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Study reveals how traditional herbal remedy “Jinfeng Pills” may improve fertility
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal CenterThis study aimed to investigate the impact of Jinfeng Pills on the receptivity of a thin endometrium in rats and elucidate its mechanism of action. A thin endometrial model was established in female Sprague–Dawley rats. The rats were randomly assigned to the control, model, estradiol valerate, and Jinfeng Pill groups. Histological evaluation using hematoxylin and eosin staining was performed to assess morphological changes in the endometrium under light microscopy. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to measure vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), estrogen, and progesterone levels in rat serum. Immunohistochemical analysis was used to examine morphological alterations in the endometrium. Immunofluorescence and quantitative polymerase chain reaction were employed to analyze the expression of VEGF, platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule (CD31), β-catenin, leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF), and homeobox gene A10 (HOXA10) proteins and mRNA in endometrial tissue.
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- Reproductive and Developmental Medicine
Neural networks meet physics to predict supercapacitor lifespan: A breaking through method for energy storage monitoring
Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd- Journal
- Green Energy and Intelligent Transportation
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- National Natural Science Foundation of China, Beijing Natural Science Foundation
Friendship bias in peer assessment of EFL oral presentations
Osaka Metropolitan University- Journal
- Assessment in Education Principles Policy and Practice
Teaching robots how to interact with their surroundings
Ohio State UniversityHigh-precision analysis of microstructures in 2D materials using electron microscopy and machine learning
National Institute for Materials Science, JapanA research team led by NIMS has, for the first time, produced nanoscale images of two key features in an ultra-thin material: twist domains (areas where one atomic layer is slightly rotated relative to another) and polarities (differences in atomic orientation). The material, monolayer molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂), is regarded as a promising candidate for use in next-generation electronic devices. This breakthrough was achieved by combining scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) with artificial intelligence (machine learning), allowing researchers to capture highly detailed nanoscale features over large areas. The research was published in Small Methods on August 6, 2025.
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- Small Methods
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- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Japan Science and Technology Agency, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Testing lung function earlier may help identify risk for COPD
COPD FoundationMeasuring lung function earlier in life would help identify people at risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD and allow for more timely interventions, according to a new study in the September 2025 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation, a peer-reviewed, open access journal.
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- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases Journal of the COPD Foundation
How agricultural subsidy policies drive the transformation of agrifood systems?
Higher Education PressRecently, Associate Professor Xiaolong Feng from the College of Economics and Management at China Agricultural University, together with researchers from the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), has addressed these questions through a comparative analysis of agricultural subsidy policies in China and Africa. The related article has been published in Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering (DOI: 10.15302/J-FASE-2025624).
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- Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering
How China–Africa cooperation addresses resource, environmental, and climate challenges through agrifood system transformation?
Higher Education PressRecently, an in-depth study addressing this question was jointly conducted by Associate Professor Ting Meng from the College of Economics and Management at China Agricultural University, in collaboration with researchers from the Research Institute for Eco-civilization of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the Alliance of Biodiversity International and International Center for Tropical Agriculture (Senegal). The study offers systematic solutions for developing countries, and the related article was published in Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering (DOI: 10.15302/J-FASE-2025646).
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- Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering
Development of a novel luliconazole transferosomal gel for enhanced antifungal delivery
Journal of Dermatologic Science and Cosmetic TechnologyThis study developed and evaluated a novel transferosomal gel formulation incorporating luliconazole to enhance topical antifungal therapy. Luliconazole, an imidazole antifungal drug, is widely prescribed for dermatophytic infections such as tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis. However, conventional topical formulations often suffer from poor skin penetration, low drug bioavailability, and the need for frequent application, which may reduce patient compliance.
In this work, transferosomes were prepared using thin film hydration with lecithin and Tween 80 at varying concentrations, followed by incorporation into a carbopol gel base. The transferosomes demonstrated high entrapment efficiency of 74.45% and 92.75% with particle sizes ranging between 60–200 nm, and scanning electron microscopy confirmed their spherical morphology. The in vitro release study revealed an inverse relationship between entrapment efficiency and release rate, indicating a controlled and sustained release behavior.
The formulated transferosomal gel was further characterized for pH, drug content, spreadability, and viscosity, all of which fell within acceptable ranges for topical application. Importantly, antifungal activity testing confirmed that the luliconazole transferosomal gel exerted a strong therapeutic effect against dermatophytes.
Overall, the study highlights the potential of transferosomal technology to overcome the limitations of conventional antifungal formulations. By improving drug penetration and sustaining drug release, the luliconazole transferosomal gel reduces the frequency of application required, which may enhance treatment adherence and patient outcomes. These findings underscore the promise of transferosome-based gels as a novel drug delivery strategy for managing dermatophytic skin infections effectively.
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- Journal of Dermatologic Science and Cosmetic Technology