The recent Zika virus outbreak highlights the need for low-cost diagnostics that can be rapidly
developed for distribution and use in pandemic regions. Here, we report a pipeline for the …

Synthetic biology aims to develop engineering-driven approaches to the programming of
cellular functions that could yield transformative technologies 1 . Synthetic gene circuits that …

The durability of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) is an important issue that
restricts their large-scale application. To improve their reliability during use, this paper …

The regular detection of pavement cracks is critical for life and property security. However,
existing deep learning-based methods of crack detection face difficulties in terms of data …

4D printing polymeric biomaterials can change their morphology or performance in response
to stimuli from the external environment, compensating for the shortcomings of traditional …

Two-dimensional semiconducting transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) like molybdenum
disulfide (MoS 2 ) are generating significant excitement due to their unique electronic, …

In low-resource settings, resilience to infectious disease outbreaks can be hindered by
limited access to diagnostic tests. Here we report the results of double-blinded studies of the …

This study focused on developing a tidal flow constructed wetland (CW) with an iron-carbon
(Fe-C) substrate to enhance nitrogen removal efficiency. The results demonstrated …

Noroviruses are a primary cause of gastroenteritis and foodborne illness with cases that affect
millions of people worldwide each year. Inexpensive tests for norovirus that do not require …

Regular detection of defects in drainage pipelines is crucial. However, some problems
associated with pipeline defect detection, such as data scarcity and defect counting difficulty, …