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Variable Origin of the Superior Laryngeal Artery and Its Clinical Significance [PDF]

Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences, 2011
The superior laryngeal artery (SLA) is the dominant arterial supply of the laryngeal muscles, mucosa and glands. The purpose of the present study was to document the variable origin of the SLA in the carotid triangle.
Soubhagya R. Nayak1*, Ashwin Krishnamurthy2, Latha V. Prabhu2, Bhagath Kumar Potu3, Ishwar B. Bagoji4, Jiji PJ2 and Ganesh Kumar Chettiar2
doaj  

Strong‐Magnetic Flexible Composites for Magnetically Responsive Soft Robots

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This perspective provides an overview of the performance mechanisms, preparation methods, and applications of strong magnetic flexible composite materials in soft actuators (such as gripping, movement, and sensing), and further explores current opportunities and challenges.
Wenwen Li, Shuai Liu, Xinyi Wang, Xinglong Gong, Shouhu Xuan   +4 more
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3D Printing of Soft Robotic Systems: Advances in Fabrication Strategies and Future Trends

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Collectively, this review systematically examines 3D‐printed soft robotics, encompassing material selections, function integration, and manufacturing methodologies. Meanwhile, fabrication strategies are analyzed in order of increasing complexity, highlighting persistent challenges with proposed solutions.
Changjiang Liu, Bin Cui, Xumin Huang, Xiaoyu (Rayne) Zheng, T. Thang Vo‐Doan, Ruirui Qiao   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genotypic and environmental variation in specific leaf area in a widespread Alpine plant after transplantation to different altitudes [PDF]

, 2018
Specific leaf area (SLA) is an important plant functional trait as it is an indicator of ecophysiological characteristics like relative growth rate, stress tolerance and leaf longevity.
Frei, Eva, Scheepens, J., Stöcklin, Jürg   +2 more
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4D Printing of Magnetically Responsive Shape Memory Polymers: Toward Sustainable Solutions in Soft Robotics, Wearables, and Biomedical Devices

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Merging 4D printing with magneto‐responsive shape memory polymers opens new avenues for intelligent, reconfigurable systems. This review navigates cutting‐edge fabrication techniques, magnetic fillers, and smart polymer matrices, unveiling their potential in soft robotics, biomedical devices, and wearable tech.
Kiandokht Mirasadi, Mohammad Amin Yousefi, Liuchao Jin, Davood Rahmatabadi, Majid Baniassadi, Wei‐Hsin Liao, Mahdi Bodaghi, Mostafa Baghani   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Water‐Efficient Smart Drip Irrigation Enabled by a Low‐Power and High‐Efficiency Flexible Electromagnetic Actuator

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Water scarcity poses a critical threat to global food security. A low‐power, flexible electromagnetic actuator is presented for smart drip irrigation systems. The device achieves precise, wide‐range flow modulation (0.05–5.8 mL/min) in response to real‐time plant demands, reducing water consumption compared to conventional flood irrigation.
Duo Chen, Xubin Zhu, Minwei Zhang, Kerui Li, Qinghong Zhang, Yaogang Li, Chengyi Hou, Hongzhi Wang   +7 more
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Miniature Robotic Swimmer with Precise 2D Motion Control via Acoustic Vortex‐Induced Propulsion

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
In this work, a miniature robotic swimmer achieves precise 2D motion using sound waves with customized 3D‐printed lenses. Localized acoustic vortices drive both translation and rotation of the swimmer without mechanical parts. This contactless approach offers a novel route to controlled micro‐scale movement, with promising applications in biomedical ...
Chadi Ellouzi, Nicholas Andrianto, Glen Vosgerichian, Farhood Aghdasi, Joshua Lloyd, Ali Zabihi, Chen Shen   +6 more
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Deep Learning‐Powered Scalable Cancer Organ Chip for Cancer Precision Medicine

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This scalable, low‐cost Organ Chip platform, made via injection molding, uses capillary pinning for hydrogel confinement and supports versatile tissue coculture and robust imaging. Deep learning enables label‐free, sensitive phenotypic analysis.
Yu‐Chieh Yuan, Beibei Xu, Jenna McCormack, XuHai Huang, Jingzhe Ma, Thomas Marshall, Yacong Sun, Hardeep Singh, Alyssa Fanelli, Gauri Kulkarni, Ji Hye Seo, Paige Gilbride, Bing Wei, Bo Wang, Yanyan Liu, Fei Ma, Lin Zhou, Shuyang Wang, Xiaohua Qian, Zhiyong Xie, Polina Golland, Longlong Si, Yu Shrike Zhang, Xin Xie, Haiqing Bai   +24 more
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Comparative analysis of swine leukocyte antigen gene diversity in Göttingen Minipigs

Frontiers in Immunology
Worldwide, pigs represent economically important farm animals, also representing a preferred preclinical large animal model for biomedical studies.
Sabine E. Hammer, Tereza Duckova, Monica Gociman, Sandra Groiss, Clara P. S. Pernold, Karolin Hacker, Lena Kasper, Julia Sprung, Maria Stadler, Andres Eskjær Jensen, Armin Saalmüller, Nadine Wenzel, Constanca Figueiredo   +12 more
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MELEGROS: Monolithic Elephant‐Inspired Gripper with Optical Sensors

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
MELEGROS is a monolithic, elephant‐inspired soft gripper integrating 3D‐printed optical sensors within a pneumatically actuated lattice. Simulation‐guided design decouples tactile and proprioceptive sensing. Characterized through grasping tests, MELEGROS can reach, scoop, and grasp, showcasing a paradigm where fully embedded sensing and continuous ...
Petr Trunin, Diana Cafiso, Anderson Brazil Nardin, Trevor Exley, Lucia Beccai   +4 more
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