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Bone Growth and Development in Different Breeds of Piglets at the Early Age Is Associated with Mineral Deposition

Animals
The growth and development of skeletal structures in young animals are important for their overall health and productivity. Deciphering variations in bone growth among pig breeds can optimize breeding strategies and improve animal welfare.
Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Chenjian Li, Yating Cheng, Bo Song, Sujuan Ding, Zhenlei Zhou, Qian Zhu, Xiangfeng Kong   +7 more
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Tunable Applicator for Microneedle‐Based Medical Devices

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This paper presents a simple, low‐cost tunable applicator (TAPP) for microneedle array patches that uses a material‐agnostic controlled‐fracture mechanism to ensure reliable skin penetration and uniform array engagement. The scalable, modular design is compatible with injection molding and 3D printing, can be integrated directly into patches, and is ...
Dan Ilyn, Jihyun (Luna) Hwang, Ian A. Coates, Jacob Dobson, Andy H. Hung, Netra U. Kamat, John R. Tumbleston, Maria T. Dulay, Gunilla B. Jacobson, Joseph M. DeSimone   +9 more
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Dual‐Functional Ingestible Passive Capsules for High‐Throughput Intestinal Sampling with Sealed Containment and Targeted Drug Delivery

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
To address challenges in high‐throughput intestinal sampling with sealed containment and target drug delivery, we developed a dual‐functional ingestible passive capsule with a dual‐triggered control system based on pH‐response and mechanical actuation.
Libing Huang, Houyu Ling, Xizong Chen, Yufei Duan, Yu Liu, Shuntian Cai, Yandan Ren, Wenlong Li, Lei Ren, Miao Wang   +9 more
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Waveguide Photoactuators: Materials, Fabrication, and Applications

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Waveguide photoactuators convert guided light into mechanical motion. Their tethered‐flexible design enables minimally invasive surgery and confined‐space robotics. This review aims to guide materials selection, device design, and system integration, accelerating the transition of waveguide photoactuators from laboratory prototypes to versatile ...
Minjie Xi, Hemin Pan, Yang Zong, Yongfeng Mei, Jizhai Cui   +4 more
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Astrocyte Enrichment of 3D Cortical Constructs Enhances Brain Repair

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This study highlights the role of astrocytes in supporting neural progenitor cell survival and differentiation after traumatic brain injury. Astrocytes enhanced neuronal differentiation, improved cell survival in co‐cultures, and promoted integration of microfluidics‐based implants with host tissue following implantation. Additionally, increased axonal
Elisa M. Cruz, Luana C. Soares, Gretchen Greene, Fernando Messore, Mohammed Abuelem, Mingyu Li, Caroline Andersen, Mirriam Domocos, Elisa Vitiello, Rabeah Abdul Razak, Marlene Lawston, Gabriel Moser, Talia Vasaturo‐Kolodner, Mona Barkat, Roslyn M. Bill, Edward Mann, Linna Zhou, Mootaz M. Salman, Hagan Bayley, Zoltán Molnár, Francis G. Szele   +20 more
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Engineered Living Systems With Self‐Organizing Neural Networks: From Anatomy to Behavior and Gene Expression

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Ectodermal tissue excised from Xenopus embryos self‐organizes into a three‐dimensional mucociliary organoid. Here, we generate a neural variant, termed neurobot, by implanting neural precursor cells. Neurobots develop mature neurons, adopt distinct morphologies, exhibit more complex motility, and respond differentially to neuroactive compounds. Imaging
Haleh Fotowat, Laurie O'Neill, Léo Pio‐Lopez, Megan M. Sperry, Patrick Erickson, Tiffany Lin, Michael Levin   +6 more
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Impact of Iron Supplementation on Growth Performance, Iron Homeostasis and Redox Balance of Suckling Piglets

Animals
This study evaluates the effects of intramuscular injection or oral supplementation of iron on the growth performance, iron homeostasis, and redox status of suckling piglets.
Qingwei Meng, Qing Wu, Qiang Zhou, Jiayong Tang, Yong Zhuo, Zhengfeng Fang, Yan Lin, Shengyu Xu, Bin Feng, Lun Hua, Xuemei Jiang, De Wu, Lianqiang Che   +12 more
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Bioprinting of Microtissues Within Mechanically Tunable Support Baths to Engineer Anisotropic Musculoskeletal Tissues

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This study presents a novel 4D bioprinting platform for engineering biomimetic musculoskeletal grafts. By tuning the mechanical properties of support baths, we enhance tissue fusion, collagen alignment, and cell differentiation. Using this strategy, we successfully fabricate scaled‐up, anisotropic tissues such as meniscus, articular cartilage, and ...
Francesca D. Spagnuolo, Gabriela S. Kronemberger, Daniel J. Kelly   +2 more
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A Mussel‐Inspired Bioadhesive Patch to Selectively Kill Glioblastoma Cells

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
An innovative mussel‐inspired bioadhesive patch has been developed for post‐surgical glioblastoma treatment. The patch, which adheres strongly in biological environments, releases a localized treatment. This treatment, acting via reactive oxygen species, shows specific toxicity to glioblastoma cells.
Jose Bolaños‐Cardet, Sara Pugliese, Jordi Bruna, Daniel Ruiz‐Molina, Salvio Suárez‐García, Victor J. Yuste   +5 more
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Effects of Two Different Methods of Teeth Grinding on Dental Injuries, Skin Lesions, Growth and Behaviour of Suckling Piglets Compared to a Non-Treated Control Group

Animals
Teeth grinding in suckling piglets is performed on many farms to protect the piglets’ littermates and the sow’s udder from injuries caused by the piglets’ canines and third incisors. In this study, the effects of two teeth-grinding methods on the piglets’
Carolin Bernarda Timphaus, Franziska Anna kleine Kruthaup, Fritjof Freise, Swetlana Herbrandt, Elisabeth große Beilage, Michaela Fels   +5 more
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