Academic Articles & Research Papers

Resolving the Multiple Controls of Biomass Production Efficiency in Woody Plants.

Cyberattacks on Miniature Brain Implants to Disrupt Spontaneous Neural Signaling

Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) arose as systems that merge computing systems with the human brain to facilitate recording, stimulation, and inhibition of neural activity. Over the years, the development of BCI technologies has shifted towa...

A Comparative Analysis of the Chloroplast Genomes of Four Polygonum Medicinal Plants

Polygonum is a generalized genus of the Polygonaceae family that includes various herbaceous plants. In order to provide aid in understanding the evolutionary and phylogenetic relationship in Polygonum at the chloroplast (cp) genome-scale l...

Introduction to Conservation Genetics

This impressive author team brings the wealth of advances in conservation genetics into the new edition of this introductory text, including new chapters on population genomics and genetic issues in introduced and invasive species. They con...

Introduction to conservation genetics

This impressive author team brings the wealth of advances in conservation genetics into the new edition of this introductory text, including new chapters on population genomics and genetic issues in introduced and invasive species. They con...

Genetics : a conceptual approach

Introduction to Genetics Genetics Is Important to Us Individually, to Society, and to the Study of Biology Humans Have Been Using Genetics for Thousands of Years A Few Fundamental Concepts Are Important for the Start of Our Journey into Gen...

Conservation Genetics

Contributors. Prologue. 1. Introduction: The Scope of Conservation Genetics Part I: Case Histories with a Focus on Particular Taxonomic Groups. 2. Population Structure, Molecular Systematics and Forensic Identification of Whales and Dolphin...

Developing European policy on xenotransplantation: instructive findings from the first representative UK sample survey on attitudes and views on animal to human transplants

Recent landmark advances, particularly those related to gene-editing technology and the pioneering pig-to-human transplants currently underway in the USA and China, mean that xenotransplantation (XTx) may become a realistic option for patie...

New spatial records of vascular plants in the Azores Archipelago: the PRIBES project and the Azorean Biodiversity Portal (ABP) initiatives - I. São Jorge Island (Azores)

The Azores Archipelago is known for its important natural heritage, yet its ecosystems face a “green tsunami” in the form of numerous exotic and invasive species. This influx has wrought serious biodiversity loss and degradation of ecosyste...

Preeclampsia impedes foetal kidney development by delivering placenta-derived exosomes to glomerular endothelial cells

Abstract Background Foetal renal dysplasia is still the main cause of adult renal disease. Placenta-derived exosomes are an important communication tool, and they may play an important role in placental (both foetal and maternal) function. ...

Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading Platforms in Local Energy Markets

This review explores Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Energy Trading Platforms in Local Energy Markets, drawing insights from three key studies. These markets, using P2P trading, efficiently distribute electricity within communities. Research assesses P2...

Evaluation of Natural Extracts as Promising Components of Bioactive Coatings for Orthopedic Implants

The development of drug-eluting bioactive coatings for orthopedic implants has gained increased interest in recent years with an intent to reduce postoperative complications and improve tissue regeneration at the implant interface. Due to t...

Effects of electron beam welding on the microstructure and impact properties of three reconstituted steels

Specimen reconstitution technology is important for the in-service safety of reactor pressure vessels (RPVs) in nuclear power plants. To verify the feasibility of electron beam welding for the restructured specimens, the electron beam weldi...

Microstructure and corrosion behavior of SLM–Ti6Al4V with different fabrication angles in F−-containing solutions

Selective laser fusion (SLM) is an emerging 3D printing technology that can greatly shorten the processing cycle and reduce the production cost of medical implants, thus offering broad prospects for application in the biomedical field. In a...

A nanotechnology-based approach to enhance caraway (Carum carvi L.) productivity, chemical, biochemical and essential oil under salinity stress

Salt stress is an abiotic stressor that adversely affects the growth and productivity of caraway, an important aromatic plant. A randomized complete split-plot design was used to determine the nanoparticles of zinc oxide (ZnO NPs) effects a...

Silver Nanoparticles Suppress Apple Fire Blight: Antibacterial Activity, Reduced Carbohydrate-Containing EPS Content, and Altered Host Antioxidant Responses

The present study evaluated the phytoprotective activity of silver nanoparticles stabilized with sodium amphopolycarboxyglycinate (AgNPs-APCG) against apple fire blight caused by Erwinia amylovora. A highly colloidally stable AgNPs-APCG dis...

Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology is the study, production and controlled manipulation of materials with a grain size < 100 nm. At this level, the laws of classical mechanics fall away and those of quantum mechanics take over, resulting in unique behaviour of...

Handbook of nanostructured materials and nanotechnology

Nanostructured materials is one of the hottest and fastest growing areas in today's materials science field, along with the related field of solid state physics. Nanostructured materials and their based technologies have opened up exciting ...

Multi-site field validation of improved morpho-physiological responses and yield in Allium hirtifolium with zinc oxide nanoparticle treatments in semi-arid soils

Abstract Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) offer a superior alternative to conventional Zn fertilizers for improved crop production, particularly under semi-arid regions where nutrient efficiency and stress tolerance are critical. Using two...

Hybrid coatings for orthopaedic implants formed by physical vapour deposition and microarc oxidation

This study is focused on the preparation of new hybrid layers intended for surface modification of Ti-6Al-4V alloys for potential orthopaedic and dental applications. Combination of the technology of physical vapour deposition (PVD) and sub...