Researchers from USTC demonstrated that inequivalent mutually unbiased bases (MUBs) exhibit distinct performance in quantum state estimation tasks. The experimental results showed a significant difference of 4% between the maximum and minimum fidelity, validating theoretical predictions with an average deviation of 0.16%.
A study published by USTC reveals that age-dependent accumulation of Glu-5’tsRNA-CTC impairs mitochondrial protein translation, accelerating brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease. This abnormal accumulation disrupts cristae structure, resulting in reduced synaptic glutamate levels.
A research team from the University of Science and Technology of China studied a rare tidal disruption event (TDE) with an unprecedented early optical bump. The 'bump' lasted nearly a month and was separated by two months from the main peak, deviating from traditional TDE light curves.
Research team finds chorus waves suppress ECH waves, leading to dominant role in diffuse auroral precipitation. Chorus waves' effect confirmed through simulations and Japan's Arase satellite data.
Researchers have discovered a new phenomenon called the Topological Kerr Effect in two-dimensional quantum magnets. The study uses low-temperature magnetic field microscopy and imaging systems to reveal distinctive 'cat ear'-shaped prominences resembling the electrical topological Hall effect in magnetic skyrmion systems.
Researchers have found a special spatially varying superconducting state, one-dimensional superconducting stripes, induced by ferromagnetic proximity effect in an oxide heterostructure composed of EuO and KTaO3. The discovery reveals the intricate coupling between superconductivity and magnetism at oxide interfaces.
A research team from USTC proposed a novel design approach for GRN generators, accommodating arbitrary σ values and output ranges. They introduced a scaling index to adjust relevant values differently based on varying σ values, resulting in a stable error curve and facilitating real-time configuration of σ values.
Researchers at USTC create a bioinspired Bouligand structure with hierarchical and reconfigurable interfibrous interface to boost mechanical strength and toughness. The structure, developed through moderate orderliness, exhibits outstanding mechanical properties and dimensional stability, potentially applying in biomedical fields like ...
Researchers from USTC have successfully revealed the three-dimensional structure and working mechanism of the human bilirubin transporter ABCC2. The study proposes a unique regulatory domain that controls substrate recognition and transport, providing new insights into bilirubin metabolism and potential targeted treatment of related ge...
Researchers have identified a novel pathway of interaction between the intestinal microbial ecosystem and the tumor immune microenvironment. They discovered that certain bacteria, such as C. scindens, produce secondary bile acids that suppress the effector function of CD8+ T cells, promoting colorectal cancer growth.
Researchers at USTC construct a synthetic system using self-replicating nanostructures, overcoming existing challenges in programmable assembly. The system demonstrates remarkable accuracy in recognizing and transmitting template information during replication, facilitating the creation of large-scale ordered nanomaterials.
Researchers developed a reversible topological control in 2D organometallic lattices by inducing a magnetic phase transition that changes the electronic band structure, enabling dissipationless electron transport and promising applications in spintronics and quantum computations.
Researchers have developed a method to quantify entanglement using standard entanglement witness procedure, enabling estimation of lower bounds for various entanglement measures. This approach normalizes the witness operator into a trace distance that characterizes distinguishability between entangled and separable states.
DynGAN detects and resolves mode collapse by establishing thresholds on discriminator outputs and training dynamic conditional generative models. This improves the diversity of generated samples, surpassing existing GANs and their variants.
Researchers from USTC develop a Coupled Shear SAW (CS-SAW) resonator that utilizes two coupling coefficients to achieve high electromechanical coupling coefficient and figure of merit. The CS-SAW resonator was designed on a LiNbO₃-on-SiC substrate and achieved an unprecedented k^2 of 34% at 5 GHz.
Researchers at USTC developed a novel stabilizer, DMAFo, to inhibit oxidation of iodide ions and deprotonation of organic cations in air-processed p-i-n perovskite solar cells. The study achieved a maximum PCE of 25.4% and certified stabilized efficiency of 24.7%.
Researchers observe a phase transition from ergodic to weakly non-ergodic phases in driven-dissipative Rydberg atoms, characterized by non-trivial oscillations and collective many-body oscillations. This finding sheds light on the relation between dissipation and ergodicity in complex systems.
Researchers use novel technique to detect ultralow velocity zones in the lowermost mantle, revealing their role in creating large observable distances of seismic waves. The study suggests that ULVZ formation may be linked to tectonic plate movement, with potential connections found in Central America and other high-speed anomaly areas.
Researchers from USTC develop a new mechanism to improve efficiency of single-molecule upconversion luminescence by fine-tuning energy-level alignment. The study reveals efficient excitation mechanisms and visualizes prerequisites for achieving high efficiency in single-molecule systems.
Researchers propose a panoramic view of virology development in different historical periods, revealing evolutionary characteristics, motivations, and external forces. The study fills a gap in the history of virology by exploring milestones, technological achievements, and relations among elements.
Researchers have discovered a mysterious exporter for brassinosteroid hormones in plants, which plays a crucial role in regulating plant growth and stress response. The newly identified protein, ABCB19, exports brassinosteroids to execute their function, opening up new avenues for improving plant productivity and resilience.
A new water-soluble sacrificial layer 'super-tetragonal' Sr4Al2O7 is developed to prepare high-quality freestanding oxide membranes. The film enables coherent growth of ABO3/SAO epitaxial heterostructures, suppressing crack formation and enhancing crystallinity.
A new composite glass material has been developed by combining a nacre-inspired structure with shear stiffening gel, exhibiting excellent thermal insulation and impact resistance. The material offers improved transparency, lightweight properties, and enhanced comprehensive performance compared to traditional bulk glass.
Scientists have achieved near-unity room-temperature photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) in metal nanoclusters, a significant breakthrough for biomedical applications. The discovery enables the development of highly emissive materials for biological imaging and luminescent devices.
Researchers from USTC and University of Cambridge devised a novel strategy to boost blue perovskite LED efficiency by controlling perovskite phase distribution, defect states, and ion migration. This approach resulted in high-efficiency and stable blue LEDs with a peak external quantum efficiency of 21.4%.
The USTC team created a rechargeable, non-aqueous manganese metal battery with halogen-mediated electrolyte, achieving high Coulombic and Faraday efficiencies. The battery demonstrated stable cycling for over 700 hours and showed excellent multiplicity performance.
A nanoparticle-based sonodynamic therapy developed by USTC has been shown to effectively reduce Helicobacter pylori infection in mice without disrupting the gut microbiota. The therapy neutralizes a key virulence factor, offering a promising alternative to current antibiotic-based treatments.
A team of scientists from USTC has made breakthrough advancements in the development of a reliable CO2 conversion system utilizing proton-exchange membranes. The system leverages specific protein structures to optimize CO2 removal, holding promise for targeted treatments of genetic disorders associated with impaired bilirubin metabolism.
Researchers developed a vibronic superexchange interaction between Co(Cp)2 molecules and S atoms to achieve long-range ferromagnetic order. They obtained high-temperature ferromagnetic layers with large saturation magnetization, enabling new structures for magnetic solids.
The study uncovers the formation dynamics of dark excitons from optically excited bright excitons in anatase TiO2, a semiconductor material known for its exceptional light absorption capabilities. The many-body effects within excitons play a crucial role in this transition, occurring within approximately 100 femtoseconds.
A USTC research team has created a novel method for characterizing the internal dynamics of membrane-bound intrinsically disordered proteins. Their technique, mPRE, offers high-precision modeling of protein conformations and interactions with membranes.
A new deep-learning-based toolkit, SPACEL, has been developed by USTC to analyze spatial transcriptomics data. The toolkit improves cell type prediction and tissue structure reconstruction through three modules: Spoint, Splane, and Scube. SPACEL demonstrates superior performance over existing technologies in ST analysis.
Researchers at USTC developed amorphous tantalum chloride solid electrolytes with high Li-ion conductivity, promising to increase energy density of all-solid-state lithium batteries. The new materials exhibit fast ionic conductivity and excellent chemical stability.
A new toolkit, SPACEL, has been developed to analyze spatial transcriptomics data by leveraging deep learning. The toolkit consists of three modules: Spoint, Splane, and Scube, which perform cell type deconvolution, identify spatial domains, and reconstruct three-dimensional tissue structures, respectively.
Researchers at USTC developed novel chiral boryl radical catalysts for asymmetric catalysis, achieving high reaction efficiency and selectivity. The catalysts exhibit exceptional capabilities in constructing chiral functional molecules through a precision-controlled catalytic cycle.
A research team led by Prof. Gong Weimin has revealed the pro-phagocytic function of GPR84 signaling in immune cells, particularly macrophages, against cancer cells. The study provides structural insights into GPR84 and its role in mediating phagocytosis, offering a potential therapeutic target for inflammatory diseases.
Researchers at USTC develop a secure NIZKP protocol using device-independent quantum random numbers, enhancing the security of zero-knowledge proofs. The system ensures the integrity and authenticity of random numbers during transmission.
A research team from USTC discovered incomplete set of stator units in flagellar motors of bacteria, dispelling previous assumption that motors are under high load. The results demonstrate the robustness of flagellar rotation against changes in load condition.
A novel machine learning model, FIREANN, accurately simulates system-field interactions for complex chemical, biological, and material systems. The model correlates response properties like dipole moment and polarizability with potential energy changes under external fields.
A team of researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China has designed a rechargeable hydrogen-chlorine battery that operates in a wide temperature range, from -70°C to 40°C. The battery boasts high Coulombic efficiency and stability, with improved reversibility thanks to a hierarchically porous carbon cathode.
Researchers at USTC solved the structure of CaSR-Gq complex, revealing asymmetric activation mechanism. The study shows that CaSR binds to Gq in a shallow pocket on its cytosolic side, unlike other GPCRs.
Researchers have developed printable circularly polarized luminescence materials that enable flexible 3D imaging. The materials exhibit intense circularly polarized emission and can be used to create large-scale, high-performance integral imaging displays.
Researchers developed an immunodriven strategy to increase nanoparticle penetration through tumor vascular basement membranes, enhancing therapeutic effect. By breaking through the BM barrier, NPs can deliver drugs more effectively, increasing treatment efficacy.
The study predicts thermal conductivity of bridgmanite and post-perovskite at high pressure and temperature, clarifying heat flow distribution and magnitude at the core-mantle boundary. The team obtained a heat flux of 7.1 ± 0.5 TW, which is significant for understanding Earth's coupled core-mantle evolution and geodynamo operation.
Researchers from USTC achieve chemically controlled reversible magnetic phase transition in 2D organometallic lattices using the lactim-lactam tautomerization process. This method offers novel pathways for controlling electrical and magnetic characteristics of materials.
A team of researchers has created an optical fiber sensor that can detect thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries, providing early warning and improving safety. The sensor measures internal temperature and pressure during the thermal runaway process, enabling battery safety assessment and warning.
The University of Science and Technology of China has made a significant breakthrough in exploring exotic spin interactions using solid-state spin quantum sensors. Their research findings provide valuable insights into these interactions, allowing for precise measurements of various spin phenomena.
Researchers used solid-state NMR to study the Fluc channel protein and discovered a new fluoride ion permeation model. The findings provide insights into the gating mechanisms in the Fluc channel, shedding light on its functionality.
Researchers reveal a partially covering 'Compton-thick' absorption component in the eclipsing cloud of NGC 6814. The team found that the occultation absorber was clumpy and consisted of many small clouds, similar to debris stripped from a comet.
Researchers from USTC have used an ultra-cold atom simulator to study the relationship between non-equilibrium thermalization and quantum criticality in lattice gauge field theories. Their findings show that multi-body systems with gauge symmetry tend to thermalize more easily near quantum phase transition points.