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Turning light into insight: New mouse model unlocks mysteries of non-visual photoreception
Wenzhou Medical UniversityPeer-Reviewed Publication
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- Eye and Vision
Stability analysis of the compressible Euler-Euler system around planar Couette flow
Beijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co. Ltd.Peer-Reviewed Publication
In a paper published in Acta Mathematica Scientia, a mathematics team led by H.-L. Li in Capital Normal University investigated the linear stability/instability of the planar Couette flow to the two-dimensional compressible Euler-Euler system for (ρ, u) and (n, v) with the sound speeds c1 and c2 respectively coupled each other through the drag force on T×R. It is shown in general for the different sound speeds c1≠c2 that the perturbations of the densities (ρ, n) and the velocities (u, v) demonstrate the stability in any fixed finite time interval (0, T], besides, excluding the zero mode, the densities (ρ, n) and the irrotational components of the velocities (u, v) obey the algebraic time-growth rates, while the rotational components of the velocities (u, v) exhibit the algebraic time-decay rates due to the inviscid damping. For the case of same sound speeds c1=c2 (same sound speeds), it is proved that the relative velocity u − v decays faster than those of the velocities u, v caused by the inviscid damping, but the linear instability of the densities (ρ, n) and the irrotational components of the velocities (u, v) is also shown for some large time in spite of the inviscid damping.
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- Acta Mathematica Scientia
The global solution and blowup of a equation modeled from the water wave problem with critical growth
Beijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co. Ltd.Peer-Reviewed Publication
In the paper published in Acta Mathematica Scientia the authors study the water wave problem with critical growth. They mainly concern with the blowup and asymptotic estimates of the global solution.
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- Acta Mathematica Scientia
Snake-inspired artificial vision: Seeing the infrared in 4K resolution
Light Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CASPeer-Reviewed Publication
Inspired by snake pit organs, we propose a CMOS-integrated upconverter system achieving room-temperature, 4K ultra-high-resolution short-wave and mid-wave infrared imaging. Utilizing colloidal quantum dot barrier heterojunctions and co-hosted emitting units, the device demonstrates superior luminance and upconversion efficiency. This innovation breaks visible light limitations, advancing applications in night vision, agriculture, and industrial inspection.
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- National Key R&D Program of China, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST
Challenges and opportunities in next-generation LED therapeutic devices
Light Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CASPeer-Reviewed Publication
Wearable/implantable phototherapy devices offer advantages such as portability, ease of use, and personalized treatment. This article focuses on clinical applications, systematically reviewing the mechanisms and applications of phototherapy, as well as the key challenges faced by existing phototherapy devices. It also proposes the integration of AI and flexible sensing technologies to develop closed-loop diagnostic and therapeutic systems.
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- Light Science & Applications
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- National Natural Science Foundation of China, Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai, Shanghai Municipal Health Commission General Project, Shanghai Jiao Tong University “Medical and Research”
Incidence and mortality risks of gastrointestinal cancers during working-age period: Trends and disparities in 204 countries and territories (1990–2021)
FAR Publishing LimitedPeer-Reviewed Publication
This study systematically assessed GI cancer risks during working-age period (15–64 years) across 204 countries from 1990 to 2021. Key findings: (1) In 2021, approximately 1 in 46 individuals developed and 1 in 73 died from GI cancers during working age globally; (2) Colorectal cancer showed the highest incidence risk (0.91%), while gastric cancer had the highest mortality risk (0.35%); (3) Males faced approximately twofold higher risks than females, with East Asia and Mongolia exhibiting the highest regional and national risks, and ages 40–64 representing the high-risk period; (4) Despite overall declining trends, colorectal cancer incidence risk continued to rise. These findings provide evidence-based insights for developing targeted screening strategies.
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- Med Research
Nanocarrier-mediated cancer therapy: New advances in immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy
Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.A new review in Chinese Medical Journal details progress in nanocarrier-based cancer therapy. It analyzes polymeric, lipidic, and other nanoplatforms, their roles in immunotherapy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and addresses translation challenges like scalability and biosafety.
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- Chinese Medical Journal
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- National Natural Science Foundation of China, CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research
Common food preservative linked to kidney injury through disrupted cellular crosstalk
FAR Publishing LimitedPeer-Reviewed Publication
A new study published in iMetaMed reveals that potassium sorbate, a common food preservative, may cause acute kidney injury by disrupting intercellular communication. Using an integrated approach combining network toxicology, machine learning, and single-cell RNA sequencing, researchers identified the amyloid precursor protein as a central mediator of kidney damage, interacting with immune cells via specific signaling axes.
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- iMeta
Chinese experts establish new national standard for imaging assessment of pancreatic cancer resectability
Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.A new Chinese expert consensus provides critical guidance for using medical imaging to determine whether pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) can be surgically removed. The consensus, developed by the Group of Abdomen of the Chinese Society of Radiology, emphasizes a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach and outlines specific imaging techniques for accurate staging. Key recommendations establish contrast-enhanced CT as the primary tool for assessing local tumor spread, while MRI is prioritized for detecting elusive liver metastases. The guidelines also address the limitations of current imaging in evaluating treatment response and highlight the role of diagnostic laparoscopy. This standardized framework aims to improve preoperative planning, personalize treatment strategies, and ultimately enhance patient outcomes across China.
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- Journal of Pancreatology
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- Clinical Research Special Specialty Improvement Project of the Central High-level Hospital of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, National Natural Science Foundation project, National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Program, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS) Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences (CIFMS)