Particulate nitrate (pNO 3 ) is now becoming the principal component of PM 2.5 during severe
winter haze episodes in many cities of China. To gain a comprehensive understanding of …

Exosomes are a class of naturally occurring nanoparticles that are secreted endogenously
by mammalian cells. Clinical applications for exosomes remain a challenge because of their …

During the COVID-19 lockdown period (from January 23 to February 29, 2020), ambient PM
2.5 concentrations in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region were observed to be much lower…

China has been suffering serious particulate matter (PM) pollution in recent decades. Local
emission and regional transport both contribute to PM pollution. Determining the …

The innate and adaptive immune cells have complex signaling pathways for sensing and
initiating immune responses against disease. These pathways are interrupted at different …

Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is the most common type of lung cancer which accounts for
about 40% of all lung cancers. Early detection, risk stratification and treatment are important …

The atmospheric oxidizing capacity (AOC), reflecting the self-cleansing capacity of the
atmosphere, plays an important role in the chemical evolution of secondary fine particulate matter (…

The North China Plain and the Yangtze River Delta are the two of the most heavily polluted
regions in China. Observational studies revealed that ‘explosive’ PM 2.5 mass concentration …

Epidemiological studies have shown that fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) has adverse
impacts on human health. However, limited studies have investigated the effects of short-term …

A light-promoted Ni-catalyzed cyanation of aryl halides employing 1,4-dicyanobenzene as a
cyanating agent is reported. A broad array of aryl bromides, chlorides, and druglike …