The authors investigated the efficacy of functionalized graphene oxide nanoparticles for turning saltwater to freshwater.
Read More...Functionalized graphene oxide nanoparticles for improved saltwater treatment
The authors investigated the efficacy of functionalized graphene oxide nanoparticles for turning saltwater to freshwater.
Read More...Distributional effects of residential energy tax credits: A machine learning approach
Tax incentives for sustainable technology are a key part of the push for a greener future. However, these incentives may not reach all income strata equally. Using a machine learning approach, this study analyzed the distributional effects of residential energy tax credits across different income levels in the United States.
Read More...OTGP: An innovative biometric authentication system with on-the-go passwords using a novel typing signature
This manuscript describes a new method of on-the-go passwords using typing characteristics. The authors developed a keyboard and keystroke recording setup and tested it with 30 participants. The results indicated the five chosen parameters are distinct across participants yet consistent across time for each participant, making it a plausible candidate for a behavior-based password system.
Read More...The effects of a high-sucrose diet on the survival of Drosophila melanogaster from a bacterial infection
Excess sucrose consumption has been associated with several health problems, including inflammation and potential negative effects on immune function. However, the exact relationship between sucrose intake and immunity remains unclear, especially during bacterial infections. This study examined how sucrose intake affected the survival of fruit flies following oral infection with the bacterial pathogen Serratia marcescens.
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...Bacteriophage TLS sensitizes Escherichia coli to antibiotics
Antibiotic resistance is a growing global health threat, and one strategy to combat it is using bacteriophages to enhance the effectiveness of existing antibiotics. This study tested whether targeting the TolC protein in E. coli with the TLS bacteriophage would increase bacterial sensitivity to antibiotics.
Read More...Modeling the moving sofas in circular hallways using geometric methods
Investigation of the largest rigid shape that can be moved through a circular hallway of unit width with an arbitrary turn angle
Read More...Visualizing black holes and wormholes through raytracing
The authors visualized black holes and wormholes using code and ray-tracing programs.
Read More...The effect of calcium on mealworm iron metabolism
The authors looked at the impact of calcium on iron absorption in mealworms, hypothesizing that calcium would inhibit iron absorption.
Read More...SeniorConnect: A low-cost, app-based real-time alert system to connect seniors with their caregivers
The authors design and test an easy-to-use and cost-effective mobile app-based alert system to help senior citizens rapidly communicate with caregivers in emergencies or when in need of assistance.
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