Article
Geography, Physical
Zifu Wang, Yun Li, Kevin Wang, Jacob Cain, Mary Salami, Daniel Q. Q. Duffy, Michael M. M. Little, Chaowei Yang
Summary: With the advancement of AI technologies and big Earth data, DL has become an important method in Earth science. However, computational challenges still exist for DL-based applications. This study aims to address these challenges by revising DL models/algorithms and testing their performance on multiple GPU computing platforms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DIGITAL EARTH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Majid Bagheri, Nakisa Farshforoush, Karim Bagheri, Ali Irani Shemirani
Summary: This article explores the applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in water environments and proposes a framework for Tiny Machine Learning models and their advantages. The research finds that TinyML models have significant practical value in water environment monitoring, allowing for in situ real-time monitoring and replacing traditional methods.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhilong Wang, An Chen, Kehao Tao, Yanqiang Han, Jinjin Li
Summary: Materials informatics, combining materials science, artificial intelligence, physical chemistry and other disciplines, is driving the development of new materials. This article discusses AI models and materials infrastructures, reviews advancements in new materials discovery and design, and proposes the direction of materials informatics. The challenges and constraints faced by materials informatics are also discussed.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gezhi Kong, Mengyi Xiong, Lu Liu, Ling Hu, Hong-Min Meng, Guoliang Ke, Xiao-Bing Zhang, Weihong Tan
Summary: DNA origami, as a sophisticated nanostructure, offers predictable and programmable scaffolds for precise protein assembly. The emerging application of DNA origami-based protein networks in various fields, such as enzymatic reaction regulation and bionics, provides great potential for future research and development. Challenges and opportunities in this research field are also discussed to inspire more innovative studies and applications.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mengdie Cao, Xiangyuan Luo, Kongming Wu, Xingxing He
Summary: Lysosomes play a crucial role in regulating cellular and organismal homeostasis, with dysfunction associated with the development of various diseases. Understanding the biological functions of lysosomes in different aspects can help elucidate the pathogenesis and treatment strategies of related diseases. Current targeting strategies and corresponding drugs in clinical trials provide direction for further research in targeting lysosomes in human disease.
SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION AND TARGETED THERAPY
(2021)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Yuguo Zha, Hui Chong, Pengshuo Yang, Kang Ning
Summary: With the rapid growth of microbiome samples and sequencing data, there has been an increase in knowledge about microbial communities. However, there is still much to learn, including novel species and genes, as well as dynamic patterns within microbial communities, which make up the microbial dark matter. This study summarizes the role of microbial dark matter in microbiome research, reviews current data mining methods, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) methods, and provides case studies on using AI for microbiome data mining and knowledge discovery.
GENOMICS PROTEOMICS & BIOINFORMATICS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Camila Guindani, Lucas Caire da Silva, Shoupeng Cao, Tsvetomir Ivanov, Katharina Landfester
Summary: Bottom-up synthetic biology is the scientific approach of building systems that imitate the structure and function of living cells from the ground up. Recent developments have allowed scientists to engineer synthetic cells and organelles that mimic the essential functions and behaviors of natural cells.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Armin Horn, Arnaud Pascal, Isidora Loncarevic, Raissa Volpatto Marques, Yi Lu, Sissi Miguel, Frederic Bourgaud, Margret Thorsteinsdottir, Nils Cronberg, Joerg D. Becker, Ralf Reski, Henrik T. Simonsen
Summary: Research on plant-derived natural products, particularly from bryophytes, has been gaining attention due to the discovery of interesting bioactive compounds with potential biotechnological applications. Bryophytes, as the second largest group of plants in terms of species number, offer a high degree of biochemical complexity and genetic diversity, allowing them to thrive in various harsh habitats. The study of bryophytes has opened doors to functional genomics approaches and the disentanglement of biosynthetic pathways, as well as the potential for biotechnological exploitation of novel chemicals from these plants.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN PLANT SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Ruixiang Qu, Guoqiang Li
Summary: Liquid crystal (LC) biosensors, which are simple, visualized, and efficient, have been extensively studied and applied. This article reviews the basic theory and advanced applications of LC biosensors, introduces different fabrication methods and detection mechanisms, and summarizes the latest research progress on various detection targets, such as proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids. It also highlights the current challenges and potential development directions of LC biosensors.
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Jianyi Li, Haitao Li, Panpan Rao, Junmiao Luo, Xi Wang, Long Wang
Summary: Cardiac arrhythmias, an important group of cardiovascular diseases, can be treated using optical manipulation. Visible light requires conversion media for optical modulation in cells and tissues, while infrared and near-infrared light with strong tissue penetration properties are excellent options for achieving optical modulation.
Review
Physics, Nuclear
A. Zilges, D. L. Balabanski, J. Isaak, N. Pietralla
Summary: Photon-induced nuclear reactions are crucial for basic research and applications in physics, providing a valuable probe due to their selectivity and model-independence. Photons in the MeV energy range are ideal for addressing societal challenges with their penetrability. Advancements in advanced photon sources and detection methods have paved the way for new scientific discoveries and technological applications in photonuclear reactions in the last two decades.
PROGRESS IN PARTICLE AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS
(2022)
Review
Cell Biology
Lu Yan, Alejandra Rodriguez-delaRosa, Olivier Pourquie
Summary: The differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells into muscle cells has significant implications for studying human muscle development and treating muscular diseases. Through various differentiation strategies and bioengineering approaches, human PSCs can be utilized to generate muscle tissue and explore potential clinical applications.
SEMINARS IN CELL & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Lina Wang, Xuemin Zeng, Wei Shen, Sheng Tang, Hian Kee Lee
Summary: Artificial cells have similar characteristics to natural cells and can mimic their functions. Liposomes and vesicles, which are widely used in biomedicine, have good biocompatibility and can be loaded with biomolecules as recognition sites for other substances. This feature of liposomes has been extensively utilized in biosensor platforms. This review explores the application of artificial cells in analytical chemistry, focusing on the fabrication methods, materials, and detection methods.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biophysics
Chonglu Li, Xiaofang Guan, Xian Zhang, Di Zhou, Subin Son, Yunjie Xu, Mengtian Deng, Zhenzhong Guo, Yao Sun, Jong Seung Kim
Summary: Due to their low toxicity, high synthetic repeatability, and simplicity of chemical modification, organic NIR-II fluorophores with a small-molecule framework have become the most attractive candidates for clinical translation. However, there are still many challenges that need to be addressed before they can be used in clinical settings, despite the wide usage of NIR-II fluorescence imaging technology in basic scientific research and preclinical practice throughout the past decade.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2022)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Seongjin Park, Geonjun Choi, Minsu Kang, Woochan Kim, Jangho Kim, Hoon Eui Jeong
Summary: Cilia play various biological functions in natural systems, and bioinspired artificial magnetic cilia have emerged as a highly promising technology. This review comprehensively discusses the roles of cilia in nature, the types of magnetic particles used in magnetic cilia, and the fabrication techniques for their production. It also examines the applications of magnetic cilia in soft robotics, control systems, fluidics, optical devices, and sensors. Future research and development of magnetic cilia need to address challenges and further integrate with emerging technologies.
MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING
(2023)
