Wenxi Chen

Sep 19, 2024 | mdpi.com | Qin Li |Xin Zhu |Wenxi Chen

1. IntroductionIn recent years, rapid advances in computational capabilities and improvements in modeling have highlighted the significance of simulations in physiology. Compared with traditional physiological experiments, cardiac simulations provide a platform for researchers to investigate heart behavior under various controlled conditions comprehensively.

Apr 16, 2024 | thelancet.com | Fangyuan Jiang |Jianhui Zhao |Jing Yi Sun |Wenxi Chen

SummaryThis study investigates the associations between air pollution and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk and survival from an epigenomic perspective. Using a newly developed Air Pollutants Exposure Score (APES), we utilized a prospective cohort study (UK Biobank) to investigate the associations of individual and combined air pollution exposures with CRC incidence and survival, followed by an up-to-date systematic review with meta-analysis to verify the associations.

Mar 27, 2024 | campaignchina.com | Wenxi Chen

在中国，有一个著名的民间故事叫做《神笔马良》。 故事讲述了一位老人奖励一个叫马良的小男孩一支神奇的画笔，以表彰他的善良。有了这支画笔，无论他画什么，都会变成现实。马良决定利用自己的力量造福村民，他用画笔画出了丰收的庄稼、牲畜和美丽的风景 - 给整个村庄带来了繁荣。 在过去的半个多世纪里，中国就像马良笔下的神奇景象。 自1978年改革开放以来，中国经济增长平均超过9％，超过8亿人摆脱了贫困。同时，卫生、教育等服务也有了显著改善。指数级的增长让改善在全国范围内迅速推广开来，中国成为了世界第二大经济体（很可能在本十年结束前成为最大经济体），拥有超过14亿人口。 但逐渐，神奇的画笔似乎开始褪色，中国经济近几年频传坏消息：增长放缓、青年失业率创纪录、外资投资不足、出口和货币疲软，房地产行业陷入危机。目前中国的大多数人口生于或成熟于中国经济腾飞的时代，特别是对于Z世代和千禧一代的消费者来说，最近的经济放缓对于习惯于乐观预测的人群来说是一个相当大的冲击。...

Mar 25, 2024 | campaignasia.com | Wenxi Chen

In China, there’s a famous folktale called The Magic Brush. In this story, a wise old man gives a young boy called Ma Liang a magical paintbrush as a reward for his good heart. And with this brush, whatever he painted, came to life. Ma Liang decided to use his powers to benefit his fellow villagers. He painted abundant crops, healthy livestock, and beautiful scenery - bringing prosperity and joy to the entire community. For over half a century, China has felt like Ma Liang wielding a magic brush.