Electrically controlled insulin release
Stimuli responsive materials are promising for designing the next generation of drug delivery systems. Such materials would enable drugs to be released on-demand or in response to patient needs, specifically at the target site, minimizing side effects.
Aggregation Induced Emission tells us molecular aggregation processes
The aggregation-induced emission (AIE) is the phenomena that the fluorescence intensity is low in solution, the aggregated state shows strong emission. Conversion of the fluorescent properties depending on the aggregated states can also provide information on the
Noni leaf, black tea and Black cohosh encouraged bone growth in post-menopausal mammals
High intake of black tea and certain types of flavonoids were associated with lower risk of fracture-related hospitalizations in elderly women at high risk of fracture. Black tea consumption increased serum estradiol and prevented bone loss in
Emerging roles of cyclic nucleotide gated channels in plants
Plants are vulnerable to various biotic and abiotic stresses imposed in their respective growth environment. These stresses negatively affect the normal growth, development and productivity. Unlike animals, which can move to conditions conducive for growth and development;
Zooming in on the ‘big eaters’ in atherosclerosis: a key role for oxidation and cellular localization of fat
Our sedentary lifestyle combined with the enrichment of fat in our diet has led to an increase of diseases affecting the health of our cardiovascular system. Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death, with
Towards next-generation optimized personalized inhalers
Asthma is a chronic disease involving the airways in the lungs characterized by recurring attacks of panting and wheezing. Asthma affects about 300 million people and is a leading cause of hospitalization and ER costs for children
Erufosine increases RhoB expression in oral squamous carcinoma cells independent of its anticancer mechanism of action
Erufosine is an ether–lipid-derived synthetic compound belonging to the group of alkylphosphocholines (APCs). This chemotherapeutic agent exhibits pronounced anti-leukemic activity without affecting the normal hematopoiesis and exerts its influence by modulating signal transduction pathways in malignant tumor
14th International Conference and Exhibition on Nanomedicine and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology. Amsterdam, Netherlands. April 09-11, 2018
Conference Series Ltd organizes highly notable pharmaceutical conferences throughout the world. Currently we are bringing forth “14th International Conference and Exhibition on Nanomedicine and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology” (NanoMed 2018) scheduled to be held during April 09-11, 2018 at
A network of stuttering
Network science uses techniques from mathematics, computer science, and several other fields to study complex systems. Nodes are used to represent an individual in the system, and connections are placed between nodes that are related in some
Factors increasing mortality of the elderly following hip fracture surgery
Hip fracture is one of most common public health problems with significant financial burden on the patient and health care systems. Risk of mortality in elderly patients with several comorbidity is high especially during first year following
Neonatal programming of pesticide-induced neurodegeneration
Permethrin (PERM) is a pesticide of the pyrethroid class widely used in agriculture to protect crops and in general its main application is as insect repellent. It is also a component of many creams against skin diseases
Chemical synthesis of 12-HHT and related metabolites derived from polyunsaturated fatty acids
Collaboration of organic chemistry and biology has successfully developed a new area of research. Science of metabolites derived from polyunsaturated fatty acids by COX or LOX is one of successful examples. These metabolites are chemical mediators that
The aged immune system in multiple sclerosis: focus on B cells
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord. A chronic inflammatory reaction causes breakdown of myelin surrounding the axons, leading to a disturbed transmission of nerve impulses. Symptoms of MS include
Are school-based interventions effective in preventing traffic accidents?
According to the World Health Organization, more than one million people die every year on the world’s roads, and another 20 to 50 million get injured because of traffic accidents. Sadly, traffic accidents are the first cause
The smart light modulators of the scarab beetle Chrysina gloriosa
Many insects own a tessellated carapace with bumps, pits or indentations. Little is known on the physical properties of these geometric variations, and biological functions are unknown or still debated. Beetles from the genus Chrysina show vivid
Scientists don’t have to travel alone; solutions can come from the crowd
Science is sometimes perceived as a lonely affair where a lone genius strives to break the code that will unlock hidden knowledge deep inside the data. Without question the contributions of great scientists are of value, but
Cuba responds to Ebola
The first known case of Ebola virus disease appeared in the West African country of Guinea In December 2013. By September of 2014, over 1900 deaths from Ebola had been reported in the region. The United Nations
Arabinoxylan rice bran (Biobran) for the treatment of Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) has infected approximately 150 million people world-wide (about 3% of the world population) and causes approximately 700,000 deaths each year. It has been shown to be a causal factor of liver cirrhosis, scarring
Cases of trephination in ancient Armenia skulls
Trepanation of the cranial vault, one of the most intriguing paleoneurosurgical techniques. Trepanation has garnered intense interest, because it represents an early form of cranial surgery practiced well before the advent of modern medicine. Trepanning seems to
Are there genetically modified animals in the supermarket?
Animal breeders have used selective breeding, a form of directed evolution, since animals were first domesticated. Using this approach, individual animals are chosen to be parents of the next generation because they exhibit a desirable trait or
