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Understanding the correlation between various pollutants and cancer across geographical clusters in the U.S.

Naik et al. | Sep 12, 2026

Understanding the correlation between various pollutants and cancer across geographical clusters in the U.S.

Here the authors investigate the relationship between environmental pollutants and cancer incidence rates across various geographical clusters in the United States from 2018 to 2020. By calculating Pearson correlation coefficients and t-statistics on CDC and EPA data, they demonstrated a strong correlation between specific pollutants and various cancers, offering insights that could help explain regional disparities in cancer rates and aid in preventing premature deaths.

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An in silico molecular analysis of the antifungal properties of Ageratum conyzoides

Sathish et al. | Apr 28, 2026

An <i>in silico</i> molecular analysis of the antifungal properties of <i>Ageratum conyzoides</i>
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This study explores the interaction between precocene II and trichocethecene 3-O-acetyltransferase using molecular docking simulations. Computational analysis identified several potential binding sites on the enzyme surface and predicted favorable ligand-protein interactions involving key residues. These findings provide insight into how precocene II may interact with this enzyme and demonstrate the use of computational approaches to explore potential antifungal mechanisms.

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