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09/10/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Human glioma (cancer) cells can be destroyed with baicalein flavonoid from Scutellaria baicalensis
In a study, researchers from Qingdao University‘s School of Basic Medicine revealed that baicalein, a flavonoid present in Scutellaria spp., can potentially be used in cancer therapy. The results of their study were published in The American Journal for Chinese Medicine. Baicalein is a natural flavonoid that has exhibited anti-cancer activity. However, the molecular mechanism for this […]
07/23/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Tracking eye movement is better than vocabulary tests for assessing people with severe forms of autism, say researchers
Autism is a complex neurological disorder that affects how a person socializes with others, causing problems in communication and interaction. The latest estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that nearly one in 54 children in the U.S. has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Given its prevalence, early diagnosis is important, so those with the condition […]
06/08/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Remdesivir shows “limited benefit” during trial, so why did the FDA approve it?
Remdesivir, the wonder drug touted to treat the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), showed a “limited benefit” in a large trial involving patients exhibiting moderate symptoms. Gilead Sciences released the initial findings of its phase 3 trial Tuesday, saying that remdesivir “improved clinical outcomes by several different measures,” in a statement. A phase 3 trial involves testing the drug on a […]
05/20/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Scientists developing a new mask that traps and kills coronavirus on contact
Scientists from the University of Kentucky have received a grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a medical face mask that would capture and deactivate the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) on contact. The research team, led by engineering professor Dibakar Bhattacharyya, will be working with the university’s Center of Membrane Sciences and with other collaborators to make these […]
05/08/2020
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By Ralph Flores
AT&T’s Project AirGig makes sure you can never avoid being blasted by radiation
Project AirGig is an AT&T-led initiative that promises to deliver fast internet service by using existing power lines. According to Hank Kafka, vice president for access architecture and standards at AT&T, while Project AirGig is still under development, the company is working with vendors and technology partners to make the initiative a complementary technology to […]
03/09/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Is your office making you bad at your job? If the buildings have poor ventilation, maybe so
Feeling warm and stuffy after a long day’s work? It’s not just you – scientists have found that your brain fog might be caused by the office itself. Specifically, it’s the recirculated air in the office that muddles your thinking. A report by the New York Times reveals that indoor air plays a significant role […]
02/19/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Scientists are getting closer to creating artificial photosynthesis with new dual-atom catalyst which will help them harvest solar energy
Researchers from the US and China have developed new ways of harvesting and storing renewable energy through artificial photosynthesis. In their study, they described how synthesizing a new, dual-form catalyst can serve as the platform for artificial photosynthesis — a concept that generates much interest, given how plants can convert energy more efficiently. The current study […]
01/23/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Exploring the use of natural products as alternatives to chemical herbicides
Researchers from the University of Samarra in Iraq looked at the potential of plant extracts as natural alternatives to herbicides. They published their work in the Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine In agriculture, weeds are a significant factor when it comes to determining production. Current practices for managing weeds often include synthetic weedicides, which negatively affect the […]
11/13/2019
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By Ralph Flores
After lithium-ion batteries, the next step is… sodium-ion batteries?
The world’s running on batteries – lithium-ion batteries, to be precise. Over the past 20 years, global production for lithium has tripled, with lithium-ion batteries found in many of today’s technological devices – from smartphones to pacemakers, and even cars. Despite their long list of real-world applications, lithium-ion batteries are still limited in what they can […]
10/21/2019
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By Ralph Flores
How can a small patch of printed material fool A.I. surveillance?
This one’s for sci-fi lovers: A team of machine learning researchers from KU Leuven in Belgium found a simple hack to trick surveillance systems into thinking that a person is invisible. In their paper, which they presented in this year’s Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, the team revealed how wearing a colorful printed patch no […]
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