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PMC4019345
pmc
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{ "abstract": "Genetically identical cells sharing an environment can display markedly different phenotypes. It is often unclear how much of this variation derives from chance, external signals, or attempts by individual cells to exert autonomous phenotypic programs. By observing thousands of cells for hundreds of co...
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PMC9519436
pmc
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{ "abstract": "Biological receptor-ligand adhesion governed by mammalian cells involves a series of mechanochemical processes that can realize reversible, loading rate-dependent specific interfacial bonding, and even exhibit a counterintuitive behavior called catch bonds that tend to have much longer lifetimes when l...
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32236097
PMC7112194
pmc
3,699
{ "abstract": "In bacteria functionally related genes comprising metabolic pathways and protein complexes are frequently encoded in operons and are widely conserved across phylogenetically diverse species. The evolution of these operon-encoded processes is affected by diverse mechanisms such as gene duplication, loss...
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34136471
PMC8201792
pmc
3,700
{ "abstract": "The conversion of Kraft lignin in plant biomass into renewable chemicals, aiming at harvesting aromatic compounds, is a challenge process in biorefinery. Comparing to the traditional chemical methods, enzymatic catalysis provides a gentle way for the degradation of lignin. Alternative to natural enzyme...
5,425
35515284
PMC9062534
pmc
3,702
{ "abstract": "Mycorrhizal symbioses, which include plant roots and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), can significantly enhance plant resistance and promote the absorption of soil nutrients by plants. A greenhouse experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of three AMF species ( Glomus mosses , Glomus etu...
4,170
35611949
PMC9245351
pmc
3,703
{ "abstract": "Despite great scientific\nand industrial interest in waterproof\ncellulosic paper, its real world application is hindered by complicated\nand costly fabrication processes, limitations in scale-up production,\nand use of organic solvents. Furthermore, simultaneously achieving\nnonwetting properties and ...
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{ "abstract": "Electrotactile displays can open a new sensory substitution channel to be utilized in a vast array of applications. Our " }
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PMC1779306
pmc
3,705
{ "abstract": "While there has been much recent focus on the ecological causes of adaptive diversification, we know less about the genetic nature of the trade-offs in resource use that create and maintain stable, diversified ecotypes. Here we show how a regulatory genetic change can contribute to sympatric diversific...
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38817924
PMC11137179
pmc
3,706
{ "abstract": "Rare earth elements (REEs), including those in the lanthanide series, are crucial components essential for clean energy transitions, but they originate from geographically limited regions. Exploiting new and diverse supply sources is vital to facilitating a clean energy future. Hence, we explored the r...
6,321
23246794
PMC3595036
pmc
3,707
{ "abstract": "Quorum sensing (QS) regulates the onset of bacterial social responses in function to cell density having an important impact in virulence. Autoinducer-2 (AI-2) is a signal that has the peculiarity of mediating both intra- and interspecies bacterial QS. We analyzed the diversity of all components of AI-...
4,699
25104972
PMC4124493
pmc
3,711
{ "abstract": "Background Metal contamination is widespread and results from natural geogenic and constantly increasing anthropogenic sources (mainly mining and extraction activities, electroplating, battery and steel manufacturing or metal finishing). Consequently, there is a growing need for methods to detoxify pol...
7,168
30634611
PMC6357076
pmc
3,712
{ "abstract": "Water-repellent surfaces, often referred to as superhydrophobic surfaces, have found numerous potential applications in several industries. However, the synthesis of stable superhydrophobic surfaces through economical and practical processes remains a challenge. In the present work, we report on the de...
7,425
32696411
PMC8144121
pmc
3,713
{ "abstract": "Despite solid wastes’ landfill disposal limitation due to recent European legislation, landfill leachate disposal remains a significant problem and will be for many years in the future, since its production may persist for years after a site’s closure. Among process technologies proposed for its treatm...
6,857
34746577
PMC8567349
pmc
3,714
{ "abstract": "Bio-based polyurethane\n(PU) has recently drawn our attention due\nto the increasing interest in sustainability and the risks involved\nwith petroleum depletion. Herein, bio-based self-healing PU with a\nnovel polyol, i.e. , eugenol glycol dimer (EGD), was\nsynthesized and characterized for the first ...
6,006
28769900
PMC5513903
pmc
3,715
{ "abstract": "Biofilm represents a way of life that allows greater survival of microorganisms in hostile habitats. Campylobacter jejuni is able to form biofilms in vitro and on surfaces at several points in the poultry production chain. Genetic determinants related to their formation are expressed differently be...
6,620
20414363
PMC2857869
pmc
3,716
{ "abstract": "Production of fuels and chemicals through microbial fermentation of plant material is a desirable alternative to petrochemical-based production. Fermentative production of biorenewable fuels and chemicals requires the engineering of biocatalysts that can quickly and efficiently convert sugars to target...
5,651
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PMC10853732
pmc
3,717
{ "abstract": "Abstract To efficiently process the massive amount of sensor data, it is demanding to develop a new paradigm. Inspired by neurobiological systems, an infrared near‐senor reservoir computing (RC) system, consisting of infrared sensors and memristors based on single‐crystalline LiTaO 3 and LiNbO 3 (LN)...
11,082
36716373
PMC9963998
pmc
3,718
{ "abstract": "Significance Acetogenic bacteria can fix approximately 20% of the atmosphere’s carbon and reduce C1 feedstocks, such as CO 2 or CO, to multicarbon compounds via the Wood–Ljungdahl pathway, thus playing a prominent role in the global carbon cycle. Using a CRISPR interference (CRISPRi) screen, we measur...
2,622
40203116
PMC11980855
pmc
3,719
{ "abstract": "Soft Li-ion batteries, based on conventional organic electrolytes, face performance degradation challenges due to moisture penetration and safety concerns due to possible leakage of toxic fluorine compounds and flammable solvents under mechanical damage. We design a water-scarce hydrogel electrolyte wi...
2,349
30133138
PMC6381794
pmc
3,721
{ "abstract": "Summary \n Caffeic acid O‐methyltransferase ( COMT ), the lignin biosynthesis gene modified in many brown‐midrib high‐digestibility mutants of maize and sorghum, was targeted for downregulation in the small grain temperate cereal, barley ( Hordeum vulgare ), to improve straw properties. Phylogenetic a...
4,558
37127894
PMC10369268
pmc
3,722
{ "abstract": "Abstract Although highly desired, it is difficult to develop mechanically robust and room temperature self‐healing ionic liquid‐based gels (ionogels), which are very promising for next‐generation stretchable electronic devices. Herein, it is discovered that the ionic liquid significantly reduces the re...
5,480
38739927
PMC11733831
pmc
3,723
{ "abstract": "Abstract The quantity of sensor nodes within current computing systems is rapidly increasing in tandem with the sensing data. The presence of a bottleneck in data transmission between the sensors, computing, and memory units obstructs the system's efficiency and speed. To minimize the latency of data t...
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PMC3512248
pmc
3,724
{ "abstract": "Phylogenomic analyses of archaeal genome sequences are providing windows into the group's evolutionary past, even though most archaeal taxa lack a conventional fossil record. Here, phylogenetic analyses were performed using key metabolic genes that define the metabolic niche of microorganisms. Such gen...
10,546
32038551
PMC6988714
pmc
3,725
{ "abstract": "Agroforestry, which is the integration of trees into monoculture cropland, can alter soil properties and nutrient cycling. Temperate agroforestry practices have been shown to affect soil microbial communities as indicated by changes in enzyme activities, substrate-induced respiration, and microbial bio...
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32410574
PMC7227074
pmc
3,726
{ "abstract": "Background Bacterial biofilms are surface-adherent microbial communities in which individual cells are surrounded by a self-produced extracellular matrix of polysaccharides, extracellular DNA (eDNA) and proteins. Interactions among matrix components within biofilms are responsible for creating an adapt...
2,368
34337776
PMC11468203
pmc
3,727
{ "abstract": "Abstract The extracellular matrix (ECM) forms through hierarchical assembly of small and larger polymeric molecules into a transient, hydrogel‐like fibrous network that provides mechanical support and biochemical cues to cells. Synthetic, fibrous supramolecular networks formed via non‐covalent assembly...
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37253075
PMC10281587
pmc
3,730
{ "abstract": "The type VI secretion system (T6SS) is an antibacterial weapon that is used by numerous Gram-negative bacteria to gain competitive advantage by injecting toxins into adjacent prey cells. Predicting the outcome of a T6SS-dependent competition is not only reliant on presence-absence of the system but ins...
5,038
37938301
PMC9723799
pmc
3,731
{ "abstract": "A grand challenge in microbial ecology is disentangling the traits of individual populations within complex communities. Various cultivation-independent approaches have been used to infer traits based on the presence of marker genes. However, marker genes are not linked to traits with complete fidelity...
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PMC5716610
pmc
3,733
{ "abstract": "Abstract DNA tetrahedron as the simplest 3D DNA nanostructure has been applied widely in biomedicine and biosensing. Herein, we design and fabricate a series of circular assemblies of DNA tetrahedron with high purity and decent yields. These circular nanostructures are confirmed by endonuclease digesti...
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37223464
PMC10200910
pmc
3,734
{ "abstract": "Metal nanomaterials can facilitate microbial extracellular electron transfer (EET) in the electrochemically active biofilm. However, the role of nanomaterials/bacteria interaction in this process is still unclear. Here, we reported the single-cell voltammetric imaging of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 at...
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{ "abstract": "In natural systems, bacteria form complex, surface-attached communities known as biofilms. This lifestyle presents numerous advantages compared with unattached or planktonic life, such as exchange of nutrients, protection from environmental stresses and increased tolerance to biocides. Despite such ben...
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PMC4681859
pmc
3,737
{ "abstract": "The candidate archaeal phylum ‘Aigarchaeota' contains microorganisms from terrestrial and subsurface geothermal ecosystems. The phylogeny and metabolic potential of Aigarchaeota has been deduced from several recent single-cell amplified genomes; however, a detailed description of their metabolic potent...
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31277227
PMC6669453
pmc
3,739
{ "abstract": "Coral bleaching caused by global warming has resulted in massive damage to coral reefs worldwide. Studies addressing the consequences of elevated temperature have focused on organisms of the class Anthozoa, and up to now, there is little information regarding the mechanisms by which reef forming Hydroz...
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34154664
PMC8215762
pmc
3,740
{ "abstract": "Background Conventional methods of agricultural pest control and crop fertilisation are unsustainable. To meet growing demand, we must find ecologically responsible means to control disease and promote crop yields. The root-associated microbiome can aid plants with disease suppression, abiotic stress r...
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PMC6474772
pmc
3,741
{ "abstract": "We report a microfluidic system that generates sequential periodic multiflows only with a constant water head pressure.", "introduction": "INTRODUCTION Control of sequential periodic flows in microfluidic chips has numerous applications, such as layer-by-layer assembly ( 1 , 2 ), sequential-injectio...
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PMC8873517
pmc
3,742
{ "abstract": "Data in this article provides detailed information on the microbial dynamics and degradation performances in two full-scale anaerobic digesters operated in parallel for 476 days. One of them was kept at 35 °C for the whole experiment, while the other was submitted to sub-mesophilic (25 °C) conditions b...
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PMC3427877
pmc
3,743
{ "abstract": "Light quantity and quality are among the most important factors determining the physiology and stress response of zooxanthellate corals. Yet, almost nothing is known about the light field that Symbiodinium experiences within their coral host, and the basic optical properties of coral tissue are unkno...
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26201334
PMC4511525
pmc
3,744
{ "abstract": "Background Bacteria have developed a repertoire of signalling mechanisms that enable adaptive responses to fluctuating environmental conditions. The formation of biofilm, for example, allows persisting in times of external stresses, e.g. induced by antibiotics or a lack of nutrients. Adhesive curli fib...
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34847449
PMC8637139
pmc
3,746
{ "abstract": "Graphical abstract", "conclusion": "4 Conclusions In this paper, an efficient method of ultrasonic-assisted chemical etching for preparing superhydrophobic surface on stainless steel was proposed. The mechanism of ultrasound promoting the etching process was studied. It is the first time to demonstra...
5,715
35055692
PMC8775938
pmc
3,747
{ "abstract": "Biorefineries are attracting attention as an alternative to the petroleum industry to reduce carbon emissions and achieve sustainable development. In particular, because forests play an important role in potentially reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero, alternatives to cellulose produced by pl...
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PMC4285555
pmc
3,748
{ "abstract": "The mechanisms that underlie the origin of major prokaryotic groups are poorly understood. In principle, the origin of both species and higher taxa among prokaryotes should entail similar mechanisms — ecological interactions with the environment paired with natural genetic variation involving lineage-s...
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PMC3282944
pmc
3,749
{ "abstract": "Fluxes of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere are heavily influenced by microbiological activity. Microbial enzymes involved in the production and consumption of greenhouse gases often contain metal cofactors. While extensive research has examined the influence of Fe bioavailability on microbial CO 2 c...
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PMC9300135
pmc
3,751
{ "abstract": "Summary \n Biodiversity can reduce or increase disease transmission. These divergent effects suggest that community composition rather than diversity per se determines disease transmission. In natural plant communities, little is known about the functional roles of neighbouring plant species in below...
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PMC11695965
pmc
3,753
{ "abstract": "Microbial utilization of methanol for valorization is an effective way to advance green bio-manufacturing technology. Although synthetic methylotrophs have been developed, strategies to enhance their cell growth rate and internal regulatory mechanism remain underexplored. In this study, we design a syn...
2,669
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PMC3114069
pmc
3,754
{ "abstract": "Species that shelter in a biogenic habitat can influence their refugia and, in turn, play an essential role in shaping local patterns of biodiversity. Here we explore a positive feedback loop between the provisioning rate of habitat-forming branching corals and their associated fishes and show how inte...
4,527
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PMC10938581
pmc
3,756
{ "abstract": "Water-repellent glass\nsurfaces have become increasingly\nimportant\nto ensure clear visibility in outdoor cameras, sensors, and automotive\nwindows. In this study, we investigated a process for the formation\nof nanoscale structures on a glass surface using chemical reactions\nwith hydrogen fluoride g...
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PMC11730080
pmc
3,757
{ "abstract": "Abstract   In this review, we focus on how purple non-sulfur bacteria can be leveraged for sustainable bioproduction to support the circular economy. We discuss the state of the field with respect to the use of purple bacteria for energy production, their role in wastewater treatment, as a fertilizer, ...
1,405
39730143
PMC11730080
pmc
3,757
{ "abstract": "Abstract   In this review, we focus on how purple non-sulfur bacteria can be leveraged for sustainable bioproduction to support the circular economy. We discuss the state of the field with respect to the use of purple bacteria for energy production, their role in wastewater treatment, as a fertilizer, ...
1,405
39730143
PMC11730080
pmc
3,757
{ "abstract": "Abstract   In this review, we focus on how purple non-sulfur bacteria can be leveraged for sustainable bioproduction to support the circular economy. We discuss the state of the field with respect to the use of purple bacteria for energy production, their role in wastewater treatment, as a fertilizer, ...
1,405
39730143
PMC11730080
pmc
3,757
{ "abstract": "Abstract   In this review, we focus on how purple non-sulfur bacteria can be leveraged for sustainable bioproduction to support the circular economy. We discuss the state of the field with respect to the use of purple bacteria for energy production, their role in wastewater treatment, as a fertilizer, ...
1,405
39730143
PMC11730080
pmc
3,758
{ "abstract": "Abstract   In this review, we focus on how purple non-sulfur bacteria can be leveraged for sustainable bioproduction to support the circular economy. We discuss the state of the field with respect to the use of purple bacteria for energy production, their role in wastewater treatment, as a fertilizer, ...
1,405
39730143
PMC11730080
pmc
3,758
{ "abstract": "Abstract   In this review, we focus on how purple non-sulfur bacteria can be leveraged for sustainable bioproduction to support the circular economy. We discuss the state of the field with respect to the use of purple bacteria for energy production, their role in wastewater treatment, as a fertilizer, ...
1,405
39730143
PMC11730080
pmc
3,758
{ "abstract": "Abstract   In this review, we focus on how purple non-sulfur bacteria can be leveraged for sustainable bioproduction to support the circular economy. We discuss the state of the field with respect to the use of purple bacteria for energy production, their role in wastewater treatment, as a fertilizer, ...
1,405
39730143
PMC11730080
pmc
3,758
{ "abstract": "Abstract   In this review, we focus on how purple non-sulfur bacteria can be leveraged for sustainable bioproduction to support the circular economy. We discuss the state of the field with respect to the use of purple bacteria for energy production, their role in wastewater treatment, as a fertilizer, ...
1,405
39730143
PMC11730080
pmc
3,759
{ "abstract": "Abstract   In this review, we focus on how purple non-sulfur bacteria can be leveraged for sustainable bioproduction to support the circular economy. We discuss the state of the field with respect to the use of purple bacteria for energy production, their role in wastewater treatment, as a fertilizer, ...
1,405
39730143
PMC11730080
pmc
3,759
{ "abstract": "Abstract   In this review, we focus on how purple non-sulfur bacteria can be leveraged for sustainable bioproduction to support the circular economy. We discuss the state of the field with respect to the use of purple bacteria for energy production, their role in wastewater treatment, as a fertilizer, ...
1,405
39730143
PMC11730080
pmc
3,759
{ "abstract": "Abstract   In this review, we focus on how purple non-sulfur bacteria can be leveraged for sustainable bioproduction to support the circular economy. We discuss the state of the field with respect to the use of purple bacteria for energy production, their role in wastewater treatment, as a fertilizer, ...
1,405
39730143
PMC11730080
pmc
3,759
{ "abstract": "Abstract   In this review, we focus on how purple non-sulfur bacteria can be leveraged for sustainable bioproduction to support the circular economy. We discuss the state of the field with respect to the use of purple bacteria for energy production, their role in wastewater treatment, as a fertilizer, ...
1,405
39730143
PMC11730080
pmc
3,760
{ "abstract": "Abstract   In this review, we focus on how purple non-sulfur bacteria can be leveraged for sustainable bioproduction to support the circular economy. We discuss the state of the field with respect to the use of purple bacteria for energy production, their role in wastewater treatment, as a fertilizer, ...
1,405
39730143
PMC11730080
pmc
3,760
{ "abstract": "Abstract   In this review, we focus on how purple non-sulfur bacteria can be leveraged for sustainable bioproduction to support the circular economy. We discuss the state of the field with respect to the use of purple bacteria for energy production, their role in wastewater treatment, as a fertilizer, ...
1,405
39730143
PMC11730080
pmc
3,760
{ "abstract": "Abstract   In this review, we focus on how purple non-sulfur bacteria can be leveraged for sustainable bioproduction to support the circular economy. We discuss the state of the field with respect to the use of purple bacteria for energy production, their role in wastewater treatment, as a fertilizer, ...
1,405
39730143
PMC11730080
pmc
3,760
{ "abstract": "Abstract   In this review, we focus on how purple non-sulfur bacteria can be leveraged for sustainable bioproduction to support the circular economy. We discuss the state of the field with respect to the use of purple bacteria for energy production, their role in wastewater treatment, as a fertilizer, ...
1,405
36443309
PMC9705532
pmc
3,763
{ "abstract": "With the advent of the Internet of Things, nanoelectronic devices or memristors have been the subject of significant interest for use as new hardware security primitives. Among the several available memristors, BiFe \\documentclass[12pt]{minimal}\n\t\t\t\t\\usepackage{amsmath}\n\t\t\t\t\\usepackage{was...
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PMC11234829
pmc
3,764
{ "abstract": "Preparing nanostructured surfaces has been considered an effective method to improve the output of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), but how to quickly prepare materials with a nanostructured surface for TENGs has always been a challenge. Here, polypropylene nanowires and electrospun nylon 11 nanof...
7,480
36846306
PMC9945787
pmc
3,767
{ "abstract": "Cyanobacteria are ideal candidates to use in developing carbon neutral and carbon negative technologies; they are efficient photosynthesizers and amenable to genetic manipulation. Over the past two decades, researchers have demonstrated that cyanobacteria can make sustainable, useful biomaterials, many...
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PMC5413837
pmc
3,768
{ "abstract": "Abstract 5‐Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is a versatile intermediate in biomass conversion pathways. However, the notoriously unstable nature of HMF imposes challenges to design selective routes to chemicals such as furan‐2,5‐dicarboxylic acid (FDCA). Here, a new strategy for obtaining furans is presente...
5,656
29188186
PMC5699529
pmc
3,769
{ "abstract": "Effective metabolic engineering of microorganisms relies on balanced expression of both heterologous and endogenous genes to channel metabolic flux towards products of interest while achieving reasonable biomass buildup. To facilitate combinatorial pathway engineering and facile genetic operation, we e...
10,527
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PMC3604861
pmc
3,770
{ "abstract": "This study introduces a newly isolated,\ngenetically tractable bacterium\n( Pseudogulbenkiania sp. strain MAI-1)\nand explores the extent to which its nitrate-dependent iron-oxidation\nactivity is directly biologically catalyzed. Specifically, we focused\non the role of iron chelating ligands in promo...
5,829
34644114
PMC8514099
pmc
3,772
{ "abstract": "Tough elastomers that resist fracture at high loads are not optimum for sustaining many cycles at low loads.", "conclusion": "Concluding remarks Soft and tough DN elastomers tagged with mechanofluorescent probes provide novel insights on fatigue crack propagation. Upon polymer chain elongation until ...
11,577
36574684
PMC9910456
pmc
3,773
{ "abstract": "Significance Unlike dendrites on traditional textured wetting (hydrophilic) and nonwetting (hydrophobic) surfaces, which are sharp, pointy, and branching, dendrites on state-of-the-art micro/nanostructured oil-impregnated surfaces are thick and lumpy without pattern. The unique dendrite morphology is a...
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37054512
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s2
3,775
{ "abstract": "Bacteria are single-celled organisms, but the survival of microbial communities relies on complex dynamics at the molecular, cellular, and ecosystem scales. Antibiotic resistance, in particular, is not just a property of individual bacteria or even single-strain populations, but depends heavily on the ...
236
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{ "abstract": "Since its inception, the discipline of microfluidics has been harnessed for innovations in the biomedicine/chemistry fields-and to great effect. This success has had the natural side-effect of stereotyping microfluidics as a platform for medical diagnostics and miniaturized lab processes. But microflui...
185
39277633
PMC11401882
pmc
3,777
{ "abstract": "Expanding and intensifying agriculture has led to a loss of soil carbon. As agroecosystems cover over 40% of Earth’s land surface, they must be part of the solution put in action to mitigate climate change. Development of efficient management practices to maximize soil carbon retention is currently lim...
10,192
33671610
PMC7926402
pmc
3,779
{ "abstract": "Nowadays, the self-healing approach in materials science mainly relies on functionalized polymers used as matrices in nanocomposites. Through different physicochemical pathways and stimuli, these materials can undergo self-repairing mechanisms that represent a great advantage to prolonging materials se...
4,217
37205168
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s2
3,780
{ "abstract": "Deep learning has redefined AI thanks to the rise of artificial neural networks, which are inspired by neuronal networks in the brain. Through the years, these interactions between AI and neuroscience have brought immense benefits to both fields, allowing neural networks to be used in a plethora of app...
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32257632
PMC7103203
pmc
3,781
{ "abstract": "Background Angelica sinensis seedlings are grown in alpine uncultivated meadow soil with rainfed agroecosystems to ensure the quality of A. sinensis after seedling transplantation. The aim was to investigate the rhizosphere bacterial and fungal communities during the growth stages of A. sinensis s...
3,233
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PMC10098509
pmc
3,782
{ "abstract": "Abstract The chemical industry is transitioning to more sustainable and biobased processes. One key element of this transition is coupling energy fluxes and feedstock utilization for optimizing processes, routes and efficiencies. Here, we show for the first time the coupling of the Kolbe electrolysis a...
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PMC7854533
pmc
3,785
{ "abstract": "Collective phenomena fascinate by the emergence of order in systems composed of a myriad of small entities. They are ubiquitous in nature and can be found over a vast range of scales in physical and biological systems. Their key feature is the seemingly effortless emergence of adaptive collective behav...
2,419
26350967
PMC4600107
pmc
3,788
{ "abstract": "ABSTRACT Clostridium aceticum was the first isolated autotrophic acetogen, converting CO 2 plus H 2 or syngas to acetate. Its genome has now been completely sequenced and consists of a 4.2-Mbp chromosome and a small circular plasmid of 5.7 kbp. Sequence analysis revealed major differences from other...
4,138
38248622
PMC10813684
pmc
3,790
{ "abstract": "In the field of three-dimensional object design and fabrication, this paper explores the transformative potential at the intersection of biomaterials, biopolymers, and additive manufacturing. Drawing inspiration from the intricate designs found in the natural world, this study contributes to the evolvi...
8,038
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3,791
{ "abstract": "Humans have domesticated many plant species as indispensable sources of food, materials, and medicines. The dawning era of synthetic biology represents a means to further refine, redesign, and engineer crops to meet various societal and industrial needs. Current and future endeavors will utilize plants...
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PMC3604775
pmc
3,798
{ "abstract": "ABSTRACT Microorganisms grow under a remarkable range of extreme conditions. Environmental transcriptomic and proteomic studies have highlighted metabolic pathways active in extremophilic communities. However, metabolites directly linked to their physiology are less well defined because metabolomics me...
7,367
29780372
PMC5945886
pmc
3,799
{ "abstract": "The bovine rumen hosts a diverse microbiota, which is highly specialized in the degradation of lignocellulose. Ruminal bacteria, in particular, are well equipped to deconstruct plant cell wall polysaccharides. Nevertheless, their potential role in the breakdown of the lignin network has never been inve...
8,318
33285963
PMC7516608
pmc
3,800
{ "abstract": "The dynamics of cellular aggregates is driven by the interplay of mechanochemical processes and cellular activity. Although deterministic models may capture mechanical features, local chemical fluctuations trigger random cell responses, which determine the overall evolution. Incorporating stochastic ce...
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26104709
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3,804
{ "abstract": "Proteinaceous components of the biofilm matrix include secreted extracellular proteins, cell surface adhesins, and protein subunits of cell appendages such as flagella and pili. Biofilm matrix proteins play diverse roles in biofilm formation and dissolution. They are involved in attaching cells to surf...
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PMC7766424
pmc
3,805
{ "abstract": "Aluminium being one of the most abundant elements is very toxic for plants causing inhibition of nutrient uptake and productivity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential of microbial consortium consisting of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus (AMF), rhizobia and PGPR for counteracting negative ...
7,028
34434200
PMC8380989
pmc
3,806
{ "abstract": "Efficient conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into biofuels is influenced by biomass composition and structure. Lignin and other cell wall phenylpropanoids, such as para -coumaric acid ( p CA) and ferulic acid (FA), reduce cell wall sugar accessibility and hamper biochemical fuel production. Toward ...
3,315
36711825
PMC9882294
pmc
3,807
{ "abstract": "Microbial communities such as swarms or biofilms often form at the interfaces of solid substrates and open fluid flows. At the same time, in laboratory environments these communities are commonly studied using microfluidic devices with media flows and open boundaries. Extracellular signaling within the...
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20189949
PMC2885270
pmc
3,809
{ "abstract": "The complete genome sequence of the thermophilic sulphur-reducing bacterium, Deferribacter desulfuricans SMM1, isolated from a hydrothermal vent chimney has been determined. The genome comprises a single circular chromosome of 2 234 389 bp and a megaplasmid of 308 544 bp. Many genes encoded in the ge...
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36781665
PMC10104932
pmc
3,810
{ "abstract": "The contamination of soil and water by metals such as mercury (Hg) and cadmium (Cd) has been increasing in recent years, because of anthropogenic activities such as mining and agriculture, respectively. In this work, the changes in the rhizosphere microbiome of Lolium perenne L. during the phytoremed...
7,208
39668197
PMC11638258
pmc
3,811
{ "abstract": "Nowadays, traffic congestion is a significant issue globally. The vehicle quantity has grown dramatically, while road and transportation infrastructure capacities have yet to expand proportionally to handle the additional traffic effectively. Road congestion and traffic-related pollution have increased...
3,896
30746446
PMC6357760
pmc
3,812
{ "abstract": "Artificial microswimmers display adaptive locomotion by autonomously morphing in response to physical changes in the environment.", "conclusion": "CONCLUSION In summary, we use magnetic hydrogel nanocomposites as a programmable matter to engineer microswimmers inspired by the form, locomotion, and pl...
7,682
38212999
PMC10799744
pmc
3,815
{ "abstract": "Abstract Motivation Microbes are essential part of all ecosystems, influencing material flow and shaping their surroundings. Metabolic modeling has been a useful tool and provided tremendous insights into microbial community metabolism. However, current methods based on flux balance analysis (FBA) usua...
4,454
28782029
PMC5533541
pmc
3,817
{ "abstract": "A triboelectric eye blinking sensor with robustly high sensitivity achieves prominence as a human-machine interface.", "introduction": "INTRODUCTION Human beings have never stopped their pursuit of making their life more convenient and fascinating. A human-machine interface (HMI)—a novel communicatio...
1,803
25271119
null
s2
3,818
{ "abstract": "In collective resistance, microbial communities are able to survive antibiotic exposures that would be lethal to individual cells. In this review, we explore recent advances in understanding collective resistance in bacteria. The population dynamics of 'cheating' in a system with cooperative antibiotic...
211
34512082
PMC8409933
pmc
3,819
{ "abstract": "Abstract Fungal endophytes have been recorded in various plant species with a richness of diversity, and their presence plays an essential role in host plant protection against biotic and abiotic stresses. This study applied the Illumina MiSeq sequencing platform based on the amplification of fungal ri...
4,182
40305515
PMC12043173
pmc
3,821
{ "abstract": "Our society relies heavily on plastic, but most plastic is petroleum-based and non-biodegradable resulting in major negative environmental impacts. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are a type of biopolymer that can be produced from microorganisms cultured on renewable feedstocks, such as glycerol. PHAs are...
5,158
19705820
null
s2
3,822
{ "abstract": "Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate (RuBP) carboxylase/oxygenase (Rubisco) is a globally significant biocatalyst that facilitates the removal and sequestration of CO2 from the biosphere. Rubisco-catalyzed CO2 reduction thus provides virtually all of the organic carbon utilized by living organisms. Despite cataly...
396
37024470
PMC10079924
pmc
3,823
{ "abstract": "The emergence of spatial organisation in biofilm growth is one of the most fundamental topics in biofilm biophysics and microbiology. It has long been known that growing biofilms can adopt smooth or rough interface morphologies, depending on the balance between nutrient supply and microbial growth; thi...
5,065
30890173
PMC6423740
pmc
3,824
{ "abstract": "Background Acetate is one of promising feedstocks owing to its cheap price and great abundance. Considering that tyrosine production is gradually shifting to microbial production method, its production from acetate can be attempted to further improve the economic feasibility of its production. Results ...
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