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      Segmental Dynamics Govern the Cold Crystallization of Poly(lactic acid) in Nanoporous Alumina 

      Shi, Guangyu; Guan, Yu; Liu, Guoming; Müller Sánchez, Alejandro Jesús ORCID; Wang, Dujin (ACS Publications, 2019-09-04)
      How segmental mobility influences the crystallization behavior of polymers in confined spaces is still not fully understood. In the present work, a systematic study of the segmental dynamics was carried out by dielectric ...
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      Selective C-13-Labels on Repeating Glycan Oligomers to Reveal Protein Binding Epitopes through NMR: Polylactosamine Binding to Galectins 

      Moure, María J.; Gimeno, Ana; Delgado, Sandra; Diercks, Tammo; Boons, Geert-Jan; Jiménez Barbero, Jesús ORCID; Ardá, Ana ORCID (Wiley, 2021-08-16)
      A combined chemo-enzymatic synthesis/NMR-based methodology is presented to identify, in unambiguous manner, the distinctive binding epitope within repeating sugar oligomers when binding to protein receptors. The concept ...
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      Selective ultrasensitive optical fiber nanosensors based on plasmon resonance energy transfer 

      Barroso, Javier ORCID; Ortega Gómez, Ángel ORCID; Calatayud Sánchez, Alba ORCID; Zubia Zaballa, Joseba Andoni; Benito López, Fernando ORCID; Villatoro Bernardo, Agustín Joel; Basabe Desmonts, Lourdes ORCID (American Chemical Society, 2020-04-03)
      The facet of optical fibers coated with nanostructures enable the development of ultraminiature and sensitive (bio)chemical sensors. The reported sensors until now lack of specificity and the fabrication methods offer poor ...
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      Selectivity of Relative Humidity Using a CP Based on S-Block Metal Ions 

      García García, Amalia; Toral, Víctor; Quílez del Moral, José F.; Galisteo Pretel, Alberto; Morales, Diego P.; Salinas Castillo, Alfonso; Cepeda Ruiz, Javier; Choquesillo Lazarte, Duane; Bobinger, Marco; Salmerón, José F.; Rivadeneyra, Almudena; Rodríguez-Diéguez, Antonio (MDPI, 2022-02-21)
      Herein, we present the syntheses of a novel coordination polymer (CP) based on the perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylate (pery) linkers and sodium metal ions. We have chosen sodium metal center with the aim of surmising the ...
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      Self-Assembly of Janus Au:Fe3O4 Branched Nanoparticles. From Organized Clusters to Stimuli-Responsive Nanogel Suprastructures 

      Reguera Gómez, Javier; Flora, Tatjana; Winckelmans, Naomi; Rodríguez Cabello, José C.; Bals, Sara (Royal Society Of Chemistry, 2020-06-01)
      Janus nanoparticles offer enormous possibilities through a binary selective functionalization and dual properties. Their self-assembly has attracted strong interest due to their potential as building blocks to obtain ...
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      Self-nucleation Effects on Polymer Crystallization 

      Sangroniz Agudo, Leire; Cavallo, Dario; Müller Sánchez, Alejandro Jesús ORCID (ACS, 2020-05-28)
      The existence of a “memory” of the previous crystalline state, which survives melting and enhances re-crystallization kinetics by a self-nucleation process, is well-known in polymer crystallization studies. Despite being ...
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      Self-Organized Criticality, Plasticity and Sensorimotor Coupling. Explorations with a Neurorobotic Model in a Behavioural Preference Task 

      Aguilera Lizarraga, Miguel ORCID; Barandiaran Fernández, Xabier Eugenio ORCID; Bedia, Manuel G.; Seron, Francisco (Public Library of Science, 2015-02-23)
      During the last two decades, analysis of 1/f noise in cognitive science has led to a considerable progress in the way we understand the organization of our mental life. However, there is still a lack of specific models ...
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      Sensing parasites: proteomic and advanced bio-detection alternatives 

      Sánchez Ovejero, Carlos; Benito López, Fernando ORCID; Díez García, Paula; Casulli, Adriano; Siles Lucas, Mar; Fuentes García, Manuel; Manzano Román, Raúl (Elsevier, 2016-03-16)
      [EN] Parasitic diseases have a great impact in human and animal health. The gold standard for the diagnosis of the majority of parasitic infections is still conventional microscopy, which presents important limitations in ...
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      Sequential crystallization and multi-crystalline morphology in PE-b-PEO-b-PCL-b-PLLA tetrablock quarterpolymers 

      Matxinandiarena Almandoz, Eider; Mugica Iztueta, Miren Agurtzane; Tercjak Sliwinska, Agnieszka; Ladelta, Viko; Zapsas, George; Hadjichristidis, Nikos; Cavallo, Dario; Flores, Araceli; Müller Sánchez, Alejandro Jesús ORCID (ACS, 2021-08-10)
      We investigate for the first time the morphology and crystallization of two novel tetrablock quarterpolymers of polyethylene (PE), poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO), poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL), and poly(L-lactide) (PLLA) with ...
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      Serological and Genetic Evidence for Altered Complement System Functionality in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Findings of the GAPAID Consortium 

      Prechl, József; Papp, Krisztián; Hérincs, Zoltán; Péterfy, Hajna; Lóránd, Veronika; Szittner, Zoltán; Estomba Recalde, Miren Andone ORCID; Rovero, Paolo; Paolini, Ilaria; Del Amo, Jokin; Uribarri, Maria; Alcaro, Maria Claudia; Ruiz Larrañaga, Otsanda ORCID; Migliorini, Paola; Czirják, László (Public Library Science, 2016-03-07)
      Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disease with multifactorial ethiopathogenesis. The complement system is involved in both the early and late stages of disease development and organ damage. To better ...
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      Serum Metabolites as Diagnostic Biomarkers for Cholangiocarcinoma, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis 

      Bañales Asurmendi, Jesús María ORCID; Iñarrairaegui, Mercedes; Arbelaiz Cossio, Ander; Milkiewicz, Piotr; Muntané, Jordi; Muñoz Bellvis, Luis; La Casta, Adelaida; Gonzaz, Luis M.; Arretxe Oliden, Enara; Alonso, Cristina; Martínez Arranz, Ibon; Lapitz Dambolenea, Ainhoa; Santos Laso, Álvaro; Ávila, Matías A. ORCID; Martínez Chantar, María Luz ORCID; Bujanda Fernández de Pierola, Luis ORCID; García Marín, Jose Juan; Sangro, Bruno; Rodríguez Macías, Rocío Isabel (Wiley, 2019-08)
      Early and differential diagnosis of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by noninvasive methods represents a current clinical challenge. The analysis of low-molecular-weight metabolites ...
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      Setup of multidisciplinary team discussions for patients with cholangiocarcinoma: current practice and recommendations from the European Network for the Study of Cholangiocarcinoma (ENS-CCA) 

      Casadio, M.; Cardinale, V.; Klümpen, H.-J.; Morement, H.; Lacasta, Adelaida; Koerkamp, B.G.; Bañales Asurmendi, Jesús María ORCID; Alvaro, D.; Valle, J.W.; Lamarca, A. (Elsevier, 2022-01-27)
      BACKGROUND: Cholangiocarcinomas (CCAs) are a rare group of malignancies characterized by dismal prognosis. There are currently no standardized guidelines for multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) in CCAs. MATERIAL AND METHODS: ...
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      Seven-month-old infants detect symmetrical structures in multi-featured abstract visual patterns 

      De la Cruz Pavía, Irene; Westphal-Fitch, Gesche; Tecumseh Fitch, W.; Gervain, Judit (Public Library Science, 2022-05-11)
      The present study investigated 7-month-old infants' ability to perceive structural symmetry in mosaic-like abstract visual patterns. We examined infants' (n = 98) spontaneous looking behaviour to mosaic-like sequences with ...
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      Shape of Testosterone 

      León Ona, Iker; Alonso Alonso, Elena Rita; Mata, Santiago; Alonso, José Luis (American Chemical Society, 2021-07-29)
      We have successfully characterized the structure of testosterone, one of the essential steroids, through high-resolution rotational spectroscopy. A single conformer has been detected, and a total of 404 transitions have ...
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      Should we have a right to refuse diagnostics and treatment planning by artificial intelligence? 

      De Miguel Beriain, Iñigo (Springer, 2020-01-20)
      Should we be allowed to refuse any involvement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in diagnosis and treatment planning? This is the relevant question posed by Ploug and Holm in a recent article in Medicine, Health ...
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      Side-Effects of Domestication: Cultivated Legume Seeds Contain Similar Tocopherols and Fatty Acids but Less Carotenoids than Their Wild Counterparts 

      Fernández Marín, Beatriz; Milla, Rubén; Martín Robles, Nieves; Arc, Erwann; Kranner, Ilse; Becerril Soto, José María ORCID; García Plazaola, José Ignacio ORCID (Biomed Central, 2014-12-20)
      BACKGROUND: Lipophilic antioxidants play dual key roles in edible seeds (i) as preservatives of cell integrity and seed viability by preventing the oxidation of fats, and (ii) as essential nutrients for human and animal ...
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      Significant implications of permafrost thawing for climate change control 

      González-Eguino, Mikel; Neumann, Marc B. (Climatic Change, 2016-04-11)
      Large amounts of carbon are stored as permafrost within the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions. As permafrost thaws due to climate warming, carbon dioxide and methane are released. Recent studies indicate that the pool of carbon ...
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      Significant Surface Spin Effects and Exchange Bias in Iron Oxide-Based Hollow Magnetic Nanoparticles 

      García Acevedo, Pelayo; González Gómez, Manuel A.; Arnosa Prieto, Ángela; Saiz Garitaonandia, José Javier; Piñeiro, Yolanda; Rivas, José (MDPI, 2022-01-28)
      Exchange bias (EB) properties have become especially important in hollow magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) due to the versatility and reduced size of these materials. In this work, we present the synthesis and study of the EB ...
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      Simulating lattice gauge theories within quantum technologies 

      Bañuls, Mari Carmen; Blatt, Rainer; Catani, Jacopo; Celi, Alessio; Cirac, Juan Ignacio; Dalmonte, Marcello; Fallani, Leonardo; Jansen, Karl; Lewenstein, Maciej; Montangero, Simone; Muschik, Christine A.; Reznik, Benni; Rico Ortega, Enrique ORCID; Tagliacozzo, Luca; Van Acoleyen, Karel; Verstraete, Frank; Wiese, Uwe-Jens; Wingate, Matthew; Zakrzewski, Jakub; Zoller, Peter (Springer, 2020-08-04)
      Lattice gauge theories, which originated from particle physics in the context of Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD), provide an important intellectual stimulus to further develop quantum information technologies. While one ...
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      Simulating rewetting events in intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams: A global analysis of leached nutrients and organic matter 

      Shumilova, O.; Zak, D.; Datry, T.; Von Schiller Calle, Daniel Gaspar ORCID; Corti, R.; Foulquier, A.; Obrador, B.; Tockner, K.; Allan, D.C.; Altermatt, F.; Arce, M.I.; Arnon, S.; Banas, D.; Banegas-Medina, A.; Beller, E.; Blanchette, M.L.; Blanco-Libreros, J.F.; Blessing, J.; Boëchat, I.G.; Boersma, K.; Bogan, M.T.; Bonada, N.; Bond, N.R.; Brintrup, K.; Bruder, A.; Burrows, R.; Cancellario, T.; Carlson, S.M.; Cauvy-Fraunié, S.; Cid, N.; Danger, M.; de Freitas, Terra, B.; Girolamo, A.M.D.; del Campo, R.; Dyer, F.; Elosegi Irurtia, Arturo ORCID; Faye, E.; Febria, C.; Figueroa, R.; Four, B.; Gessner, M.O.; Gnohossou, P.; Cerezo, R.G.; Gomez-Gener, L.; Graça, M.A.S.; Guareschi, S.; Gücker, B.; Hwan, J.L.; Kubheka, S.; Langhans, S.D.; Leigh, C.; Little, C.J.; Lorenz, S.; Marshall, J.; McIntosh, A.; Mendoza-Lera, C.; Meyer, E.I.; Milisa, M.; Mlambo, M.C.; Moleón, M.; Negus, P.; Niyogi, D.; Papatheodoulou, A.; Pardo, I.; Paril, P.; Pesic, V.; Rodríguez-Lozano, P.; Rolls, R.J.; Sanchez-Montoya, M.M.; Savic, A.; Steward, A.; Stubbington, R.; Taleb, A.; Vorste, R.V.; Waltham, N.; Zoppini, A.; Zarfl, C. (John Wiley and Sons, 2019)
      Climate change and human pressures are changing the global distribution and the extent of intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams (IRES), which comprise half of the global river network area. IRES are characterized by ...