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Selenium (Se), an important micronutrient with several biological effects, exhibits improved stability, biocompatibility, and safety through nanoparticle (NP) formulation. We present here a novel approach for producing smaller and structurally stable biogenic selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) with bioactive coating. Poly(allylamine hydrochloride)-coated SeNPs were synthesized biogenically using Trac

Digital phantoms are virtual representations of the human body used in medical research to test equipment, train medical professionals and develop or validate algorithms. These models can be created from ‘real-world’ clinical data or from ‘synthetic data’. Phantoms derived from clinical data often serves as ‘ground truth’ reference values anchored in empirical observations. However, there is growi

The most common desalination technology for treating brackish irrigation water is reverse osmosis (RO). RO yields product waters low in monovalent ions that are harmful to crops (Na+ and Cl–) and in divalent ions that encourage crop growth (Ca2+, Mg2+, and SO42–). Fertilizer or divalent-rich brackish water must be mixed with the desalinated water to reintroduce these nutrients. Monovalent selectiv

ObjectivesTo compare head acceleration between blind football players and non-disabled football players, and between anticipated and unanticipated conditions in blind football players.DesignLaboratory-based exploratory study.MethodsParticipants were ten football players (five blind football, five non-disabled; 80% female). Standardized head perturbations were applied in flexion, extension, lateral

The Open and Reproducible Musculoskeletal Imaging Research community is a scientific community dedicated to promoting openness and reproducibility in musculoskeletal imaging, image processing, and computational modeling. In this perspective paper, we outline the motivations for conducting transparent research and provide practical guidelines for implementing it. We start by defining open and repro

Stickler syndrome is a collection of hereditary conditions that impact connective tissue, mainly collagen, and can cause a variety of symptoms, such as joint and bone abnormalities, hearing loss, and visual impairments. Previous studies suggest that mutations in the collagen-encoding genes are a primary cause of SS. These mutations can be inherited from parents to offspring and may vary significan

A synchrotron-based experiment was carried out to demonstrate the potential of x-ray photon correlation spectroscopy (XPCS) to characterize collective dynamics driven by superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) during magnetomotive ultrasound (MMUS) imaging. MMUS is a developing diagnostic imaging technique that has the potential to enable more precise cancer staging than other clinical

Drought-induced canopy browning and recovery dynamics threaten ecosystem stability worldwide, with Australia serving as a representative case. This study examined the 2019–2020 drought and subsequent recovery in Eucalyptus forests across two bioregions of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW): the North Coast and South Eastern Highlands. Canopy browning and recovery were quantified using a

Moisture properties of three mortars and three concretes with W/B 0.40 and different degrees of slag replacement has been determined. Desorption isotherms. were determined on thin slices in climate boxes. Moisture transport coefficients were determined with the cup method on well cured mortar discs and with the tin-can method on concretes cured for six months.The desorption isotherms show an almos

The islet β cells are the specific targets in an autoimmune process that eventually leads to the clinical onset of type 1 diabetes (T1D). The etiology is related to human leukocyte antigen (HLA) DR-DQ genetic factors that are necessary but not sufficient for disease development. The environmental etiology is related to enterovirus infection in early childhood resulting in two endotypes. In HLA DR4

In this letter, the first measurement of the femtoscopic correlation of protons and Σ+ hyperons is presented and used to study the p–Σ+ interaction. The measurement is performed with the ALICE detector in high-multiplicity triggered pp collisions at s=13 TeV. The Σ+ hyperons are reconstructed using a missing-mass approach in the decay channel to p+π0 with π0→γγ, while both Σ+ and protons are ident

Addressing global water crises demands effective communication across diverse audiences, especially in initiatives such as the scientific decade HELPING by the International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS). This study synthesizes insights from the hydrological community, gathered through interviews, workshops and a digital survey. We identify key challenges and best practices across th

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has underlined the essential role of primary healthcare (PHC) in epidemiological surveillance and public health decision-making. Across Europe, the integration of electronic health records (EHRs) and the sentinel networks have been pivotal in monitoring COVID-19. However, the lack of standardized PHC indicators for COVID-19 hinders the comparability of data among c

Background Type 1 diabetes begins with autoimmunity against pancreatic islet antigens, including insulin. The aim of the Primary Oral Insulin Trial (POInT) was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of daily high-dose oral insulin to prevent the development of islet autoantibodies and diabetes. Methods In this randomised, controlled, primary prevention trial, genetic screening in seven obstetric and