We investigate the system of optically excited gold NPs in an ice matrix aiming to understand
heat generation and melting processes at the nanoscale level. Along with the traditional …

The neural crest (NC) is a remarkable transient structure in the vertebrate embryo that gives
rise to a highly versatile population of pluripotent cells that contribute to the formation of …

Background The intestine is known to contain enteric neuronal progenitors, but their precise
identity and the mechanisms that activate them remain unknown. Based on the evidence for …

Worldwide, small-scale fisheries (SSF) are an important source of food and livelihoods for
rural communities and contribute substantially to national economies. Women play crucial …

Non-compliance with fishing regulations can undermine management effectiveness.
Previous bivariate approaches were unable to untangle the complex mix of factors that may …

Hirschsprung disease-associated enterocolitis (HAEC) leads to significant mortality and
morbidity, but its pathogenesis remains unknown. Changes in the colonic epithelium related to …

Age-associated microglial dysfunction contributes to the accumulation of amyloid-β (Aβ)
plaques in Alzheimer’s disease. Although several studies have shown age-related declines in …

Research has documented how recent wildfires are characteristic of a new fire regime
marked by larger, more severe, and damaging wildfires. However, there is less information on …

Communities dependent on natural resources for food and livelihoods are extremely vulnerable
to climate change and its impacts. Tropical cyclones are a frequent occurrence in the …

Aging and obesity are two conditions characterized by chronic, low-grade inflammation. While
both conditions are also associated with dysfunctional immune responses, the shared and …