To ensure the reliability of learned information,most insects require multiple intervals of experience before storing the information as long-term memory(LTM),and this requirement has been validated in insects from th...To ensure the reliability of learned information,most insects require multiple intervals of experience before storing the information as long-term memory(LTM),and this requirement has been validated in insects from the behavioral to the molecular level.Recent studies have shown that some insects can form LTM after one-trial experience,although the mechanisms underlying one-trial LTM formation are not well understood.Therefore,understanding the mechanisms underlying rapid learning and subsequent preference formation in insects is crucial.Here we show that the agricultural pest Bactrocera dorsalis can rapidly form LTM,which is dependent on protein synthesis,and that the formation of LTM requires high energy support at the cost of reduced survival.Furthermore,based on a liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(LC-MS)metabolomics approach,we found that LTM-related processes are sequentially coupled to two processes for energy generation,the TCA cycle and oxidative phosphorylation.This was further confirmed by blocking these energy generation processes.Our results provide a theoretical basis for the development of behavioral modulators in oriental fruit flies that target energy generation metabolites,as well as a new perspective on the rapid formation of LTM in insects.展开更多
Background:Mitochondrial dysfunction plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease(AD).Resveratrol is a promising compound for the treatment of various neurodegenerative diseases,including AD.Aims:...Background:Mitochondrial dysfunction plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease(AD).Resveratrol is a promising compound for the treatment of various neurodegenerative diseases,including AD.Aims:To investigate mitochondrial damage and the effects of resveratrol on inflammation,cognitive function,and mitochondrial quality control in APP/PS1 mice.Methods:Comparative analysis of mitochondrial DNA(mtDNA)damage was conducted between 10-month-old APP/PS1 mice and age-matched C57BL/6 mice.Assessments included measurement of amyloid-βlevels,inflammatory markers,swimming distance in the Morris water maze,and gut microbiome composition.Resveratrol’s effects on cytokine expression,mtDNA levels in plasma,and activation of Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/Antioxidant response element(Nrf2/ARE)and phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B(also known as Akt)/mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1(PI3K/Akt/mTORC1)signaling pathways were also evaluated.Results:APP/PS1 mice exhibited significantly increased mtDNA damage in the prefrontal cortex,midbrain,and cerebellum,alongside higher amyloid-βlevels and inflammatory markers.Resveratrol treatment led to reduced expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines,a decrease in Proteobacteria levels,and lower cell-free mtDNA in plasma.Partial improvement in long-term spatial memory was observed in APP/PS1 mice following resveratrol treatment,likely due to its anti-inflammatory properties.Activation of the Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway and markers of PI3K/Akt/mTORC1 axis activation were noted,with the latter regulating long-term potentiation.Conclusion:Resveratrol demonstrates potential in mitigating inflammation and improving mitochondrial quality control in APP/PS1 mice,but it does not reduce amyloid-βlevels,highlighting the complexity of AD pathology and the need for further research.展开更多
Objective To evaluate whether the thermotaxis tracking model is suitable for assessing long-term memory （LTM） in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. Methods Animals were trained at 20℃ overnight in presence of foo...Objective To evaluate whether the thermotaxis tracking model is suitable for assessing long-term memory （LTM） in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. Methods Animals were trained at 20℃ overnight in presence of food. The percentage of animals performing isothermal tracking （IT） behavior was measured at different time intervals after the training. Results The percentage of animals performing IT behavior, the numbers of body bends inside and outside the training temperature, and the expression patterns of AFD and AIY neurons were similar to those in control animals at 36 and 48 h after training; whereas when extending to 60, 72, and 84 h, locomotory behavior defects were observed in the assayed animals, suggesting that this thermal tracking model is feasible for analyzing LTM at 36 and 48 h after training. Moreover, the percent-age of animals performing IT behavior was reduced at 18, 36, and 48 h after training in neuronal calcium sensor-1 gene （nsc-1） mutant animals compared with that in wild-type N2 animals. In addition, exposure to plumbum （Pb） significantly repressed the LTM at 18, 36, and 48 h after training in both wild-type N2 and ncs-1 mutant animals. Conclusion The thermotaxis tracking model is suitable for evaluating the LTM regulated by NCS-1, and can be employed for elucidating regulatory functions of specific genes or effects of stimuli on memory in C. elegans.展开更多
Long-term memory(LTM)in the climate system has been well recognized and applied in different research fields,but the origins of this property are still not clear.In this work,the authors contribute to this issue by st...Long-term memory(LTM)in the climate system has been well recognized and applied in different research fields,but the origins of this property are still not clear.In this work,the authors contribute to this issue by studying model simulations under different scenarios.The global mean temperatures from pre-industrial control runs(pi Control),historical(all forcings)simulations,natural forcing only simulations(Historical Nat),greenhouse gas forcing only simulations(Historical GHG),etc.,are analyzed using the detrended fluctuation analysis.The authors find that the LTM already exists in the pi Control simulations,indicating the important roles of internal natural variability in producing the LTM.By comparing the results among different scenarios,the LTM from the piControl runs is further found to be strengthened by adding natural forcings such as the volcanic forcing and the solar forcing.Accordingly,the observed LTM in the climate system is suggested to be mainly controlled by both the‘internal’natural variability and the‘external’natural forcings.The anthropogenic forcings,however,may weaken the LTM.In the projections from RCP2.6 to RCP8.5,a weakening trend of the LTM strength is found.In view of the close relations between the climate memory and the climate predictability,a reduced predictability may be expected in a warming climate.展开更多
Objective: To observe the effects on spatial long-term memory in the rats with vascular dementia(VD)treated with moxibustion for resolving stasis and promoting meridian circulation.Methods: The modified 2-vascular occ...Objective: To observe the effects on spatial long-term memory in the rats with vascular dementia(VD)treated with moxibustion for resolving stasis and promoting meridian circulation.Methods: The modified 2-vascular occlusion(2-VO) method was used to prepare VD animal model. The rats were randomized into a sham-operation group, a model group, a moxibustion group and a western medication group, 15 rats in each one. In the moxibustion group, mild warm moxibustion was applied to"Bǎihuì(百会 GV 20)" "DàZhuī(大椎 GV 14)" and "Shéntíng(神庭 GV 24)". 20 min at each point, once a day, for 3 weeks consecutively. In the western medicaion group, mouse nerve growth factor(NGF) was injected intraperitoneally, 0.18 mL/kg, once a day, for 3 weeks consecutively. Morris water maze test was used, the time of the first passing platform, the frequency of passing-platform and swimming speed in120 s were determined of the rats in each group. Western blot were used to test the protein expressions of hippocampal Nestin and DCX.Results: At the end of three courses of treatment, compared with sham-operation group, the difference was not significant statistically in swimming speed in the model group, the moxibustion group and the western medication group separately(all P>0.05). Three days after modeling, the mean of escape latency was prolonged obviously in the modeled rats compared with the rats in the shamoperation group(88.84 ± 19.94 vs 18.15 ±9.41, P< 0.01). At the end of three courses of treatment, compared with the sham-operation group(22.01 ± 10.07), the mean of escape latency was different statistically in the model group(89.18± 19.70), the moxibustion group(37.21 ±13.31) and the western medication group separately(51.50± 16.15), all P<0.01. Compared with the model group, the mean of escape latency was shortened in the moxibustion group and western medication group respectively(37.21 ± 13.31 vs89.18 ± 19.70, 51.50 ± 16.15 vs 89.18 ± 19.70, both P< 0.01). Compared with the western medication group,there was no statistical significant difference in the mean of escape latency in the moxibustion group(37.21 ± 13.31 vs 51.50 ±16.15, P> 0.05). Compared with the sham-operation group, the frequency of passing-platform was decreased in the model group(0.73 ±0.96 vs 2.60 ±1.45, P<0.01); compared with model group, the frequency of passing-platform was increased in the moxibustion group and the western medicine group and the statistically significant difference presented in the moxibustion group(2.06 ± 1.33 vs 0.73 ±0.96, P<0.01). Compared with the sham-operation group, the time of first passing-platform was prolonged in the model group(87.86 ± 33.25 vs 36.13 +29.76, P< 0.01). Compared with the model group,the time of first passing-platform was shortened in the moxibustion group and the western medicine group respectively(49.53 ±29.48 vs 87.86 ± 33.25.P< 0.01; 58.98 ± 36.22 vs 87.86 ±33.25, P< 0.05). After three courses of treatment, compared with the sham-operation group, Nestin expression was reduced in the model group,(0.33 ±0.12 vs 0.51 ±0.02, P<0.05) and was increased in the moxibustion group and the western medication group respectively(1.33 ± 0.17 vs 0.51 ± 0.02. 1.39 ± 0.10 vs 0.51 ±0.02, both P< 0.01).Compared with the model group, Nestin expression was increased in the moxibustion group and the western medication group, respectively(1.33 ± 0.17 vs 0.33±0.12. 1.39±0.10 vs 0.33 ±0.12, both P< 0.01).Compared with the western medication group, the difference was not significant statistically in the moxibustion group(1.33±0.17 vs 1.39±0.10, P>0.05). After three courses of treatment, compared with the sham-operation group, DCX expression was decreased in the model group, but without significant difference(0.44±0.20 vs 0.51 ±0.26, P> 0.05), the expression was increased in the moxibustion group and the western medication group respectively(0.98±0.25 vs 0.51±0.26. P< 0.05; 1.11±0.43 vs 0.51 ±0.26,P<0.01). Compared with the model group, DCX expression was obviously increased in the moxibustion group and the western medication group(0.98 ± 0.25 vs 0.44 ± 0.20. 1.11 ± 0.43 vs 0.44 ± 0.20, both P<0.01). The difference in DCX expression was not statistically significant between the western medication group and the moxibustion group(0.98 ± 0.25 vs 1.11 ± 0.43. P> 0.05).Conclusion: Moxibustion apparently improves the long-term memory in VD rats.展开更多
To investigate effects and possible mechanism of Ro 20-1724, a PDE4 inhibitor, on long-time learning and memory ability following repeated ketamine exposure in immature rats. Methods: Sixty 21-day-old SD rats were ran...To investigate effects and possible mechanism of Ro 20-1724, a PDE4 inhibitor, on long-time learning and memory ability following repeated ketamine exposure in immature rats. Methods: Sixty 21-day-old SD rats were randomly divided into five groups (n = 12): C: Normal control group, S: Saline control group, K: Ketamine, K + Ro:?Ketamine + Ro 20-1724, K + E: Ketamine + ethanol vehicle. Ro 20-1724 (0.5 mg·kg-1) or its vehicle (ethanol) was administered intraperitoneally 30 minutes after ketamine anesthesia (70 mg·kg-1), daily for seven days. Nine weeks after birth, the Morris water maze was used to test the ability of learning and spatial localization memory on the rats. Following behavioral testing, animals’ hippocampi were removed for Western blot and electron microscopic examination. Results: In the Morris water maze test, compared with controls, the escape latency in groups exposed to ketamine or ketamine plus the ethanol vehicle were significantly prolonged (P P < 0.05), and the expression of p-CREB in the hippocampus was also decreased (P 0.05), while there was no significant difference between control groups and animals treated with Ro 20-1724 following ketamine exposure (P > 0.05). Electron microscopy demonstrated degenerative changes in hippocampal neurons of animals repetitively exposed to 70 mg·kg-1 Ketamine, which was ameliorated by Ro 20-1724 (0.5 mg·kg-1). Conclusion: The PDE-4 inhibitor Ro 20-1724 (0.5 mg·kg-1<span展开更多
Investigations into the long-term creep behavior of Beishan granite in uniaxial compression were conducted.Four levels of axial stress(60,70,87,and 95 MPa)were applied to rock specimens.Contrasting with earlier resear...Investigations into the long-term creep behavior of Beishan granite in uniaxial compression were conducted.Four levels of axial stress(60,70,87,and 95 MPa)were applied to rock specimens.Contrasting with earlier research,the long-term creep data in this work present a substantial advancement in the time dimension.Except for the sample subjected to 60 MPa axial loading,which did not fail after a loading duration of 1650 d,the specimens under the other three stresses all failed after sustained constant loading durations of 1204,1023,and 839 d,respectively.A lower envelope of driving stress-ratio for crystalline rocks was obtained,tending towards approximately 0.45 over an infinite time scale.According to the experimental results,as axial stress increases,both the axial strain accumulated in the transient creep process and the strain rate associated with steady-state creep deformation increase exponentially;however,the share of steady-state creep strain remains nearly constant at about82.53%.A novel damage-based creep model was put forward.It provides an enhanced depiction of the comprehensive creep process in rocks,notably improving the accuracy in forecasting the accelerated creep phase,which significantly impacts the long-term stability of engineering structures.展开更多
While oceanic and coastal acidification has gained increased attention,long-term pH trends and their drivers in large freshwater systems remain poorly understood.The Laurentian Great Lakes are the world’s largest fre...While oceanic and coastal acidification has gained increased attention,long-term pH trends and their drivers in large freshwater systems remain poorly understood.The Laurentian Great Lakes are the world’s largest freshwater system,and in many ways resemble marine ecosystems.However,unlike the open ocean and coastal waters where pH has declined due to rising atmospheric CO_(2),no significant pH trends have been observed in the Laurentian Great Lakes,despite significant ecosystem changes driven partly by the invasion of dreissenid mussels.This study examined 41 years of field observations from Lake Michigan to investigate the long-term carbonate chemistry dynamics.Observational results revealed substantial declines in both total alkalinity(TA)and dissolved inorganic carbon(DIC)over the four decades.Mussel shell calcification emerged as the primary mechanism behind these declines,accounting for 97%and 47%of the observed changes in TA and DIC,respectively,lowering water column pH by 0.24 units.Elevated carbon accumulation in soft mussel tissues,coupled with long-term changes in the air-water pCO_(2)gradient during summer,significantly contributed to long-term DIC variations,explaining 18%and 28%of the lake-wide DIC loss.These two mechanisms also resulted in an overall pH increase of 0.09 and 0.12 units,largely offsetting the calcification-driven pH decrease.These findings bridge a gap in acidification research for large freshwater systems and provide valuable insights for comprehensive lake-wide management strategies.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the long-term prognosis and postoperative cosmetic outcomes of breast-conserving surgery combined with sentinel lymph node biopsy in patients with early-stage breast cancer,providing a referen...Objective:To investigate the long-term prognosis and postoperative cosmetic outcomes of breast-conserving surgery combined with sentinel lymph node biopsy in patients with early-stage breast cancer,providing a reference for the selection of clinical treatment plans.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 68 patients with early-stage breast cancer admitted from January 2022 to December 2025.Based on the surgical approach,patients were divided into an observation group(breast-conserving surgery+sentinel lymph node biopsy)and a control group(other surgical methods such as modified radical mastectomy/total mastectomy).Clinical and pathological characteristics,incidence of postoperative complications,follow-up prognosis,and satisfaction with cosmetic outcomes were compared between the two groups.Results:Among the 68 patients,41 were in the observation group and 27 in the control group.The average age of patients in the observation group was(54.32±8.15)years,while that in the control group was(62.45±9.76)years.The average tumor size in the observation group was(1.86±0.72)cm,compared to(3.21±1.45)cm in the control group.The incidence of postoperative complications in the observation group was 9.76%,significantly lower than that in the control group at 33.33%(P<0.05).The 6-month disease-free survival rate was 95.12%in the observation group and 88.89%in the control group,with no statistically significant difference between the two groups(P>0.05).The excellent and good rate of cosmetic outcomes in the observation group was 87.80%,significantly higher than that in the control group at 29.63%(P<0.05).Conclusion:Breast-conserving surgery combined with sentinel lymph node biopsy for early-stage breast cancer can achieve long-term prognostic outcomes comparable to those of traditional radical surgery,with the advantages of fewer postoperative complications and superior cosmetic results.This approach is worthy of clinical promotion and application,particularly for early-stage breast cancer patients who have a demand for preserving breast morphology.展开更多
After billions of years of evolution,biological intelligence has converged on unrivalled energy efficiency and environmental adaptability.The human brain,for instance,is highly efficient in information transmission,co...After billions of years of evolution,biological intelligence has converged on unrivalled energy efficiency and environmental adaptability.The human brain,for instance,is highly efficient in information transmission,consuming only about 20 W onaverage in a resting state[1,2].A key to this efficiency is that biological signal transduction and processing rely significantly on multi-ions as the signal carriers.Inspired by this paradigm.展开更多
Taking the rural low-income population of Zhejiang Province as its subject, this paper examines how to build a sustainable income-growth mechanism and identify feasible implementation paths within the context of the c...Taking the rural low-income population of Zhejiang Province as its subject, this paper examines how to build a sustainable income-growth mechanism and identify feasible implementation paths within the context of the common prosperity strategy. The research identifies key obstacles to income expansion, including an undiversified industrial structure, insufficient human capital, and a lack of robust social protection. These call for systemic solutions featuring institutional innovation, resource consolidation, and capability enhancement. Building on Zhejiang's experience as a common prosperity demonstration zone, the article constructs an integrated framework centered on four pillars: industrial empowerment, education upgrading, social security reinforcement, and digital coordination. It further offers concrete policy proposals involving the cultivation of localized industries, vocational skill training, enhanced safety nets, and the adoption of digital tools. The study thus offers both theoretical insights and practical paradigms for tackling the challenge of raising incomes in low-income rural areas.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the long-term outcomes in acute primary angle closure(APAC)patients treated with lens extraction(LE)surgery and to identify risk factors for glaucomatous optic neuropathy(GON).METHODS:In this longit...AIM:To investigate the long-term outcomes in acute primary angle closure(APAC)patients treated with lens extraction(LE)surgery and to identify risk factors for glaucomatous optic neuropathy(GON).METHODS:In this longitudinal observational study,detailed medical histories of APAC patients and comprehensive ophthalmic examinations at final followup were collected.Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify predictors of blindness.Univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses were conducted to determine risk factors associated with visual outcomes.RESULTS:This study included 39 affected eyes of 31 subjects(26 females)with an average age of 74.1±8.0y.At 6.7±4.2y after APAC attack,2(5.7%)eyes had bestcorrected visual acuity(VA)worse than 3/60.Advanced glaucomatous visual field loss was observed in 15(39.5%)affected eyes and 5(25.0%)fellow eyes.Nine affected eyes(23.7%)had GON,and 11(28.9%)were blind.Six(15.4%)affected eyes and 2(9.1%)fellow eyes had suspicious progression.A significantly higher blindness rate in factory workers compared to office workers.Logistic regression identified that worse VA at attack(OR 10.568,95%CI 1.288-86.695;P=0.028)and worse early postoperative VA(OR 13.214,95%CI 1.157-150.881;P=0.038)were risk factors for blindness.Multivariate regression showed that longer duration of elevated intraocular pressure(P=0.004)and worse early postoperative VA(P=0.009)were associated with worse visual outcomes.CONCLUSION:Despite LE surgery,some APAC patients experience continued visual function deterioration.Lifelong monitoring is necessary.Target pressure and progression rates should be re-evaluated during follow-up.展开更多
The goal of this paper is to investigate the long-time dynamics of solutions to a Kirchhoff type suspension bridge equation with nonlinear damping and memory term.For this problem we establish the well-posedness and e...The goal of this paper is to investigate the long-time dynamics of solutions to a Kirchhoff type suspension bridge equation with nonlinear damping and memory term.For this problem we establish the well-posedness and existence of uniform attractor under some suitable assumptions on the nonlinear term g(u),the nonlinear damping f(u_(t))and the external force h(x,t).Specifically,the asymptotic compactness of the semigroup is verified by the energy reconstruction method.展开更多
The highly dynamic nature,strong uncertainty,and coupled multiple safety constraints inherent in carrier aircraft recovery operations pose severe challenges for real-time decision-making.Addressing bolter scenarios,th...The highly dynamic nature,strong uncertainty,and coupled multiple safety constraints inherent in carrier aircraft recovery operations pose severe challenges for real-time decision-making.Addressing bolter scenarios,this study proposes an intelligent decision-making framework based on a deep long short-term memory Q-network.This framework transforms the real-time sequencing for bolter recovery problem into a partially observable Markov decision process.It employs a stacked long shortterm memory network to accurately capture the long-range temporal dependencies of bolter event chains and fuel consumption.Furthermore,it integrates a prioritized experience replay training mechanism to construct a safe and adaptive scheduling system capable of millisecond-level real-time decision-making.Experimental demonstrates that,within large-scale mass recovery scenarios,the framework achieves zero safety violations in static environments and maintains a fuel safety violation rate below 10%in dynamic scenarios,with single-step decision times at the millisecond level.The model exhibits strong generalization capability,effectively responding to unforeseen emergent situations—such as multiple bolters and fuel emergencies—without requiring retraining.This provides robust support for efficient carrier-based aircraft recovery operations.展开更多
Long-term manure application has the potential to alleviate soil acidification, and increase carbon sequestration and nutrient availability, thus improving cropland fertility. However, the mechanisms behind greenhouse...Long-term manure application has the potential to alleviate soil acidification, and increase carbon sequestration and nutrient availability, thus improving cropland fertility. However, the mechanisms behind greenhouse gas N_(2)O emissions from acidic soil mediated by long-term manure application remain poorly understood. Herein, we investigated N_(2)O emission and its linkage with gross N mineralization and nitrification rates, as well as nitrifying and denitrifying microbes in an acidic upland soil subjected to 36-year fertilization treatments, including an unfertilized control(CK), inorganic fertilizer(F), 2× rate of inorganic fertilizer(2F), manure(M), and the combination of inorganic fertilizer and manure(FM) treatments. Compared to the CK treatment(1.34 μg N kg^(-1) d^(-1)), fertilization strongly increased N_(2)O emissions by 34-fold on average, with more pronounced increases in the manure-amendment(10.6-169 μg N kg^(-1) d^(-1)) than those in the inorganic fertilizer treatments(3.26-5.51 μg N kg^(-1) d^(-1)). The manure amendment-stimulated N_(2)O emissions were highly associated with increased soil pH, mean weight diameter of soil aggregates, substrate availability(e.g., particulate organic carbon, NO_(3)^(-)and available phosphorus), gross N mineralization rates, denitrifier abundances and the(nirK+nirS)/nosZ ratio. These findings suggest that the increased N_(2)O emissions primarily resulted from alleviated acidification, increased substrate availability and improved soil structure, thus enhancing microbial N mineralization and favoring N_(2)O^(-)producing denitrifiers over N_(2)O consumers. Moreover, ammonia-oxidizing bacteria(AOB) rather than ammonia-oxidizing archaea(AOA) positively correlated with soil NO_(3)^(-)concentration and N_(2)O emissions, indicating that nitrification indirectly contributed to N_(2)O production by supplying NO_(3)^(-)for denitrification. Collectively, manure amendment potentially stimulates N_(2)O emissions, primarily resulting from alleviated soil acidification and increased substrate availability, thus enhancing N mineralization and denitrifier-mediated N_(2)O production. Our findings suggest that consideration should be given to the greenhouse gas budgets of agricultural ecosystems when applying manure for managing the pH and fertility of acidic soils.展开更多
Waterborne acrylic coatings are widely utilized due to their cost-effectiveness,high transparency,strong resistance to weather and chemicals,impressive mechanical properties,and excellent adhesion to various substrate...Waterborne acrylic coatings are widely utilized due to their cost-effectiveness,high transparency,strong resistance to weather and chemicals,impressive mechanical properties,and excellent adhesion to various substrates.In these coatings,a reactive emulsifier containing phosphate groups can be integrated into the molecular chain during polymerization,which enhances the coating's compactness and corrosion resistance.This work focuses on the synthesis of styrene-butyl acrylate(St-BA)latex and methyl methacrylate-butyl acrylate(MMA-BA)latex using the reactive phosphate emulsifier ANPEO_(10)-P_(1) through seed emulsion polymerization,achieving a conversion rate of approximately 99%and a solid content close to 50%.The resulting coatings from St-BA and MMA-BA latexes demonstrated long-term corrosion protection for carbon steel and aluminum alloy due to in-situ phosphatization,effectively preventing flash rust.Notably,the MMA-BA coating exhibited remarkable durability,enduring immersion for up to 1224 h(51 d)on Q 235 carbon steel before reaching the failure threshold(|Z|0.01 Hz£106Ω·cm^(2))on Q 235 carbon steel.On 5052 aluminum alloy,the St-BA coating maintained|Z|0.01 Hz>10^(8)Ω·cm^(2) for 480 h(20 d).Furthermore,the corrosion resistance of St-BA and MMA BA coatings on Q 235 steel sheet and 5052 aluminum alloy surpassed that of commercially available MMA-BA and St BA coatings after immersion in a 3.5 wt%NaCl aqueous solution.This work also delves into the anticorrosion mechanism of MMA-BA and St-BA coatings.展开更多
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32072486 and 31971424)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(GZC20240511)。
文摘To ensure the reliability of learned information,most insects require multiple intervals of experience before storing the information as long-term memory(LTM),and this requirement has been validated in insects from the behavioral to the molecular level.Recent studies have shown that some insects can form LTM after one-trial experience,although the mechanisms underlying one-trial LTM formation are not well understood.Therefore,understanding the mechanisms underlying rapid learning and subsequent preference formation in insects is crucial.Here we show that the agricultural pest Bactrocera dorsalis can rapidly form LTM,which is dependent on protein synthesis,and that the formation of LTM requires high energy support at the cost of reduced survival.Furthermore,based on a liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(LC-MS)metabolomics approach,we found that LTM-related processes are sequentially coupled to two processes for energy generation,the TCA cycle and oxidative phosphorylation.This was further confirmed by blocking these energy generation processes.Our results provide a theoretical basis for the development of behavioral modulators in oriental fruit flies that target energy generation metabolites,as well as a new perspective on the rapid formation of LTM in insects.
基金supported by the Russian science foundation(grant#22-74-00115 to A.P.G.).
文摘Background:Mitochondrial dysfunction plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease(AD).Resveratrol is a promising compound for the treatment of various neurodegenerative diseases,including AD.Aims:To investigate mitochondrial damage and the effects of resveratrol on inflammation,cognitive function,and mitochondrial quality control in APP/PS1 mice.Methods:Comparative analysis of mitochondrial DNA(mtDNA)damage was conducted between 10-month-old APP/PS1 mice and age-matched C57BL/6 mice.Assessments included measurement of amyloid-βlevels,inflammatory markers,swimming distance in the Morris water maze,and gut microbiome composition.Resveratrol’s effects on cytokine expression,mtDNA levels in plasma,and activation of Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/Antioxidant response element(Nrf2/ARE)and phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B(also known as Akt)/mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1(PI3K/Akt/mTORC1)signaling pathways were also evaluated.Results:APP/PS1 mice exhibited significantly increased mtDNA damage in the prefrontal cortex,midbrain,and cerebellum,alongside higher amyloid-βlevels and inflammatory markers.Resveratrol treatment led to reduced expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines,a decrease in Proteobacteria levels,and lower cell-free mtDNA in plasma.Partial improvement in long-term spatial memory was observed in APP/PS1 mice following resveratrol treatment,likely due to its anti-inflammatory properties.Activation of the Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway and markers of PI3K/Akt/mTORC1 axis activation were noted,with the latter regulating long-term potentiation.Conclusion:Resveratrol demonstrates potential in mitigating inflammation and improving mitochondrial quality control in APP/PS1 mice,but it does not reduce amyloid-βlevels,highlighting the complexity of AD pathology and the need for further research.
文摘Objective To evaluate whether the thermotaxis tracking model is suitable for assessing long-term memory （LTM） in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. Methods Animals were trained at 20℃ overnight in presence of food. The percentage of animals performing isothermal tracking （IT） behavior was measured at different time intervals after the training. Results The percentage of animals performing IT behavior, the numbers of body bends inside and outside the training temperature, and the expression patterns of AFD and AIY neurons were similar to those in control animals at 36 and 48 h after training; whereas when extending to 60, 72, and 84 h, locomotory behavior defects were observed in the assayed animals, suggesting that this thermal tracking model is feasible for analyzing LTM at 36 and 48 h after training. Moreover, the percent-age of animals performing IT behavior was reduced at 18, 36, and 48 h after training in neuronal calcium sensor-1 gene （nsc-1） mutant animals compared with that in wild-type N2 animals. In addition, exposure to plumbum （Pb） significantly repressed the LTM at 18, 36, and 48 h after training in both wild-type N2 and ncs-1 mutant animals. Conclusion The thermotaxis tracking model is suitable for evaluating the LTM regulated by NCS-1, and can be employed for elucidating regulatory functions of specific genes or effects of stimuli on memory in C. elegans.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China grant number 41675088the CAS Pioneer Hundred Talents Program。
文摘Long-term memory(LTM)in the climate system has been well recognized and applied in different research fields,but the origins of this property are still not clear.In this work,the authors contribute to this issue by studying model simulations under different scenarios.The global mean temperatures from pre-industrial control runs(pi Control),historical(all forcings)simulations,natural forcing only simulations(Historical Nat),greenhouse gas forcing only simulations(Historical GHG),etc.,are analyzed using the detrended fluctuation analysis.The authors find that the LTM already exists in the pi Control simulations,indicating the important roles of internal natural variability in producing the LTM.By comparing the results among different scenarios,the LTM from the piControl runs is further found to be strengthened by adding natural forcings such as the volcanic forcing and the solar forcing.Accordingly,the observed LTM in the climate system is suggested to be mainly controlled by both the‘internal’natural variability and the‘external’natural forcings.The anthropogenic forcings,however,may weaken the LTM.In the projections from RCP2.6 to RCP8.5,a weakening trend of the LTM strength is found.In view of the close relations between the climate memory and the climate predictability,a reduced predictability may be expected in a warming climate.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China:81473785Project of National Veteran TCM Expert Inheritance Studio
文摘Objective: To observe the effects on spatial long-term memory in the rats with vascular dementia(VD)treated with moxibustion for resolving stasis and promoting meridian circulation.Methods: The modified 2-vascular occlusion(2-VO) method was used to prepare VD animal model. The rats were randomized into a sham-operation group, a model group, a moxibustion group and a western medication group, 15 rats in each one. In the moxibustion group, mild warm moxibustion was applied to"Bǎihuì(百会 GV 20)" "DàZhuī(大椎 GV 14)" and "Shéntíng(神庭 GV 24)". 20 min at each point, once a day, for 3 weeks consecutively. In the western medicaion group, mouse nerve growth factor(NGF) was injected intraperitoneally, 0.18 mL/kg, once a day, for 3 weeks consecutively. Morris water maze test was used, the time of the first passing platform, the frequency of passing-platform and swimming speed in120 s were determined of the rats in each group. Western blot were used to test the protein expressions of hippocampal Nestin and DCX.Results: At the end of three courses of treatment, compared with sham-operation group, the difference was not significant statistically in swimming speed in the model group, the moxibustion group and the western medication group separately(all P>0.05). Three days after modeling, the mean of escape latency was prolonged obviously in the modeled rats compared with the rats in the shamoperation group(88.84 ± 19.94 vs 18.15 ±9.41, P< 0.01). At the end of three courses of treatment, compared with the sham-operation group(22.01 ± 10.07), the mean of escape latency was different statistically in the model group(89.18± 19.70), the moxibustion group(37.21 ±13.31) and the western medication group separately(51.50± 16.15), all P<0.01. Compared with the model group, the mean of escape latency was shortened in the moxibustion group and western medication group respectively(37.21 ± 13.31 vs89.18 ± 19.70, 51.50 ± 16.15 vs 89.18 ± 19.70, both P< 0.01). Compared with the western medication group,there was no statistical significant difference in the mean of escape latency in the moxibustion group(37.21 ± 13.31 vs 51.50 ±16.15, P> 0.05). Compared with the sham-operation group, the frequency of passing-platform was decreased in the model group(0.73 ±0.96 vs 2.60 ±1.45, P<0.01); compared with model group, the frequency of passing-platform was increased in the moxibustion group and the western medicine group and the statistically significant difference presented in the moxibustion group(2.06 ± 1.33 vs 0.73 ±0.96, P<0.01). Compared with the sham-operation group, the time of first passing-platform was prolonged in the model group(87.86 ± 33.25 vs 36.13 +29.76, P< 0.01). Compared with the model group,the time of first passing-platform was shortened in the moxibustion group and the western medicine group respectively(49.53 ±29.48 vs 87.86 ± 33.25.P< 0.01; 58.98 ± 36.22 vs 87.86 ±33.25, P< 0.05). After three courses of treatment, compared with the sham-operation group, Nestin expression was reduced in the model group,(0.33 ±0.12 vs 0.51 ±0.02, P<0.05) and was increased in the moxibustion group and the western medication group respectively(1.33 ± 0.17 vs 0.51 ± 0.02. 1.39 ± 0.10 vs 0.51 ±0.02, both P< 0.01).Compared with the model group, Nestin expression was increased in the moxibustion group and the western medication group, respectively(1.33 ± 0.17 vs 0.33±0.12. 1.39±0.10 vs 0.33 ±0.12, both P< 0.01).Compared with the western medication group, the difference was not significant statistically in the moxibustion group(1.33±0.17 vs 1.39±0.10, P>0.05). After three courses of treatment, compared with the sham-operation group, DCX expression was decreased in the model group, but without significant difference(0.44±0.20 vs 0.51 ±0.26, P> 0.05), the expression was increased in the moxibustion group and the western medication group respectively(0.98±0.25 vs 0.51±0.26. P< 0.05; 1.11±0.43 vs 0.51 ±0.26,P<0.01). Compared with the model group, DCX expression was obviously increased in the moxibustion group and the western medication group(0.98 ± 0.25 vs 0.44 ± 0.20. 1.11 ± 0.43 vs 0.44 ± 0.20, both P<0.01). The difference in DCX expression was not statistically significant between the western medication group and the moxibustion group(0.98 ± 0.25 vs 1.11 ± 0.43. P> 0.05).Conclusion: Moxibustion apparently improves the long-term memory in VD rats.
文摘To investigate effects and possible mechanism of Ro 20-1724, a PDE4 inhibitor, on long-time learning and memory ability following repeated ketamine exposure in immature rats. Methods: Sixty 21-day-old SD rats were randomly divided into five groups (n = 12): C: Normal control group, S: Saline control group, K: Ketamine, K + Ro:?Ketamine + Ro 20-1724, K + E: Ketamine + ethanol vehicle. Ro 20-1724 (0.5 mg·kg-1) or its vehicle (ethanol) was administered intraperitoneally 30 minutes after ketamine anesthesia (70 mg·kg-1), daily for seven days. Nine weeks after birth, the Morris water maze was used to test the ability of learning and spatial localization memory on the rats. Following behavioral testing, animals’ hippocampi were removed for Western blot and electron microscopic examination. Results: In the Morris water maze test, compared with controls, the escape latency in groups exposed to ketamine or ketamine plus the ethanol vehicle were significantly prolonged (P P < 0.05), and the expression of p-CREB in the hippocampus was also decreased (P 0.05), while there was no significant difference between control groups and animals treated with Ro 20-1724 following ketamine exposure (P > 0.05). Electron microscopy demonstrated degenerative changes in hippocampal neurons of animals repetitively exposed to 70 mg·kg-1 Ketamine, which was ameliorated by Ro 20-1724 (0.5 mg·kg-1). Conclusion: The PDE-4 inhibitor Ro 20-1724 (0.5 mg·kg-1<span
基金financially supported by the China Atomic Energy Authority(CAEA)through the Geological Disposal Programthe National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42307258)the China National Nuclear Corporation Fundamental Research Project(No.CNNC-JCYJ-202307)。
文摘Investigations into the long-term creep behavior of Beishan granite in uniaxial compression were conducted.Four levels of axial stress(60,70,87,and 95 MPa)were applied to rock specimens.Contrasting with earlier research,the long-term creep data in this work present a substantial advancement in the time dimension.Except for the sample subjected to 60 MPa axial loading,which did not fail after a loading duration of 1650 d,the specimens under the other three stresses all failed after sustained constant loading durations of 1204,1023,and 839 d,respectively.A lower envelope of driving stress-ratio for crystalline rocks was obtained,tending towards approximately 0.45 over an infinite time scale.According to the experimental results,as axial stress increases,both the axial strain accumulated in the transient creep process and the strain rate associated with steady-state creep deformation increase exponentially;however,the share of steady-state creep strain remains nearly constant at about82.53%.A novel damage-based creep model was put forward.It provides an enhanced depiction of the comprehensive creep process in rocks,notably improving the accuracy in forecasting the accelerated creep phase,which significantly impacts the long-term stability of engineering structures.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.43277051)the Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resources Development of Shallow Lakes of Ministry of Education(No.B230203006).
文摘While oceanic and coastal acidification has gained increased attention,long-term pH trends and their drivers in large freshwater systems remain poorly understood.The Laurentian Great Lakes are the world’s largest freshwater system,and in many ways resemble marine ecosystems.However,unlike the open ocean and coastal waters where pH has declined due to rising atmospheric CO_(2),no significant pH trends have been observed in the Laurentian Great Lakes,despite significant ecosystem changes driven partly by the invasion of dreissenid mussels.This study examined 41 years of field observations from Lake Michigan to investigate the long-term carbonate chemistry dynamics.Observational results revealed substantial declines in both total alkalinity(TA)and dissolved inorganic carbon(DIC)over the four decades.Mussel shell calcification emerged as the primary mechanism behind these declines,accounting for 97%and 47%of the observed changes in TA and DIC,respectively,lowering water column pH by 0.24 units.Elevated carbon accumulation in soft mussel tissues,coupled with long-term changes in the air-water pCO_(2)gradient during summer,significantly contributed to long-term DIC variations,explaining 18%and 28%of the lake-wide DIC loss.These two mechanisms also resulted in an overall pH increase of 0.09 and 0.12 units,largely offsetting the calcification-driven pH decrease.These findings bridge a gap in acidification research for large freshwater systems and provide valuable insights for comprehensive lake-wide management strategies.
文摘Objective:To investigate the long-term prognosis and postoperative cosmetic outcomes of breast-conserving surgery combined with sentinel lymph node biopsy in patients with early-stage breast cancer,providing a reference for the selection of clinical treatment plans.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 68 patients with early-stage breast cancer admitted from January 2022 to December 2025.Based on the surgical approach,patients were divided into an observation group(breast-conserving surgery+sentinel lymph node biopsy)and a control group(other surgical methods such as modified radical mastectomy/total mastectomy).Clinical and pathological characteristics,incidence of postoperative complications,follow-up prognosis,and satisfaction with cosmetic outcomes were compared between the two groups.Results:Among the 68 patients,41 were in the observation group and 27 in the control group.The average age of patients in the observation group was(54.32±8.15)years,while that in the control group was(62.45±9.76)years.The average tumor size in the observation group was(1.86±0.72)cm,compared to(3.21±1.45)cm in the control group.The incidence of postoperative complications in the observation group was 9.76%,significantly lower than that in the control group at 33.33%(P<0.05).The 6-month disease-free survival rate was 95.12%in the observation group and 88.89%in the control group,with no statistically significant difference between the two groups(P>0.05).The excellent and good rate of cosmetic outcomes in the observation group was 87.80%,significantly higher than that in the control group at 29.63%(P<0.05).Conclusion:Breast-conserving surgery combined with sentinel lymph node biopsy for early-stage breast cancer can achieve long-term prognostic outcomes comparable to those of traditional radical surgery,with the advantages of fewer postoperative complications and superior cosmetic results.This approach is worthy of clinical promotion and application,particularly for early-stage breast cancer patients who have a demand for preserving breast morphology.
文摘After billions of years of evolution,biological intelligence has converged on unrivalled energy efficiency and environmental adaptability.The human brain,for instance,is highly efficient in information transmission,consuming only about 20 W onaverage in a resting state[1,2].A key to this efficiency is that biological signal transduction and processing rely significantly on multi-ions as the signal carriers.Inspired by this paradigm.
文摘Taking the rural low-income population of Zhejiang Province as its subject, this paper examines how to build a sustainable income-growth mechanism and identify feasible implementation paths within the context of the common prosperity strategy. The research identifies key obstacles to income expansion, including an undiversified industrial structure, insufficient human capital, and a lack of robust social protection. These call for systemic solutions featuring institutional innovation, resource consolidation, and capability enhancement. Building on Zhejiang's experience as a common prosperity demonstration zone, the article constructs an integrated framework centered on four pillars: industrial empowerment, education upgrading, social security reinforcement, and digital coordination. It further offers concrete policy proposals involving the cultivation of localized industries, vocational skill training, enhanced safety nets, and the adoption of digital tools. The study thus offers both theoretical insights and practical paradigms for tackling the challenge of raising incomes in low-income rural areas.
文摘AIM:To investigate the long-term outcomes in acute primary angle closure(APAC)patients treated with lens extraction(LE)surgery and to identify risk factors for glaucomatous optic neuropathy(GON).METHODS:In this longitudinal observational study,detailed medical histories of APAC patients and comprehensive ophthalmic examinations at final followup were collected.Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify predictors of blindness.Univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses were conducted to determine risk factors associated with visual outcomes.RESULTS:This study included 39 affected eyes of 31 subjects(26 females)with an average age of 74.1±8.0y.At 6.7±4.2y after APAC attack,2(5.7%)eyes had bestcorrected visual acuity(VA)worse than 3/60.Advanced glaucomatous visual field loss was observed in 15(39.5%)affected eyes and 5(25.0%)fellow eyes.Nine affected eyes(23.7%)had GON,and 11(28.9%)were blind.Six(15.4%)affected eyes and 2(9.1%)fellow eyes had suspicious progression.A significantly higher blindness rate in factory workers compared to office workers.Logistic regression identified that worse VA at attack(OR 10.568,95%CI 1.288-86.695;P=0.028)and worse early postoperative VA(OR 13.214,95%CI 1.157-150.881;P=0.038)were risk factors for blindness.Multivariate regression showed that longer duration of elevated intraocular pressure(P=0.004)and worse early postoperative VA(P=0.009)were associated with worse visual outcomes.CONCLUSION:Despite LE surgery,some APAC patients experience continued visual function deterioration.Lifelong monitoring is necessary.Target pressure and progression rates should be re-evaluated during follow-up.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11961059,1210502)the University Innovation Project of Gansu Province(Grant No.2023B-062)the Gansu Province Basic Research Innovation Group Project(Grant No.23JRRA684).
文摘The goal of this paper is to investigate the long-time dynamics of solutions to a Kirchhoff type suspension bridge equation with nonlinear damping and memory term.For this problem we establish the well-posedness and existence of uniform attractor under some suitable assumptions on the nonlinear term g(u),the nonlinear damping f(u_(t))and the external force h(x,t).Specifically,the asymptotic compactness of the semigroup is verified by the energy reconstruction method.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62403486)。
文摘The highly dynamic nature,strong uncertainty,and coupled multiple safety constraints inherent in carrier aircraft recovery operations pose severe challenges for real-time decision-making.Addressing bolter scenarios,this study proposes an intelligent decision-making framework based on a deep long short-term memory Q-network.This framework transforms the real-time sequencing for bolter recovery problem into a partially observable Markov decision process.It employs a stacked long shortterm memory network to accurately capture the long-range temporal dependencies of bolter event chains and fuel consumption.Furthermore,it integrates a prioritized experience replay training mechanism to construct a safe and adaptive scheduling system capable of millisecond-level real-time decision-making.Experimental demonstrates that,within large-scale mass recovery scenarios,the framework achieves zero safety violations in static environments and maintains a fuel safety violation rate below 10%in dynamic scenarios,with single-step decision times at the millisecond level.The model exhibits strong generalization capability,effectively responding to unforeseen emergent situations—such as multiple bolters and fuel emergencies—without requiring retraining.This provides robust support for efficient carrier-based aircraft recovery operations.
基金financially supported by the National Science & Technology Fundamental Resources Investigation Project of China (2021FY100501)the Youth Innovation of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (Y2023QC16)。
文摘Long-term manure application has the potential to alleviate soil acidification, and increase carbon sequestration and nutrient availability, thus improving cropland fertility. However, the mechanisms behind greenhouse gas N_(2)O emissions from acidic soil mediated by long-term manure application remain poorly understood. Herein, we investigated N_(2)O emission and its linkage with gross N mineralization and nitrification rates, as well as nitrifying and denitrifying microbes in an acidic upland soil subjected to 36-year fertilization treatments, including an unfertilized control(CK), inorganic fertilizer(F), 2× rate of inorganic fertilizer(2F), manure(M), and the combination of inorganic fertilizer and manure(FM) treatments. Compared to the CK treatment(1.34 μg N kg^(-1) d^(-1)), fertilization strongly increased N_(2)O emissions by 34-fold on average, with more pronounced increases in the manure-amendment(10.6-169 μg N kg^(-1) d^(-1)) than those in the inorganic fertilizer treatments(3.26-5.51 μg N kg^(-1) d^(-1)). The manure amendment-stimulated N_(2)O emissions were highly associated with increased soil pH, mean weight diameter of soil aggregates, substrate availability(e.g., particulate organic carbon, NO_(3)^(-)and available phosphorus), gross N mineralization rates, denitrifier abundances and the(nirK+nirS)/nosZ ratio. These findings suggest that the increased N_(2)O emissions primarily resulted from alleviated acidification, increased substrate availability and improved soil structure, thus enhancing microbial N mineralization and favoring N_(2)O^(-)producing denitrifiers over N_(2)O consumers. Moreover, ammonia-oxidizing bacteria(AOB) rather than ammonia-oxidizing archaea(AOA) positively correlated with soil NO_(3)^(-)concentration and N_(2)O emissions, indicating that nitrification indirectly contributed to N_(2)O production by supplying NO_(3)^(-)for denitrification. Collectively, manure amendment potentially stimulates N_(2)O emissions, primarily resulting from alleviated soil acidification and increased substrate availability, thus enhancing N mineralization and denitrifier-mediated N_(2)O production. Our findings suggest that consideration should be given to the greenhouse gas budgets of agricultural ecosystems when applying manure for managing the pH and fertility of acidic soils.
基金Project(52373065)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2220004002898)supported by the Zhuhai Industry University Research Cooperation and Basic and Applied Research Projects,China。
文摘Waterborne acrylic coatings are widely utilized due to their cost-effectiveness,high transparency,strong resistance to weather and chemicals,impressive mechanical properties,and excellent adhesion to various substrates.In these coatings,a reactive emulsifier containing phosphate groups can be integrated into the molecular chain during polymerization,which enhances the coating's compactness and corrosion resistance.This work focuses on the synthesis of styrene-butyl acrylate(St-BA)latex and methyl methacrylate-butyl acrylate(MMA-BA)latex using the reactive phosphate emulsifier ANPEO_(10)-P_(1) through seed emulsion polymerization,achieving a conversion rate of approximately 99%and a solid content close to 50%.The resulting coatings from St-BA and MMA-BA latexes demonstrated long-term corrosion protection for carbon steel and aluminum alloy due to in-situ phosphatization,effectively preventing flash rust.Notably,the MMA-BA coating exhibited remarkable durability,enduring immersion for up to 1224 h(51 d)on Q 235 carbon steel before reaching the failure threshold(|Z|0.01 Hz£106Ω·cm^(2))on Q 235 carbon steel.On 5052 aluminum alloy,the St-BA coating maintained|Z|0.01 Hz>10^(8)Ω·cm^(2) for 480 h(20 d).Furthermore,the corrosion resistance of St-BA and MMA BA coatings on Q 235 steel sheet and 5052 aluminum alloy surpassed that of commercially available MMA-BA and St BA coatings after immersion in a 3.5 wt%NaCl aqueous solution.This work also delves into the anticorrosion mechanism of MMA-BA and St-BA coatings.
