Category Archives: Research
Mediterranean diet and liver steatosis: the importance of polyphenols
In November 2010 UNESCO officially recognized the Mediterranean diet as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and defines it as a “set of traditional practices, knowledge and skills passed on from generation to generation, providing a sense
Eye drops for preventing dry eye in adverse environments
Dry eye disease is a common chronic condition, affecting between 5% and 50% of the adult population in different parts of the world. Adverse environmental conditions, including low relative humidity and high airflow velocity, are recognised to
A novel estimation method for diffusion in biological membranes
Random walk of lipids and other molecules present in biological membranes is of great relevance in biology and medicine. The distance travelled by walking molecule depends on the geometrical characteristics of the trajectory. At the beginning of
Electrifying drug delivery
Most patients with chronic illnesses are treated with oral drugs and injections. These delivery methods are plagued by low drug efficacy and nonspecific side effects. In addition, studies estimate that as high as 60% of the patients
Nanofabrication of mechano-bactericidal surfaces
The adaptation of bacteria to survive in the presence of antibiotics and their ability to form biofilms on conventional antibacterial surfaces has led to an increase in persistent infections caused by resistant strains of bacteria. This presents
Spinal nerve involvement in early Guillain-Barré syndrome: the Haymaker and Kernohan’s legacy
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an acute-onset, immune-mediated disorder of the peripheral nervous system, which is currently divided into several subtypes based on electrodiagnostic, pathological and immunological criteria. GBS includes at least three disease patterns: acute inflammatory demyelinating
A stirring-free photoelectrochemical cell for solar hydrogen production
Direct conversion of solar energy to hydrogen via photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting is a promising approach to a sustainable-energy society, because hydrogen is storable, transportable, and can be converted to electricity without producing carbon dioxide. PEC cells
Chemical reactions speed up with hollow fluorescent carbon and gold nanoparticles
Gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) constitute one of the most interesting model systems in the area of heterogeneous catalysis. Au NP hybrids with hollow nanocages, alloyed nanoparticles and core-shell structure play important roles in harvesting light energy and
Transient imine directing groups for C–H functionalisation
In chemistry, ‘organic’ molecules are defined as having a carbon-based structure and are found in all living systems. They can also be designed and synthesised for application in numerous industries, for example as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, cosmetics, paints,
H+ and OH− in H2O
The effects of H+ and OH− on liquid H2O have attracted much attention by spectroscopic and computer simulation studies. In this work, we offer an alternative approach; from a differential solution thermodynamic. Namely, we use higher order
Alzheimer’s risk gene weakens brain cell’s garbage disposal system
APOE ε4 is the most common genetic risk factor for development of Alzheimer’s disease. Having two copies of this gene (one from the mother and one from the father) increases a person’s relative risk to as much
Hidden toxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles
Zinc Oxide (ZnO) is one of the most exploitable nanoparticles (NPs) in industrial and consumer products especially in cosmetics, food additives, pharmaceuticals, biosensors, photo electricity and rubber industry etc. Regarding their wide variety of applications, they constantly
Will older people use smart technologies designed to improve the quality of their lives?
Smart technology or gerontechnology devices or solutions, including telehealth, telecare, information and communication, and robotic options offer older adults throughout the world the promise of having more healthy, independent, comfortable, and active lives. This technology relies on
Melatonin play wonders in Zinc oxide nanoparticle induced toxicity
Over the past several decades, the field of nanotechnology has perceived an uplifting graph of achievements and developments. Among the principal nanoparticles contributing for the same, ZnO nanoparticles should be considered as the foremost. By having unique
Novel biophysical assay reveals that bacterial cell wall maintaining proteins change interaction conformation based on activity
Bacterial infections are increasingly difficult to treat with antibiotics due to antibiotic resistance. Knowledge on how of bacteria multiply needs to be profoundly expanded as a requirement for the development of new methods for the discovery of
Dental and temporomandibular joint pathology of the North American brown bear
Maxillae and mandibles of 393 North American brown bears (Ursus arctos) housed in the Museum of the North, University of Alaska, Fairbanks were examined macroscopically according to predefined criteria, with 204 specimens meeting inclusion criteria. The museum
A novel biomarker for oral cancer
Tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) is the most predominant form of oral cancer in developed countries with varying incidence in developing countries wherein diverse etiological factors such as chewing betel-quid comprising betel leaf, areca nut and slaked
Unveiling toxicity concerns of PEGylated reduced graphene oxide
Graphene, a 2D carbon material tagged as the “strongest material” that forms a honeycombed lattice structure has found profound application in biomedical field owing to its exciting physico-chemical properties. It has raised global acceptance and enthusiasm in
Osteoarthritis of the wrist: Improved understanding of wrist movements leads to novel advancement in wrist replacement surgery
Like every other joint in the body covered by cartilage, the wrist can develop osteoarthritis. Many treatments have been attempted including cutting sensory nerves to relieve pain, stiffen the wrist, partially removing some of the joint and,
Colorectal cancer and enteric neurons: Should tumors be nervous?
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most frequent types of cancer in the world and is associated with a high mortality rate with over 700.000 deaths per year. Throughout the past decades, the development of CRC
