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On the cover: Medicine is the practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. With the advances in medical science, human beings are getting both longer life spans and higher quality of life. From herbs to molecular signatures, humankind is experiencing a transition from traditional medicine to personalized medicine: the right treatment to the right patient at the right time. However, it is not so easy to achieve this goal because the etiology of most diseases and disorders is still unclear. From description to association, numerous researchers are working together to decipher the mechanisms behind disease. To address such challenges, more and more global collaborations are badly needed to include experts from all disciplines: not just doctors, scientists and administration staff, but also engineers, technicians and marketing managers. Not limited to a fish-eye view, we humans should widen our vision and get more deep insights beyond the human community. That is the right way to assure sustainable healthcare for humanity. |
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Position: Home > issue > May 10, 2022 Volume 3, Issue 3 |
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Desert soilization: Let scientific principles and facts speak |
Category: Commentary Download: PDF Figure Endnote |
Author: Zhijian Yi, Min Wang, Chaohua Zhao |
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Desert soilization and effect.
Desert soilization is an approach, through mechanical manipulation, of endowing the surface layer of desert sand with the eco-mechanical attributes and water retaining capacity of soil to become a favorable habitat for plant growth. Since 2016, desert soilization has been successfully conducted in various deserts, desertified land and islands, with a total area of 1,130 hectares.1 Liu et al. published a commentary in The Innovation ( https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xinn.2022.100237 ) which attributed the success of desert soilization to ¡°shallow groundwater¡±, and then questioned the principle, practice and innovation of desert soilization.

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