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Insect insights [PDF]

open access: yesCurrent Biology, 2009
SummaryA new book highlights the lessons from nineteenth-century bug collectors. Nigel Williams reports.
openaire   +2 more sources

Toward the 3rd Generation of Smart Farming: Materials, Devices, and Systems for E‐Plant Technologies

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores the latest developments in e‐plant technologies, which are revolutionizing smart farming by enabling real‐time monitoring of plant and environmental conditions. It covers the design, applications, and systems of e‐plant devices, detailing how they integrate data analytics to optimize agricultural practices, enhance crop yields, and
Daegun Kim   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The complete mitochondrial genome of an edible wasp Vespula flaviceps (Hymenoptera, Vespidae)

open access: yesMitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2019
In this study, the complete mitogenome sequence of Vespula flaviceps (Hymenoptera, Vespidae) has been sequenced. The mitogenome, 17,489 bp, includes 13 protein-coding, 22 transfer RNAs, two ribosomal RNAs genes and a noncoding D-loop region.
Min Zhao   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Phylogenomics and the evolution of hemipteroid insects

open access: yesProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 2018
Significance Hemipteroid insects constitute a major fraction of insect diversity, comprising three orders and over 120,000 described species. We used a comprehensive sample of the diversity of this group involving 193 genome-scale datasets and sequences ...
K. Johnson   +26 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Smart, Bio‐Inspired Polymers and Bio‐Based Molecules Modified by Zwitterionic Motifs to Design Next‐Generation Materials for Medical Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Bio‐based and (semi‐)synthetic zwitterion‐modified novel materials and fully synthetic next‐generation alternatives show the importance of material design for different biomedical applications. The zwitterionic character affects the physiochemical behavior of the material and deepens the understanding of chemical interaction mechanisms within the ...
Theresa M. Lutz   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Soft Nanocarriers as Antimicrobial Co‐Delivery Systems to Combat Resistant Infections

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Soft nanocarrier‐based co‐delivery systems present a versatile and promising platform for combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by enabling spatiotemporally controlled, pathogen‐specific drug release. Their tunable physicochemical properties allow for the co‐encapsulation of synergistic antimicrobial agents, optimization of drug ratios, and surface ...
Anamarija Nikoletic   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advances in oral treatment of inflammatory bowel disease using protein-based nanoparticle drug delivery systems

open access: yesDrug Delivery
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) comprises chronic autoimmune disorders with significant morbidity, highlighting the need for advanced, noninvasive, targeted therapies. Protein-based nanoparticle drug delivery systems (PNP-DDSs) have emerged as promising
Zhihao Lin   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Safety Evaluation of Repeated Application of Polymeric Microarray Patches in Miniature Pigs

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
This study demonstrates the safety of repeated application of three types of microarray patches (MAPs), hydrogelforming, dissolving, and implantable, over four weeks in miniature pigs. No adverse skin or systemic effects were observed, supporting the clinical potential of MAPs as safe and effective drug delivery platforms.
Qonita Kurnia Anjani   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Living IoT: A Flying Wireless Platform on Live Insects

open access: yes, 2018
Sensor networks with devices capable of moving could enable applications ranging from precision irrigation to environmental sensing. Using mechanical drones to move sensors, however, severely limits operation time since flight time is limited by the ...
Almarshadi M. H.   +14 more
core   +1 more source

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