Investigation of the largest rigid shape that can be moved through a circular hallway of unit width with an arbitrary turn angle
Read More...Modeling the moving sofas in circular hallways using geometric methods
Investigation of the largest rigid shape that can be moved through a circular hallway of unit width with an arbitrary turn angle
Read More...Visualizing black holes and wormholes through raytracing
The authors visualized black holes and wormholes using code and ray-tracing programs.
Read More...The effect of calcium on mealworm iron metabolism
The authors looked at the impact of calcium on iron absorption in mealworms, hypothesizing that calcium would inhibit iron absorption.
Read More...Initiating astrocyte to neuron transdifferentiation via miR-124a: implications in neurodegenerative disease
The authors looked at whether they could induce the formation of new neurons from astrocytes via the upregulation of a microRNA (miR-124a). They found that upregulation of miR-124a started transdifferentiation of neurons, but was not enough to lead to full conversion of astrocytes to neurons.
Read More...SeniorConnect: A low-cost, app-based real-time alert system to connect seniors with their caregivers
The authors design and test an easy-to-use and cost-effective mobile app-based alert system to help senior citizens rapidly communicate with caregivers in emergencies or when in need of assistance.
Read More...Citrate and lactate drive glioblastoma progression via activation of tumor-associated macrophages
The authors looked at the impact of citrate and lactate on glioblastoma progression. Their results provide important insights for future immunotherapies aimed at treating glioblastoma.
Read More...Effect of environmental factors on bacterial flora of normal human skin
The authors looked how different working conditions impacted the microbiome of the human skin.
Read More...Effects of common supplements on human platelet aggregation in vitro
There is a need for safe and effective therapies to prevent platelet aggregation associated with cardiovascular diseases. Prabhakar and Prabhakar test to see whether dietary supplements claiming to reduce cardiovascular disease risk will affect aggregation of human platelets.
Read More...Temporal characterization of electroencephalogram slowing activity types
The authors use machine learning to analyze electroencephalogram data and identify slowing patterns that can indicate undetected disorders like epilepsy or dementia
Read More...Survival analysis in cardiovascular epidemiology: nexus between heart disease and mortality
In 2021, over 20 million people died from cardiovascular diseases, highlighting the need for a deeper understanding of factors influencing heart failure outcomes. This study examined multiple variables affecting mortality after heart failure, using random forest models to identify time, serum creatinine, and ejection fraction as key predictors. These findings could contribute to personalized medicine, improving survival rates by tailoring treatment strategies for heart failure patients.
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