In vitro 3D models are advanced biological tools that have been established to overcome
the shortcomings of oversimplified 2D cultures and mouse models. Various in vitro 3D …

Electrical energy storage systems have attracted immense attention to the rapid
development of intermittent renewable energy sources. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have …

In mammals, 24-h rhythms of behaviour and physiology are regulated by the circadian clock.
The circadian clock is controlled by a central clock in the brain's suprachiasmatic nucleus …

BACKGROUND: The discussion on the role of mechanical bowel preparation and oral
antibiotics in elective colorectal surgery is still ongoing. OBJECTIVE: This meta-analysis …

Tumor-associated macrophages (TAM) represent key regulators of the complex interplay
between cancer and the immune microenvironment. Matricellular protein SPON2 is …

The white tiger, an elusive Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) variant with white fur and dark
stripes, has fascinated humans for centuries ever since its discovery in the jungles of India …

Background and aims Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a leading cause of
cancer-related death worldwide. Neurotransmitter-initiated signalling pathway is profoundly …

The immunosuppressive microenvironment that is shaped by hepatic metastatic pancreatic
ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is essential for tumor cell evasion of immune destruction …

Recently, there has been an increased interest in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), in which
cathodes that directly determine the performance of batteries play a critical role. Among the …

Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are proved as one of the most acceptable candidates for
replacing lithium-ion batteries in some fields by virtue of a similar “rocking chair” mechanism …