Yearly Archives: 2020
Enlightening the importance of the NDRGs in the (cancerous) gut
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is one of the most complex organs of the human body. With its approximate 5m length, a diversity of specialized epithelial cell types (the ‘lining’ of the GI tract), about 80% of our
Physiological brainwashing
There is a barrier in the brain, known as the blood-brain barrier, which strictly regulates the exchange of substances between the blood and this organ. The blood-brain barrier restricts the passage of drugs into the brain and
Hydrogen storage in lithium-terminated boron chains
Hydrogen can be used as alternative energy source because of many advantages. Despite the high energy content by mass, hydrogen has low density, and it is necessary to develop an efficient storage medium to use this technology
What to look for in your next IT staff hire
Attrition. It’s inevitable. This is especially true in an age where millennials are prone to quickly move on when a job doesn’t fit their needs or sensitivities. That doesn’t mean this new generation of hires isn’t worthy
Zinc promotes myoblast differentiation activating Zip7 transporter and Akt signalling pathway
Skeletal muscle is a heterogeneous, dynamic and plastic tissue, which comprises 40% of adult human body mass. Through contraction and relaxation, skeletal muscles provide movement and stability to the body. Besides the mechanical function, muscle tissue also
Non-traditional cup-plant crop as a prospective substitute for maize at biogas production
Biogas is a renewable fuel produced from the decomposition of organic materials at anaerobic digestion in special units known as biogas plants. The application of biogas is oriented to heat or electricity generation using the combustion process.
How to improve workers’ satisfaction: The promise of emotional intelligence and work engagement
There is an increased attention paid to which psychological factors help individuals to deal with their daily work-related demands so they feel healthier, happier, and more satisfied at their work. Job satisfaction is a multidimensional psychological response
Exploring early mechanotransduction responses
Mechanical stress plays a key role in cellular behaviour and fate, affecting the correct development and functionality of tissues and organs. Due to the complexity of the in vivo cellular environment, most mechanotransduction research relies on the
Proteins identified in the immune system of crayfish
Invertebrates characteristically only possess mechanisms of innate immunity, both cellular and humoral, that appear to be activated depending on the pathogens involved. These defense mechanisms are triggered by the activation of the pathogen recognition receptors (PRR). The
The dental nerve circulates in a canal within the mandible
The inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) is a sensitive branch of the trigeminal nerve, the 5th pair of cranial nerves. It has an intraosseous path in the mandible, inside the mandibular canal, where it is accompanied by lymphatic,
How processing types change the elemental composition of rice?
According to FAO – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, world’s rice production reached 501.2 million tonnes in 2016-17 season, which is related to rice being a staple for 7 billion people. Asia is the
Grisel’s syndrome linked to mycoplasma pneumoniae infection
Grisel’s syndrome is a no traumatic atlanto axial subluxation often linked to inflammatory conditions of the head and neck region. The subluxation involves the connection between the first and the second cervical vertebrae and is recognized to
Inside out: treating infants with gastroschisis
For many parents the first images of their baby on the ultrasound is a joyful time. How many fingers? How many toes? Is it a boy or a girl? For some families however, they are told that
Risk due to explosion of the tank with LPG
Accident events that lead to tank explosion include Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE), Mechanical Explosion (ME), Confined Explosion (CE) and Runaway Reaction (RR). Accidents that are accompanied by the explosion of the tank are distinguished by
HIV-1 alters mitochondria in neurons and contributes to HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders
Human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV) enters the brain during the initial stages of infection and can cause neurologic dysfunction. Despite the success of HIV treatment through combination antiretroviral therapy (ART), impaired neurocognitive function remains an important problem
Access to modified peptides with heterocycle backbones using combinatorial chemistry
Applications of peptides in medicinal chemistry have several inherent limitations which can be resolved by use of peptide-like molecules. The cleavage of amide bond by proteases, low permeability, rapid metabolic processing, excretion and unwanted side effects are
Granular aluminum oxide thin films for quantum technologies: electric transport and noise properties
Quantum computation is one of the most attracting research fields, due to the possibility of implementing computational machines much more performant than classical computers. In the last yeas, great progresses have been achieved both from a theoretical
Prevalence of cardiovascular disease in Bangladesh: Synthesis of evidence
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are among the leading causes of death globally and most deaths (80%) occur in low- and middle-income countries like Bangladesh. A significant increase in the prevalence (the number of people with CVD, divided by
Ganglioneuromatosis of the canine gallbladder
Ganglioneuromatosis (GN) is a rare, poorly demarcated, multinodular to diffuse, exuberant hyperplastic proliferation of ganglion cells and nerves of the autonomic nervous system. Human GN may occur anywhere in the alimentary tract from the oral cavity to
6 Reasons small businesses should outsource services
According to a recent Clutch survey, more than one-third of small businesses in the United States outsource at least one business process. More and more companies are using freelancers, consultants, and third-party services rather than hiring full-time
