20-Jan-2025 Stray DNA fragments challenge CRISPR precision King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) Simple fixes of unintended large genetic insertions uncovered in genome editing offer improved safety and reliability. Journal Communications Biology
20-Jan-2025 Free radical scavenging activity of cymbopogon citratus (stapf) and evaluation of its antiproliferative effect on MG-63 human osteosarcoma cells Xia & He Publishing Inc. In the etiology of a large number of metabolic disorders, free radicals are involved in the first line, in particular in the physiopathology of cancers. This interventional study aimed to evaluate in vitro the DPPH radical scavenging activity of a hydroalcoholic extract of Cymbopogon citratus (HAECC) and its antiproliferative activity in human osteosarcoma. Journal Cancer Screening and Prevention
20-Jan-2025 Fluorescent guidance: A leap in bladder cancer surgery Maximum Academic Press Researchers have introduced an innovative surgical technique for treating bladder cancer that could revolutionize the field of urological oncology. Journal UroPrecision
20-Jan-2025 3D printed surgical guides for cardiovascular surgeries Vrije Universiteit Brussel Ida Anna Cappello of the Heart Rhythm Management Centre of the University Hospital Brussels (VUB) has made significant strides in the field of biomedical engineering by developing innovative 3D printed surgical guides for cardiovascular procedures. Her research, conducted in close collaboration with cardiologists and cardiac surgeons, holds the potential to revolutionize surgical accuracy in complex heart surgeries. Journal Journal of Clinical Medicine
17-Jan-2025 A simple model for an intricate, ever-evolving structure Chan Zuckerberg Biohub New research, published recently in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, uncovers the unique dynamics governing the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)’s evolution and addresses the long-standing mystery of just how this organelle sustains life at the cellular level, with implications for understanding disease. Journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
17-Jan-2025 “Louvers” on the SPARC fusion device should exhaust gases as hot as a star DOE/US Department of Energy New studies have found that using louvers at the bottom of a fusion device creates local conditions that can reduce the temperature of the edge plasma, ensuring the plasma is not hot enough to damage the device. Specifically, the louvers allow the hot plasma to “detach” from the walls of the device, spreading out the heat. The work, on the SPARC machine, aids in progress toward fusion energy production. Journal Nuclear Fusion
17-Jan-2025 Comparison of a new noninvasive Jos CVD risk app and ASCVD estimator plus app for prediction of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk in Sub-Saharan African adult populations Xia & He Publishing Inc. Various risk engines exist for predicting future cardiovascular disease. We developed a noninvasive cardiovascular disease risk app which appeared to work well for us without need for invasive tests. This is an attempt to compare its predictive accuracy with an already existing widely used risk engine. Journal Exploratory Research and Hypothesis in Medicine
17-Jan-2025 New noninvasive technique identifies animal species in historical parchments Intelligent Computing A groundbreaking study by researchers from the University of Namur, Belgium introduces a novel, contactless method for identifying animal species used in historical parchment manuscripts, an essential aspect of cultural heritage studies. Traditionally, species identification has been performed using slightly invasive methods, but this innovative classification model instead uses reflectance spectrophotometry, covering the ultraviolet, visible and near-infrared spectra, combined with machine learning for data analysis. This research was published Oct. 17 in Intelligent Computing, a Science Partner Journal, in an article titled “Animal Species Identification in Historical Parchments by Continuous Wavelet Transform–Convolutional Neural Network Classifier Applied to Ultraviolet–Visible–Near-Infrared Spectroscopic Data.” Journal Intelligent Computing
17-Jan-2025 Trends and outcomes of twin births in Southwest Nigeria: A 14-year retrospective cohort study Xia & He Publishing Inc. The study aimed to analyze the prevalence, trends, and outcomes of twin pregnancies in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, over two distinct periods. Journal Exploratory Research and Hypothesis in Medicine
17-Jan-2025 Rhodoliths found in a surprise location King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) A chance discovery on the Palmyra Atoll in the tropical central Pacific enables researchers to take a close look at coralline algae ecosystems. Journal Aquatic Conservation Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems
