Using a convolution neural network, these authors show machine learning can clinically diagnose breast cancer with high accuracy.
Read More...Predicting the Instance of Breast Cancer within Patients using a Convolutional Neural Network
Using a convolution neural network, these authors show machine learning can clinically diagnose breast cancer with high accuracy.
Read More...Application of gene therapy for reversing T-cell dysfunction in cancer
Since cancer cells inhibit T-cell activity, the authors investigated a method to reverse T-cell disfunction with gene therapy, so that the T-cells would become effective once again in fighting cancer cells. They used the inhibition of proprotein convertases (PCSK1) in T cells and programmed death-ligand 1 (CD274) in cancer cells. They observed the recovery of IL-2 expression in Jurkat cells, with increased recovery noted in a co-culture sample. This study suggests a novel strategy to reactivate T cells.
Read More...Conversion of Mesenchymal Stem Cells to Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts in a Tumor Microenvironment: An in vitro Study
Mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs) play a role in tumor formation by differentiating into cancer associated fibroblasts (CAFs) which enable metastasis of tumors. The process of conversion of MSCs into CAFs is not clear. In this study, authors tested the hypothesis that cancers cells secrete soluble factors that induce differentiation by culturing bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in media conditioned by a breast cancer cell line.
Read More...A 3D printed triboelectric nanogenerator for bridge vibration energy harvesting and sensing
This study strongly illustrates that optimizing 3D printing parameters would enhance a triboelectric nanogenerator's performance. The design improvements substantiate the potential of optimized, 3D-printed TENGs for developing scalable, cost-effective solutions for powering low-energy electronics, particularly in applications such as structural health monitoring.
Read More...Sector Dynamics: Equity and fixed-income performance across market cycles
The authors examined the relationships between S&P 500 Technology and Financials equity sectors and their corresponding investment-grade fixed-income markets from 1995 to 2025.
Read More...Impact of contamination variability on convolutional neural network accuracy in recycling classification
The authors looked at the ability of a convolutional neural network (CNN) to sort contaminated recycling, with varying levels of contamination. They found as contamination levels increased, the CNN faced more difficulty correctly classifying items.
Read More...De novo design of a dual-target inhibitor against tau phosphorylation and acetylation for Alzheimer's therapy
The authors use computational methods to compare tau acetylation to the better studied tau phosphorylation in Alzheimer's disease and then design and computationally test a new drug to prevent abnormal post-translational modifications of tau.
Read More...In vitro dissolution and in vivo response of pseudoephedrine dosage forms
The authors looked at how pharmacokinetics changed depending on the use of an in vitro or an in vivo model.
Read More...Lactic acid bacteria protect the growth of Solanum lycopersicum from Sodium dodecyl sulfate
Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), a detergent component, can harm plant growth when it contaminates soil and waterways. Authors explored the potential of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) to mitigate SDS-induced stress on plants.
Read More...Slowing ice melting from thermal radiation using sustainable, eco-friendly eggshells
The authors looked at the ability of eggshells to slow ice melting. They found that eggshells were able to increase ice melting time when crushed showing that they were an effective thermal barrier.
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