Surface-modified Ba(Zr0.3Ti0.7)O3 nanofibers by polyvinylpyrrolidone filler for poly(vinylidene fluoride) composites with enhanced dielectric constant and energy storage density.

abstract：:In recent decades Madagascar has experienced significant habitat loss and modification, with minimal understanding of how human land use practices have impacted the evolution of its flora and fauna. In light of ongoing and intensifying anthropogenic pressures, we seek new insight into mechanisms driving genetic variab...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Baden AL,Mancini AN,Federman S,Holmes SM,Johnson SE,Kamilar J,Louis EE Jr,Bradley BJ

更新日期：2019-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Transition metals are a group of elements widespread in aquatic environments that can be hazardous when concentrations exceeding threshold values. Due to insufficient data, criteria maximum concentrations (CMCs) of only seven transition metals for protecting aquatic life have been recommended by the USEPA. Hence, it i...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Wang Y,Wu F,Mu Y,Zeng EY,Meng W,Zhao X,Giesy JP,Feng C,Wang P,Liao H,Chen C

更新日期：2016-03-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Soluble microbial products (SMPs) are of significant concern in the natural environment and in engineered systems. In this work, poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA), which is predominantly produced by Bacillus sp., was investigated in terms of pH-induced conformational changes and molecular interactions in aqueous solutions;...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Wang LL,Chen JT,Wang LF,Wu S,Zhang GZ,Yu HQ,Ye XD,Shi QS

更新日期：2017-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：:The search for efficient chemotherapy drugs and other anti-cancer treatments would benefit from a deeper understanding of the tumor microenvironment (TME) and its role in tumor progression. Because in vivo experimental methods are unable to isolate or control individual factors of the TME and in vitro models often do ...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Nikmaneshi MR,Firoozabadi B,Mozafari A,Munn LL

更新日期：2020-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemodialysis patients are a special group of patients with higher mortality rates. Hemodialysis patients with vitamin D deficiency {plasma levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] below 20 ng/mL} are associated with even higher mortality rates. The prognostic importance of vitamin D deficiency in hemodialysis patients ...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Hsu HJ,Wu IW,Hsu KH,Sun CY,Chen CY,Lee CC

更新日期：2020-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the performance of three PGx panels to estimate biogeographical ancestry: the DMET panel, and the VIP and Preemptive PGx panels described in the literature. Our analysis indicate that the three panels capture quite well the individual variation in admixture proportions observed in recently admixed populat...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Debortoli G,de Araujo GS,Fortes-Lima C,Parra EJ,Suarez-Kurtz G

更新日期：2021-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Grapevine is an important and extensively grown fruit crop, which is severely hampered by drought worldwide. So, comprehending the impact of drought on grapevine genetic resources is necessary. In the present study, RNA-sequencing was executed using cDNA libraries constructed from both drought-stress and control plant...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Haider MS,Zhang C,Kurjogi MM,Pervaiz T,Zheng T,Zhang C,Lide C,Shangguan L,Fang J

更新日期：2017-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Ocean acidification and global warming have been shown to significantly affect the physiological performances of marine calcifiers; however, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. In this study, the transcriptome and biomineralization responses of Pinctada fucata to elevated CO2 (pH 7.8 and pH 7.5) and te...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Li S,Liu C,Huang J,Liu Y,Zhang S,Zheng G,Xie L,Zhang R

更新日期：2016-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are obligate symbionts, living in associations with the roots of most land plants. AMF produce wide networks of extraradical mycelium (ERM) of indeterminate length, spreading from host roots into the surrounding soil and establishing belowground interconnections among plants belongin...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Pepe A,Giovannetti M,Sbrana C

更新日期：2018-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have demonstrated that gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) share common genetic polymorphisms. We conducted meta-analysis and subgroup analysis of all available variants and determined the effects of confounding and experimental components on the genetic association ...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Wu L,Cui L,Tam WH,Ma RC,Wang CC

更新日期：2016-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Pheromones are odoriferous volatile chemical cues produced by animals for communication among conspecifics so as to regulate their social behaviors. In general, the odor compounds are recognized by receptors in the nasal cavity. Odorant-binding protein (OBP), a lipocalin family protein, mediates the air-borne odor cue...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Muthukumar S,Rajesh D,Selvam RM,Saibaba G,Suvaithenamudhan S,Akbarsha MA,Padmanabhan P,Gulyas B,Archunan G

更新日期：2018-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Spin-orbit coupling (SOC) plays an essential role in many exotic and interesting phenomena in condensed matter physics. In neutral-atom-based quantum simulations, synthetic SOC constitutes a key enabling element. The strength of SOC realized so far is limited by various reasons or constraints. This work reports tunabl...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Wu LN,Luo XY,Xu ZF,Ueda M,Wang R,You L

更新日期：2017-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Adherence to norms and interventions to norm violations are two important forms of social behaviour modelled in economic games. While both appear to serve a prosocial function, they may represent separate mechanisms corresponding with distinct emotional and psychological antecedents, and thus may be predicted by diffe...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Zhao K,Ferguson E,Smillie LD

更新日期：2017-06-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Post-transplant cyclophosphamide has become a promising medical option after allogeneic HSCT. In this study we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of cyclophosphamide and cyclosporine combination in acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) prophylaxis in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cases scheduled for allogeneic...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Namdaroglu S,Kaya AH,Batgi H,Kayikci O,Dal MS,Iskender D,Kizil Cakar M,Tekgunduz E,Altuntas F

更新日期：2019-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Density functional theory predictions have been combined with the microwave-plasma chemical vapor deposition technique to explore metastable synthesis of boron-rich boron-carbide materials. A thin film synthesis of high-hardness (up to 37 GPa) B50C2 via chemical vapor deposition was achieved. Characterization of the e...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Baker PA,Chen WC,Chen CC,Catledge SA,Vohra YK

更新日期：2020-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Portal vein ligation (PVL) induces atrophy/hypertrophy complex (AHC). We hypothesised that simultaneous bile duct and portal vein ligation (BPL) might induce proper bile acid (BA) retention to enhance AHC by activating BA-mediated FXR signalling in the intact liver and promoting apoptosis in the ligated liver. We esta...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Ren W,Chen G,Wang X,Zhang A,Li C,Lv W,Pan K,Dong JH

更新日期：2015-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Exploration of macroscopic quantum entanglement is of great interest in both fundamental science and practical application. We investigate a hybrid quantum system that consists of two nitrogen-vacancy centers ensembles (NVE) coupled to a superconducting coplanar waveguide resonator (CPWR). The collective magnetic coup...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Liu Y,You J,Hou Q

更新日期：2016-02-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Fat character is an important index in duck culture that linked to local flavor, feed cost and fat intake for costumers. Since the regulation networks in duck lipid metabolism had not been reported very clearly, we aimed to explore the potential miRNA-mRNA pairs and their regulatory roles in duck lipid metabolism. Her...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： He J,Wang W,Lu L,Tian Y,Niu D,Ren J,Dong L,Sun S,Zhao Y,Chen L,Shen J,Li X

更新日期：2016-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the perception of faces depends on low-level neuronal processes, it is also affected by high-level social processes. Faces from a social in-group, such as people of a similar age, receive more in-depth processing and are processed holistically. To explore whether own-age biases affect subconscious face percep...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Nicholls MER,Churches O,Loetscher T

更新日期：2018-08-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Accumulating evidence suggests that neuroinflammatory processes are implicated in the initiation and progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Previous reports have demonstrated an increase in microgliosis and astrogliosis in the lumbar spinal cord of SOD1G93A transgenic mice before the onset of symptoms, a ...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Granucci EJ,Griciuc A,Mueller KA,Mills AN,Le H,Dios AM,McGinty D,Pereira J,Elmaleh D,Berry JD,Paganoni S,Cudkowicz ME,Tanzi RE,Sadri-Vakili G

更新日期：2019-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Optical feedback mechanisms are often obtained from well-defined resonator structures fabricated by top-down processes. Here, we demonstrate that two-dimensional networks of metallic nanowires dispersed on the semiconductor slab can provide strong in-plane optical feedback and, thus, form randomly-distributed Fabry-Pé...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Kwon K,Jung Y,Kim M,Shim J,Yu K

更新日期：2016-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for weight loss. Vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) involves the resection of ~ 80% of the stomach and was conceived to purely restrict oral intake. However, evidence suggests more complex mechanisms, particularly postoperative changes in gut microbiota, in facilitating...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Nalluri H,Kizy S,Ewing K,Luthra G,Leslie DB,Bernlohr DA,Sadowsky MJ,Ikramuddin S,Khoruts A,Staley C,Jahansouz C

更新日期：2020-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Fiber shaped supercapacitors are promising candidates for wearable electronics because they are flexible and light-weight. However, a critical challenge of the widespread application of these energy storage devices is their low cell voltages and low energy densities, resulting in limited run-time of the electronics. H...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Cai W,Lai T,Lai J,Xie H,Ouyang L,Ye J,Yu C

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Artificial photosynthesis, specifically H2O dissociation for CO2 reduction with solar energy, is regarded as one of the most promising methods for sustainable energy and utilisation of environmental resources. However, a highly efficient conversion still remains extremely challenging. The hydrogenation of CO2 is regar...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Jin F,Zeng X,Liu J,Jin Y,Wang L,Zhong H,Yao G,Huo Z

更新日期：2014-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, structural colour formation and light control by accumulated guanine crystals were reported. However, the relationship between light interference by guanine platelets and light intensity in an individual platelet must be examined further. This study presents experimental evidence that the guanine crystal pla...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Iwasaka M,Asada H

更新日期：2018-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping using dye or radioisotopes has been performed in patients with uterine cancer. Superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) can be handled safely and is taken up by lymph nodes (LNs); however, its efficacy in detecting SLNs in uterine cancer remains unknown. This pilot study evaluated the use ...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Murakami K,Kotani Y,Suzuki A,Takaya H,Nakai H,Matsuki M,Sato T,Mandai M,Matsumura N

更新日期：2020-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent research shows that continuous overgrazing not only causes grassland biodiversity to decline, but also causes light fungal disease. Achnatherum inebrians is susceptible to fungal diseases and increases in prevalence during over grazing due its toxicity to livestock. This study aimed to examine the effects of A....

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Yao X,Fan Y,Chai Q,Johnson RD,Nan Z,Li C

更新日期：2016-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Spirotetramat is employed worldwide to fight insect pests due to its high efficiency. This chemical is quickly metabolized by plants into spirotetramat-enol, so current regulations establish that both compounds must be determined in foodstuffs for monitoring purposes. Nowadays, immunochemical methods constitute rapid ...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Cevallos-Cedeño RE,Agulló C,Abad-Fuentes A,Abad-Somovilla A,Mercader JV

更新日期：2021-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital glaucoma (CG) is a heterogeneous, inherited and severe optical neuropathy that originates from maldevelopment of the anterior segment of the eye. To identify new disease genes, we performed whole-exome sequencing of 26 unrelated CG patients. In one patient we identified two rare, recessive and hypermorphic ...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Ferre-Fernández JJ,Aroca-Aguilar JD,Medina-Trillo C,Bonet-Fernández JM,Méndez-Hernández CD,Morales-Fernández L,Corton M,Cabañero-Valera MJ,Gut M,Tonda R,Ayuso C,Coca-Prados M,García-Feijoo J,Escribano J

更新日期：2017-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Clostridioides difficile is the leading cause of nosocomial infections and a worldwide urgent public health threat. Without doubt, there is an urgent need for new effective anticlostridial agents due to the increasing incidence and severity of C. difficile infection (CDI). The aim of the present study is to investigat...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Abutaleb NS,Seleem MN

更新日期：2020-05-07 00:00:00