Penetrance is a crucial indicator for accurately assessing disease risk and plays a vital role in disease research,gene therapy,and genetic counseling.However,with penetrance data dispersed across various sources,effi...Penetrance is a crucial indicator for accurately assessing disease risk and plays a vital role in disease research,gene therapy,and genetic counseling.However,with penetrance data dispersed across various sources,efficiently accessing and consolidating this information becomes a challenge.A comprehensive platform that integrates penetrance is urgently needed.Here,we present PenCards,a global,community-contributed public archive of variant penetrance,by first collecting penetrance data from all published literature and then using large international cohorts to specifically calculate the penetrance of autism-related variants.PenCards contains a total of 244,531 variants,including 239,244 single nucleotide variants,4994 insertions and deletions,and 293 copy number variants,covering approximately 300 phenotypes.We also provide a submission portal for the dynamic updating of penetrance.Additionally,to help users efficiently access genetic information,we comprehensively integrate over 150 variant-and gene-level resources.In summary,PenCards is a powerful platform designed to advance genetic research and diagnostics.PenCards is publicly available at https://genemed.tech/pencards/.展开更多
AIM:To determine the amount of ultraviolet(UV)light irradiance that various layers of the eye receive as sunlight passes through the eye,and to investigate the protective benefits of UV light-blocking contact lenses.M...AIM:To determine the amount of ultraviolet(UV)light irradiance that various layers of the eye receive as sunlight passes through the eye,and to investigate the protective benefits of UV light-blocking contact lenses.METHODS:Twenty-four porcine eyes were prepared in one of three ways:isolated cornea,cornea and lens together,or whole eye preparation.UV light irradiance was measured with a UV-A/B light meter before and after the eye preparations were placed over the meter to measure UV light penetration in each eye structure.In the whole eye preparation,a hole was placed in the fovea to measure light as it passed through the vitreous.Subsequently,UVprotective contact lenses were placed over the structures,and UV light penetrance was measured.Measurements of UV light exposure were taken outdoors at various locations and times.RESULTS:Cornea absorbed 63.56%of UV light that reached the eye.Cornea and lens absorbed 99.34%of UV light.Whole eye absorbed 99.77%of UV light.When UV-protective contact lenses were placed,absorption was 98.90%,99.55%,and 99.87%,respectively.UV light exposure was dependent on directionality and time of day,and was greatest in areas of high albedo that reflect significant amounts of light,such as a beach.CONCLUSION:Cornea absorbs the majority of UV light that reaches the eye in this model.UV-protective contact lenses reduce UV exposure to the eye.Locations with high albedo expose the eye to higher levels of UV light.展开更多
Proline-rich transmembrane protein 2(PRRT2)is the leading cause of paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia(PKD),benign familial infantile epilepsy(BFIE),and infantile convulsions with choreoathetosis(ICCA).Reduced penetranc...Proline-rich transmembrane protein 2(PRRT2)is the leading cause of paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia(PKD),benign familial infantile epilepsy(BFIE),and infantile convulsions with choreoathetosis(ICCA).Reduced penetrance of PRRT2 has been observed in previous studies,whereas the exact penetrance has not been evaluated well.The objective of this study was to estimate the penetrance of PRRT2 and determine its influencing factors.We screened 222 PKD index patients and their available relatives,identified 39 families with pathogenic or likely pathogenic(P/LP)PRRT2 variants via Sanger sequencing,and obtained 184 PKD/BFIE/ICCA families with P/LP PRRT2 variants from the literature.Penetrance was estimated as the proportion of affected variant carriers.PRRT2 penetrance estimate was 77.6%(95%confidence interval(CI)74.5%–80.7%)in relatives and 74.5%(95%CI 70.2%–78.8%)in obligate carriers.In addition,we first observed that penetrance was higher in truncated than in non-truncated variants(75.8%versus 50.0%,P=0.01),higher in Asian than in Caucasian carriers(81.5%versus 68.5%,P=0.004),and exhibited no difference in gender or parental transmission.Our results are meaningful for genetic counseling,implying that approximately three-quarters of PRRT2 variant carriers will develop PRRT2-related disorders,with patients from Asia or carrying truncated variants at a higher risk.展开更多
Installing internal bulkheads in a composite bucket foundation alters the rotational symmetry characteristic of a single-compartment bucket foundation,consequently influencing the stress distribution within the bucket...Installing internal bulkheads in a composite bucket foundation alters the rotational symmetry characteristic of a single-compartment bucket foundation,consequently influencing the stress distribution within the bucket and surrounding soil.During the seabed penetration of a spudcan from a jack-up wind turbine installation vessel,an angle may form between the spudcan’s axis and the axis of symmetry of the adjacent composite bucket foundation in the horizontal plane.Such a misalignment may affect load distribution and the non-uniform interaction between the foundation,soil,and spudcan,ultimately influencing the foundation’s stability.This study employs physical model tests to ascertain the trends in end resistance during spudcan penetration in sand,the extent of soil disturbance,and the backflow condition.The finite element coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian method is validated and utilized to determine the range of penetration angles that induce alterations in the maximum vertical displacement and tilt rate of the composite bucket foundation in sand.The differential contact stress distribution at the base of the bucket is analyzed,with qualitative criteria for sand backflow provided.Findings demonstrate that the maximum vertical displacement and tilt rate of the composite bucket foundation display a“wave-like”variation with the increasing spudcan penetration angle,peaking when the angle between the spudcan and bulkhead is the smallest.Stress distribution is predominantly concentrated at the base and apex of the bucket,becoming increasingly uneven as the penetration angle deviates from the foundation’s symmetry axis.The maximum stress gradually shifts to the junction of the bulkhead and bucket bottom on the side with the shortest net distance from the spudcan.Considering the in-place stability and stress state of the composite bucket foundation is therefore imperative,and particular attention should be paid to the foundation’s state when the angle between the spudcan and bulkhead is small.展开更多
A CFD-based numerical model was employed to quantitatively analyze the flow characteristics of double-side-blown gas−liquid flow.Key parameters were extracted,and Spearman correlation analysis was used to quantify the...A CFD-based numerical model was employed to quantitatively analyze the flow characteristics of double-side-blown gas−liquid flow.Key parameters were extracted,and Spearman correlation analysis was used to quantify the relationships among bubble behavior,circulating flow,and liquid oscillations.The results show that periodic bubble behavior under steady injection drives the circulating flow of the liquid on both sides.The asynchronism of bubble behavior on both sides results in the alternation of circulating intensity,which significantly enhances gas−liquid mixing efficiency at certain liquid levels of 200 and 220 mm.Flow patterns of the double-side-blown process are classified into weak circulation,strong−weak alternating circulation,and strong circulation modes based on the influence of circulating flows on the penetration depth.The penetration depth in the strong−weak alternating circulation mode is generally greater than that in the single-side-blown process.The imbalance of circulating intensities on both sides primarily leads to the stable fluctuation in the injecting direction,which reveals the appearance of periodic oscillations in the molten bath.The effect of control parameters such as liquid level and gas flow rate on the liquid oscillations were discussed.展开更多
In this study,the effects of laser fields that can be achieved in the near future on cluster penetration probability and half-life are quantitatively investigated.The calculation results show that extreme laser fields...In this study,the effects of laser fields that can be achieved in the near future on cluster penetration probability and half-life are quantitatively investigated.The calculation results show that extreme laser fields can slightly change the cluster-decay half-life by affecting the penetration probability within a narrow range.Subsequently,we discuss the correlation between the change rate of the penetration probability and the tunneling path.The results indicate that for different parent nuclei emitting the same cluster,nuclei with longer tunneling paths are more easily affected by the laser fields.The shell effect on this correlation is also observed.In addition,the impact of laser fields on the penetration probability in any direction is investigated.展开更多
The utilization of discarded coral debris in cementitious material is a prominent research area for island construction projects.The aim of this study is to explore the use of environment-friendly cement and waste cor...The utilization of discarded coral debris in cementitious material is a prominent research area for island construction projects.The aim of this study is to explore the use of environment-friendly cement and waste coral sand in the preparation of coral mortar,while investigating its performance when exposed to a chloride environment.Three types of low-carbon cements were employed,such as rapid hardening sulphoaluminate(RCSA)cement,high belite sulphoaluminate(HBCSA)cement,and slag sulphoaluminate cement(SSC).The coulomb electric flux,mechanical properties,free chloride content,and mass change of the cement mortar under exposed to 3.5 wt%NaCl solution were examined at various time intervals.X-ray diffraction analysis was conducted to identify the mineral phases present in the mortar samples.The results demonstrate that the flexural and compressive strength of the mortar consistently increase throughout the 360 days chloride exposure period.Incorporating coral sand into SSC-based mortars enhances their compressive strength from day 28 up until day 360.However,it adversely affects the strength of HBCSA-based mortars.The behavior of mortars exposed to a chloride-rich environment is closely associated with the amount of C-S-H gel present within them.SSC generates a significant quantity of C-S-H gel which possesses a large specific surface area capable of absorbing more chloride ions thereby reducing their concentration within the mortar matrix as well as increasing its mass and improving resistance against chloride ion penetration.展开更多
The penetration of shaped charge jets into targets at high velocities is significantly influenced by the compressibility effect,while at low velocities,the strength effect becomes predominant.In the latter regime,mate...The penetration of shaped charge jets into targets at high velocities is significantly influenced by the compressibility effect,while at low velocities,the strength effect becomes predominant.In the latter regime,material strength dictates the resistance to plastic deformation and flow,a contrast to the shockwave-dominated interactions where compressibility is key.This paper presents a self-consistent compressible penetration theory that considers both the axial penetration and radial crater growth of shaped charge jets into targets.An integrated approach where the axial and radial dynamics are coupled has been proposed,influencing each other through shared physical principles rather than being treated as separate,empirically linked phenomena.The presented theory is rooted in the compressible Bernoulli equation and the linear Rankine-Hugoniot relation.These foundational equations are employed to accurately model the high-pressure shock state and subsequent material flow at the jet-target interface,providing a robust physical basis for the penetration model.Notably,it considers the target material's compressibility,which elevates the pressure at the jet-target interface beyond that observed with incompressible materials.This pressure increase is directly proportional to the target's degree of compressibility.As such,this model of compressible penetration reorients the analytical approach:rather than merely estimating penetration resistance,it determines this value from the target material's specific compressibility and yield strength.This shift from empirical correlations to a physics-based derivation of penetration resistance enhances the model's predictive power,particularly for novel target materials or engagement conditions outside established experimental datasets.This investigation establishes a quantitative link between the material's yield strength and its penetration resistance.The accuracy of this penetration resistance value is paramount,as it significantly influences the predicted crater diameter;indeed,the crater diameter's sensitivity to this resistance underscores the necessity for its precise determination.Ultimately,by integrating the yield strength of the target material,this framework enables the prediction of both the penetration depth and the resultant crater diameter from a shaped charge jet.The theory's validation involved two experimental sets:the first focused on shaped charge jet penetration into 45#steel at varied stand-offs,while the second utilized targets of high-to ultrahigh-strength steel-fiber reactive powder concrete(RPC)with differing strength characteristics.These experimental campaigns were specifically chosen to test the theory against both ductile metallic alloys,where plastic flow is significant,and advanced quasi-brittle cementitious composites,presenting a broad spectrum of material responses and penetration challenges.Resulting hole profiles derived from theoretical calculations demonstrated a strong correspondence with empirical measurements for both material types.展开更多
This paper develops a semi-analytical solution for pile penetration in natural soft clays using the strain path method(SPM).The stress-strain behavior of soils is characterized by the S-CLAY1S model,which can capture ...This paper develops a semi-analytical solution for pile penetration in natural soft clays using the strain path method(SPM).The stress-strain behavior of soils is characterized by the S-CLAY1S model,which can capture the anisotropic evolution and destructuring nature of soft clays.By integrating the S-CLAY1S model into the theoretical framework of the SPM,a set of ordinary differential equations is formulated with respect to the vertical coordinate of soil particles.The distribution of excess pore water pressure(EPWP)following pile installation is approximated through one-dimensional(1D)radial integration around the pile shaft.The distribution of stresses and EPWP,along with the evolution of fabric anisotropy within the soil surrounding the pile,is presented to illustrate the response of pile penetration in natural soft clays.The proposed solution is validated against existing theoretical solutions using the SPM and cavity expansion method(CEM),along with experimental data.The findings demonstrate that the SPM reveals lower radial effective stresses and EPWP at the pile shaft than that of CEM.Pile penetration alters the soil's anisotropic properties,inducing rotational hardening and affecting post-installation stress distribution.Soil destructuration eliminates bonding among particles near the pile,resulting in a complete disruption of soil structure at the pile surface,which is particularly pronounced for higher initial soil structure ratios.Minimal variation was observed in the three principal stresses and shear stress on the cone side surface as the angle increased from 18°to 60°,except for a slight reduction in EPWP.展开更多
The determinative view of mutation penetrance is a fundamental assumption for the building of molecular evolutionary theory:individuals in the population with the same genotype have the same fitness effect.Since this ...The determinative view of mutation penetrance is a fundamental assumption for the building of molecular evolutionary theory:individuals in the population with the same genotype have the same fitness effect.Since this view has been constantly challenged by experimental evidence,it is desirable to examine to what extent violation of this view could affect our under-standing of molecular evolution.To this end,the author formulated a new theory of molecular evolution under a random model of penetrance:for any individual with the same mutational genotype,the coefficient of selection is a random variable.It follows that,in addition to the conventional Ne-genetic drift(Ne is the effective population size),the variance of penetrance among individuals(ε^(2))represents a new type of genetic drift,coined by theε^(2)-genetic drift.It has been demonstrated that these two genetic drifts together provided new insights on the nearly neutral evolution:the evolutionary rate is inversely related to the log-of-Ne when theε^(2)-genetic drift is nontrivial.This log-of-Ne feature ofε^(2)-genetic drift did explain well why the dN/dS ratio(the nonsynonymous rate to the synonymous rate)in humans is only as twofold as that in mice,while the effective population size(Ne)of mice is about two-magnitude larger than that of humans.It was estimated that,for the first time,the variance of random penetrance in mammalian genes was approximatelyε^(2)≈5.89×10^(-3).展开更多
The deep coal reservoir in Linxing-Shenfu block of Ordos Basin is an important part of China’s coalbed methane resources.In the process of reservoir reconstruction,the artificial fracture morphology of coal seam with...The deep coal reservoir in Linxing-Shenfu block of Ordos Basin is an important part of China’s coalbed methane resources.In the process of reservoir reconstruction,the artificial fracture morphology of coal seam with gangue interaction is significantly different,which affects the efficient development of coalbed methane resources in this area.In this paper,the surface outcrop of Linxing-Shenfu block is selected,and three kinds of interaction modes between gangue and coal seam are set up,including single-component coal rock sample,coal rock sample with different thicknesses of gangue layer and coal rock sample with different numbers of gangue.Through true triaxial physical simulation and three-dimensional discrete element numerical simulation,the lawof artificial fracture initiation and propagation in multi-gangue interaction coal seam is analyzed in depth,and the hydraulic fracture initiation and propagation mode under different interaction modes of gangue layer in Linxing-Shenfu deep coal reservoir was clarified.The research shows that the initiation of artificial fractures in a single coal seam is affected by geologicalengineering factors.The maximum principal stress dominates the direction of fracture propagation,and the stress difference controls the fracture morphology.When the stress difference is 2 MPa,the fracture morphology is complex,which is easy to connect to the weak surface of coal and rock cleat,and the fracturemorphology of the stress difference is mainly a single main fracture.After the thickness of the gangue layer is increased from 2 to 5 cm,it is difficult for the artificial fracture to penetrate the layer vertically after the fracture initiation,and the effective transformation area of the reservoir is limited.The more the number of gangue layers,the greater the hydraulic energy consumption in the process of fracture propagation,and the more difficult the fracture propagation.展开更多
In order to investigate the penetration performance of Linear-Shaped Charge(LSC),Embowed LinearShaped Charge(ELSC),and Embowed Linear Explosively Formed Projectile(ELEFP)on T-shaped stiffened plates,a series of near-f...In order to investigate the penetration performance of Linear-Shaped Charge(LSC),Embowed LinearShaped Charge(ELSC),and Embowed Linear Explosively Formed Projectile(ELEFP)on T-shaped stiffened plates,a series of near-field air-burst experiments are conducted.The damage modes and characteristics of the target plates are compared and analyzed.Each flat plate section is completely punctured,resulting in a penetration hole.The damage modes induced by the three charge types on the stiffened plate structure are consistent,characterized by shear failure in the central region of the flat plate due to penetration by the penetrator,localized plastic deformation of the flat plate,and local penetration failure resulting from partial perforation of the central stiffener.The penetration lengths caused by ELSC and ELEFP are 45.1%and 46.1% larger than that of LSC,while the half-width of the penetration hole generated by ELEFP is 54.2% and 24.7% smaller than that of ELSC and LSC,respectively.The penetration height caused by ELEFP are 17.5%and 62.1% larger than that of ELSC and LSC,respectively.The stiffener effectively segments the damage area,enhancing the local structural strength and limiting the extent of plastic deformation in the flat plate section.The comparative results show that the ELSC proves to be more effective for efficient large-scale damage,and ELEFP is more suitable for achieving efficient localized damage.展开更多
For decades,Europe's automotive landscape was dominated by homegrown marques——Volkswagen,Renault,BMW——and long-established Japanese and Korean challengers.Change was slow and predictable.In 2025,that assumptio...For decades,Europe's automotive landscape was dominated by homegrown marques——Volkswagen,Renault,BMW——and long-established Japanese and Korean challengers.Change was slow and predictable.In 2025,that assumption finally broke.Chinese automotive brands,once marginal on European roads,reached a historic high.展开更多
Following over 20 years of research,a direct measurement of the QGP temperature has been achieved at Relativistic Heavy-Ion Collider(RHIC),free from the blue-shift effect and contamination from strong interactions.Thi...Following over 20 years of research,a direct measurement of the QGP temperature has been achieved at Relativistic Heavy-Ion Collider(RHIC),free from the blue-shift effect and contamination from strong interactions.This viewpoint discusses a recent measurement of the QGP temperature at different stages at the Solenoidal Tracker at RHIC(STAR),which used e^(+)e^(-)pairs as penetrating probes.展开更多
In this paper,the failure caused by HRAM loads which were generated by high-speed projectile penetration,and protection technology of the fluid-filled structure were explored.A bubble was preset on the projectile traj...In this paper,the failure caused by HRAM loads which were generated by high-speed projectile penetration,and protection technology of the fluid-filled structure were explored.A bubble was preset on the projectile trajectory in a fluid-filled structure.Based on the reflection and transmission phenomena of pressure waves at the gas-liquid interface and the compressibility characteristics of gases,a numerical analysis was conducted on the influence of preset bubble on projectile penetration and structural failure characteristics.The results indicate that the secondary water-entry impact phenomenon occurs when a preset bubble exists on the projectile trajectory,leading to the secondary water entry impact loads.The rarefaction waves reflected on the surface of the preset bubble cause the attenuation ratio of the initial impact pressure peak to reach 68.8%and the total specific impulse attenuation ratio to reach 48.6%.Furthermore,the larger the bubble,the faster the projectile,and the more obvious the attenuation effect.Moreover,due to the compressibility of the bubble,the global deformation attenuation ratio of the front and rear walls can reach over 80%.However,the larger the bubble size,the faster the projectile velocity,the smaller the local deformation attenuation effect of the rear wall,and the more severe the failure at the perforation of the rear wall.展开更多
Titanium alloy has the advantages of high strength,strong corrosion resistance,excellent high and low temperature mechanical properties,etc.,and is widely used in aerospace,shipbuilding,weapons and equipment,and other...Titanium alloy has the advantages of high strength,strong corrosion resistance,excellent high and low temperature mechanical properties,etc.,and is widely used in aerospace,shipbuilding,weapons and equipment,and other fields.In recent years,with the continuous increase in demand for medium-thick plate titanium alloys,corresponding welding technologies have also continued to develop.Therefore,this article reviews the research progress of deep penetration welding technology for medium-thick plate titanium alloys,mainly covering traditional arc welding,high-energy beam welding,and other welding technologies.Among many methods,narrow gap welding,hybrid welding,and external energy field assistance welding all contribute to improving the welding efficiency and quality of medium-thick plate titanium alloys.Finally,the development trend of deep penetration welding technology for mediumthick plate titanium alloys is prospected.展开更多
The penetration-deflagration coupling damage performance of rod-like reactive shaped charge pene-trator(RRSCP)impacting thick steel plates is investigated by theoretical analysis and experiments.A penetration-deflagra...The penetration-deflagration coupling damage performance of rod-like reactive shaped charge pene-trator(RRSCP)impacting thick steel plates is investigated by theoretical analysis and experiments.A penetration-deflagration coupling damage model is developed to predict the penetration depth and cratering diameter.Four type of aluminum-polytetrafluoroethylene-copper(Al-PTFE-Cu)reactive liners with densities of 2.3,2.7,3.5,and 4.5 g·cm^(-3) are selected to conduct the penetration experiments.The comparison results show that model predictions are in good agreement with the experimental data.By comparing the penetration depth and cratering diameter in the inert penetration mode and the penetration-deflagration coupling mode,the influence mechanism that the penetration-induced chemical response is unfavorable to penetration but has an enhanced cratering effect is revealed.From the formation characteristics,penetration effect and penetration-induced chemical reaction be-haviors,the influence of reactive liner density on the penetration-deflagration performance is further analyzed.The results show that increasing the density of reactive liner significantly increases both the kinetic energy and length of the reactive penetrator,meanwhile effectively reduces the weakened effect of penetration-induced chemical response,resulting in an enhanced penetration capability.However,due to the decreased diameter and potential energy content of reactive penetrator,the cratering capa-bility is weakened significantly.展开更多
The study aims to explore the damage characteristics and protection technologies of liquid-filled structures under high-speed projectile impact.A series of penetration impact experiments were conducted by focusing on ...The study aims to explore the damage characteristics and protection technologies of liquid-filled structures under high-speed projectile impact.A series of penetration impact experiments were conducted by focusing on different air layer configurations.By using high-speed camera and dynamic measurement systems,the effects of air layers on the projectile penetration,pressure wave propagation,cavitation evolution,and structural dynamic responses were analyzed.The results showed that the rarefaction wave reflected from the air-liquid interface significantly reduced the peak and specific impulse of the initial pressure wave,thereby diminishing the impact load on the structure.Additionally,the compressibility of air layers also attenuated the cavitation extrusion load.Both front and rear plates exhibited superimposed deformation modes,i.e.,local deformation or petal fracture with global deformation.Air layers effectively mitigated global deformation.However,when the air layer was positioned on the projectile's trajectory,it split the water-entry process and velocity attenuation of the projectile into two relatively independent phases.And the secondary water entry pressure wave caused more severe local deformation and petal fractures on the rear plate.展开更多
The motion characteristics of projectile during oblique penetration into concrete were studied using a three-dimensional meso-scale model.The finite element model validation and parameter chosen were conducted by comp...The motion characteristics of projectile during oblique penetration into concrete were studied using a three-dimensional meso-scale model.The finite element model validation and parameter chosen were conducted by comparing the experimental data,with computational efficiency enhanced through improved mesh refinement.Penetration simulations involving deformable projectiles at various incident angles analyzed the effects of aggregate volume fraction and particle size on ballistic trajectory and terminal deflection.Sensitivity analysis reveals a strong power-law relationship between aggregate content and the projectile's deflection angle.The increase in aggregate content will enhance the confinement effect,shorten the intrusion distance of the projectile,and lead to a decrease in the deflection angle of the projectile.The effect of aggregate particle size on the projectile deflection angle follows a Gaussian distribution.The maximum deflection angle occurs when the aggregate particle size is between 2.7 and 3.1 times the projectile diameter.An increase in particle size reduces the number of aggregate-mortar interfaces at the same aggregate volume fraction,leading to an enlargement of the damage zone in concrete,a decrease in the number of cracks,and an increase in crack length.These findings enhance the understanding of concrete penetration mechanisms and offers valuable insights for engineering structure protection.展开更多
Nanoemulsions have garnered significant attention in the cosmetic industry due to their ability to enhance ingredient dispersion,improve topical absorption,and enable targeted delivery of active compounds within the s...Nanoemulsions have garnered significant attention in the cosmetic industry due to their ability to enhance ingredient dispersion,improve topical absorption,and enable targeted delivery of active compounds within the skin layers.These nano-sized emulsions allow skincare products,like moisturizers,anti-aging creams,and sunscreens,to penetrate the skin more deeply and be absorbed better.They can also release their active ingredients gradually,which enhances the product's effectiveness.Additionally,nanoemulsions are more stable,meaning they protect ingredients from breaking down or losing their effectiveness,which helps extend the shelf life of the products.However,despite their advantages,nanoemulsions come with challenges,such as difficulties in producing them on a large scale,meeting safety regulations,and ensuring they remain stable over time.Future research will likely focus on improving how these formulations are made,making sure they are safe to use,and exploring more environmentally friendly and personalized solutions for skincare.As this technology develops,nanoemulsions have the potential to transform cosmetic formulations by offering more innovative and effective skincare options.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32070591,82371552,and W2512102)the Scientific Research Program of FuRong Laboratory(2023SK2093-1)+2 种基金the Central South University Research Programme of Advanced Interdisciplinary Study(2023QYJC010)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(2023JJ30975)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University(2025ZZTS0834).
文摘Penetrance is a crucial indicator for accurately assessing disease risk and plays a vital role in disease research,gene therapy,and genetic counseling.However,with penetrance data dispersed across various sources,efficiently accessing and consolidating this information becomes a challenge.A comprehensive platform that integrates penetrance is urgently needed.Here,we present PenCards,a global,community-contributed public archive of variant penetrance,by first collecting penetrance data from all published literature and then using large international cohorts to specifically calculate the penetrance of autism-related variants.PenCards contains a total of 244,531 variants,including 239,244 single nucleotide variants,4994 insertions and deletions,and 293 copy number variants,covering approximately 300 phenotypes.We also provide a submission portal for the dynamic updating of penetrance.Additionally,to help users efficiently access genetic information,we comprehensively integrate over 150 variant-and gene-level resources.In summary,PenCards is a powerful platform designed to advance genetic research and diagnostics.PenCards is publicly available at https://genemed.tech/pencards/.
基金Supported by Research to Prevent Blindness,New York,NY,USA。
文摘AIM:To determine the amount of ultraviolet(UV)light irradiance that various layers of the eye receive as sunlight passes through the eye,and to investigate the protective benefits of UV light-blocking contact lenses.METHODS:Twenty-four porcine eyes were prepared in one of three ways:isolated cornea,cornea and lens together,or whole eye preparation.UV light irradiance was measured with a UV-A/B light meter before and after the eye preparations were placed over the meter to measure UV light penetration in each eye structure.In the whole eye preparation,a hole was placed in the fovea to measure light as it passed through the vitreous.Subsequently,UVprotective contact lenses were placed over the structures,and UV light penetrance was measured.Measurements of UV light exposure were taken outdoors at various locations and times.RESULTS:Cornea absorbed 63.56%of UV light that reached the eye.Cornea and lens absorbed 99.34%of UV light.Whole eye absorbed 99.77%of UV light.When UV-protective contact lenses were placed,absorption was 98.90%,99.55%,and 99.87%,respectively.UV light exposure was dependent on directionality and time of day,and was greatest in areas of high albedo that reflect significant amounts of light,such as a beach.CONCLUSION:Cornea absorbs the majority of UV light that reaches the eye in this model.UV-protective contact lenses reduce UV exposure to the eye.Locations with high albedo expose the eye to higher levels of UV light.
基金supported by the grants to Zhi-Ying Wu(No.81330025)Hongfu Li(No.81500973)the National Natural Science Foundation of China,and the research foundation for distinguished scholar of Zhejiang University to Zhi-Ying Wu(No.188020-193810101/089)。
文摘Proline-rich transmembrane protein 2(PRRT2)is the leading cause of paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia(PKD),benign familial infantile epilepsy(BFIE),and infantile convulsions with choreoathetosis(ICCA).Reduced penetrance of PRRT2 has been observed in previous studies,whereas the exact penetrance has not been evaluated well.The objective of this study was to estimate the penetrance of PRRT2 and determine its influencing factors.We screened 222 PKD index patients and their available relatives,identified 39 families with pathogenic or likely pathogenic(P/LP)PRRT2 variants via Sanger sequencing,and obtained 184 PKD/BFIE/ICCA families with P/LP PRRT2 variants from the literature.Penetrance was estimated as the proportion of affected variant carriers.PRRT2 penetrance estimate was 77.6%(95%confidence interval(CI)74.5%–80.7%)in relatives and 74.5%(95%CI 70.2%–78.8%)in obligate carriers.In addition,we first observed that penetrance was higher in truncated than in non-truncated variants(75.8%versus 50.0%,P=0.01),higher in Asian than in Caucasian carriers(81.5%versus 68.5%,P=0.004),and exhibited no difference in gender or parental transmission.Our results are meaningful for genetic counseling,implying that approximately three-quarters of PRRT2 variant carriers will develop PRRT2-related disorders,with patients from Asia or carrying truncated variants at a higher risk.
文摘Installing internal bulkheads in a composite bucket foundation alters the rotational symmetry characteristic of a single-compartment bucket foundation,consequently influencing the stress distribution within the bucket and surrounding soil.During the seabed penetration of a spudcan from a jack-up wind turbine installation vessel,an angle may form between the spudcan’s axis and the axis of symmetry of the adjacent composite bucket foundation in the horizontal plane.Such a misalignment may affect load distribution and the non-uniform interaction between the foundation,soil,and spudcan,ultimately influencing the foundation’s stability.This study employs physical model tests to ascertain the trends in end resistance during spudcan penetration in sand,the extent of soil disturbance,and the backflow condition.The finite element coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian method is validated and utilized to determine the range of penetration angles that induce alterations in the maximum vertical displacement and tilt rate of the composite bucket foundation in sand.The differential contact stress distribution at the base of the bucket is analyzed,with qualitative criteria for sand backflow provided.Findings demonstrate that the maximum vertical displacement and tilt rate of the composite bucket foundation display a“wave-like”variation with the increasing spudcan penetration angle,peaking when the angle between the spudcan and bulkhead is the smallest.Stress distribution is predominantly concentrated at the base and apex of the bucket,becoming increasingly uneven as the penetration angle deviates from the foundation’s symmetry axis.The maximum stress gradually shifts to the junction of the bulkhead and bucket bottom on the side with the shortest net distance from the spudcan.Considering the in-place stability and stress state of the composite bucket foundation is therefore imperative,and particular attention should be paid to the foundation’s state when the angle between the spudcan and bulkhead is small.
基金financial support for this research work from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB3304901)。
文摘A CFD-based numerical model was employed to quantitatively analyze the flow characteristics of double-side-blown gas−liquid flow.Key parameters were extracted,and Spearman correlation analysis was used to quantify the relationships among bubble behavior,circulating flow,and liquid oscillations.The results show that periodic bubble behavior under steady injection drives the circulating flow of the liquid on both sides.The asynchronism of bubble behavior on both sides results in the alternation of circulating intensity,which significantly enhances gas−liquid mixing efficiency at certain liquid levels of 200 and 220 mm.Flow patterns of the double-side-blown process are classified into weak circulation,strong−weak alternating circulation,and strong circulation modes based on the influence of circulating flows on the penetration depth.The penetration depth in the strong−weak alternating circulation mode is generally greater than that in the single-side-blown process.The imbalance of circulating intensities on both sides primarily leads to the stable fluctuation in the injecting direction,which reveals the appearance of periodic oscillations in the molten bath.The effect of control parameters such as liquid level and gas flow rate on the liquid oscillations were discussed.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12175100 and 11975132)the Construct Program of the Key Discipline in Hunan Province+5 种基金the Research Foundation of Education Bureau of Hunan Province,China(Nos.21B0402,18A237,22A0305)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China(No.2018JJ2321)the Innovation Group of Nuclear and Particle Physics in USCthe Shandong Province Natural Science Foundation,China(No.ZR2022JQ04)the Opening Project of Cooperative Innovation Center for Nuclear Fuel Cycle Technology and Equipment,University of South China(No.2019KFZ10)the Hunan Provincial Innovation Foundation for Postgraduate(No.CX20251453)。
文摘In this study,the effects of laser fields that can be achieved in the near future on cluster penetration probability and half-life are quantitatively investigated.The calculation results show that extreme laser fields can slightly change the cluster-decay half-life by affecting the penetration probability within a narrow range.Subsequently,we discuss the correlation between the change rate of the penetration probability and the tunneling path.The results indicate that for different parent nuclei emitting the same cluster,nuclei with longer tunneling paths are more easily affected by the laser fields.The shell effect on this correlation is also observed.In addition,the impact of laser fields on the penetration probability in any direction is investigated.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51708290)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)。
文摘The utilization of discarded coral debris in cementitious material is a prominent research area for island construction projects.The aim of this study is to explore the use of environment-friendly cement and waste coral sand in the preparation of coral mortar,while investigating its performance when exposed to a chloride environment.Three types of low-carbon cements were employed,such as rapid hardening sulphoaluminate(RCSA)cement,high belite sulphoaluminate(HBCSA)cement,and slag sulphoaluminate cement(SSC).The coulomb electric flux,mechanical properties,free chloride content,and mass change of the cement mortar under exposed to 3.5 wt%NaCl solution were examined at various time intervals.X-ray diffraction analysis was conducted to identify the mineral phases present in the mortar samples.The results demonstrate that the flexural and compressive strength of the mortar consistently increase throughout the 360 days chloride exposure period.Incorporating coral sand into SSC-based mortars enhances their compressive strength from day 28 up until day 360.However,it adversely affects the strength of HBCSA-based mortars.The behavior of mortars exposed to a chloride-rich environment is closely associated with the amount of C-S-H gel present within them.SSC generates a significant quantity of C-S-H gel which possesses a large specific surface area capable of absorbing more chloride ions thereby reducing their concentration within the mortar matrix as well as increasing its mass and improving resistance against chloride ion penetration.
基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Nanjing University of Science and Technology(CN)under Grant No.30924010803。
文摘The penetration of shaped charge jets into targets at high velocities is significantly influenced by the compressibility effect,while at low velocities,the strength effect becomes predominant.In the latter regime,material strength dictates the resistance to plastic deformation and flow,a contrast to the shockwave-dominated interactions where compressibility is key.This paper presents a self-consistent compressible penetration theory that considers both the axial penetration and radial crater growth of shaped charge jets into targets.An integrated approach where the axial and radial dynamics are coupled has been proposed,influencing each other through shared physical principles rather than being treated as separate,empirically linked phenomena.The presented theory is rooted in the compressible Bernoulli equation and the linear Rankine-Hugoniot relation.These foundational equations are employed to accurately model the high-pressure shock state and subsequent material flow at the jet-target interface,providing a robust physical basis for the penetration model.Notably,it considers the target material's compressibility,which elevates the pressure at the jet-target interface beyond that observed with incompressible materials.This pressure increase is directly proportional to the target's degree of compressibility.As such,this model of compressible penetration reorients the analytical approach:rather than merely estimating penetration resistance,it determines this value from the target material's specific compressibility and yield strength.This shift from empirical correlations to a physics-based derivation of penetration resistance enhances the model's predictive power,particularly for novel target materials or engagement conditions outside established experimental datasets.This investigation establishes a quantitative link between the material's yield strength and its penetration resistance.The accuracy of this penetration resistance value is paramount,as it significantly influences the predicted crater diameter;indeed,the crater diameter's sensitivity to this resistance underscores the necessity for its precise determination.Ultimately,by integrating the yield strength of the target material,this framework enables the prediction of both the penetration depth and the resultant crater diameter from a shaped charge jet.The theory's validation involved two experimental sets:the first focused on shaped charge jet penetration into 45#steel at varied stand-offs,while the second utilized targets of high-to ultrahigh-strength steel-fiber reactive powder concrete(RPC)with differing strength characteristics.These experimental campaigns were specifically chosen to test the theory against both ductile metallic alloys,where plastic flow is significant,and advanced quasi-brittle cementitious composites,presenting a broad spectrum of material responses and penetration challenges.Resulting hole profiles derived from theoretical calculations demonstrated a strong correspondence with empirical measurements for both material types.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42407256)the State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering,China(Grant No.SKHL2113)the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(Grant No.2024YFHZ0341).
文摘This paper develops a semi-analytical solution for pile penetration in natural soft clays using the strain path method(SPM).The stress-strain behavior of soils is characterized by the S-CLAY1S model,which can capture the anisotropic evolution and destructuring nature of soft clays.By integrating the S-CLAY1S model into the theoretical framework of the SPM,a set of ordinary differential equations is formulated with respect to the vertical coordinate of soil particles.The distribution of excess pore water pressure(EPWP)following pile installation is approximated through one-dimensional(1D)radial integration around the pile shaft.The distribution of stresses and EPWP,along with the evolution of fabric anisotropy within the soil surrounding the pile,is presented to illustrate the response of pile penetration in natural soft clays.The proposed solution is validated against existing theoretical solutions using the SPM and cavity expansion method(CEM),along with experimental data.The findings demonstrate that the SPM reveals lower radial effective stresses and EPWP at the pile shaft than that of CEM.Pile penetration alters the soil's anisotropic properties,inducing rotational hardening and affecting post-installation stress distribution.Soil destructuration eliminates bonding among particles near the pile,resulting in a complete disruption of soil structure at the pile surface,which is particularly pronounced for higher initial soil structure ratios.Minimal variation was observed in the three principal stresses and shear stress on the cone side surface as the angle increased from 18°to 60°,except for a slight reduction in EPWP.
基金supported by the fund from Iowa State University.
文摘The determinative view of mutation penetrance is a fundamental assumption for the building of molecular evolutionary theory:individuals in the population with the same genotype have the same fitness effect.Since this view has been constantly challenged by experimental evidence,it is desirable to examine to what extent violation of this view could affect our under-standing of molecular evolution.To this end,the author formulated a new theory of molecular evolution under a random model of penetrance:for any individual with the same mutational genotype,the coefficient of selection is a random variable.It follows that,in addition to the conventional Ne-genetic drift(Ne is the effective population size),the variance of penetrance among individuals(ε^(2))represents a new type of genetic drift,coined by theε^(2)-genetic drift.It has been demonstrated that these two genetic drifts together provided new insights on the nearly neutral evolution:the evolutionary rate is inversely related to the log-of-Ne when theε^(2)-genetic drift is nontrivial.This log-of-Ne feature ofε^(2)-genetic drift did explain well why the dN/dS ratio(the nonsynonymous rate to the synonymous rate)in humans is only as twofold as that in mice,while the effective population size(Ne)of mice is about two-magnitude larger than that of humans.It was estimated that,for the first time,the variance of random penetrance in mammalian genes was approximatelyε^(2)≈5.89×10^(-3).
基金supported by National Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Engineering,China University of Petroleum,Beijing(No.PRE/open-2307).
文摘The deep coal reservoir in Linxing-Shenfu block of Ordos Basin is an important part of China’s coalbed methane resources.In the process of reservoir reconstruction,the artificial fracture morphology of coal seam with gangue interaction is significantly different,which affects the efficient development of coalbed methane resources in this area.In this paper,the surface outcrop of Linxing-Shenfu block is selected,and three kinds of interaction modes between gangue and coal seam are set up,including single-component coal rock sample,coal rock sample with different thicknesses of gangue layer and coal rock sample with different numbers of gangue.Through true triaxial physical simulation and three-dimensional discrete element numerical simulation,the lawof artificial fracture initiation and propagation in multi-gangue interaction coal seam is analyzed in depth,and the hydraulic fracture initiation and propagation mode under different interaction modes of gangue layer in Linxing-Shenfu deep coal reservoir was clarified.The research shows that the initiation of artificial fractures in a single coal seam is affected by geologicalengineering factors.The maximum principal stress dominates the direction of fracture propagation,and the stress difference controls the fracture morphology.When the stress difference is 2 MPa,the fracture morphology is complex,which is easy to connect to the weak surface of coal and rock cleat,and the fracturemorphology of the stress difference is mainly a single main fracture.After the thickness of the gangue layer is increased from 2 to 5 cm,it is difficult for the artificial fracture to penetrate the layer vertically after the fracture initiation,and the effective transformation area of the reservoir is limited.The more the number of gangue layers,the greater the hydraulic energy consumption in the process of fracture propagation,and the more difficult the fracture propagation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52271307,52061135107,52192692,11802025)the Liao Ning Excellent Youth Fund Program(Grant No.2023JH3/10200012)+1 种基金the Liao Ning Revitalization Tal-ents Program(Grant No.XLYC1908027)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant Nos.DUT20RC(3)025,DUT20TD108,DUT20LAB308)。
文摘In order to investigate the penetration performance of Linear-Shaped Charge(LSC),Embowed LinearShaped Charge(ELSC),and Embowed Linear Explosively Formed Projectile(ELEFP)on T-shaped stiffened plates,a series of near-field air-burst experiments are conducted.The damage modes and characteristics of the target plates are compared and analyzed.Each flat plate section is completely punctured,resulting in a penetration hole.The damage modes induced by the three charge types on the stiffened plate structure are consistent,characterized by shear failure in the central region of the flat plate due to penetration by the penetrator,localized plastic deformation of the flat plate,and local penetration failure resulting from partial perforation of the central stiffener.The penetration lengths caused by ELSC and ELEFP are 45.1%and 46.1% larger than that of LSC,while the half-width of the penetration hole generated by ELEFP is 54.2% and 24.7% smaller than that of ELSC and LSC,respectively.The penetration height caused by ELEFP are 17.5%and 62.1% larger than that of ELSC and LSC,respectively.The stiffener effectively segments the damage area,enhancing the local structural strength and limiting the extent of plastic deformation in the flat plate section.The comparative results show that the ELSC proves to be more effective for efficient large-scale damage,and ELEFP is more suitable for achieving efficient localized damage.
文摘For decades,Europe's automotive landscape was dominated by homegrown marques——Volkswagen,Renault,BMW——and long-established Japanese and Korean challengers.Change was slow and predictable.In 2025,that assumption finally broke.Chinese automotive brands,once marginal on European roads,reached a historic high.
文摘Following over 20 years of research,a direct measurement of the QGP temperature has been achieved at Relativistic Heavy-Ion Collider(RHIC),free from the blue-shift effect and contamination from strong interactions.This viewpoint discusses a recent measurement of the QGP temperature at different stages at the Solenoidal Tracker at RHIC(STAR),which used e^(+)e^(-)pairs as penetrating probes.
文摘In this paper,the failure caused by HRAM loads which were generated by high-speed projectile penetration,and protection technology of the fluid-filled structure were explored.A bubble was preset on the projectile trajectory in a fluid-filled structure.Based on the reflection and transmission phenomena of pressure waves at the gas-liquid interface and the compressibility characteristics of gases,a numerical analysis was conducted on the influence of preset bubble on projectile penetration and structural failure characteristics.The results indicate that the secondary water-entry impact phenomenon occurs when a preset bubble exists on the projectile trajectory,leading to the secondary water entry impact loads.The rarefaction waves reflected on the surface of the preset bubble cause the attenuation ratio of the initial impact pressure peak to reach 68.8%and the total specific impulse attenuation ratio to reach 48.6%.Furthermore,the larger the bubble,the faster the projectile,and the more obvious the attenuation effect.Moreover,due to the compressibility of the bubble,the global deformation attenuation ratio of the front and rear walls can reach over 80%.However,the larger the bubble size,the faster the projectile velocity,the smaller the local deformation attenuation effect of the rear wall,and the more severe the failure at the perforation of the rear wall.
基金financially supported by the Key Research and Development Program of Ningbo(Grant No.2023Z098)Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia(Grant No.2023MS05040)+1 种基金Shenyang Collaborative Innovation Center Project for Multiple Energy Fields Composite Processing of Special Materials(Grant No.JG210027)Shenyang Key Technology Special Project of The Open Competition Mechanism to Select the Best Solution(Grant Nos.2022210101000827,2022-0-43-048).
文摘Titanium alloy has the advantages of high strength,strong corrosion resistance,excellent high and low temperature mechanical properties,etc.,and is widely used in aerospace,shipbuilding,weapons and equipment,and other fields.In recent years,with the continuous increase in demand for medium-thick plate titanium alloys,corresponding welding technologies have also continued to develop.Therefore,this article reviews the research progress of deep penetration welding technology for medium-thick plate titanium alloys,mainly covering traditional arc welding,high-energy beam welding,and other welding technologies.Among many methods,narrow gap welding,hybrid welding,and external energy field assistance welding all contribute to improving the welding efficiency and quality of medium-thick plate titanium alloys.Finally,the development trend of deep penetration welding technology for mediumthick plate titanium alloys is prospected.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12172052)the Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety Protection(Grant No.QKKT24-02).
文摘The penetration-deflagration coupling damage performance of rod-like reactive shaped charge pene-trator(RRSCP)impacting thick steel plates is investigated by theoretical analysis and experiments.A penetration-deflagration coupling damage model is developed to predict the penetration depth and cratering diameter.Four type of aluminum-polytetrafluoroethylene-copper(Al-PTFE-Cu)reactive liners with densities of 2.3,2.7,3.5,and 4.5 g·cm^(-3) are selected to conduct the penetration experiments.The comparison results show that model predictions are in good agreement with the experimental data.By comparing the penetration depth and cratering diameter in the inert penetration mode and the penetration-deflagration coupling mode,the influence mechanism that the penetration-induced chemical response is unfavorable to penetration but has an enhanced cratering effect is revealed.From the formation characteristics,penetration effect and penetration-induced chemical reaction be-haviors,the influence of reactive liner density on the penetration-deflagration performance is further analyzed.The results show that increasing the density of reactive liner significantly increases both the kinetic energy and length of the reactive penetrator,meanwhile effectively reduces the weakened effect of penetration-induced chemical response,resulting in an enhanced penetration capability.However,due to the decreased diameter and potential energy content of reactive penetrator,the cratering capa-bility is weakened significantly.
基金the financial support provided by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52271338,52371342 and 51979277).
文摘The study aims to explore the damage characteristics and protection technologies of liquid-filled structures under high-speed projectile impact.A series of penetration impact experiments were conducted by focusing on different air layer configurations.By using high-speed camera and dynamic measurement systems,the effects of air layers on the projectile penetration,pressure wave propagation,cavitation evolution,and structural dynamic responses were analyzed.The results showed that the rarefaction wave reflected from the air-liquid interface significantly reduced the peak and specific impulse of the initial pressure wave,thereby diminishing the impact load on the structure.Additionally,the compressibility of air layers also attenuated the cavitation extrusion load.Both front and rear plates exhibited superimposed deformation modes,i.e.,local deformation or petal fracture with global deformation.Air layers effectively mitigated global deformation.However,when the air layer was positioned on the projectile's trajectory,it split the water-entry process and velocity attenuation of the projectile into two relatively independent phases.And the secondary water entry pressure wave caused more severe local deformation and petal fractures on the rear plate.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12472390 and 12102292)the special fund for Science and Technology Innovation Teams of Shanxi Province(Grant No.202204051002006)。
文摘The motion characteristics of projectile during oblique penetration into concrete were studied using a three-dimensional meso-scale model.The finite element model validation and parameter chosen were conducted by comparing the experimental data,with computational efficiency enhanced through improved mesh refinement.Penetration simulations involving deformable projectiles at various incident angles analyzed the effects of aggregate volume fraction and particle size on ballistic trajectory and terminal deflection.Sensitivity analysis reveals a strong power-law relationship between aggregate content and the projectile's deflection angle.The increase in aggregate content will enhance the confinement effect,shorten the intrusion distance of the projectile,and lead to a decrease in the deflection angle of the projectile.The effect of aggregate particle size on the projectile deflection angle follows a Gaussian distribution.The maximum deflection angle occurs when the aggregate particle size is between 2.7 and 3.1 times the projectile diameter.An increase in particle size reduces the number of aggregate-mortar interfaces at the same aggregate volume fraction,leading to an enlargement of the damage zone in concrete,a decrease in the number of cracks,and an increase in crack length.These findings enhance the understanding of concrete penetration mechanisms and offers valuable insights for engineering structure protection.
文摘Nanoemulsions have garnered significant attention in the cosmetic industry due to their ability to enhance ingredient dispersion,improve topical absorption,and enable targeted delivery of active compounds within the skin layers.These nano-sized emulsions allow skincare products,like moisturizers,anti-aging creams,and sunscreens,to penetrate the skin more deeply and be absorbed better.They can also release their active ingredients gradually,which enhances the product's effectiveness.Additionally,nanoemulsions are more stable,meaning they protect ingredients from breaking down or losing their effectiveness,which helps extend the shelf life of the products.However,despite their advantages,nanoemulsions come with challenges,such as difficulties in producing them on a large scale,meeting safety regulations,and ensuring they remain stable over time.Future research will likely focus on improving how these formulations are made,making sure they are safe to use,and exploring more environmentally friendly and personalized solutions for skincare.As this technology develops,nanoemulsions have the potential to transform cosmetic formulations by offering more innovative and effective skincare options.