Water scarcity poses a critical challenge in arid regions of northwest China, where suboptimal irrigation practices have led to significant water resource depletion. This study examines soil water transport mechanisms in maize fields under different irrigation regimes in a representative farming‐pastoral ecotone through field monitoring and HYDRUS‐1D modelling during the 2023 growing season (June–September). The results reveal...

Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder marked by melanocyte destruction and epidermal depigmentation, primarily driven by inflammatory and oxidative stress within the affected skin lesions. Consequently, there is an urgent need for therapeutic strategies focused on protecting melanocytes and replenishing melanin for effective vitiligo management. In this study, a novel microneedle-based therapeutic platform (C/D/E@MN) was fabricat...

Screening bioactive compounds from natural sources, including animals and plants, is a valuable strategy for identifying novel anti-tumor agents. α-Toxin BmK-M9, a key component of scorpion venom, has received limited attention regarding its potential anti-cancer effects and underlying mechanisms in breast cancer. This study investigates the effects and mechanisms of BmK-M9 in breast cancer using in vitro experiments and a nud...

Brain-derived estrogen (BDE2) is gaining attention as an endogenous neurotransmitter. Recent research has revealed that selectively removing the aromatase gene, the pivotal enzyme responsible for BDE2 synthesis, in forebrain neurons or astrocytes can lead to synaptic loss and cognitive impairment. It is worth noting that remote ischemia post-conditioning (RIP), a non-invasive technique, has been shown to activate natural prote...