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A comparative evaluation of semen parameters in pre- and post-Hurricane Katrina human population

Asian Journal of Andrology, 2015
A natural disaster leading to accumulation of environmental contaminants may have substantial effects on the male reproductive system. Our aim was to compare and assess semen parameters in a normospermic population residing in the Southern Louisiana, USA
Caner Baran, Wayne J Hellstrom, Suresh C Sikka   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Deep Matching and Validation Network -- An End-to-End Solution to Constrained Image Splicing Localization and Detection [PDF]

arXiv, 2017
Image splicing is a very common image manipulation technique that is sometimes used for malicious purposes. A splicing detec- tion and localization algorithm usually takes an input image and produces a binary decision indicating whether the input image has been manipulated, and also a segmentation mask that corre- sponds to the spliced region.
arxiv  

Mechanically and Chemically Defined PEG Hydrogels Improve Reproducibility in Human Cardioid Development

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Synthetic matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)‐degradable polyethylene glycol (PEG)‐based hydrogels are developed to investigate the influence of mechanical and biochemical cues on cardioid development. Matrix stiffness and cell adhesion motifs significantly regulate cardioid formation, chamber morphogenesis, contractile function, and cardioid transcriptome.
Yuanhui Song, Michael Seitz, Andrew Kowalczewski, Nhu Y Mai, Era Jain, Huaxiao Yang, Zhen Ma   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Whole genome sequencing reveals novel IGHMBP2 variant leading to unique cryptic splice‐site and Charcot‐Marie‐Tooth phenotype with early onset symptoms

Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine, 2019
Background Rare variants (RV) in immunoglobulin mu‐binding protein 2 (IGHMBP2) [OMIM 600502] can cause an autosomal recessive type of Charcot‐Marie‐Tooth (CMT) disease [OMIM 616155], an inherited peripheral neuropathy.
Thomas A. Cassini, Laura Duncan, Lynette C. Rives, John H. Newman, John A. Phillips, Mary E. Koziura, Jennifer Brault, Rizwan Hamid, Joy Cogan, Undiagnosed Diseases Network   +9 more
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Graph Splicing System [PDF]

arXiv, 2007
The string splicing was introduced by Tom Head which stands as an abstract model for the DNA recombination under the influence of restriction enzymes. The complex chemical process of three dimensional molecules in three dimensional space can be modeled using graphs.
arxiv  

Engineering a Human‐Sized Common Bile Duct Prototype with Regenerative Potential: In Vitro Evaluation of Mechanics, Function, Degradation, and Immune Modulation

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
This study presents a multiphasic bile duct construct composed of biocompatible materials and cells, featuring an inner layer that supports biliary epithelium growth, a middle layer providing mechanical strength, and an outer cell‐permissive layer designed to support future in vivo integration.
Mattia Pasqua, Marianna Barbuto, Matteo Calligaris, Roberto Di Gesù, Duilio Pagano, Rosalia Busà, Salvatore Gruttadauria, Simone Dario Scilabra, Antonio D'Amore, Maria Giovanna Francipane   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Towards Effective Image Forensics via A Novel Computationally Efficient Framework and A New Image Splice Dataset [PDF]

arXiv
Splice detection models are the need of the hour since splice manipulations can be used to mislead, spread rumors and create disharmony in society. However, there is a severe lack of image splicing datasets, which restricts the capabilities of deep learning models to extract discriminative features without overfitting. This manuscript presents two-fold
arxiv  

Closure to “Fatigue of Grouted Sleeve Reinforcing Bar Splices” [PDF]

, 1969
Don L Ivey
openalex   +1 more source

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics: From Materials to Manufacturing and Applications

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
A contemporary and critical review on carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics. The common thermoplastic and carbon fiber applied in the manufacture of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics are summarized, and the processing and postprocessing methods are reviewed, with emphasis on state‐of‐the‐art welding techniques.
Howard (Hao) Wang, Siqi Huo, Venkata Chevali, Wayne Hall, Arnt Offringa, Pingan Song, Hao Wang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhanced Performance 3‐D Printed PLA Parts through a Photo‐Initiator Mediated UV‐Curing

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This solvent‐free method enhances 3‐D printed PLA parts by incorporating photo‐initiators during fabrication, followed by up to 3 min UV treatment. This process improves PLA's mechanical properties, including a 64% increase in tensile strength, while addressing weak interlayer bonding and outdoor sensitivity.
Dylan Jubinville, Tizazu H. Mekonnen
wiley   +1 more source