effects. The behavior of single-molecule reactions is compared with reactions in ensemble states, and the potential of leveraging single-molecule catalysis for large-scale materials production is explored.
NATURE REVIEWS MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
Han Han, James S. W. Seale, Liang Feng, Yunyan Qiu, J. Fraser Stoddart
Summary: Rotaxanes with well-defined ring sequences are attractive synthetic goals for constructing functional materials. Sequence-controlled synthesis of oligo- and polyrotaxanes is important for developing sequence-defined polymers and dynamic functional materials. This Review discusses the pivotal role of sequence isomerism in rotaxanes and explores different synthetic approaches for constructing sequence-controlled rotaxanes. By comparing the advantages and disadvantages of these approaches, possible synthetic strategies are proposed to predict the future of sequence-controlled synthesis of polyrotaxanes.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xinchun Yang, Zakir Ullah, J. Fraser Stoddart, Cafer T. Yavuz
Summary: Porous organic cages (POCs) are a new class of low-density crystalline materials that have wide applications in molecular recognition, gas storage and separation, and proton conduction. Compared to other porous structures like MOFs, COFs, and POPs, POCs have the advantages of specific surface areas, porosities, open pore channels, tunable structures, and solubilities in common solvents. This review summarizes recent progress in POCs, including their design, synthesis, characterization, and applications, and discusses future challenges and opportunities in the field.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Taeyeon Kim, Yuanning Feng, James P. O'Connor, J. Fraser Stoddart, Ryan M. Young, Michael R. Wasielewski
Summary: Designing and controlling charge transfer pathways in organic semiconductors are crucial for solar energy applications. This study investigates the photoinduced charge transfer and relaxation dynamics in host-guest complexes, and demonstrates that the charge transfer pathway can be controlled by subtle chemical modifications of the acceptor host.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongliang Chen, Indranil Roy, Michele S. Myong, James S. W. Seale, Kang Cai, Yang Jiao, Wenqi Liu, Bo Song, Long Zhang, Xingang Zhao, Yuanning Feng, Fangjun Liu, Ryan M. Young, Michael R. Wasielewski, J. Fraser Stoddart
Summary: Triplet-triplet annihilation-based molecular photon upconversion (TTA-UC) was achieved by incorporating two porphyrinic sensitizers and encapsulating two perylene emitters inside a molecular container. The design of the container, with a suitable cavity size and ππ distance between the sensitizers and annihilators, allowed for efficient photon upconversion. This study provides new opportunities for addressing issues associated with supramolecular photon upconversion and has implications for biological imaging applications.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yang Liu, Xin-Ru Guan, Duan-Chao Wang, J. Fraser Stoddart, Qing-Hui Guo
Summary: Single-crystal-to-single-crystal (SCSC) polymerization is an effective method for environmentally friendly preparation of polymer single crystals (PSCs) with high crystallinity and molecular weights. Solubility and solution processibility are major challenges for practical applications of PSCs, but this study successfully synthesized soluble and processable PSCs with rigid polycationic backbones. The resulting polymeric crystals have excellent solubility, crystallinity and rheological properties, and can be characterized using various techniques.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Huang Wu, Chun Tang, Long Zhang, J. Fraser Stoddart
NATIONAL SCIENCE REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ping Zhou, Yanjun Fu, Maolin Wang, Renhui Qiu, Yuwei Wang, J. Fraser Stoddart, Yuping Wang, Hongliang Chen
Summary: Supramolecular electronics use noncovalent interactions like π-π and hydrogen bonding to introduce molecular assemblies into electronic devices. This research demonstrates a strategy for building electronically robust switches using two different noncovalent interactions. By compressing the junction, the single-supermolecule switch is turned ON through π-π interactions dominating the transport. Stretching the junction to form hydrogen-bonded dimers turns the switch OFF, resulting in a dramatic decrease in conductance. The study shows the potential for designing robust bistable mechanoresponsive devices for integrated circuits in microelectromechanical systems.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chi-Hsien Wang, Yi-Chia Lin, Surojit Bhunia, Yuanning Feng, Pramita Kundu, Charlotte L. Stern, Pei-Lin Chen, J. Fraser Stoddart, Masaki Horie
Summary: In this study, stimuli-responsive molecular crystals with distinct thermal phase transitions, photoinduced deformations, and mechanical behavior were reported. The understanding of the correlation between structure-thermomechanical and structure-photomechanical properties was advanced for the development of multi-stimulus-responsive materials.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fangbai Xie, Haochuan Mao, Chenjian Lin, Yuanning Feng, J. Fraser Stoddart, Ryan M. Young, Michael R. Wasielewski
Summary: This study demonstrates that a photogenerated spin-correlated radical ion pair can be used to sense an electric field change through molecular recognition. The experiment shows that the distance between the two charges decreases when a certain molecule encapsulates one of the charges, indicating that the system can function as a quantum sensor to detect electric field changes.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huangtianzhi Zhu, Liya Chen, Bin Sun, Mengbin Wang, Hao Li, J. Fraser Stoddart, Feihe Huang
Summary: Macrocyclic molecules have broad applications due to their guest binding properties. Extending host-guest chemistry from solution to the solid state enables the formation of more stable and processable complexes. Solid-state host-guest chemistry can encapsulate guests with higher affinities, which is crucial for applications in separation science and devices.
NATURE REVIEWS CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chengkai Xu, Quy Tran, Lukasz Wojtas, Wenqi Liu
Summary: The growing demand for lithium, especially in lithium-ion batteries, necessitates the development of efficient extraction and purification methods. This study proposes a simple and effective approach to high-performance lithium receptors using ion-dipole interactions for lithium binding. The findings show significantly enhanced binding affinity and Li+/Na+ selectivity compared to conventional receptors, as well as the discovery of a new building block for augmented lithium-binding capacity.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu Wang, Huang Wu, Leighton O. Jones, Martin A. Mosquera, Charlotte L. Stern, George C. Schatz, J. Fraser Stoddart
Summary: Cocrystal engineering is a popular strategy for tuning the photophysical properties of crystalline materials. This research presents a color-tunable upconversion-emission switch based on the interconversion between two cocrystals, demonstrating the reversible transformation and color change mechanism between cocrystals.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
