The authors looked at the potential of different phenolic compounds to reduce oxidative stress (i.e., act as antioxidants).
Read More...The effect of natural phenolic compounds on reducing oxidative stress
The authors looked at the potential of different phenolic compounds to reduce oxidative stress (i.e., act as antioxidants).
Read More...Protein kinases in phagocytosis (phagocytotic kinome): A promising biomarker set in cancer therapeutics
This study analyzes genetic alterations and expression patterns of protein kinases involved in phagocytosis across multiple cancers using TCGA data.
Read More...Distribution of prophages in the Streptococcus bacteria genus and their role in increasing host pathogenicity
The authors investigated prophages present in Streptococcus bacteria that may increase their survival in different environments.
Read More...Cathodal Galvanotaxis: The Effect of Voltage on the distribution of Tetrahymena pyriformis
The surface of the unicellular eukaryote, Tetrahymena pyriformis, is covered with thousands of hair-like cilia. These cilia are very similar to cilia of the human olfactory and respiratory tracts making them model organisms for studying cilia function and pathology. The authors of this study investigated the effect of voltage on T. pyriformis galvanotaxis, the movement towards an electrical stimulus. They observed galvanotaxis towards the cathode at voltages over 4V which plateau, indicating opening of voltage gated-ion channels to trigger movement.
Read More...The effect of nanosilver particles on the lifespan of Daphnia magna in pond water
The authors looked at how nanosilver particles may negatively impact the pond water environment. They used D. magna as an indicator species to look at the impact of different concentrations of nanosilver particles.
Read More...Investigating the effects of mutations of amino acids on the protein expression of CDK2 cancer gene
Changing electronic use behavior in adolescents while studying: An interventional psychology experiment
Here, the authors investigated the effects of an interventional psychology on the study habits of high school students specifically related to the use of electronic distractions such as social media or texting, listening to music, or watching TV. They reported varying degrees of success between the control and intervention groups, suggesting that the methods of habit-breaking for students merits further study.
Read More...Floor level estimation using MEMS pressure sensors
The authors propose a method to help first responders find the location of a person within a high-rise building in densely populated areas.
Read More...Observing effects of resolving leaky gut on sugar, fat, and insulin levels during type 1 diabetes in fruit flies
This study uses a fruit fly model of type 1 diabetes (T1D) to determine whether strengthening intestinal tight junctions to reduce intestinal permeability would improve T1D symptoms.
Read More...A Data-Centric Analysis of “Stop and Frisk” in New York City
The death of George Floyd has shed light on the disproportionate level of policing affecting non-Whites in the United States of America. To explore whether non-Whites were disproportionately targetted by New York City's "Stop and Frisk" policy, the authors analyze publicly available data on the practice between 2003-2019. Their results suggest African Americans were indeed more likely to be stopped by the police until 2012, after which there was some improvement.
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