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The Next Generation Of Anticorrosion Technology – Jianguo Wang, AnCatt

The Next Generation Of Anticorrosion Technology – Jianguo Wang, AnCatt

The Next Generation Of Anticorrosion Technology – Jianguo Wang, AnCatt

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https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA387

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Corrosion, the gradual destruction of metals, is a significant physical and economic problem worldwide. Traditional heavy metal-based coatings used to protect metals are now viewed negatively due to their impact on the environment. Research led by Jianguo Wang of AnCatt Inc reveals why ion-barrier coatings are the next generation of anticorrosion coating technology.
 

 

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Saving Primates We Need to Act Before It’s Too Late – Drs Alejandro Estrada and Paul A Garber

Saving Primates We Need to Act Before It’s Too Late – Drs Alejandro Estrada and Paul A Garber

Saving Primates We Need to Act Before It’s Too Late – Drs Alejandro Estrada and Paul A Garber

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‘Impending extinction crisis of the world’s primates: Why primates matter’, from Science Advances

https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.1600946

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Nonhuman primates (prosimians, monkeys, and apes) are our closest biological relatives, and they offer critical insights into our evolution, biology and behaviour. Yet, unsustainable human activities are now the major force driving these animals to extinction. Primatologists Dr Alejandro Estrada and Dr Paul A. Garber, based at the National Autonomous University of Mexico and at the University of Illinois-Urbana, respectively want to bring attention to the multiple factors affecting the primate extinction crisis worldwide.
 

 

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Understanding Brain Function, Cognition, and Emotion in Psychopathology- Professor Christine Larson, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Understanding Brain Function, Cognition, and Emotion in Psychopathology- Professor Christine Larson, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Understanding Brain Function, Cognition, and Emotion in Psychopathology- Professor Christine Larson, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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Mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders significantly impact on the quality of life of sufferers, their physical health and psycho-social functioning. Given the high prevalence and extent of impairment inflicted on affected individuals, the economic cost to public health is substantial. Professor Christine Larson at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA, seeks to identify new and more effective targets for intervention by better understanding the relationship between brain function, cognitive processing, and emotion.
 

 

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Predicting Mortality in Kidney Disease: A New Nutritional Risk Index – Professor Eiichiro Kanda, Kawasaki Medical School

Predicting Mortality in Kidney Disease: A New Nutritional Risk Index – Professor Eiichiro Kanda, Kawasaki Medical School

Predicting Mortality in Kidney Disease: A New Nutritional Risk Index – Professor Eiichiro Kanda, Kawasaki Medical School

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This SciPod is a summary of the paper ‘A new nutritional risk index for predicting mortality in hemodialysis patients: Nationwide cohort study’, published in PLOS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0214524

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According to the World Health Organisation, between 5 and 10 million people die globally of kidney disease each year. There has been an important shift towards recognising chronic kidney disease (CKD) as a major public health problem that requires early management. Protein energy wasting is a maladaptive metabolic state resulting in severe malnutrition and one of the major causes of CKD-related deaths. Professor Eiichiro Kanda at Kawasaki Medical School and his colleagues have established a risk index that predicts the patients undergoing haemodialysis who are at most risk for developing protein energy wasting and, potentially, death.
 

 

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Four Countries Hold the Key to Primate Conservation – Drs Alejandro Estrada and Paul A Garber

Four Countries Hold the Key to Primate Conservation – Drs Alejandro Estrada and Paul A Garber

Four Countries Hold the Key to Primate Conservation – Drs Alejandro Estrada and Paul A Garber

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This SciPod is a summary of the papers ‘Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation of Tree Fruit Crops: Methods, Progress, and Challenges’, from Frontiers in Plant Science, and ‘Production and characterization of transgenic Citrus plants carrying p35 anti-apoptotic gene’ from Scientia Horticulturae.

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Primatologists Dr Alejandro Estrada and Dr Paul A. Garber, based at the National Autonomous University of Mexico and the University of Illinois-Urbana, investigate the social, economic and political factors that have contributed to primate population decline in Brazil, Madagascar, Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The researchers argue that unless change is immediately implemented, many primate species will go extinct.
 

 

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Harnessing Genetics for Sustainable Fruit Production – Dr Vladimir Orbovic, University of Florida

Harnessing Genetics for Sustainable Fruit Production – Dr Vladimir Orbovic, University of Florida

Harnessing Genetics for Sustainable Fruit Production – Dr Vladimir Orbovic, University of Florida

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This SciPod is a summary of the papers ‘Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation of Tree Fruit Crops: Methods, Progress, and Challenges’, from Frontiers in Plant Science, and ‘Production and characterization of transgenic Citrus plants carrying p35 anti-apoptotic gene’ from Scientia Horticulturae.

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People are becoming increasingly aware about the health benefits of eating a diet that’s rich in fruit and nuts. However, farmers are struggling to meet the increasing demand, due to crop damage caused by climate change and emerging plant diseases. As a solution, Dr Vladimir Orbovic, based at the University of Florida, develops and evaluates new methods to manipulate the genetic make-up of plants to rapidly create resilient crops for sustainable future.

 

 

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Combatting Corrosion in Heating and Cooling Systems – Dr Oliver Opel, West-Coast University of Applied Sciences

Combatting Corrosion in Heating and Cooling Systems – Dr Oliver Opel, West-Coast University of Applied Sciences

Combatting Corrosion in Heating and Cooling Systems – Dr Oliver Opel, West-Coast University of Applied Sciences

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This SciPod is a summary of paper ‘Corrosion in Heating and Cooling Water Circuits – A Field Study’ in Energy Procedia.’ https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2018.11.042 

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Water heating and cooling systems have become incredibly efficient in recent years, but unfortunately, their pipes and components provide ideal environments for corrosion. Dr Oliver Opel at the West Coast University of Applied Sciences in Germany explores the reasons why this corrosion problem appears to be growing. His team’s work could soon provide engineers with updated techniques to tackle corrosion in modern heating and cooling systems, which could prove critical in ensuring that new, energy-efficient buildings continue to operate smoothly.

 

 

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Transforming How Life Science Is Taught – The PULSE Working Group

Transforming How Life Science Is Taught – The PULSE Working Group

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Science education is critical to prepare students for the world and jobs of the future, yet many institutions in the United States are using outdated educational models to teach science. The PULSE working group is a team of educators and administrators working to shift the culture of biology departments for stronger student outcomes in the life sciences.
 

 

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Biological Control In The Light Of Contemporary Evolution-Dr Peter McEvoy

Biological Control In The Light Of Contemporary Evolution-Dr Peter McEvoy

Biological Control In The Light Of Contemporary Evolution-Dr Peter McEvoy

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This SciPod is a summary of the paper ‘Monitoring of microbially mediated corrosion and scaling processes using redox potential measurements’ in Bioelectrochemistry 97, 137 144.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioelechem.2013.11.004

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‘Biological control’ refers to the practice of controlling invasive pest populations by introducing their natural enemies into an ecosystem. Although biological control can reduce reliance on toxic chemicals and protect natural ecosystems, this approach is not without its challenges. Dr Peter McEvoy and his colleagues at Oregon State University discovered that certain biological control organisms show unexpectedly fast rates of evolution, which can lead to unforeseen impacts on ecosystems and agriculture. These scientists believe that it is time to develop an all-embracing theory to help assess the evolutionary potential of biological control organisms that may influence the efficacy and safety of future introduction programs.
 

 

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Monitoring Corrosion in Aquifer Thermal Storage Systems – Dr Oliver Opel, University of Applied Sciences Heide Germany

Monitoring Corrosion in Aquifer Thermal Storage Systems – Dr Oliver Opel, University of Applied Sciences Heide Germany

Monitoring Corrosion in Aquifer Thermal Storage Systems – Dr Oliver Opel, University of Applied Sciences Heide Germany

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This SciPod is a summary of the paper ‘Monitoring of microbially mediated corrosion and scaling processes using redox potential measurements’ in Bioelectrochemistry 97, 137 144.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioelechem.2013.11.004

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Corrosion and scaling processes in water heating and cooling systems can create the need for hugely costly repairs. Until now, however, techniques to monitor the extent of the damage they inflict have been severely limited. In a 2013 study, Dr Oliver Opel and his colleagues at Leuphana University of Luenburg in Germany made significant strides towards tackling the issue by devising a method to accurately monitor corrosion and scaling in a large aquifer thermal storage system. Their technique was based on an easily determinable value named the redox potential.
 

 

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Plugging Into The Nervous System – Professor Dominique Durand, Case Western Reserve University

Plugging Into The Nervous System – Professor Dominique Durand, Case Western Reserve University

Plugging Into The Nervous System – Professor Dominique Durand, Case Western Reserve University

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https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA407

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New advances in neural engineering have led to devices that can be operated using the nerves of the user, but the effectiveness and safety of these devices over long periods of use is a key concern. Professor Dominique Durand, Director of the Neural Engineering Center at Case Western Reserve University, leads a team of scientists looking to improve neuroprosthetics through developing new methods of interfacing with the nervous system.

 

 

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Unravelling The Mysteries Of Quantum Cosmology – Dr Peter Evans, University Of Queensland

Unravelling The Mysteries Of Quantum Cosmology – Dr Peter Evans, University Of Queensland

Unravelling The Mysteries Of Quantum Cosmology – Dr Peter Evans, University Of Queensland

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https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA401

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Despite many years of research aiming to unite quantum mechanics with cosmological theories, researchers in fields across physics and philosophy remain in disagreement about a solution. Now, Dr Peter Evans at the University of Queensland sheds new light on the debate. He argues that on quantum scales, the idea of cause and effect does not need to follow the one-way passage of time, as we understand it. If correct, his theories could dispel some of the most puzzling mysteries of quantum theory – a significant step forward in understanding the true nature of the universe.
 

 

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Overdiagnosis And Overtreatment Of Human Cancers – Professor Wendy Rogers, Macquarie University

Overdiagnosis And Overtreatment Of Human Cancers – Professor Wendy Rogers, Macquarie University

Overdiagnosis And Overtreatment Of Human Cancers – Professor Wendy Rogers, Macquarie University

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This SciPod is a summary of the paper ‘Ethical issues raised by thyroid cancer overdiagnosis: A matter for public health?’ from Bioethics, a Wiley journal: https://doi.org/10.1111/bioe.12383

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As we develop ever more complex medical diagnostic tools and tests with ever increasing sensitivity, detection of disease becomes quicker and easier. However, recent work by Professor Wendy Rogers at Macquarie University in Australia and her team of international colleagues shows that the early detection of some cancers is not as beneficial as we might first think. Their work looks at the negative impact on patients and healthcare services when conditions are overdiagnosed, and they consider the complicated ethical issues surrounding this.
 

 

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An Education in Sustainability Achieving a Climate-Neutral University – Dr Oliver Opel, West-Coast University of Applied Sciences

An Education in Sustainability Achieving a Climate-Neutral University – Dr Oliver Opel, West-Coast University of Applied Sciences

An Education in Sustainability Achieving a Climate-Neutral University – Dr Oliver Opel, West-Coast University of Applied Sciences

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This SciPod is a summary of paper ‘Climate-neutral and sustainable campus Leuphana University of Leuneburg’, from Energy

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2017.08.039

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Dr Oliver Opel of the West-Coast University of Applied Sciences in Germany reports on how Leuphana University was transformed into a climate-neutral and environmentally sustainable campus. In the face of accelerating climate change, this exemplary case study provides guidance to other universities and institutions that also wish to become leaders in climate action.

 

 

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Unsustainable global consumer demands drive primate extinction – Dr Alejandro Estrada and Dr Paul A Garber

Unsustainable global consumer demands drive primate extinction – Dr Alejandro Estrada and Dr Paul A Garber

Unsustainable global consumer demands drive primate extinction – Dr Alejandro Estrada and Dr Paul A Garber

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This SciPod is a summary of the paper ‘Expanding global commodities trade and consumption place the world’s primates at risk of extinction’, from PeerJ. https://peerj.com/articles/7068/

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Global market demands for forest-risk commodities such as soy, palm oil, beef, rubber, metals, minerals, gemstones and fossil fuels from Central and South America, Africa and Asia have increased significantly over the past 20 years, representing over four trillion US dollars in 2016 alone. Driven by the over-consumption of a small number of consumer nations, this global trade is responsible for the permanent conversion of native forests into monocultures and pastures, leading to polluted, fragmented and degraded habitats that are unsuitable for wildlife.

 

 

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The Health-e Babies App for Socially Disadvantaged Women: Embracing Technology to Improve Health Literacy

The Health-e Babies App for Socially Disadvantaged Women: Embracing Technology to Improve Health Literacy

The Health-e Babies App for Socially Disadvantaged Women: Embracing Technology to Improve Health Literacy

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This SciPod is a summary of the paper ‘The Health-e Babies Appfor antenatal education: Feasibility for socially disadvantaged women’ from PLOS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0194337

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Over the past few years, there has been an explosion in the number of applications – more commonly known as apps – that can be used on mobile phones. Vicki Clifton, Julia Dalton, Dianne Rodger, Michael Wilmore, Andrew Skuse, Sal Humphreys, and Margarita Flabouris, based at the Mater Research Institute and the University of Adelaide have developed Health-e Babies, a new pregnancy app for expecting mothers from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. Their work provides important insights into overcoming the challenges associated with providing information using new technologies to groups most in need of health education.
 

 

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Understanding Wildfire Effects to Inform Better Forest Management – Dr Bianca Eskelson, University of British Columbia

Understanding Wildfire Effects to Inform Better Forest Management – Dr Bianca Eskelson, University of British Columbia

Understanding Wildfire Effects to Inform Better Forest Management – Dr Bianca Eskelson, University of British Columbia

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Forest wildfires are increasing in frequency and severity across the globe, and this trend is expected to continue as climate change worsens. However, measuring the impacts of wildfire on forest ecosystems is extremely difficult. Dr Bianca Eskelson from the University of British Columbia and her colleagues at the United States Forest Service utilise vast datasets and investigate conditions before and after wildfires, to quantify their immediate and long-term effects on forest ecosystems. The team’s research is improving our understanding of the effects of forest wildfires to inform better forest management.
 

 

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Immune Control of Initiation and Progression of Atherosclerosis – Dr Elena V Galkina, Eastern Virginia Medical School

Immune Control of Initiation and Progression of Atherosclerosis – Dr Elena V Galkina, Eastern Virginia Medical School

Immune Control of Initiation and Progression of Atherosclerosis – Dr Elena V Galkina, Eastern Virginia Medical School

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Atherosclerosis is a global health issue. Atherosclerosis is a multifactorial chronic inflammatory disease characterised by the accumulation of modified lipoproteins and immune cells in the aortic wall, vascular dysfunction, low-grade chronic inflammation, and formation of dangerous atherosclerotic plaques within the medium and large size vessels. Atherosclerosis is a prominent cause of cardiovascular diseases and mortality in many countries and this disease is closely associated with type 2 diabetes. Dr Elena Galkina, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Cell Biology at Eastern Virginia Medical School, USA, has been working to determine the immune processes involved in an attempt to identify much-needed novel therapies.

 

 

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Killers and Builders: The Diverse Roles of Our Immune System – Dr Luca Parisi, University of Milan

Killers and Builders: The Diverse Roles of Our Immune System – Dr Luca Parisi, University of Milan

Killers and Builders: The Diverse Roles of Our Immune System – Dr Luca Parisi, University of Milan

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This SciPod is a summary of the paper ‘Macrophage polarization in chronic inflammatory diseases: killers or builders’, published in the Journal of Immunology Research, a Hindawi journal. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/8917804

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Immune cells known as macrophages  defend the body from infections by killing invading microbes. However, they are also capable of repairing and remodelling tissue after infection or injury. The balance of ‘killing’ and ‘building’ macrophages is carefully controlled in the body, but can be skewed at sites of chronic inflammation, such as tumours. In a recent review, Dr Luca Parisi and his colleagues at the University of Milan and the University of Insubria in Italy, examine the role of these versatile immune cells in chronic disease.

 

 

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Recycling Braking Energy Using Big Data for Efficient Electric Cars – Dr Ronghui Zhang, Sun Yat-sen University

Recycling Braking Energy Using Big Data for Efficient Electric Cars – Dr Ronghui Zhang, Sun Yat-sen University

Recycling Braking Energy Using Big Data for Efficient Electric Cars – Dr Ronghui Zhang, Sun Yat-sen University

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This SciPod is a summary of the paper ‘Energy Recovery Strategy Numerical Simulation for Dual Axle Drive Pure Electric Vehicle Based on Motor Loss Model and Big Data Calculation’ in Complexity, a Hindawi journal. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/4071743

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Electric vehicles may be championed as an essential component of a decarbonised economy, but there is still a long road ahead before they can become widely accessible to all drivers. Dr Ronghui Zhang and colleagues at Sun Yat-sen University in China are exploring one way in which this transition could be accelerated, through more sophisticated techniques for recycling the abundant energy released in braking. With the smart use of big data, the researchers believe that the amount of energy recaptured in this process can be maximised, without sacrificing the safety or comfort of the driver.

 

 

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Diabetes and Oral Health: Maximising Patient Well-Being – Dr Luca Fiorillo, University of Messina

Diabetes and Oral Health: Maximising Patient Well-Being – Dr Luca Fiorillo, University of Messina

Diabetes and Oral Health: Maximising Patient Well-Being – Dr Luca Fiorillo, University of Messina

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This SciPod is a summary of the paper ‘Diabetes: Oral Health Related Quality of Life and Oral Alterations’, from BioMed Research International, a Hindawi journal. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/5907195

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Diabetes is a chronic condition that also appears to impact on the oral health of patients. The major oral effect initiated by the development of diabetes is periodontal disease, better known as gum disease. Dr Luca Fiorillo and his colleagues at the University of Messina, Italy, have conducted an in-depth literature review to improve our understanding of the effects of diabetes on the oral health of patients, exploring further the effects of diabetes and its relationship with oral immunity, and how to maximise the quality of life of sufferers.
 

 

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Understanding the Antioxidant Boom: Trend or Treatment? – Dr Andy Wai Kan Yeung, University of Hong Kong

Understanding the Antioxidant Boom: Trend or Treatment? – Dr Andy Wai Kan Yeung, University of Hong Kong

Understanding the Antioxidant Boom: Trend or Treatment? – Dr Andy Wai Kan Yeung, University of Hong Kong

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This SciPod is a summary of the paper ‘Antioxidants: Scientific Literature Landscape Analysis’, published in Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, a Hindawi journal. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/8278454

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Recent studies have suggested that dietary intake of antioxidants could reduce the risk of diseases including coronary heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. These studies are based on a long history of research into antioxidants, stretching back to the 1950s. In a recent review, Dr Andy Wai Kan Yeung at the University of Hong Kong and his colleagues examine the growth of the recent scientific literature concerning antioxidants to better understand how the scientific focus on these potential therapeutic molecules has changed over time.

 

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The Brain, The Body And Mathematics – Dr Korbinian Moeller, Leibniz – Institut Für Wissensmedien

The Brain, The Body And Mathematics – Dr Korbinian Moeller, Leibniz – Institut Für Wissensmedien

The Brain, The Body And Mathematics – Dr Korbinian Moeller, Leibniz – Institut Für Wissensmedien

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Dr Korbinian Moeller and a team of researchers at the Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien are endeavouring to identify the cognitive and neuronal processes underpinning an individual’s mathematical ability, by exploring the concept of embodied numerical training.
 

 

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Lifting Brain Fog – Professor Etienne Sibille and Professor James Cook

Lifting Brain Fog – Professor Etienne Sibille and Professor James Cook

Lifting Brain Fog – Professor Etienne Sibille and Professor James Cook

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Effective treatments for cognitive dysfunction, such as declines in memory and other mental faculties often associated with depression or old age, may be within reach, according to Professor Etienne Sibille at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the University of Toronto, Canada. Professor Sibille has shown for the first time that newly synthesised compounds targeting GABA receptors improve specific types of memory in mice, opening the door to the development of effective new pharmacological options.
 

 

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A Holistic Approach to Improving Dairy Farming – Dr Amber Adams-Progar, Washington State University

A Holistic Approach to Improving Dairy Farming – Dr Amber Adams-Progar, Washington State University

A Holistic Approach to Improving Dairy Farming – Dr Amber Adams-Progar, Washington State University

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Dairy farming is a tough business, where farmers experience countless challenges on a regular basis, from ensuring the health and welfare of their cattle to protecting the safety of their employees. Dr Amber Adams-Progar and her team in the Department of Animal Sciences at Washington State University are involved in many research projects, which aim to improve various aspects of the dairy industry, by protecting farm profits, worker safety and animal welfare.
 

 

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The Role Of Nanoparticles In Neuroscience – Dr Elizabeth Nance, University Of Washington

The Role Of Nanoparticles In Neuroscience – Dr Elizabeth Nance, University Of Washington

The Role Of Nanoparticles In Neuroscience – Dr Elizabeth Nance, University Of Washington

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Dr Elizabeth Nance has an impressive track record. Now a Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Washington, USA, Dr Nance’s work centres around the use of nanoparticles to deliver therapeutic agents to the brain, a seemingly simple operation which is confounded by a highly regulated blood brain barrier which prevents access to the brain and a complex brain environment which prevents access to diseased cells. Her current work also investigates the potential use of nanoparticles to probe tissue environments to map tissue structure, and how tissue structure changes in the presence of a disease.
 

 

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Tomography: An Innovative Technique for Assessing Forest Carbon Storage

Tomography: An Innovative Technique for Assessing Forest Carbon Storage

Tomography: An Innovative Technique for Assessing Forest Carbon Storage

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Researchers from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station and the University of Massachusetts have pioneered the use of tomography for assessing carbon storage in trees. While assessing this technique’s capabilities, they found that tree damage caused by wood-decaying fungi means that forests store less carbon than previously thought. As forests play a vital role in sequestering atmospheric carbon, the team’s work has important implications in the fight against climate change. Their results suggest that tomography could offer greater insight into forest carbon cycles, allowing decision makers to implement more effective policies to mitigate climate change.
 

 

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Flying Sea Snails as Potential Indicators of Ocean Acidification – Dr Jeannette Yen, Georgia Institute of Technology

Flying Sea Snails as Potential Indicators of Ocean Acidification – Dr Jeannette Yen, Georgia Institute of Technology

Flying Sea Snails as Potential Indicators of Ocean Acidification – Dr Jeannette Yen, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Ocean acidification, caused by increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide, is having a negative impact on marine ecosystems. To effectively respond to the issue, a deep understanding of it is absolutely necessary. At the Georgia Institute of Technology, Drs Jeannette Yen, David Murphy, Deepak Adhikari and Don Webster propose a novel method for monitoring ocean acidification. Their approach involves a miniscule marine snail and investigating how changes in ocean acidity affect its unique locomotive behaviour.
 

 

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A New Technique for Targeted Prostate Cancer Biopsies – Dr Baowei Fei, UT Dallas and UT Southwestern Medical Center

A New Technique for Targeted Prostate Cancer Biopsies – Dr Baowei Fei, UT Dallas and UT Southwestern Medical Center

A New Technique for Targeted Prostate Cancer Biopsies – Dr Baowei Fei, UT Dallas and UT Southwestern Medical Center

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Two-dimensional transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided biopsy is the standard method for prostate cancer diagnosis. However, the technique is limited in one respect – it can be prone to sampling error. Cancers can be missed, or their severity grossly underestimated. To address this, Dr Baowei Fei, from the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) and UT Southwestern Medical Center, is pioneering a technique that merges positron emission tomography (PET) with TRUS to detect prostate cancer more accurately than before.
 

 

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Leveraging New Technologies to Treat  Brain Injury – Mark D’Esposito, MD, University of California, Berkeley

Leveraging New Technologies to Treat Brain Injury – Mark D’Esposito, MD, University of California, Berkeley

Leveraging New Technologies to Treat Brain Injury – Mark D’Esposito, MD, University of California, Berkeley

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The brain is the most mysterious organ in the human body – despite decades of research, we have just begun to scratch the surface in understanding how the brain works and how we can help it to heal following an injury. Professor Mark D’Esposito of the University of California, Berkeley, uses advanced imaging technology to illuminate how the connections in our brain function in order to find new ways to aid brain healing after injury.

 

 

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