Monthly Archives:September 2018
Novel biophysical assay reveals that bacterial cell wall maintaining proteins change interaction conformation based on activity
Bacterial infections are increasingly difficult to treat with antibiotics due to antibiotic resistance. Knowledge on how of bacteria multiply needs to be profoundly expanded as a requirement for the development of new methods for the discovery of
Dental and temporomandibular joint pathology of the North American brown bear
Maxillae and mandibles of 393 North American brown bears (Ursus arctos) housed in the Museum of the North, University of Alaska, Fairbanks were examined macroscopically according to predefined criteria, with 204 specimens meeting inclusion criteria. The museum
A novel biomarker for oral cancer
Tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) is the most predominant form of oral cancer in developed countries with varying incidence in developing countries wherein diverse etiological factors such as chewing betel-quid comprising betel leaf, areca nut and slaked
Unveiling toxicity concerns of PEGylated reduced graphene oxide
Graphene, a 2D carbon material tagged as the “strongest material” that forms a honeycombed lattice structure has found profound application in biomedical field owing to its exciting physico-chemical properties. It has raised global acceptance and enthusiasm in
Osteoarthritis of the wrist: Improved understanding of wrist movements leads to novel advancement in wrist replacement surgery
Like every other joint in the body covered by cartilage, the wrist can develop osteoarthritis. Many treatments have been attempted including cutting sensory nerves to relieve pain, stiffen the wrist, partially removing some of the joint and,
Colorectal cancer and enteric neurons: Should tumors be nervous?
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most frequent types of cancer in the world and is associated with a high mortality rate with over 700.000 deaths per year. Throughout the past decades, the development of CRC
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a life-threatening demyelinating disease of the central nervous system caused by reactivation of the virus JC (JCV). This condition is triggered by immunosuppression, most frequently associated with AIDS, lymphoprolioferative diseases or immunosuppressive
Iodinated trihalomethanes in waters: a new class of toxic disinfection by-products
Disinfection of water supplies started in the early 1900s to reduce risks to public health from pathogenic microorganisms. Chlorination is the most common disinfection practice, achieving effective primary disinfection and sufficient disinfection residual in drinking water distribution.
We are all different. Even when we look at saliva!
Saliva has increasingly been used as a diagnostic fluid since it is easier to collect and process than blood and it has similar diagnostic capabilities. Total protein profiles can be obtained from saliva by capillary electrophoresis and
