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Type III-B CRISPR-Cas cascade of proteolytic cleavages
Science, Volume 383, Issue 6682, Page 512-519, February 2024.
Terminal C(sp3)–H borylation through intermolecular radical sampling
Science, Volume 383, Issue 6682, Page 537-544, February 2024.
Accessing pluripotent materials through tempering of dynamic covalent polymer networks
Science, Volume 383, Issue 6682, Page 545-551, February 2024.
Functional traits—not nativeness—shape the effects of large mammalian herbivores on plant communities
Science, Volume 383, Issue 6682, Page 531-537, February 2024.
Computational phylogenetics reveal histories of sign languages
Science, Volume 383, Issue 6682, Page 519-523, February 2024.
Envisioning a radical future
Science, Volume 383, Issue 6682, Page 487-487, February 2024.
To infinity and beyond
Science, Volume 383, Issue 6682, Page 488-488, February 2024.
Clownfish may be capable of simple math
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Daily briefing: New evidence supports controversial hypothesis of 'transmissible' Alzheimer's
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Clearance of β-amyloid and synapses by the optogenetic depolarization of microglia is complement selective
Microglia actively monitor the neighboring brain microenvironments and constantly contact synapses with their unique ramified processes. In neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), microglia undergo morphological and functional alterations. Whether the direct manipulation of microglia can selectively or concurrently modulate synaptic function and the response to disease-associated factors remains elusive. Here, we employ optogenetic methods to stimulate microglia in vitro...
An update on new-age potential biomarkers for Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that deals with dopaminergic deficiency in Substantia nigra pars compact (SNpc) region of the brain. Dopaminergic deficiency manifests into motor dysfunction. Alpha-synuclein protein aggregation is the source for inception of the pathology. Motor symptoms include rigidity, akinesia, tremor and gait dysfunction. Pre-motor symptoms are also seen in early stage of the disease; however, they are not distinguishable. Lack of early...
Impact of micronutrients and nutraceuticals on cognitive function and performance in Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a major global health problem today and is the most common form of dementia. AD is characterized by the formation of β-amyloid (Aβ) plaques and neurofibrillary clusters, leading to decreased brain acetylcholine levels in the brain. Another mechanism underlying the pathogenesis of AD is the abnormal phosphorylation of tau protein that accumulates at the level of neurofibrillary aggregates, and the areas most affected by this pathological process are usually the...
Effect of aging on the human myometrium at single-cell resolution
Age-associated myometrial dysfunction can prompt complications during pregnancy and labor, which is one of the factors contributing to the 7.8-fold increase in maternal mortality in women over 40. Using single-cell/single-nucleus RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics, we have constructed a cellular atlas of the aging myometrium from 186,120 cells across twenty perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. We identify 23 myometrial cell subpopulations, including contractile and venous capillary...
Why human brain cells grow so slowly
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Impact of micronutrients and nutraceuticals on cognitive function and performance in Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a major global health problem today and is the most common form of dementia. AD is characterized by the formation of β-amyloid (Aβ) plaques and neurofibrillary clusters, leading to decreased brain acetylcholine levels in the brain. Another mechanism underlying the pathogenesis of AD is the abnormal phosphorylation of tau protein that accumulates at the level of neurofibrillary aggregates, and the areas most affected by this pathological process are usually the...
Designing a circular carbon and plastics economy for a sustainable future
The linear production and consumption of plastics today is unsustainable. It creates large amounts of unnecessary and mismanaged waste, pollution and carbon dioxide emissions, undermining global climate targets and the Sustainable Development Goals. This Perspective provides an integrated technological, economic and legal view on how to deliver a circular carbon and plastics economy that minimizes carbon dioxide emissions. Different pathways that maximize recirculation of carbon (dioxide)...
Flexible silicon solar cells with high power-to-weight ratios
Silicon solar cells are a mainstay of commercialized photovoltaics, and further improving the power conversion efficiency of large-area and flexible cells remains an important research objective^(1,2). Here we report a combined approach to improving the power conversion efficiency of silicon heterojunction solar cells, while at the same time rendering them flexible. We use low-damage continuous-plasma chemical vapour deposition to prevent epitaxy, self-restoring nanocrystalline sowing and...