Abstract COVID-19 has been reported to disproportionately affect minorities in terms of mortality rate1, so it was inquired whether this apparent discrimination also applied to unemployment rate. Through data analysis in Python and K-means clustering, an unsupervised machine learning algorithm based on minimising within-cluster variance to an average point known as a centroid, the bias […]
Abstract People addicted to drugs of abuse experience withdrawal effects as they try to become sober. This withdrawal behavior can be studied in a simple model system: planaria, a type of freshwater flatworm. Using planaria, this study measured the withdrawal effects of fentanyl, a potent opioid, and cocaine, a widespread psychostimulant. We hypothesized that longer […]
Approximately two million Americans live with limb loss; many amputees rely on prosthetic devices to help them overcome physical and mental obstacles [1]. Prosthetic devices are engineered to replace missing body parts such as limbs, organs and bones. Over the past few years, innovations in materials engineering, 3D printing and computer-aided design have allowed for […]
Abstract Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) acquire and translate brain signals from a patient to carry out some action on an external device. BCIs may collect these data signals through invasive, semi-invasive, or non-invasive techniques. Such techniques include electroencephalography (EEG), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and Electrocorticography (ECoG). This review will aim to understand the development of […]
Introduction Forkhead Box 1 (FOXM1) is an oncogenic transcription factor possessing a winged-helix DNA-binding domain whose inhibition has potential as a novel cancer therapeutic agent. It is directly involved in cell-cycle progression and stress-induced apoptosis but has also been associated with DNA damage repair and cellular transportation[1]. Thiazole antibiotics such as thiostrepton have been identified […]
Abstract DNA, otherwise known as deoxyribonucleic acid, is an essential part of every living organism. However, with hereditary diseases such as cystic fibrosis and diabetes, is there any method to remove malign traits? In this article, a gene-altering tool is explored to provide readers with a general understanding as well as the practicability of this […]
Abstract Technology companies implement brain hacking in their apps and devices in order to make their users spend more time on apps and devices. High schoolers, who are among those who spend the most time on their technological devices, may be affected in terms of social media addiction, connectedness with others, and the willingness to […]
Abstract: In recent decades, much research has been conducted relating to the potential habitability of Mars. One angle this can take is trying to understand if certain hardy organisms could survive if transplanted from Earth to Mars. Research can focus on what vulnerabilities ultimately limit the survivability of a given organism or what challenges and […]
Abstract This article builds on previous work on the information paradox, but is independent of any of them. The central idea concerning this article is that gravity is not a fundamental force, rather an emergent force. Though this idea is not new in modern physics, the reasoning followed in this paper is unique. The logical […]
Abstract: The objective of this article is to explore the existing efforts in the study of replicating the Morpho butterfly’s structural color in order to create artificial colorings that may be longer lasting and more environmental-friendly which has the potential to offer a better way to color various products. The article gives an overview of […]
Abstract Microorganisms help to form the human microbiome, which is the aggregate of all the microbiota that reside in our body. This paper aims to determine the potential benefits of the microbes in our bodies. In this paper, the roles of the microorganisms of the body in diet and health and immunity were reviewed and […]
Abstract This article will explore the importance of coral, the process by which coral “bleaches” under duress from rising ocean temperatures, and how this can be combated using gene editing techniques. CRISPR, a revolutionary technique for genetic modification, can be used to replace the genes of heat-sensitive coral with rare genes belonging to heat-resistant corals […]
Abstract Cancerous cells can be detected in many ways, one of which uses fractal dimension (a number that describes the complexity of a shape). We analyse the “box counting” method of finding the fractal dimension of an object and the application that this has in finding the fractal dimension of an animal cell. We review […]
Abstract This paper will look at the mystery of dark energy- what it is, how we conclude that it exists, and what more can we learn about our universe using this recent discovery. In the beginning of the paper, dark energy is introduced on a more theoretical/fundamental basis, where theories, concepts, and equations are used […]
Abstract: This investigation is attempting to provide useful information in regard to the commercial use of bacterial starter cultures, and determine their optimal growth conditions. This is in order to establish the most economically viable production method, and controlling factors such as pH and atmospheric oxygen concentration in a Lactobacillus fermentation — for producing yogurt […]
Abstract The key to creating an effective treatment for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is to eliminate the covalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA) in the HBV genome. CccDNA in the HBV genome is responsible for allowing the virus to replicate. Scientists aimed to use CRISPR-Cas9 as a gene-editing software to help remove the cccDNA from the […]
Abstract Babies born prematurely often suffer from stress, which can have negative effects on the development of the brain. This is caused, alongside other things, by exposure to loud noise. This research was conducted to find out how it can be ensured that the noise level at the Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) remains below […]
Figure 1: A family heirloom. The author’s great-grandfather kept a diary of Ayurvedic treatments. Abstract Traditional treatments, although not yet widely acknowledged in modern medical settings, are gradually attracting new attention from the scientific community. The increasing understanding of the gut microbiome aligns particularly well with Ayurvedic approaches. This paper aims to explore areas in […]
Abstract Depression is a mental illness that affects almost 10% of women and 5% men; besides , major depression is the mental disorder that is the most commonly associated with suicide, luckily, many people have discovered that the use of the best CBD oils can help you dealing with the symptoms. Psilocybin has been discovered […]
Abstract Recurrent laryngeal neuropathy (RLN) is a condition involving dysfunction of the recurrent laryngeal nerve in horses which results in paralysis of the left side of the larynx and obstruction of the upper airway. The condition has been studied extensively and previous studies have shown the prevalence of RLN increases as the height and neck […]