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Design of an Active Magnetic Field Stabilization System for Quantum Gas Experiments

Physics and Astronomy (inferred)

Bose-Einstein Condensates (BECs) are a novel state of matter that exhibit unique characteristics where groups of atoms behave as a macroscopic wavefunction. BECs can be highly sensitive to m…

Design Synthesis and Testing in Silico of New Antibody Drug Conjugate of Neratinib

Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) offer significant advantages over traditional cancer therapies by enabling the targeted delivery of potent cytotoxic small-molecule drugs (payloads), such as…

Detecting Suicide Risk and Contributing Factors Using Social Media Data

Behavioural and Social Sciences (inferred)

Suicide remains a critical global health issue, with over 700,000 lives lost annually. Existing research has explored factors influencing suicidal thoughts, but traditional studies often rel…

Developing a Novel Fluorescent Sensor for Detecting Analytes in an Aqueous Medium

Chemistry (inferred)

Fluorescent sensors are organic fluorophores that detect specific analytes with quantitative fluorescence intensity changes. They have offered impressive benefits compared with instrumental…

Developing Cost-Effective Alternative: Treating Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

Microbiology (inferred)

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a poorly understood disease characterized by the overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine. The current treatment for SIBO is rifamycin an…

Development of Persistent DNA Vectors for Safe and Lasting Non-Viral Gene Therapies

Scaffold/MatrixAttachment Regions (S/MARs) are specific regions of DNA that help to stabilize chromatin structure and regulate gene expression by facilitating interactions between DNA and th…

Differential Expression Analysis for Endometriosis Diagnosis and Pathology

Biomedical and Health Sciences (inferred)

1 in 10 women are estimated to have endometriosis, an extremely painful disorder characterized by the external growth of endometrial tissue. It is linked to the increased risk of ovarian can…

Disease Modeling of CADASIL Using Human-Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Mural Cells

Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) is an extremely rare neurological small vessel disease, affecting about 2-5 people every…

Drug Addiction and Autoimmune Disorders: Effects of Methylcobalamin on Both Conditions

This study used Danio rerio embryos to investigate the association between drug addiction and autoimmune disorders, as well as the effects of an immune-boosting antioxidant, Methylcobalamin…

Effect of Different Wrist Braces on Tennis Performance

Tennis players frequently sustain wrist injuries and develop lateral epicondylitis. These conditions are often managed with wrist immobilization. The purpose of this study is to better under…

Effect of Invasive Japanese Stiltgrass on Biodiversity of Ground-Level Plant Species

Plant Sciences (inferred)

Japanese Stiltgrass negatively impacts biodiversity of ground-level plant species in surrounding areas due to its smothering growth and potentially negative effects on soil composition. With…

Effect of Land Management Technique on Soil Aggregation, Water Infiltration, and Microbiome

Plant Sciences (inferred)

The goal of this project was to determine the effect of land management technique on soil aggregation, water infiltration, and the microbiome. The soil was sampled from a field with a cover…

Effect of Natural Acids on Structure of 1a Black Hair

It has recently become a common practice to alter the color of human hair through different cosmetic procedures. This, however, can be very damaging to the health of the hair follicles due t…

Effect of Playing Soccer on the Level of Visual Attention in High School Students

Behavioural and Social Sciences (inferred)

Soccer is a great example of a sport that requires a high performing set of cognitive processes. Though it may vary depending on position, each player must be acutely aware of many players o…

Effect of Somatic Mutations in Glioblastoma Multiforme on Patient Survival

Biomedical and Health Sciences (inferred)

Glioblastoma multiforme is one of the deadliest forms of brain tumors. Many genes are associated with its formation, progression, and survival, but no consensus has been reached on which som…

Effects of Epigallocatechin Gallate and Piperine Compounds on Regeneration of D. Tigrina

Cancer treatments have been a major focus of the medical field for decades. Today, there is a need for a highly effective and affordable treatment. Epigallocatechin Gallate, a catechin in Gr…

Effects of Land-Based Tourism on Haul Out Behavior for Harbor Seals (Phoca Vitulina)

Animal Sciences (inferred)

Recent changes in climate have led to ecological changes in many species, on both the local and global levels. One species of effect in the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Are…

Effects of Levetiracetam on Seizures in Shaking-Sensitive Drosophila Melanogaster

Biomedical and Health Sciences (inferred)

Levetiracetam, otherwise known as Keppra, is an anti-seizure medication. It is used to prevent seizures in people who have epilepsy. To test how Keppra affects seizure severity and duration,…

Effects of Varying Salinities on Clinging Jellyfish (Gonionemus Vertens) Polyps

Clinging jellyfish, or Gonionemus vertens, are small, invasive hydrozoan jellyfish that pose a threat to the public, as well as our ecosystems. This species is native to the northern Pacific…

Employing Woodpecker Cranial Adaptations in Helmet Design: Increased Impact Protection

Biomedical Engineering (inferred)

Helmets ideally protect against severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) through impact force dissipation over a larger surface area, cranial deceleration over a lengthened period, and energy abs…

Enhance Precision in Glioblastoma Multiforme Resection: Tumor Localization Technique

Background Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) is a highly aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer that not only currently has a poor prognosis but an extremely low survival duration after surg…

Enhancing Field Litter Decomposition: The Impact of Soil Amendments

Plant Sciences (inferred)

Decomposition plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy soil ecosystems. The breakdown of organic matter (field and harvest litter) by decomposers (microorganisms) releases essential nutri…

Enhancing Photon Detection for Deeply Virtual Compton Scattering at Electron-Ion Collider

Physics and Astronomy (inferred)

The ePIC Collaboration is developing a sophisticated detector for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) hosted by Brookhaven National Laboratory and Jefferson Lab, aimed at studying interactions b…

EProACH: ML Eutrophication Prognosticator for Prediction of Complex HAB Patterns

Earth and Environmental Sciences (inferred)

Water shortages are a global issue, now impacting North America, where cyanobacterial HABs pose the greatest threat to inland water quality. Each year the US alone incurs over $50 million in…

Examining Potential Health Hazards of Circadian Disruption in Drosophila Melanogaster

Animal Sciences (inferred)

Background: Environmental disruption of circadian rhythms can have deleterious consequences for human health. The extent to which artificial blue light from LED lighting, smartphones and tab…

Experimental Validation of Protein Large Language Models Using Generated PETase Variants

Protein design has allowed researchers to harness the properties of natural protein families through the creation of improved proteins that tackle specific biomedical and environmental issue…

Exploring the Olfactory System of Earthworms' Response to Aspirin

Earthworms are unique in that their sensory organs cover their bodies, giving them the ability to smell and taste their environment. Small doses of aspirin, known to disrupt the olfactory re…

Federated Learning-Driven System for Improved Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis

Biomedical and Health Sciences (inferred)

Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of vision loss in working-age adults worldwide, yet under-resourced regions lack sufficient ophthalmologists for accurate early detection and preven…

Five Oldest Population III Lb Galaxy Candidates: Population Synthesis Approach

Physics and Astronomy (inferred)

Population III (Pop III) objects are the first generation of stars in the universe, forged directly from the primordial gas of post-Big-Bang Recombination. Though they have never been direct…

Fresco Painting: When Chemistry Meets Art

Chemistry (inferred)

Fresco is an ancient art technique that involves applying water-based paints to wet lime plaster. The Sistine Chapel ceiling, painted in fresco by Michelangelo over 500 years ago, continues…