Daily Archives:February 7, 2016
Diagnosis of small cell lung carcinoma metastases
Cancer is defined by unscheduled cellular growth and metastatic spread into other organs of the body. Tumor cells gain their capacities form genetic alterations, also known as mutations, leading to altered protein functions and signaling pathways. Tumors
Improved antibody selection with assisting plasmid
When the human body is invaded by foreign molecules, the immune system will be activated to fight against these intruders. This is done with the help of antibodies which act as the defence force of our body.
Origin of photosynthesis: Is photosynthetic ability present in Actinobacteria?
The origin of photosynthesis, which sustains most life on earth, by converting light energy from the sun into chemical energy for plants, animals and other organism, remains an important unresolved problem in the history of life. Besides
Citing in science
A common way to measure the quality of academic research is counting how frequently it is cited. Citation counts are used in making decisions, including hiring and promotion, awarding grants, evaluating academic departments, and purchasing journals. To
Unusual behavior of benzoic acid at low temperature
Molecules of benzoic acid form dimers in the crystal, which is doubly hydrogen bonded through the carboxylic COOH groups (Fig. 1.). Since the left and right site of the dimer are fully equivalent, the protons “do not
Valproic acid treatment for brain tumors
Tumors arising in the brain represent only 2% of all cancers diagnosed in the United States with 23,000 new cases and 14,000 deaths annually. The World Health Organisation (WHO) classifies brain tumors from grade 1 to grade
Markers that predict treatment response to inhaled corticosteroids in children with asthma
Asthma is a common chronic condition caused by inflammation in the tubes that pass air in and out of the lungs. When asthma is poorly controlled, children cannot breathe normally, cannot play and exercise, and may have
