Somatic embryogenesis from cultured carrot cells progresses through successive morphogenetic
stages termed globular, heart, and torpedo. To understand the molecular mechanisms …

Background High-voltage electrical injuries usually cause extensive and devastating damages
to the extremities. Timely and effective coverage of the wounds to maximally preserve the …

Of the two cultivated species of allopolyploid cotton, Gossypium barbadense produces extra-long
fibers for the production of superior textiles. We sequenced its genome (AD) 2 and …

Pediatric scalp reconstruction is a challenging problem that requires attention to the cause,
size, and condition of the defect to formulate an optimal reconstructive plan. 1 Particularly in …

Recent discoveries of methyl-coenzyme M reductase–encoding genes (mcr) in uncultured
archaea beyond traditional euryarchaeotal methanogens have reshaped our view of …

Background: Mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) have high
mortality rates. There are multiple prediction scores, such as the Simplified Acute Physiology …

Climate change is endangering the soil carbon stock of alpine grasslands on the Qinghai-Tibetan
Plateau (QTP), but the limited comprehension regarding the mechanisms that sustain …

A wide array of microorganisms survive and thrive in extreme environments. However, we
know little about the patterns of, and controls over, their large-scale ecological distribution. To …

Background Systemic inflammation and host immunological nutritional status play important
roles in the tumorigenesis of malignant cancer. A novel prognostic inflammation score (PIS) …

A prototype of accurate/advanced radiotherapy treatment planning and quality assurance
system (ARTS) is developed and key technical issues related to the improvement of the …