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Extensive horizontal gene transfer in cheese-associated bacteria. [PDF]

, 2017
Acquisition of genes through horizontal gene transfer (HGT) allows microbes to rapidly gain new capabilities and adapt to new or changing environments.
Bonham, Kevin S, Dutton, Rachel J, Wolfe, Benjamin E   +2 more
core   +3 more sources

Multifunctional Neural Probes Enable Bidirectional Electrical, Optical, and Chemical Recording and Stimulation In Vivo

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Convergence drawing is used to create flexible, microscale, multifunctional fiber‐based neural probes. Optimized materials selection enables individual devices to perform neural recording, electrical stimulation, optogenetics, fiber photometry, fluid delivery, and voltammetric neurotransmitter detection in rodents.
Nicolette Driscoll, Marc‐Joseph Antonini, Taylor M. Cannon, Pema Maretich, Greatness Olaitan, Valerie Doan Phi Van, Keisuke Nagao, Atharva Sahasrabudhe, Emmanuel Vargas Paniagua, Ethan J. Frey, Ye Ji Kim, Sydney Hunt, Melissa Hummel, Sanju Mupparaju, Alan Jasanoff, B. Jill Venton, Polina Anikeeva   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effect of combined sewer overflow (CSO) on the abundance of antibiotic resistant bacteria in the James River [PDF]

, 2017
Antibiotics have been used to treat bacterial infections worldwide since their discovery in the early 20th century and are vital to human health. Unfortunately, the heavy use of antibiotics has led to the increased natural selection of antibiotic ...
Franklin, Rima B, Levengood, Enjolie, Moezzi, Sunauz   +2 more
core   +1 more source

The microbiota of the bilio-pancreatic system: A cohort, STROBE-compliant study [PDF]

, 2019
Background: The gut microbiota play an essential role in protecting the host against pathogenic microorganisms by modulating immunity and regulating metabolic processes.
Agrusa A., D'arpa F., Di Carlo P., Fasciana T., Giammanco A., Gulotta G., Rodolico V., Sergi C., Serra N.   +8 more
core   +1 more source

Designing the Next Generation of Biomaterials through Nanoengineering

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Nanoengineering enables precise control over biomaterial interactions with living systems by tuning surface energy, defects, porosity, and crystallinity. This review highlights how these nanoscale design parameters drive advances in regenerative medicine, drug delivery, bioprinting, biosensing, and bioimaging, while outlining key translational ...
Ryan Davis Jr., Ishaan Duggal, Nicholas A. Peppas, Akhilesh K. Gaharwar   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biomimetic 3D‐Printed Adaptive Hydrogel Bioadhesives Featuring Superior Infection Resistance for Challenging Tissue Adhesion, Hemostasis, and Healthcare

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Biomimetic 3D‐printed hydrogel bioadhesives (PTLAs) are designed to address the limitations of existing bioadhesives, offering solutions for challenging tissue adhesion and enhanced healthcare. These PTLAs feature robust wet/underwater tissue adhesion/sealing, superior freeze/pressure and infection resistance, and adaptive self‐healing/gelling capacity,
Qi Wu, Meenakshi Chauhan, Bassma Khamaisi, Eid Nassar‐Marjiya, Shady Farah   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nanoarchitectonics of Metal–Organic Framework and Nanocellulose Composites for Multifunctional Environmental Remediation

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Nanoscale metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and nanocellulose composites have significant potential for the multi‐functional remediation of the environment. This review focused on the synthesis strategies (in situ growth, ex situ growth, and other approaches), typical forms (aerogel, hydrogel, beads, and membrane), and applications in the removal of ...
Ye Song, Wenkai Zhu, Chaohai Wang, Zequn Li, Ruiqi Xin, Dujuan Wu, Xiaofan Ma, Hanwei Wang, Xiangyu Wang, Song Li, Jeonghun Kim, Qingfeng Sun, Minjun Kim, Yusuke Yamauchi   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Future of MXene Fibers

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This perspective explores the diverse applications of MXene fibers, including those often overlooked in fiber‐focused studies. It emphasizes the critical need to address challenges in synthesis, scalability, and long‐term stability to unlock their full potential in real‐world applications. Abstract Since the first report on MXene‐coated fibers in 2017,
Ken Aldren S. Usman, Jizhen Zhang, Lingyi Bi, Shayan Seyedin, Xungai Wang, Yury Gogotsi, Joselito M. Razal   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bioinspired Smart Nanogels for Rapid Blue Laser‐Activated Hemostasis in Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Waxberry‐inspired branched‐silica nanogel can swiftly stop bleeding upon blue laser endoscopy for gastrointestinal hemostasis in the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum of mini‐pigs. Abstract Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) is a critical condition that requires rapid and effective intervention.
Ruijue Dan, Yu Huang, Shali Tan, Kaige Xu, Yuchen Zhang, Zhaohui Luan, Paipai Qi, Xingyue Zhang, Donghui Zhu, Wen Zhong, Chaoqiang Fan, Malcolm Xing, Shiming Yang   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

3D Printing of Conducting Polymer Hydrogels for Electrostimulation‐Assisted Tissue Engineering

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review highlights nanosized inherently conducting polymers (ICPs) as promising ink constituents for 3D printing of conducting hydrogel (CH)‐based electrostimulation (ES) devices. ICP‐based ink formulation, 3D printing, and solidification strategies are discussed, along with the application of 3D‐printed ICP‐based CHs as ES platforms for regulating
Chien Minh Tran, Zhilian Yue, Chunyan Qin, Kusuma B. C. Imani, Mirella Dottori, Robert J. Forster, Gordon G. Wallace   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source