The authors looked at the potential of different phenolic compounds to reduce oxidative stress (i.e., act as antioxidants).
Read More...The effect of natural phenolic compounds on reducing oxidative stress
The authors looked at the potential of different phenolic compounds to reduce oxidative stress (i.e., act as antioxidants).
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Examining the correlation between Massa Medicata Fermentata and Crohn’s disease: Implications for treatment and patient safety
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel condition with symptoms like abdominal pain, fatigue, diarrhea, and malnutrition. Though there's no cure, various treatments help manage it. This study explored the potential impact of Massa Medicata Fermentata (MMF), a fermented Chinese herbal medicine containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae, on Crohn’s disease.
Read More...Correlation between trihalomethane concentrations and various cancers in Massachusetts counties
The authors assess incidence and mortality rates of two cancer types in relation to trihalomethane pollutant concentrations in drinking water.
Read More...Examining the impact of the sympathetic nervous system on short-term memory
The authors looked at how activation of the sympathetic nervous system impacts short-term memory.
Read More...The impact of conceptual versus memorization-based teaching methods on student performance
The authors looked at how students performed on standardized tests when they were taught material via memorization vs. conceptual based approaches.
Read More...Deep sequential models versus statistical models for web traffic forecasting
The authors looked at ways to provide better forecasting on website traffic. They found that deep learning models performed better than statistical models.
Read More...The effect of economic downturns on the frequency of mass shootings
Researching gun violence and mass shootings in the U.S. is difficult due to the lack of consistent data collection. Some studies have linked mass shootings to personal financial stress, but little formal research exists on the impact of broader economic conditions. This study hypothesized an inverse relationship between mass shootings and economic performance, using the S&P 500 and unemployment rate as indicators.
Read More...In silico screening of DEAB analogues as ALDH1 isoenzymes inhibitors in cancer treatment
The authors computationally screened potential ALDH1 inhibitors, for use as potential cancer therapeutics.
Read More...Investigating intertidal sediment sorting and median particle diameter variation on an eroding beach face
The authors looked at beach nourishment (a way to combat erosion on coasts) and resulting grain size distribution. Their work is important to understand the dynamics of erosion and it's relation to wave action and the implications this has for efforts to mitigate coastal erosion.
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