Daily Archives:October 26, 2015
Mitochondrial activity is different in different sub-regions of the human amniotic membrane
What is the first image a human being probably sees? Provided a fetus could see, it would see the inner lining of the uterus, the so called amniotic membrane. The amniotic membrane consists of two layers, the
Interaction of boron nitride nanotubes with living cells
Over the past decade, nanomaterials gained significant interest in medical and biomedical research due to their unique properties such as optical, magnetic, electronic and mechanical. These unusual properties make them particularly attractive for their investigation in biomedical
Getting time to decide about dying
jeopardi细胞经历许多挑战ze normal functions; many are routine physiologic fluctuations that require minor adaptations. However, some assaults disrupt cell metabolism so significantly that cell survival is at risk if major adjustments are not made
Tests for biochemical detection of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae
Multidrug resistance (MDR) to antibiotic in bacteria is becoming now a major issue worldwide. Its development worldwide may comprise the efficacy of the modern medicine such as transplantation, heavy surgery or hospitalization in intensive care units. Therefore,
Connecting neural and communication processes during teamwork
Teamwork is fundamental to accomplishing a variety of human tasks and occurs in a variety of contexts such as medical, sports, and military settings, because when people work as a team, they can accomplish more than when
Yeasts have a toolbox for modification of hyaluronan
Hyaluronan, or hyaluronic acid, is a high molecular weight polysaccharide, which is abundant in the extracellular matrix of soft connective tissues, and is an important constituent of humans’ body. Molecules of hyaluronan play many biological roles. Enzymes,
Mixed effects of electronic health records on low income adults with diabetes
Since the passage of major acts by Congress, the federal government has offered large financial incentives for healthcare providers practicing in office clinics to increase their use of electronic health records (EHR) when caring for patients. Although
The potential in your pond
First described over 300 years ago, Euglena gracilis, is a single celled algae found in puddles and ponds around the world. This little organism is finding uses from foods to fuels and is even scheduled to be
Increased microbial butanol tolerance
One exciting frontier in biofuel research is boosting production yields. Biofuels are produced using biological processes, usually from agricultural raw materials such as sugar, starch or oil. Currently the biofuel industry is dominated by ethanol production, but
Smart tumor suppression via intracellularly delivered drug
With the rapid metabolism of tumor cells, the microenvironments of tumor tissue and cells present acidity, while the pH maintains at about 7.4 in normal extracellular matrices and blood. In detail, the extracellular pH in tumor tissue
