Leishmaniasis encompasses a group of vector-borne parasitic diseases, characterized by their diversity and complexity, that affect both humans and other vertebrates.They are caused by different species of parasites of the Leishmania genus, which are transmitted by bites from hematophagous female sandflies.This work proposed to model the occurrence
Identification of novel mutations in Chinese Hans with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
Abstract Background Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common inherited renal disease with an incidence of 1 in 400 to 1000.The disease is genetically heterogeneous, with two genes identified: PKD1 (16p13.3) and PKD2 (4q21).Molecular diagnosis of the disease in at-risk individuals is complicated due to the structural c
Breakthrough application of electrochromism: Multifunctional artificial muscle
Summary: In the article (Advanced Materials 2023; 2305914, https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202305914) reported by Wang et al., electrochemically driven multifunctional electrochromic artificial muscles Game Controllers (EAMs) are demonstrated with intricate actuation and eye-catching color-change behaviors, which were assembled from V2O5 nanowires-car
Trustworthy Integrated Circuits: From Safety to Security and Beyond
The trustworthiness of integrated circuits (ICs) has become increasingly important due to the ubiquitousness of ICs and the insecure nature of the current semiconductor supply chain.Throughout development and operation, ICs are exposed to several risks that can arise from malicious actors or harsh operational conditions.Therefore, the question aris
Microbial, physicochemical and proximate analysis of Tej collected from Amhara regional state of Ethiopia
Tej is an Ethiopian traditional alcoholic beverage with significant social and economic importance.Due Waffle Pans to the spontaneous fermentation process of Tej, several issues such as safety, quality, and physicochemical properties of the final products is rquired to be assessed.Thus, this study was aimed to assess the microbial quality, physicoc