This review provides a comprehensive evaluation of the state-of-knowledge of radiation
effects in crystalline ceramics that may be used for the immobilization of high-level nuclear …

The purpose of this Review is to provide evidence for why gender equality in science,
medicine, and global health matters for health and health-related outcomes. We present a high-…

During operation, nuclear fuel rods are immersed in the primary water, causing waterside
corrosion and consequent hydrogen ingress. In this review, the mechanisms of corrosion and …

Chemical doping is a key process for investigating charge transport in organic
semiconductors and improving certain (opto)electronic devices 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 – 9 . N(electron)-…

The survival and functioning of a bone biomaterial requires a rapid and stable vascularization
after implantation. However, the mechanisms involved in the context of the complex …

Silk fibroin membranes recently have been suggested as matrices for biomedical applications,
such as guided tissue regeneration and burn wound dressings. The aim of this study was …

INTRODUCTION The brain of mammals consists of an enormously dense network of neuronal
wires: the axons and dendrites of nerve cells. Their packing density is so high that light-…

Background The indications for intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring in patients with acute
brain injury and the effects of ICP on patients' outcomes are uncertain. The aims of this study …

The human cerebral cortex houses 1000 times more neurons than that of the cerebral cortex
of a mouse, but the possible differences in synaptic circuits between these species are still …

Soil management practices affect soil microbial communities, which in turn influence soil
ecosystem processes. In this study, the effects of conventional- (fall disking, chiseling and …