Daily Archives: January 25, 2016
An amorphous carbon nitride composite: a better choice for Na-ion batteries
As lithium ion batteries continue being used worldwide from consumer electronics to electric vehicles, the reserves of lithium resources keep declining. Sodium-ion batteries represent a potential candidate to power the next generation of portable electronics and store
Finding new drug targets to prevent heart attacks and strokes
Heart attacks and strokes are responsible for more deaths than any other disease in the world. The underlying cause of most heart attacks and strokes is a disease of the blood vessels called atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis involves accumulation
How can we evaluate new advances to see more clearly after cataract surgery?
Cataract, the clouding of the eye’s lens, is a condition that affects a majority of the population 65 years and older, and is one of the most common surgeries performed in the Medicare population. To replace the
A new DNA methylation regulator
CGGBP1 (CGG triplet repeat-binding protein 1) was first identified as a protein that binds unmethylated CGG repeats. It acts as a transcription regulator with target sites at CpG-rich sequences such as CGG repeats and Alu-SINEs (short interspersed
Using small unmanned aircraft to assess harmful algal blooms in ponds and lakes
Water quality in ponds and lakes is of the utmost importance, it affects drinking water quality, recreational use of lakes, and agricultural production. Excess nutrients entering ponds and lakes, from agricultural, urban and industrial activities, may cause
Breast cancer in elderly – does guideline adherent treatment really matter?
It is well known that breast cancer is currently the most common female cancer. Advances in diagnostics and treatment continuosly improve the long term outcome. To establish a new agent or therapy a randomised study with inclusion
Enhanced radioactive content of “balance” bracelets
Individual monitoring of internal dose at the Nuclear Research Center Negev (NRCN) includes routine Whole Body Counting (WBC) check (Fig. 1.). In one of these checks, an abnormal high activity of 232Th (Thorium-232) and natural uranium was
Vodka vs. fortified wine in Russia: retrospective view
Alcohol consumption and alcoholism in Russia are broadly discussed in professional literature, while it is often taken for granted that vodka has been a predominant form of consumed alcohol. In fact, fortified wines with alcohol concentration around
The protective role of estrogens in prostate cancer and its relationship with the SCF/c-KIT system
Prostate Cancer (PCa) is the most common oncological disorder in men worldwide, mainly affecting individuals over the age of 50. Therefore, the population aging and the improved expectancy of life have been contributing to the increased incidence
Can hypertension and related cardiovascular diseases be caused by Dark-Matter-like RNAs?
Hypertension is a common but one of the most important health problems, because it is a major risk factor for many cardiovascular diseases. Hypertension is a multi-factorial disease involving complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors. To treat
