Evaluating the effectiveness of the ecological redline policy in conserving mangroves via assessment on coverage and carbon storage

Mangrove ecosystems are famed for their crucial ecological functionalities in moderating global carbon cycling process.To safeguard these ecosystems, the Chinese government implemented the Ecological Redline Policy (ERP) in 2017.This study evaluated the effectiveness of ERP in protecting mangroves and enhancing their carbon storage potential using

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Interim obturator in an infant with Treacher Collins syndrome: Review and chairside modification in impression making

Treacher Collins syndrome has been described as a syndrome involving 1st and 2nd branchial arches, affecting various organs in the craniofacial region.Affected infants report with nasal regurgitation and minimal dietary intake due to cleft palate, consequently show delayed and retarded growth.The situation is further complicated when the repair of

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Design, Synthesis, and Investigation of Novel Nitric Oxide (NO)-Releasing Aromatic Aldehydes as Drug Candidates for the Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is caused by a single-point mutation, and the ensuing deoxygenation-induced polymerization of sickle hemoglobin (HbS), and reduction in bioavailability of vascular nitric oxide (NO), contribute to the pathogenesis of the disease.In a proof-of-concept study, we successfully incorporated nitrate ester groups onto two previou

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